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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.
Part 1: The Trial of a Saving Interest in CHRIST.Part 1: The Tryal of a Saving Interest in CHRIST.
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.
2. The great reason why we speak of it is, Because the Lord dealeth with many (whom He doth effectually Call) by some such preparatory work. And to those, who have been so dealt with, it may prove strengthening; and will confirm them in laying the more weight on the marks which follow.
2. The great reason why we speak of it is, Because the Lord dealeth with many (whom He doth effectally Call) by some such preparatory work. And to those, who have been so dealt with, it may prove strengthning; and will confirm them in laying the more weight on the marks which follow.
3. It may help to encourage others, who are under such bondage of spirit, as a good prognostic of a gracious work to follow: for as we shall circumstanciate it, it will be rarely found to miscarry and fail of a gracious issue.
3. It may help to encourage others, who are under such bondage of spirit, as a good prognostick of a gracious work to follow: for as we shall circumstanciate it, it will be rarely found to miscarry and fail of a gracious issue.
4. Where God useth such a preparatory work, He doth not keep one way or measure in it, as we shall hear.