Repentance and Prayer

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The work is divided into four sermons, originally published together, focusing on two foundational aspects of the Christian faith: saving repentance and the godly exercise of prayer, all illuminated by God’s presence, blessing, and provision. The first sermon, based on Joel 2:14, discusses the significance of God's presence among a repentant community versus its absence in a hypocritical one. The second sermon, drawn from Psalm 78:34-37, emphasizes true repentance and distinguishes it from illegitimate forms. The third sermon, referencing Luke 11:13, explores the blessings of godly prayer, highlighting that while God, as the Christian’s Father, fulfills our requests, He also grants us His best intentions when we ask amiss. In the fourth sermon, based on Luke 22:31-32, the speaker addresses Christ's forewarning of a significant temptation from Satan and illustrates how God's sovereignty and providence protect believers. It emphasizes that God uses temptations to enhance the welfare of His saints and assures that Christ preserves His church from ultimate defeat by the devil. This work has been updated in modern English for easier reading and includes an active table of contents for electronic versions.