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February 14

February 14
Mercy to the Undeserving
He that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. (Psalm 32:10)
O fair reward of trust! My Lord, grant it to me to the full! The truster above all men feels himself to be a
sinner; and lo, mercy is prepared for him: he knows himself to have no deservings, but mercy comes
in and keeps house for him on a liberal scale. O Lord, give me this mercy, even as I trust in Thee!
Observe, my soul, what a bodyguard thou hast! As a prince is compassed about with soldiery, so art
thou compassed about with mercy. Before and behind, and on all sides, ride these mounted guards of
grace. We dwell in the center of the system of mercy, for we dwell in Christ Jesus.
O my soul, what an atmosphere dost thou breathe! As the air surrounds thee, even so does the
mercy of thy Lord. To the wicked, there are many sorrows, but to thee, there are so many mercies that
thy sorrows are not worth mentioning. David says, "Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous; and
shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart." In obedience to this precept, my heart shall triumph in
God and I will tell out my gladness. As Thou hast compassed me with mercy, I will also compass
Thine altars O my God, with songs of thanksgiving!