I find that sin has such power over me, that
though I call on the Lord again and again for
deliverance, I seem to be as weak as ever
when temptation comes.
If a window were placed in my bosom,
what filth and vileness would be seen by all.
"O you hideous monster sin,
What a curse, have you brought in!"
I love it; I hate it.
I want to be delivered from the power of it;
and yet am not satisfied without drinking
down its poisoned sweets.
Sin is my hourly companion; and my daily curse.
Sin is the breath of my mouth; and the cause of my groans.
Sin is my incentive to prayer; and my hinderer of it.
Sin made my Savior suffer; and makes my Savior precious.
Sin spoils every pleasure; and adds a sting to every pain.
Sin fits a soul for heaven; and ripens a soul for hell.
Friend, can you understand my riddle?
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