There is a curse of unsatisfiableness, which lies upon the
creature. Honors cannot satisfy the ambitious man, nor riches
the covetous man, nor pleasures the voluptuous man. Man
cannot take off the weariness of one pleasure, by engaging in
another pleasure.
Pleasures seem solid in their pursuit; but are mere
clouds in the enjoyment.
Pleasure is a beautiful harlot sitting in her chariot:
The four wheels are pride, gluttony, lust and foolishness.
The two horses are prosperity and abundance.
The two drivers are idleness and security.
Her attendants and followers are guilt, grief, shame,
and often death and damnation!
Many great men, and many strong men, and many
rich men, and many hopeful men, and many young
men have come to their damnation by her; but never
any enjoyed full satisfaction and contentment in her.
Ah! Avoid this harlot 'pleasure', and come not near
the door of her house!
A beautiful harlot sitting in her chariot - Sermon Index
creature. Honors cannot satisfy the ambitious man, nor riches
the covetous man, nor pleasures the voluptuous man. Man
cannot take off the weariness of one pleasure, by engaging in
another pleasure.
Pleasures seem solid in their pursuit; but are mere
clouds in the enjoyment.
Pleasure is a beautiful harlot sitting in her chariot:
The four wheels are pride, gluttony, lust and foolishness.
The two horses are prosperity and abundance.
The two drivers are idleness and security.
Her attendants and followers are guilt, grief, shame,
and often death and damnation!
Many great men, and many strong men, and many
rich men, and many hopeful men, and many young
men have come to their damnation by her; but never
any enjoyed full satisfaction and contentment in her.
Ah! Avoid this harlot 'pleasure', and come not near
the door of her house!
A beautiful harlot sitting in her chariot - Sermon Index
