Quote#Self
One of the first evidences of man's sinfulness and misery by it, was…
Quote byRalph Venning · 1621–1674
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Sinfulness of Sin.
English (original)
One of the first evidences of man's sinfulness and misery by it, was that he could not endure, but hid himself from the voice and face of God (Genesis 3:8).
— Ralph Venning
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