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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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
Twelfthly, There is the joy of the Holy Ghost, and this is when the Spirit doth breath upon our rejoicing in God (which is a Grace ⟨p. 128⟩very little in exercise with many) and maketh it set out sensibly and vigorously; & He exciteth and stirreth the passion of joy and of delight in the Soul, so as there is an unspeakable and glorious joy in the Soul, in the apprehension of Gods friendship and nearness unto him. 1 Pet. 1.8. This joy followeth upon peace & peace followeth righteousness, Rom. 14.17. This joy readily will not fail to be according to the measure of the assurance of Faith, as 1 Pet. 1.8 In whom believing, ye rejoice, &c. so that the removal of mistakes about other things, will allay doubts about this.
Twelfthly, There is the joy of the Holy Ghost, and this is when the Spirit doth breath upon our rejoycing in God (which is a Grace ⟨p. 128⟩very little in exercise with many) and maketh it set out sensibly and vigorously; & He exciteth and stirreth the passion of joy and of delight in the Soul, so as there is an unspeakable and glorious joy in the Soul, in the apprehension of Gods friendship and nearness unto him. 1 Pet. 1.8. This joy followeth upon peace & peace followeth righteousness, Rom. 14.17. This joy readily will not fail to be according to the measure of the assurance of Faith, as 1 Pet. 1.8 In whom believing, ye rejoyce, &c. so that the removal of mistakes about other things, will allay doubts about this.