The Sinner Tracked Down
“I was walking along the Strand in London, one day,” said a gentleman to a friend, “when I saw a policeman go up to a young man, and lay his hand upon his shoulder, saying as he did so, ‘I … Continued
You Are Watched
God Sees All In refitting the old Post Office, in New York, some years ago, the carpenters who did the work, were surprised to find that there was a sort of private gallery, all round the walls of the large … Continued
Failing To Do
Some years ago a man became insane, from the accusations of his conscience, for having neglected his duty. He had been a watchman on a railroad bridge in Connecticut. When at his post, the duty expected of him was to … Continued
The Way of the Transgressor is Hard
The Way of the Transgressor is Hard A young man was once sent to prison for stealing $20,000 from the merchant whose clerk he had been. As he sat in the loneliness of his miserable cell, the first evening of … Continued
A Costly Sin
A letter carrier in one of our large cities, found, on reaching the post-office—after going round his beat, a letter at the bottom of his bag, which he had failed to deliver. He ought to have gone right back, at … Continued
Money Has Mastered Me
It is the experience of an old merchant that I am going to give you, who was entirely under the influence of covetousness. He was immensely rich, and had made his money by struggling hard, and by denying himself continually. … Continued
Mercy Obtained by Confession
Proverbs 28:13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Confessing Mistakes The little girl’s name was Amy. Her mother was dead; her father was poor, and put her to live in … Continued
Don’t Give an Inch to Sin
Let me tell you about a young man, whose name was Harold Thompson. He went from his home in the country to enter into business in New York. He was soon tempted to commit sin; but you will see how … Continued
Don’t Pick It Back Up Again
Resisting Sin is Key I knew of a young man who was a carpenter. He was an excellent workman, and could get the highest wages. But he became a drunkard. His wages were spent for drink, while his family was … Continued
The Real Resistance
Resisting Temptation to Sin There is an old Greek book called The Odyssey. It was written by an old blind poet whose name was Homer. It is one of the oldest books in the world, next to the Bible. It … Continued