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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.
First, He had some desire to see Christ, and such a desire, as made him wave that which some would have judged prudence and discretion, whilst he climbeth up upon a Tree that he might see Him.
First, He had some desire to see Christ, and such a desire, as made him wave that which some would have judged prudence and discretion, whilest he climbeth up upon a Tree that he might see Him.
Secondly, Christ spake to his Heart, and that word took such hold upon him, that presently with Joy he did accept of Christ's offer, and closeth with Christ as Lord, whilst few of any Note were following Him.
Secondly, Christ spake to his Heart, and that word took such hold upon him, that presently with Joy he did accept of Christ's offer, and closeth with Christ as Lord, whilest few of any Note were following Him.
Thirdly, Upon this his Heart doth open to the poor, although it seems, he was a Covetous man before.
Fourthly, He hath a due impression of his former ways, evidencing his respect to Moses's Law, and this he doth signify