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Religion is here presented in three aspects.

I. As a deeply FELT NEED IN THE IMMEDIATE PROSPECT OF DEATH. "My soul is continually in my hand." That is, my life is in constant danger: death confronts me.

II. As a spirit of PERSEVERING FAITHFULNESS THROUGH ALL TRIALS.

1. It is a persevering spirit. "Yet I do not forget Thy law."

2. It holds on through all trials. "The wicked have laid a snare for me, still I erred not."

3. It holds on through all trials to the end, "Even unto the end."

III. As a PRECIOUS INHERITANCE AND A PERMANENT JOY.

1. Genuine religion is an inheritance. "A heritage for ever." It is the only intrinsic, inalienable inheritance.

2. Genuine religion is a permanent joy. "For they are the rejoicing of my heart." True goodness never fails to flood the soul with joy. It is indeed a well of water.

(Homilist.)

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KJV: My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.

WEB: My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won't forget your law.