man can well observe his own growth in grace, but by accounting seldomer returns of sin, and a more frequent victory over temptations; concerning which every man makes his observations, according as he makes his inquiries and search after himself. In order to this it was that St. Paul wrote, before receiving the holy sacrament “Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat.” This precept was given in those days when they communicated every day; and therefore a daily examination also was intended.