Christ has indeed done all in the way of merit and atonement. We cannot, by our repentance or obedience, add to His finished work. There must be no half measure in our faith, trusting in part to Christ, in part to ourselves. Our repentance, at the best, cannot make amends for one sin; and our obedience, for the future, even if it were perfect, can never cancel our disobedience. Jesus only must be our hope and stay; His finished work, His atoning sacrifice, His all-sufficient merits—this must be our only plea for mercy and forgiveness.

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