On Faith with Repentance

Lord, let thy grace and mercy never cease,
To make my joy and gratitude encrease,
By hating my beloved former Crimes,
(And repetitions) in these purer Times.
Since now 'tis clearly taught and understood,
That we are ransom'd by our Saviour's Blood,
When worthily receiv'd, with faith and love,
'Twill comfort bring, and sure Salvation prove.
With what care then (as an invited Guest)
Should I prepare for this celestial Feast!
Where Penitence with Faith assur'dly brings
Full pardons unto Beggars as to Kings.
Words quickly said, and are as soon forgot,
As our past sins, which we remember not
So often as we ought, with grief and shame,
Nor long rejoyce to be thus freed from blame,
That by a miracle of mercy gain
Eternal bliss, through our great Prophet slain.