Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.[188]
Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?[189]
I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over a sinner that repenteth.[190]
I will arise and go to my father, and say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.[191]
_The Confession of Sin, and Prayer for Pardon and Sanctification._