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objects and occasions of lust? bridling my tongue from lascivious speeches; forbearing all manner of obsceneness and wantonness; abstaining from self-pollution, fornication, or any other natural or unnatural defilement of my body, either in deed or desire?

And being married, was I wise in my choice? and have I kept the marriage-bed undefiled, through a sanctified, sober, and seasonable use thereof?

Or, am I not guilty of manifold acts of uncleanness; at least of immodest looks, touches and embraces; of wanton speeches, gestures, apparel, and behaviour?

Have I not run into the manifold occasions of adultery and uncleanness; as idleness, gluttony, drunkenness, choice of such meats, drinks, or any other things that provoke lust; effeminate dancing, frequenting wanton company, or of unseasonable conversing with the other sex alone?

8th. The eighth commandment concerns the preservation of man's goods, the means of his comfortable maintenance in this life, forbidding all injuries and wrongs, under the name of stealing.

Have I a good title to the things which I possess, as by lawful inheritance, gift, reward, contract, or any other way which God allows? Have I been industrious and faithful in my calling, frugal and provident? Have I done that for which I have received pay or maintenance from others; and have I given to every man his own, whether tribute, wages, debts, or any other dues?

Or, have I not got my living by an unlawful calling? or have I impoverished myself and mine by idleness, luxurious and unnecessary expenses? by gaming, unadvised suretiship, or otherwise? Have I not withheld from myself or others, through covetousness, that which should have been expended?

Have I not gotten or kept my neighbour's goods, by fraud, oppression, falsehood, or by force, and made no restitution? Have I not some way or other impaired my neighbour's estate?