SINS AND SORROWS
SPREAD BEFORE GOD.
Job xxiii. 3, 4.
Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I
might come even to his seat! I would order
my cause before him, and fill my mouth with
arguments.
There is such a thing as converse with God in prayer, and it is the life and pleasure of a pious soul; without it we are no Christians; and he that practises it most, is the best follower of Christ, for our Lord spent much time in converse with his heavenly Father. This is the balm that eases the most raging pains of the mind, when the wounded conscience comes to the mercy-seat, and finds pardon and peace there. This is the cordial that revives and exalts our natures, when the spirit, broken with sorrows and almost fainting with death, draws near to the almighty Physician, and is healed and refreshed. The mercy-seat in heaven is our surest and sweetest refuge in ever hour of distress and darkness on earth; this is our daily support and relief, while
