Untitled article by H. A. St. John

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Nov 15, 1910

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 37, No. 45.

A Biblical Paradox—No. 1

By H. A. St. John

“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.” Prov. 28:13. “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” Ps. 32:1.

We may cover some sins from the view of our fellow men, but not from God. All things are naked and open to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do. All attempts to cover sin in this way, will always result in adversity and ruin. How many there are in this world who refuse to uncover their sins by humble confession at the Throne of grace! None such can ever have true prosperity.

Whoso confesseth and forsaketh his sins shall find mercy. His sins will be abundantly pardoned, covered by the blood of Jesus. And in the judgment our sins will all be blotted out, and even the Lord will remember them no more forever. Reader, keep your sins covered by the Saviour’s pardon. H. A. St. John.