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258 what security has he, or can he have, that he will not die suddenly and without the power of speech, as has happened, and does happen continually?

Cry, cry, O sinner, to the Lord, even while you are reading, and say—"Turn me, and I shall be turned, for Thou art my Lord God." And do not cease, until you are converted to your Lord and Father, mourning exceedingly over your offences against Him, and accepting with resignation whatever by way of satisfaction He may be pleased to require of you.

HE best way to get the gift of tears for our offences against God, is to meditate upon the greatness of the Goodness of God, and of His Love, which He has shown towards man. For whoever considers that by sinning, he has offended the Supreme Good and ineffable Goodness, Who is ever doing good, and has never done any thing else but good, pouring down His graces, and shedding His light upon friends and enemies; and that he has offended Him