Evangelical repentance is not at the beck and call of the creature.  It is the gift of God.

From Romans 2:4:  “Or do you despise the riches of His kindness and forbearance and patience?  Do you not realize that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?”

Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer.  Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers.  This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.