self-trustn.

1526 R. Whitford tr. Martiloge f. cxxxiij A religyous persone sholde..in no wyse trust vnto hymselfe, for selfe trust (sayd he) is the moder of passyons and trouble.

1583 A. Golding tr. J. Calvin Serm. on Deuteronomie ii. 12 Let vs vnderstand that there is no strength in vs, and that we must rid our selues of all selfetrust [Fr. fiance].

1606 R. Allen Doctr. Gospel i. 98 The grace of faith..renounceth all selfe-trust, and trust in any creature.

1654 J. Horn Διατριβὴ περὶ Παιδο-βαπτισμου̃ 44 Little children..have no other hope or confidence, excercise no selfe care, selfe trust, or distrustfull thoughts of God, but are cast upon him.

1730 S. Wright Human Virtues ii. 25 We are directed diligently to guard against..self-conceit, vain-glory, self-trust, and pride.

a1771 S. Merivale Daily Devotions (1783) 68 From a sense of my own weakness,..I am forced to give up all self-trust and confidence; and would earnestly seek the aids of thy grace, which alone is sufficient for me.

1841 R. W. Emerson Heroism in Ess. 1st Ser. (London ed.) 253 Self-trust is the essence of Heroism.

1862 E. M. Goulburn Thoughts Personal Relig. 145 Those..who in one and the same act of faith have renounced both self-will and self-trust.

1903 N.Y. Observer & Chron. 5 Feb. 171/1 The knowledge that in a moment of self trust he may open a door which Christ has closed..may well lead him to humble himself sincerely.

1977 Jrnl. Philos. Sport 4 56 The self-trust born from successful encounters with risk.

2007 A. Sansone Working with Parents & Infants iii. 35 Parents teach their child assertiveness and self-trust.

2015 C. Woodall Atonement iii. 145 Why should further trial befall them?..To prevent self-trust... To promote humility.