"I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD." Psalms 118:17 A fair assurance this! It was no doubt based upon a promise, inwardly whispered in the psalmist's heart, which he seized upon and enjoyed. Is my case like that of David? Am I depressed because the enemy affronts me? Are there multitudes against me and few on my side? Does unbelief bid me lie down and die in despair- a defeated, dishonored man? Do my enemies begin to dig my grave? What then? Shall I yield to the whisper of fear, and give up the battle, and with it give up all hope? Far from it. There is life in me yet: "I shall not die." Vigor will return and remove my weakness: "I shall live." The LORD lives, and I shall live also. My mouth shall again be opened: "I shall declare the works of Jehovah." Yes, and I shall speak of the present trouble as another instance of the wonder-working faithfulness and love of the LORD my God. Those who would gladly measure me for my coffin had better wait a bit, for "the LORD hath chastened me sore, but he hath not given me over unto death." Glory be to His name forever! I am immortal till my work is done. Till the LORD wills it, no vault can close upon me.

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Immortal Till Work Done

17 <poetry>I will not die but live, <indent>and will proclaim what the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> has done.</indent> </poetry>

I will not die<cr>1</cr> but live, <indent>and will proclaim<cr>2</cr> what the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> has done.</indent>

Psalm 118:17

 17 I will not die   but live, and will proclaim   what the Lord has done. 

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 I will not die   but live, and will proclaim   what the Lord has done. 

<poetry>I will not die but live, <indent>and will proclaim what the <smallCap>Lord</smallCap> has done.</indent> </poetry>

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