...The sorrow arising from such tender and grateful views of the crucified Jesus, is that evangelical godly sorrow, which " worketh repentance unto salvation, not to be repented of," 2 Cor. vii. ÍO. And is there not reason, — when we consider. the pains Ihe felt, tie curse he bore,...

...prepares the sinner for returning to his heavenly Father by convincing him of sin, and working in him that " godly sorrow which worketh repentance unto salvation, not to be repented of."* It is he who convinces the wandering prodigal of his guilt and misery, prompting in his heart the thought,...

...earnestly to se* The death of Cranmer, with an irresistible evidence, must convince us that his was that godly sorrow which worketh repentance unto salvation, not to be repented of. His prayer at the stake is the very soul of faith: — " Lord Jesus, thou didst not die for little...

...occasioned by mortifying and humiliating proofs of guilt, may too easily be mistaken for evidence of that "• godly sorrow which worketh repentance unto salvation not to be repented of." We should however, learn cautiously to distinguish between those rankling feelings which wounded pride...

...their former sins, we could not help indulging the hope that this poor wanderer might be brought to that godly sorrow which worketh repentance unto salvation not to be repented of, and we rejoiced that among the varied forms of Christian benevolence the penitent outcast was provided...

...deformity ; or, as the apostle expresses it, more in that sorrow of the world which worketh death, than in that godly sorrow which worketh repentance unto salvation not to be repented of. If then we do not experience the promised comfort in any considerable degree, the fault is entirely...

...to look back upon our lives. What deep and heartfelt contrition do our sins call for ! Lord, give us that godly sorrow which worketh repentance unto salvation, not to be repented of. We have taken upon ourselves the christian name, but often, alas ! have we fallen to the dishonour...

...him." 2 Sam. xvi. Here was resignation to the will of the Lord ! Here was deep humility ! Here was that " godly sorrow which worketh repentance unto salvation, not to be repented of." 2 Cor. vii. 10. Every murmuring thought is silenced in deep selfabasement. " Behold, I am vile; what...

...him." 2 Sam. xvi. Here was resignation to the will of the Lord ! Here was deep humility ! Here was that " godly sorrow which worketh repentance unto salvation, not to be repented of." 2 Cor. vii. 10. Every murmuring thought is silenced in deep selfabasement. " Behold, I am vile ; what...

...literal acceptation, a change or renewal of mind ; without which, indeed, it is impossible to feel that " godly sorrow " which " worketh repentance unto salvation, not to be repented of." In this proper sense, the repentance of which Esau sought in vain some place in the breast of his father,...