Preparation For Sufferings - Assurance and Comfort

"Oh, but I cannot be satisfied with your assurance! I fear I will be overtaken by temptations when they come to a height. My experience with the deceits and treacherousness of my own heart makes it seem impossible to me to do as these blessed souls did when I come to similar trials." It is good that you suspect your own heart and tremble in yourself. This fear will keep you awake while others are securely sleeping.