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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. What does Guyon use to illustrate what one should do after saying a prayer?

2. Guyon writes at length about what?

3. There is a level at which the Lord will bestow ____________ at your confession.

4. If the answer to #160 is correct, do you have any real cause for worry?

5. She says that once the Spirit is in tune with God, what follows?

Short Essay Questions

1. When can "continual prayer" be found? What else does Guyon say about this passive attitude towards prayer?

2. What does Guyon have to say about passivity?

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

4. What does Guyon say about doctrine?

5. What does Guyon believe is the ultimate goal of a Christian? How does she support this belief?

6. How does Guyon explain the ability to be active while resting?

7. What does Guyon say about those who have reached the point of continual prayer?

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

9. How does Guyon illustrate this idea of passivity?

10. What does Guyon have to say on the subject of confession?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Guyon speaks of a concept she calls the "law of central tendency".

Part 1) Describe this law. How does this reinforce her other beliefs?

Part 2) How does this law represent a theme found in this book?

Part 3) Does this law follow human nature? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

One can gain godliness.

Part 1) What is godliness? How can one gain godliness?

Part 2) How might a person know when he or she has gained godliness?

Part 3) Why would one want to gain godliness? How might this affect one's life? How would godliness affect your own life?

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