God, till their hearts are changed. A conditional salvation would therefore fail; for, as none could comply with the terms, none could be saved. The offer would mock our misery, by suspending salvation on an impossible condition. On the other hand, if unaided by any special grace, men could comply with the condition of faith and repentance, they must be meritorious, for they become in part their own saviours. Let it be granted that repentance and faith are conditions of salvation,—these gracious