A Solemn Appeal - James White

hearts of those who are so readily controlled, and
yield up their innocency and virtue upon the altar
of lustful passion.
My sisters, you should avoid even the
appearance of evil. In this fast age, which is
reeking with corruption, you are not safe unless
you stand guarded. Virtue and modesty are rare. I
appeal to you as followers of Jesus Christ, making
a high and exalted profession, to cherish this
precious, priceless gem, modesty. This will guard
virtue. If you have any hope of being finally
exalted to join company with the pure, sinless
angels, and live in an atmosphere where there is
not the least taint of sin, cherish modesty and
virtue. Nothing but purity, sacred purity, will abide
the day of God, stand the grand review, and be
received into a pure and holy Heaven.
The least insinuations, come from whatever
source they may, inviting you to indulge in sin, or
to allow the least unwarrantable liberty with your
person, you should resent as the worst of insults to
your dignified womanhood. The kiss upon your
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