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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.
2. He can say, he failed of a good which he intended, and did out-shoot himself, and he had often honestly resolved against the evil which he fell into, Rom. 7.15, 18, 19. (3) He saith that the prevailing of sin over him is his exercise, so as he judgeth himself wretched because of such a body of Death, from which he longeth to be delivered, Rom. 7.24. (4) He saith, that whilst he is under the power and law of Sin, there is somewhat in the bottom of his heart opposing it, although overmastered by it, which would be another way, and when that gets the upper hand, it is a delightsome thing, Rom. 7.22, 25. Upon these things he thanks God in Christ that there is no Condemnation, Rom. 7.25. Now, then look if ye can lay claim to these things.
2. He can say, he failed of a good which he intended, and did out-shoot himself, and he had often honestly resolved against the evil which he fell into, Rom. 7.15, 18, 19. (3) He saith that the prevailing of sin over him is his exercise, so as he judgeth himself wretched because of such a body of Death, from which he longeth to be delivered, Rom. 7.24. (4) He saith, that whilest he is under the power and law of Sin, there is somewhat in the bottom of his heart opposing it, although overmastered by it, which would be another way, and when that gets the upper hand, it is a delightsome thing, Rom. 7.22, 25. Upon these things he thanks God in Christ that there is no Condemnation, Rom. 7.25. Now, then look if ye can lay claim to these things.