Christ's certain and sudden appearance to judgment

1. Consider; That Repentance is necessary: it is necessary Virtue praecepti, by virtue of Gods Precept; it is a necessary Duty; Acts. 17. 30. God commandeth not only some men, but all men: not only in some place, but every where to repent: and it is necessary virtute medij, as it is a means to avoid misery and obtain happiness; you must sow in tears, if you would reap in joy; and you must go forth weeping bearing precious seed, if you would return again rejoicing bringing your sheaves with you, Psalm 126. 5. 6. The showers of tears make way for the Sun-shine of comfort here: and the wet seed-time of Repentance, is necessary to the harvest of everlasting glory and joy; and if Repentance be difficult: yet since it is absolutely necessary, this should be so far from discouraging you, that it should quicken you unto more diligent endeavours after it.

1. Consider; That Repentance is necessary: it is necessary Virtue praecepti, by vertue of Gods Precept; it is a necessary Duty; Acts. 17. 30. God commandeth not only some men, but all men: not only in some place, but every where to repent: and it is necessary virtute medij, as it is a means to avoid misery and obtain happinesse; you must sow in tears, if you would reap in joy; and you must go forth weeping bearing precious seed, if you would return again rejoycing bringing your sheavs with you, Psalm 126. 5. 6. The showers of tears make way for the Sun-shine of comfort here: and the wet seed-time of Repentance, is necessary to the harvest of everlasting glory and joy; and if Repentance be difficult: yet since it is absolutely necessarie, this should be so far from discouraging you, that it should quicken you unto more diligent endeavours after it.

2. Consider, that Repentance is attainable; the vilest sinners may be enabled through Gods Grace to repent, as well as the most holy Saints at their first turning unto God. It is difficult unto you, yea impossible for you to repent of your selves, because there are no seeds of this Grace in Nature, but it is easy with God to work you to it, and he can carry you through the difficulty; pray to God for this grace, & endeavour to repent