Evening, August 10
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“The Son of Man hath power on earth to forgive sins.”
Matthew 9:6
Behold one of the great Physician’s mightiest arts: he has power to forgive sin! While here he lived
below, before the ransom had been paid, before the blood had been
literally sprinkled on the mercy-seat, he had power to forgive sin.
Hath he not power to do it now that he hath died? What power must
dwell in him who to the utmost farthing has faithfully discharged
the debts of his people! He has boundless power now that he has finished
transgression and made an end of sin. If ye doubt it, see him rising
from the dead! behold him in ascending splendour raised to the right
hand of God! Hear him pleading before the eternal Father, pointing
to his wounds, urging the merit of his sacred passion! What power
to forgive is here! “He hath ascended on high, and received gifts for men.” “He is exalted on high to give repentance and remission of sins.” The most crimson sins are removed by the crimson of his blood. At
this moment, dear reader, whatever thy sinfulness, Christ has power
to pardon, power to pardon thee , and millions such as thou art. A word will speak it. He has nothing
more to do to win thy pardon; all the atoning work is done. He can,
in answer to thy tears, forgive thy sins today, and make thee know
it. He can breathe into thy soul at this very moment a peace with
God which passeth all understanding, which shall spring from perfect
remission of thy manifold iniquities. Dost thou believe that? I trust
thou believest it. Mayst thou experience now the power of Jesus to
forgive sin! Waste no time in applying to the Physician of souls,
but hasten to him with words like these:—
“Jesus! Master! hear my cry;
Save me, heal me with a word;
Fainting at thy feet I lie,
Thou my whisper'd plaint hast heard.”