When Faustus realized that the time of the deal had arrived, and that He had to go to hell, there are some actions that he takes because he was told that the only way to find his way to heaven was trough repent,
. 1.He wants to pray for salvation, but he is unable to do it. Or at least is what he believes,
2.He tried to make a deal with God,
..”'Then, God, don't let me stay in hell for ever. A thousand years, a hundred thousand years — but save me in the end!'..”
3.He promised to burn the books that he used for the spells