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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. She says that the soul is like ____________________ in that it can move forward actively or can passively wait.

2. Guyon says that the outward experiences with the Lord are necessary for whom?

3. She warns that trying to "produce a contrite heart" through your own endeavors _____________________ true repentance.

4. Who should be the one praying?

5. She warns that you are not to do anything except pull yourself inward toward a closer relationship with the Lord and allow Him to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Guyon say about one's feelings toward his or her own sins compared to God's feelings about sin?

2. What does Guyon warn regarding a time of passivity?

3. What does Guyon have to say about activity prompted by the Spirit? How does she illustrate this point?

4. What does Guyon have to say about passivity?

5. What does Guyon say about doctrine?

6. What is one expected to feel at a time of confession? What does Guyon say about this?

7. What is Guyon's warning against ritual prayer?

8. What does Guyon have to say about inward and outward actions?

9. What does Guyon say about intercession?

10. What does Guyon say about becoming comfortable with outward experiences?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An entire chapter is given to those who cannot read.

Part 1) Why is this chapter important during the time in which this book was written? Is it still important today? Why or why not?

Part 2) What does she suggest for the illiterate? If this is true, why do those who are literate need the Bible?

Part 3) Do you agree with Guyon in regards to the directions she gives the illiterate?

Essay Topic 2

Guyon makes the point that the "prayer of silence" necessarily prompts activity.

Part 1) What is the "prayer of silence?" How does this reinforce Guyon's other beliefs about prayer and being close to God?

Part 2) What activity does this prompt? How does it prompt activity? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Part 3) How is this prayer connected to the workings of the soul, spirit, and self?

Essay Topic 3

Guyon is specific about how to lead others to Christ.

Part 1) What does she say about leading others to Christ? Is this surprising? Why or why not?

Part 2) How might the Church of her day feel about this? How might the Church feel about this now?

Part 3) Are her suggestions valid and useful? Why or why not?

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