Have conscience, but don't condemn yourself.
There is a latitude that keeps us sane.
Jesus took a burden on himself
so sinners would not shatter under shame.
Have conscience, but don't condemn yourself.
Guilt and blame make unseemly friends.
Pity the wretch who will not forgive or start
the day new. Since God's mercy never ends,
we can always rise again and take heart.
Have conscience, but don't condemn yourself.