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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.
5 Although the great part of People do fo•shly f•nc•, that they have closed wi•h God in Christ Jesus sincerely and heartily, or at least, they do without any ground or • rant, promise a new heart to themselves before they depart this Life, yet there be but very few, who do really and cordially c•ose with God in Christ Jesus, as He is offered in the Gospel; and so there be but very few Saved, as is clear, Mat. 7.14 Strait is the ga•e, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto Life, and few there be who find i•, Mat. 20.16. Many are called, but few are chosen. If People would believe this, it might help to alarm them.
5 Although the great part of People do fo•shly f•nc•, that they have closed wi•h God in Christ Jesus sincerely and heartily, or at least, they do without any ground or • rant, promise a new heart to themselve before they depart this Life, yet there be but very few, who do really and cordialy c•ose with God in Christ Jesus, as He is offered in the Gospel; and so there be but very few Saved, as is clear, Mat. 7.14 Strait is the ga•e, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto Life, and few there be who find i•, Mat. 20.16. Many are called, but few are chosen. If People would believe this, it might help to alarm them.