Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for you are my praise.… I. SIN IS THE DISEASE OF THE SOUL AND IS SO FELT. 1. Loss of rest. 2. Deprivation of taste. 3. Loss of sight. 4. Loss of hearing. II. CHRIST IS THE ONLY PHYSICIAN. 1. The infinite efficacy of Christ's atonement, as showing God's readiness as well as ability to pardon. 2. Since God requires forgiveness without bounds of us, will not He extend the same to sinners? 3. The direct statements of Scripture. 4. Great instances of mercy. III. PRAYER IS OUR ONLY REFUGE. The appointed means. Has never failed. IV. PRAISE SHOULD BE OUR TRUEST DELIGHT. (S. Thodey.) Parallel Verses KJV: Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.WEB: Heal me, O Yahweh, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for you are my praise. |
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