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therefore the ancients suppose came down from heaven, I mean the knowledge of ourselves. In the language of the Psalmist, to ,, [[underline]]commune with our own Hearts, [[/underline]] ,, to pry into its secret springs and motives if action, to examine its favourite tendencies and propensities, may be no pleasing task, but certainly is a very necessary and profitable one. it will teach us, where the first assault of temptation is likely to be made, and therefore, where we ought most to be on our guard. It will shew us the variety of our own imperfections, and therefore teach us to be humble and forgiving to others. It will point out to us the uncertainty of every earthly advantage, and therefore will incline us to extend that charity to the distressed, of which we ourselves may one day stand in need.
