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  THE THOUGHT AFAR OFF
  by John Henry Jowett
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes God's omniscience, instilling both awe
and hope as He sees our thoughts and desires for goodness.

Topics: "Gods Omniscience", "Inner Life"
Scripture References: Psalm 139:1-23, Hebrews 4:13

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John Henry Jowett preaches about the all-knowing nature of God as
described in Psalm 139:1-12. He emphasizes that God sees every thought
and desire within us, leaving no room for secrecy or hidden sin. Jowett
highlights the awe that comes from realizing God's complete knowledge of
our innermost being, while also pointing out the hope and joy found in
God's ability to see even the smallest acts of goodness and penitence in
us.

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CONTENT
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PSALM cxxxix. 1-12.

"Thou knowest my thought afar off." That fills me with awe. I cannot
find

a hiding-place where I can sin in secrecy. I cannot build an apparent

sanctuary and conceal evil within its walls. I cannot with a sheep's
skin

hide the wolf. I cannot wrap my jealousy up in flattery and keep it

unknown. "Thou God seest me." He knows the bottom thought that creeps in

the basement of my being. Nothing surprises God! He sees all my sin. So
am

I filled with awe.

"Thou knowest my thought afar off." This fills me also with hope and
joy.

He sees the faintest, weakest desire, aspiring after goodness. He sees
the

smallest fire of affection burning uncertainly in my soul. He sees every

movement of penitence which looks toward home. He sees every little

triumph, and every altar I build along life's way. Nothing is
overlooked.

My God is not like a policeman, only looking for crimes; He is the God
of

grace, looking for graces, searching for jewels to adorn His crown. So
am

I filled with hope and joy.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/john-henry-jowett/the-thought-afar-off/
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