Suppose a man becomes pure by chanting the holy name of God, but immediately afterwards commits many sins. He has no strength of mind. He doesn't take a vow not to repeat his sins.
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By damning those they have no mind to. ROBERT BURTON Compound for sins they are inclin'd to,
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