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A. A competent sight of it makes a man take salvation to heart above any thing in this world: It maketh him disclaim all relief in himself, even in his best things: It maketh Christ, who is the Redeemer, very precious to the soul: It makes a man stand in aw to sin afterwards, and makes him content to be saved upon any terms God pleaseth.
Q. What other way may I discern a saving interest in him?
A. By the going out of my heart seriously and affectionately towards him, as he is held out in the gospel, and this is faith, or believing.
Q. How shall I know if my heart goeth out after him aright, and that my faith is true saving faith?
A. Where the heart goeth out aright after him in true saving faith; the soul pleaseth Christ alone above all things, and pleaseth him in all his three offices, to rule and instruct, as well as to save; and is content to cleave unto him, whatsoever inconveniences may follow.
Q. What other mark of a saving interest in Christ can you give to me?
