M. Yes, that is what I mean, and I speak seriously. But are not we always in his presence? Whenever we pray to him, whether at home, or in the House of God, we present ourselves before him. And above all, when our life in this world is ended, shall we not have to appear before the judgment seat of Christ?
H. Yes, mamma, the Bible tells us so.
M. And do you think that he who is so holy will be pleased to see things which are so wrong in your conduct; for instance, anger, idleness, disobedience, greediness, or other wicked ways?
H. No; for the bible tells us that God “is of purer eyes than to behold iniquity.”
M. Well then if a person warns you of these faults is he your friend or your enemy?
H. Oh, I understand you now, mamma; he is really my best friend.
M. But what is he who will hide these faults and prevent you from seeing them, or even persuade you that they are beauties: what ought you to think of him?
H. Why, he would be unkind, just as if he had let me go to Sir Edward’s with a dirty frill or a hole in my coat.
M. Henry are you aware that every sin is rebellion against God, against our Lord and Saviour; and therefore is very wrong?
H. Yes, I recollect it now; but I did not think of it before as I ought to have done.