2. When we fall in coarse and open sins.

_352. Will not God again receive us when we have broken the

covenant of our Baptism?_

Yes; God has not broken His part of the covenant, and when we again

turn to Him, He is always glad to receive us.

=Luke 15:20. He arose, and came to his father. But when he was

yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and

ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.=

_353. How does a repentant sinner get courage to return to God?_

He gets courage from considering the tender Gospel invitation of

Christ, and from seeking God in prayer.

=Matt. 11:28. Come unto me, all that labor and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest.=

_354. Does not also he who remains true to the covenant of his

Baptism need repentance?_

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