A65293:384
The Doctrine of Repentance
The doctrine of repentance, useful for these times by Tho. Watson ...
London: printed by R.W. for Thomas Parkhurst, 1668
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
4. The fourth means is earnest supplication1*. The Heathens laid one of their hands on the Plough; the other they lifted up to Ceres the goddess of Corn. So when we have used the means, let us look up to God for a blessing; pray to him for a repenting heart *▪ Thou Lord who bidst me repent, give me grace to repent*. Pray that our hearts may be ⟨p. 173⟩holy limbecks dropping tears; beg of Christ to give to us such a look of love as he did to Peter, which made him go out and weep bitterly: Implore the help of Gods Spirit; 'tis the Spirits smiting on the Rocks of our hearts, that makes the waters gush out, Psal. 147. 18. He causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. When the wind of Gods Spirit blows, then the water of tears will flow.
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- *[Greek or Hebrew]. Chrysost.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Chrysost.
- *Quis invenit si quaerens frustratur? cui aperis, si pulsanti claudis? Anselm.
- *Da Domine quod • bes, &c. Austin.
Good reason we should go to God for Repentance, 1. Because it is his gift,