XL.
Reparation is a third branch of true Repentance; and is due to God, to Man. First, to God, who in all injuries is the first party injured: For though you may offend both against your self and Neighbour, yet the Law is God's which thereby is trans∣gressed; and therefore Repara∣tion in the first place is to be made to him. And seeing sins have both the nature and name of Trespasses and Debts, Justice requires they be satisfied and paid: and all that you can do in order hereunto, is Repentance. In which God receives a sort of Reparation, because he requires no other satisfaction for your