I couldn't live in peace if I put the shadow of a wilful sin
between myself and God.

I couldn't live in peace if I put the shadow of a wilful sin
between myself and God.

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

If it were possible to have a life absolutely free from every feeling of sin, what a terrifying vacuum it read more

If it were possible to have a life absolutely free from every feeling of sin, what a terrifying vacuum it would be!

But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

Idleness is a constant sin, and labor is a duty. Idleness is the devil's home for temptation and for unprofitable, read more

Idleness is a constant sin, and labor is a duty. Idleness is the devil's home for temptation and for unprofitable, distracting musings; while labor profit others and ourselves.

Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it.

Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it.

Law can discover sin, but not remove,
Save by those shadowy expiations weak.

Law can discover sin, but not remove,
Save by those shadowy expiations weak.

Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful

Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.