The Evil of Sin.

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Does sin present itself? Look upon it, as it must be, with tears—or shall be in torments! If you live in sin, and die impenitent, your soul is lost. Or if you commit this sin, and do repent—yet what hidings of the face of God! What bitter pangs! What shadows of death! What terrors of hell may seize upon you before you can be at peace with God. Will you give way to sin, because it appears pleasant, or because it is pardonable? Who eats poison—because it is sweet? Or, who drinks poison—because he may have an antidote? I have a precious soul—shall I lose it for a lust? I have a gracious God—shall I lose him for a sin? No, I will always reject that for which I am likely to lose my soul. Remember, sinners, that:

God from on high beholds your thoughts;
His book records your secret faults;
The works of darkness you have done
Must all appear before the sun!

The vengeance to your follies due,
Should strike your hearts with terror through:
How will you stand before his face,
Or answer for his injured grace?

Almighty God, turn off their eyes
From these alluring vanities:
And let the thunder of your word
Awake their souls to fear the Lord.