TRUST IN THE LORD
" I find then a law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me." — Romans 7:21 [KJV] The heathens in their sacrifices were wont to cry out, 'Keep at a distance, O ye profane:' but they withheld not their offerings, lest the unhallowed should be the more polluted, or their sacrifices be defiled by them. For the godly consolation, edification, and establishment of sanctified souls, it seemed meet for the spirit of wisdom that the apostle Paul should leave his experience in this epistle to the Romans. Here he confesses himself a poor sinner, yet a holy and happy believer in Jesus. Hereby to many precious souls Jesus hath been made more infinitely precious, while sin has been viewed as more exceeding sinful, and themselves made to sink lower in humility at the feet of sovereign grace. Let those who dare advert to this blessed testimony for contrary purposes, remember the Judge is at the door. Shortly they must account, if they turn the food of God...