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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.
Answ. A competent sight of it, maketh a man take Salvation to heart above any thing in this world: It maketh him disclaim ⟨p. 230⟩all relief in himself, even in his best things: It maketh Christ, who is the Redeemer, very precious to the Soul: It maketh a man stand in awe to sin afterwards, maketh him content to be saved upon any terms God pleaseth.
Quest. 5. What other way may I discern a Saving interest in Him?
Answ. By the going out of my heart seriously & affectionately towards Him, as He is held out in the Gospel, and this is Faith or Believing.
Quest. 6. How shall I know if my heart goeth out after Him aright, and that my Faith is true Saving Faith?