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The Christian's great interest. Or, A short treatise, divided into two parts. The first…
The Christian's great interest. Or, A short treatise, divided into two parts. The first whereof, containeth the [sic] trial of a saving interest in Christ. The second, pointeth forth plainly the [sic] way how to attain it: : Wherein somewhat is likewise spoken to the manner of express covenanting with God. / By William Guthrie, Minister of the Gospel, at New-Kilmarnock.The Christian's great interest. Or, A short treatise, divided into two parts. The first whereof, containeth te [sic] tryal of a saving interest in Christ. The second, pointeth forth plainly te [sic] way how to attain it: : Wherein somewhat is likewise spoken to the manner of express covenanting with God. / By William Guthrie, Minister of the Gospel, at New-Kilmarnock.
printed by T. Green for Nicholas Boone, 1701
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Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The Third great end, is, To deter and scare people from Sin, and to make them cast-out with it, and consent to put their neck under all His yoke. God kindleth some sparks of Hell in mens bosoms by the discovery of their sin, as a ready means to make them henceforth stand in awe, knowing how bitter a thing it is to depart from the Lord. Jer. 2.19. So we find rest offered to the weary, upon condition they will allow no peaceable abode to Belial, 2 Cor. 14.17, 18.
The Third great end, is, To deter and scare people from Sin, and to make them cast-out with it, and consent to put their neck under all His yoke. God kindleth some sparks of Hell in mens bosomes by the discovery of their sin, as a ready means to make them henceforth stand in awe, knowing how bitter a thing it is to depart from the Lord. Jer. 2.19. So we find rest offered to the weary, upon condition they will allow no peaceable abode to Belial, 2 Cor. 14.17, 18.
The Fourth great end, is, To work up men to a patient and thankful submission to all the Masters pleasure. This is a singular piece of work, Ezek. 16.63. then shalt thou not open thy mouth any more. The sight of a mans own vileness and deservings, maketh him silent, and lo lay his hand on his mouth whatever God doth unto him: Psal. 39.9. I was dumb, and opened not my mouth, because thou did it. Ezra 9.13. God hath punished us less then our iniquities. Mic. 7.9. I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned. The man careth not what God doth to him, or how He deal with him, if He save him from the Wrath to come. Also, any Mercy is a large mercy to him, ⟨p. 59⟩