November 8

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.—Psalms 32:1.

AM I one of those blessed ones who having repented of sin, and renounced all self-dependence, have come to Christ, and accepted him as the only and all-sufficient Saviour? Have I found in his atonement, a sure ground of hope; and in his righteousness, an ample robe and covering for my soul? Do I find in him the rest and peace which he freely offers to all his true disciples? Has my repentance led me to avoid sin; and my faith led me to works of holy obedience?

A good conscience is a continual feast; and a mind at peace through Christ, is the antepast of heaven.—BISHOP REYNOLDS.

Justification includes the forgiveness of sin through Christ's passive obedience, and the imputation of righteousness through his active obedience.—GREW.

Go where you will, and your soul will find no rest but in Christ's bosom. Inquire for him; come to him, and rest you on Christ, the Son of God. I sought him and found him; and I found in him all I can wish or want.—RUTHERFORD.

Mine is the sin, but thine the righteousness;

Mine is the guilt, but thine the cleansing blood; Here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace;

Thy blood, thy righteousness, O Lord, my God. My hope, my strength, my happiness I find, In thee, O blessed Saviour, all combined!