Why is this?
"Cast a stone at her!" Who shall stone her? "He that is without sin,
let him be the first to pick up a stone." Now, then, reader, why don't
you throw a stone? Nay, but I have no right, say you, I am not without
sin. Is this to be the rule, none are to punish the fallen but those who
have never tripped? Why, this would silence many who are very ready to
speak against these unhappy sisters. We make no apologies for the crimes
of those who have yielded to temptation, but we do ask, is there room for
our rebukes when we are not without sin?
Perhaps this book may be read by our sisters who have gone astray. To
such, we say, in the words of Jesus, (verse 11.)
"SIN NO MORE!"
You are not obliged to do so. No one is. There is always a way made for
those who truly repent. Call upon Jesus, the Friend of sinners, and He
will open a door of hope for you. To persevere in sin, is only to ruin
soul and body too. Perhaps you have parents living, who long to see you,
and who would be glad to take you to their hearts. Give them the joy of
having you near them once more. Is it not in your power to answer their
prayer--
"O GOD! GIVE ME MY DAUGHTER ONCE MORE!"
If you are absolutely friendless, so far as earth is concerned, you have
your Heavenly Father. He is always within call, and He has said, in His
word, "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will
give you rest." On the other hand, there is the "Father of lies." He
who tempted the first woman, and led her astray, and taught her to lead
the man wrong. This evil one is whispering in your ear--"There is no
hope." "It is too late." "Better have a short life and a merry one."