Continuing to work through puritan Thomas Watson's book, The Doctrine of Repentance. #7 An inlet to spiritual blessings; 

#8 Ushers in spiritual blessings; 

#9 Staves off judgment from a land; 

#10 Makes joy in heaven; 

#11 How dear our sins cost Christ; 

#12 The end (purpose) of all afflictions which God sends; 

#13 The days of our mourning will soon be ended; 

#14 The happy and glorious reward; 

#15 Consider the evil of impenitence.; 

#16 The day of judgment is coming.