There is a man proceeded against for life by the law and the
sentence of death is in conclusion most justly and righteously
passed upon him by the judge. Suppose now, that after this, this man
lives and is exalted to honor, enjoys great things, and is put into
place of trust and power, and this by him that he has offended, even
by him that did pass the sentence upon him.

What will all say, or what will they conclude, even upon the very
first hearing of this story? Will they not say, "Well, whoever he
was that found himself wrapped up in this strange providence, must
thank the mercy of a gracious prince; for all these things bespeak
grace and favor?"

Forgiveness is according to the riches of God's grace, wherein he
has abounded towards us in all wisdom and prudence. Grace can
continue to pardon, favor, and save---from falls, in falls, and out
of falls. Grace can comfort, relieve, and help those that have hurt
themselves; and grace can bring the unworthy to glory. This the law
cannot do; this man cannot do; this angels cannot do; this God
cannot do, but only by the riches of his grace, through the
redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

A throne is the seat of majesty and greatness; it is not for things
of an inferior quality to ascend or assume a throne. Now, then,
since this river of water of life proceeds from the throne, it
intimates that in grace and mercy there is great majesty; for grace,
as it proceeds, has a voice from the throne. And indeed there is
nothing in heaven or earth that can so awe the heart as the grace of
God. Hos. 3: 5. It is that which makes a man fear; it is that which