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  MERCY TO THE UNDESERVING
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the reward of trusting in the Lord, which
is being surrounded by mercy.

Topics: "God's Mercy", "Trust in the Lord"
Scripture References: Psalm 32:10, Psalm 34:18, Lamentations 3:22

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound mercy that surrounds those who
trust in the Lord, illustrating that true trust acknowledges one's own
sinfulness and unworthiness, yet finds abundant mercy ready to embrace
them. He likens this mercy to a protective bodyguard, surrounding
believers with grace and comfort, allowing them to dwell securely in
Christ. Spurgeon encourages the faithful to rejoice and express their
gratitude for the overwhelming mercies that overshadow their sorrows,
urging them to celebrate God's goodness with songs of thanksgiving.

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He that trusteth m the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. (Psalm
32:10)

O fair reward of trust! My Lord, grant it me to the full! The truster
above all men feels himself to be a sinner; and lo, mercy is prepared
for him: he knows himself to have no deservings, but mercy comes in and
keeps house for him on a liberal scale. O Lord, give me this mercy, even
as I trust in Thee!

Observe, my soul, what a bodyguard thou hast! As a prince is compassed
about with soldiery, so art thou compassed about with mercy. Before and
behind, and on all sides, ride these mounted guards of grace. We dwell
in the center of the system of mercy, for we dwell in Christ Jesus.

O my soul, what an atmosphere dost thou breathe! As the air surrounds
thee, even so does the mercy of thy Lord. To the wicked there are many
sorrows, but to thee there are so many mercies that thy sorrows are not
worth mentioning. David says, "Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye
righteous; and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart." In
obedience to this precept my heart shall triumph in God, and I will tell
out my gladness. As Thou hast compassed me with mercy, I will also
compass Thine altars, O my God, with songs of thanksgiving!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/mercy-to-the-undeserving/
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