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 close with God's offer, by betaking himself unto Christ, the blessed refuge.

Q. What if my sins be singularly hainous, and great beyond ordinary?

A. Whatsoever thy sins be, if thou close with Christ Jesus, by faith, thou  never enter into condemnation.

Q. Is faith in Christ only required men?

A. Faith is the only condition upon which God doth offer peace and pardon unto men: But be assured, faith, if it be true and saving, will not be alone in the soul, but will be attended with true repentance, and a thankful study of conformity to God's image.

Q. How shall I be sure that my heart doth accept of God's offer, and doth close with Christ Jesus?

A. Go, make a covenant expressly, and by word speak the thing unto God.

Q. What way shall I do that?

A. Set apart some 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