'Repentance is the renewal of baptism. Repentance is a
contract with God for a second life. A penitent is a buyer of humility.
Repentance is constant distrust of bodily comfort. Repentance is
self-condemning reflection, and carefree self-care. Repentance is the
daughter of hope and the renunciation of despair. A penitent is an
undisgraced convict. Repentance is reconciliation with the Lord by the
practice of good deeds contrary to the sins. Repentance is purification
of conscience. Repentance is the voluntary endurance of all afflictions.
A penitent is the inflicter of his own punishments. Repentance is a
mighty persecution of the stomach, and a striking of the soul into
vigorous awareness.'
