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Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.
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.
Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.
[Ger., Das Uebel macht eine Geschichte und das Gute keine.]
Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.
[Ger., Das Uebel macht eine Geschichte und das Gute keine.]
He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone.
He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone.
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.
Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven; confess them to men, and you will be laughed read more
Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven; confess them to men, and you will be laughed at.