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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. Set apart same bit of time, and having considered your own lost estate, and the relief offered by Christ Jesus, work up your heart to please and close with that offer, and say unto God expressly, that you do accept of that offer, and of Him to be your God in Christ; and do give up your self to be saved in His way, without reservation or exception in any case; and that you ⟨p. 233⟩henceforth will wait for Salvation in the way He hath appointed.
Answ. Set apart same bit of time, and having considered your own lost estate, and the relief offered by Christ Jesus, work up your heart to please and close with that offer, and say unto God expresly, that you do accept of that offer, and of Him to be your God in Christ; and do give up your self to be saved in His way, without reservation or exception in any case; and that you ⟨p. 233⟩henceforth will wait for Salvation in the way He hath appointed.
Quest. 15. What if I break unto God afterwards?
Answ. You must resolve on His strength not to break, & watch over your own way, and put your heart in His hand to keep it: And if you break, you must confess it unto God, and judge your self for it, and flee to the Advocate for Pardon, and resolve to do no more so: and this you must do as often as you fail.