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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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1. The Conclusion is drawn from the Nature of God. There is forgiveness and Redemption with him and he will act towards his people suitably to his own nature. There is Redemption with him, and therefore he will redeem; forgiveness with him, and therefore he will forgive. As the Conclusion is certain and infallible; that wicked men, ungodly men, shall be destroyed, because God is Righteous and holy; his Righteousness and Holiness indispensably requiring their destruction; so is the Redemption and Salvation of all that believe, certain on this account; namely, because there is forgiveness with him; he is good and gracious, and ready to forgive; his Goodness and Grace requires their Salvation.

1. The Conclusion is drawn from the Nature of God. There is forgiveness and Redemption with him and he will act towards his people suitably to his own nature. There is Redemption with him, and therefore he will redeem; forgiveness with him, and therefore he will forgive. As the Conclusion is certain and infallible; that wicked men, ungodly men, shall be destroyed, because God is Righteous and holy; his Righteousness and Holiness indispensibly requiring their destruction; so is the Redemption and Salvation of all that believe, certain on this account; namely, because there is forgiveness with him; he is good and gracious, and ready to forgive; his Goodness and Grace requires their Salvation.

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2. The Conclusion is certain upon the account of Gods Faithfulness in his Promises. He hath promised; that those who wait on him shall not be ashamed; that their expectation shall not be disappointed; whence the Conclusion is certain, that in his time and way they shall be redeemed.

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2. There is the Extent of this deliverance or Redemption; shall redeem Israel from all their Iniquities. It was showed in the opening of the verse, that this word denotes either sin procuring trouble, or trouble procured by sin; and there is a respect unto both, sin and its punishment. From both, from all of both kind, God will redeem his Israel. Not this or that evil; this or that sin, but from all evil, all sin. He will take all sins from their souls, and wipe all tears from their Eyes. Now God is said to do this on many accounts.

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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.
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Catalogue: Wing O794 · ESTC R26853
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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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Having himself attained unto the State before described, and being engaged resolvedly into the performance of that ⟨p. 409⟩duty which would assuredly bring him into an haven of full rest and peace; the Psalmist applies himself unto the residue of the Israel of God to give them encouragement unto this duty with himself, from the Experience that he had of a blessed success therein. As if he had said unto them; Ye are now in Afflictions, and under troubles, and that upon the account of your sins and provocations. A condition I Confess sad and deplorable; but yet there is hope in Israel concerning these things. For consider how it hath been with me, and how the Lord hath dealt with me. I was in depths inexpressible, and saw for a while no way or means of delivery. But God hath been pleased graciously to reveal himself unto me, as God pardoning Iniquity, transgression, and sin; and in the Consolation, and supportment which I have received thereby; I am waiting for a full participation of the fruits of his Love. Let me therefore prevail with you who are in the like condition to steer the same course with me. Only let your expectations be fixed in mercy and Sovereign Grace, without any regard unto any privilege or worth in your selves. Rest in the plenteous redemption, those stores of Grace which are with Jehovah, and according to his faithfulness in his promises, he will deliver you out of all perplexing troubles.

Having himself attained unto the State before described, and being engaged resolvedly into the performance of that ⟨p. 409⟩duty which would assuredly bring him into an haven of full rest and peace; the Psalmist applyes himself unto the residue of the Israel of God to give them incouragement unto this duty with himself, from the Experience that he had of a blessed success therein. As if he had said unto them; Ye are now in Affictions, and under troubles, and that upon the account of your sins and provocations. A condition I Confess sad and deplorable; but yet there is hope in Israel concerning these things. For consider how it hath been with me, and how the Lord hath dealt with me. I was in depths inexpressible, and saw for a while no way or means of delivery. But God hath been pleased graciously to reveal himself unto me, as God pardoning Iniquity, transgression, and sin; and in the Consolation, and supportment which I have received thereby; I am waiting for a full participation of the fruits of his Love. Let me therefore prevail with you who are in the like condition to steer the same course with me. Only let your expectations be fixed in mercy and Soveraign Grace, without any regard unto any priviledge or worth in your selves. Rest in the plenteous redemption, those stores of Grace which are with Jehovah, and according to his faithfulness in his promises, he will deliver you out of all perplexing troubles.

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Having thus opened the Words, I shall now only name the doctrinal Observations that are tendered from them, and so put a close to these Discourses. As, Obs. 1. The Lord Jehovah is the only hope for sin-distressed souls; Hope in the Lord: This hath been sufficiently discovered and confirmed on sundry passages in the Psalm. Obs. 2. The Ground of all hope and Expectation of relief in sinners, is mere Grace, Mercy, and Redemption. Hope in the Lord, for with him there is Redemption. All other grounds of hope are false and deceiving. Obs. 3. Inexhaustible stores of Mercy, and Redemption are needful for the encouragement of sinners to rest and wait on God. With him is plentiful Redemption. Such is your misery, so pressing are your fears and disconsolations, that nothing less than boundless Grace, can relieve or support you; there are therefore such Treasures and stores in God as are suited hereunto. With him is Plenteous Redemption. ⟨p. 410⟩Obs. 4. The Ground of all the dispensation of Mercy, Goodness, Grace, and forgiveness which is in God to Sinners, is laid in the blood of Christ. Hence it is here called Redemption. Unto this also we have spoken at large before. Obs. 5. All that wait on God on the account of Mercy and Grace shall have an undoubted Issue of peace. He shall redeem Israel; let him saith God lay hold of my Arm, that he may have peace, and he shall have peace, Isa. 27. 3. Obs. 6. Mercy given to them that wait on God shall in the close and issue, be every way full and satisfying. He shall redeem his people from all their Iniquities.

Having thus opened the Words, I shall now only name the doctrinal Observations that are tendred from them, and so put a close to these Discourses. As, Obs. 1. The Lord Jehovah is the only hope for sin-distressed souls; Hope in the Lord: This hath been sufficiently discovered and confirmed on sundry passages in the Psalm. Obs. 2. The Ground of all hope and Expectation of relief in sinners, is meer Grace, Mercy, and Redemption. Hope in the Lord, for with him there is Redemption. All other grounds of hope are false and deceiving. Obs. 3. Inexhaustible stores of Mercy, and Redemption are needful for the incouragement of sinners to rest and wait on God. With him is plentiful Redemption. Such is your misery, so pressing are your fears and disconsolations, that nothing less than boundless Grace, can relieve or support you; there are therefore such Treasures and stores in God as are suited hereunto. With him is Plenteous Redemption. ⟨p. 410⟩Obs. 4. The Ground of all the dispensation of Mercy, Goodness, Grace, and forgiveness which is in God to Sinners, is laid in the blood of Christ. Hence it is here called Redemption. Unto this also we have spoken at large before. Obs. 5. All that wait on God on the account of Mercy and Grace shall have an undoubted Issue of peace. He shall redeem Israel; let him saith God lay hold of my Arm, that he may have peace, and he shall have peace, Isa. 27. 3. Obs. 6. Mercy given to them that wait on God shall in the close and issue, be every way full and satisfying. He shall redeem his people from all their Iniquities.

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And these Propositions do arise from the words, as absolutely considered, and in themselves. If we mind their Relation unto the peculiar Condition of the soul represented in this Psalm, they will yet afford us the ensuing Observations. Obs. 1. They who out of depths, have by faith and waiting obtained mercy, or are supported in waiting for a sense of believed mercy and forgiveness, are fitted, and only they are fitted to Preach and declare Grace, and mercy unto others. This was the Case with the Psalmist. Upon his emerging out of his own depths and straits, he declares the mercy and redemption whereby he was delivered, unto the whole Israel of God. Obs. 2. A saving participation of Grace and forgiveness leaves a deep Impression of its fullness and excellency on the soul of a sinner; So was it here with the Psalmist. Having himself obtained Forgiveness, he knows no bounds or measure as it were in the extolling of it. There is with God Mercy, Redemption, Plenteous Redemption, redeeming from all Iniquity; I have found it so, and so will every one do that shall believe it.

And these Propositions do arise from the words, as absolutely considered, and in themselves. If we mind their Relation unto the peculiar Condition of the soul represented in this Psalm, they will yet afford us the ensuing Observations. Obs. 1. They who out of depths, have by faith and waiting obtained mercy, or are supported in waiting for a sense of believed mercy and forgiveness, are fitted, and only they are fitted to Preach and declare Grace, and mercy unto others. This was the Case with the Psalmist. Upon his emerging out of his own depths and streights, he declares the mercy and redemption whereby he was delivered, unto the whole Israel of God. Obs. 2. A saving participation of Grace and forgiveness leaves a deep Impression of its fulness and excellency on the soul of a sinner; So was it here with the Psalmist. Having himself obtained Forgiveness, he knows no bounds or measure as it were in the extolling of it. There is with God Mercy, Redemption, Plenteous Redemption, redeeming from all Iniquity; I have found it so, and so will every one do that shall believe it.