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For I am that way going to temptation,
Where prayers cross.
For I am that way going to temptation,
Where prayers cross.
Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.
Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.
What's done we partly may compute,
But know not what's resisted.
What's done we partly may compute,
But know not what's resisted.
Every conquering temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes read more
Every conquering temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before.
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes deeds ill done!
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes deeds ill done!
Know'st thou not any whom corrupting gold
Will tempt unto a close exploit of death?
Know'st thou not any whom corrupting gold
Will tempt unto a close exploit of death?
Temptation rarely comes in working hours. It is in their leisure time that men are made or marred.
Temptation rarely comes in working hours. It is in their leisure time that men are made or marred.
I deal with temptation by yielding to it
I deal with temptation by yielding to it
