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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.
Not only, may and should people thus ⟨p. 205⟩expressly close with God in Christ for •ing their heart; but they may, upon •me occasions re•e• this verbal transaction with God▪ especial when th• temptations they are made to question if ever the• have •ly and sincerely closed Covenant with God, as they are then to put out new acts of Faith, embracing Christ as the desirable portion and tre• sure, and also upon other occasions: So were it expedient especially if there remain any doubt about the thing, that by vi•e voice & express word, they determine that controversy, and say of the Lord, and to Him, that he is their refuge and portion, Psal. 91.2. Psal. 1•2 We find the Saints doing so; and we may imitate them especially;
Not only, may and should people thus ⟨p. 205⟩expre•ly close with God in Christ for •ing their heart; but they may, upon •me occassions re•e• this verbal transaction with God▪ especia• when th• temptations they are made to question if ever the• have ly and sincerely closed Covenant with God, as they are then to put out new acts of Faith, embracing Christ as the desirable portion and tre sure, and also upon other occasions: So were it expedient especially if there remain any doubt about the thing, that by vie voice & express word, they determine that controversie, and say of the Lord, and to Him, that he is their refuge and portion,