Classic Poem

The oftner Sinne , the more griefe , showes a Saint
the oftner Sinne , the lesse griefe , notes a Fiend
But to sinne oft, with griefe the Soule doth taint;
and, oft to sinne with Ioy , the Soule doth rend.

To sinne, on Hope , is Sinne most full of feare
to sinne of malice , is the Diuels Sinne:
One is, that Christ may greater Burthen beare;
the other, that his Death might still beginne.

To sinne, of froiltie is a sinne; but, weake ,
to sinne, in strength , the stronger makes the blame:
The first, the Reede, Christ bare, hath pow'r to break;
the last, his Thorny Crowne , can scarse vnframe:
But, finally, to sinne malitiously,
Reade, Crowne , nor Crosse hath pow'r to crucifie!