The Nessecity of Repentance

Repentance can be seen in the Bible as a national repentance.  We ought to say that God should bless America with repentance.  America is not sinless but in need of forgiveness and cleansing.  We have sinned by abortion and homosexual marriage.  America is already under the wrath of God because of these things.  If there is sin there must be repentance and a returning to God. 

Repentance is a gift from God.  It is not meritorious or something we earn.  It is a free gift of God, Christ and the Holy Ghost.  We are led to repentance by God's merciful and loving kindnesses through His patience and long-suffering and goodness.  We repent because of the conviction of sin.  The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins and then we repent.  We ought to ask God to search us and know us and find any wicked way within us. 

Repentance means we have spiritual life, remission of sins, a new spirit, a new heart and abounding joy.  Repentance is a sign of reformation, restitution and godly sorrow that no one should repent of. 

Repent, the kingdom draweth nigh,
The herald of the Lord doth cry.
Ye sinners lost through Adam’s fall,
Will ye not hearken to the call?

Repent! The gracious call believe,
Haste His forgiveness to receive.
The Prince of Life, incarnate Word,
Life and salvation can afford.

Divine Redeemer, glorious King!
Repentant hearts to Thee we bring.
Thy holy blood for us was spilt,
Cleanse us from all the stains of guilt.

Drawn by Thy Spirit, through Thy Word,
Thine invitation have we heard.
In answer to Thy sweet request,
We come to Thee, O Christ, for rest.

Thy pardon, full, complete, and free,
Removes sin’s awful penalty.
Our Father’s love is now restored;
Thou hast redeemed us, dearest Lord.

Let us Thy name forever bless,
On earth Thy Gospel truth confess,
Till saved by grace, through faith in Thee,
The gates of paradise we see.