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If it were possible to have a life absolutely free from every feeling of sin, what a terrifying vacuum it read more
If it were possible to have a life absolutely free from every feeling of sin, what a terrifying vacuum it would be!
Sin let loose speaks punishment at hand.
Sin let loose speaks punishment at hand.
Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.
Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.
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.
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.
He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do
so. The very idea read more
He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do
so. The very idea of being able, weakens the desire.
[Lat., Cui peccare licet peccat minus. Ipsa potestas
Semina nequitiae languidiora facit.]
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.
Commit a sin twice and it will not seem a crime.
Commit a sin twice and it will not seem a crime.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
