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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 1, 2 › Section
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.
Again, There is an abiding, dwelling sense of Gods Love upon the hearts of the most of those of whom we speak, who have had long communion with God, consisting in a prevailing Gospel persuasion, that they are accepted with God in Christ. Rom. 5. 1. Being justified by faith, we have peace with God. I call it a prevailing persuasion, denoting both the opposition that is made unto it, by Satan and unbelief, and its efficacy in the conquest thereof. This is the root from whence all that peace, and ordinary consolation which Believers in this world are made partakers of, do spring and grow. This is that which quickens and enlivens them unto Duty, Psal. 116. 12, 13. and is the salt that renders their Sacrifices and Performances savoury to God, and refreshing to themselves. This supports them under their trials, gives them peace, hope and comfort in Life and Death. Psal. 23. 4. Though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. A sense of Gods Presence in Love, is sufficient to rebuke all anxiety and fears, in the worst and most dreadful condition. And not only so, but to give in the midst of them, solid Consolation and Joy. So the Prophet expresseth it; Hab. 3. 17, 18. Although the Fig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the Vines, the labour of the Olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flocks shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls; yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. And this is that sense of Love, which the choicest Believers may lose on the account of sin. This is one step into their depths. They shall not retain any such Gospel apprehension of it, as that it should give them rest, peace, or consolation; that it should influence their souls with delight in Duty, or supportment in trial; And the Nature hereof will be afterwards more fully explained.
Again, There is an abiding, dwelling sense of Gods Love upon the hearts of the most of those of whom we speak, who have had long communion with God, consisting in a prevailing Gospel perswasion, that they are accepted with God in Christ.