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.
Do Not Give Up
IF thou find the work beyond thy strength, so see, not only whether it be truth which thou speakest, but whether he to whom it is spoken can bear the truth (Seneca, de Ira, lib. iii. 36). If a heathen can keep a daily reckoning with his soul, methinks a Christian might follow on the work of examination once till he know his condition; and when that is done, he shall find this daily reckoning, well managed, to be of unconceivable advantage, for subduing corruption, and for growth in grace.
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From "The Saints' Everlasting Rest", by Richard Baxter. Includes some minor editorial changes, chiefly paragraphing.
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