And behold, when it was past, he talked face to
face with God, as a man talketh with his friend, and his countenance
shone with heavenly light, when he came down triumphant out of the
mount of God.
So shall it be with every soul of man who, being in the deep, cries
out of that deep to God, whether in bloody India or in peaceful
England. For He with whom we have to do is not a tyrant, but a
Father; not a taskmaster, but a Giver and a Redeemer. We may ask him
freely, as David does, to consider our complaint, because he will
consider it well, and understand it, and do it justice. He is not
extreme to mark what is done amiss, and therefore we can abide his
judgments. There is mercy with him, and therefore it is worth while
to fear him. He waits for us year after year, with patience which
cannot tire; therefore it is but fair that we should wait a while for
him. With him is plenteous redemption, and therefore redemption
enough for us, and for those likewise whom we love. He will redeem
us from all our sins: and what do we need more? He will make us
perfect, even as our Father in heaven is perfect.
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