Ed Walsh
Puritan Board Senior
Greetings beloved of the Lord,
Although a post was made recently by @Stephen L Smith, "John Owen on Psalm 130," I thought it might be helpful to someone to mention both Owen and the Psalm again.
Many years ago, in the depths of despair, I read John Owen's 324±-page exposition of Psalm 130. (vol. 6 of his Works) Owen wrote this after he had a near-fatal illness that he was sure would take his life. (although, as I recall, Owen says nothing about this in his exposition). What a cordial it was for my soul. It has become pretty much my favorite Psalm. (and that's saying a lot since I love them all. Even Psalm 88, which has no happy ending).
If you find yourself in those "depths," please consider getting a hold of this most helpful work of Owen's. The heart of his exposition, with somewhere around 200 pages, is his exposition on verse 4.
Here's a link to a recording of Psalm 130 from the 1650 Scottish Psalter.
Ed Walsh
Although a post was made recently by @Stephen L Smith, "John Owen on Psalm 130," I thought it might be helpful to someone to mention both Owen and the Psalm again.
Many years ago, in the depths of despair, I read John Owen's 324±-page exposition of Psalm 130. (vol. 6 of his Works) Owen wrote this after he had a near-fatal illness that he was sure would take his life. (although, as I recall, Owen says nothing about this in his exposition). What a cordial it was for my soul. It has become pretty much my favorite Psalm. (and that's saying a lot since I love them all. Even Psalm 88, which has no happy ending).
If you find yourself in those "depths," please consider getting a hold of this most helpful work of Owen's. The heart of his exposition, with somewhere around 200 pages, is his exposition on verse 4.
But, there is forgiveness with thee, That thou mayest be feared.
Here's a link to a recording of Psalm 130 from the 1650 Scottish Psalter.
Ed Walsh