"But you know also, my dear Frances, when the Holy Spirit is given,he takes up his abode in the heart, and he _acts_ in the soul,and will not dwell there without producing his holy fruit; and tellme now what is the fruit you particularly want to overcome thissinful desire of appetite which prevails in your heart."

"Is it not _temperance_, mamma?"

"Yes, and if He comes into your heart, he will give it you, andmoreover teach you to _repent_ of your sins; for consider, myFrances, sin is an offence against him, and needs to be repented of.Do you repent?"