The Doctrine and Practice of Repentance. Extracted and Abridged from the Largest Work, Upon the Same Subject, of Jeremy Taylor . by . W. H. Hale

The Doctrine And Practice Of Repentance. Extracted And Abridged From The Largest Work, Upon The Same Subject, Of Jeremy Taylor. By W. H. Hale. Jeremy Taylor is presented here as the central figure; the abridgment focuses on the practical aspects of repentance and the duties of Christians to turn from sin, rather than the controversial arguments in the fuller work. The contents cover the necessity of repentance, its nature and definition, descriptions of repentance, actual sins (single sins, habitual sins), sins of infirmity, the fruits of repentance, remission of sins, baptism, and the responsibilities of confession, with prayers and meditations. It emphasizes that genuine repentance involves contrition, a conversion to God, and a life of holiness, and that the Gospel covenant requires ongoing effort, perseverance, and humility rather than despair. The volume serves as a manual for personal devotion and pastoral counsel, illustrating Taylor’s insistence that repentance is indispensable for true holiness within Christian life.