I find to this day seven abominations in my heart:

1. Inclining to unbelief;
2. Suddenly to forget the love and mercy that Christ manifesteth;
3. A leaning to the works of the law;
4. Wanderings and coldness in prayer;
5. To forget to watch for that I pray for;
6. Apt to murmur because I have no more, and yet ready to abuse what I have;
7. I can do none of those things which God commands me, but my corruptions will thrust in themselves.

     When I would do good, evil is present with me. These things I continually see and feel, and am afflicted and oppressed with, yet the wisdom of God doth order them for my good;

1. They make me abhor myself;
2. They keep me from trusting my heart;
3. They convince me of the insufficiency of all inherent righteousness;
4. They show me the necessity of flying to Jesus;
5. They press me to pray unto God;
6. They show me the need I have to watch and be sober;
7. And provoke me to pray unto God, through Christ to help me, and carry me through this world.