239    11s     J. Stevens
Repentance the Gift of God. Acts 5. 31

1 The Lamb is exalted repentance to give,
  That sin may be hated, while sinners believe;
  Contrition is granted, and God justified,
  The sinner is humbled, and self is denied.

2 Repentance flows freely through Calvary’s blood,
  Produced by the Spirit and goodness of God.
  The living possess it, through faith, hope, and love,
  And own it a blessing sent down from above.

3 All born of the Spirit are brought to repent;
  Free grace can make adamant hearts to relent.
  Repentance is granted, God’s justice to prove;
  Remission is given, and both from his love.

4 The vilest of sinners forgiveness have found,
  For Jesus was humbled that grace might abound;
  Whoever repents of his sin against God,
  Shall surely be pardoned through Calvary’s blood.