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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.
1. It is Avowed: that is, not seeking to shelter or hide it self. The Pharisees spake against Christ publicly, Mat 12.24. They would have Christ brought to an Open shame, Heb. 6.6. They forsake the Ordinances which savour that way, Heb. 10.25 and despise the danger: for, looking for indignation, they trample that blood still, Heb. 27, 29.
1. It is Avowed: that is, not seeking to shelter or hide it self. The Pharisees spake against Christ publickly, Mat 12.24. They would have Christ brought to an Open shame, Heb. 6.6. They forsake the Ordinances which savour that way, Heb. 10.25 and despise the danger: for, looking for indignation, they trample that blood still, Heb. 27, 29.
2. The party acteth Freely: It is not from unadvisedness, nor from force or constraint, but an acting of free choice; Nothing doth force the Pharisees to speak against and persecute Christ. They Crucify to Themselves, they re-act the Murder of their own free accord, and in their own bosom, none constraining them, Heb. 6.6. They sin of free choice; as the word is, Spontaneously, Heb. 10.27.
2. The party acteth Freely: It is not from unadvisedness, nor from force or constraint, but an acting of free choice; Nothing doth force the Pharisees to speak against and persecute Christ. They Crucifie to Themselves, they re-act the Murder of their own free accord, and in their own bosome, none constraining them,