Psalm 51:7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. I. THE MEANING OF THE PSALMIST'S PRAYER. 1. A deep sense of sin. (1) Sin is a disease odious in its nature. It. is contrary to the nature of God, and defiling to the soul of man. (2) Sin, like leprosy, is contagious in its influence. All ranks and orders of men are pervaded with it. (3) Sin, like leprosy, is fatal in its effects. If it be not speedily cured, it will issue in death, an everlasting separation of soul and body from God. (4) Sin, like leprosy, is incurable by any remedy of our own prescription. It bids defiance to every hand but God's. 2. A believing discovery of the only effectual way of deliverance from sin. (1) The blood of Christ is of value sufficient to cleanse from all sin. (2) In order to enjoy its virtue, it must be applied. (3) Wherever it is thus applied, its transcendent efficacy will be made apparent. II. IMPROVEMENT. (1) The encouragement which the Gospel affords to awakened sinners, and to drooping saints. 2. The character of those who will be welcome guests at the table of the Lord. (T. Chalmers, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.WEB: Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean. Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. |
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