The conversion of the thief upon the cross is an example without a promise. It is an example of late repentance, but where is there a promise to late repentance? O sinner, remember it is not examples, but promises, that are foundations for faith to rest on. For, consider, as one of the dying malefactors was saved to teach sinners not to despair, so the other was damned to teach them not to presume. Oh, think seriously of this, and the Lord make you wise for eternity.
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