s of prayer? Has my frame of spirit
been, lively, and my thoughts collected, in this exercise? Have I felt
my dependence upon the Spirit of God? Have I earnestly and sincerely
desired the things for which I have asked? Have I desired them for the
glory of God, or for the gratification of myself? Have I _laid hold_ of
the promises of God? Have I maintained a constant spirit of prayer? Have
I sent up frequent ejaculations to God? In all my approaches to the
throne of grace, have I come with a suitable preparation of heart? Has a
sense of the divine presence filled me with holy awe and reverence? Has
my heart been drawn out to God with filial affection and humble
confidence, through Jesus the Mediator? Have I felt my need? Have I
humbled myself low before God? Have I not regarded iniquity in my heart?
Have I felt an humble submission to the will of God?

Have I watched over my heart continually, against the temptations of
Satan? Have I indulged wandering thoughts, during any of the devotional
exercises of the closet? Have I watched over my fancy, and kept under my
imagination? or have I suffered it to wander without control?

Have I exercised a proper control over all my appetites, desires, and
passions? Have I used all diligence to improve my mind, that I might be
capable of doing more for the glory of God, and the good of my
fellow-creatures? Have I sought the aid of the Holy Spirit in this,
also? Have I felt continually that my time is not my own? Have I
employed every moment of the past day in the most profitable manner?
Have I felt the pressure of present obligation?

Have I neglected any opportunity of doing good, either to the souls or
bodies of others? Have I been modest, unobtrusive, and courteous, in all
I have done and said? Have I been prudent and discreet in all things?
Have I first sought the direction of God, and then entered upon these
duties in a spirit of prayer?

Have I glorified God in my dress? Have I been influenced, in this
respect, by the pride of appearance? Have I wasted any time at the
toilet?

Have I felt any emotions of love for Christians? Has this love arisen
from the image of Christ manifest in them; or from their friendship for
me, and the comfort I have enjoyed in their society? Have I refused to
make personal sacrifices for their benefit? Have I felt any love for the
souls of sinners? What has this led me to do for their conversion? Have
I exercised any feelings of compassion for the