into_o the_o divine_a light_n she_o may_v confident_o rely_v and_o repose_v and_o without_o this_o prop_n the_o high_a she_o ascend_v the_o low_a will_v be_v she_o fall_v back_o again_o the_o ten_o maxim_n that_o in_o this_o high_a exercise_n of_o recollection_n the_o three_o theological_a virtue_n faith_n hope_n and_o charity_n must_v perfect_v and_o possess_v the_o three_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n understanding_n memory_n and_o will._n it_o be_v in_o the_o first_o place_n to_o be_v observe_v as_o a_o undoubted_a truth_n that_o a_o foul_a can_v in_o this_o life_n be_v unite_v to_o god_n immediate_o by_o her_o understanding_n memory_n will_n imagination_n or_o any_o other_o sense_n power_n or_o faculty_n whatsoever_o but_o only_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o faith_n in_o her_o understanding_n by_o hope_n in_o her_o memory_n and_o by_o love_n in_o she_o will._n these_o three_o virtue_n must_v therefore_o 65._o read_v f._n cisnerius_n ch_n 65._o be_v introduce_v by_o our_o cooperation_n with_o the_o divine_a grace_n into_o the_o say_v three_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o pure_a and_o perfect_a manner_n that_o be_v possible_a if_o we_o will_v arrive_v at_o the_o height_n of_o divine_a union_n 1._o i'faith_o must_v so_o possess_v our_o understanding_n as_o to_o deprive_v it_o for_o that_o present_a of_o all_o other_o knowledge_n than_o that_o of_o god_n only_o 2._o hope_v must_v blot_v out_o of_o our_o memory_n all_o image_n and_o thought_n of_o possess_v any_o thing_n but_o god_n only_o 3._o charity_n must_v unclothe_v our_o will_n of_o all_o affection_n joy_n content_n satisfaction_n in_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o god_n only_o for_o faith_n tell_v we_o of_o thing_n which_o can_v be_v understand_v by_o natural_a light_n and_o reason_n hope_v look_v upon_o such_o thing_n as_o we_o have_v not_o hold_v not_o possess_v not_o and_o charity_n retire_v our_o love_n from_o all_o creature_n to_o employ_v it_o all_o on_o our_o creator_n the_o three_o power_n therefore_o of_o our_o soul_n must_v be_v perfect_v by_o these_o three_o virtue_n our_o understanding_n must_v be_v inform_v with_o this_o pure_a faith_n our_o memory_n unclothe_v of_o all_o possession_n by_o this_o pure_a hope_n and_o our_o will_n fill_v with_o divine_a affection_n by_o this_o pure_a charity_n thus_o refuse_v deny_v and_o empty_v our_o whole_a soul_n of_o all_o that_o be_v not_o this_o perfect_a faith_n hope_n and_o charity_n in_o this_o divine_a practice_n be_v find_v a_o absolute_a assurance_n against_o all_o the_o subtle_a snare_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o self-love_n for_o a_o soul_n which_o be_v thus_o entire_o denude_v and_o strip_v of_o all_o active_a knowledge_n possession_n and_o love_n of_o thing_n create_v must_v needs_o remain_v in_o god_n in_o a_o certain_a tranquillity_n passiveness_n cessation_n sleep_n annihilation_n absorption_n so_o that_o there_o can_v nothing_o be_v find_v out_o of_o god_n for_o satan_n sin_n or_o sensuality_n to_o attempt_v against_o but_o to_o facilitate_v the_o intelligence_n and_o practice_n of_o this_o high_a matter_n upon_o which_o foundation_n stand_v the_o whole_a edifice_n of_o this_o holy_a recollection_n and_o divine_a union_n let_v we_o particular_o deduce_v and_o exemplify_v how_o the_o understanding_n be_v to_o be_v place_v in_o pure_a faith_n the_o memory_n in_o pure_a hope_n and_o the_o will_n in_o purâ—_n charity_n the_o eleven_o maxim_n that_o our_o understanding_n muâ—_n be_v settle_v in_o pure_a faith_n the_o practice_n of_o this_o point_n be_v thuâ—_n 28._o f._n cisnerius_n ch_n 28._o have_v conceive_v some_o mystery_n of_o our_o saviour_n passion_n or_o the_o like_a for_o the_o subject_n of_o our_o prayer_n we_o ruminate_v a_o while_n upon_o it_o not_o â—_o much_o to_o admire_v our_o lord_n jesus_n aâ—_n imitate_v he_o and_o we_o desire_v to_o know_v his_o virtue_n that_o we_o may_v practiâ—e_v they_o in_o our_o own_o particular_a by_o hiâ—_n perfect_a example_n then_o we_o make_v a_o act_n of_o faith_n faith_n a_o act_n of_o faith_n say_v i_o firm_o believe_v that_o this_o my_o suffer_a saviour_n be_v not_o only_o a_o man_n but_o also_o my_o sovereign_a lord_n god_n i_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v almighty_a submit_v himself_o to_o pilate_n be_v the_o creator_n become_v a_o creature_n be_v immortal_a become_v mortal_a and_o that_o in_o as_o much_o as_o he_o iâ—_n god_n he_o be_v with_o i_o within_o i_o without_o i_o about_o i_o above_o i_o beneath_o i_o and_o so_o in_o all_o creature_n which_o have_v a_o be_v afterward_o we_o speak_v further_o to_o our_o saviour_n o_o my_o dear_a lord_n and_o lover_n teach_v i_o now_o my_o lesson_n that_o in_o requital_n of_o what_o thou_o have_v do_v for_o i_o i_o may_v keep_v thou_o company_n in_o thy_o suffering_n and_o then_o we_o quit_v all_o discourse_n think_v we_o have_v no_o understanding_n at_o all_o left_a and_o look_v on_o our_o sweet_a saviour_n only_o by_o faith_n which_o have_v this_o property_n say_v s._n thomas_n to_o aquin._n s._n tho._n of_o aquin._n elevate_v the_o soul_n to_o god_n and_o free_v it_o from_o all_o creature_n for_o so_o long_o as_o there_o be_v discourse_n in_o our_o understanding_n image_n in_o our_o memory_n joy_n or_o tenderness_n in_o our_o will_n these_o power_n have_v not_o pure_a god_n but_o sensible_a thing_n for_o their_o object_n because_o god_n be_v above_o all_o sensibility_n must_v be_v find_v without_o all_o creature_n and_o consequent_o if_o we_o can_v be_v total_o abstract_v from_o all_o thing_n create_v we_o shall_v infallible_o lay_v hold_n on_o our_o creator_n it_o be_v therefore_o impossible_a say_v denys_n st._n denys_n the_o divine_a s._n denys_n to_o be_v true_o unite_v to_o god_n unless_o we_o leave_v all_o material_a operation_n both_o in_o sense_n and_o in_o spirit_n that_o be_v unless_o we_o lie_v aside_o all_o sense_n all_o discourse_n all_o imagination_n and_o all_o way_n of_o humane_a wisdom_n till_o we_o can_v do_v this_o let_v we_o not_o think_v to_o become_v perfect_a contemplative_n the_o twelve_o maxim_n that_o our_o memory_n must_v be_v settle_v in_o pure_a hope_n which_o be_v do_v by_o forget_v all_o thing_n create_v heaven_n earth_n ourselves_o all_o &_o be_v whole_o take_v up_o with_o god_n and_o absorb_v in_o the_o divinity_n so_o that_o by_o a_o simple_a remembrance_n that_o we_o be_v with_o god_n without_o look_v back_o to_o reiterate_v the_o same_o reflection_n we_o repose_v and_o slumber_v sweet_o in_o he_o stay_v upon_o no_o image_n whatsoever_o even_o of_o our_o saviour_n himself_o for_o as_o he_o in_o as_o much_o as_o concern_v his_o humanity_n call_v 6._o joh._n 14._o 6._o himself_o the_o way_n so_o he_o thereby_o insinuate_v that_o we_o be_v not_o to_o remain_v in_o the_o way_n but_o to_o march_v on_o to_o our_o way_n end_n which_o be_v his_o divinity_n no_o marvel_n then_o if_o we_o find_v in_o explicate_v the_o doctrine_n of_o mystical_a divine_n explicate_v the_o prescript_n of_o mystical_a divine_n this_o doctrine_n that_o to_o arrive_v at_o the_o height_n of_o contemplation_n we_o must_v leave_v off_o all_o sort_n of_o meditation_n though_o it_o be_v on_o the_o life_n and_o death_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n because_o in_o all_o meditation_n there_o be_v ever_o something_o that_o be_v sensible_a to_o which_o nature_n apply_v itself_o hinder_v our_o soul_n from_o soar_v up_o to_o the_o fineness_n and_o quintessence_n of_o contemplation_n which_o be_v and_o can_v be_v only_o a_o pure_a spiritual_a and_o insensible_a thing_n it_o be_v true_a that_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o life_n and_o death_n of_o our_o love_a saviour_n be_v a_o most_o powerful_a mean_n to_o mount_v up_o to_o this_o contemplation_n of_o his_o divinity_n but_o let_v we_o not_o make_v that_o the_o end_n which_o be_v but_o the_o mean_n and_o way_n to_o it_o the_o thirteen_o maxim_n that_o our_o will_n must_v be_v settle_v in_o pure_a charity_n this_o be_v do_v by_o withdraw_v it_o from_o all_o sort_n of_o joy_n proceed_v from_o any_o natural_a supernatural_a or_o moral_a good_a joy_n be_v a_o certain_a content_n which_o our_o will_n take_v in_o something_o we_o prize_v quit_v how_o all_o joy_n be_v to_o be_v quit_v and_o this_o joy_n be_v either_o active_a when_o we_o may_v leave_v it_o or_o passive_a when_o it_o be_v not_o in_o our_o power_n to_o quit_v it_o now_o to_o take_v joy_n and_o content_n in_o natural_a good_n as_o health_n wealth_n friend_n etc._n etc._n or_o wit_n sagacity_n discretion_n etc._n etc._n be_v a_o plain_a vanity_n to_o joy_v in_o moral_a good_n as_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o virtue_n etc._n etc._n be_v to_o imitate_v the_o pagan_a philosopher_n who_o love_v virtue_n for_o virtue_n sake_n and_o make_v that_o their_o end_n which_o be_v only_o our_o way_n to_o it_o supernatural_a good_n be_v either_o the_o gratuite_n gift_n of_o god_n
suffer_v either_o in_o these-like_a inconsiderable_a occasion_n or_o perchance_o in_o matter_n of_o more_o difficulty_n to_o be_v support_v wherewith_o this_o miserable_a life_n be_v replenish_v 3._o in_o all_o which_o accident_n though_o it_o be_v good_a to_o produce_v divers_a act_n of_o practise_v make_v act_n of_o that_o virtue_n thou_o then_o practise_v virtue_n conformable_a to_o the_o variety_n of_o the_o subject_n yet_o follow_v the_o rule_n already_o prescribe_v thou_o be_v to_o exercise_v thyself_o in_o such_o act_n as_o direct_o aim_n at_o that_o virtue_n thou_o then_o practise_v as_o for_o example_n if_o at_o the_o time_n when_o these_o occasion_n be_v patience_n example_n in_o the_o virtue_n of_o patience_n offer_v thou_o be_v upon_o the_o acquisition_n of_o patience_n thy_o way_n be_v to_o form_v act_n of_o endure_v those_o particular_a contrariety_n with_o all_o willingness_n joyfulness_n and_o chearfulnesse_n if_o thy_o virtue_n be_v humility_n acknowledge_v humility_n of_o humility_n thyself_o most_o just_o deserve_v these_o and_o far_o great_a indignity_n if_o it_o be_v obedience_n yield_v ready_o and_o submit_v to_o god_n powerful_a hand_n obedience_n of_o obedience_n offer_v to_o obey_v if_o so_o he_o please_v not_o only_o all_o reasonable_a creature_n but_o even_o to_o sink_v below_o the_o brute_n beast_n and_o debase_v thyself_o under_o all_o thing_n which_o any_o way_n disgust_n or_o displease_v thou_o if_o it_o be_v poverty_n poverty_n of_o poverty_n content_v thyself_o in_o the_o want_n of_o all_o worldly_a comfort_n and_o convenience_n whatsoever_o if_o it_o be_v charity_n charity_n of_o charity_n produce_v act_n of_o love_n both_o towards_o thy_o neighbour_n as_o be_v instrumental_a to_o thy_o purchase_n of_o virtue_n and_o also_o towards_o god_n as_o be_v the_o principal_a and_o love_a cause_n whence_o these_o cross_n proceed_v or_o at_o least_o be_v permit_v to_o come_v upon_o thou_o for_o thy_o spiritual_a practice_n and_o profit_n and_o by_o this_o doctrine_n here_o deliver_v concern_v the_o divers_a accident_n which_o may_v daily_o befall_v thou_o thou_o may_v easy_o learn_v how_o to_o behave_v thyself_o and_o make_v act_n of_o the_o virtue_n thou_o practise_v in_o any_o one_o occasion_n of_o sickness_n persecution_n or_o other_o pressure_n which_o be_v of_o long_a durance_n 4._o as_o for_o the_o space_n of_o time_n which_o judge_n concern_v the_o time_n thou_o be_v to_o stay_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o each_o virtue_n thy_o director_n must_v be_v judge_n be_v to_o be_v employ_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o each_o virtue_n it_o be_v not_o for_o i_o to_o determine_v but_o it_o must_v be_v regulate_v by_o the_o condition_n diligence_n and_o necessity_n of_o each_o particular_a combatant_n and_o according_a to_o their_o much_o or_o little_a progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereof_o none_o can_v be_v a_o competent_a judge_n but_o he_o who_o be_v the_o guider_n and_o director_n of_o their_o soul_n 5._o but_o whosoever_o shall_v hearty_o settle_v himself_o to_o work_v with_o the_o devotion_n and_o diligence_n aforesaid_a progress_n yet_o thou_o may_v have_v some_o sign_n of_o thy_o progress_n may_v without_o doubt_n make_v great_a profit_n in_o few_o week_n practice_n and_o take_v this_o for_o one_o sure_a sign_n of_o thy_o proficiency_n if_o amid_o all_o dryness_n darkness_n and_o distress_n of_o thy_o soul_n and_o feel_v thyself_o bereave_v of_o all_o spiritual_a desolation_n whereof_o one_o be_v if_o thou_o lose_v not_o courage_n in_o time_n of_o desolation_n gust_n &_o comfort_n thou_o cease_v not_o to_o continue_v with_o courage_n in_o thy_o virtuous_a enterprise_n moreover_o the_o contradiction_n of_o thy_o sensuality_n in_o the_o form_n of_o act_n of_o virtue_n will_v afford_v thou_o a_o manifest_a testimony_n for_o the_o more_o that_o be_v weaken_v the_o more_o this_o be_v strengthen_v weaken_v another_o if_o the_o rebellion_n of_o thy_o sensuality_n be_v weaken_v so_o that_o to_o feel_v no_o rebellion_n in_o the_o inferior_a part_n especial_o in_o unforeseene_a assault_n be_v a_o true_a token_n of_o thy_o have_v obtain_v the_o virtue_n and_o as_o far_o forth_o as_o thy_o action_n be_v accompany_v with_o a_o promptitude_n and_o alacrity_n of_o spirit_n so_o far_o thou_o have_v just_a reason_n to_o think_v thou_o have_v profit_v in_o this_o exercise_n 6._o yet_o take_v heed_n of_o persuade_v thyself_o that_o thou_o be_v in_o sure_a possession_n of_o perfect_a virtue_n or_o absolute_a conqueror_n yet_o never_o think_v thyself_o a_o conqueror_n master_n of_o any_o one_o passion_n though_o happy_o thou_o have_v not_o a_o long_a time_n and_o after_o many_o hot_a skirmish_n feel_v these_o rebellious_a motion_n for_o the_o deceit_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o corruption_n dress_v because_o vice_n may_v be_v clothe_v in_o virtue_n dress_v of_o thy_o nature_n may_v herein_o be_v too_o hard_a for_o thou_o since_o that_o thing_n may_v be_v real_o a_o vice_n which_o secret_a pride_n cloth_n in_o the_o habit_n of_o virtue_n â—f_o furthermore_o thou_o steadfast_o beholde_v do_v and_o thou_o have_v yet_o much_o more_o to_o do_v the_o perfection_n to_o which_o god_n have_v call_v thou_o thou_o will_v easy_o grant_v that_o have_v thou_o make_v a_o far_o great_a progress_n in_o the_o path_n of_o perfection_n yet_o thou_o be_v scarce_o well_o enter_v into_o the_o first_o confine_n thereof_o 7._o and_o i_o must_v here_o put_v thou_o in_o want_v therefore_o look_v forward_o upon_o what_o thou_o yet_o want_v mind_n my_o dear_o belove_a that_o thou_o be_v still_o to_o look_v forward_o and_o advance_v thyself_o towards_o those_o many_o virtue_n thou_o want_v and_o not_o to_o reflect_v backward_o upon_o thy_o own_o small_a profit_n and_o progress_n for_o this_o be_v to_o be_v leave_v to_o thy_o lord_n god_n the_o true_a searcher_n and_o only_a knower_n of_o heart_n who_o lay_v open_v this_o secret_a to_o some_o and_o conceal_v it_o from_o other_o according_a to_o his_o divine_a knowledge_n of_o the_o pride_n or_o humility_n which_o will_v ensue_v thereupon_o and_o so_o as_o a_o love_a father_n take_v away_o from_o these_o all_o danger_n and_o give_v those_o a_o occasion_n to_o increase_v their_o virtue_n 8._o wherefore_o let_v the_o pious_a practitioner_n constancy_n and_o pursue_v thy_o exercise_n with_o patience_n and_o constancy_n pursue_v his_o exercise_n with_o patience_n and_o constancy_n though_o his_o perceive_v not_o its_o own_o progress_n assure_v himself_o that_o he_o shall_v in_o due_a time_n see_v and_o feel_v it_o when_o the_o divine_a providence_n shall_v be_v so_o please_v for_o his_o great_a profit_n chap._n xix_o how_o our_o enemy_n endeavour_v to_o make_v our_o virtue_n instrumental_a to_o our_o ruin_n 1._o our_o deceitful_a and_o dangerous_a enemy_n the_o devil_n tempt_v we_o also_o by_o those_o very_a virtue_n which_o we_o have_v acquire_v and_o cast_v they_o as_o it_o be_v stumble_v block_n in_o our_o way_n to_o occasion_v our_o ruin_n to_o this_o end_n virtue_n our_o enemy_n strive_v to_o make_v we_o take_v pleasure_n in_o our_o virtue_n he_o strive_v to_o make_v we_o please_v and_o delight_v ourselves_o in_o they_o that_o so_o be_v puff_v up_o in_o our_o self-conceit_n we_o may_v fall_v afterward_o into_o the_o dangerous_a precipice_n of_o pride_n 2._o but_o to_o secure_v thy_o soul_n from_o this_o fearful_a fall_n stand_v always_o in_o the_o open_a and_o plain_a field_n and_o persevere_v secure_o in_o the_o true_a and_o profound_a nothing_o but_o do_v thou_o consider_v thy_o own_o nothing_o consideration_n of_o thy_o own_o nothing_o confess_v that_o of_o thyself_o thou_o be_v nothing_o thou_o know_v nothing_o thou_o can_v do_v nothing_o and_o thou_o have_v nothing_o else_o in_o thou_o of_o thyself_o but_o eternal_a damnation_n 3._o and_o take_v a_o serious_a care_n to_o drive_v far_o from_o thou_o all_o such_o of_o thy_o own_o cogitation_n which_o seem_v to_o whisper_v against_o this_o selfe-knowledge_n for_o they_o sure_o be_v suggest_v by_o thy_o swear_a enemy_n and_o therefore_o if_o thou_o exclude_v they_o not_o from_o thy_o heart_n they_o will_v either_o kill_v or_o cruel_o wound_v it_o 4._o which_o truth_n that_o thou_o may_v apprehend_v i_o prescribe_v this_o rule_n unto_o thou_o when_o thou_o go_v about_o to_o contemplate_v thy_o own_o baseness_n think_v not_o of_o the_o benefit_n blessing_n gift_n and_o mark_v well_o what_o be_v within_o thou_o of_o thy_o own_o good_n and_o what_o of_o god_n gift_n gift_n and_o grace_n which_o thou_o find_v in_o thyself_o for_o these_o be_v none_o of_o thy_o good_n but_o god_n gift_n turn_v thou_o therefore_o to_o take_v a_o view_n of_o what_o be_v thy_o own_o and_o so_o thou_o shall_v right_o judge_v how_o great_a or_o rather_o how_o true_o nothing_o thou_o be_v which_o thou_o may_v thus_o do_v imagine_v the_o time_n before_o thou_o have_v a_o be_v and_o eternity_n what_o be_v thou_o from_o
sincere_a affection_n when_o shall_v i_o o_o only_a life_n of_o my_o soul_n relinquish_v all_o self-will_n and_o vanquish_v all_o my_o passion_n and_o imperfection_n 8._o in_o these_o and_o the_o like_a devotion_n thou_o may_v spend_v the_o evening_n and_o morning_n to_o excite_v cherish_v and_o increase_v thy_o desire_n to_o receive_v thy_o dear_a saviour_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v perfect_o please_v he_o and_o be_v most_o happy_o unite_v unto_o he_o and_o in_o thy_o pious_a practice_n of_o these_o thing_n take_v this_o caveat_n be_v sure_a to_o keep_v each_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o thy_o soul_n pure_a and_o curiosity_n but_o take_v heed_n of_o vanity_n and_o curiosity_n free_a from_o all_o curiosity_n of_o worldly_a thing_n and_o from_o all_o idle_a and_o vain_a thought_n take_v also_o the_o like_a care_n of_o thy_o outward_a sense_n lest_o thy_o heart_n steal_v out_o by_o they_o and_o so_o thou_o lose_v all_o thy_o devotion_n explication_n the_o time_n of_o the_o sacred_a communion_n communion_n at_o the_o time_n near_o the_o communion_n draw_v nigh_o think_v thou_o be_v to_o receive_v the_o lord_n who_o create_v this_o great_a universe_n and_o thou_o to_o his_o own_o likeness_n the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o die_v for_o thou_o nâ—ked_a on_o the_o do_v 1._o think_v what_o thou_o be_v go_v to_o do_v cross_n that_o increase_v goodness_n which_o have_v so_o often_o free_v thou_o from_o danger_n death_n and_o damnation_n which_o thy_o sin_n deserve_v thank_v he_o with_o most_o profound_a thank_v thank_v humility_n and_o adore_v he_o unite_n implore_v adore_v implore_v all_o thy_o spirit_n and_o force_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n together_o as_o true_a god_n and_o true_a man_n beg_v also_o his_o pardon_n for_o thy_o fault_n and_o that_o the_o same_o love_n which_o move_v he_o to_o grant_v thou_o this_o great_a gift_n may_v also_o induce_v he_o to_o purge_v thy_o soul_n from_o the_o stain_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o uncleanness_n thereby_o dispose_v it_o to_o a_o more_o pure_a and_o perfect_a union_n with_o his_o divine_a majesty_n when_o the_o priest_n pronounce_v those_o sacred_a word_n domine_fw-la non_fw-la say_v when_o domine_fw-la non_fw-la sum_fw-la dignus_fw-la be_v say_v sum_fw-la dignus_fw-la o_o lord_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a accompany_v he_o with_o these_o follow_v and_o speak_v to_o thy_o lord_n and_o love_n from_o the_o bottom_n of_o thy_o heart_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o receive_v thou_o o_o my_o great_a lord_n before_o who_o majesty_n the_o angel_n of_o heaven_n tremble_o confess_v their_o own_o nothing_o i_o be_o not_o worthy_a o_o my_o lord_n that_o thou_o shall_v enter_v into_o my_o heart_n who_o be_o one_o of_o the_o mean_a weak_a and_o ungratefull_a creature_n upon_o earth_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a o_o my_o lord_n that_o thou_o shall_v lodge_v with_o i_o because_o i_o love_v thou_o not_o and_o i_o remember_v thou_o not_o though_o these_o be_v prime_a reason_n of_o thy_o institute_n and_o remain_v in_o this_o most_o bless_a sacrament_n thus_o humble_a confound_v and_o abysm_n thyself_o humble_a and_o confound_v thyself_o thyself_o at_o the_o serious_a consideration_n of_o thy_o sin_n malice_n and_o misery_n but_o then_o raise_v up_o thy_o heart_n with_o hope_n by_o the_o follow_a word_n sed_fw-la hope_n but_o still_o raise_v up_o thy_o heart_n with_o hope_n tantum_fw-la dic_fw-la verbo_fw-la &_o sanabitur_fw-la anima_fw-la mea_fw-la do_v thou_o only_o speak_v the_o word_n o_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o soul_n will_v be_v save_v enter_v o_o my_o love_n into_o this_o unworthy_a harbour_n and_o make_v use_n of_o thy_o infinite_a power_n and_o goodness_n in_o pardon_v my_o sin_n supply_v my_o defect_n and_o protect_v i_o from_o my_o enemy_n 9_o and_o after_o thou_o have_v receive_v expression_n text._n have_v communicate_v entertain_v thy_o guest_n with_o amorous_a expression_n this_o divine_a sacrament_n betake_v thou_o present_o to_o the_o innermost_a closet_n of_o thy_o heart_n and_o there_o enter_v into_o communication_n with_o thy_o holy_a guest_n use_v these_o or_o the_o like_a love_a and_o respectful_a expression_n what_o have_v move_v thou_o o_o great_a king_n of_o king_n to_o enter_v in_o to_o i_o who_o be_o nothing_o but_o a_o miserable_a despicable_a vild_a blind_a and_o naked_a creature_n and_o he_o will_v answer_v thou_o love_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o dove_n my_o friend_n my_o sister_n my_o spouse_n and_o my_o dear_o belove_v then_o thou_o may_v reply_v o_o increated_a love_n o_o sweet_a dilection_n o_o friendly_a and_o faithful_a charity_n what_o will_v thou_o have_v i_o do_v what_o demand_v thou_o what_o desire_v thou_o i_o ask_v nothing_o say_v he_o but_o love_n i_o will_v have_v nothing_o burn_v in_o the_o hearth_n of_o thy_o heart_n but_o the_o fire_n of_o my_o love_n that_o it_o may_v devour_v all_o foreign_a love_n within_o thou_o and_o destroy_v all_o self-will_a and_o seek_v this_o this_o be_v my_o desire_n because_o i_o will_v be_v true_o thou_o and_o will_v have_v thou_o likewise_o be_v total_o i_o which_o can_v never_o be_v compass_v until_o thou_o free_o deliver_v up_o thyself_o to_o my_o will_n and_o pleasure_n for_o without_o this_o entire_a resignation_n thy_o fancy_n will_v be_v always_o fasten_v to_o the_o love_a and_o like_n of_o thyself_o and_o thy_o own_o action_n be_v they_o never_o so_o mean_a i_o desire_v therefore_o that_o thou_o shall_v hate_v thyself_o that_o thou_o may_v have_v the_o love_n of_o i_o i_o demand_v thy_o heart_n for_o my_o habitation_n that_o i_o may_v join_v and_o unite_v it_o unto_o i_o for_o to_o this_o end_n be_v my_o heart_n open_v to_o thou_o upon_o the_o altar_n of_o my_o cross_n my_o will_n be_v i_o say_v o_o my_o dear_o belove_a spouse_n that_o thou_o desire_v nothing_o think_v nothing_o understand_v nothing_o see_v nothing_o feel_v nothing_o but_o myself_o only_o that_o so_o i_o only_o may_v be_v in_o thâ—e_n and_o thou_o total_o turn_v into_o i_o and_o that_o thou_o may_v possess_v in_o i_o perfect_a quiet_a and_o i_o in_o thou_o pleasant_a context_n 10._o last_o thou_o shall_v offer_v the_o holy_a father_n and_o last_o offer_v up_o the_o divine_a son_n to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n son_n to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n for_o thyself_o for_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o for_o the_o soul_n depart_v in_o memory_n and_o union_n of_o that_o divine_a oblation_n which_o he_o offer_v upon_o the_o holy_a cross_n present_v in_o like_a manner_n all_o the_o unbloody_a sacrifice_n to_o the_o divine_a majesty_n which_o be_v that_o day_n offer_v up_o in_o his_o universal_a church_n chap._n xxxi_o of_o spiritual_a communion_n although_o my_o beloved_a thou_o can_v receive_v thy_o sweet_a saviour_n communicate_v 1._o thou_o may_v thus_o often_o communicate_v sacramental_o only_o once_o a_o day_n yet_o thou_o may_v receive_v he_o spiritual_o every_o hour_n and_o moment_n for_o nothing_o can_v hinder_v thou_o from_o this_o but_o only_o thy_o own_o fault_n and_o negligence_n and_o this_o spiritual_a communion_n may_v sometime_o prove_v more_o profitable_a to_o thy_o soul_n and_o please_v to_o thy_o saviour_n than_o the_o sacramental_a especial_o if_o there_o be_v a_o defect_n in_o thy_o due_a and_o diligent_a preparation_n 2._o for_o as_o often_o as_o thou_o desire_v desire_n by_o frequent_a desire_n to_o receive_v thy_o love_a lord_n god_n thus_o spiritual_o into_o thy_o soul_n thou_o shall_v find_v he_o ever_o ready_a to_o feast_v thou_o with_o his_o own_o sacred_a hand_n and_o thou_o may_v thus_o easy_o dispose_v thyself_o unto_o it_o turn_v thyself_o to_o thy_o saviour_n to_o this_o end_n reflect_v upon_o thy_o own_o frailty_n and_o frequent_a fail_n and_o conceive_v a_o inward_a sorrow_n and_o detestation_n of_o thy_o defect_n then_o make_v thy_o supplication_n with_o a_o love_a affection_n that_o he_o will_v not_o disdain_v to_o enter_v thy_o poor_a cottage_n and_o feast_v thou_o with_o his_o own_o true_a body_n and_o blood_n 3._o so_o also_o when_o thou_o be_v move_v passion_n and_o it_o be_v a_o excellent_a exercise_n against_o passion_n with_o a_o pious_a zeal_n against_o any_o perverse_a passion_n and_o desire_v efficacious_o to_o mortify_v it_o or_o to_o plant_v some_o virtue_n in_o thy_o soul_n make_v use_n of_o this_o spiritual_a communion_n by_o convert_v thy_o thought_n towards_o thy_o lord_n god_n and_o invoke_v his_o aid_n with_o ardent_a prayer_n beseech_v he_o to_o enter_v and_o possess_v the_o secret_a part_n of_o thy_o soul_n or_o call_v to_o mind_v thy_o last_o sacramental_a communion_n speak_v to_o he_o with_o a_o inflame_a desire_n when_o o_o my_o good_a god_n shall_v i_o again_o welcome_v thou_o into_o the_o closet_n of_o my_o heart_n come_v now_o o_o my_o saviour_n and_o comfort_v i_o spiritual_o with_o the_o like_a strength_n and_o virtue_n explication_n if_o thou_o will_v practise_v this_o pious_a profit_n how_o to_o make_v
victory_n into_o your_o own_o peaceful_a conscience_n and_o keep_v there_o a_o delicious_a 13_o call_v by_o isay_n sabbatum_fw-la delicatum_fw-la esa_n 58._o 13_o sabbath_n of_o repose_n in_o the_o happy_a enjoyment_n of_o unspeakable_a delight_n the_o seven_o chief_a ambush_n of_o our_o enemy_n 1._o self-love_n which_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o inproficiency_n in_o the_o way_n of_o perfection_n 2._o few_o be_v find_v free_a from_o it_o 3._o to_o avoid_v this_o snare_n we_o must_v seek_v god_n honour_n in_o all_o our_o action_n 4._o to_o self-love_n belong_v unmortified_a sensuality_n which_o must_v be_v tame_v by_o cut_v off_o superfluity_n 5._o to_o the_o same_o pertain_v pride_n self-conceit_n etc._n etc._n which_o must_v be_v remedy_v by_o the_o practice_n of_o humility_n 6._o also_o the_o passion_n of_o our_o inferior_a nature_n love_n hatred_n etc._n etc._n to_o which_o we_o must_v oppose_v peace_n of_o heart_n 7._o last_o the_o adhere_n to_o our_o own_o will_n and_o judgement_n which_o must_v be_v cure_v by_o obedience_n 8._o note_v a_o triple_a obedience_n 2._o immoderate_a affection_n to_o creature_n 1._o this_o distract_v we_o from_o our_o creator_n against_o which_o we_o must_v provide_v poverty_n of_o spirit_n 2._o affection_n to_o person_n corrupt_v our_o judgement_n 3._o we_o must_v remedy_v it_o by_o love_v all_o impartial_o in_o and_o for_o god_n 4._o spiritual_a comfort_n may_v be_v sometime_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n therefore_o we_o must_v not_o stay_v in_o they_o but_o transcend_v they_o 3._o extroversion_n or_o a_o inordinate_a application_n of_o ourselves_o to_o external_a thing_n 1._o which_o choke_v up_o devotion_n therefore_o we_o must_v not_o thrust_v ourselves_o upon_o employment_n 2._o but_o curb_v our_o fancy_n 3._o perform_v work_n of_o obedience_n necessity_n and_o charity_n without_o engage_v our_o affection_n 4._o and_o strive_v to_o get_v into_o our_o interior_a 5._o by_o fix_v our_o heart_n on_o christ_n crucify_v 4._o bitterness_n of_o heart_n sadness_n frowardness_n etc._n etc._n 2._o all_o which_o proceed_v either_o from_o nature_n indiscretion_n thoughtfulnesse_n presumption_n or_o immortification_n 3._o and_o must_v be_v sweeten_v with_o charity_n 4._o to_o this_o belong_v a_o certain_a grudge_n at_o god_n providence_n which_o must_v be_v avoid_v by_o a_o cordial_a resignation_n 5._o scrupulosity_n inward_a affliction_n fearfulness_n etc._n etc._n 1._o which_o aim_n at_o the_o destruction_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n 2._o to_o avoid_v this_o we_o must_v rely_v upon_o god_n and_o our_o guide_n 3._o and_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o can_v err_v in_o confidence_n if_o we_o fall_v not_o into_o negligence_n 6._o excessive_a and_o unnecessary_a study_n 1._o which_o busy_v the_o understanding_n but_o leave_v the_o will_n barren_a 2._o puff_v we_o up_o with_o vanity_n but_o leave_v we_o empty_a of_o true_a piety_n 3._o the_o remedy_n be_v to_o rectify_v our_o intention_n in_o our_o study_n 7._o tepidity_n and_o coldness_n in_o devotion_n 1._o which_o be_v the_o bane_n of_o all_o spirituality_n we_o must_v always_o go_v forward_o towards_o perfection_n with_o perseverance_n and_o excite_v our_o sluggishness_n with_o frequent_a aspiration_n 2._o a_o excellent_a document_n of_o saint_n anthony_n latet_fw-la hostess_fw-la et_fw-la otia_fw-la ducis_fw-la the_o first_o ambush_n self-love_n 1._o this_o in_o s._n augustine_n opinion_n be_v the_o root_n of_o perfection_n self-love_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o inproficiency_n in_o the_o way_n of_o perfection_n all_o sin_n and_o we_o may_v fit_o add_v and_o avouch_v it_o to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o inproficiency_n in_o the_o way_n of_o perfection_n for_o our_o subtle_a nature_n so_o constant_o seek_v herself_o in_o all_o her_o action_n and_o omission_n that_o even_o the_o spiritual_a man_n who_o tread_v in_o the_o pleasant_a path_n of_o piety_n be_v subject_a to_o be_v draw_v into_o this_o dangerous_a ambush_n he_o will_v find_v upon_o due_a examination_n some_o sinister_a and_o self-intention_n con._n read_v the_o second_o ch_z of_o the_o spir._n con._n creep_v in_o and_o corrupt_v his_o sincere_a endeavour_n and_o perceive_v unless_o high_o illuminate_v that_o there_o be_v more_o of_o private_a commodity_n than_o pure_a and_o perfect_a charity_n in_o his_o most_o transcendent_a and_o heroic_a exercise_n 2._o who_o be_v not_o general_o more_o diligent_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o it_o few_o be_v find_v free_a from_o it_o duty_n for_o the_o fear_n of_o hell_n and_o hope_v of_o heaven_n than_o for_o the_o sole_a and_o substantial_a love_n of_o his_o creator_n who_o have_v not_o rather_o some_o small_a clause_n and_o secret_a condition_n of_o self-interest_n in_o his_o action_n than_o the_o only_a fulfil_n of_o god_n holy_a will_n and_o the_o follow_v of_o his_o divine_a inspiration_n who_o shall_v we_o find_v though_o never_o so_o great_a pretender_n to_o perfection_n so_o total_o untangle_v from_o this_o net_n of_o self-love_n that_o they_o neither_o hover_v after_o humane_a respect_n and_o praise_n nor_o look_v upon_o reward_n or_o punishment_n nor_o overvalue_v their_o own_o way_n and_o exercise_n nor_o solace_n themselves_o with_o the_o sweet_n of_o sensible_a devotion_n nor_o please_v themselves_o with_o their_o high-towring_a contemplation_n and_o rapture_n into_o god_n immediate_a perfection_n nor_o final_o dress_v up_o devotion_n by_o the_o pattern_n of_o their_o own_o passion_n and_o so_o fall_v in_o love_n with_o their_o own_o conception_n and_o make_v to_o themselves_o in_o bethel_n golden_a calf_n in_o stead_n of_o 8._o 3._o reg._n 13._o 8._o the_o cherubin_n in_o jerusalem_n who_o will_n be_v so_o true_o devest_v from_o all_o propriety_n as_o to_o remain_v untouched_a unmoved_a undisquiet_v resolute_a and_o resign_v in_o all_o temporal_a chance_n and_o change_n and_o in_o all_o spiritual_a dryness_n desolation_n dereliction_n and_o affliction_n whatsoever_o 3._o to_o avoid_v this_o pernicious_a snare_n action_n to_o avoid_v this_o snare_n we_o must_v seek_v god_n honour_n in_o our_o action_n we_o must_v strive_v to_o level_v all_o our_o action_n at_o god_n pure_a honour_n and_o pleasure_n as_o the_o only_a end_n we_o aim_n at_o the_o only_a object_n of_o our_o love_n life_n and_o labour_n in_o who_o only_o and_o not_o in_o the_o best_a of_o his_o creature_n be_v find_v true_a quiet_a and_o content_a 4._o unmortified_a sensuality_n be_v the_o sensuality_n to_o self-love_n belong_v unmortified_a sensuality_n dear_a darling_n of_o self-love_n this_o propose_v nothing_o but_o pleasure_n and_o pastime_n to_o our_o seduce_a appetite_n roaming_n abroad_o to_o our_o affection_n make_v we_o sedulous_a to_o satisfy_v our_o fancy_n covetous_a to_o content_v our_o curiosity_n to_o hearken_v after_o vanity_n to_o arraignment_n read_v the_o 7._o ch_z of_o the_o arraignment_n glut_v our_o gust_n with_o dainty_n and_o to_o evaporate_v our_o precious_a time_n and_o talent_n in_o extravagant_a adhesion_n to_o creature_n what_o hope_n alas_o of_o internal_a repose_n and_o recollection_n where_o such_o tumult_n and_o trouble_n prepossess_v the_o spirit_n what_o place_n remain_v for_o the_o holy_a entertainment_n of_o heavenly_a love_n when_o such_o affection_n have_v fill_v up_o each_o corner_n of_o the_o heart_n wherefore_o a_o soul_n that_o seek_v god_n superfluity_n which_o must_v be_v tame_v by_o cut_v off_o superfluity_n must_v scorn_v to_o rest_v in_o these_o seem_a good_n she_o mâ—st_v banish_v all_o superfluity_n and_o be_v content_a with_o the_o mere_a supply_n of_o her_o necessity_n she_o must_v admit_v of_o no_o excess_n in_o meat_n drink_n sleep_n attire_z talk_z or_o other_o solace_n whatsoever_o if_o she_o real_o intend_v to_o make_v the_o body_n pliable_a to_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n proper_a to_o tend_v to_o perfection_n 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promise_n and_o will_v not_o permit_v we_o to_o be_v tempt_v 13._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 13._o beyond_o our_o strength_n but_o will_v draw_v our_o good_a out_o of_o our_o temptation_n he_o know_v what_o mould_n we_o be_v make_v of_o what_o force_n we_o have_v and_o which_o be_v above_o all_o he_o love_v we_o as_o the_o apple_n of_o his_o eye_n if_o he_o seem_v sometime_o to_o sleep_v a_o while_n yet_o he_o both_o see_v and_o succour_v we_o courage_n therefore_o if_o we_o be_v already_o at_o hell-gate_n he_o can_v &_o will_v bring_v we_o back_o again_o if_o we_o walk_v amid_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n 4._o psal_n 22._o 4._o let_v we_o fear_v no_o ill_a etc._n etc._n the_o second_o remedy_n be_v a_o distrust_n 31_o the_o 2._o remedy_n psa_fw-la
go_v on_o in_o our_o introversion_n with_o perfect_a freedom_n and_o liberty_n simplicity_n and_o purity_n without_o further_a fear_n or_o reflection_n let_v we_o i_o say_v keep_v on_o soft_a and_o fair_a according_a to_o order_n and_o obedience_n in_o our_o exercise_n of_o humility_n recollection_n and_o inward_a conversation_n with_o god_n check_v and_o desire_n we_o must_v curb_v importunate_a desire_n curb_v all_o importune_a pretension_n desire_n and_o resolution_n of_o do_v strange_a matter_n and_o rest_v content_a in_o what_o god_n send_v and_o our_o poverty_n afford_v neither_o run_v before_o his_o grace_n nor_o beyond_o our_o own_o strength_n let_v we_o leave_v all_o intermeddle_v peace_n of_o little_o meddle_v come_v great_a peace_n with_o other_o do_n and_o affair_n look_v only_o to_o our_o own_o care_n and_o charge_n think_v all_o other_o more_o perfect_a than_o ourselves_o and_o be_v true_o glad_a that_o our_o dear_a lord_n be_v pure_o love_v and_o perfect_o serve_v by_o 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provide_v by_o our_o belove_a lord_n from_o all_o eternity_n to_o purify_v we_o from_o pride_n to_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o creature_n and_o to_o dispose_v we_o for_o heaven_n and_o happiness_n the_o 31._o maxim_n that_o temptation_n can_v hurt_v we_o if_o we_o cast_v our_o whole_a care_n upon_o god_n when_o temptation_n passion_n practice_n 4._o rule_n of_o practice_n repugnancy_n or_o repine_n rage_n in_o the_o inferior_a portion_n of_o our_o soul_n we_o be_v present_o to_o reflect_v 1._o that_o we_o have_v make_v choice_n of_o god_n love_n for_o our_o end_n and_o resolve_v to_o stand_v to_o it_o till_o death_n 2._o that_o we_o must_v willing_o submit_v to_o the_o trouble_n as_o long_o as_o it_o shall_v please_v god_n to_o permit_v it_o 3._o that_o we_o must_v continue_v in_o our_o practice_n of_o piety_n and_o recollection_n as_o if_o we_o feel_v no_o affliction_n neither_o think_v on_o they_o nor_o fear_v they_o but_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o nothing_o can_v injure_v we_o so_o long_o as_o we_o rely_v upon_o god_n and_o resent_v our_o own_o weakness_n 4._o that_o prayer_n may_v be_v our_o chief_a refuge_n and_o support_v against_o all_o their_o surprisal_n and_o therefore_o we_o may_v say_v brief_o and_o hearty_o perfect_a thy_o strength_n o_o powerful_a lord_n in_o my_o weakness_n let_v thy_o mercy_n triumph_v on_o the_o throne_n of_o my_o misery_n i_o detest_v from_o my_o heart_n whatsoever_o be_v contrary_a to_o thy_o holy_a will_n in_o this_o point_n n._n and_o all_o thing_n i_o resign_v myself_o to_o suffer_v it_o as_o long_o and_o in_o what_o manner_n thou_o please_v though_o never_o so_o cross_a to_o my_o crooked_a nature_n sweet_a saviour_n remain_v with_o i_o and_o let_v thy_o love_n reign_n in_o i_o and_o then_o i_o neither_o want_v other_o company_n nor_o desire_v further_a comfort_n the_o 32._o maxim_n that_o desolation_n dereliction_n affliction_n distraction_n be_v to_o be_v transcend_v by_o generous_a resolution_n in_o time_n of_o desolation_n etc._n etc._n we_o be_v not_o to_o dispute_v with_o ourselves_o nor_o examine_v the_o cause_n or_o circumstance_n of_o our_o suffering_n for_o we_o be_v then_o neither_o competent_a nor_o indifferent_a judge_n but_o we_o must_v refer_v that_o until_o the_o time_n of_o prayer_n talk_v not_o now_o with_o your_o passionate_a and_o partial_a heart_n but_o speak_v to_o god_n about_o some_o other_o thing_n transcend_v and_o dissemble_v your_o trouble_n in_o some_o such_o manner_n good_a god_n when_o shall_v this_o pilgrimage_n have_v a_o end_n my_o life_n be_v a_o continual_a warfare_n upon_o earth_n wherein_o all_o be_v vanity_n all_o be_v affliction_n of_o spirit_n all_o be_v full_a of_o frailty_n misery_n instability_n o_o lord_n what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o shall_v mind_v he_o a_o weak_a reed_n wag_v with_o every_o wind_n and_o contristate_v with_o every_o little_a cross_n and_o contrariety_n burdensome_a to_o himself_o and_o troublesome_a to_o other_o etc._n etc._n there_o be_v more_o profit_n and_o less_o danger_n to_o suffer_v desolation_n than_o to_o abound_v with_o consolation_n to_o desire_v sensible_a love_n and_o contrition_n than_o to_o feel_v it_o to_o resist_v temptation_n distraction_n passion_n with_o patience_n and_o resignation_n than_o to_o have_v none_o at_o all_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o high_a and_o heroic_a virtue_n 1._o to_o be_v resign_v when_o it_o seem_v we_o neither_o be_v nor_o can_v be_v resign_v 2._o to_o be_v patient_n when_o we_o be_v full_a of_o motion_n to_o anger_n 3._o to_o be_v humble_a meek_a and_o quiet_a in_o time_n of_o sickness_n serious_a business_n multiplicity_n of_o employment_n 4._o to_o be_v constant_a and_o invariable_a in_o all_o the_o diversity_n and_o variety_n of_o our_o own_o changeable_a humour_n disposition_n inclination_n internal_a invitation_n external_a instigation_n let_v we_o not_o think_v we_o lose_v our_o time_n when_o we_o be_v involuntary_o distract_v in_o prayer_n but_o rather_o comfort_v ourselves_o in_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o comfort_n because_o we_o then_o remain_v in_o that_o state_n in_o which_o god_n will_v have_v we_o let_v we_o conceive_v ourselves_o as_o within_o the_o wall_n of_o a_o strong_a castle_n without_o which_o be_v great_a noise_n outcry_n tumult_n alarm_n but_o we_o safe_a and_o secure_a within_o slight_v their_o vain_a attempt_n if_o our_o desire_n be_v to_o love_n god_n and_o our_o intention_n to_o be_v with_o he_o and_o we_o hold_v no_o discourse_n with_o other_o divertisment_n we_o have_v make_v a_o good_a and_o profitable_a prayer_n etc._n etc._n the_o 33._o maxim_n that_o perfection_n consist_v in_o put_v off_o all_o propriety_n and_o put_v on_o pure_a and_o naked_a charity_n this_o will_v make_v we_o love_v god_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o thing_n in_o and_o for_o he_o only_o unite_n our_o spirit_n to_o god_n and_o in_o he_o to_o our_o
neighbour_n the_o practice_n of_o this_o spiritual_a uncloathing_n of_o our_o soul_n behold_v o_o my_o lord_n and_o love_n i_o general_o and_o total_o renounce_v all_o thing_n but_o thou_o cast_v myself_o into_o the_o arm_n of_o thy_o most_o holy_a disposition_n and_o protection_n o_o my_o soul_n return_v sweet_o to_o thy_o seat_n of_o rest_n repose_v quiet_o and_o confident_o in_o the_o bosom_n of_o divine_a bounty_n remain_v here_o without_o divert_v or_o distract_n thyself_o to_o other_o object_n rely_v secure_o upon_o his_o mercy_n and_o providence_n cut_v off_o incontinent_o all_o superfluous_a care_n and_o solicitude_n and_o protest_v thou_o desire_v nothing_o but_o the_o advance_n of_o his_o honour_n accomplish_v of_o his_o will_n his_o love_n and_o himself_o take_v courage_n my_o naked_a soul_n for_o if_o thou_o be_v unclothe_v sometime_o and_o deprive_v of_o thy_o lover_n embrace_n feeling_n of_o his_o comfort_n and_o pleasure_n of_o his_o presence_n it_o be_v only_o that_o himself_o alone_o may_v pure_o possess_v thou_o o_o my_o lord_n and_o lover_n look_v upon_o this_o soul_n which_o i_o have_v endeavour_v to_o strip_v entire_o from_o all_o sensual_a affection_n therefore_o i_o have_v not_o only_o abandon_v but_o hate_v father_n mother_n brethren_z sister_n land_n live_v liberty_n yea_o and_o my_o own_o life_n that_o i_o may_v become_v thy_o disciple_n and_o be_v it_o yet_o to_o do_v again_o i_o will_v cast_v off_o mother_n and_o run_v over_o father_n to_o come_v to_o thou_o my_o love_a jesus_n confirm_v o_o lord_n my_o courage_n live_v o_o rich_a nakedness_n live_v my_o belove_n to_o i_o and_o i_o to_o he_o let_v i_o see_v no_o one_o but_o only_a jesus_n let_v alone_o his_o other_o gift_n though_o never_o so_o excellent_a and_o holy_a i_o be_o indifferent_a to_o leave_v they_o or_o keep_v they_o in_o the_o manner_n and_o measure_n he_o please_v it_o be_v naked_a jesus_n i_o only_o seek_v and_o sigh_v after_o unclothe_v i_o then_o my_o lord_n 1._o of_o all_o sin_n great_a and_o small_a 2._o of_o all_o affection_n to_o it_o even_o the_o least_o venial_a 3._o of_o all_o curiosity_n 4._o of_o all_o sensuality_n 5._o of_o all_o inordinate_a passion_n 6._o of_o all_o vanity_n 7._o of_o all_o self-love_n and_o self-will_n let_v i_o be_v reduce_v to_o nothing_o put_v off_o myself_o and_o put_v on_o i_o thyself_o crucify_v deprive_v i_o of_o all_o that_o dista_v thou_o that_o thou_o may_v say_v of_o i_o this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n in_o 18_o mat._n 12._o 18_o who_o i_o please_v myself_o this_o be_v my_o disciple_n who_o i_o jesus_n love_n this_o be_v my_o rest_n for_o ever_o here_o i_o will_v dwell_v because_o i_o have_v make_v choice_n of_o it_o in_o this_o heart_n be_v my_o harbour_n there_o you_o shall_v infallible_o find_v i_o the_o 34._o maxim_n that_o zeal_n and_o eagerness_n must_v be_v temper_v with_o moderation_n and_o discretion_n we_o must_v moderate_v our_o natural_a vivacity_n activity_n and_o agility_n of_o spirit_n by_o shun_v all_o precipitation_n and_o indiscreet_a forwardness_n and_o fervour_n soft_a and_o sure_a let_v we_o look_v before_o we_o leap_v let_v we_o take_v our_o eye_n in_o our_o hand_n for_o that_o which_o be_v well_o do_v be_v twice_o do_v and_o a_o thing_n wary_o begin_v be_v well_o nigh_o half_o bring_v about_o let_v we_o lend_v our_o hand_n and_o not_o give_v our_o heart_n to_o any_o work_n let_v we_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v all_o our_o action_n with_o a_o free_a and_o disinterest_v mind_n without_o which_o all_o be_v drudgery_n and_o slavery_n let_v we_o not_o be_v over_o eager_a perfection_n consist_v not_o in_o multiplicity_n of_o action_n but_o in_o simplicity_n of_o intention_n not_o in_o variety_n of_o exercise_n and_o devotion_n but_o in_o peace_n of_o mind_n and_o purity_n of_o heart_n not_o in_o say_v or_o do_v much_o but_o in_o suffer_v and_o love_v much_o etc._n etc._n let_v we_o sometime_o check_v our_o importunate_a spirit_n as_o jesus_n do_v martha_n martha_n martha_n thou_o be_v 41_o luc._n 10._o 41_o trouble_v about_o many_o thing_n when_o as_o there_o be_v but_o one_o thing_n only_o necessary_a which_o be_v a_o real_a cordial_a and_o total_a abnegation_n of_o thyself_o in_o all_o thing_n let_v not_o indiscreet_a zeal_n serve_v for_o a_o cloak_n to_o cover_v our_o passionate_a heart_n and_o inward_a hatred_n of_o other_o true_a zeal_n be_v full_a of_o compassion_n free_a from_o indignation_n and_o perfect_a charity_n either_o will_v not_o see_v what_o be_v amiss_o in_o other_o or_o seek_v out_o the_o best_a interpretation_n of_o it_o excuse_v the_o fault_n and_o pity_v the_o party_n the_o 35._o maxim_n that_o we_o must_v never_o rely_v upon_o our_o own_o natural_a judgement_n experience_n and_o knowledge_n this_o have_v deceive_v many_o and_o cast_v they_o headlong_o into_o confusion_n &_o despair_n hence_o so_o many_o apostasy_n rebellion_n dissension_n division_n and_o scandal_n in_o religion_n o_o how_o pleasant_a beautiful_a and_o edify_v a_o thing_n be_v it_o to_o see_v person_n of_o great_a perfection_n glorious_a endowment_n venerable_a for_o age_n honourable_a for_o learning_n renown_v in_o dignity_n etc._n etc._n to_o be_v true_o humble_a supple_a simple_a soft_a like_o wax_n capable_a of_o any_o impression_n and_o condescend_v to_o other_o reason_n and_o command_v bless_a be_v the_o meek_a humble_a and_o obedient_a spirit_n for_o god_n will_v not_o permit_v they_o to_o go_v astray_o or_o be_v deceive_v the_o 36._o maxim_n that_o we_o must_v seek_v no_o comfort_n in_o any_o creature_n for_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o we_o must_v practice_n the_o practice_n cheerful_o forsake_v all_o and_o be_v content_a to_o be_v forsake_v by_o all_o rest_v only_o in_o god_n by_o prayer_n patience_n and_o confidence_n adieu_o friend_n familiar_n confessor_n counselor_n book_n exercise_n angel_n welcome_o solitude_n cross_n eclipse_n shame_n wound_n wantâ—_n darkness_n desolation_n death_n yes_o o_o father_n because_o thou_o so_o please_v be_v the_o creature_n in_o which_o i_o delight_v more_o love_a lovely_a or_o beautiful_a than_o god_n my_o creator_n have_v it_o be_v more_o bountiful_a or_o beneficial_a tome_n can_v it_o more_o just_o require_v or_o more_o liberal_o requite_v my_o love_n can_v it_o make_v i_o holy_a or_o happy_a quiet_a or_o content_a shall_v i_o leave_v light_n for_o darkness_n life_n for_o death_n substance_n for_o shadow_n all_o for_o nothing_o answer_v impartial_o and_o resolve_v effectual_o the_o high_a practice_n of_o this_o practice_n the_o high_a practice_n maxim_n in_o order_n to_o contemplation_n be_v to_o estimate_v thing_n according_a to_o 3._o read_v the_o spir._n con._n ch_n 4._o n._n 3._o their_o real_a value_n and_o then_o alas_o what_o comfort_n can_v a_o devout_a soul_n which_o have_v taste_v the_o sweet_n of_o her_o belove_a in_o contemplation_n find_v in_o the_o best_a of_o creature_n how_o far_o be_v they_o from_o afford_v she_o any_o solid_a and_o substantial_a satisfaction_n in_o her_o spiritual_a sorrow_n sadness_n or_o desolation_n therefore_o show_v wise_o and_o careful_o keep_v herself_o to_o holy_a recollection_n resign_v herself_o absolute_o to_o the_o divine_a pleasure_n continue_v steadfast_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o her_o creator_n seek_v to_o treat_v with_o he_o one_o to_o one_o and_o leave_v worldling_n to_o follow_v their_o appetite_n as_o the_o horse_n and_o mule_n which_o be_v void_a of_o under_o stand_v oh_o how_o much_o more_o happiness_n be_v it_o to_o suffer_v in_o the_o sweet_a company_n of_o god_n than_o to_o enjoy_v all_o such_o false_a and_o fantastical_a pleasure_n as_o all_o creature_n can_v confer_v in_o the_o company_n of_o man_n my_o soul_n refuse_v this_o comfort_n i_o remember_v my_o god_n and_o in_o he_o i_o be_o only_o delight_v and_o indeed_o they_o who_o faithful_o solicitous_a the_o true_a contemplative_n be_v never_o sad_a or_o solicitous_a and_o fervent_o addict_v themselves_o to_o spiritual_a recollection_n be_v neither_o sad_a nor_o solicitous_a but_o only_o in_o show_n for_o what_o can_v they_o want_v who_o be_v with_o god_n in_o he_o they_o find_v garden_n to_o walk_v in_o fountain_n to_o bathe_v in_o palace_n to_o dwell_v in_o dainty_n to_o feed_v on_o and_o all_o pleasure_n to_o delight_n in_o with_o such_o infinite_a advantage_n that_o they_o ravish'd_o cry_v out_o my_o god_n and_o all_o these_o contemplative_n need_v not_o your_o compassion_n o_o worldling_n they_o be_v not_o so_o drown_v in_o melancholy_a so_o plunge_v in_o sorrow_n so_o little_o enjoy_v themselves_o as_o you_o esteem_v and_o censure_v no_o your_o own_o poor_a soul_n be_v serious_o to_o be_v pity_v which_o be_v so_o wide_a of_o wisdom_n and_o so_o wed_v to_o sensuality_n as_o to_o relinquish_v true_a life_n and_o liberty_n sincere_a comfort_n and_o content_n for_o the_o shadow_n &_o smoke_v of_o the_o world_n for_o this_o be_v