The Apology.
I answere, 1. that if wee consider this purpose and repentance, onely in the na∣ture of them, they may faile: for there is nothing in their nature, as they are in them∣selues considered, that can keepe them from failing, but considering them in re∣lation to the ground from whence they proceede which is election; to the end for which they are wrought in the elect, which is to make them persons capable of the saluation, vnto which they are elected; or to the efficient cause which is the spi∣rit, who perfects his graces begunne, so they cannot fayle totally and finally: for in the elect this purpose of repentance is seconded with practise accordingly, in the euent.
2. Repentance not dissembled, (of which I speake) may fayle both of the end which is eternall life, and of the effect