Have I served them with singleness of heart, as to the Lord, and not to men?

Have I been diligent in my duty only when I was observed and taken notice of?

Have I, as much as in me lay, lived quietly and peaceably with my fellow-servants?

Have I not been spiteful and malicious against them?

Have I accused them wrongfully?

Have I set them a good example?

Have I exercised that tenderness to the children in the family that was justly and reasonably expected from me?

Have I prayed for my master and mistress, and the rest of the family, in my private prayers?

As a Magistrate, &c.

HAVE I made it my endeavour to be a terror to evil-doers, and a praise to them that do well?

Have I expressed a zeal for the honour of God, by bringing public offenders to justice; by putting the laws in execution against all vice, profaneness, and debauchery; and by giving a good example myself?

Have I not discouraged those who, from a concern for the interests of religion, a love to Con have been zealous and active

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III. Of the Duties towards ourselves. HAVE I wisely considered the end for which I was created by God, that I might be the better able to direct all my thoughts, words, and actions to that end?

Do I make it the great concern and business of my life, to serve and glorify God, that I may thereby be prepared and meet for happiness in his presence and kingdom for ever?

Have I frequently and seriously considered that I am here in a state of trial and probation, not of happiness and enjoyment?

Have I not lived without thought and con

sideration, though interest and duty, and the express command of God, call and oblige me to be much and frequent in the exercise thereof ?

How have I spent my precious time?

Have I not] wasted it in idleness, or in unprofitable vanity?

Have I laid to heart the shortness and uncertainty of the present life, and daily improved it to the best advantage?

Have I exercised a daily care and watchfulness over my deceitful heart, resisting its importunities and lusts ?

Have I seriously considered the great damage and mischief that sin has done to human nature?

Have I applied myself with my whole strength and might to recover that resemblance which man, when he first came out of his Maker's hand, bore to him?

Have I contented myself with the form and outside of religion and godliness, neglecting the life and power thereof?

Have I laboured after the true mortification of the spirit, after that real and inward purity of soul, which Christ requires in all his disciples and followers?

Have I diligently and earnestly implored
ids and assistances of the Holy Spirit of

Have I laboured to improve my soul in knowledge and wisdom, in grace and holiness, taking heed to secure my salvation more than my temporal interest?

Have I been contented with my present portion of good here, according to the will of God ?

Have I not suffered myself to be immoderately discomposed at events which are not in my power; and been dissatisfied and uneasy in such circumstances, as the good providence of God has thought fit to place me?

Have I not been too covetous of the world ; its riches, honours, and pleasures?

Have I not sought to gain or keep them by sinful means?

Have I not been immoderately concerned and anxious about present things?

Have I not grieved overmuch for worldly crosses, losses, and disappointments? And, on the other side, have I not placed my happiness in its good things, and rejoiced in them overmuch?

Have I laboured to disentangle my affections from this world, and to raise up my mind to the things which are above; the enjoyments of that superior world, for which I was principally designed ?

Have I been diligent and faithful in that

place and state of life, unto which it hath pleased God to call me ?

Have I been diligent in doing my own business, and to provide those things that are needful and expedient for myself and family, and such as depend upon me?

Have I endeavoured to make myself useful in the world, and charitable to my fellowcreatures?

Have I been temperate and chaste, as one that is sensible that the perfection and happiness of a reasonable creature does not consist in sensual enjoyments, but in those that are spiritual ?

Have I, therefore, watched against the lusts of the flesh ?

Have I not had an impure heart, or unclean affections, or offended by any unchaste behaviour, words, or actions?

Have I abstained from all unnatural and unlawful pleasures of sense; and been moderate in the use of such as are lawful, and allowed by the Christian religion?

Have I restrained my appetite; have I not
committed excess in eating and drinking, in
sleep, or recreation ?

Have I frequently exercised myself in self-
d mortification, that my flesh might