The law can never save us; and he is nearest to the forgiveness of the gospel who, with a contrite heart, discerns most clearly and feels most profoundly that perfection of the Divine statute which impeaches and condemns him.
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Prostrate, dear Jesus, at Thy feet,      A guilty rebel lies; And upwards, to Thy mercy-seat,      Presumes to lift his eyes.
Christian penitence is something more than a thought or an emotion or a tear; it is action.
  ​ Know what your sin is and confess it; but do not imagine that you have approved yourself a penitent by confessing sin in the abstract.
Break my hard heart,      Jesus my Lord; In the inmost part      Hide Thy sweet word.