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guess_v by_o some_o evident_a sign_n that_o these_o thing_n be_v from_o heaven_n yet_o still_o deny_v they_o all_o access_n unto_o thou_o and_o drive_v they_o far_o from_o thou_o nor_o need_v thou_o fear_v lest_o any_o such_o resistance_n ground_v upon_o thy_o own_o indignity_n shall_v displease_v god_n for_o if_o the_o vision_n come_v from_o he_o he_o know_v well_o how_o to_o make_v they_o manifest_v notwithstanding_o thy_o opposition_n and_o be_v secure_a to_o be_v thereby_o no_o loser_n since_o he_o who_o give_v his_o grace_n to_o the_o humble_a can_v be_v angry_a with_o he_o who_o practise_v such_o high_a act_n of_o that_o virtue_n 11._o these_o be_v the_o common_a and_o particular_a after_o these_o general_a temptation_n follow_v other_o in_o particular_a ordinary_a engine_n which_o our_o enemy_n make_v use_v of_o in_o this_o last_o passage_n after_o which_o follow_v his_o other_o train_a band_n of_o temptation_n according_a to_o each_o one_o particular_a inclination_n and_o disposition_n stand_v therefore_o timely_a to_o thy_o arm_n my_o beloved_a before_o this_o great_a day_n of_o battle_n steal_v upon_o thou_o and_o fight_v now_o valiant_o and_o generous_o against_o thy_o violent_a passion_n and_o imperfection_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v prepare_v at_o that_o time_n which_o take_v from_o thou_o all_o other_o time_n and_o power_n to_o perform_v it_o chap._n xx._n that_o we_o must_v never_o flatttr_n ourselves_o as_o have_v subdue_v our_o enemy_n but_o must_v often_o return_v to_o our_o wont_a exercise_n as_o if_o we_o be_v yet_o novice_n in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n i_o have_v yet_o one_o thing_n o_o beloved_a victory_n never_o persuade_v thyself_o thou_o have_v get_v a_o full_a victory_n to_o tell_v thou_o of_o which_o be_v that_o thou_o never_o persuade_v thyself_o to_o have_v get_v a_o full_a victory_n over_o any_o one_o of_o thy_o passion_n though_o perchance_o thou_o have_v for_o a_o long_a time_n together_o feel_v no_o motion_n thereof_o but_o that_o thou_o often_o renew_v thy_o accustom_a exercise_n but_o often_o renew_v thy_o exercise_n spiritual_a exercise_n as_o if_o thou_o be_v yet_o a_o young_a beginner_n and_o a_o freshwater_n soldier_n now_o enter_v the_o list_n 2._o for_o if_o we_o behold_v and_o desire_v to_o follow_v the_o perfection_n whereunto_o god_n have_v call_v we_o we_o shall_v find_v it_o to_o be_v so_o high_a and_o so_o copious_a that_o obtain_v for_o perfection_n be_v very_o high_a and_o hard_o to_o be_v obtain_v after_o our_o best_a spend_a endeavour_n we_o shall_v scarce_o presume_v to_o say_v that_o we_o have_v learn_v the_o first_o principle_n thereof_o and_o beside_o this_o that_o which_o seem_v to_o we_o a_o virtue_n may_v indeed_o sometime_o be_v a_o vice_n our_o judgement_n be_v deceive_v by_o some_o secret_a pride_n chap._n xxi_o of_o holy_a prayer_n we_o have_v hitherto_o o_o beloved_a prayer_n the_o four_o weapon_n be_v holy_a prayer_n through_o the_o divine_a assistance_n hear_v and_o learn_v what_o concern_v diffidence_n in_o ourselves_o confidence_n in_o our_o god_n and_o continual_a exercise_n which_o be_v the_o three_o necessary_a mean_n to_o get_v the_o victory_n of_o our_o passion_n and_o to_o conquer_v the_o disorder_a motion_n of_o our_o sensuality_n now_o follow_v the_o four_o which_o be_v holy_a prayer_n and_o this_o be_v the_o best_a and_o most_o efficacious_a mean_n to_o obtain_v all_o good_a thing_n from_o god_n gracious_a and_o bountiful_a hand_n explication_n for_o prayer_n be_v the_o food_n the_o comfort_n prayer_n a_o furthet_n description_n of_o prayer_n and_o the_o support_n of_o the_o soul_n during_o its_o pilgrimage_n upon_o earth_n it_o be_v a_o secure_a bridge_n for_o it_o to_o pass_v over_o the_o several_a sea_n of_o adversity_n and_o prosperity_n it_o be_v a_o wall_n of_o defence_n against_o vice_n and_o temptation_n a_o key_n open_v into_o the_o cabinet_n of_o celestial_a treasure_n the_o door_n of_o holy_a thought_n and_o final_o a_o invincible_a 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have_v angel_n saint_n and_o god_n himself_o for_o thy_o companion_n and_o comforter_n final_o reflect_v upon_o the_o conflict_n which_o thou_o have_v undertake_v and_o consider_v how_o much_o thou_o have_v to_o do_v thou_o will_v find_v little_a leisure_n to_o spend_v in_o idle_a talk_n chap._n fourteen_o of_o the_o order_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o fight_v against_o our_o enemy_n in_o thy_o spiritual_a combat_n against_o thy_o disorder_a affection_n and_o passion_n follow_v this_o method_n first_o enter_v into_o the_o cabinet_n of_o thy_o enemy_n mark_v which_o be_v thy_o great_a enemy_n heart_n and_o let_v thy_o inquisitive_a thought_n search_v and_o examine_v with_o exact_a diligence_n which_o be_v the_o affection_n that_o there_o bear_v the_o great_a sway_n and_o with_o what_o thought_n and_o motion_n thou_o be_v most_o frequent_o tempt_v and_o trouble_v second_o and_o have_v find_v thy_o with_o and_o single_a out_o the_o fierce_a to_o fight_v with_o foe_n turn_v thy_o weapon_n 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pour_v fearful_a be_v not_o over-solicitous_a or_o fearful_a forth_o thy_o heart_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n be_v not_o solicitous_a and_o thoughtful_a whether_o he_o have_v forgive_v this_o thy_o sin_n or_o no_o for_o such_o a_o curiosity_n savour_v of_o pride_n endanger_v thou_o to_o fall_v into_o the_o snare_n of_o satan_n render_v thou_o unquiet_a and_o consume_v time_n to_o little_a purpose_n therefore_o cast_v thyself_o pure_o into_o the_o paternal_a bosom_n of_o thy_o merciful_a lord_n resume_v thy_o wont_a exercise_n and_o take_v up_o thy_o weapon_n again_o as_o though_o thou_o have_v not_o fall_v yea_o shall_v thou_o chance_v to_o fall_v many_o time_n a_o day_n and_o receive_v many_o grievous_a wound_n from_o thy_o enemy_n yet_o never_o despair_v never_o grow_v fainthearted_a or_o over-fearfull_a of_o thyself_o but_o still_o stand_v upon_o thy_o accustom_a guard_n against_o all_o new_a assault_n and_o do_v the_o same_o thing_n with_o no_o less_o confidence_n the_o 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recover_v the_o inward_a quiet_a of_o thy_o soul_n sovereign_n recover_v the_o quiet_a of_o thy_o soul_n and_o reconciliation_n to_o thy_o sovereign_n and_o then_o reconcile_v thyself_o to_o thy_o love_a lord_n for_o that_o disquietness_n of_o conscience_n remain_v after_o the_o sin_n commit_v be_v not_o any_o sign_n of_o thy_o sorrow_n for_o have_v offend_v thy_o saviour_n but_o rather_o of_o fear_n for_o thy_o own_o private_a damage_n which_o thou_o have_v thereby_o deserve_v 4._o now_o the_o way_n to_o recover_v this_o fault_n the_o way_n to_o get_v this_o quiet_a be_v to_o forget_v thy_o fault_n quiet_a of_o mind_n may_v be_v this_o have_v true_o turn_v thyself_o to_o thy_o god_n and_o humble_o crave_v pardon_n for_o thy_o sin_n think_v no_o more_o of_o it_o but_o forget_v it_o total_o for_o the_o future_a and_o fix_v thy_o thought_n only_o upon_o thy_o lord_n infinite_a love_n by_o which_o he_o earnest_o desines_n to_o unite_v thou_o to_o himself_o and_o make_v thou_o partaker_n 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yet_o we_o may_v by_o the_o efficacious_a work_n of_o god_n grace_n not_o only_o desire_v they_o but_o even_o be_v delight_v with_o they_o as_o be_v the_o just_a punishment_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o exercise_n of_o virtue_n to_o the_o good_a for_o which_o end_v out_o love_a lord_n permit_v they_o to_o befall_v we_o thus_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o god_n holy_a will_n we_o may_v quiet_o and_o peaceable_o pass_v through_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o this_o life_n bitterness_n and_o contrariety_n and_o take_v this_o for_o a_o truth_n that_o all_o disquiet_n of_o mind_n be_v displease_v to_o our_o dear_a lord_n because_o it_o be_v never_o without_o some_o imperfection_n and_o evermore_o proceed_v from_o some_o perverse_a root_n of_o self-love_n 1._o to_o obtain_v therefore_o this_o quiet_a of_o sentinel_n text._n thou_o be_v to_o appoint_v a_o sentinel_n heart_n in_o thy_o spiritual_a conflict_n thou_o
abstraction_n introversion_n annihilation_n this_o be_v to_o begin_v your_o heaven_n upon_o earth_n and_o to_o fortast_n that_o endless_a felicity_n in_o which_o your_o faith_n shall_v be_v turn_v into_o clear_a vision_n your_o hope_n change_v into_o full_a possession_n and_o your_o charity_n knit_v to_o her_o belove_a centre_n and_o perfection_n where_o you_o shall_v praise_n god_n incessant_o love_v he_o entire_o and_o enjoy_v he_o eternal_o the_o table_n of_o the_o maxim_n 1._o that_o our_o end_n be_v perfection_n and_o divine_a union_n and_o that_o prayer_n be_v the_o way_n to_o it_o 2._o that_o beginner_n may_v profitable_o make_v use_n of_o the_o follow_a exercise_n of_o mental_a prayer_n and_o introversion_n until_o they_o obtain_v great_a light_n and_o more_o experience_n in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o spirit_n 3._o that_o of_o all_o internal_a prayer_n the_o affective_a be_v most_o noble_a necessary_a and_o profitable_a 4._o that_o meditation_n be_v a_o seek_v contemplation_n a_o see_v of_o god_n 5._o that_o continual_a recollection_n be_v the_o exercise_n of_o exercise_n and_o the_o immediate_a way_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o perfection_n and_o divine_a union_n the_o practice_n of_o this_o exercise_n be_v declare_v in_o ten_o canon_n 1._o that_o all_o place_n be_v proper_a for_o recollection_n but_o the_o more_o quiet_a the_o more_o proper_a 2._o that_o to_o pray_v on_o our_o knee_n be_v a_o posture_n most_o please_v to_o god_n 3._o that_o we_o must_v especial_o at_o first_o prefix_v to_o ourselves_o certain_a and_o set_v time_n of_o recollection_n 4._o that_o we_o must_v frame_v a_o act_n of_o pure_a intention_n at_o our_o entrance_n into_o recollection_n 5._o that_o we_o must_v brief_o examine_v our_o conscience_n and_o produce_v act_n of_o contrition_n self-confusion_n humility_n and_o resolution_n of_o amendment_n 6._o that_o we_o must_v also_o make_v a_o act_n of_o perfect_a resignation_n before_o we_o fall_v upon_o this_o exercise_n 7._o that_o we_o must_v bring_v with_o we_o some_o theme_n subject_n or_o groundwork_n of_o our_o prayer_n and_o recollection_n 8._o that_o we_o must_v look_v on_o god_n by_o faith_n and_o leave_v off_o all_o discourse_n 9_o that_o we_o must_v carry_v god_n with_o we_o from_o our_o prayer_n 10._o that_o we_o must_v put_v on_o christ_n and_o imitate_v his_o example_n in_o all_o our_o action_n 6._o that_o for_o this_o pure_a perfect_a and_o transcendent_a prayer_n no_o certain_a rule_n can_v be_v prescribe_v 7._o that_o the_o contemplative_a must_v be_v very_o observant_a of_o the_o divine_a visit_n light_n and_o call_v 8._o that_o the_o only_a way_n to_o get_v true_a peace_n of_o mind_n be_v to_o be_v total_o resign_v to_o god_n 9_o that_o a_o contemplative_a soul_n must_v lay_v a_o solid_a groundwork_n to_o serve_v she_o in_o time_n of_o desolation_n 10._o 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 11._o that_o our_o understanding_n must_v be_v settle_v in_o pure_a faith_n 12._o that_o our_o memory_n must_v be_v settle_v in_o pure_a hope_n 13._o that_o our_o will_n must_v be_v settle_v in_o pure_a charity_n 14._o that_o this_o exercise_n of_o recollection_n and_o annihilation_n be_v the_o short_a &_o secure_a way_n to_o divine_a union_n 15._o that_o all_o sort_n of_o people_n may_v safe_o addict_v themselves_o to_o this_o holy_a exercise_n of_o recollection_n 16._o that_o outward_a observance_n be_v help_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o exercise_n 17._o that_o prayer_n for_o other_o be_v best_a practise_v by_o a_o general_a intention_n 18._o that_o all_o virtue_n be_v best_a practise_v by_o addict_v ourselves_o to_o contemplation_n or_o this_o internal_a exercise_n of_o recollection_n some_o example_n for_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o divine_a way_n of_o prayer_n some_o further_a advice_n for_o the_o same_o practice_n of_o this_o pure_a prayer_n 19_o that_o corporal_a austerity_n must_v be_v always_o subject_a to_o obedience_n 20._o that_o contemplative_n must_v always_o have_v the_o seven_o verity_n which_o concern_v the_o divine_a nature_n whereupon_o all_o contemplation_n be_v ground_v either_o habitual_o or_o formal_o in_o their_o memory_n 21._o that_o jâ—culâ—tory_a prayer_n be_v the_o near_a disposition_n to_o contemplation_n 22._o that_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n be_v the_o great_a exâ—rcisâ—_n of_o contemplative_n and_o the_o short_a way_n to_o divine_a union_n a_o more_o sublime_a way_n to_o practice_v the_o presence_n of_o god_n 23._o that_o humiliation_n be_v a_o relic_n of_o god_n love_n 24._o that_o humility_n be_v the_o solid_a groundwork_n of_o all_o spirituality_n 25._o that_o silence_n and_o solitude_n be_v our_o heaven_n upon_o earth_n 26._o that_o the_o perfect_a love_n of_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o ourselves_o must_v be_v our_o constant_a and_o continual_a employment_n 27._o that_o confidence_n in_o god_n goodness_n be_v the_o main_a support_n of_o our_o spiritual_a edifice_n 28._o that_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o progress_n in_o perfection_n be_v the_o conformity_n of_o our_o will_n to_o the_o divine_a will_n 29._o that_o vnquietness_n of_o mind_n be_v the_o bane_n of_o devotion_n and_o curse_v of_o contemplation_n 30._o that_o cross_n be_v to_o be_v suffer_v not_o seek_v to_o be_v take_v not_o make_v to_o be_v conceal_v not_o complain_v of_o 31._o 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 32._o that_o desolation_n dereliction_n affliction_n distraction_n be_v to_o be_v transcend_v by_o generous_a resolution_n 33._o 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 34._o that_o zeal_n and_o eagerness_n must_v be_v temper_v with_o moderation_n and_o discretion_n 35._o 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 36._o that_o we_o must_v seek_v no_o comfort_n in_o any_o creature_n 37._o that_o we_o must_v walk_v and_o persevere_v in_o these_o our_o spiritual_a exercise_n with_o the_o two_o foot_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n under_o this_o maxim_n be_v solve_v many_o material_a doubt_n arise_v in_o our_o daily_a progress_n to_o perfection_n the_o first_o doubt_n if_o we_o fear_v that_o god_n will_v forsake_v we_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o ingratitude_n and_o disloyalty_n 2._o if_o our_o sin_n trouble_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o confession_n and_o satisfaction_n 3._o if_o we_o can_v neither_o pray_v with_o fervour_n nor_o suffer_v with_o patience_n neither_o feel_v god_n present_a nor_o be_v content_a in_o his_o absence_n 4._o if_o we_o be_v doubtful_a that_o god_n be_v angry_a with_o we_o that_o we_o want_v grace_n that_o we_o only_o seek_v ourselves_o that_o we_o yield_v to_o all_o temptation_n etc._n etc._n 5._o if_o our_o conscience_n be_v unquiet_a and_o our_o soul_n fearful_a by_o reason_n of_o our_o proness_n to_o sin_n etc._n etc._n 6._o if_o we_o be_v full_a of_o fear_n and_o apprehension_n of_o our_o estate_n by_o reason_n we_o feel_v in_o our_o soul_n such_o slender_a effect_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o love_n and_o have_v little_a devotion_n no_o inward_a peace_n etc._n etc._n 7._o if_o some_o extreme_a cross_n calamity_n or_o affliction_n have_v seize_v our_o heart_n etc._n etc._n 8._o if_o we_o desire_v to_o conquer_v the_o devil_n and_o overcome_v all_o temptation_n whatsoever_o 9_o if_o we_o want_v comfort_n in_o long_a and_o dangerous_a temptation_n and_o trouble_n 10._o if_o we_o wonder_v that_o god_n will_v have_v we_o suffer_v temptation_n since_o our_o frailty_n be_v subject_a to_o yield_v and_o so_o offend_v his_o divine_a majesty_n 11._o if_o we_o be_v solicit_v by_o our_o enemy_n to_o unchastness_n 12._o if_o we_o be_v in_o extraordinary_a desolation_n and_o darkness_n 13._o if_o we_o be_v tempt_v to_o despair_v of_o god_n mercy_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o frequent_a fall_n and_o relapse_n into_o sin_n 14._o if_o we_o be_v perplex_v with_o great_a sadness_n etc._n etc._n other_o remedy_n against_o sadness_n another_o antidote_n against_o melancholy_a and_o pusillanimity_n 15._o if_o we_o suspect_v that_o our_o sadness_n and_o temptation_n proceed_v from_o our_o own_o fault_n or_o negligence_n or_o some_o secret_a sin_n or_o our_o want_n of_o correspondency_n with_o god_n grace_n etc._n etc._n 16._o if_o we_o doubt_v that_o god_n be_v displease_v with_o our_o prayer_n that_o our_o affliction_n befall_v we_o through_o our_o own_o occasion_n and_o can_v satisfy_v ourselves_o to_o think_v we_o have_v do_v what_o god_n require_v 17._o if_o nature_n have_v show_v herself_o a_o stepmother_n unto_o we_o in_o give_v we_o a_o hard_a and_o harsh_a disposition_n whence_o proceed_v a_o reluctancy_n to_o work_n of_o virtue_n and_o mortification_n of_o vice_n so_o that_o we_o distrust_v of_o ever_o overcome_v
ourselves_o 18._o if_o on_o the_o contrary_a our_o nature_n be_v so_o facile_a and_o flexible_a that_o we_o scarce_o find_v difficulty_n in_o any_o thing_n we_o wonder_v to_o hear_v mention_n of_o rebellion_n contradiction_n desolation_n etc._n etc._n from_o all_o which_o we_o be_v secure_a and_o quiet_a and_o therefore_o we_o fear_v our_o action_n proceed_v rather_o from_o a_o natural_a promptitude_n than_o solid_a virtue_n 19_o if_o we_o so_o addict_v ourselves_o to_o recollection_n that_o we_o look_v upon_o work_n of_o obedience_n and_o the_o external_a practice_n of_o our_o duty_n as_o impediment_n to_o perfection_n 20._o if_o we_o find_v such_o a_o calm_a in_o our_o passion_n imperfection_n and_o temptation_n that_o we_o hope_v the_o worst_a be_v past_a 21._o if_o scrupulosity_n overwhelm_v we_o 1._o we_o must_v obey_v our_o spiritual_a director_n 2._o we_o must_v do_v our_o best_a endeavour_n but_o here_o arise_v two_o difficulty_n 1._o if_o our_o directour_n knowledge_n be_v small_a his_o experience_n less_o etc._n etc._n 2._o if_o we_o can_v satisfy_v ourselves_o that_o we_o have_v do_v our_o best_a etc._n etc._n 22._o if_o we_o fear_v we_o detest_v not_o sin_n sufficient_o because_o we_o feel_v not_o so_o great_a sorrow_n for_o the_o offence_n of_o god_n as_o we_o do_v sometime_o for_o a_o temporal_a loss_n 23._o if_o we_o can_v ground_v ourselves_o in_o a_o firm_a hope_n of_o mercy_n for_o that_o we_o be_v so_o frail_a and_o inconstant_a we_o sin_v daily_o and_o amend_v not_o our_o life_n we_o repay_v unto_o god_n evil_a for_o good_a we_o promise_v fidelity_n and_o practice_v nothing_o less_o 24._o if_o we_o go_v not_o on_o with_o alacrity_n because_o we_o know_v not_o that_o our_o sin_n be_v forgive_v that_o our_o confession_n be_v good_a and_o that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n 25._o though_o we_o can_v in_o this_o life_n assure_v ourselves_o infallible_o to_o be_v in_o good_a state_n yet_o if_o we_o can_v comfort_v ourselves_o with_o most_o probable_a token_n of_o grace_n whereby_o we_o may_v feel_v the_o pulse_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o somewhat_o ease_v our_o anguish_n 26._o if_o we_o be_v trouble_v because_o we_o know_v not_o well_o when_o we_o give_v consent_n to_o sinful_a thought_n 27._o if_o we_o can_v well_o distinguish_v between_o venial_a and_o mortal_a sin_n 28._o if_o these_o say_n of_o divine_n terrify_v we_o they_o sin_n who_o do_v against_o their_o doubt_n and_o in_o doubtful_a thing_n the_o secure_a part_n be_v to_o be_v follow_v 29._o if_o final_o we_o be_v apprehensive_a and_o fearful_a lest_o we_o shall_v grow_v weary_a in_o the_o way_n of_o virtue_n and_o not_o persevere_v constant_o in_o our_o spiritual_a exercise_n maxim_n of_o mystical_a divinity_n the_o first_o maxim_n that_o our_o end_n be_v perfection_n and_o divine_a union_n and_o that_o prayer_n be_v the_o way_n to_o it_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o we_o who_o be_v resolve_v upon_o a_o spiritual_a course_n to_o lead_v a_o ordinary_a good_a life_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o avoid_n of_o sin_n and_o scandal_n and_o in_o the_o punctual_a performance_n of_o our_o external_a duty_n to_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n but_o our_o end_n and_o aim_n must_v be_v to_o attain_v the_o perfection_n of_o god_n holy_a love_n and_o a_o happy_a union_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o their_o first_o beginning_n by_o live_v in_o abstraction_n recollection_n and_o perpetual_a contemplation_n as_o far_o forth_o as_o god_n holy_a spirit_n shall_v enable_v we_o and_o our_o frailty_n can_v correspond_v the_o chief_a mean_n to_o attain_v this_o our_o end_n be_v prayer_n without_o which_o all_o religion_n be_v but_o a_o shadow_n without_o a_o body_n or_o a_o body_n without_o a_o soul_n and_o all_o outward_a observance_n will_v prove_v but_o a_o superficial_a not_o a_o real_a devotion_n for_o it_o be_v the_o constant_a doctrine_n of_o divine_n that_o what_o god_n 2._o s._n augustine_n s._n basil_n s._n chrysostom_n s._n thomas_n 2_o 2._o q._n 83._o a._n 2._o in_o his_o eternal_a disposition_n have_v determine_v to_o bestow_v upon_o we_o he_o give_v we_o in_o time_n by_o the_o intervention_n of_o prayer_n tie_v as_o it_o be_v to_o this_o instrument_n the_o conversion_n of_o sinner_n the_o advancement_n of_o soul_n the_o perfection_n of_o saint_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o as_o his_o divine_a decree_n be_v that_o we_o must_v till_o the_o earth_n if_o we_o will_v reap_v the_o fruit_n thereof_o and_o provide_v materials_n if_o we_o will_v raise_v up_o building_n and_o the_o like_a so_o his_o absolute_a order_n be_v that_o we_o must_v pray_v if_o we_o will_v have_v spiritual_a benefit_n to_o be_v pour_v into_o our_o soul_n and_o supernatural_a gift_n and_o grace_n to_o be_v grant_v unto_o we_o let_v we_o therefore_o in_o the_o first_o place_n resolve_v to_o prosecute_v prayer_n courageous_o constant_o and_o perseverant_o at_o set_a time_n if_o we_o intend_v to_o make_v speedy_a progress_n in_o sincere_a virtue_n and_o lay_v a_o sure_a groundwork_n of_o solid_a spirituality_n and_o let_v nothing_o upon_o any_o pretext_n whatsoever_o hinder_v or_o divert_v we_o from_o it_o as_o far_o as_o obedience_n and_o discretion_n will_v give_v we_o leave_v lord_n heal_v my_o wound_n supply_v my_o want_n satisfy_v my_o wish_n the_o second_o maxim_n that_o beginuers_n may_v profitable_o make_v use_n of_o this_o follow_a exercise_n of_o mental_a prayer_n and_o introversion_n until_o they_o obtain_v great_a light_n and_o more_o experience_n in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o spirit_n this_o divine_a exercise_n consist_v of_o three_o part_n in_o general_a and_o nine_o point_n in_o particular_a 1._o preparation_n of_o 3._o act_n 1._o a_o affective_a &_o lively_a apprehension_n of_o god_n presence_n 2._o a_o cordial_a and_o profound_a act_n of_o humility_n 3._o a_o pure_a intention_n to_o please_v and_o praise_n god_n only_o 2._o consideration_n of_o 1._o my_o wound_n both_o internal_a and_o external_a 2._o my_o want_n which_o be_v many_o in_o every_o degree_n 3._o my_o wish_n and_o humble_a desire_n 3._o conclusion_n also_o of_o 3._o act_n 1._o contrition_n for_o my_o sin_n 2._o resignation_n in_o my_o want_n 3._o complacence_n in_o god_n and_o confidence_n in_o his_o goodness_n a_o more_o ample_a and_o practical_a description_n of_o this_o exercise_n the_o first_o part_n be_v preparation_n of_o three_o acts._n 1._o a_o lively_a apprehension_n of_o god_n presence_n not_o only_o in_o all_o place_n and_o all_o creature_n by_o his_o power_n and_o essence_n but_o in_o our_o soul_n by_o his_o mercy_n love_n care_n and_o providence_n o_o my_o soul_n where_o be_v we_o god_n 1._o part._n 1_o presence_n of_o god_n who_o see_v we_o what_o be_v he_o that_o be_v with_o we_o and_o within_o we_o by_o who_o light_n we_o see_v by_o who_o fire_n we_o burn_v and_o by_o who_o love_n we_o live_v live_v my_o most_o glorious_a and_o gracious_a lord_n in_o who_o presence_n i_o kneel_v in_o who_o arm_n i_o rest_v and_o after_o who_o love_n i_o breathe_v o_o that_o thou_o be_v as_o dear_a to_o my_o soul_n as_o thou_o be_v near_o it_o alas_o why_o do_v she_o not_o care_n as_o much_o for_o her_o god_n as_o he_o do_v for_o her_o good_a why_o do_v i_o not_o love_v thy_o presence_n o_o my_o amiable_a lord_n since_o thou_o be_v present_a by_o love_n thou_o be_v my_o father_n my_o physician_n and_o my_o food_n hear_v i_o heal_v i_o help_v i_o i_o be_o wound_v i_o be_o wicked_a i_o be_o wretched_a out_o of_o thou_o there_o be_v no_o rest_n without_o thou_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n remain_v with_o i_o reign_n within_o i_o let_v i_o be_v thou_o all_o thou_o ever_o thou_o 2._o profound_a and_o cordial_a humility_n acknowledge_v unfeigned_o before_o god_n and_o his_o angel_n our_o wickedness_n weakness_n and_o wretchedness_n what_o we_o be_v and_o what_o we_o deserve_v and_o so_o rest_v quiet_a in_o our_o centre_n of_o nothing_o o_o my_o soul_n what_o have_v we_o humility_n 2_o profound_a humility_n be_v what_o be_v we_o what_o have_v we_o what_o can_v we_o do_v what_o do_v we_o deserve_v what_o do_v we_o desire_v what_o have_v our_o love_a father_n and_o liberal_a lord_n that_o he_o have_v not_o give_v we_o what_o have_v we_o proud_a and_o prodigal_a child_n that_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v mere_o from_o his_o merciful_a hand_n and_o heart_n what_o have_v we_o receive_v that_o we_o have_v not_o abuse_v by_o self-love_n or_o self-delight_n o_o sweet_a jesus_n give_v tear_n to_o my_o eye_n word_n to_o my_o tongue_n sigh_n to_o my_o heart_n and_o love_n to_o my_o spirit_n for_o i_o need_v they_o all_o to_o deplore_v my_o misery_n and_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n to_o admire_v thy_o beauty_n and_o adore_v thy_o bounty_n to_o sigh_v after_o thou_o and_o suffer_v for_o thou_o what_o i_o have_v be_v it_o grieve_v i_o to_o
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thou_o may_v fit_o usher_v in_o thy_o demand_n by_o some_o of_o these_o follow_a saying_n o_o my_o god_n grant_v unto_o thy_o servant_n i_o beseech_v thou_o this_o grace_n for_o thy_o supreme_a goodness_n sake_n that_o thy_o most_o dear_a son_n merit_n may_v impetrate_v for_o i_o the_o grant_v of_o my_o petition_n remember_v o_o my_o lord_n thy_o own_o love_a promise_n and_o incline_v thy_o ear_n to_o hear_v my_o prayer_n at_o other_o time_n thou_o may_v ask_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o most_o glorious_a virgin_n and_o suffrage_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o be_v powerful_a to_o prevail_v in_o thy_o pious_a demand_n seven_o thou_o be_v to_o pray_v with_o perseverance_n seven_o perseverance_n perseverance_n for_o if_o the_o continue_a importunity_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n widow_n inflect_v the_o hard-hearted_a judge_n to_o give_v she_o what_o she_o ask_v how_o shall_v perseverant_a petition_n be_v reject_v by_o he_o who_o be_v mercy_n and_o goodness_n itself_o therefore_o after_o thy_o prayer_n hope_n text._n prayer_n must_v also_o be_v strengthen_v with_o hope_n strengthen_v thy_o soul_n with_o a_o live_v by_o hope_n in_o god_n that_o through_o his_o infinite_a love_n he_o will_v bestow_v on_o thou_o the_o now_o demand_v grace_n or_o gift_n or_o something_o that_o be_v better_a for_o thou_o or_o both_o together_o and_o although_o he_o so_o long_a delay_n his_o answer_n that_o thou_o may_v doubt_v he_o deny_v what_o thou_o ask_v yet_o remain_v constant_o in_o this_o hope_n and_o never_o slacken_v therefore_o either_o thy_o prayer_n or_o thy_o practice_n or_o thy_o confidence_n knock_v and_o though_o god_n seem_v to_o reject_v thy_o prayer_n yet_o persevere_v knock_v 3._o yea_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v to_o thou_o that_o god_n reject_v thou_o and_o thy_o prayer_n yet_o do_v thou_o still_o humble_v thyself_o more_o and_o more_o before_o he_o increase_a thy_o faith_n and_o comfort_v thyself_o with_o hope_n in_o thy_o saviour_n for_o the_o more_o fervent_o and_o frequent_o thou_o interpose_v this_o constant_a hope_n in_o god_n even_o in_o such_o violent_a repulse_n and_o as_o it_o be_v manifest_a reprobation_n of_o thy_o prayer_n the_o more_o thou_o becom_a please_v and_o grateful_a unto_o he_o 4._o and_o therefore_o thou_o be_v always_o deny_v and_o always_o thank_v he_o as_o well_o when_o he_o grant_v as_o when_o he_o deny_v to_o return_v he_o grateful_a thanks_o who_o thou_o acknowledge_v no_o less_o good_a wise_a and_o love_a in_o thy_o behalf_n when_o he_o seem_v to_o cast_v out_o thy_o petition_n than_o when_o he_o grant_v it_o keep_v then_o a_o ever-constant_a courageous_a and_o joyful_a mind_n in_o all_o event_n whether_o good_a or_o bad_a and_o humble_o submit_v thyself_o to_o the_o infallible_a wisdom_n and_o all-ordering_a providence_n of_o thy_o lord_n god_n chap._n xxii_o what_o inward_a or_o mental_a prayer_n be_v and_o what_o contemplation_n and_o the_o use_n thereof_o
honour_n be_v to_o he_o devout_a for_o to_o suffer_v for_o god_n be_v the_o best_a prayer_n and_o make_v thou_o true_o devout_a the_o most_o acceptable_a prayer_n and_o therefore_o to_o endure_v this_o dryness_n with_o perfect_a patience_n and_o humble_a resignation_n make_v thou_o true_o devout_a because_o true_a devotion_n consist_v in_o no_o other_o thing_n than_o to_o have_v a_o ready_a will_n to_o follow_v christ_n thy_o lord_n with_o thy_o cross_n on_o thy_o shoulder_n whither_o and_o which_o way_n he_o please_v have_v and_o desire_v god_n only_o for_o god_n and_o sometime_o leave_v god_n for_o god_n 9_o if_o therefore_o spiritual_a person_n especial_o religious_a man_n and_o woman_n will_v seerious_o examine_v and_o measure_v their_o progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o perfection_n and_o piety_n by_o this_o rule_n and_o not_o by_o the_o feel_n of_o sensible_a devotion_n which_o many_o do_v chief_o devotion_n and_o not_o sensible_a devotion_n regard_v they_o sure_o will_v make_v better_a use_n of_o sensible_a comfort_n in_o their_o exercise_n of_o devotion_n which_o their_o love_a lord_n afford_v to_o make_v they_o more_o zealous_a in_o submit_v to_o his_o sacred_a will_n which_o dispose_v all_o thing_n in_o order_n to_o our_o salvation_n and_o benefit_n deceive_v wherein_o many_o be_v deceive_v 10._o and_o in_o this_o also_o many_o be_v much_o deceive_v that_o when_o they_o be_v trouble_v with_o impure_a and_o perverse_a thought_n they_o present_o become_v fearful_a and_o fainthearted_a and_o as_o if_o god_n have_v utter_o forsake_v they_o think_v it_o impossible_a that_o his_o holy_a spirit_n shall_v inhabit_v a_o heart_n so_o trouble_v and_o torment_v and_o they_o so_o intricate_a themselves_o in_o these_o fancy_n till_o by_o degree_n they_o fall_v into_o a_o grievous_a dislike_n of_o themselves_o and_o last_o into_o a_o certain_a dangerous_a despair_n which_o they_o no_o soon_o apprehend_v in_o themselves_o but_o they_o present_o run_v to_o their_o wont_a way_n to_o recover_v their_o quiet_n but_o hereby_o they_o show_v themselves_o little_a grateful_a to_o god_n who_o therefore_o permit_v they_o to_o be_v thus_o trouble_v and_o tempt_v to_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o clear_a knowledge_n of_o their_o own_o nothing_o that_o so_o as_o wretched_a frail_a and_o desolate_a creature_n they_o may_v more_o serious_o seek_v he_o and_o more_o diligent_o draw_v near_o he_o 11._o wherefore_o o_o my_o belove_a distress_n what_o thou_o be_v to_o do_v in_o this_o distress_n that_o which_o thou_o must_v do_v in_o such_o a_o distress_n be_v this_o enter_v straight_o into_o a_o profound_a reflection_n upon_o thy_o own_o baseness_n and_o there_o humble_a thyself_o and_o confess_v thy_o peevish_a affection_n and_o passion_n and_o acknowledge_v thy_o pronesse_n to_o fall_v if_o leave_v to_o thyself_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n and_o that_o without_o thy_o love_a lord_n care_v and_o custody_n help_n and_o defence_n thou_o will_v be_v cast_v down_o headlong_o incontinent_o 12._o this_o do_v raise_v thy_o heart_n with_o a_o good_a hope_n and_o confidence_n in_o thy_o creator_n see_v it_o be_v he_o only_a who_o permit_v thou_o to_o fall_v into_o this_o adversity_n that_o thou_o may_v take_v hold_n of_o the_o occasion_n to_o draw_v near_o unto_o he_o by_o humble_a prayer_n and_o therefore_o thou_o be_v oblige_v to_o render_v grateful_a thanks_o to_o his_o divine_a majesty_n for_o these-like_a trouble_n and_o temptation_n and_o take_v this_o as_o a_o certainty_n that_o all_o such_o perverse_a thought_n be_v soon_o expel_v with_o meek_a sufferance_n and_o patience_n than_o with_o much_o solicitude_n and_o study_n chap._n xxix_o that_o the_o worthy_a frequent_v of_o the_o most_o bless_a sacrament_n be_v a_o efficacious_a mean_n to_o conquer_v our_o passion_n the_o sacred_a communion_n or_o most_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o the_o eucharist_n be_v receive_v by_o devout_a christian_n for_o divers_a end_n but_o if_o thou_o desire_v to_o take_v it_o for_o the_o particular_a strengthen_n of_o thy_o soul_n against_o the_o assault_n of_o evil_a inclination_n attend_v to_o what_o i_o shall_v now_o teach_v thou_o 2._o the_o day_n before_o thou_o intend_v thou_o meditate_v the_o day_n before_o thy_o communion_n of_o thy_o saviour_n desire_n etc._n etc._n to_o come_v to_o thou_o to_o communicate_v meditate_v if_o thy_o leisure_n give_v thou_o leave_v of_o the_o great_a desire_n thy_o dear_a saviour_n have_v to_o unite_v himself_o to_o thou_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o this_o sacrament_n and_o thereby_o to_o root_v out_o thy_o vicious_a affection_n for_o this_o his_o desire_n be_v so_o immense_a that_o no_o create_a understanding_n can_v comprehend_v it_o 3._o but_o that_o thou_o may_v have_v a_o small_a glimpse_n thereof_o consider_v these_o two_o thing_n first_o what_o pleasure_n our_o lord_n take_v to_o dwell_v in_o we_o since_o the_o holy_a scripture_n call_v this_o his_o delight_n and_o in_o sin_n my_o delight_n be_v to_o be_v with_o the_o child_n of_o man_n child_n give_v i_o thy_o heart_n and_o how_o much_o he_o hate_v sin_n requital_n of_o this_o love_n he_o only_o require_v our_o heart_n secondâ—y_o how_o much_o he_o hate_v our_o sin_n which_o â—â—â—der_v his_o near_a union_n with_o we_o and_o be_v direct_o opposite_a to_o his_o incompaâ—â—ble_a perfection_n for_o he_o be_v the_o â—â—ely_a and_o chief_a good_a the_o pure_a light_n use_v most_o perfect_a beauty_n can_v but_o detest_v that_o which_o be_v mere_a darkness_n frailty_n and_o the_o corruption_n and_o canker_n of_o our_o wretched_a soul_n 4._o and_o that_o this_o love_a desire_n of_o thy_o dear_a lord_n may_v take_v yet_o deep_a impression_n in_o thy_o mind_n meditate_v often_o of_o his_o marvelous_a work_n relate_v in_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n especial_o of_o his_o most_o bitter_a passion_n and_o cruel_a death_n which_o he_o do_v express_o suffer_v to_o deliver_v thy_o soul_n from_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v it_o from_o such_o affection_n as_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o divine_a majesty_n concern_v which_o point_n all_o the_o illuminate_v doctor_n of_o god_n church_n do_v unanimous_o conclude_v and_o teach_v that_o christ_n our_o saviour_n will_v again_o if_o it_o be_v needful_a exposâ—_n himself_o to_o a_o thousand_o death_n to_o free_v we_o from_o the_o least_o evil_a passion_n or_o affection_n 5._o by_o such_o consideration_n thou_o he_o and_o move_v thy_o soul_n to_o a_o reciprocal_a desire_n and_o affection_n towards_o he_o will_v easy_o gather_v the_o great_a desire_n thy_o dear_a saviour_n have_v to_o dwell_v with_o thou_o and_o from_o thence_o conclude_v how_o fit_n it_o be_v that_o thou_o shall_v reciprocal_o stir_v up_o in_o thyself_o a_o ardent_a affection_n to_o receive_v and_o entertain_v he_o which_o thou_o may_v do_v by_o these_o and_o the_o like_a jaculatory_a prayer_n come_v o_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o love_n help_v thy_o caitif_a creature_n to_o conquer_v her_o enemy_n when_o o_o when_o my_o dear_a spouse_n will_v that_o happy_a hour_n come_v that_o i_o may_v receive_v thou_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n and_o be_v comfort_v and_o encourage_v by_o thou_o may_v full_o conquer_v myself_o and_o total_o subdue_v my_o own_o evil_a passion_n and_o disorder_a affection_n 6._o and_o when_o thou_o be_v heighten_v battle_n and_o then_o provoke_v thy_o passion_n to_o battle_n with_o the_o hope_n of_o thy_o sweet_a saviour_n come_v into_o thy_o soul_n then_o provoke_v thy_o passion_n to_o battle_n call_v up_o thy_o affection_n and_o curb_v they_o again_o and_o again_o with_o perfect_a hatred_n and_o disdain_n and_o this_o do_v produce_v act_n and_o desire_n of_o the_o virtue_n which_o be_v opposite_a to_o these_o vice_n and_o let_v this_o be_v thy_o evening_n entertainment_n and_o morning_n â—mploymâ—â—t_n 7._o but_o when_o the_o hour_n of_o sacred_a fear_v be_v near_o the_o time_n of_o communion_n thou_o be_v to_o fear_v communion_n draw_v near_o think_v serious_o of_o thy_o own_o fault_n fail_n and_o unfaithfulnesse_n to_o thy_o lord_n god_n since_o the_o time_n of_o thy_o last_o approach_n to_o the_o sacred_a table_n for_o which_o ingratitude_n and_o unworthiness_n thou_o tremble_v with_o fear_n and_o confusion_n before_o his_o dread_a majesty_n but_o then_o again_o encourage_v and_o comfort_v thy_o confidence_n but_o also_o to_o have_v courage_n and_o confidence_n self_n with_o the_o consideration_n of_o his_o goodness_n his_o readiness_n to_o pardon_v and_o his_o inclination_n to_o mercy_n and_o with_o a_o pious_a confidence_n that_o he_o will_v have_v thou_o receive_v he_o notwithstanding_o thy_o own_o indignity_n go_v on_o with_o alacrity_n of_o spirit_n to_o the_o holy_a banquet_n and_o joyful_o embrace_v thy_o lord_n god_n in_o thy_o soul_n 8._o the_o sacred_a communion_n thus_o want_n after_o communion_n discover_v thy_o want_n perform_v present_o shut_v up_o thyself_o within_o the_o closet_n of_o thy_o own_o heart_n and_o discover_v to_o thy_o saviour_n thy_o
great_a use_n of_o this_o exercise_n for_o thy_o spiritual_a profit_n exercise_n of_o spiritual_a communion_n with_o more_o reverence_n and_o profit_n frame_v thy_o intention_n overnight_o to_o apply_v all_o the_o mortification_n of_o thy_o vicious_a passion_n all_o the_o act_n of_o virtue_n and_o whatsoever_o good_a thou_o shall_v any_o way_n perform_v for_o the_o obtain_n of_o this_o happy_a effect_n and_o that_o thou_o may_v worthy_o open_v the_o gate_n of_o thy_o heart_n to_o give_v due_a entertainment_n to_o so_o divine_a a_o guest_n and_o in_o the_o morning_n settle_v thy_o thought_n upon_o the_o serious_a consideration_n of_o the_o great_a happiness_n of_o that_o sweet_a soul_n which_o worthy_o receive_v this_o most_o holy_a sacrament_n whereby_o sin_n breach_n be_v repair_v lose_v virtue_n be_v restore_v languish_v force_n be_v recrute_v and_o each_o good_a return_n to_o its_o first_o beauty_n by_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o fruit_n of_o christ_n merit_n and_o passion_n then_o force_n and_o excite_v thy_o heart_n to_o a_o ardent_a desire_n of_o these_o comfort_n by_o thy_o lord_n come_v and_o turn_v towards_o he_o say_v o_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o love_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o receive_v thou_o sacramental_o but_o do_v thou_o o_o increated_a goodness_n and_o unlimited_a power_n pardon_v all_o my_o imperfection_n and_o make_v i_o worthy_a to_o receive_v thou_o spiritual_o to_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o the_o true_a comfort_n of_o my_o poor_a soul_n chap._n xxxii_o of_o thanksgiving_n all_o our_o good_a action_n be_v of_o god_n all_o goodness_n be_v from_o god_n god_n and_o from_o god_n and_o therefore_o a_o thankful_a gratitude_n be_v due_a to_o he_o for_o all_o our_o well_o perform_v exercise_n for_o each_o victory_n obtain_v against_o our_o enemy_n and_o for_o all_o and_o singular_a his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n 2._o and_o that_o thou_o may_v not_o be_v defective_a show_v to_o who_o therefore_o all_o gratitude_n must_v be_v show_v in_o this_o point_n of_o duty_n remember_v that_o the_o chief_a motive_n why_o our_o omnipotent_a creator_n confer_v his_o mercy_n upon_o his_o creature_n be_v that_o they_o shall_v correspond_v to_o he_o in_o pious_a perpetual_a and_o worthy_a thanksgiving_n and_o because_o our_o lord_n god_n in_o bestow_v his_o benefit_n intend_v principal_o his_o own_o honour_n and_o second_o our_o profit_n do_v thou_o likewise_o goodness_n first_o therefore_o acknowledge_v his_o goodness_n in_o receive_v they_o acknowledge_v in_o the_o first_o place_n his_o power_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n which_o most_o glorious_o shine_v in_o each_o one_o of_o they_o 3._o and_o in_o the_o next_o place_n reflect_v upon_o unworthynesse_n and_o then_o thy_o own_o unworthynesse_n thy_o own_o unworthiness_n of_o so_o great_a favour_n who_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o ingratitude_n misery_n and_o baseness_n and_o last_o submit_v thyself_o to_o obey_v his_o divine_a will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o study_v to_o perform_v what_o thy_o lord_n in_o lieu_n of_o these_o benefit_n expect_v from_o thou_o which_o be_v to_o love_v he_o chief_o to_o serve_v he_o careful_o and_o to_o offer_v and_o dedicate_v thyself_o to_o he_o free_o and_o total_o as_o i_o shall_v now_o teach_v thou_o chap._n xxxiii_o of_o the_o perfect_a oblation_n of_o thyself_o to_o thy_o lord_n god_n after_o thanksgiving_n for_o receive_v favour_n the_o soul_n present_o break_v forth_o into_o that_o delicious_a affection_n of_o the_o royal_a prophet_n what_o shall_v i_o render_v to_o my_o lord_n for_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n he_o have_v give_v i_o that_o therefore_o thou_o may_v do_v something_o seem_v like_o satisfaction_n by_o offer_v up_o to_o his_o majesty_n all_o that_o thou_o be_v have_v and_o can_v and_o that_o entire_o absolute_o voluntary_o and_o by_o a_o efficacious_a act_n of_o thy_o inward_a man_n 2._o consider_v first_o with_o a_o serious_a attention_n glory_n first_o consider_v god_n greatness_n and_o glory_n the_o greatness_n and_o glory_n of_o thy_o lord_n god_n for_o upon_o this_o depend_v the_o perfect_a oblation_n of_o thyself_o and_o thou_o will_v find_v that_o there_o be_v a_o reverence_n and_o fear_v due_a to_o this_o his_o greatness_n and_o glory_n that_o there_o be_v a_o love_n due_a to_o his_o goodness_n that_o there_o be_v a_o hope_n &_o confidence_n due_a to_o his_o mercy_n and_o so_o of_o his_o other_o attribute_n and_o perfection_n and_o thou_o shall_v congratulate_v and_o rejoice_v with_o thy_o lord_n god_n that_o he_o be_v what_o he_o be_v to_o wit_n the_o best_a great_a most_o wise_a most_o holy_a most_o happy_a most_o powerful_a most_o infinite_a and_o that_o he_o have_v all_o the_o perfection_n which_o he_o possess_v thus_o multiply_v many_o such_o amorous_a act_n of_o complacence_n in_o thy_o heart_n 3._o then_o bow_v down_o the_o knee_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o most_o profound_a etc._n 2._o adore_v and_o acknowledge_v he_o etc._n etc._n reverence_n before_o thy_o lord_n and_o maker_n adoting_a his_o divine_a majesty_n and_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v the_o supreme_a governor_n of_o all_o his_o creature_n and_o particular_o that_o whatsoever_o good_a thou_o have_v by_o nature_n and_o by_o grace_n be_v his_o proper_a gift_n since_o he_o alone_o confer_v it_o upon_o thou_o and_o he_o alone_a conserves_n it_o in_o thou_o for_o thus_o thou_o must_v needs_o confess_v thyself_o to_o be_v his_o debtor_n though_o thy_o offering_n be_v never_o so_o great_a because_o thou_o can_v present_v he_o with_o nothing_o which_o be_v not_o already_o his_o own_o and_o first_o proceed_v from_o his_o liberality_n and_o bounty_n neither_o do_v he_o lose_v his_o dominion_n thereof_o by_o confer_v it_o upon_o thou_o 4._o in_o the_o next_o place_n pass_v on_o to_o the_o thing_n 3._o offer_v up_o all_o thy_o interest_n in_o any_o thing_n oblation_n itself_o and_o deliver_v up_o all_o thy_o own_o interest_n in_o whatsoever_o thou_o have_v or_o can_v into_o the_o holy_a hand_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a creator_n with_o all_o possible_a cheerfulness_n and_o integrity_n that_o be_v offer_v up_o unto_o he_o all_o that_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o and_o so_o restore_v thy_o whole_a self_n to_o thy_o god_n in_o perpetual_a bondage_n to_o dispose_v of_o thou_o both_o in_o time_n &_o in_o eternity_n as_o he_o best_o please_v neither_o shall_v it_o suffice_v thou_o to_o make_v this_o oblation_n general_o by_o present_v unto_o he_o the_o root_n and_o beginning_n of_o all_o thy_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n but_o thou_o shall_v do_v it_o peculiar_o by_o present_v even_o those_o also_o which_o by_o reason_n of_o thy_o state_n thou_o be_v oblige_v to_o exercise_v to_o the_o honour_n &_o glory_n of_o his_o sacred_a name_n 5._o last_o thou_o shall_v unite_v this_o entire_a oblation_n of_o thyself_o and_o all_o that_o christ_n and_o unite_v all_o to_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n belong_v to_o thou_o unto_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o sweet_a spouse_n of_o 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be_o resolve_v upon_o a_o entire_a amendment_n correction_n reformation_n of_o my_o whole_a man_n this_o strong_a resolution_n which_o be_v thy_o gracious_a gift_n ground_n my_o hope_n in_o thy_o goodness_n embolden_v my_o confidence_n in_o thâ—_n mercy_n and_o give_v i_o courage_n and_o comfort_n in_o thy_o love_n 2._o resignation_n in_o all_o our_o wanâ—â—_n wish_n desolation_n and_o distress_n â—â—_o the_o divine_a will_n and_o pleasure_n i_o be_o indifferent_a o_o my_o dear_a lord_n resignation_n 2._o resignation_n to_o sickness_n and_o health_n to_o light_v and_o darkness_n to_o delight_v and_o desolation_n i_o be_o thou_o sweet_a jesus_n put_v i_o where_o thou_o will_v do_v with_o i_o as_o thou_o will_v send_v i_o what_o thou_o will_v i_o be_o content_a not_o only_o to_o have_v nothing_o but_o to_o be_v nothing_o so_o thou_o â—_o my_o lord_n be_v all_o thing_n unto_o i_o i_o acknowledge_v myself_o unworthy_a to_o beg_v and_o less_o worthy_a to_o obtain_v and_o therefore_o i_o resign_v myself_o still_o to_o beg_v and_o yet_o still_o to_o want_v even_o that_o which_o i_o most_o wish_v which_o be_v all_o light_n all_o liberty_n all_o love_n all_o comfort_n all_o content_a yea_o even_o all_o virtue_n peace_n and_o perfection_n so_o long_o as_o it_o shall_v please_v thou_o o_o father_n i_o be_o thou_o ever_o thou_o all_o thy_o body_n and_o soul_n for_o time_n and_o eternity_n live_v jesus_n only_o 3._o complacence_n and_o confidence_n the_o first_o that_o our_o god_n be_v what_o he_o be_v the_o next_o that_o he_o will_v heal_v our_o wound_n supply_v our_o want_n satisfy_v our_o wish_n and_o turn_v all_o to_o our_o good_a i_o be_o glad_a o_o my_o glorious_a lord_n confidence_n 3._o complacence_n and_o confidence_n god_n that_o thou_o be_v so_o worthy_a of_o all_o love_n though_o i_o of_o all_o other_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o love_v thou_o i_o be_o as_o joyful_a for_o what_o thou_o be_v o_o great_a god_n as_o if_o all_o thou_o have_v be_v all_o mine_n and_o i_o will_v love_v thou_o in_o all_o i_o be_o and_o have_v as_o be_v all_o thou_o thy_o cross_n be_v my_o comfort_n thy_o will_n my_o well_n fare_n and_o thy_o love_n my_o life_n so_o that_o if_o i_o can_v but_o suffer_v for_o thou_o do_v thy_o will_n and_o follow_v thy_o love_n i_o shall_v do_v all_o that_o be_v necessary_a i_o be_o indeed_o dry_a dark_a and_o desolate_a but_o since_o it_o be_v thy_o will_n i_o be_o sure_a it_o be_v my_o good_a and_o therefore_o sufficient_a for_o i_o and_o satisfactory_a to_o thou_o i_o hope_v thou_o will_v one_o day_n complete_a thy_o own_o heavenly_a design_n in_o my_o soul_n heal_v my_o wound_n supply_v my_o want_n fulfil_v my_o desire_n and_o fill_v my_o yet_o empty_a heart_n with_o thy_o sweet_a presence_n and_o perfect_a love_n in_o the_o mean_a space_n i_o will_v say_v and_o sing_v live_v jâ—sus_n live_v my_o lord_n my_o love_n my_o life_n my_o all_o who_o name_n bâ—_n bless_v by_o all_o who_o will_v be_v accomplish_v in_o all_o who_o honour_n be_v advance_v above_o all_o a_o advertisement_n touch_v the_o precedent_a exercise_n 1._o we_o must_v perform_v it_o daily_o diligent_o discreet_o and_o with_o great_a confidence_n and_o courage_n 2._o yet_o without_o propriety_n that_o it_o may_v neither_o hinder_v the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n within_o nor_o work_n of_o due_a obligation_n and_o obedience_n without_o 3._o if_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o introversion_n we_o find_v dryness_n and_o feel_v little_a devotion_n we_o may_v sometime_o fit_o resume_v in_o lieu_n of_o the_o second_o part_n or_o consideration_n our_o wont_a exercise_n whereto_o our_o mind_n be_v more_o addict_v end_v the_o same_o with_o the_o conclusion_n here_o prescribe_v be_v ever_o due_o dispose_v to_o follow_v the_o holy_a spirit_n invitation_n to_o high_a matter_n if_o we_o faithful_o observe_v these_o thing_n we_o shall_v infallible_o receive_v comfort_n and_o speedy_o perceive_v our_o own_o unspeakable_a profit_n and_o progress_n by_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o pious_a exercise_n as_o be_v indeed_o the_o end_n of_o all_o other_o external_a devotion_n and_o the_o short_a sure_a simple_a and_o râ—gia_fw-la via_fw-la lead_v to_o a_o spiritual_a devout_a and_o divine_a life_n the_o three_o maxim_n that_o of_o all_o internal_a prayer_n the_o affective_a be_v most_o noble_a necessary_a and_o profitable_a for_o the_o end_n and_o drift_n of_o all_o discursive_a prayer_n be_v to_o move_v inflame_v and_o enkindle_v our_o affection_n in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o virtue_n and_o therefore_o all_o discourse_n must_v be_v leave_v by_o little_a and_o little_a as_o our_o soul_n can_v more_o and_o more_o live_v in_o faith_n and_o simplifie_v themselves_o from_o material_a object_n image_n and_o conception_n and_o only_o tend_v to_o god_n by_o a_o sweet_a and_o secret_a motion_n of_o the_o will_n &_o a_o amorous_a correspondency_n to_o the_o divine_a operation_n and_o inward_a impulse_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n tread_v down_o and_o transcend_a all_o thing_n under_o god_n by_o discreet_o forget_v and_o unknow_a they_o the_o four_o maxim_n that_o meditation_n be_v a_o seek_v contemplation_n a_o see_v of_o god_n prayer_n in_o general_a according_a to_o pilgrimage_n as_o be_v more_o ample_o declare_v in_o our_o introduction_n to_o the_o spiritual_a pilgrimage_n the_o know_a division_n be_v either_o vocal_a or_o mental_a mental_a prayer_n be_v a_o elevation_n of_o our_o spirit_n into_o god_n for_o as_o our_o creator_n be_v elevate_v above_o all_o creature_n so_o our_o soul_n can_v see_v talk_v and_o treat_v with_o he_o pure_o and_o perfect_o but_o by_o leave_v they_o all_o and_o lift_v up_o themselves_o above_o they_o all_o this_o elevation_n be_v by_o mean_n of_o meditation_n contemplation_n thanksgiving_n and_o petition_n which_o 7._o
the_o morning_n and_o the_o other_o in_o the_o evening_n to_o his_o particular_a honour_n 4._o that_o we_o must_v frame_v a_o act_n of_o pure_a intention_n at_o our_o entrance_n into_o recollection_n as_o thus_o i_o intend_v o_o my_o god_n to_o employ_v each_o moment_n of_o the_o short_a time_n i_o shall_v remain_v in_o thy_o presence_n in_o adore_v thy_o majesty_n admire_v thy_o goodness_n beg_v thy_o pardon_n for_o my_o offence_n thy_o mercy_n for_o the_o soul_n in_o purgatory_n thy_o succour_n for_o the_o church_n necessity_n thy_o assistance_n in_o such_o a_o extremity_n thy_o strength_n against_o such_o a_o inclination_n thy_o grace_n for_o the_o get_v such_o a_o virtue_n i_o be_o here_o on_o my_o knee_n o_o lord_n to_o perform_v these_o homage_v and_o present_v these_o petition_n this_o intention_n will_v virtual_o endure_v the_o whole_a time_n of_o prayer_n and_o make_v our_o seem_a idleness_n and_o stillness_n active_a and_o meritorious_a 5._o that_o we_o must_v brief_o examine_v our_o conscience_n and_o produce_v act_n of_o contrition_n self-confusion_n humility_n and_o resolution_n of_o amendment_n say_v from_o the_o very_a bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n in_o this_o or_o the_o like_a manner_n o_o my_o lord_n my_o god_n my_o 〈◊〉_d thou_o deserve_v all_o praise_n honour_n and_o service_n because_o thou_o be_v good_a gracious_a and_o glorious_a i_o will_v henceforth_o rather_o lose_v all_o than_o leave_v thou_o o_o my_o god_n without_o who_o all_o be_v nothing_o and_o since_o thou_o be_v so_o good_a in_o thyself_o and_o so_o good_a to_o i_o i_o will_v by_o thy_o grace_n never_o more_o offend_v thou_o i_o will_v confess_v my_o sin_n amend_v my_o life_n perform_v my_o penance_n walk_v careful_o humble_o obedient_o resigned_o in_o thy_o presence_n to_o all_o which_o i_o be_o principal_o move_v by_o the_o infinite_a greatness_n beauty_n and_o bounty_n of_o thy_o own_o divine_a be_v and_o perfection_n in_o the_o particular_a examen_fw-la of_o our_o conscience_n which_o must_v never_o be_v omit_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o recollection_n we_o must_v mark_v to_o what_o vice_n we_o be_v most_o incline_v and_o wherein_o we_o be_v most_o frail_a and_o then_o trample_v 4._o read_v the_o spir._n confl_fw-mi c._n 7._o n._n 1._o 4._o that_o down_o violent_o and_o resolute_o for_o this_o captain-imperfection_n be_v conquer_v the_o rest_n will_v soon_o yield_v and_o submit_v and_o in_o the_o next_o examen_fw-la we_o must_v impartial_o search_v and_o censure_v ourselves_o and_o see_v whether_o our_o fall_n in_o that_o kind_n be_v still_o as_o frequent_v as_o they_o be_v former_o and_o so_o set_v upon_o our_o enemy_n again_o with_o fresh_a fervour_n vigour_n courage_n and_o constancy_n till_o we_o have_v get_v the_o complete_a victory_n 6._o that_o we_o must_v also_o make_v a_o act_n of_o perfect_a resignation_n before_o we_o fall_v upon_o this_o exercise_n leave_v ourselves_o entire_o in_o god_n hand_n he_o be_v our_o father_n let_v he_o dispose_v of_o his_o child_n and_o all_o that_o concern_v they_o as_o he_o best_o please_v say_v o_o my_o lord_n my_o father_n my_o lover_n do_v with_o my_o life_n my_o health_n my_o temporal_n my_o spiritual_n my_o body_n my_o soul_n all_o all_z as_o thou_o will_v i_o come_v not_o hither_o to_o receive_v my_o own_o content_n but_o to_o learn_v how_o to_o conform_v i_o to_o thy_o will_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o to_o remain_v in_o that_o very_a state_n neither_o more_o nor_o less_o nor_o otherwise_o which_o best_o please_v thy_o divine_a majesty_n 7._o that_o we_o must_v bring_v with_o we_o some_o theme_n subject_n or_o groundwork_n of_o our_o prayer_n and_o recollection_n as_o some_o mystery_n of_o our_o saviour_n life_n death_n passion_n man_v last_o end_n some_o vice_n to_o be_v conquer_v some_o virtue_n to_o be_v attain_v some_o divine_a perfection_n to_o be_v admire_v or_o some_o jaculatory_a sentence_n to_o be_v so_o long_o stay_v on_o and_o chew_v till_o our_o soul_n feel_v themselves_o incline_v to_o quit_v all_o discourse_v and_o act_v and_o to_o remain_v quiet_a in_o a_o exercise_n of_o pure_a faith_n and_o perfect_a resignation_n as_o follow_v 8._o that_o we_o must_v look_v on_o god_n by_o faith_n and_o leave_v off_o all_o discourseâ—_n when_o lively_a conceive_n by_o faith_n that_o our_o lord_n be_v in_o we_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o humble_o beg_v he_o to_o teach_v we_o the_o holy_a lesson_n of_o divine_a love_n and_o so_o keep_v ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n bid_v good_a night_n to_o all_o creature_n object_n and_o image_n whatsoever_o as_o at_o this_o time_n nothing_o concern_v we_o we_o only_o and_o immediate_o eye_n the_o belove_a object_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o rest_v quiet_o content_o silent_o and_o sweet_o absorb_v into_o the_o diviniâ—y_n 9_o that_o we_o must_v carry_v god_n with_o we_o from_o our_o prayer_n let_v we_o not_o leave_v our_o dear_a lord_n in_o the_o oratory_n when_o we_o rise_v from_o recollection_n but_o bear_v he_o along_o with_o we_o continual_o in_o our_o heart_n talk_v still_o with_o he_o and_o of_o he_o eat_v and_o drink_v in_o his_o company_n sleep_v with_o he_o in_o our_o arm_n negotiate_v late-walking_a recreate_v do_v all_o thing_n with_o he_o in_o he_o for_o he_o and_o ever_o pray_v and_o praise_v he_o who_o we_o have_v with_o we_o and_o within_o we_o in_o the_o closet_n of_o our_o soul_n 10._o that_o we_o must_v put_v on_o christ_n and_o imitate_v his_o example_n in_o all_o our_o action_n our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v our_o master_n let_v his_o life_n therefore_o be_v our_o model_n and_o his_o practice_n the_o pattern_n which_o we_o always_o study_v to_o express_v and_o imitate_v let_v we_o comport_v ourselves_o in_o eat_v drink_v sleeping_z speaking_z pray_v and_o do_v all_o thing_n as_o we_o conceive_v christ_n do_v or_o will_v do_v upon_o the_o like_a occasion_n if_o he_o be_v now_o live_v upon_o earth_n in_o his_o humanity_n let_v we_o study_v to_o have_v this_o rule_n of_o three_o always_o at_o our_o finger_n end_n 1._o to_o think_v as_o jesus_n do_v 2._o to_o speak_v as_o jesus_n do_v 3._o to_o do_v as_o jesus_n do_v so_o strive_v to_o become_v as_o it_o be_v a_o jesus_n christ_n by_o imitation_n thus_o brief_o we_o have_v the_o whole_a manner_n and_o method_n of_o this_o transcendent_a prayer_n and_o divine_a exercise_n of_o recollection_n to_o wit_n 1._o to_o get_v into_o our_o retreat_n 2._o and_o there_o place_v ourselves_o on_o our_o knee_n 3._o twice_o every_o day_n 4._o to_o frame_v a_o act_n of_o pure_a intention_n 5._o to_o examine_v our_o conscience_n and_o produce_v act_n of_o contrition_n 6._o and_o resignation_n then_o to_o 7._o think_v on_o the_o subject_n of_o our_o prayer_n 8._o leave_v off_o all_o discourse_n and_o look_v on_o god_n by_o faith_n 9_o carry_v god_n with_o we_o from_o prayer_n and_o 10_o last_o put_v on_o christ_n by_o imitation_n which_o be_v the_o short_a and_o secure_a way_n to_o divine_a union_n and_o deiformity_n be_v faithful_o perform_v discreet_o practise_v and_o careful_o accompany_v with_o profound_a humility_n perfect_a obedience_n and_o a_o absolute_a submission_n to_o our_o spiritual_a director_n as_o shall_v be_v more_o full_o deduce_v in_o the_o subsequent_a maxim_n the_o six_o maxim_n that_o for_o this_o pure_a perfect_a and_o transcendent_a prayer_n no_o certain_a rule_n can_v be_v prescribe_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o prayer_n even_o pure_a be_v as_o have_v be_v say_v some_o mystery_n some_o devout_a sentence_n some_o virtue_n or_o some_o jaculatory_a dart_n etc._n etc._n until_o our_o affection_n be_v move_v now_o if_o by_o continual_a introuâ—rsion_n and_o peculiar_a grace_n our_o will_n be_v draw_v incontinent_o by_o the_o simple_a view_n of_o our_o belove_a lord_n it_o be_v needless_a to_o use_v this_o ordinary_a mean_n when_o our_o affection_n be_v thus_o enkindle_v they_o break_v forth_o into_o flame_n of_o love_n and_o aspiration_n then_o the_o heat_n increase_v our_o prayer_n grow_v more_o inward_a our_o sigh_n deep_o our_o love_n great_a our_o heart_n more_o ardent_a in_o their_o desire_n of_o union_n which_o be_v active_a contemplation_n wherewith_o our_o soul_n be_v overcome_v and_o drown_v in_o their_o lover_n presence_n leave_v he_o to_o speak_v move_v act_v all_o thing_n with_o we_o and_o within_o we_o and_o so_o we_o sleep_v in_o passive_a contemplation_n free_v from_o all_o object_n of_o creature_n and_o sweet_o unite_v by_o pure_a love_n to_o our_o creator_n the_o degree_n therefore_o of_o prayer_n in_o general_n be_v these_o 1._o devout_a read_v or_o mix_v prayer_n general_a the_o degree_n of_o prayer_n in_o general_a 2._o vocal_a prayer_n 3._o meditation_n or_o consideration_n 4._o when_o the_o affection_n be_v excite_v vocal_a aspiration_n 5._o the_o heat_n and_o light_a increase_n mix_v partly_o vocal_a partly_o mental_a
most_o certain_a that_o whosoever_o leave_v recollection_n to_o look_v after_o earthly_a consolation_n enjoy_v neither_o god_n nor_o the_o world_n whereas_o a_o soul_n which_o retire_v herself_o from_o the_o world_n to_o possess_v god_n enjoy_v true_o both_o god_n and_o the_o world_n together_o the_o 37._o and_o last_o maxim_n that_o we_o must_v walk_v and_o persevere_v in_o these_o our_o spiritual_a exercise_n with_o the_o two_o foot_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n to_o perform_v this_o we_o must_v 1._o leave_v all_o for_o one_o all_z other_o for_o god_n ourselves_o for_o god_n god_n himself_o when_o he_o withdraw_v himself_o by_o recollection_n by_o abnegation_n by_o resignation_n 2._o leave_v one_o for_o all_o 3._o leave_v one_o and_o all_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o maxim_n consist_v in_o these_o five_o point_n 1._o to_o have_v a_o ardent_a desire_n affection_n practice_n the_o practice_n and_o intention_n to_o love_v see_v please_v and_o enjoy_v god_n 2._o to_o curb_v our_o sense_n from_o all_o curiosity_n vanity_n apprehension_n etc._n etc._n which_o may_v either_o defile_v our_o soul_n or_o disturb_v our_o mind_n or_o distract_v our_o spirit_n either_o seduce_v we_o from_o the_o right_a way_n or_o affright_v we_o when_o we_o be_v in_o it_o 3._o then_o we_o must_v take_v jesus_n by_o the_o right_a hand_n by_o faith_n and_o confidence_n abandon_v ourselves_o total_o to_o his_o mercy_n and_o rest_v in_o his_o providence_n with_o a_o filial_a indifferency_n 4._o we_o must_v take_v our_o spiritual_a guide_n by_o the_o left_a hand_n by_o punctual_a obedience_n 5._o in_o our_o way_n we_o must_v have_v these_o or_o the_o like_a thought_n recollection_n and_o devotion_n well_o i_o be_o go_v to_o heaven_n to_o my_o father_n and_o creator_n to_o my_o eternal_a rest_n and_o centre_n to_o see_v love_n and_o praise_v my_o god_n for_o evermore_o there_o only_o be_v true_a life_n true_a love_n true_a light_n and_o true_a liberty_n o_o jesus_n how_o long_o o_o 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and_o i_o will_v answer_v for_o thou_o be_v content_a i_o be_o thy_o sufficiency_n be_v indifferent_a all_o be_v my_o will_n be_v confident_a all_o be_v well_o i_o forgive_v thou_o all_o thou_o demand_v i_o will_v give_v thou_o all_o thou_o desire_v i_o will_v never_o desert_v thou_o nor_o withdraw_v my_o eye_n hand_n heart_n from_o thou_o therefore_o go_v on_o quiet_o courageous_o confident_o other_o time_n let_v we_o answer_v he_o meek_o and_o faithful_o o_o good_a jesus_n save_v i_o for_o i_o be_o thou_o o_o sweet_a saviour_n support_v i_o for_o i_o be_o weak_a o_o love_a guide_n direct_v i_o for_o i_o be_o blind_a etc._n etc._n thus_o bold_o let_v we_o keep_v on_o our_o way_n 1._o let_v pass_n all_o by_o insensibility_n 2._o out-passing_a all_o by_o fervour_n 3._o pass_v under_o all_o by_o humility_n 4._o pass_v over_o all_o by_o generosity_n and_o elevation_n of_o spirit_n under_o this_o maxim_n be_v solve_v many_o material_a doubt_n arise_v in_o our_o daily_a progress_n to_o perfection_n the_o first_o doubt_n if_o we_o fear_v that_o god_n will_v forsake_v we_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o ingratitude_n and_o disloyalty_n it_o be_v true_a we_o have_v be_v be_v still_o and_o ever_o shall_v be_v ungrateful_a tepid_a and_o defective_a in_o our_o correspondency_n to_o the_o divine_a love_n and_o light_a and_o god_n may_v in_o justice_n forsake_v we_o and_o yet_o be_v a_o good_a god_n but_o we_o must_v be_v confident_a in_o his_o mercy_n that_o he_o will_v not_o do_v it_o for_o jesus_n sake_n in_o fury_n and_o rigour_n though_o he_o may_v sometime_o withdraw_v the_o feeling_n of_o his_o presence_n to_o try_v our_o loyalty_n his_o holy_a will_v be_v do_v let_v we_o never_o say_v god_n will_v forsake_v we_o but_o say_v we_o will_v never_o forsake_v god_n let_v we_o first_o say_v do_v god_n love_v we_o who_o can_v doubt_v it_o and_o do_v we_o love_v he_o if_o we_o will_v we_o do_v let_v we_o never_o say_v we_o shall_v never_o amend_v all_o be_v lose_v but_o let_v we_o 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absence_n let_v we_o have_v recourse_n to_o these_o four_o thing_n which_o will_v supply_v our_o defect_n and_o satisfy_v for_o our_o fault_n 1._o obedience_n 2._o resignation_n 3._o confidence_n 4._o good_a desire_n therefore_o in_o all_o our_o fear_n cross_n and_o trouble_n let_v we_o make_v use_n of_o these_o four_o point_n in_o this_o or_o practice_n the_o practice_n the_o like_a manner_n o_o my_o lord_n god_n who_o deserve_v from_o i_o all_o love_n and_o honour_n and_o who_o i_o desire_v to_o serve_v with_o all_o my_o soul_n behold_v i_o come_v out_o of_o confidence_n in_o thy_o mercy_n have_v no_o other_o end_n but_o only_o to_o please_v and_o praise_v thou_o wherefore_o i_o resign_v myself_o to_o thy_o will_n beseech_v thou_o to_o turn_v all_o to_o thy_o glory_n and_o my_o good_a the_o 4._o doubt_n if_o we_o be_v doubtful_a that_o god_n be_v angry_a with_o we_o that_o we_o want_v grace_n that_o we_o only_o seek_v ourselves_o that_o we_o yield_v to_o all_o temptation_n etc._n etc._n let_v we_o build_v upon_o these_o three_o foundation_n humility_n in_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o deformity_n sincerity_n in_o confess_v it_o and_o confidence_n of_o pardon_n for_o it_o and_o so_o persevere_v constant_o and_o courageous_o in_o a_o course_n of_o prayer_n according_a to_o direction_n and_o obedience_n we_o shall_v soon_o find_v ease_n rest_n and_o peace_n the_o 5._o doubt_n if_o our_o conscience_n be_v unquiet_a and_o our_o soul_n fearful_a by_o reason_n of_o our_o proness_n to_o sin_n etc._n etc._n let_v we_o apply_v these_o follow_a plaster_n and_o put_v these_o tent_n into_o our_o spiritual_a wound_n as_o deep_a as_o we_o can_v every_o day_n for_o a_o time_n till_o the_o cure_n be_v perfect_v 1._o let_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v conscience_n plaster_n for_o a_o trouble_a conscience_n now_o at_o this_o present_a in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n suppose_v we_o have_v already_o or_o be_v now_o resolve_v to_o do_v what_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o expiation_n of_o our_o past_a sin_n and_o the_o avoid_v all_o sin_n for_o the_o future_a 2._o that_o have_v a_o will_v to_o please_v god_n and_o perform_v our_o duty_n our_o prayer_n be_v profitable_a to_o we_o and_o acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o we_o may_v without_o presumption_n take_v courage_n and_o comfort_n though_o we_o be_v yet_o full_a of_o passion_n and_o â—mperfections_n 3._o that_o the_o feel_n of_o trouble_n fear_n temptation_n etc._n etc._n be_v neither_o sin_n in_o we_o nor_o sign_n of_o god_n anger_n against_o we_o 4._o that_o we_o be_v not_o bind_v to_o reflect_v continual_o whether_o we_o have_v consent_v to_o sin_n or_o not_o nor_o to_o judge_v whether_o this_o or_o that_o consent_n he_o mortal_a or_o venial_a nor_o to_o meddle_v with_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o
serious_o such_o remedy_n as_o be_v proper_a for_o the_o preservation_n of_o this_o jewel_n among_o which_o the_o chief_a be_v mortification_n of_o our_o rebellious_a flesh_n by_o austerity_n hence_o s._n thomas_n call_v chastity_n from_o chastise_v aquin._n s._n thomas_n of_o aquin._n it_o be_v better_a our_o stomach_n pain_n we_o than_o our_o conscience_n and_o that_o we_o lose_v health_n of_o body_n than_o purity_n of_o soul_n and_o salvation_n of_o both_o this_o remedy_n of_o mortification_n be_v absolute_o necessary_a when_o carnal_a motion_n arise_v first_o in_o the_o body_n and_o thence_o redound_v into_o the_o imagination_n but_o if_o from_o the_o fancy_n they_o descend_v to_o the_o body_n we_o be_v to_o apply_v these_o follow_a remedy_n 1._o let_v we_o avoid_v idleness_n 2._o let_v we_o negotium_fw-la amor_fw-la otiosorum_fw-mi negotium_fw-la change_v our_o employment_n if_o we_o be_v assault_v in_o company_n let_v we_o seek_v solitude_n if_o in_o solitude_n let_v we_o hasten_v into_o company_n etc._n etc._n 3._o silence_n temperance_n ephrem_fw-la s._n ephrem_fw-la and_o custody_n of_o sense_n be_v three_o powerful_a preserver_n of_o chastity_n 4._o let_v we_o make_v great_a account_n of_o little_a thing_n and_o shake_v off_o the_o first_o motion_n of_o this_o nature_n as_o we_o will_v a_o burn_a coal_n from_o off_o our_o new_a garment_n 5._o ler_n we_o humble_o but_o modest_o and_o discreet_o lie_v open_v their_o nature_n and_o manner_n to_o our_o spiritual_a guide_n 6._o let_v we_o careful_o avoid_v all_o suspect_a company_n familiarity_n meeting_n etc._n etc._n though_o our_o intention_n be_v never_o so_o spiritual_a 7._o let_v we_o strive_v rather_o to_o slight_v scorn_n and_o neglect_v these_o temptation_n than_o formal_o to_o resist_v they_o 5._o in_o vehement_a temptation_n 1._o make_v the_o sign_n of_o the_o cross_n upon_o your_o heart_n 2._o use_v some_o brief_a and_o burn_a aspiration_n as_o lord_n deliver_v i_o i_o suffer_v violence_n o_o my_o god_n answer_v for_o i_o i_o be_o thou_o o_o jesus_n body_n and_o soul_n help_v i_o 3._o defy_v the_o devil_n with_o st._n antony_n fie_o antony_n isay_n 38._o 14._o s._n antony_n beast_n thou_o be_v a_o angel_n i_o who_o be_o now_o a_o beast_n will_v aim_n to_o be_v a_o angel_n and_o get_v thy_o lose_a place_n be_v go_v the_o lodging_n be_v already_o take_v up_o jesus_n be_v here_o who_o be_v my_o lord_n and_o love_n i_o be_o preingage_v in_o a_o former_a and_o pure_a affection_n 6._o let_v we_o prepare_v beforehand_o certain_a place_n of_o refuge_n for_o our_o shelter_n and_o succour_v till_o the_o storm_n be_v pass_v over_o 1._o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o his_o angel_n say_v how_o be_v it_o possible_a god_n see_v i_o and_o shall_v i_o sin_v in_o his_o sight_n 2._o death_n and_o eternity_n the_o delight_n be_v momentary_a the_o punishment_n be_v eternâ—lâ—_n death_n be_v at_o my_o door_n and_o shall_v i_o adventure_v 3._o christ_n sacred_a wound_n let_v we_o there_o hide_v and_o secure_v ourselves_o and_o say_v my_o god_n hang_v on_o the_o cross_n and_o shall_v i_o think_v of_o take_v my_o pleasure_n 4._o the_o love_n of_o god_n o_o jesu_n my_o love_n and_o my_o life_n i_o will_v either_o love_v thou_o or_o love_v nothing_o at_o all_o let_v i_o rather_o lose_v my_o life_n than_o thy_o love_n 5._o humility_n thou_o be_v just_a o_o my_o lord_n god_n thy_o will_n be_v do_v my_o pride_n be_v cause_n of_o this_o villainy_n which_o i_o feel_v etc._n etc._n and_o take_v chaste_a we_o must_v be_v humble_a or_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v long_o chaste_a this_o for_o a_o infallible_a truth_n we_o must_v be_v humble_a or_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v long_o chaste_a let_v we_o be_v obedient_a to_o our_o superior_n or_o let_v we_o not_o look_v to_o have_v our_o flesh_n obedient_a to_o our_o spirit_n 6._o devotion_n to_o saint_n excel_v in_o this_o virtue_n especial_o to_o the_o chaste_a virgin_n mary_n 7._o the_o last_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v use_n of_o these_o antidote_n timely_a orderly_o and_o discreet_o without_o which_o no_o rule_n document_n or_o direction_n will_v aught_o avail_v we_o the_o 12._o doubt_n if_o we_o be_v in_o extraordinary_a desolation_n and_o darkness_n we_o must_v live_v by_o faith_n in_o this_o case_n and_o know_v that_o a_o sensible_a choice_n of_o god_n and_o goodness_n be_v not_o now_o necessary_a but_o a_o rational_a adhere_n to_o he_o be_v sufficient_a our_o fidelity_n to_o god_n be_v show_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o our_o duty_n now_o as_o at_o other_o time_n without_o lose_v either_o our_o confidence_n in_o he_o or_o seek_v comfort_n in_o our_o suffering_n but_o aspire_v if_o not_o sweet_o yet_o sincere_o in_o this_o or_o the_o like_a manner_n lord_n i_o choose_v thou_o and_o accept_v of_o thy_o divine_a pleasure_n and_o providence_n in_o all_o thing_n i_o reject_v whatsoever_o may_v possess_v that_o place_n and_o dominion_n in_o my_o soul_n which_o be_v due_a to_o thou_o alone_o dispose_v of_o i_o and_o i_o as_o shall_v be_v most_o for_o thy_o honour_n and_o glory_n let_v i_o be_v either_o all_o thou_o or_o nothing_o at_o all_o the_o 13._o doubt_n if_o we_o be_v tempt_v to_o despair_v of_o god_n mercy_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o frequent_a fall_n and_o relapse_n into_o sin_n this_o grievous_a malady_n spring_v from_o three_o cause_n or_o error_n for_o they_o who_o be_v trouble_v in_o this_o point_n do_v not_o true_o weigh_v 1._o what_o god_n be_v 2._o what_o sin_n be_v 3._o what_o contrition_n and_o sorrow_n of_o heart_n be_v 1._o almighty_a god_n be_v a_o boundless_a be_v 1._o what_o god_n be_v and_o bottomless_a sea_n of_o mercy_n he_o be_v natural_a bounty_n itself_o he_o be_v ever_o ready_a to_o receive_v revive_v and_o relieve_v a_o penitent_a soul_n though_o she_o alone_o have_v commit_v a_o thousand_o time_n a_o day_n the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n he_o consider_v not_o what_o she_o have_v be_v but_o what_o she_o desire_v and_o resolve_v now_o to_o be_v and_o who_o so_o deny_v his_o power_n or_o will_v to_o pardon_v sinner_n as_o often_o as_o there_o be_v moment_n in_o time_n go_v about_o to_o deprive_v he_o of_o his_o honour_n and_o divinity_n itself_o for_o he_o can_v not_o be_v god_n if_o he_o be_v not_o good_a and_o faithful_a in_o his_o promise_n o_o love_a lord_n god_n who_o be_v not_o only_o ready_a to_o receive_v a_o penitent_n petition_n but_o even_o woo_v he_o to_o present_v it_o who_o can_v true_o consider_v what_o thou_o be_v and_o despair_v of_o thy_o mercy_n 2._o sin_n sin_n 2._o what_o sin_n be_v a_o voluntary_a and_o deliberate_a aversion_n from_o god_n and_o conversion_n to_o creature_n 3._o contrition_n be_v of_o that_o efficacy_n that_o it_o deliver_v from_o all_o sin_n contrition_n 3._o what_o contrition_n give_v confidence_n of_o pardon_n for_o the_o past_a and_o courage_n to_o avoid_v it_o for_o the_o future_a let_v we_o apply_v this_o to_o our_o comfort_n the_o 14._o doubt_n if_o we_o be_v perplex_v with_o great_a sadness_n this_o passion_n be_v a_o great_a hindrance_n to_o devotion_n and_o perfection_n it_o be_v the_o bait_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o bane_n of_o our_o spirit_n the_o root_n mother_n and_o nursery_n of_o infinite_a misery_n and_o mischief_n the_o chief_a cause_n of_o sadness_n nature_n the_o cause_n of_o sadness_n 1._o nature_n be_v these_o 1._o nature_n when_o melancholy_a over-sways_a the_o sanguine_a humour_n this_o can_v neither_o merit_n nor_o demerit_n but_o the_o devil_n take_v thereby_o occasion_n to_o fill_v our_o spirit_n with_o unquietness_n these_o have_v need_v aswell_o of_o corporal_a as_o spiritual_a physic_n 2._o a_o tenderness_n of_o heart_n and_o self-love_n 2._o self-love_n passionate_a love_n of_o ourselves_o we_o can_v brook_v the_o least_o contradiction_n etc._n etc._n but_o we_o sigh_v and_o sob_v as_o if_o all_o the_o world_n be_v interest_v in_o our_o misfortune_n and_o shall_v bear_v a_o part_n in_o our_o doleful_a ditty_n the_o remedy_n be_v to_o bid_v such_o 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