Verse 4
"But, O Lord, this is not absolutely and universally the state of things between thy Majesty and poor sinners; Thou art in Thy nature infinitely good and gracious, ready and free in the purposes of Thy will to receive them. And there is such a blessed way made for the exercise of the holy inclinations and purposes of Thy heart towards them, in the mediation and blood of Thy dear Son, that they have assured foundations of concluding and believing that there is pardon and forgiveness with Thee for them, and which, in the way of thing appointments, they may be partakers of. This way, therefore, will I, with all that fear Thee, through my fears, discouragements, and despondencies; but will abide constantly in the observation of the worship which Thou has prescribed, and the performance of the obedience which Thou dost require, having great encouragements to do so."
The Works of John Owen; Vol. 6, (p. 328)
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