Modern Conversions Lack True Repentance
"The modern conversions are not strong and jubilant. The deep conviction for sin, the contrition and broken-heartedness, the mourning in deepest penitence, the heaviness of guilt,—these are not found in the modern conversions, a transient and insensible concern, extorted expression of a sentiment. The pressure of social and personal considerations, these have usurped the place of true godly sorrow for sin. Conversions brought about by such influences make feeble impressions of danger and guilt; cannot be followed by any joy for rescue when no peril was realized; no gratitude and praise for mercy when no guilt was felt; no gladness for comfort when no sorrow had pierced and broken the heart."