The Doctrine of Repentance

But is there such a generation of men to be found? the Lord forgive them their holiness. Hypocrites are in the gall of bitterness, Act. 8. 23. O how had they need humble themselves in the dust! they are far gone with the rot, and if any thing cure them, it must be feeding upon the salt Marshes of Repentance.

Let me speak my mind freely, none will find it more difficult to repent than Hypocrites; they have so juggled in Religion, ⟨p. 91⟩that their treacherous hearts know not how to repent. Hypocrisy is harder to cure than Frenzy^*. The Hypocrites Imposthume in his heart seldom breaks. If it be not too late, seek yet to God for mercy.

Let me speak my mind freely, none will find it more difficult to repent than Hypocrites; they have so jugled in Religion, ⟨p. 91⟩that their treacherous hearts know not how to repent. Hypocrisie is harder to cure than Phrensie^*. The Hypocrites Imposthume in his heart seldom breaks. If it be not too late, seek yet to God for mercy.

1. *Difficilius curatur quàm insania.

Such as are guilty of prevailing Hypocrisy, let them fear and tremble, their condition is sinful and sad. 1. Sinful, because they do not embrace Religion out of choice, but design; they do not love it, only paint it. 2. Sad, and that upon a double account. 1. Because this art of deceit cannot hold long