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I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
(Psa 13:6)
Faith keeps the soul from sinking under heavy trials, by bringing in
former experiences of the power, mercy, and faithfulness of God to the
afflicted soul. Hereby was the psalmist supported in distress. Oh, saith
faith, remember what God hath done both for thy outward and inward man:
he hath not only delivered thy body when in trouble, but he hath done
great things for thy soul; he hath brought thee out of a state of black
nature, entered into a covenant relation with thee, made his goodness
pass before thee; he hath helped thee to pray, and many times hath heard
thy prayers and thy tears. Hath he not formerly brought thee out of the
horrible pit, and out of the miry clay, and put a new song in thy mouth,
and made thee to resolve never to give way to such unbelieving thoughts
and fears again? and how unbecoming it is for thee now to sink in trouble?
John Willison (1680-1750)