Joh_8:11
He pronounces no pardon upon the woman, like ‘Thy sins are forgiven thee; Go in peace.’ Much less does he say that she had done nothing condemnable: he simply leaves the matter where it was. He meddles not with the magistrate’s office, nor acts the judge in any sense: but in saying, ‘Go, and sin no more,’ which had been before said to one who undoubtedly believed (ch. 5:14), more is probably implied than expressed. If brought suddenly to conviction of sin, to admiration of her Deliverer, and to a willingness to be admonished and guided by him, this call to begin a new life may have carried with it what would ensure and naturally bring about a permanent change.”
Thine advocate in Jesus see!
‘Tis he that speaks the word; ‘tis he
That takes the prisoner’s part:
Not to condemn the world he came;
Believing now in Jesus’ name,
E’en now absolved thou art.
Who shall accuse th’ elect of God,
Protected by th’ atoning blood?
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Tis God that justifies,
That bids thee go and sin no more—
Go in thy Saviour’s peace and power,
And trace him to the skies.
