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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. 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?
Answ. Where the heart goeth out aright after Him, in true and saving Faith, the Soul pleaseth Christ alone above all things, & pleaseth Him in all His three Offices, to rule and instruct as well as to save; and is content to cleave unto Him, whatsoever inconvenience may follow.
Quest. 7. What other marks of a Saving interest in Christ can you give to me?
Answ. He that is in Christ savingly, is a New Creature, he is graciously changed and renewed in some measure in the whole man, & in all his ways; pointing