-This is not done by any immediate revelation or impulse, or merely by any text brought to the mind -for all these things are equivocal and delusory-- but by coinciding with the testimony of their own consciences as to their uprightness in embracing the gospel and giving themselves up to the service of God. So that, whilst they are examining themselves concerning the reality of their conversion, and find Scriptural evidence of it, the Holy Spirit from time to time shines upon His own work, excites their holy affections into lively exercise, renders them very efficacious upon their conduct, and thus puts the matter beyond all doubt- -Thomas Scott-.