the Thoreau Log. 27 January 1841. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: The punishment of sin is not positive, as is the reward of virtue (Journal, 1:177-178). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862