Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.

Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as
his eyes unto heaven, but smote read more

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as
his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be
merciful to me a sinner.

Commit a sin twice and it will not seem a crime.

Commit a sin twice and it will not seem a crime.

Every sin brings its punishment with it.

Every sin brings its punishment with it.

Sin is whatever obscures the soul.

Sin is whatever obscures the soul.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

So many laws argues so many sins.

So many laws argues so many sins.

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.

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors
is hard.

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors
is hard.