BOFE IN THE LORD REDEMPTION. 9x27 initially and gradually, in this life. Here God gives them the pardon of their sins, being justified freely by his grace ; and in his sanctification of them through his Spirit, gives them deliverance from the power and do- minion of sin. Many troubles he also delivers them from, and from all as far as they are penal. And it will be done completely when he shall have freed them from sin and trouble, and from all the effects and con- sequences of sin, by bringing them to the enjoyment of himself in glory. The words being thus explained, we may briefly con- sider what they express concerning the state or actings of the soul represented in this psalm. Havinghimself attained to the state before described, and being engaged resolvedly in the performance of the duty which would assuredly bring him into the haven of rest and peace, the Psalmist applies himself to the residue of the Israel of God, to give them encou- ragement to this duty with himself, from the experience he had of a blessed success therein. As if he had said to them, " Ye are now in afflictions, and under troubles, and that on account of your sins and provocations : a condition, I confess, sad and deplorable ; but yet there is hope for Israel concerning these things. For con- sider 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 Godbath been pleased graciously to reveal himself to me, as a God pardoning iniquity, transgression, and sin; and in the consolation and support which I have received thereby, I am waiting for a full participation of the
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