02.130. Psalm 130

Psalms 130:1-8 A Song of degrees. This psalm contains, (1.) David’s earnest cries to God, out of the depths of corruption, desertion, temptation, or trouble, Psalms 130:1-2. (2.) His ingenuous repentance, in the faith of God’s merciful forgiveness, Psalms 130:3-4. (3.) His attentive waiting on God for his favours, Psalms 130:5-6. (4.) His encouraging expectations from God, Psalms 130:7-8.

While I sing, let my soul go and do likewise. While the unbounded mercy and plenteous redemption of Jehovah remains unexhausted, let my soul cry mightily in every trouble; believe forgiveness under the deepest sense of guilt; and quietly hope and wait for the salvation of God. Let never hopeless despair steel my heart against a God of grace.