Collections on Ethics for All People (1788) - Page 21

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Therefore flee from the paths of lust original: "Wollust." Continuing the theme from the previous page, this refers to carnal sin or sexual immorality, framed here as a dangerous path to be avoided entirely.,

And be watchful and call upon God for grace,

Asking for wisdom in the hour of temptation.

Tremble at the very first step;

For with it, the subsequent strides

Toward an imminent fall original: "Fall." A common theological term referring to a lapse into sin or moral ruin, echoing the biblical "Fall of Man." are already taken.