A Short directory for the great necessary and advantagious duty of self-examination whereby a serious believer may every evening examine himself.

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A Short directory for the great necessary and advantagious duty of self-examination whereby a serious believer may every evening examine himself.
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London :: Printed for John Bringhurst ...,
1681.
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Conscience, Examination of -- Early works to 1800.
Broadsides -- England -- 17th century.
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XII. Questions relating to the Exercise of the Principal Gifts and Graces.

1. HAve I lived by Faith, depending con∣stantly upon the Promises, and on Christ for help, strength, success & acceptance with God?

2. Have I with all diligence endeavoured to express my Love to God, to men, and to my Enemies themselves this day?

3. Have I denyed my self this day, and cur∣bed my Passions and Affections in all accur∣rences, so behaving my self as one that de∣nyes himself?

4. Have I walked the whole day in the fear of the Lord, whether in company or alone, in divine Worship and Service, or in worldly affairs, always guarding against Sin?

5. Have I been Humble, and in all things eschewed and, strived against Pride and High-mindedness?

6. Have I eschewed or shunned Sinful An∣ger, and carried my self meekly before God and men?

7. Have I been content with my State and Condition, in which the Lord by his provi∣dence hath set me?

8. Have I been Patient, not murmuring or repineing when I met with Difficulties and Oppression from God or men?

9. Have I in all things exprest and decla∣red my Uprightness and Honesty, and shunned and striven against all Deceit and Hypocrisie?

10. Have I been Heavenly-minded and de∣lighted my self in God, and striven against Earthly-mindedness, and satisfaction in the Vanities thereof?

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