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Literary
November 28, 1836
The Watchman
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
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A devotional essay from the Christian Intelligencer titled 'HEAVENLY PATHS,' featuring 15 morning self-inquiry questions to foster reflection on faith, gratitude, moral conduct, and commitment to God, emphasizing vigilance against sin and pursuit of righteousness.
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From the Christian Intelligencer.
HEAVENLY PATHS.
Serious self inquiries for every morning
1. Was God in my thoughts at lying down and rising up? and were the thoughts of Him sweet and precious to my soul?
2. In what frame is my heart this morning? Do I admire the goodness of God, in the last night's sleep, and for adding more time to my life? and am I heartily thankful?
3. Can I really commit myself and all my affairs to God this day, to be guided by his counsel, protected and provided for by his care, and to be entirely and cheerfully at his disposal?
4. Am I resolved to speak for God and his glory? And in the strength of Christ will I neither be afraid, ashamed, nor weary in well doing?
5. Am I a child of God, an heir of glory, or a slave to sin, and a child of the devil? If I am God's child should I not wear the garments of righteousness? If an heir of heaven, should I not cast off the rags of corruption and take heed of defiling myself with sin? Should I not do more than others?
6. Who is the greatest deceiver? If my heart, should I not be jealous and watchful over it? Where are the greatest dangers and pernicious mistakes? If in soul concerns, should I not venture the loss of all, rather than lose my precious, never-dying soul?
7. Who are the most implacable, powerful, and soul destroying enemies; but the world, the flesh, and the devil? And should I not watch, and be sober, so as neither to idolize the first, pamper the second, or listen to the third?
8. Who is or can be my best friend, but God? And should I not fear His displeasure more than death. desire his favor more than life, and through all this day, love, honor and obey Him?
9. Where is the greatest vanity and vexation but in the world? And should I not live above it? Is not Godliness the greatest gain? And should I not make it my chief business?
10. What is my heavenly work but to run a race, fight, strive, and wrestle? And can I do all this without care, diligence and watchfulness?
11. Whose eyes will be upon me all this day to observe my head and heart, my lip and life, but His, who is the Judge of all the earth? And dare I sin in his presence, and affront him to his face?
12. If I should spend this day in vanity idleness and sin, will it not be sorrowful at night? If I spend it holily, and profitably, shall I not pray with greater confidence, lie down more peacefully, and have the testimony of conscience for my rejoicing?
13. How would I have this day appear at the day of judgment? Ought not my thoughts, words, and actions to be such now as I shall then wish them to have been.
14. How may I this day order my secular business with most wisdom and prudence integrity, and uprightness, and for my real advantage?
15. Am I now fit to draw nigh to God in prayer, and can I seek first, and as my chief concern, the kingdom of God, and his righteousness?
HEAVENLY PATHS.
Serious self inquiries for every morning
1. Was God in my thoughts at lying down and rising up? and were the thoughts of Him sweet and precious to my soul?
2. In what frame is my heart this morning? Do I admire the goodness of God, in the last night's sleep, and for adding more time to my life? and am I heartily thankful?
3. Can I really commit myself and all my affairs to God this day, to be guided by his counsel, protected and provided for by his care, and to be entirely and cheerfully at his disposal?
4. Am I resolved to speak for God and his glory? And in the strength of Christ will I neither be afraid, ashamed, nor weary in well doing?
5. Am I a child of God, an heir of glory, or a slave to sin, and a child of the devil? If I am God's child should I not wear the garments of righteousness? If an heir of heaven, should I not cast off the rags of corruption and take heed of defiling myself with sin? Should I not do more than others?
6. Who is the greatest deceiver? If my heart, should I not be jealous and watchful over it? Where are the greatest dangers and pernicious mistakes? If in soul concerns, should I not venture the loss of all, rather than lose my precious, never-dying soul?
7. Who are the most implacable, powerful, and soul destroying enemies; but the world, the flesh, and the devil? And should I not watch, and be sober, so as neither to idolize the first, pamper the second, or listen to the third?
8. Who is or can be my best friend, but God? And should I not fear His displeasure more than death. desire his favor more than life, and through all this day, love, honor and obey Him?
9. Where is the greatest vanity and vexation but in the world? And should I not live above it? Is not Godliness the greatest gain? And should I not make it my chief business?
10. What is my heavenly work but to run a race, fight, strive, and wrestle? And can I do all this without care, diligence and watchfulness?
11. Whose eyes will be upon me all this day to observe my head and heart, my lip and life, but His, who is the Judge of all the earth? And dare I sin in his presence, and affront him to his face?
12. If I should spend this day in vanity idleness and sin, will it not be sorrowful at night? If I spend it holily, and profitably, shall I not pray with greater confidence, lie down more peacefully, and have the testimony of conscience for my rejoicing?
13. How would I have this day appear at the day of judgment? Ought not my thoughts, words, and actions to be such now as I shall then wish them to have been.
14. How may I this day order my secular business with most wisdom and prudence integrity, and uprightness, and for my real advantage?
15. Am I now fit to draw nigh to God in prayer, and can I seek first, and as my chief concern, the kingdom of God, and his righteousness?
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Devotional Inquiries
Morning Reflection
Christian Self Examination
Moral Vigilance
Spiritual Guidance
What entities or persons were involved?
From The Christian Intelligencer.
Literary Details
Title
Heavenly Paths.
Author
From The Christian Intelligencer.
Subject
Serious Self Inquiries For Every Morning
Key Lines
1. Was God In My Thoughts At Lying Down And Rising Up? And Were The Thoughts Of Him Sweet And Precious To My Soul?
5. Am I A Child Of God, An Heir Of Glory, Or A Slave To Sin, And A Child Of The Devil? If I Am God's Child Should I Not Wear The Garments Of Righteousness?
8. Who Is Or Can Be My Best Friend, But God? And Should I Not Fear His Displeasure More Than Death. Desire His Favor More Than Life, And Through All This Day, Love, Honor And Obey Him?
11. Whose Eyes Will Be Upon Me All This Day To Observe My Head And Heart, My Lip And Life, But His, Who Is The Judge Of All The Earth? And Dare I Sin In His Presence, And Affront Him To His Face?
15. Am I Now Fit To Draw Nigh To God In Prayer, And Can I Seek First, And As My Chief Concern, The Kingdom Of God, And His Righteousness?