IN THE WORLD. 461 prays, as well as strives, that the know- ledge of his own faults may make him more humble, and his sense of the Divine mercies more grateful. Fie will find that his faith, even though it does not want sincerity, will' too frequently want energy. He has, therefore, to watch against cold and heartless prayer ; though, perhaps, the humility arising from this consciousness is a benefit in another way. He feels it dif- ficult to bring every " thought into cap- tivity to the obedience of Christ," yet he goes on cheerily, willing to believe 'that what may be difficult is not impossible. He has to struggle against over-anxiety for temporal things. He has to preserve simplicity of intention, consistency, and perseverance. He has, in short, to watch against a long list of sins, errors, and temptations, which he will find heavier in weight, and more in number, the more closely he tools into his catalogue. Thepraying Christian in theworld has, above all, to watch against the fear ofman, '3
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