First, Resolve upon, and daily endeavour to practise, a life of seriousness and strict sobriety.
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Again, Be careful to make a good improvement of precious time.
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I bless God for this retirement: I never was more thankful for any thing than I have been of late for the necessity I am under of self-denial in many respects.
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When you cease from labour, fill up your time in reading, meditation, and prayer: and while your hands are labouring, let your heart be employed, as much as possible, in divine thoughts.
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Worldly pleasures, such as flow from greatness, riches, honours, and sensual gratifications, are infinitely worse than none.
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I fear God never showed mercy to one so vile as I.
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