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Deal Gently, With the Erring

Mrs. T. J. Carney • English

Primary Scripture: Proverbs 11:30

Verse 1

Think gently of the erring one; And let us not forget, However darkly stained by sin, He is our brother yet.

Verse 2

Heir of the same inheritance, Child of the selfsame God, He hath but stumbled in the path We have in weakness trod.

Verse 3

Forget not, thou hast often sinned, And sinful yet may’st be; Deal gently with the erring heart, As God has dealt with thee.

Verse 4

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • proverbs 11:30

Reference 2

  • matthew 7:1

Reference 3

  • john 8:1-11

Reference 4

  • galatians 6:1

Reference 5

  • james 5:20
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