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Updated: June 2, 2025
"'You put it too strongly, Eliza; but here is the illustration: You know it is said 'there is joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just men. And I know many, Eliza, who go through a long course of virtuous iniquity, in order that their triumph in the end may be the greater. I have myself practised it on a small way, and found it refreshing.
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. Luke x, 33-34 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
All were listening, as if she were going to sing; it remained to be seen if the effect of his preaching equalled that of her singing. She was curious to see. "I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance."
Could you choose your seat in the eternal mansions, it would be among the angels that rejoice over one sinner that repenteth.
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. Luke x, 33-34 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Every eye was turned at once on the speaker, who stood looking fixedly upwards, as though unaware of the sensation he had created. The interruption, however, was only momentary. "Thanks be to God!" said the preacher. "There is joy among the angels of heaven over one sinner that repenteth."
Likewise I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." There Daisy stopped, and there was silence. Presently her father opened his eyes. He saw that hers were full, but they were not looking at her book, neither at him; they were gazing away at the light, with an intent, very serious expression. "Daisy! " said her father.
"Dear Lord, Thou knowest all things, knowest how Thy servant has strayed and has fallen into sin. But Thou hast said there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth than over ninety and nine just men. Therefore, Lord, kneeling here before Thee, we pray that this poor girl, who repents of the evil she has done, may be strengthened in Thy mercy to stand firm against temptation.
God frequently performs marvellous things with such humble instruments; for he hath said, `there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety-nine just men." "Surely, this is raising the wicked man over the good," I cried. "Not at all," she replied.
When Sir Palomides heard him say so he was astonied. And then he said thus: I pray you, Sir Tristram, forgive me all mine evil will, and if I live I shall do you service above all other knights that be living; and whereas I have owed you evil will me sore repenteth.
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