MAKES A KNOWLEDGE OF SIN DURABLE. Kgj bear such thoughts in this mortal state ; for the evil of sin having a kind of infinity in it, would be too much for us to conceive of in our present state without dissolving our frame ; and without hope of pardon too it would make it more dreadfùl and amazing. It is the very sight ofsin without pardon, that has occasioned many wretched creatures to put an end to their present being. in this world ; they could not bear the lashes of conscience when they could see no hope ; but, alas ! this is a vain method, for that is the ready way to put themselves with- (Jut the verge of hope ; and guilt must stand for ever before their eyes, hope and pardon they can never see. But when God is pleased to send a comfortable hope that he has forgiven us, then we may with confidence beg for further conviction and discovery of oursins, in order to adore a forgiving God the wore,
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