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3. ¹Poor penitent sinners, whose hearts are broken with sight and sense of their sins, may hence, and will hence receive much comfort, that there is means of atonement and reconciliation betwixt God and them. For God useth to absolve such as he observes to judge themselves. This must needs be very cordial to them. For true penitents that are pierced with sense of their sins, know that ⟨p. 57⟩while there remains enmity betwixt God and them, they are in no better estate then the Devils. They find by the heavy burden of sin oppressing their souls, and by their deep apprehension of Gods wrath thereupon, that Gods favour is more sweet then life it self, and infinitely to be preferred before all contents and delights that this world can afford. To these ²How beautiful are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, &c. Take notice therefore, O ye poor in spirit, take notice of this sovereign ground of comfort, There is means of reconciliation betwixt you and your God. An atonement is made. Comfort your souls herewith. ³It is sufficient, and in stead of all righteousness, to have him alone, against whom alone I have sinned, propitious and gracious in pardoning sin.