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A sin confessed is half forgiven.
A sin confessed is half forgiven.
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors
is hard.
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors
is hard.
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.
It ain't sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.
It ain't sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.
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.
Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for read more
Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.
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.
Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.
Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.
Compound for sins they are inclin'd to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
Compound for sins they are inclin'd to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
