whole mass. But ‘the goodness of God leads to repentance,’ as the prodigal is conquered and sees the true hideousness of the swine’s trough, when he bethinks himself of the father’s love. I beseech you to put yourselves under the influence of that great love, and look on that Cross till your hearts melt. III. We Come To The Last Stage Here. Salvation Is The Issue Of Repentance. ‘Godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation not to be repented of.’ What is the connection between repentance and salvation?