Examination Of Conscience
by The Revd Richard Baxter (1615-1691)
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Advice on examining one's conscience, typically in preparation for Holy Communion, by Richard Baxter.
Clear Away Distractions
BEING thus provided, then set to the business, and therein observe these directions following, which I will mention briefly, that lying close together, you may be able to view and observe them the more easily:
Empty thy mind of all thy other cares and thoughts, that they do not distract or divide thy mind. This work will be enough at once of itself, without joining others with it.
Then, fall down before God, and in hearty prayer desire the assistance of his Spirit, to discover to thee the plain truth of thy condition, and to enlighten thee in the whole progress of the work.
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From "The Saints' Everlasting Rest", by Richard Baxter. Includes some minor editorial changes, chiefly paragraphing.
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