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Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.
Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.
He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint;
that boasts of it, read more
He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint;
that boasts of it, is a devil.
Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.
Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors
is hard.
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors
is hard.
So many laws argues so many sins.
So many laws argues so many sins.
Man-like is it to fall into sin,
Fiend-like is it to dwell therein,
Christ-like is it for read more
Man-like is it to fall into sin,
Fiend-like is it to dwell therein,
Christ-like is it for sin to grieve,
God-like is it all sin to leave.
How shall I lose the sin yet keep the sense,
And love th' offender, yet detest the offence?
How shall I lose the sin yet keep the sense,
And love th' offender, yet detest the offence?
Sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.
Sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.
