A practical exposition on the 130th Psalm

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.

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.