Thomas Fuller: He that falls into sin is a man, that grieves at it is a saint, that boasteth…
He that falls into sin is a man, that grieves at it is a saint, that boasteth of it is a devil; yet some glory in that shame, counting the stains of sin the best complexion of their souls.
In today’s wordsA person who falls into sin is only human; one who grieves over it is a saint; one who boasts about it is a devil. Yet some take pride in that shame, treating their stains as their best feature.
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