Redemption

Wrath may arouse the sleeper, but only love can melt his heart. It is the goodness of God that leads to repentance ,.The threatening of judgement, accordingly is preceded by a tender appeal to the mercies of . God. "Remember therefore , how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast and repent." This "how" of course , has reference both to matter and magnitude , as well as to the manner of the mercies bestowed. Let such a church (the visible church) review the past history of His dealings with her, and if there be a spark of love it will be enkindled . The hardest heart must melt in view of the magnitude and tenderness of redeeming grace, and long-suffering patience . remember how largely , how tenderly , how undeservedly thou hast received !What abounding mercies , privileges, instructions, promises,warnings, ordinances, influences of the Spirit, and free offers of the fulness of faith, and hope , and joy.!Remember the everlasting covenant , the precious blood that sealed it , and that cleanseth from all sin , the baptism that pledges its blessings , the boundless love so often commemorated at His table , the tenderness of His human sympathy, the constancy of all prevalent intercessions , and His divine power , and hold fast and repent.