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by_o a_o great_a number_n of_o reiterated_a act_n and_o pâ—duced_v with_o a_o lively_a force_n by_o the_o mean_n wheâ—_n of_o we_o gain_v the_o habit_n and_o facillitye_n thereof_o 〈◊〉_d natural_a inclination_n always_o carry_v we_o to_o desire_v command_n and_o give_v we_o a_o aversion_n to_o obey_v 〈◊〉_d notwithstanding_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o we_o have_v mâ—_n capacity_n to_o obey_v and_o it_o may_v be_v we_o have_v nonâ—_n all_o to_o command_v §_o 2._o obedience_n most_o ordinarilye_o have_v three_o â—_z the_o first_o be_v to_o accept_v with_o a_o good_a will_v â—e_v thing_n that_o they_o command_v we_o and_o to_o apply_v our_o â—ill_n sweet_o thereunto_o love_v to_o be_v command_v for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o way_n or_o mean_n to_o yield_v our_o â—lues_n truelye_o obedient_a to_o have_v no_o person_n to_o command_v we_o as_o likewise_o it_o be_v not_o a_o mean_n to_o be_v â—ilde_a to_o remain_v alone_o in_o a_o desert_n cassian_n reporâ—th_v that_o be_v in_o the_o desert_n he_o be_v sometime_o in_o choler_n and_o take_v his_o pen_n to_o write_v if_o it_o do_v not_o write_v â—ell_o he_o shall_v cast_v it_o from_o he_o wherefore_a say_v â—ee_n it_o serve_v for_o nothing_o to_o be_v alone_o since_o that_o â—ee_n carry_v cholere_fw-la with_o us._n virtue_n be_v a_o good_a of_o it_o alfe_n that_o depend_v not_o of_o the_o privation_n of_o his_o contrary_n the_o second_o condition_n of_o obedience_n be_v promptitude_n to_o the_o which_o sloth_n or_o spiritual_a sadness_n opposite_a for_o it_o rarelye_o happen_v that_o a_o sorrowful_a â—ule_n do_v any_o thing_n prompt_o and_o diligent_o in_o theological_a term_n sloth_n be_v call_v spiritual_a sorrow_n and_o this_o be_v it_o which_o hinder_v from_o execuâ—ng_a obedience_n courageous_o and_o promptlye_o the_o â—ird_n be_v perseverance_n for_o it_o suffice_v not_o that_o we_o consent_v to_o the_o commandment_n and_o that_o we_o â—ecute_v it_o for_o some_o space_n of_o time_n if_o we_o do_v not_o persevere_v 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humility_n for_o obâ—bedience_n to_o employ_v himself_o in_o this_o self_n same_o exercise_n be_v so_o abject_a all_o his_o life_n for_o strong_a temptation_n might_n arrive_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v câ—pable_a of_o some_o office_n of_o more_o worth_a now_o thiâ—_n three_o condition_n be_v most_o difficult_a of_o all_o because_o 〈◊〉_d the_o lightness_n ad_fw-la inconstancy_n of_o human_a spirit_n foâ—_n at_o this_o present_a we_o love_v to_o do_v one_o thing_n and_o bâ—_n and_o by_o we_o will_v not_o regard_v it_o if_o we_o will_v follow_v all_o the_o motion_n of_o our_o spirit_n or_o that_o it_o weâ—â—_n possible_a for_o we_o so_o to_o do_v without_o give_v scandal_n therein_a or_o dishonour_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v sâ—â—_n no_o other_o thing_n then_o change_v and_o instabilitye_n noâ—_n we_o will_v be_v in_o one_o condition_n and_o a_o while_n after_o we_o will_v seek_v for_o another_o so_o extravagant_a anâ—_n inconstant_a be_v the_o spirit_n of_o man_n therefore_o it_o muâ—_n be_v stop_v by_o the_o force_n of_o our_o first_o resolution_n tâ—_n the_o end_n we_o may_v live_v equal_o in_o the_o throng_n of_o tâ—â—_n inequallity_n of_o our_o feeling_n success_n and_o evenâ—_n now_o to_o give_v ourselves_o affectionate_o to_o obediencâ—_n when_o we_o shall_v find_v ourselves_o tempt_v we_o ough_o to_o make_v consideration_n of_o the_o excellency_n beauty_n and_o merit_n yea_o also_o the_o profitt_a thereof_o for_o to_o encourage_v we_o to_o pass_v onward_a this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v for_o those_o soul_n that_o be_v not_o yet_o well_o establish_v in_o obedience_n but_o when_o there_o be_v no_o question_n but_o of_o a_o simple_a aversion_n or_o disgust_v of_o the_o thing_n coâ—maunded_v we_o must_v make_v on_o act_n of_o love_n and_o pâ—_n ourselves_o to_o the_o work_n our_o lord_n jesus_n himself_o in_o his_o passion_n do_v feel_v a_o very_a great_a distaste_n and_o mortal_a aversion_n to_o suffer_v death_n he_o say_v it_o himself_o but_o with_o the_o subtle_a point_n of_o his_o spirit_n hâ—_n be_v resign_v to_o the_o will_n of_o his_o father_n all_o the_o râ—â—_n be_v but_o a_o motion_n of_o nature_n perseverance_n be_v moâ—_n difficult_a in_o interior_a thing_n for_o the_o exterior_a aâ—_n material_a be_v easy_a enough_o which_o proceed_v from_o â—his_n that_o we_o be_v trouble_v to_o subject_v our_o understanding_n for_o this_o be_v the_o last_o piece_n that_o we_o submit_v â—nd_v notwithstanding_o it_o be_v entire_o necessary_a that_o â—ee_n subject_a our_o thought_n to_o certain_a object_n in_o â—uch_n sort_n that_o when_o our_o superior_a do_v give_v we_o set_v exercise_n or_o practice_n of_o virtue_n we_o remain_v in_o â—hose_v exercise_n and_o submit_v our_o spirit_n i_o do_v not_o all_o it_o want_v of_o perseverance_n when_o we_o make_v some_o â—mall_a interruption_n so_o that_o we_o quit_v it_o not_o altogether_o as_o it_o be_v not_o want_n of_o obedience_n to_o be_v defective_a in_o one_o of_o her_o condition_n provide_v that_o we_o â—re_n not_o oblige_v but_o to_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o virtue_n â—nd_v not_o to_o the_o condition_n for_o although_o that_o we_o do_v obey_v with_o repugnance_n and_o almost_o as_o it_o be_v â—y_a force_n by_o the_o obligation_n of_o our_o condition_n our_o obedience_n notwithstanding_o omit_v not_o therefote_v â—o_o be_v good_a in_o virtue_n of_o our_o first_o resolution_n but_o it_o be_v â—f_o a_o infinitt_a worth_n and_o merit_n when_o it_o be_v perform_v with_o the_o condition_n that_o we_o have_v nominate_v or_o any_o one_o thing_n how_o little_a soever_o it_o be_v be_v effectuate_v with_o such_o obedience_n be_v of_o excellent_a worth_n §_o 3._o obedience_n be_v a_o virtue_n so_o excellent_a that_o â—ur_n lord_n jesus_n will_v guide_v all_o the_o course_n of_o his_o â—fe_n by_o obedience_n even_o so_o as_o he_o say_v many_o time_n â—hat_n he_o be_v not_o come_v to_o do_v his_o will_n but_o that_o of_o â—is_n father_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o be_v â—ade_v obedient_a even_o unto_o death_n and_o the_o death_n of_o â—he_n cross_v and_o he_o will_v join_v to_o the_o infinite_a merit_n â—f_o his_o perfect_a charity_n the_o infinitt_a merit_n of_o perfect_a obedience_n charity_n give_v way_n to_o obedience_n because_o obedience_n depend_v of_o justice_n also_o it_o be_v â—etter_a to_o pay_v that_o we_o owe_v then_o to_o give_v a_o alm_n â—hat_n be_v to_o say_v it_o be_v better_a to_o obey_v then_o to_o do_v act_n â—f_a charity_n by_o our_o own_o proper_a motion_n the_o second_o point_n wherein_a obedience_n consist_v be_v rather_o humility_n than_o obedience_n for_o this_o kindâ—_n of_o obedience_n be_v a_o certain_a flexiblenes_n of_o our_o willâ—_n to_o follow_v the_o will_n of_o another_o and_o this_o be_v a_o virtue_n that_o be_v exceedinglye_o please_v which_o cause_v our_o spirit_n to_o wind_v itself_o in_o all_o occasion_n and_o always_o dispose_v we_o to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n for_o example_n if_o iâ—_n pass_v to_o one_o place_n i_o meet_v a_o sister_n that_o desire_v i_o to_o go_v to_o another_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o i_o be_v that_o i_o do_v as_o she_o desire_v rather_o they_o that_o i_o will_v buâ—_n if_o i_o oppose_v my_o opinion_n to_o she_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o hâ—_n be_v that_o she_o give_v i_o way_n and_o the_o like_a in_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v indifferent_a but_o if_o it_o happen_v upon_o this_o firâ—_n opinion_n both_o will_v yield_v and_o give_v way_n they_o must_v noâ—_n stay_v there_o contest_v but_o they_o shall_v have_v regard_n â—_o that_o which_o be_v best_a and_o most_o reasonable_a and_o simplâ—_n do_v it_o but_o in_o this_o we_o must_v be_v guide_v by_o discretiâ—_n for_o it_o shall_v be_v far_o from_o the_o purpose_n to_o quiâ—_n a_o thing_n that_o be_v of_o necessity_n to_o condescend_v to_o thing_n
have_v perfect_a simplicity_n have_v but_o one_o love_n â—hich_v be_v for_o god_n and_o in_o this_o love_n she_o have_v but_o one_o only_a pretence_n which_o be_v to_o repose_v upon_o the_o breast_n â—f_fw-mi her_o celestial_a father_n and_o as_o a_o child_n of_o love_n to_o make_v her_o abode_n there_o leave_v entire_o all_o the_o care_n â—f_fw-mi herself_o to_o her_o good_a father_n never_o more_o trouâ—ling_v herself_o for_o any_o thing_n but_o still_o retain_v this_o â—oly_a confidence_n so_o that_o neither_o the_o desire_n of_o virtue_n and_o grace_n themselves_o do_v disquiet_v she_o and_o indeed_o wherefore_o serve_v the_o importune_a and_o unquiet_a â—_z of_o virtue_n the_o practice_n whereof_o be_v not_o necessary_a to_o we_o graciousness_n mildness_n love_n of_o our_o twne_o abjection_n humility_n sweet_a charity_n cordial_a freindshipe_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o obedience_n be_v the_o virtue_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o practise_v most_o common_o because_o they_o be_v necessary_a for_o we_o and_o the_o encounter_n of_o such_o occasion_n be_v frequent_a with_o we_o but_o for_o constancy_n magnificence_n and_o such_o other_o virtue_n that_o it_o may_v be_v we_o shall_v neveâ—_n have_v occasion_n to_o practice_n let_v we_o not_o trouble_v ouâ—_n self_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v for_o this_o the_o less_o magnanimous_a or_o generous_a §_o 7._o you_o ask_v of_o i_o how_o the_o soul_n who_o iâ—_n prayer_n be_v draw_v to_o this_o holy_a simplicity_n and_o thâ—_n perfect_a forsake_v all_o in_o god_n aught_o to_o guide_v themselves_o in_o all_o their_o action_n i_o answer_v that_o not_o onelâ—_n in_o prayer_n but_o in_o the_o conduct_n of_o their_o whole_a lifâ—_n they_o ought_v invariable_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n 〈◊〉_d simplicity_n and_o abnegation_n remit_v their_o whoâ—â—_n soul_n their_o action_n and_o success_n to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n by_o a_o love_n of_o perfect_a and_o most_o absolute_a confidence_n leave_v themselves_o to_o the_o mercy_n anâ—_n care_n of_o the_o eternal_a love_n which_o the_o divine_a providence_n have_v of_o they_o and_o therefore_o they_o must_v houâ—_n themselves_o constant_a in_o this_o course_n not_o permittiâ—_n any_o alteration_n or_o reflection_n about_o themselves_o to_o 〈◊〉_d what_o they_o do_v or_o whether_o they_o be_v satisfy_v alaâ—_n our_o satisfaction_n and_o consolation_n do_v not_o satisâ—_n the_o eye_n of_o god_n but_o they_o only_o content_v this_o miserable_a care_n and_o love_n that_o we_o have_v of_o ourselves_o oâ—_n of_o god_n and_o his_o consideration_n certain_o the_o child_n which_o our_o lord_n note_v unto_o we_o to_o be_v tâ—â—_n model_n of_o our_o perfection_n have_v not_o ordinary_o aâ—â—_n care_n above_o all_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o their_o father_n aâ—_n mother_n they_o keep_v themselves_o near_o to_o they_o nâ—â—ther_o regard_v their_o satisfaction_n nor_o consolation_n which_o they_o take_v in_o good_a part_n and_o enjoy_v in_o simplicity_n without_o any_o curiosity_n of_o consider_v tâ—_n cause_n or_o the_o effect_n love_v so_o much_o employ_v thâ—_n that_o they_o can_v do_v no_o other_o thing_n he_o who_o be_v veâ—_n attentive_a to_o please_v love_o the_o celestial_a lover_n hâ—â—_n neither_o hart_n nor_o leisure_n to_o reflect_v upon_o himself_o his_o spirit_n continual_o tend_v thither_o where_o â—oâ—_n carry_v it_o §_o 8._o this_o exercise_n of_o the_o continual_a abandon_v of_o himself_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n do_v excellent_o comprehend_v all_o the_o perfection_n of_o other_o exercise_n its_o most_o perfect_a purity_n and_o simplicity_n anâ—_n while_o god_n permit_v we_o to_o use_v it_o we_o ought_v nâ—_n to_o change_v it_o the_o spiritual_a lover_n spouse_n of_o the_o celestial_a king_n true_o do_v view_v themselves_o from_o timâ—_n to_o time_n as_o dove_n who_o be_v near_o the_o most_o pure_a water_n to_o see_v if_o they_o be_v well_o accommodate_v to_o tâ—_n like_v of_o their_o lover_n and_o this_o be_v perform_v in_o tâ—â—_n examan_n of_o their_o conscience_n whereby_o they_o cleanâ—â—_n purify_v and_o adorn_v themselves_o the_o best_a they_o maâ—_n not_o for_o to_o be_v perfect_a nor_o to_o satisfy_v themselves_o nâ—_n for_o the_o desire_n of_o their_o progress_n in_o welldoing_a but_o â—_o obey_v the_o spouse_n for_o the_o reverence_n they_o bear_v unâ—_n he_o and_o for_o the_o exceed_a desire_n they_o have_v to_o gâ—ue_v he_o contentement_fw-fr be_v not_o this_o a_o very_a pure_a loâ—â—_n unspotted_a and_o very_o simple_a since_o they_o do_v not_o purify_v themselves_o to_o be_v pure_a they_o adorn_v not_o theâ—_n self_n to_o be_v fair_a but_o only_o to_o please_v their_o louâ—_n to_o who_o if_o deformity_n be_v as_o acceptable_a thâ—_n will_v love_v it_o as_o much_o as_o beauty_n and_o so_o theâ—_n simple_a dove_n do_v not_o employ_v care_n or_o time_n nâ—_n any_o eagerne_n to_o wash_v and_o trim_a themselves_o fâ—â—_v the_o confidence_n that_o their_o love_n give_v they_o of_o beiâ—â—_n much_o belove_v although_o unworthy_a i_o say_v the_o confidence_n that_n their_o love_n give_v they_o in_o the_o loâ—â—_n and_o bounty_n of_o their_o lover_n take_v from_o they_o solicitude_n and_o diffidence_n of_o not_o be_v sufficient_a fair_a and_o the_o desire_n to_o love_n rather_o than_o to_o adorâ—_n and_o prepare_v themselves_o to_o love_n cut_v of_o froâ—_n they_o all_o curious_a care_n and_o make_v they_o conteâ—_n with_o a_o sweet_a and_o faithful_a preparation_n maâ—_n lovinglye_o and_o cordiallye_o 8._o and_o to_o conclude_v this_o point_n st._n francis_n senâ—ing_v his_o religious_a into_o the_o world_n in_o a_o journey_n gaâ—_n they_o this_o advice_n in_o steed_n of_o money_n and_o for_o all_o theâ—_n provision_n cast_v your_o care_n on_o our_o lord_n and_o he_o wâ—_n feed_v you_o i_o say_v the_o same_o to_o you_o my_o most_o dear_a daughter_n cast_v all_o your_o pretension_n your_o solicitude_n â—nd_v affection_n within_o the_o fatherlie_a breast_n of_o god_n â—nd_v he_o will_v guide_v you_o nay_o he_o will_v carry_v you_o wheere_v his_o love_n will_v have_v you_o let_v we_o hear_v and_o imitate_v our_o bless_a saviour_n who_o as_o a_o most_o perfect_a psalmist_n sing_v the_o sovereign_a sonnet_n of_o his_o love_n â—ppon_o the_o tree_n of_o the_o cross_n conclude_v they_o thus_o my_o father_n i_o commend_v and_o commit_v my_o spirit_n into_o â—y_a hand_n have_v say_v this_o my_o dear_a daughter_n what_o remain_v but_o to_o expire_v and_o to_o die_v the_o death_n â—f_a love_n not_o live_v any_o more_o to_o ourselves_o but_o â—esus_n christ_n live_v in_o we_o then_o shall_v cease_v all_o the_o â—nquietnesse_n of_o our_o hart_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o â—esire_n that_o self_n love_n sugge_v and_o from_o the_o tenderness_n that_o we_o have_v in_o and_o for_o ourselves_o which_o â—auseth_v we_o secret_o to_o be_v very_o busy_a in_o the_o search_n â—f_o the_o satisfaction_n and_o perfection_n of_o ourselves_o â—nd_o be_v embark_v 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our_o lord_n yeas_o my_o father_n for_o so_o it_o have_v be_v please_v in_o thy_o sight_n then_o we_o shall_v be_v â—all_n imbrue_v in_o sweetness_n and_o mildness_n towards_o our_o sister_n and_o neighbour_n for_o we_o shall_v see_v these_o soul_n within_o the_o breast_n of_o our_o saviour_n alas_o heâ—_n that_o regard_v his_o neighbour_n out_o of_o it_o run_v hazard_n to_o love_v he_o neither_o pure_o constant_o noâ—_n equal_o but_o therein_o who_o will_v not_o love_v he_o who_o will_v not_o support_v he_o who_o will_v not_o suffer_v his_o imperfection_n who_o will_v find_v any_o defect_n in_o he_o who_o will_v find_v he_o distasteful_a or_o burden_v some_o now_o this_o neighbour_n my_o most_o dear_a daughter_n as_o he_o be_v within_o the_o breast_n of_o our_o saviour_n iâ—_n there_o so_o well-beloved_a and_o so_o amiable_a that_o the_o loveâ—_n die_v for_o love_n of_o he_o furthermore_o the_o natural_a love_n of_o consanguinity_n good_a countenance_n welbeâ—_n seem_n correspondence_n
sympathy_n and_o other_o grace_n shall_v then_o be_v purify_v and_o reduce_v to_o thâ—_n perfect_a obedience_n of_o the_o most_o pure_a love_n of_o thâ—_n good_a divine_a pleasure_n and_o true_o the_o great_a gooâ—_n &_o happiness_n of_o soul_n who_o aspire_v to_o perfection_n shall_v be_v not_o to_o have_v any_o desire_n to_o be_v beloveâ—_n of_o creature_n but_o by_o this_o love_n of_o charity_n whicâ—_o affectionate_v we_o to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o â—each_v oâ—â—_n in_o their_o degree_n according_a to_o the_o desire_n of_o oâ—â—_n lord_n §_o 10._o before_o i_o end_v i_o must_v speak_v a_o word_n 〈◊〉_d the_o prudence_n of_o the_o serpent_n for_o i_o have_v considereâ—_n that_o if_o i_o do_v speak_v of_o the_o simplicity_n of_o the_o douâ—_n you_o will_v quick_o object_v unto_o i_o the_o serpenâ—_n many_o have_v demand_v what_o serpent_n it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d who_o our_o lord_n will_v have_v we_o learn_v prudence_n omit_v all_o other_o aunsweres_fw-la that_o may_v beâ—_n make_v to_o this_o question_n we_o will_v now_o take_v thâ—_n word_n of_o our_o lord_n be_v prudent_a as_o the_o serpenâ—_n who_o when_o he_o be_v take_v expose_v all_o his_o body_n tâ—_n save_o his_o head_n in_o like_a manner_n ought_v we_o to_o doâ—_n expose_v all_o to_o danger_n when_o it_o be_v requisite_a for_o tâ—â—_n conserve_v our_o lord_n and_o his_o love_n whole_a and_o intiâ—â—_n within_o we_o for_o he_o be_v our_o head_n and_o we_o be_v hâ—â—_n member_n and_o this_o be_v the_o prudence_n that_o we_o ought_v â—o_o have_v in_o our_o simplicity_n furthermore_o you_o must_v remember_v that_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o prudence_n â—uherewith_o we_o must_v be_v furnish_v to_o wit_n natural_a and_o supernatural_a touch_v the_o natural_a it_o must_v be_v well_o mortify_v as_o not_o be_v wholly_a â—ood_n suggest_v unto_o we_o many_o consideration_n and_o â—nnecessarie_a prevention_n and_o foresight_n which_o â—ould_v our_o spirit_n very_o far_o of_o from_o simplicity_n the_o true_a virtue_n of_o prudennce_n ought_v indeed_o to_o â—ee_n practise_v for_o so_o much_o as_o it_o be_v a_o spiritual_a salt_n â—hich_v give_v taste_n and_o favour_n to_o all_o the_o other_o virtue_n but_o it_o ought_v so_o to_o be_v practise_v by_o the_o religious_a of_o the_o visitasion_n that_o the_o virtue_n of_o simple_a confidence_n surpass_v all_o for_o they_o ought_v to_o have_v a_o â—ntire_a simple_a confidence_n which_o may_v cause_v they_o to_o remain_v in_o repose_n between_o the_o arm_n of_o their_o celestial_a father_n and_o their_o most_o dear_a mother_n â—ur_n bl._n lady_n be_v before_o assure_v they_o will_v always_o protect_v they_o with_o their_o most_o amiable_a care_n since_o they_o be_v assemble_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o the_o most_o holy_a virgin_n god_n be_v bless_v amen_n the_o thirteen_o entertainment_n of_o the_o rule_n and_o spirit_n of_o the_o visitation_n §_o 1._o it_o be_v a_o very_a difficult_a thing_n which_o you_o demand_v of_o i_o to_o wit_n what_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o youâ—_n rule_n and_o how_o you_o may_v understand_v they_o noâ—_n before_o we_o speak_v of_o this_o spirit_n you_o must_v knowâ—_n what_o it_o mean_v to_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o a_o rule_n foâ—_n we_o hear_v it_o ordinary_o speak_v such_o a_o religion_n have_v the_o true_a spirit_n of_o his_o rule_n we_o will_v take_v oâ—_n of_o the_o holy_a gospel_n two_o example_n which_o be_v verâ—_n proper_a for_o to_o make_v you_o comprehend_v this_o it_o be_v say_v that_o st._n john_n baptist_n be_v come_v in_o the_o spirit_n aâ—_n virtue_n of_o elias_n and_o therefore_o he_o do_v reprehend_v sinner_n bold_o and_o rigorous_o call_v they_o viper_n brood_n and_o such_o other_o word_n but_o what_o be_v thâ—_n virtue_n of_o elias_n it_o be_v the_o zeal_n which_o procee_v of_o his_o spirit_n for_o to_o annihilate_v and_o punish_v sinneâ—_n make_v fire_n fall_v from_o heaven_n to_o overthrow_v and_o â—_o fund_z those_o who_o will_v resist_v the_o majesty_n of_o â—_o master_n this_o be_v then_o a_o spirit_n of_o rigour_n that_o eliâ—_n have_v the_o other_o example_n that_o we_o find_v in_o the_o gospel_n which_o serve_v to_o our_o purpose_n be_v that_o oâ—_n lord_n desire_v to_o go_v to_o jerusalem_n his_o discipâ—_n dissuade_v he_o from_o it_o because_o some_o have_v affectiâ—_n to_o go_v into_o carphanaum_n &_o other_o into_o bethaâ—_n and_o so_o they_o endeavour_v to_o lead_v our_o lord_n to_o â—_o place_n whither_o they_o will_v go_v it_o be_v no_o new_a thiâ—_n to_o have_v inferior_n guide_v their_o master_n accordiâ—_n to_o their_o will_n but_o our_o lord_n who_o be_v facillâ—_n condescend_v notwithstanding_o settle_v his_o â—_o for_o the_o evangelist_n use_v the_o same_o word_n go_v unto_o jerusalem_n to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o apostle_n â—hould_v not_o press_v he_o further_o not_o to_o go_v thither_o then_o go_v towards_o jerusalem_n he_o desire_v to_o â—asse_v through_o a_o town_n of_o samaria_n but_o the_o samaâ—itans_n will_v not_o permit_v he_o wheruppon_o saint_n â—ames_n and_o saint_n john_n be_v in_o choler_n be_v so_o angry_a against_o the_o samaritan_o for_o the_o inhospitalâ—tye_n show_v towards_o their_o master_n that_o they_o â—yed_v unto_o he_o master_n will_v thou_o that_o we_o make_v â—ere_z fall_v from_o heaven_n to_o consume_v they_o and_o punish_v â—em_v for_o the_o outrage_n they_o have_v do_v thou_o and_o â—ur_n lord_n answer_v they_o you_o know_v not_o of_o â—hat_n spirit_n you_o be_v as_o who_o will_v say_v do_v you_o â—ot_n know_v that_o we_o be_v no_o more_o in_o the_o time_n of_o â—lias_o who_o have_v a_o spirit_n of_o rigour_n and_o although_o â—ee_n be_v a_o very_a great_a servant_n of_o god_n and_o do_v well_o â—_o do_v that_o which_o you_o will_v do_v notwithstanding_o you_o shall_v not_o do_v well_o to_o imitate_v he_o for_o â—_o much_o as_o i_o be_o not_o come_v to_o punish_v and_o confound_v â—nners_n but_o to_o draw_v they_o sweet_o to_o penance_n â—d_a to_o follow_v i_o §_o 2._o now_o let_v we_o see_v what_o the_o particular_a spiâ—t_n of_o a_o rule_n be_v the_o better_a to_o understand_v this_o exanâ—es_n must_v be_v allege_v of_o religion_n in_o general_a and_o â—erwardes_o we_o will_v return_v to_o ourselves_o all_o religion_n and_o all_o assembly_n of_o devotion_n have_v â—e_a spirit_n which_o be_v general_a and_o each-one_a â—th_v one_o which_o be_v he_o in_o particular_a the_o general_a â—_o the_o pretence_n that_o they_o all_o have_v to_o aspire_v to_o â—_o perfection_n of_o charity_n but_o the_o particular_a spiâ—t_n be_v the_o mean_n to_o attain_v to_o this_o perfection_n of_o â—â—arity_n that_o be_v to_o say_v to_o the_o union_n of_o our_o soul_n withe_v and_o with_o our_o neighbour_n for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n â—_o which_o be_v make_v with_o god_n by_o the_o union_n of_o our_o â—ll_a with_o he_o and_o with_o our_o neighbour_n by_o meekeâ—se_n which_o be_v a_o virtue_n immediate_o depend_v charity_n let_v we_o now_o come_v to_o this_o particular_a spirit_n true_o it_o be_v very_o different_a in_o diverse_a orderâ—_n some_o unite_v themselves_o to_o god_n and_o to_o their_o neighbour_n by_o contemplation_n and_o for_o this_o cause_n they_o have_v very_o great_a solitude_n and_o converse_v as_o little_a as_o may_v be_v with_o the_o world_n no_o not_o one_o with_o another_o but_o att_o certain_a time_n they_o also_o unite_v themselves_o with_o their_o neighbour_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o prayer_n pray_v to_o god_n for_o he_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o particular_a spirit_n of_o other_o be_v true_o to_o unite_v themselves_o to_o god_n and_o their_o neighbour_n but_o it_o be_v by_o the_o mean_n of_o action_n although_o spiritual_a they_o unite_z themselves_o to_o god_n but_o this_o be_v in_o reconcil_a theiâ—_n neighbour_n unto_o he_o by_o study_n preach_n confession_n conference_n and_o other_o action_n of_o piety_n and_o the_o better_a to_o perform_v this_o act_n towards_o theiâ—_n neighbour_n they_o converse_v with_o 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as_o the_o angel_n although_o in_o diverse_a language_n and_o that_o we_o be_v before_o the_o same_o god_n before_o who_o the_o angel_n tremble_v and_o even_o as_o man_n who_o do_v speak_v to_o a_o king_n shall_v become_v very_o attentive_a fear_v to_o commit_v some_o fault_n bâ—_n if_o notwithstanding_o all_o his_o care_n he_o do_v happen_v tâ—_n fail_v he_o will_v blush_v incontinentlie_o so_o likewise_o ought_v we_o to_o do_v in_o the_o office_n stand_v upon_o ouâ—_n guard_n fear_v to_o fail_v moreov_a it_o be_v requisite_a tâ—_n have_v attention_n to_o pronunce_v well_o and_o to_o say_v as_o it_o 〈◊〉_d ordain_v above_o all_o in_o the_o beginning_n but_o if_o weâ—_n happen_v to_o commit_v some_o defect_n therein_o we_o muâ—â—_n humble_a ourselves_o for_o it_o without_o astonishment_n since_o it_o be_v no_o strange_a thing_n for_o we_o do_v it_o elsewhere_o but_o if_o we_o happen_v to_o do_v it_o many_o time_n and_o thaâ—_n this_o continue_v there_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o we_o have_v noâ—_n conceive_v a_o true_a displeasure_n of_o our_o first_o fault_n anâ—_n it_o be_v this_o negligence_n which_o shall_v bring_v we_o very_o much_o confusion_n not_o because_o of_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o superior_a but_o for_o the_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o angel_n who_o be_v present_a with_o us._n now_o it_o be_v almost_o a_o general_a rule_n that_o when_o we_o commit_v so_o often_o one_o and_o the_o self_n same_o fault_n it_o be_v a_o sign_n we_o want_n affection_n to_o amend_v it_o and_o if_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n where-of_a we_o have_v be_v oftentimes_o advertise_v there_o be_v appearance_n that_o we_o neglect_v the_o advertisement_n §_o 10._o moreov_a you_o ought_v not_o to_o have_v a_o scruple_n of_o omit_v in_o the_o whole_a office_n two_o or_o three_o verse_n by_o mistake_n provide_v that_o you_o do_v it_o not_o of_o purpose_n but_o if_o you_o slumber_v a_o good_a part_n of_o the_o office_n although_o you_o say_v your_o verse_n on_o your_o choir_n you_o be_v 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it_o be_v not_o voluntary_a and_o although_o you_o shall_v find_v yourselves_o at_o the_o end_n of_o some_o psalm_n not_o be_v well_o assure_v that_o you_o have_v say_v it_o because_o that_o you_o have_v be_v distract_v not_o think_v there-on_a omit_v not_o to_o pass_v forward_o humble_v yourselves_o before_o god_n for_o we_o must_v not_o always_o think_v that_o we_o hauâ—_n be_v negligent_a when_o the_o distraction_n have_v beeâ—_n long_o for_o it_o may_v very_o well_o be_v it_o will_v endure_v thâ—_n length_n of_o a_o office_n without_o any_o fault_n of_o we_o and_o how_o bad_a soever_o it_o be_v we_o shall_v noâ—_n be_v trouble_v but_o make_v simple_a refusal_n of_o it_o from_o time_n to_o time_n before_o god_n i_o desire_v that_o we_o shoulâ—_n never_o be_v trouble_v for_o the_o bad_a motion_n that_o wâ—_n have_v but_o that_o we_o faithful_o and_o courageous_o employ_v ourselves_o not_o to_o consent_v there-unto_a sincâ—_n there_o be_v very_o great_a difference_n between_o to_o feel_v and_o to_o consent_v §_o 11._o you_o desire_v that_o i_o speak_v something_o oâ—_n prayer_n many_o be_v very_o much_o deceive_v believe_v that_o much_o method_n be_v necessary_a to_o do_v it_o well_o anâ—_n they_o trouble_v themselves_o to_o find_v out_o a_o certain_a arâ—_n which_o they_o think_v be_v necessary_a to_o be_v know_v therein_o never_o cease_v to_o subtilise_v and_o pry_v abouâ—_n their_o prayer_n to_o see_v how_o they_o have_v make_v they_o oâ—_n how_o they_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o do_v it_o according_a to_o their_o like_v think_v they_o must_v not_o cough_v nor_o move_v durâ—ing_v the_o time_n for_o fear_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n with_o draw_v itself_o a_o very_a great_a folly_n true_o as_o if_o thâ—_n spirit_n of_o god_n be_v so_o nice_a that_o it_o depend_v of_o thâ—_n method_n and_o countenance_n of_o those_o who_o pray_v i_o doâ—_n not_o say_v that_o we_o must_v not_o use_v those_o methode_n whicâ—_o be_v appoint_v we_o but_o we_o ought_v not_o so_o tie_v ourselves_o unto_o they_o as_o those_o do_v who_o never_o think_v they_o have_v make_v their_o prayer_n well_o if_o they_o have_v noâ—_n make_v their_o consideration_n before_o the_o affection_n that_o our_o lord_n give_v they_o which_o be_v notwithstanding_o the_o end_n for_o the_o which_o we_o make_v consideration_n such_o person_n resemble_v those_o who_o findeinâ—_n themselves_o in_o the_o place_n whither_o they_o pretend_a tâ—_n go_v return_v back_o again_o because_o they_o be_v noâ—_n come_v by_o the_o way_n that_o have_v be_v teach_v they_o nevertheless_o it_o be_v requisite_a we_o behave_v our_o selueâ—_n 〈◊〉_d great_a reverence_n speak_v to_o the_o divine_a majesty_n since_o the_o angel_n who_o be_v so_o pure_a tremble_v in_o his_o presence_n but_o good_a god_n will_v some_o soul_n say_v i_o can_v always_o have_v this_o feel_n of_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n which_o cause_v so_o great_a a_o humiliation_n to_o the_o soul_n nor_o this_o sensible_a reverence_n which_o annihilate_v i_o so_o sweet_o and_o acceptable_o before_o god_n now_o it_o be_v not_o of_o this_o that_o i_o intend_v to_o speak_v but_o of_o that_o which_o the_o superior_a part_n and_o the_o top_n of_o the_o spirit_n work_v hold_v itself_o abject_a and_o in_o humility_n before_o god_n in_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o infinitt_a goodness_n and_o our_o profounnd_a littleness_n &_o indignity_n §_o 12._o we_o must_v also_o have_v a_o great_a resolution_n never_o to_o abandon_v prayer_n for_o any_o difficulty_n that_o may_v be_v find_v there-in_a nor_o to_o go_v with_o any_o preoccupation_n of_o desire_n to_o be_v comfort_v and_o satisfy_v there-in_a for_o this_o will_v not_o be_v to_o yield_v our_o will_n unite_v and_o join_v to_o that_o of_o our_o lord_n who_o will_n be_v that_o enter_v to_o prayer_n we_o be_v resolve_v to_o suffer_v the_o pain_n of_o continual_a distraction_n dryness_n and_o disgust_n which_o shall_v come_v upon_o we_o there-in_a remain_v as_o constant_a as_o if_o we_o have_v have_v much_o consolation_n and_o tranquillity_n since_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o our_o prayer_n shall_v not_o be_v less_o acceptable_a to_o god_n nor_o less_o profitable_a to_o we_o for_o be_v make_v with_o more_o difficulty_n provide_v that_o we_o always_o place_v justly_o our_o will_n with_o the_o will_n of_o the_o divine_a majesty_n remain_v in_o a_o simple_a attention_n and_o disposition_n to_o receive_v the_o evet_n of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n with_o love_n be_v in_o it_o prayer_n or_o other_o occurrence_n he_o will_v cause_v that_o all_o thing_n shall_v be_v profitable_a to_o we_o and_o acceptable_a to_o his_o divine_a goodness_n therefore_o this_o shall_v be_v to_o pray_v well_o my_o dear_a daughter_n to_o keep_v yourselves_o in_o peace_n and_o tranquillity_n near_o our_o lord_n or_o in_o his_o sight_n without_o any_o other_o desire_n or_o pretention_n but_o to_o be_v with_o he_o and_o to_o content_v he_o §_o 13._o the_o first_o method_n they_o for_o to_o entertain_v our_o self_n in_o prayer_n be_v to_o take_v some_o point_n as_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o death_n life_n and_o passion_n of_o our_o lord_n the_o which_o be_v the_o most_o profitable_a and_o it_o be_v a_o very_a rare_a thing_n that_o we_o can_v be_v able_a to_o profit_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o that_o which_o our_o lord_n have_v do_v who_o be_v the_o soverayne_a master_n who_o the_o eternal_a father_n have_v send_v into_o the_o world_n to_o teach_v we_o what_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o therefore_o beside_o the_o obligation_n that_o we_o have_v to_o form_v ourselves_o according_a to_o this_o divine_a model_n we_o ought_v to_o be_v very_o exact_a to_o consider_v his_o action_n for_o to_o imitate_v they_o because_o it_o be_v one_o of_o the_o most_o excellent_a intention_n that_o we_o
as_o more_o honourable_a but_o in_o affection_n so_o every_o one_o prefer_v his_o country_n before_o other_o in_o love_n not_o in_o esteem_n and_o each_o pilot_n cherish_v more_o the_o vessel_n where_o in_o hâ—_n sayll_v them_z they_o although_o they_o be_v more_o rich_a and_o better_o furnish_v let_v we_o free_o avouch_v thaâ—_n other_o congregation_n be_v better_a more_o rich_a anâ—_n more_o excellent_a but_o therefore_o not_o more_o amiable_a or_o more_o desirable_a or_o more_o convenient_a foâ—_n we_o since_o our_o lord_n have_v will_v this_o shall_v be_v our_o country_n our_o bark_n and_o that_o our_o harâ—_n shall_v be_v marry_v to_o this_o institute_n follow_v thâ—_n speech_n of_o he_o who_o be_v demand_v which_o be_v the_o most_o delightful_a rest_a place_n and_o the_o best_a food_n for_o the_o child_n the_o breast_n say_v he_o and_o the_o milk_n of_o his_o mother_n for_o although_o there_o be_v many_o more_o beautiful_a breast_n and_o better_a milk_n yet_o for_o he_o there_o be_v not_o any_o more_o proper_a nor_o more_o amiable_a the_o second_o entertainment_n wherein_o be_v demand_v whether_o we_o may_v appear_v before_o god_n which_o great_a confidence_n have_v which_o in_o ourselves_o the_o feeling_n of_o our_o misery_n and_o how_o and_o of_o the_o perfect_a abnegation_n of_o our_o seve_v you_o demand_v of_o i_o most_o dear_a daughter_n whether_o a_o soul_n that_o have_v the_o feel_n of_o her_o misery_n may_v present_v herself_o before_o god_n with_o a_o great_a confidence_n now_o i_o answer_v that_o not_o only_o the_o soul_n which_o have_v the_o knowledge_n of_o her_o misery_n may_v have_v great_a confidence_n in_o god_n but_o also_o she_o can_v have_v true_a confidence_n unless_o she_o have_v the_o kenowledg_n of_o her_o misery_n for_o this_o â—enowledg_n and_o confession_n of_o our_o misery_n introâ—uceth_v we_o before_o god_n even_o so_o all_o the_o great_a â—ints_n as_o job_n david_n and_o other_o do_v begin_v all_o â—â—eir_n prayer_n by_o the_o confession_n of_o their_o misery_n â—nd_v indignity_n therefore_o it_o be_v a_o very_a good_a thing_n â—or_a a_o person_n to_o acknouledg_v herself_o poor_a vile_a â—biect_n and_o unworthy_a to_o appear_v in_o the_o presence_n â—f_n god_n this_o say_n know_v thyself_o so_o much_o celebrate_v by_o the_o ancients_n of_o former_a time_n although_o that_o it_o extend_v itself_o to_o â—he_n knowledge_n â—f_o the_o greatness_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o soul_n that_o â—t_a do_v not_o abase_v and_o profane_v itself_o in_o thing_n â—nworthy_a of_o its_o nobility_n it_o also_o extend_v to_o â—he_n knowledge_n of_o our_o indignity_n imperfection_n â—nd_v misery_n for_o look_v how_o much_o more_o we_o â—hall_v acknowledge_v ourselves_o to_o be_v miserable_a so_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o confide_v in_o the_o bounty_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n for_o between_o mercy_n and_o misery_n â—here_o be_v à _fw-fr certain_a connexion_n so_o great_a that_o the_o â—ne_n can_v be_v exercise_v with_o out_o the_o other_o if_o god_n have_v not_o create_v man_n he_o have_v be_v true_o total_o good_a but_o he_o have_v not_o be_v actuallie_o merciful_a for_o so_o much_o as_o mercy_n exercise_v not_o itself_o but_o â—o_o the_o miserable_a you_o see_v then_o that_o how_o much_o more_o we_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o miserable_a so_o much_o more_o we_o have_v occasion_n to_o put_v our_o trust_n in_o god_n since_o we_o have_v nothing_o where_o of_o to_o confide_v in_o ourselves_o distrust_v of_o ourselves_o proceed_v from_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o imperfection_n it_o be_v good_a then_o to_o distrust_v ourselves_o but_o to_o what_o purpose_n will_v it_o serve_v we_o unless_o we_o cast_v our_o whole_a confidence_n upon_o god_n and_o rely_v upon_o his_o mercy_n the_o fault_n and_o infidelity_n that_o we_o commit_v every_o day_n ought_v indeed_o to_o bring_v we_o shame_n and_o confusion_n when_o we_o will_v approach_v near_o oâ—_n lord_n and_o so_o we_o read_v that_o there_o have_v be_v hoâ—_n soul_n s_n katherine_n of_o sienne_n and_o s._n theresa_n whâ—_n when_o they_o wear_v fall_v into_o any_o fault_n feel_v excee_v great_a confusion_n it_o be_v true_o very_o reasonable_a thaâ—_n have_v offend_v god_n we_o shall_v retire_v our_o selue_fw-mi a_o little_a by_o humility_n and_o remain_v confound_v for_o have_v offend_v a_o friend_n only_o we_o be_v ashamed_a to_o approach_v to_o he_o but_o we_o must_v not_o remain_v there_o for_o these_o virtue_n of_o humility_n of_o abjection_n &_o confusion_n be_v mediate_a virtue_n by_o the_o which_o we_o ought_v to_o mount_v to_o thâ—_n union_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o god_n it_o will_v be_v nâ—_n great_a matter_n to_o be_v annihilate_v and_o leave_v naked_a oâ—_n ourselves_o the_o which_o be_v do_v by_o act_n of_o confusion_n if_o it_o wear_v not_o to_o give_v ourselves_o whole_o tâ—_n god_n even_o as_o s._n paul_n teach_v we_o uhen_o he_o say_v unclothe_v yourselves_o of_o the_o old_a man_n and_o put_v oâ—_n you_o the_o new_a for_o you_o must_v not_o remain_v naked_a but_o cloth_n yourselue_fw-mi with_o god_n this_o little_a recoil_n be_v not_o make_v but_o to_o the_o end_n the_o soul_n may_v thereby_o leap_v forward_o into_o god_n by_o a_o act_n of_o louâ—_n and_o confidence_n for_o we_o must_v not_o be_v confound_v with_o sadness_n or_o unquietness_n it_o be_v self_n louâ—_n that_o give_v these_o confusion_n by_o which_o we_o arâ—_n sorry_a for_o not_o be_v perfect_a not_o so_o much_o for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n as_o for_o the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o yea_o although_o you_o feel_v not_o any_o such_o confidence_n yet_o may_v you_o not_o ommitt_v to_o make_v act_n thereof_o and_o say_v unto_o our_o lord_n although_o my_o lord_n i_o have_v not_o any_o confidence_n in_o thou_o yet_o i_o know_v thou_o be_v my_o god_n that_o i_o be_o whole_o thou_o and_o have_v no_o other_o hope_n then_o in_o thy_o goodness_n and_o therefore_o i_o give_v myself_o over_o quite_o into_o thy_o hand_n it_o be_v always_o in_o our_o power_n to_o make_v these_o act_n and_o albeit_o we_o have_v difficulty_n in_o it_o it_o be_v not_o therefore_o impossible_a and_o it_o be_v in_o these_o occasion_n and_o â—eses_n difficulty_n that_o we_o ough_o to_o give_v testimony_n of_o our_o fidelity_n to_o our_o lord_n for_o although_o we_o â—ake_v such_o act_n with_o out_o gust_n and_o with_o out_o any_o satisfaction_n we_o must_v not_o be_v trouble_v since_o our_o â—ord_n love_v they_o better_o so_o and_o do_v not_o say_v as_o â—ou_o be_v wont_a alas_o it_o be_v no_o otherwise_o then_o from_o â—he_n mouth_n for_o if_o the_o hart_n will_v it_o not_o the_o mouth_n will_v not_o speakâ—_n a_o word_n have_v do_v this_o remain_v in_o peacâ—_n with_o out_o reflect_v upon_o your_o trouble_n speak_v to_o out_o lord_n of_o some_o other_o thing_n consider_v then_o for_o conclusion_n of_o this_o first_o point_n that_o â—t_a be_v very_o good_a to_o haâ—e_v confusion_n when_o we_o have_v â—he_v knowlegd_v and_o feel_v of_o our_o misery_n and_o imperfection_n but_o we_o must_v not_o there_o in_o nor_o for_o it_o â—aâ—â—_n into_o into_o discouragement_n but_o raise_v up_o our_o hart_n unto_o god_n by_o a_o holy_a confidence_n the_o foundation_n wheâ—e_v of_o aught_o to_o be_v in_o he_o and_o not_o in_o we_o for_o so_o much_o as_o we_o change_v and_o he_o never_o change_v but_o remain_v allwais_o as_o good_a and_o as_o merciful_a when_o we_o be_v weak_a aâ—d_n imperfect_a as_o when_o we_o be_v strong_a and_o perfect_a i_o be_o wont_a to_o say_v that_o the_o â—hrone_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v our_o misery_n it_o follow_v they_o that_o how_o much_o great_a our_o misery_n shall_v be_v so_o much_o great_a their_o confidence_n must_v we_o have_v 3._o let_v we_o past_o now_o to_o the_o other_o question_n of_o forsake_v one_o self_n and_o what_o ought_v to_o be_v the_o cxercise_n of_o the_o soul_n abandon_v it_o must_v then_o be_v understand_v that_o to_o abandon_v our_o soul_n and_o to_o leave_v ourselves_o be_v no_o other_o thing_n then_o to_o quit_v &_o break_v we_o of_o ourself_o will_v to_o give_v it_o unto_o god_n for_o it_o shall_v serve_v we_o but_o little_a as_o i_o have_v already_o say_v to_o renounce_v and_o leave_v ourselves_o if_o it_o wear_v not_o to_o unite_v we_o more_o perfect_o to_o the_o divine_a goodness_n it_o be_v this_o then_o for_o which_o this_o give_v over_o one_o self_n ought_v to_o be_v madâ—_n which_o otherwise_o will_v be_v unprofitable_a aâ—_n shall_v resemble_v those_o of_o the_o ancient_a philosopher_n who_o make_v admirable_a renuntiation_n of_o the_o self_n and_o of_o all_o thing_n for_o a_o vain_a pretext_n give_v themselves_o to_o philosophy_n as_o epicteâ—_n most_o renowned_a philosopher_n who_o be_v a_o slaâ—_n by_o condition_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o great_a wisdom_n they_o wear_v content_a to_o have_v give_v they_o his_o
freedom_n but_o he_o out_o of_o a_o extreme_a renuntiatioâ—_n will_v not_o have_v his_o liberty_n and_o so_o voluntary_o remain_v in_o slaveric_a with_o so_o great_a poverty_n that_o after_o his_o death_n they_o find_v no_o other_o housâ—_n hold_v stuff_n of_o he_o but_o a_o lamp_n which_o waâ—_n sell_v very_o dear_a because_o it_o have_v be_v the_o lamp_n of_o so_o great_a à _fw-fr man_n but_o we_o must_v not_o abandon_v ourselves_o unless_o it_o wear_v to_o leave_v ourselves_o to_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n there_o be_v manâ—_n who_o say_v to_o our_o lord_n i_o give_v myself_o whole_o to_o the_o with_o out_o any_o reservation_n but_o there_o be_v very_o few_o which_o unbrace_v the_o practice_n of_o this_o renuntiation_n which_o be_v no_o other_o thing_n than_o a_o perfect_a indifferency_n to_o receive_v all_o sort_n of_o event_n according_a as_o they_o arrive_v by_o the_o order_n of_o the_o divine_a providence_n aswell_o affliction_n as_o consolation_n sickness_n as_o health_n poverty_n as_o riches_n eontempt_n as_o honour_n &_o infamy_n as_o glory_n the_o which_o i_o mean_v according_a to_o the_o superior_a part_n of_o our_o soul_n for_o there_o be_v not_o any_o doubt_n but_o that_o the_o inferior_a and_o natural_a inclination_n will_v always_o bend_v and_o tend_v to_o the_o side_n of_o honour_n rather_o than_o that_o of_o contempt_n of_o riches_n then_o that_o of_o poverty_n although_o there_o be_v not_o any_o that_o can_v be_v ignorant_a that_o contempt_n abjection_n and_o poverty_n be_v more_o please_v to_o god_n than_o honour_n and_o abundance_n of_o great_a riches_n §_o 4._o now_o to_o get_v this_o relinquish_a of_o all_o at_o soever_o we_o ought_v to_o obey_v the_o will_n of_o god_n unify_v and_o that_o of_o his_o good_a pleausure_n the_o one_o do_v by_o may_n of_o resignation_n the_o other_o by_o way_n indifferency_n the_o will_n of_o god_n signify_v comâ—ehendeth_v his_o commaudement_n his_o counsel_n â—s_a inspiration_n our_o rule_n and_o the_o ordinance_n our_o superior_n the_o will_n of_o his_o good_a pleauâ—â—e_n regard_v the_o event_n of_o thing_n which_o we_o â—n_v not_o foresee_v or_o prevent_v as_o for_o example_n i_o â—owe_v not_o if_o i_o shall_v die_v to_o morrow_n i_o do_v see_v at_o this_o be_v the_o good_a pleausure_n of_o god_n and_o there_o â—re_n i_o render_v myself_o to_o his_o holy_a will_n and_o â—ll_v die_v willing_o in_o like_a fort_n i_o know_v not_o if_o the_o â—â—xt_a year_n all_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v â—asted_v if_o it_o happen_v they_o be_v or_o there_o be_v plague_n â—t_z other_o like_a event_n it_o be_v evident_a that_o this_o be_v the_o â—ood_a pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o i_o comforme_v â—y_a self_n there_o unto_o it_o may_v happen_v that_o you_o â—hall_v not_o have_v consolation_n in_o your_o exercise_n it_o 〈◊〉_d certain_a that_o then_o this_o be_v the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o â—od_a wherefore_a you_o must_v remain_v with_o a_o exteame_a 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in_o obedience_n for_o theâ—â—_n can_v not_o be_v any_o thing_n find_v so_o pliable_a and_o prompt_a as_o he_o be_v to_o the_o will_n of_o every_o one_o and_o accord_v to_o his_o example_n we_o must_v earn_v to_o be_v very_o prompt_a in_o obedience_n for_o it_o suffice_v nor_o the_o amorous_a haâ—â—_n to_o do_v that_o be_v command_v or_o that_o which_o other_o make_v show_v to_o desire_v of_o he_o if_o he_o do_v it_o not_o promptlie_o he_o can_v see_v the_o hour_n come_v soon_o enough_o for_o to_o accomplish_v what_o be_v ordain_v to_o the_o end_n theâ—_n may_v of_o new_a command_v he_o some_o other_o thing_n david_n do_v but_o only_o desire_v to_o drink_v of_o the_o cistern_n of_o bethleem_n and_o instant_o three_o valiant_a warrior_n depart_v incline_v themselves_o and_o crosseâ—_n through_o the_o army_n of_o the_o enemy_n to_o get_v it_o for_o he_o they_o wear_v exceed_o ready_a to_o follow_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o king_n even_o so_o we_o see_v that_o innumerable_a saintâ—_n have_v do_v to_o follow_v as_o it_o appear_v to_o they_o thâ—_n inclination_n and_o desire_n that_o the_o king_n of_o king_n ouâ—_n lord_n jesus_n have_v what_o commandment_n i_o beseech_v you_o do_v our_o lord_n make_v that_o may_v oblige_v sainctâ—_n katherine_n of_o sienna_n to_o drink_v or_o lick_v with_o her_o tough_a the_o filth_n which_o come_v forth_o of_o the_o wound_n of_o thaâ—_n poor_a woman_n who_o she_o do_v serve_v and_o lewiâ—_n king_n of_o france_n to_o eat_v with_o the_o leper_n to_o encourage_v they_o to_o eat_v certaynelie_o they_o be_v not_o any_o way_n oblige_v to_o this_o but_o know_v our_o lord_n do_v â—â—ue_v it_o and_o have_v demonstrate_v his_o inclination_n to_o the_o â—â—ue_n of_o our_o proper_a abjection_n they_o think_v in_o do_v 〈◊〉_d such_o thing_n to_o gratify_v he_o by_o follow_v his_o intonation_n with_o very_o great_a love_n although_o it_o be_v â—rie_o repugnant_a to_o their_o sense_n we_o be_v oblige_v to_o â—â—pe_v our_o neighbour_n when_o he_o be_v in_o extreme_a necesâ—ie_n nevertheless_o because_o alm_n be_v a_o counâ—ell_n of_o â—â—r_fw-fr lord_n many_o willing_o give_v alm_n as_o much_o as_o â—â—eir_n mean_n will_v permit_v they_o now_o upon_o this_o obedience_n to_o the_o counsel_n amorous_a obedience_n â—â—grafted_v which_o make_v we_o enterprise_n to_o follow_v precise_o every_o point_n of_o the_o desire_n and_o intention_n 〈◊〉_d god_n and_o our_o superior_n §_o 5._o but_o i_o must_v advertise_v you_o here_o of_o one_o deâ—ate_n into_o which_o we_o may_v fall_v for_o if_o those_o that_o â—ould_v undertake_v the_o practice_n of_o this_o virtue_n very_o exact_o will_v always_o keep_v themselves_o attentive_a thereby_o to_o know_v the_o desire_n and_o inclination_n 〈◊〉_d their_o superior_n or_o god_n they_o shall_v loose_v their_o â—â—me_n infallible_o as_o for_o example_n while_o i_o shall_v â—â—quire_v what_o be_v the_o desire_n of_o god_n i_o shall_v not_o â—â—ifie_v myself_o in_o keep_v my_o repose_n &_o 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self_n ready_a to_o do_v it_o not_o sift_v up_o and_o down_o if_o i_o may_v be_v able_a to_o know_v that_o she_o have_v some_o inclination_n that_o i_o do_v some_o other_o thing_n for_o this_o wouâ—â—_n take_v away_o the_o peace_n and_o tranquillity_n of_o haâ—â—_n which_o be_v the_o principal_a fruit_n of_o love_v obedience_n §_o 6._o the_o three_o condition_n of_o obedience_n be_v perseverance_n now_o our_o lord_n have_v teach_v we_o this_o uâ—rye_o particular_o as_o saint_n paul_n declare_v in_o the_o term_n he_o have_v be_v make_v obedient_a until_o deaâ—_n and_o magnify_v this_o obedience_n unto_o death_n thâ—_n death_n of_o the_o cross_n say_v he_o in_o these_o word_n until_o death_n be_v presuppose_v that_o he_o have_v be_v obedient_a all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n during_o the_o which_o theâ—_n be_v no_o other_o thing_n see_v then_o the_o trace_n of_o obedience_n yield_v by_o he_o aswell_o to_o his_o parent_n as_o tâ—_n many_o other_o yea_o likewise_o to_o the_o wicked_a anâ—_n impious_a and_o as_o he_o do_v begin_v by_o this_o virtue_n heâ—_n do_v likewise_o end_n therewith_v the_o course_n of_o thâ—â—_n mortaâ—l_v life_n the_o good_a religious_a man_n jonaâ—_n have_v furnish_v we_o with_o two_o example_n about_o thiâ—_n subject_a of_o perseverance_n and_o although_o he_o do_v noâ—_n so_o promptlye_o obey_v the_o commandment_n that_o sainâ—_n pachome_n give_v he_o he_o be_v notwitstand_v â—_o religious_a of_o great_a perfection_n for_o from_o the_o timâ—_n that_o he_o enter_v into_o religion_n until_o his_o death_n heâ—_n continue_v in_o the_o office_n of_o gardener_n without_o ever_o change_v it_o during_o sixty_o five_o year_n thaâ—_n he_o live_v in_o that_o monastery_n and_o the_o other_o exercise_n wherein_o he_o do_v persevere_v all_o his_o life_n timâ—_n as_o i_o have_v before_o say_v be_v to_o make_v mat_n oâ—_n buâ—ruhes_n interlace_v with_o leaf_n of_o palm_n so_o that_o he_o die_v make_v of_o they_o this_o be_v very_a greaâ—_n virtue_n to_o 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