6. God is loving to man, and loving in no
small measure. For say not, I have committed fornication and
adultery: I have done dreadful things, and not once only, but
often: will He forgive? Will He grant pardon? Hear
what the Psalmist says: How great is the multitude of Thy
goodness, O Lord Ps. xxxi. 20.! Thine
accumulated offences surpass not the multitude of God’s
mercies: thy wounds surpass not the great Physician’s
skill. Only give thyself up in faith: tell the Physician
thine ailment: say thou also, like David: I said, I will
confess me my sin unto the Lord: and the same shall be done
in thy case, which he says forthwith: And thou forgavest the
wickedness of my heart Ps. xxxii. 5..