Self-examination.

Grant, O God,
that I may look upon my heart
with a stern unflinching eye;
that my sins and faults
may stand in all their wickedness before me.
That I may know and guard against them;
and in the examination I am about to make,
my heart and thoughts
may be as open to my sight,
as if they were laid bare before me.
Grant this, O God,
that I may become good and virtuous in Thy sight.
Amen.

Have I done my duty towards my God?

Did I commence this day by devotion?

Have I in any way transgressed his Commandments?

Have I given up my own inclinations for the sake of others ?

Have I gained any victory over myself ?

Have I given way to temper, impatience or anger?

Have I done evil?

Have I resisted temptation?

Have I done all that I had resolved to do to-day?

Have I done my duty towards my parents?

Have I done my duty in that station where it hath pleased God to place me?

What have I done?

Have I done good?

Almighty Father,
bend Thy gracious ear to the confession I have made,
and forgive the sins I have committed.
O if I have done any trifling good that is acceptable to Thee,
if I have performed my earthly duties
in a manner pleasing to Thee,
O most merciful God,
forgive my sins
and give me strength
to guard against them in the future,
that each day I may draw nearer to my Heavenly Father,
and each night my heart may glow
in joy, and love, and adoration.

Hear me, O God,
hear me from Thy throne of mercy,
and for the sake of Thy great name,
O answer me!