My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.

Adam ate the apple, and our teeth still ache.

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.

Every sin is the result of a collaboration.

Every sin is the result of a collaboration.

Sin let loose speaks punishment at hand.

Sin let loose speaks punishment at hand.

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.

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.

Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.

Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.