Samuel Davies preaches about the importance of repentance as a universal command from God, emphasizing the need for genuine, heartfelt repentance that extends to the heart and practice of individuals. He highlights that true repentance involves a deep sense of the intrinsic evil of sin, a sorrow for sin as an offense against God, and a belief in Jesus Christ for forgiveness. Davies explains that repentance must include reformation, a turning away from known sins, and a humble hope of forgiveness through Christ's merits. He urges all, regardless of status or location, to repent now, as it is a present duty that cannot be delayed.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the deep connection between sin and shame, asserting that true shame arises from the recognition of one's sins and the need for atonement. He reflects on Ezekiel 16:63, illustrating that when God's anger is pacified and sins are pardoned, the penitent soul experiences profound shame for past actions. Brooks warns that a person who has lost all sense of shame is in a perilous state, ripe for destruction and under the influence of evil. He contrasts the shame that accompanies sin with the false bravado of those who, like Caligula, take pride in their lack of shame. Ultimately, Brooks calls for a recognition of sin's shamefulness as essential for spiritual health and redemption.

J.C. Philpot preaches about the consequences of forgetting the God of salvation and being unmindful of the Rock of strength, leading to planting pleasant plants and setting strange slips, resulting in a day of grief and desperate sorrow. He emphasizes the sorrow and disappointment decreed for man since the fall, highlighting the self-inflicted sorrows and disappointments that come from forsaking God. Philpot illustrates the danger of indulging in secret sins and idols, leading to a cutting sorrow and keen disappointment. He warns about the danger of becoming the main author of our own misery by forsaking the Lord. Despite the consequences of backsliding, he points to God's mercy in chastisement to bring His children back to Him.