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The Doctrine of Repentance

Name: The Doctrine of Repentance
Author: Thomas Watson

The doctrine of repentance, useful for these times by Tho. Watson ...

Thomas Watson d. 1686London: printed by R.W. for Thomas Parkhurst, 1668

[8], 175 p. · 36k words · Wing W1122 · ESTC R38513

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Chapter 9: Exhorting to speedy Repentance.

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CHAP. IX. Exhorting to speedy Repentance.

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THE second branch of the Exhortation¹ is, to press persons to speedy² Repentance, Act. 17. 30. Now God commands men every where to repent^*. The Lord would not have any of the late Autumn fruits offered to him. God loves early penitents that consecrate the spring and flower of their age to him. Early tears, like Pearls b•ed of the morning dew, are more orient and beautiful. Oh do not reserve the dregs of your age for God, lest he reserve the dregs of his cup for you! Be as speedy in your Repentance, as you would have God speedy in his mercies, 1 Sam. 21. 8. The Kings business required haste: So Repentance requires haste.

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CHAP. IX. Exhorting to speedy Repentance.