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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.
London: printed by Robert White for Nathaniel Ponder, 1669
AN EXPOSITION UPON PSALM CXXX. › General Scope of the whole Psalm. › Verses 7, 8
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
1. Partially, initially and gradually in this life. Here God gives in unto them the pardon of their sins; being justified freely by his grace; and in his Sanctification of them through his spirit, gives them delivery from the power and dominion of sin. Many troubles also he delivers them from, and from all as far as they are Penal, or have any mixture of the Curse in them. 2. Completely; Namely, when he shall have freed them from sin and trouble, and from all the effects and consequents of them, by bringing them unto the enjoyment of himself in Glory.
1. Partially, initially and gradually in this life. Here God gives in unto them the pardon of their sins; being justified freely by his grace; and in his Sanctification of them through his spirit, gives them delivery from the power and dominion of sin. Many troubles also he delivers them from, and from all as far as they are Poenal, or have any mixture of the Curse in them. 2. Compleatly; Namely, when he shall have freed them from sin and trouble, and from all the effects and consequents of them, by bringing them unto the enjoyment of himself in Glory.
3. The Words being thus opened, we may briefly in the next place consider what they express, concerning the State, Condition, or Actings of the soul, which are represented in this Psalm.
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.