DEPTHS OF SIN. 11 engaged ; even in an earnest expectation of thy ap- proach unto me in a way of grace and mercy. And for my encouragement therein hast thou given me a bless- ed word of grace, a faithful word of promise, wherein my hope is fixed. 6. My soul waiteth for the Lord, more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Yea, in the discharge of this duty my soul is intent upon thee, and in its whole frame turned towards thee ; and that with such diligence and watchfulness in look- ing out after every way and manner of thy appearance, .of thy manifestation of thyself, and coming unto me, that I excel therein those who, with longing desire and earnest expectation, wait and watch for the appearance of the morning ; and that either that they may rest from their night - watches, or have light for the duties of thy worship in the temple, in which they most delight. 7. Let Israel hope in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. 8..,1nd he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. Herein have I found such rest, peace and satisfaction to my own soul, that I cannot but invite and encourage others to take the same course with me. Let, then, all the Israel of God, all that fear him, learn this of me, and from my experience; Be not hasty in your dis- tresses; despond not, despair not, turn not aside to other remedies; but hope in the Lord; for I can now, in an especial manner, give testimony to this, that there is mercy with him suited to your relief. Yea, whatever your distress be, the redemption that is with him is so bounteous, plenteous and unsearchable, that the un- doubted issue of your performance of this duty will
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