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A practical exposition on the 130th Psalm

A practical exposition on the 130th Psalm wherein the nature of the forgiveness of sin is declared, the truth and reality of it asserted, and the case of a soul distressed with the guilt of sin and relieved by a discovery of forgiveness with God is at large discoursed / by John Owen.

John Owen 1616–1683London: printed by Robert White for Nathaniel Ponder, 1669

[6], 410 [i.e. 408] p. · 166k words · Wing O794 · ESTC R26853

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AN EXPOSITION UPON PSALM CXXX. › General Scope of the whole Psalm. › Verses 7, 8

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And these words close up the Psalm. He who began with depths, his own depths of sin and trouble; out of which, and about which he cried out unto God, is so encouraged by that prospect of grace and forgiveness with God, which by faith he had obtained, as to preach unto others, and to support them in expectation of deliverance from all their sin and trouble also.

And these words close up the Psalm. He who began with depths, his own depths of sin and trouble; out of which, and about which he cryed out unto God, is so incouraged by that prospect of grace and forgiveness with God, which by faith he had obtained, as to preach unto others, and to support them in expectation of deliverance from all their sin and trouble also.

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And such for the most part are all the exercises and trials of the children of God. Their Entrance may be a strom, but their close is a calm. Their beginning is oftentimes trouble, but their latter end is peace; peace to themselves, and advantage to the Church of God. For men in all ages coming out of great trials of their own, have been the most instrumental for the good of others. For God doth not greatly exercise any of his, but with some especial end for his own glory.

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Secondly, The sense and intendment of the Psalmist in these words is to be considered, and that resolves it self into three general parts. 1. An Exhortation or Admonition. Israel hope in the Lord, or expect Jehovah. 2. A ground of Encouragement unto the performance of the Duty exhorted unto; Because with the Lord there is much, plenteous, abundant, precious Redemption. 3. A gracious Promise of a blessed issue which shall be given unto the performance of this duty. He shall redeem Israel from all his sins, and out of all his troubles.

Secondly, The sense and intendment of the Psalmist in these words is to be considered, and that resolves it self into three general parts. 1. An Exhortation or Admonition. Israel hope in the Lord, or expect Jehovah. 2. A ground of Incouragement unto the performance of the Duty exhorted unto; Because with the Lord there is much, plenteous, abundant, precious Redemption. 3. A gracious Promise of a blessed issue which shall be given unto the performance of this duty. He shall redeem Israel from all his sins, and out of all his troubles.

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Title as printed: A practical exposition on the 130th Psalm wherein the nature of the forgiveness of sin is declared, the truth and reality of it asserted, and the case of a soul distressed with the guilt of sin and relieved by a discovery of forgiveness with God is at large discoursed / by John Owen.
Author: John Owen 1616–1683
Place: London
Printer: Robert White
Bookseller: Nathaniel Ponder
Year: 1669
Size: [6], 410 [i.e. 408] p.
Words: 165,835
Catalogue: Wing O794 · ESTC R26853
Text: EEBO-TCP A53721

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Sections: 48

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John Owen 1616–1683

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Congregationalist theologian; Dean of Christ Church and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford.

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Secondly, Here is an intimation in the Word it self of that Relation which the Goodness and Grace of God proposed hath to the blood of Christ; whence it is called Redemption. This, as was showed in the opening of the words, hath respect unto a price, the price whereby we are bought, that is the blood of Christ. This is that whereby way is made for the exercise of mercy towards sinners; Redemption, which properly denotes actual deliverance, is said to be with God, or in him, as the effect in the cause. The causes of it are his own Grace, and the blood of Christ. There are these prepared for the redeeming of Believers from ⟨p. 407⟩sin and trouble, unto his own glory. And herein lieth the encouragement that the Psalmist proposeth unto the performance of the duty exhorted unto; namely, to wait on God. It is taken from God himself, as all encouragements unto sinners to draw nigh unto him, and to wait for him, must be. Nothing but himself can give us confidence to go unto him. And it is suited unto the state and condition of the soul under consideration. Redemption and Mercy are suited to give relief from sin and misery.

Secondly, Here is an intimation in the Word it self of that Relation which the Goodness and Grace of God proposed hath to the blood of Christ; whence it is called Redemption. This, as was shewed in the opening of the words, hath respect unto a price, the price whereby we are bought, that is the blood of Christ. This is that whereby way is made for the exercise of mercy towards sinners; Redemption, which properly denotes actual deliverance, is said to be with God, or in him, as the effect in the cause. The causes of it are his own Grace, and the blood of Christ. There are these prepared for the redeeming of Believers from ⟨p. 407⟩sin and trouble, unto his own glory. And herein lyeth the incouragement that the Psalmist proposeth unto the performance of the duty exhorted unto; namely, to wait on God. It is taken from God himself, as all incouragements unto sinners to draw nigh unto him, and to wait for him, must be. Nothing but himself can give us confidence to go unto him. And it is suited unto the state and condition of the soul under consideration. Redemption and Mercy are suited to give relief from sin and misery.