a_o manvall_a of_o devout_n meditation_n and_o exercise_n â—nstructing_v how_o to_o pray_v mental_o â—rawn_v for_o the_o most_o part_n out_o of_o the_o spiritual_a exercise_n of_o s._n ignatius_n revide_v into_o three_o book_n â—ritten_a in_o spanish_a by_o the_o r._n f._n thomas_n de_fw-fr villa_n castin_n of_o the_o society_n of_o jesus_n 〈◊〉_d translate_v into_o english_a by_o h._n m._n of_o the_o same_o society_n 〈…〉_z superiorum_fw-la anno_fw-la 1624._o to_o the_o religious_a brother_n of_o the_o society_n of_o jesus_n in_o the_o english_a novitiate_v â—_o watten_n religious_a brother_n i_o send_v you_o heerâ—_n a_o manual_a of_o spiritual_a exercise_n set_v forth_o some_o â—eares_n ago_o in_o the_o spanish_a â—ongue_z by_z fa_fw-it thomas_n de_fw-fr villaâ—astin_n of_o your_o society_n now_o translate_v into_o english_a which_o doubtless_o will_v produce_v special_a virtue_n in_o you_o who_o have_v the_o same_o spirit_n wherewith_o it_o be_v write_v and_o this_o have_v move_v i_o to_o present_v the_o same_o to_o you_o in_o who_o i_o hope_v my_o small_a labour_n herein_o shall_v be_v most_o abundant_o recompense_v by_o the_o increase_n of_o your_o spiritual_a comfort_n and_o profit_n i_o be_v furthermore_o induce_v hereunto_o because_o i_o deem_v no_o book_n more_o fit_a to_o be_v present_v unto_o you_o then_o this_o be_v derive_v as_o it_o seem_v from_o the_o very_a fountain_n of_o your_o holy_a patriarch_n s._n ignatius_n his_o spiritual_a exercise_n and_o i_o can_v not_o doubt_v but_o you_o the_o son_n of_o so_o worthy_a a_o father_n will_v receive_v with_o great_a affection_n and_o tenderness_n a_o orphan_n of_o so_o worthy_a a_o parent_n another_o reason_n be_v for_o that_o i_o have_v receive_v so_o many_o and_o continual_a benefit_n from_o your_o society_n to_o who_o i_o be_o ever_o more_o than_o most_o oblige_v and_o never_o yet_o find_v opportunity_n to_o show_v myself_o grateful_a answerable_a to_o my_o desire_n i_o think_v this_o small_a occasion_n not_o to_o be_v neglect_v â—n_o offer_v so_o mean_v a_o present_a unto_o you_o in_o sign_n at_o least_o of_o grateful_a memory_n towards_o your_o holy_a order_n in_o this_o manual_a you_o may_v behold_v and_o contemplate_v â—ost_o perfect_o the_o lively_a virtue_n of_o our_o saviour_n &_o of_o his_o bless_a mother_n propound_v unto_o you_o for_o your_o daily_a exercise_n of_o meditation_n here_o may_v you_o learn_v to_o follow_v and_o trace_v out_o the_o footstep_n of_o true_a poverty_n humility_n charity_n obedience_n &_o the_o like_a here_o may_v you_o taste_v spiritual_o of_o the_o most_o pleasant_a fruit_n which_o from_o these_o devout_a and_o pious_a meditation_n be_v gather_v in_o a_o word_n here_o may_v you_o exercise_v yourselves_o in_o all_o the_o heroical_a act_n of_o virtue_n which_o our_o lord_n &_o master_n christ_n jesus_n the_o most_o exact_a &_o perfect_a pattern_n of_o all_o perfection_n have_v leave_v unto_o we_o for_o example_n i_o will_v not_o be_v tedious_a thereby_o to_o detain_v you_o from_o the_o trial_n of_o what_o i_o have_v promise_v by_o meditate_v the_o mystery_n that_o ensue_v it_o shall_v suffice_v i_o that_o you_o will_v be_v please_v to_o takâ—_n in_o good_a part_n this_o my_o least_o labour_n and_o now_o and_o then_o in_o these_o and_o other_o youâ—_n devotion_n to_o remember_v your_o humble_a &_o deâ—oted_a servant_n i._n vv._n the_o preface_n of_o the_o author_n to_o the_o christian_a reader_n one_o of_o the_o principal_a reason_n which_o move_v i_o to_o write_v this_o manual_a of_o pious_a consideration_n for_o the_o help_n of_o such_o as_o use_v to_o pray_v mental_o be_v the_o great_a desire_n i_o know_v many_o religious_a &_o other_o secular_a person_n seruanâ—s_n of_o god_n have_v of_o some_o brief_a treatise_n whereby_o they_o may_v with_o profit_n spend_v their_o time_n in_o prayer_n wherefore_o i_o have_v think_v good_a brief_o to_o set_v down_o the_o sum_n of_o that_o which_o many_o grave_a author_n â—nd_v master_n of_o spiritual_a life_n have_v more_o large_o and_o profitable_o handle_v who_o doctrine_n especial_o those_o of_o our_o own_o order_n i_o have_v endeavour_v to_o â—ollow_v use_v for_o my_o chief_a guide_n herein_o the_o spiritual_a exercise_n of_o â—ur_n glorious_a founder_n s._n ignatius_n to_o adorn_v this_o my_o little_a manuâ—ll_n desire_v to_o have_v that_o portable_a â—n_n our_o bosom_n which_o ought_v ever_o â—o_o be_v fix_v in_o our_o soul_n &_o hart_n â—aying_v with_o the_o spouse_n fasciâ—ulus_fw-la myrrhae_fw-la dilectus_fw-la meus_fw-la wehee_v inter_fw-la ubera_fw-la mea_fw-la comâ—orabitur_fw-la a_o bundle_n of_o myrrâ—â—y_n belove_v unto_o i_o betwixt_o â—y_a breast_n he_o shall_v abide_v the_o advertisement_n place_v in_o the_o beginning_n do_v particular_o show_v how_o to_o treat_v and_o converse_v with_o the_o divine_a majesty_n together_o with_o the_o use_n of_o the_o meditation_n &_o consideration_n set_v down_o in_o the_o three_o bookâ—_n follow_v the_o first_o whereof_o shall_v be_v of_o the_o last_o thing_n of_o man_n the_o second_o and_o three_o of_o the_o life_n passion_n death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n place_v in_o eâ—ery_a meditation_n four_o point_n each_o one_o of_o they_o sufficient_a for_o the_o exercise_n of_o one_o or_o more_o hour_n about_o three_o several_a thing_n which_o every_o point_n shall_v contain_v towit_n consideration_n examination_n and_o application_n to_o the_o fruiâ—_n which_o out_o of_o that_o full_a measure_n of_o perfection_n which_o christ_n exercise_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n may_v be_v gather_v in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o three_o book_n i_o adjoine_v also_o several_a meditation_n direct_v we_o both_o how_o to_o prepare_v ourselves_o before_o and_o how_o to_o give_v thanks_n after_o the_o holy_a communion_n thâ—t_v time_n be_v far_o more_o fit_a for_o meditation_n then_o for_o vocal_a prayer_n thus_o much_o i_o propose_v brief_o and_o plain_o to_o the_o pious_a reader_n for_o whatsoever_o savour_v of_o curiosity_n cool_v devotion_n and_o hinder_v prayer_n in_o which_o truth_n not_o eloquence_n iâ—_n to_o be_v seek_v but_o because_o nothing_o of_o this_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v without_o the_o grâ—ce_n of_o god_n i_o mosâ—_n humble_o beseech_v he_o to_o graâ—nâ—_n 〈◊〉_d such_o plenty_n theref_o that_o hâ—s_v most_o holy_a lifland_n dâ—ath_n may_v 〈◊〉_d unto_o we_o a_o perfect_a pattern_n rule_n and_o guide_v of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n that_o like_o true_a soldier_n of_o his_o spiritual_a warfare_n follow_v our_o captain_n christâ—_n jesus_n we_o may_v be_v partaker_n here_o in_o this_o world_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o in_o heaven_n of_o his_o glory_n amen_n a_o manvall_a of_o spiritvall_n exercise_n â—or_a the_o help_n of_o such_o as_o desire_v to_o practice_v mental_a prayer_n the_o introduction_n he_o that_o desire_v to_o increase_v and_o go_v forward_o in_o spiritual_a life_n let_v he_o know_v that_o the_o certain_a and_o undoubted_a way_n to_o the_o same_o the_o interior_a and_o mutual_a communication_n with_o almighty_a god_n perform_v in_o the_o holy_a use_n and_o exerciseâ—â—_n prayer_n because_o in_o prayer_n virtue_n 〈◊〉_d obtain_v conserve_v and_o augment_v prayer_n as_o the_o apostle_n saiâ—â—_n james_n say_v ascend_v unto_o heaveâ—_n before_o the_o tribunal_n seat_n of_o almighâ—â—â—od_n bring_v unto_o man_n every_o goâ—â—_n and_o perfect_a gift_n cause_v such_o a_o leagâ—â—_n and_o union_n between_o god_n and_o theâ—_n that_o it_o make_v they_o apt_a to_o receive_v 〈◊〉_d grace_n and_o benefit_n from_o his_o 〈◊〉_d majesty_n daniel_n by_o prayer_n convert_v 〈◊〉_d â—â—erce_a and_o hungry_a lion_n into_o meeâ—â—_n lambeâ—_n prayer_n make_v the_o fire_n to_o looâ—â—â—is_n force_n be_v notable_a to_o burn_v 〈◊〉_d three_o child_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o 〈◊〉_d â—â—aming_a furnace_n of_o babylon_n prayâ—â—_n stay_v the_o course_n &_o alter_v the_o 〈◊〉_d form_n motion_n of_o the_o heaven_n give_v power_n unto_o the_o voice_n of_o man_n to_o stoâ—â—â—nd_n detain_v the_o sun_n and_o moonâ—_n and_o that_o so_o many_o hour_n as_o be_v nâ—â—cessary_a for_o obtain_v the_o victory_n against_o his_o enemy_n jacob_n throuâ—â—_n the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o prayeâ—_n prevail_v against_o the_o angel_n yâ—â—_n prayer_n tie_v the_o hand_n and_o infinal_a power_n if_o so_o we_o may_v say_v of_o the_o loâ—â—_n of_o angelâ—s_n for_o by_o the_o prayer_n 〈◊〉_d moses_n almighty_a god_n seem_v to_o 〈…〉_z it_o â—ere_z disable_v to_o chastise_v &_o striâ—_n â—â—â—ending_v people_n when_o he_o say_v unto_o 〈◊〉_d servant_n suffer_v i_o that_o my_o fury_n â—ay_v be_v angry_a against_o they_o as_o if_o he_o â—ould_v say_v detain_v i_o not_o with_o thy_o â—â—â—ayers_n prayer_n final_o obtain_v parâ—â—n_v for_o whatsoever_o offence_n the_o puâ—â—ican_n get_v remission_n of_o his_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d the_o prodigal_a child_n return_v aâ—â—ine_a into_o favour_n &_o friendship_n with_o 〈◊〉_d father_n prayer_n therefore_o be_v so_o proâ—able_a and_o necessary_a unto_o spiritual_a 〈◊〉_d and_o contain_v
want_n with_o like_a conâ—â—dence_n as_o thy_o will_v have_v recourse_n to_o their_o own_o father_n aâ—d_a mother_n gather_v hence_o a_o earnest_a deâ—â—re_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n who_o by_o such_o mean_n and_o remedy_n vouchsated_a to_o restore_v thou_o unto_o his_o grace_n and_o friendship_n make_v thou_o as_o s._n paul_n say_v his_o child_n &_o member_n of_o christ_n and_o heir_n of_o heaven_n acknowledge_v the_o good_a thou_o have_v receive_v of_o he_o and_o be_v thankful_a for_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n behave_v thyself_o with_o all_o humility_n and_o subjection_n towards_o thy_o parent_n and_o superior_n since_o he_o who_o be_v supreme_a and_o absolute_a lord_n of_o all_o thing_n do_v subject_v himself_o &_o obey_v his_o creature_n with_o so_o great_a a_o example_n of_o humility_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o in_o the_o very_a instant_n that_o god_n create_v the_o soulâ—_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n mary_n form_v there_o with_o that_o little_a and_o tender_a bodâ—_n of_o she_o in_o the_o womb_n of_o her_o moâ—her_n saint_n anne_n in_o that_o very_a moment_n he_o do_v also_o enrich_v and_o beautify_v it_o with_o his_o sovereign_a grace_n sanctify_v she_o from_o the_o very_a instant_n of_o her_o conception_n &_o preserve_v she_o from_o original_a sin_n which_o as_o be_v the_o daughter_n of_o the_o terristriall_a and_o sinful_a adam_n she_o be_v natural_o to_o have_v incur_v ponder_n how_o great_a a_o glory_n and_o how_o singular_a a_o ornament_n it_o be_v to_o all_o mankind_n that_o a_o pure_a creature_n be_v naturral_o conceâ—ued_v of_o a_o man_n &_o woman_n shall_v bâ—_n so_o high_o advance_v and_o adorn_v with_o touch_fw-mi plenty_n of_o grace_n and_o choose_a oâ—_n god_n as_o a_o most_o precious_a uâ—ssell_n 〈◊〉_d to_o place_n and_o bestow_v all_o those_o his_o divine_a and_o soâ—eraigne_a treasure_n which_o be_v fiâ—_n she_o â—ould_v have_v who_o be_v predestinate_v to_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o god_n &_o to_o crush_v â—he_v head_n of_o the_o infernal_a serpent_n invite_v the_o bless_a angel_n thâ—_n heaven_n the_o earâ—â—_n and_o all_o creaturâ—â—o_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o lord_n god_n for_o â—o_o singular_a a_o saumur_n bestow_v on_o thâ—_n bless_a virgin_n and_o in_o she_o upon_o all_o thâ—_n world_n for_o that_o he_o choose_v she_o to_o bâ—_n his_o mother_n whereby_o she_o be_v also_o make_v thy_o mother_n and_o advocate_n for_o all_o sinner_n by_o who_o thou_o and_o we_o all_o find_v access_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n for_o none_o have_v be_v true_o and_o sincere_o devout_a unto_o she_o who_o have_v not_o at_o last_o arrive_v at_o thâ—_n port_n of_o everlasting_a bliss_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o almighty_a god_n have_v creaâ—ed_v this_o glorious_a virgin_n beside_o that_o first_o grace_n above_o mention_v of_o preserve_v her_o froâ—_n sin_n and_o sanctify_v her_o soul_n he_o do_v both_o then_o and_o afterward_o from_o time_n to_o time_n endue_v she_o with_o neâ—_n prerogative_n of_o singular_a privilege_n give_v she_o from_o thence_o forward_a the_o title_n &_o claim_n to_o the_o dignity_n of_o mother_n of_o god_n to_o which_o dignity_n in_o due_a time_n he_o intend_v to_o advance_v she_o second_o grant_v her_o thâ—â—_n she_o shall_v feel_v no_o kind_n of_o bad_a inclination_n or_o disorder_a appetite_n three_o confirm_v she_o in_o grâ—ce_n in_o such_o â—_o singular_a manner_n as_o in_o seventy_o and_o so_o many_o year_n which_o shâ—_n live_v she_o never_o commit_v any_o mortal_a sin_n not_o so_o much_o as_o in_o thought_n four_o preserve_v she_o also_o from_o all_o venial_a sin_n a_o thing_n wonderful_a above_o all_o wonder_n five_o cause_v she_o to_o concieve_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o bring_v he_o forth_o without_o any_o pain_n at_o all_o or_o detriment_n of_o her_o virginal_a purity_n etc._n etc._n ponder_n how_o convenient_a it_o be_v that_o almighty_a god_n shall_v exalt_v and_o honour_v with_o all_o these_o grace_n and_o privilege_n and_o many_o more_o this_o moâ—t_o pure_a virgin_n for_o it_o be_v his_o general_a custom_n and_o manner_n of_o proceed_v to_o make_v thing_n proportionable_a to_o thâ—_n end_n for_o which_o he_o creat_v they_o wherefore_o our_o bless_a lady_n be_v choose_v to_o the_o high_a dignity_n that_o can_v be_v imagine_v next_o to_o the_o humanity_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o wit_n to_o be_v his_o mother_n there_o be_v also_o grant_v she_o the_o great_a grace_n and_o privilege_n the_o great_a sanctity_n and_o persection_n next_o after_o he_o rejoice_v and_o hearty_o be_v glad_a oâ—_n the_o infinite_a and_o sovereign_a favour_n which_o god_n have_v bestow_v upon_o thiâ—_n bless_a vitgin_n invite_v the_o angellâ—_n that_o afterwards_o adore_v the_o son_n of_o god_n when_o he_o enter_v into_o the_o world_n to_o come_v now_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o gladness_n to_o reverence_v she_o that_o be_v to_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o god_n and_o their_o heavenly_a queen_n and_o joinig_v thyself_o with_o they_o salute_v she_o in_o the_o womb_n of_o her_o mother_n with_o the_o word_n which_o after_o be_v speak_v unto_o she_o by_o the_o angel_n gabriel_n hail_o full_a of_o grace_n our_o lord_n be_v with_o thou_o beseech_v he_o also_o o_o blessed_n lady_n that_o he_o will_v likewise_o be_v with_o i_o to_o purify_v my_o soul_n bridle_v â—y_a â—â—esh_n and_o replenish_v i_o with_o hiâ—_n grace_n and_o virtue_n the_o ii_o meditation_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o our_o bless_a lady_n and_o her_o presentation_n in_o the_o temple_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o whole_a world_n be_v before_o overwhelm_v with_o darkness_n and_o ignorance_n cover_v with_o a_o obscure_a and_o fearful_a night_n at_o the_o birth_n of_o this_o most_o bless_a virgin_n it_o begin_v to_o shinâ—_n with_o a_o new_a &_o unwonted_a brightness_n the_o day_n as_o it_o be_v break_v up_o and_o this_o sovereign_a morning_n star_n spread_a her_o beam_n over_o the_o whole_a face_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o angel_n of_o heaven_n &_o the_o just_a that_o live_v here_o on_o earth_n reloyce_v and_o exult_v when_o they_o understand_v that_o the_o day_n do_v now_o approach_n and_o the_o son_n of_o justice_n to_o be_v at_o hand_n who_o with_o his_o heavenly_a light_n will_v illuminate_v the_o world_n &_o deliver_v it_o from_o all_o the_o evil_n and_o misery_n which_o it_o do_v then_o sustain_v ponder_n that_o with_o great_a reason_n our_o holy_a mother_n the_o church_n guide_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v say_v in_o the_o office_n of_o this_o day_n that_o the_o nativity_n of_o the_o b._n virgin_n have_v bring_v singular_a joy_n &_o gladness_n to_o the_o world_n for_o if_o the_o angel_n gabriel_n true_o say_v â—o_o zachary_n that_o many_o shall_v rejoice_v and_o take_v pleasure_n at_o the_o nativity_n of_o his_o son_n saint_n john_n baptist_n because_o he_o be_v to_o be_v the_o fore_a runner_n of_o the_o messiah_n and_o to_o point_v he_o ouâ—_n with_o his_o finger_n and_o say_v behold_v the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o god_n how_o much_o more_o maâ—_n the_o whole_a world_n now_o reioâ—ce_n celebrate_v &_o keep_v holâ—_n the_o day_n on_o which_o this_o most_o glorious_a virgin_n â—as_v bear_v she_o be_v to_o show_v unto_o we_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n in_o a_o far_o nible_a sort_n then_o s._n john_n not_o only_o pâ—iâ—tiâ—g_v he_o out_o with_o her_o finger_n but_o bear_v he_o in_o her_o arm_n and_o feed_v hiâ—_n at_o her_o breast_n save_v behold_v this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n in_o who_o i_o be_o well_o please_v stir_v thyself_o up_o to_o affection_n oâ—_n joy_n and_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n congratulate_v he_o for_o the_o glorious_a birth_n of_o this_o bless_a virgin_n which_o he_o have_v choose_v to_o his_o mother_n and_o hearty_o thank_v he_o for_o that_o he_o haâ—h_v exalt_v she_o to_o so_o great_a a_o dignity_n and_o honour_n as_o never_o before_o or_o after_o be_v grant_v to_o any_o pure_a creature_n thou_o shall_v likewise_o congratulate_v all_o mankind_n for_o that_o now_o the_o happy_a houâ—â—_n of_o their_o redemption_n be_v at_o hand_n jesuâ—_n christ_n our_o lord_n be_v shorâ—y_o to_o bâ—_n bear_v of_o this_o immaculate_a virgin_n and_o make_v mâ—n_z to_o exalt_v man_n to_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o son_n of_o almighty_a god_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o parent_n of_o this_o bless_a virgin_n give_v she_o the_o name_n of_o mary_n that_o be_v to_o say_v a_o seâ—_n of_o grace_n and_o such_o and_o so_o great_a be_v those_o the_o find_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o the_o celestial_a spirit_n astonish_v thereat_o demand_v one_o of_o another_o what_o be_v she_o that_o come_v forth_o like_o the_o morning_n fair_a as_o the_o moon_n elect_v as_o the_o sun_n to_o who_o none_o in_o the_o earth_n can_v be_v compare_v none_o
â—ound_v â—er_o equal_a ponder_n â—ow_o please_v it_o be_v to_o the_o most_o bless_a trinity_n to_o behold_v a_o creature_n so_o beautiful_a so_o fair_a and_o gracious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o diviue_v majesty_n and_o a_o creature_n who_o with_o the_o splendour_n and_o shine_a light_n of_o â—er_n virtue_n be_v to_o give_v a_o happy_a beginning_n to_o the_o bless_a day_n of_o the_o eternal_a weal_n and_o redemption_n oâ—_n mankind_n the_o true_a son_n of_o justicâ—_n chriâ—t_n jesus_n be_v soon_o after_o to_o be_v bear_v of_o she_o and_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o her_o sacred_a womb_n desire_v most_o ardent_o and_o affectuous_o to_o honour_n and_o serve_v thiâ—_n heavenly_a lady_n and_o to_o have_v continual_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o hart_n her_o most_o holy_a name_n for_o as_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n be_v as_o aâ—_n oil_n power_v out_o for_o the_o cure_n and_o heal_v of_o all_o thosâ—_n that_o be_v strike_v â—nd_v bite_v by_o the_o inâ—ernall_a serpent_n the_o devil_n so_o the_o name_n mary_n have_v such_o a_o virtue_n and_o force_n that_o be_v call_v upon_o with_o devotion_n like_o a_o most_o soveraigue_a oil_n it_o illuminate_v comfort_v deal_v and_o rejoice_v the_o harr_n of_o man_n and_o overcom_v and_o vanquisheth_z the_o devil_n themselves_o who_o as_o her_o swear_a enemy_n do_v utter_o abhor_v and_o detest_v the_o sweet_a sound_n of_o this_o her_o most_o sacred_a name_n and_o all_o those_o that_o be_v devote_a unto_o she_o the_o 3_o point_n to_o consider_v how_o this_o most_o bless_a child_n be_v bear_v and_o now_o three_o year_n of_o age_n her_o parent_n s_o joachim_n and_o saint_n anne_n for_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o vow_n which_o they_o have_v make_v to_o almighty_a god_n to_o offer_v up_o unto_o he_o â—he_v fruit_n of_o the_o benediction_n which_o hâ—_n shall_v bestow_v upon_o they_o bring_v she_o to_o the_o temple_n joyful_a and_o much_o comfort_v that_o she_o be_v to_o go_v to_o such_o â—_o place_n and_o to_o remain_v and_o serve_v her_o creator_n and_o lord_n all_o her_o life_n time_n in_o that_o holy_a place_n yea_o not_o content_v with_o this_o out_o of_o her_o exceed_a â—ue_v to_o almighty_a god_n she_o will_v also_o be_v the_o first_o that_o ever_o make_v vow_n of_o perpetual_a virginity_n and_o have_v make_v it_o she_o keep_v it_o so_o exact_o and_o so_o perfect_o that_o she_o may_v just_o seem_v â—ather_n a_o angel_n without_o a_o body_n thâ—â—ender_a lady_n in_o mortal_a flesh_n ponder_v the_o great_a devotion_n where_o with_o this_o bless_a child_n present_v and_o give_v up_o herself_o to_o almighty_a god_n offer_v herself_o whole_o to_o his_o service_n for_o be_v come_v to_o the_o temple_n she_o be_v first_o receive_v by_o the_o high_a â—riest_n &_o by_o he_o place_v on_o the_o low_a step_n of_o the_o fifteen_o which_o mount_v â—o_o the_o altar_n from_o which_o with_o wonderful_o joy_n alacrity_n and_o grace_n noâ—_n 〈◊〉_d or_o lead_v in_o hand_n by_o any_o she_o â—ounted_v up_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o fifteen_o â—ith_n great_a fervour_n of_o spirit_n with_o a_o â—ndaunted_a courage_n and_o resolute_a â—ind_n to_o ascend_v by_o all_o degree_n of_o 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o high_a top_n of_o perfection_n stir_v up_o in_o thyself_o a_o fervent_a desire_n to_o present_v thyself_o to_o almighty_a god_n and_o to_o offer_v thyself_o in_o like_a manner_n whole_o to_o his_o service_n with_o a_o constant_a resolution_n to_o mount_v up_o and_o increase_v every_o day_n more_o and_o more_o in_o purity_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o never_o to_o separte_v thyself_o from_o he_o and_o if_o his_o divine_a majesty_n shall_v do_v thou_o so_o much_o favour_n as_o to_o hear_v thy_o prayer_n and_o to_o withdraw_v thou_o from_o the_o occasion_n and_o peril_n of_o this_o world_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o his_o holy_a temple_n and_o house_n acknowledge_v it_o with_o much_o gratitude_n and_o thanks_n as_o a_o most_o evident_a sign_n of_o his_o special_a love_n towards_o thou_o and_o a_o most_o certain_a token_n that_o he_o have_v a_o particular_a care_n and_o providence_n over_o thou_o as_o a_o most_o love_a father_n of_o his_o dear_a child_n â—he_n 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o this_o most_o holy_a virgin_n spend_v the_o year_n of_o her_o childhood_n in_o the_o temple_n doubtless_o she_o be_v a_o most_o absolute_a pattern_n of_o holiness_n and_o of_o all_o kind_n of_o virtue_n to_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o virgin_n live_v in_o place_n with_o she_o so_o careful_a so_o solicitous_a &_o â—eruâ—nt_v she_o be_v in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n â—nd_n in_o observe_v all_o point_n of_o his_o â—oly_a law_n the_o first_o no_o doubt_n in_o the_o vigil_n of_o the_o â—ight_n in_o humility_n and_o â—ll_o humble_a office_n the_o most_o humble_a 〈◊〉_d puritâ—â—he_v most_o pure_a in_o every_o verâ—ue_n the_o mâ—st_a pâ—râ—â—ct_n ponder_n the_o great_a admiration_n â—nd_v astonishment_n which_o the_o daily_a conversation_n anâ—_n virtuous_a exercise_n â—f_o this_o most_o bless_a child_n do_v cause_n 〈◊〉_d her_o companion_n and_o in_o those_o who_o â—id_v treat_v and_o converse_v with_o she_o behold_v such_o eminent_a verâ—uâ—_n &_o â—anâ—ity_n in_o so_o â—ender_a year_n ponder_v 〈◊〉_d with_o what_o 〈◊〉_d and_o diligencâ—_n 〈◊〉_d spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o the_o day_n in_o ascend_v the_o mâ—â—sticall_a ladder_n of_o the_o â—oly_a 〈◊〉_d jacob_n wâ—ich_a reach_v â—â—om_n the_o eaâ—â—h_n unto_o the_o heaven_n thâ—â—â—grees_n whereof_o be_v râ—ading_a mediâ—â—tion_n prayer_n anâ—_n contemplation_n which_o holy_a exercise_n she_o there_o holy_a employ_v â—er_o sâ—lfe_a be_v 〈◊〉_d visit_v bâ—_n the_o bless_a angel_n ascend_v and_o aseno_v by_o this_o heavenly_a laâ—der_n yea_o and_o by_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o angel_n stand_v and_o view_v she_o from_o the_o top_n thereof_o iâ—_n which_o as_o in_o many_o other_o notable_a thing_n she_o seem_v rather_o a_o angel_n send_v from_o heaven_n than_o a_o virgin_n here_o bear_v on_o earth_n stir_v upin_v thyself_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o imitate_v this_o tender_a and_o b._n virgin_n in_o those_o excellent_a virtue_n which_o she_o do_v exercise_n in_o the_o temple_n which_o among_o other_o be_v silence_n solitariness_n quiet_v of_o body_n &_o mind_n prayer_n and_o contemplation_n be_v ashamed_a to_o see_v thyself_o far_o from_o imitate_v she_o in_o any_o sort_n whatsoeur_fw-fr so_o remiss_a &_o slothful_a in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o in_o all_o virtuous_a exercise_n the_o iii_o meditation_n of_o the_o betrthe_v of_o the_o bless_a virgiâ—_n to_o saint_n joseph_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o desire_n which_o the_o bless_a virgin_n have_v be_v in_o the_o temple_n to_o live_v all_o thâ—_n day_n of_o her_o life_n in_o subjection_n and_o obedience_n understand_v by_o instinct_n â—f_o the_o holy_a ghost_n how_o dangerous_a 〈◊〉_d thing_n liberty_n be_v for_o all_o &_o especial_o â—or_a woman_n wherefore_o she_o beseech_v â—im_v very_o earnest_o that_o if_o through_o â—ny_a occasion_n she_o be_v to_o depart_v out_o â—is_n house_n and_o holy_a temple_n she_o â—ight_a notwithstanding_o have_v who_o 〈◊〉_d obey_v and_o serve_v ponder_n how_o few_o there_o be_v â—ho_fw-mi desire_v that_o which_o this_o bless_a â—irgin_n desire_v or_o that_o demand_n of_o â—linighty_a god_n that_o which_o she_o demand_v to_o wit_n the_o virtue_n of_o obedience_n and_o humility_n choose_v raâ—â—er_o to_o serve_v and_o obey_v then_o to_o be_v a_o â—istresse_n &_o commander_n over_o other_o â—herefore_o when_o the_o divine_a providence_n ordain_v that_o she_o shall_v â—â—me_n from_o under_o the_o obedience_n of_o 〈◊〉_d superior_a in_o the_o temple_n he_o 〈◊〉_d her_o vender_n s._n joseph_n who_o 〈◊〉_d be_v always_o after_o to_o obey_v reverence_n and_o respect_n and_o this_o she_o understand_v to_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n when_o be_v make_v her_o husband_n to_o wit_n 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v to_o the_o end_n she_o shall_v perfume_v those_o office_n of_o obedience_n toâ—rds_v he_o desire_v therefore_o and_o purpose_n to_o be_v due_o respect_n and_o obedient_a to_o thy_o superior_a whosoever_o he_o bâ—_n that_o god_n shall_v give_v thou_o learn_v of_o this_o most_o holy_a virgin_n true_a humility_n and_o obedience_n who_o be_v queeâ—â—_n of_o heaven_n &_o mother_n of_o god_n obey_v and_o serve_v not_o only_o her_o superiors_n in_o the_o temple_n from_o three_o year_n oâ—_n age_n till_o she_o be_v thirteen_o but_o manâ—_n year_n after_o s._n joseph_n her_o spouse_n that_o walk_v the_o path_n which_o she_o diâ—_n and_o follow_v her_o footstep_n thoâ—_n may_v arrive_v whither_o she_o do_v that_o 〈◊〉_d â—o_o see_v and_o enjoy_v god_n for_o ever_o in_o 〈◊〉_d and_o endless_a bliss_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o little_o more_o theâ—_n ten_o year_n be_v past_o that_o the_o 〈◊〉_d virgin_n live_v enclose_v &_o recollect_v in_o tâ—e_v temple_n her_o parent_n beiâ—â—_n noâ—_n dead_a the_o high_a priest_n think_v good_a for_o the_o
vouchsafe_v to_o take_v from_o thou_o all_o presumption_n and_o pride_n which_o be_v the_o disease_n and_o infection_n that_o do_v waste_v thou_o away_o and_o make_v thou_o so_o lean_a and_o that_o he_o will_v show_v thou_o as_o he_o do_v his_o holy_a and_o chaste_a espouse_v where_o he_o â—eedeth_v where_o he_o lie_v in_o the_o midday_n to_o wit_n in_o the_o manger_n that_o see_v thou_o have_v make_v thyself_o a_o beast_n through_o sin_n thou_o may_v find_v he_o in_o the_o stable_n a_o place_n proper_a for_o beast_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o the_o eternal_a father_n send_v this_o multitude_n of_o angel_n to_o honour_v his_o only_a son_n who_o have_v â—â—uch_o humble_v himself_o for_o his_o love_n &_o to_o teach_v &_o instruct_v we_o by_o their_o 〈◊〉_d ample_a what_o infinite_a thanks_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n for_o so_o sovereign_a a_o benefit_n as_o he_o now_o have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o in_o give_v we_o his_o best_a belove_a son_n not_o only_o as_o a_o saviour_n king_n or_o lord_n but_o which_o be_v more_o wonderful_a as_o our_o brother_n our_o flesh_n and_o blood_n ponder_n what_o care_v the_o eternal_a father_n ever_o have_v to_o exalt_v his_o most_o holy_a son_n when_o he_o do_v most_o humble_a and_o debase_v himself_o as_o be_v to_o be_v well_o see_v both_o here_o and_o in_o all_o other_o passage_n and_o mystery_n of_o his_o most_o holy_a life_n he_o be_v circumcise_a and_o a_o name_n most_o honourable_a and_o most_o glorious_a be_v give_v to_o he_o to_o wit_v the_o naâ—e_n of_o je_n â—_o we_o he_o be_v baptise_a and_o the_o heaven_n be_v open_v for_o he_o the_o holy_a ghost_n descend_v upon_o he_o and_o the_o eternal_a father_n honour_v he_o say_v this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n he_o be_v crucify_a between_o two_o thief_n and_o present_o the_o heaven_n grow_v dark_a the_o earth_n quake_v the_o rock_n rend_v the_o dead_a rose_n all_o the_o element_n alter_v final_o he_o be_v acknowledge_v of_o his_o enemy_n for_o the_o son_n of_o god_n gather_v hence_o a_o great_a and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o employ_v thyself_o whole_o all_o thy_o life_n time_n in_o honour_v and_o praise_v so_o good_a a_o god_n and_o he_o will_v have_v care_n to_o exalt_v and_o honour_v thou_o as_o he_o have_v of_o his_o most_o holy_a son_n who_o humble_v himself_o so_o much_o for_o his_o honour_n and_o glory_n and_o so_o do_v thou_o may_v also_o sing_v the_o hymn_n of_o the_o angel_n with_o the_o like_a spirit_n and_o devotion_n as_o they_o do_v the_o xi_o meditation_n of_o the_o circumcision_n and_o of_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o god_n almighty_a have_v send_v his_o only_a 〈◊〉_d into_o the_o world_n in_o habit_n &_o likeness_n of_o a_o sinner_n he_o be_v not_o conteâ—â—_n to_o take_v only_o upon_o he_o humane_a nature_n and_o to_o seem_v less_o than_o the_o angel_n in_o our_o mortal_a flesh_n but_o â—ould_v also_o on_o the_o eight_o daâ—_n after_o his_o moâ—â—_n holy_a nativity_n subject_n himself_o â—o_o the_o law_n of_o circumcision_n which_o be_v the_o badge_n of_o a_o sinful_a child_n and_o shed_v not_o only_a tear_n from_o his_o eye_n but_o also_o sacred_a blood_n from_o out_o his_o vein_n ponder_n how_o great_a love_n towards_o we_o he_o do_v daily_o discover_v for_o he_o can_v endure_v that_o his_o suffering_n for_o our_o weal_n and_o remedy_n shall_v be_v any_o with_o delay_v though_o those_o who_o be_v to_o see_v he_o circumcise_a may_v judge_v and_o account_v he_o a_o sinner_n as_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o mark_n &_o badge_n of_o a_o sinner_n whence_o thou_o may_v gather_v very_o great_a confusion_n that_o be_v so_o great_a a_o sinner_n as_o thou_o be_v thou_o will_v not_o seem_v to_o be_v account_v so_o but_o rather_o just_a and_o a_o very_a saint_n and_o to_o that_o end_n often_o excuse_v thy_o sin_n wherefore_o thou_o must_v humble_v thyself_o and_o give_v thanks_o unto_o this_o thy_o lord_n who_o have_v so_o wonderful_o humble_v and_o seek_v to_o hide_v himself_o beseech_v his_o divine_a majesty_n that_o as_o he_o subject_v himself_o to_o carry_v upon_o his_o tender_a shoulder_n â—he_v old_a law_n of_o circuncision_n so_o heaâ—y_a and_o painful_a thou_o may_v likewise_o carry_v and_o have_v before_o thy_o eye_n and_o in_o thy_o hart_n the_o sweet_a law_n of_o his_o divine_a commandment_n and_o that_o he_o will_v vouchsafe_v to_o season_v it_o with_o one_o drop_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n which_o he_o so_o liberal_o shed_v upon_o the_o ground_n to_o the_o end_n it_o may_v loose_v all_o the_o hardness_n &_o distaste_n which_o it_o have_v the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v 〈◊〉_d be_v god_n will_n &_o pleasure_n thaâ—_n 〈◊〉_d circumcise_v thyself_o spiritual_o that_o be_v that_o thou_o cut_v off_o all_o superfluity_n in_o pamper_v thy_o flesh_n in_o honour_n and_o commodity_n of_o this_o world_n circumcise_n and_o mortify_v thy_o eye_n not_o suffer_v they_o to_o behold_v that_o which_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o desire_v circumcise_n thy_o tongue_n make_v it_o to_o keep_v silence_n from_o vain_a &_o idle_a word_n circumcise_n thy_o taste_n that_o it_o feed_v not_o itself_o with_o gluttony_n &_o delicacy_n ponder_v in_o how_o much_o need_n thoâ—_n stand_v of_o this_o circumcision_n how_o much_o thou_o be_v give_v unto_o thy_o owâ—â—â—ill_n and_o 〈◊〉_d much_o it_o behoove_v â—hee_o always_o to_o carry_v in_o thy_o handesâ—_n that_o be_v in_o all_o thy_o action_n the_o knife_n of_o circumcision_n gather_v hence_o also_o a_o great_a and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o suffer_v willing_o &_o that_o other_o both_o superior_n &_o inferior_n may_v circumcise_v thou_o if_o thyself_o shall_v be_v remiss_a and_o slack_a therein_o and_o help_v thou_o to_o cut_v away_o whatsoever_o may_v hinder_v thou_o from_o come_v unto_o this_o thy_o lord_n whether_o they_o do_v it_o with_o a_o good_a 〈◊〉_d intention_n bear_v it_o patient_o 〈◊〉_d they_o shall_v deprive_v thou_o of_o thy_o delight_n honour_n pleasure_n and_o content_n even_o to_o she_o shed_n of_o thy_o blood_n for_o he_o who_o first_o have_v shed_v it_o for_o thou_o the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o they_o impose_v upon_o this_o child_n the_o name_n of_o jesus_n which_o be_v to_o say_v saviour_n of_o sinner_n as_o one_o who_o be_v to_o deliver_v they_o not_o only_o from_o all_o evil_a but_o also_o to_o bestow_v upon_o they_o most_o excellent_a favour_n and_o riches_n that_o theiâ—_n remedy_n &_o salvation_n may_v be_v most_o abundant_a ponder_n that_o this_o glorious_a name_n â—as_v impose_v upon_o he_o 〈…〉_z great_a honour_n for_o his_o eternal_a father_n see_v he_o so_o humble_v and_o mark_v with_o the_o badge_n of_o a_o sinner_n will_v that_o he_o shall_v even_o then_o be_v exalt_v &_o have_v give_v he_o as_o s._n paul_n say_v a_o name_n which_o be_v above_o all_o name_n that_o be_v jesus_n and_o whereas_o our_o salvation_n be_v to_o cost_v he_o the_o shed_v of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n he_o give_v leave_v to_o whatsoever_o instrument_n be_v fit_a for_o the_o draw_v of_o blood_n to_o work_v their_o effect_n upon_o he_o to_o the_o knife_n at_o his_o entrance_n into_o this_o world_n and_o at_o the_o end_n thereof_o to_o the_o whip_n scourge_n thorn_n nail_n &_o spâ—are_v hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v affection_n and_o desire_n to_o adore_v and_o reverence_v this_o â—ost_o holy_a and_o most_o sweet_a name_n of_o jesus_n have_v it_o always_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o hart_n thereby_o to_o obtain_v victory_n oâ—er_v thy_o enemy_n for_o the_o devil_n do_v fly_v from_o this_o holy_a name_n and_o the_o infernal_a power_n do_v tremble_v at_o it_o and_o by_o it_o and_o in_o it_o sinner_n have_v their_o hope_n and_o confidence_n because_o jesus_n be_v as_o much_o to_o say_v as_o saviour_n and_o if_o to_o save_v thou_o and_o true_o to_o bear_v that_o name_n cost_v he_o so_o dear_a as_o the_o shed_v of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o the_o spend_n of_o his_o life_n for_o thy_o sake_n what_o be_v it_o meet_v thou_o shall_v do_v for_o thy_o own_o salvation_n and_o see_v all_o be_v but_o little_a though_o it_o shall_v cost_v thou_o thy_o very_a hart_n blood_n &_o life_n say_v unto_o he_o with_o the_o prophet_n my_o hart_n be_v ready_a o_o god_n my_o hart_n be_v ready_a so_o to_o do_v so_o that_o thou_o vouchsafe_v to_o make_v i_o partaker_n of_o that_o sacred_a pledge_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o circumcision_n bse_v perform_v &_o the_o knife_n of_o grief_n have_v pierce_v the_o tender_a flesh_n of_o thy_o saviour_n they_o restore_v he_o unto_o our_o bless_a lady_n all_o bloody_a and_o the_o tear_n trickle_v down_o his_o cheek_n ponder_v with_o what_o grief_n of_o hart_n with_o how_o many_o tear_n gush_v out_o of_o her_o eye_n this_o
make_v before_o the_o holy_a king_n take_v their_o journey_n homeward_o they_o receive_v answer_v in_o fleep_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o return_v to_o herod_n nor_o the_o same_o way_n they_o come_v ponder_n that_o after_o thou_o have_v once_o find_v god_n and_o dedicate_v thyself_o to_o his_o service_n thou_o ought_v not_o to_o do_v as_o thou_o be_v wont_a to_o do_v before_o nor_o walk_v in_o those_o rough_a and_o crooked_a path_n which_o before_o thou_o dâ—dest_v tread_v but_o must_v change_v thy_o course_n embrace_v humility_n and_o detest_a pride_n cast_v away_o anger_n and_o reioyâ—ing_v in_o patience_n etc._n etc._n gather_v also_o hence_o how_o necessary_a it_o be_v for_o thou_o to_o withdraw_v thyself_o from_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o lead_v thou_o headlong_o into_o hell_n and_o to_o follow_v and_o embrace_v all_o manner_n of_o virtue_n which_o will_v bring_v thou_o to_o heaven_n as_o the_o holy_a king_n do_v for_o so_o do_v almighty_a god_n who_o be_v the_o true_a light_n and_o way_n which_o lead_v to_o life_n will_v illuminate_v and_o guide_v thou_o as_o he_o do_v illuminate_v &_o guide_v these_o his_o servant_n and_o fill_v thou_o with_o the_o like_a gift_n of_o his_o grace_n with_o which_o he_o do_v replenish_v they_o if_o thou_o dispose_v &_o prepare_v thyself_o to_o receive_v it_o as_o they_o do_v the_o xii_o meditation_n of_o the_o presentation_n of_o the_o child_n jesus_n and_o of_o the_o purification_n of_o our_o bless_a lady_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o most_o b._n virgin_n though_o after_o the_o birth_n of_o her_o dear_a son_n she_o remain_v more_o pure_a and_o immaculate_a than_o the_o star_n of_o heaven_n do_v not_o withstand_v subject_a herself_o to_o the_o law_n of_o the_o purification_n not_o be_v obligeâ—_n thereunto_o yea_o though_o in_o some_o sorâ—_n 〈◊〉_d be_v prejudicial_a to_o her_o honour_n wherefore_o as_o if_o she_o have_v be_v liâ—â—_n to_o other_o woman_n unclean_a come_v out_o of_o the_o stall_n of_o bethleem_n where_o she_o be_v deliver_v in_o company_n of_o her_o spouse_n 〈◊〉_d â—arryed_v she_o only_o beget_v son_n to_o the_o temple_n of_o jeruâ—alem_n there_o to_o present_v he_o to_o the_o eternal_a father_n and_o to_o offer_v sacrifice_n for_o he_o ponder_v how_o different_a this_o entrance_n and_o obligation_n be_v which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n this_o day_n make_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o life_n from_o that_o which_o he_o make_v in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o same_o for_o noâ—_n he_o enter_v into_o jerusalem_n bear_v in_o the_o arm_n of_o the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n but_o afterwards_o he_o shall_v enter_v a_o foot_n carrâ—ng_v the_o cross_n upon_o his_o shoulder_n whereon_o he_o iâ—_n to_o be_v crucify_v to_o day_n he_o enter_v to_o be_v offer_v in_o the_o arm_n of_o holy_a simeon_n then_o to_o be_v offer_v in_o the_o aâ—mes_n of_o the_o crosse._n to_o day_n he_o shall_v be_v offer_v and_o redeem_v with_o five_o â—iclâ—s_n a_o certâ—inâ—_n coâ—ne_v of_o that_o time_n then_o as_o redeâ—mer_n â—ill_v 〈…〉_z for_o the_o louâ—_n of_o man_n to_o be_v whip_v crown_v with_o â—hrones_n naâ—led_a anâ—_n crucify_v upon_o the_o cross_n &_o to_o a_o most_o painful_a &_o 〈◊〉_d death_n gaâ—â—er_a hence_o great_a and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o offâ—r_v thyself_o together_o 〈…〉_z thy_o lord_n unto_o the_o eternaâ—l_a father_n always_o to_o execute_v his_o most_o holy_a will_n and_o to_o carry_v thy_o cross_n and_o the_o adversity_n which_o befall_v thou_o after_o his_o most_o holy_a son_n see_v that_o he_o and_o his_o bless_a mother_n be_v most_o innocent_a and_o most_o pure_a submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o law_n of_o sinner_n as_o if_o they_o have_v be_v themselves_o also_o sinner_n with_o such_o and_o so_o heroical_a act_n of_o humility_n and_o be_v ashamed_a see_v thyself_o so_o foul_a and_o so_o abominable_a a_o sinner_n as_o thou_o be_v to_o be_v so_o proud_a and_o haughty_a desire_v to_o be_v repute_v &_o regard_v of_o all_o as_o pure_a holy_a and_o just_a the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o spirit_n &_o devotion_n where_o with_o the_o bless_a virgin_n perform_v this_o obligation_n or_o offer_v â—or_a all_o mank_n to_o the_o eternal_a father_n and_o in_o imitation_n of_o she_o offer_v â—hou_fw-mi also_o unto_o our_o lord_n the_o sacrifice_n â—f_o his_o son_n in_o remission_n of_o thy_o sinâ—_n â—or_a it_o be_v better_a and_o more_o grateful_a â—n_n his_o sight_n than_o be_v all_o the_o sacrifice_n exhibit_v in_o old_a time_n by_o the_o patriarch_n &_o prophet_n and_o if_o almighty_a god_n have_v respect_n to_o abel_n and_o to_o his_o gift_n how_o much_o more_o will_v he_o respect_v the_o bless_a virgin_n and_o that_o b._n lamb_n her_o son_n which_o this_o day_n she_o offer_v unto_o he_o ponder_v the_o little_a spirit_n and_o devotion_n where_o with_o thou_o make_v thy_o offering_n in_o mass_n and_o communion_n not_o offering_n to_o the_o heavenly_a father_n his_o eternal_a son_n with_o such_o devotion_n and_o thanksgiving_n 〈◊〉_d it_o behoove_v thou_o to_o do_v in_o regard_n that_o he_o hâ—th_v give_v thou_o he_o for_o thy_o redeemer_n and_o master_n yea_o which_o be_v more_o to_o be_v admire_v have_v deliver_v he_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o death_n itself_o for_o thou_o &_o for_o thy_o sin_n stir_v up_o in_o thyself_o affection_n of_o devotion_n with_o a_o great_a desire_n of_o amendment_n of_o thy_o life_n beseech_v ouâ—_n lord_n to_o accept_v this_o thy_o offering_n foâ—_n though_o on_o the_o one_o side_n in_o regard_n oâ—_n thyself_o who_o do_v make_v this_o offer_n thou_o may_v just_o fear_v to_o be_v reject_v as_o thou_o deserve_v yet_o because_o he_o dotâ—_n also_o make_v offer_n of_o himself_o for_o thou_o trust_v and_o have_v great_a confidence_n thâ—â—_n thou_o shall_v be_v admit_v and_o have_v thâ—_n 〈◊〉_d forgiveâ—_n thou_o the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o although_o at_o the_o same_o time_n at_o which_o the_o bless_a virgin_n our_o lady_n enter_v into_o the_o temple_n with_o she_o most_o holy_a son_n in_o her_o arm_n there_o be_v many_o more_o of_o all_o sort_n and_o condition_n priest_n &_o learned_a man_n noble_a and_o of_o the_o vulgar_a sort_n yet_o to_o simeon_n and_o anna_n the_o prophetess_n only_o god_n impart_v his_o heavenly_a light_n to_o know_v the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n in_o reward_n of_o their_o good_a life_n and_o holy_a desire_n ponder_v first_o with_o what_o fervour_n and_o alacrity_n that_o holy_a old_a man_n simeon_n come_v with_o stretch_a out_o arm_n to_o receive_v his_o saviour_n and_o say_v as_o we_o may_v pious_o believe_v unto_o the_o b._n vâ—rgin_n give_v i_o o_o virgin_n your_o only_a son_n for_o he_o be_v my_o god_n and_o lord_n he_o iâ—_n the_o desire_a of_o all_o nation_n who_o be_v to_o pay_v for_o my_o trespass_n and_o sin_n who_o must_v open_v i_o the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n and_o who_o must_v save_v i_o ponder_v second_o when_o this_o holy_a old_a man_n say_v these_o or_o the_o like_a word_n what_o â—loods_n of_o tear_n trickle_v down_o his_o venerable_a cheek_n what_o thanks_o and_o praise_n do_v he_o yield_v unto_o he_o who_o have_v reserve_v he_o for_o so_o great_a a_o favour_n how_o tender_o do_v he_o embrace_v the_o infant_n in_o his_o arm_n say_v with_o the_o espouse_v in_o the_o canticle_n i_o have_v find_v he_o who_o my_o soulâ—_n love_v i_o hold_v he_o neither_o will_v i_o let_v he_o go_v gather_v hence_o the_o like_a long_a dsire_n to_o receive_v thy_o god_n and_o to_o place_v he_o within_o thy_o very_a bowel_n &_o to_o put_v he_o with_o the_o holy_a espouse_v as_o a_o seal_n upon_o thy_o hart_n for_o so_o do_v thou_o may_v just_o hope_v that_o because_o he_o be_v faithful_a in_o his_o promise_n though_o he_o stay_v a_o while_n he_o will_v come_v as_o last_v &_o comfort_v thou_o as_o he_o comfort_v saint_n simeon_n in_o reward_n of_o the_o fervour_n and_o devotion_n wherewith_o he_o serve_v he_o in_o his_o holy_a temple_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o this_o holy_a old_a man_n simeon_n receive_v the_o child_n in_o his_o arm_n make_v oblation_n of_o he_o to_o the_o eternal_a father_n for_o that_o he_o have_v a_o very_a great_a desire_n to_o see_v christ_n our_o lord_n in_o moral_a flesh_n and_o almighty_a god_n have_v make_v he_o promise_v thereof_o and_o not_o only_o this_o his_o desire_n of_o see_v he_o â—as_v fullfil_v but_o also_o it_o be_v grant_v he_o to_o take_v he_o in_o his_o arm_n to_o kiss_v and_o embrace_v he_o and_o to_o understand_v by_o revelation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o within_o that_o little_a body_n be_v include_v all_o the_o greaâ—nes_n majesty_n &_o immensity_n of_o almighty_a god_n himself_o ponder_n that_o god_n almighty_n be_v not_o want_v in_o perform_v his_o promise_n but_o rather_o do_v perform_v more_o than_o
holy_a innocent_n of_o the_o abode_n of_o the_o child_n jesus_n in_o egypt_n &_o of_o his_o return_n into_o israel_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o king_n herod_n perceive_v that_o he_o be_v delude_v by_o the_o sage_n to_o secure_v his_o kingdom_n determine_v to_o kill_v he_o who_o he_o fear_v may_v deprive_v he_o thereof_o and_o because_o he_o know_v not_o where_o he_o be_v and_o lest_o the_o child_n he_o seek_v for_o with_o rage_n &_o devilish_a fury_n shall_v esccpe_v he_o he_o command_v all_o the_o young_a child_n bear_v at_o that_o time_n to_o be_v murder_v and_o execute_v it_o with_o barbarous_a cruelty_n &_o impiety_n to_o the_o end_n christ_n jesus_n our_o saviour_n shall_v not_o escape_v but_o die_v among_o they_o but_o it_o succeed_v not_o aâ—_n he_o desire_v neither_o be_v the_o tyrant_n able_a to_o compasâ—e_v his_o intent_n albeit_o he_o omit_v no_o diligence_n for_o the_o accomplish_n thereof_o for_o although_o all_o the_o world_n persecute_v we_o if_o god_n protect_v and_o defend_v we_o we_o can_v suffer_v loss_n of_o the_o least_o hair_n of_o our_o head_n ponder_v the_o grief_n that_o our_o saviour_n have_v in_o egypt_n see_v from_o thence_o the_o murder_n of_o so_o many_o infant_n for_o his_o sake_n but_o on_o the_o other_o side_n how_o he_o be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v that_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o temporaâ—â—_n death_n which_o pass_v in_o a_o moment_n they_o obtain_v life_n everlasting_a which_o now_o they_o enjoy_v many_o of_o they_o by_o this_o mean_n be_v deliver_v from_o the_o danger_n of_o eternal_a damnation_n because_o if_o they_o have_v not_o die_v by_o this_o occasion_n peradventure_o they_o may_v have_v be_v of_o those_o that_o consent_v to_o the_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n &_o so_o shall_v have_v be_v damn_v hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v a_o great_a desire_n to_o put_v thy_o life_n and_o death_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n endeavour_v to_o confess_v &_o manifest_v he_o with_o thy_o work_n though_o it_o shall_v cost_v thou_o thy_o temporal_a life_n to_o gain_v eternal_a as_o these_o holy_a and_o thrice_o happy_a infant_n do_v the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o saint_n joseph_n &_o the_o most_o holy_a virgin_n with_o her_o son_n be_v now_o in_o aegipt_n begin_v to_o treat_v with_o that_o barbarous_a people_n and_o to_o gain_v their_o good_a will_n and_o it_o be_v credible_a that_o the_o bless_a virgin_n go_v to_o assist_v and_o help_v other_o woman_n when_o they_o need_v and_o as_o rich_a woman_n do_v call_v for_o the_o poor_a to_o have_v their_o assistance_n and_o do_v give_v they_o something_o for_o their_o pain_n so_o it_o be_v lik_o they_o use_v her_o help_n ponder_n how_o through_o her_o good_a behaviour_n speech_n &_o celestial_a conversation_n the_o rich_a sort_n take_v affection_n to_o this_o poor_a virgin_n and_o also_o to_o the_o child_n jesus_n who_o in_o like_a manner_n be_v much_o belove_v for_o his_o beauty_n &_o sweet_a countenance_n gather_v hence_o how_o thou_o ought_v to_o behave_v thyself_o with_o stranger_n superior_n &_o inferior_n ponder_v like_o wise_a how_o s._n joseph_n do_v work_v &_o earn_v daily_a â—ages_n there_o with_o to_o maintain_v the_o bless_a virgin_n and_o her_o son_n make_v account_n that_o the_o office_n pain_n or_o function_n wherein_o thou_o imploye_v thyself_o thou_o perform_v it_o to_o maintain_v these_o poor_a exile_a and_o banish_v person_n for_o that_o which_o thou_o do_v for_o thy_o brethren_n and_o neighbour_n our_o saviour_n esteem_v it_o as_o do_v to_o his_o own_o person_n as_o himself_o say_v in_o the_o gospel_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o after_o five_o or_o seven_o year_n be_v pass_v of_o this_o exile_n in_o egypt_n as_o some_o author_n say_v a_o angel_n of_o our_o lord_n appear_v again_o in_o sleep_n to_o saint_n joseph_n say_v arise_v and_o take_v the_o child_n and_o his_o mother_n &_o go_v into_o the_o land_n of_o israel_n for_o they_o be_v dead_a that_o seek_v the_o life_n of_o the_o child_n ponder_n that_o at_o length_n the_o persecutor_n die_v and_o the_o banishment_n of_o the_o innocent_a child_n jesus_n cease_v whereby_o thou_o may_v perceive_v that_o the_o pain_n peril_n and_o persecution_n of_o this_o life_n shall_v have_v a_o end_n and_o the_o banishment_n thereof_o and_o they_o which_o persecute_v we_o shall_v be_v judge_v &_o their_o invention_n examine_v whence_o thou_o may_v gather_v alâ—o_o that_o if_o thou_o remain_v faithful_a towards_o god_n and_o bear_v with_o patience_n the_o affliction_n which_o he_o send_v thou_o for_o proof_n and_o crown_n of_o thy_o virtue_n after_o the_o exile_n of_o this_o world_n thou_o shall_v enjoy_v and_o possess_v the_o eternal_a rest_n of_o heaven_n which_o god_n have_v prepare_v for_o thou_o the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o providence_n of_o almighty_a god_n in_o send_v present_o his_o angel_n to_o bring_v these_o so_o happy_a tiding_n to_o saint_n joseph_n &_o to_o free_v he_o from_o the_o banishement_n of_o so_o many_o year_n ponder_n what_o confidence_n he_o have_v in_o almighty_a god_n and_o how_o content_v he_o be_v see_v the_o care_n god_n have_v of_o they_o and_o how_o ready_a god_n be_v to_o bear_v his_o prayer_n and_o to_o release_v he_o from_o his_o doubt_n difficulty_n and_o care_n purpose_v to_o have_v recourse_n ever_o to_o almighty_a god_n in_o thy_o difficulty_n with_o prayer_n and_o confidence_n in_o he_o for_o thou_o may_v secure_o put_v all_o anxious_a solicitude_n of_o the_o success_n of_o thy_o affair_n cast_v thyself_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n for_o in_o they_o as_o david_n say_v be_v thy_o strong_a &_o prosperous_a success_n likewise_o thou_o may_v consider_v the_o grief_n of_o these_o of_o egypt_n among_o who_o those_o holy_a saint_n have_v live_v when_o they_o be_v to_o take_v their_o leave_n oâ—_n they_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o singular_a content_n they_o receive_v in_o their_o vertuoâ—â—_n conversation_n &_o for_o that_o it_o be_v credible_a that_o they_o leave_v many_o who_o be_v blind_a and_o ignorant_a ever_o before_o enlighten_v with_o the_o light_n and_o knowledge_n of_o the_o true_a â—ayth_n gather_v hence_o desire_n that_o christ_n our_o lord_n never_o depart_v from_o thy_o soul_n but_o everlasting_o remain_v with_o â—hee_o beseech_v he_o as_o those_o two_o disciple_n do_v say_v unto_o he_o tarry_v with_o we_o because_o it_o be_v towards_o night_n &_o the_o day_n be_v now_o far_o spend_v the_o xvi_o meditation_n how_o the_o child_n jesus_n remain_v alone_o in_o the_o temple_n of_o jerusalem_n the_o 1_o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o after_o the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n with_o her_o son_n and_o s._n joseph_n have_v be_v in_o the_o temple_n of_o jerusalem_n and_o therein_o adore_v almighty_a god_n theiâ—_n creator_n the_o bless_a virgin_n depart_v towards_o nazareth_n and_o s._n joseph_n follow_v some_o hour_n after_o because_o the_o man_n go_v not_o together_o with_o the_o woman_n wherein_o child_n may_v go_v indifferent_o with_o the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o and_o so_o the_o bless_a child_n remain_v behind_o they_o in_o the_o temple_n they_o not_o perceive_v it_o ponder_v how_o the_o bless_a virgin_n be_v now_o come_v a_o good_a way_n on_o her_o journey_n stand_v expect_v her_o most_o belove_a son_n &_o spouse_n with_o great_a desire_n of_o their_o come_n but_o when_o she_o see_v that_o her_o spouse_n saint_n joseph_n bring_v not_o with_o he_o the_o b._n child_n be_v much_o perplex_v and_o trouble_v ask_v he_o where_o he_o be_v and_o he_o likewise_o much_o afflict_v answer_v that_o he_o though_o he_o have_v return_v with_o she_o but_o find_v it_o otherwise_o they_o begin_v to_o lament_v and_o weep_v incessant_o and_o not_o without_o great_a reason_n for_o the_o loss_n be_v not_o small_a of_o so_o great_a a_o treasure_n gather_v hence_o two_o thing_n the_o first_o what_o grief_n thou_o ought_v to_o have_v when_o thou_o shall_v chance_v to_o loose_v almighty_a god_n through_o thy_o own_o default_n see_v the_o most_o b._n virgin_n and_o saint_n joseph_n grieve_v so_o much_o when_o he_o absent_v himself_o from_o the_o without_o any_o fault_n of_o they_o second_o with_o what_o diligence_n thou_o ought_v to_o seek_v almighty_a god_n notceasiâ—g_v nor_o omit_v any_o occasion_n but_o seek_v he_o in_o all_o place_n whersoever_o thou_o may_v have_v any_o tiding_n of_o he_o as_o the_o espouse_v do_v in_o the_o canticle_n when_o she_o say_v i_o will_v rise_v and_o will_v go_v about_o the_o city_n by_o the_o street_n and_o high_a way_n i_o will_v seek_v he_o who_o my_o â—oule_n love_v for_o that_o which_o cost_v we_o nothing_o be_v not_o esteem_v and_o that_o which_o be_v worth_a much_o as_o god_n be_v must_v cost_v we_o much_o the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v wherein_o this_o most_o bless_a child_n do_v spend_v those_o
day_n which_o he_o be_v in_o the_o temple_n from_o his_o parent_n how_o he_o watch_v and_o pray_v there_o all_o the_o night_n offer_v himself_o up_o to_o his_o eternal_a father_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o world_n ponder_n that_o his_o bed_n whereon_o he_o repose_v all_o that_o while_o be_v the_o hard_a ground_n or_o some_o stool_n or_o bench_n in_o the_o temple_n and_o yet_o thou_o must_v have_v thy_o bed_n so_o soft_a his_o diet_n be_v a_o little_a bread_n get_v of_o alm_n and_o thou_o seek_v delicacy_n and_o superfluity_n yea_o it_o be_v more_o probable_a he_o pass_v all_o the_o time_n without_o eat_v for_o of_o all_o these_o temporal_a matter_n he_o make_v but_o small_a reckon_n where_o contrary_a wise_a thou_o will_v that_o nothing_o be_v want_v unto_o thou_o but_o will_v abound_v in_o all_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v affection_n and_o purpose_n of_o imitate_v our_o saviour_n by_o embrace_v the_o poverty_n and_o want_n of_o all_o thing_n see_v the_o lord_n of_o they_o all_o endure_v &_o suffer_v in_o himself_o so_o great_a penury_n of_o they_o have_v also_o compassion_n of_o his_o poverty_n and_o solitariness_n because_o for_o thy_o sake_n he_o put_v himself_o in_o these_o strait_n of_o extreâ—â—_n necessity_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o day_n followin_n the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n return_v with_o saint_n joseph_n to_o seek_v her_o belove_a son_n our_o lord_n in_o jerusalem_n ponder_v with_o how_o great_a solicitude_n with_o what_o fighe_n groan_n and_o tear_n and_o with_o how_o much_o care_n she_o seek_v he_o demand_v of_o all_o she_o meet_v whether_o they_o have_v see_v who_o her_o soul_n love_v and_o give_v they_o sign_n whereby_o they_o may_v know_v he_o she_o say_v with_o the_o espouse_v in_o the_o canticle_n my_o belove_a be_v white_a and_o ruddy_a choose_v from_o among_o thousand_o but_o when_o no_o body_n can_v answer_v her_o demand_n she_o turn_v herself_o to_o the_o eternal_a father_n with_o most_o servant_n and_o devout_a prayer_n beseech_v he_o not_o to_o chastise_v she_o so_o rigorous_o if_o she_o have_v commit_v any_o negligence_n in_o the_o service_n of_o his_o son_n and_o her_o god_n acknowledge_v herself_o not_o worthy_a to_o be_v his_o handmaid_n from_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v two_o thing_n first_o that_o a_o most_o certain_a and_o assure_a mean_n to_o find_v almighty_a god_n be_v to_o acknowledge_v that_o thou_o deserve_v not_o to_o find_v he_o and_o peradventure_o he_o have_v leave_v thou_o through_o thy_o own_o default_n albeit_o thou_o know_v it_o not_o the_o second_o be_v that_o christ_n our_o lord_n be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v among_o the_o delight_n and_o pamper_n of_o the_o flesh_n bâ—t_v in_o affliction_n pain_n and_o desolation_n not_o among_o kinsfolk_n and_o acquaintance_n but_o in_o his_o holy_a temple_n &_o there_o thou_o be_v to_o seek_v he_o if_o thou_o desire_v to_o find_v he_o the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o after_o our_o b._n lady_n together_o with_o her_o spouse_n saint_n joseph_n have_v seek_v her_o belove_a son_n both_o within_o and_o without_o the_o city_n of_o jerusalem_n at_o last_o after_o three_o day_n they_o find_v he_o in_o the_o temple_n itself_o sit_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o doctor_n hear_v they_o and_o ask_v they_o with_o so_o great_a modesty_n with_o such_o gsavity_n &_o prudence_n with_o so_o singular_a wisdom_n and_o eloquence_n that_o all_o be_v astonish_v that_o hear_v he_o demade_v of_o one_o another_o who_o be_v this_o what_o child_n be_v this_o what_o visdome_n be_v this_o in_o so_o â—èder_a year_n who_o son_n be_v this_o child_n ponder_v how_o great_a joy_n and_o content_v our_o bless_a lady_n receive_v when_o she_o find_v she_o most_o holy_a son_n and_o see_v he_o so_o much_o honour_v &_o esteem_v and_o her_o hart_n be_v not_o able_a to_o endure_v any_o delay_n she_o enter_v among_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o master_n and_o doctor_n &_o approach_v unto_o he_o she_o speak_v these_o moanefull_a and_o tender_a word_n son_n why_o have_v thou_o so_o do_v to_o we_o behold_v thy_o father_n &_o i_o sorrow_v do_v seek_v thou_o he_o answer_v she_o that_o he_o have_v do_v so_o that_o he_o may_v attend_v and_o employ_v himself_o in_o the_o affair_n of_o his_o father_n gather_v hence_o a_o desire_n that_o all_o thy_o whole_a life_n and_o endeavour_n may_v be_v employ_v not_o in_o the_o aâ—rayres_n of_o this_o world_n or_o of_o self-love_n but_o in_o â—hose_v which_o be_v of_o god_n and_o for_o god_n â—ee_o ashamed_a to_o see_v how_o far_o thou_o have_v hitherto_o be_v from_o observe_v this_o advise_n and_o procure_v from_o this_o day_n â—orward_o ever_o to_o employ_v thy_o powerâ—â—nd_a sense_n in_o the_o service_n of_o almighty_a god_n see_v his_o divine_a majesty_n always_o employ_v himself_o in_o that_o which_o be_v for_o thy_o good_a and_o benefit_n for_o by_o so_o seek_v our_o lord_n god_n thou_o shall_v find_v he_o and_o never_o lose_v he_o the_o xvii_o meditation_n of_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n till_o he_o 〈◊〉_d thirty_o year_n of_o age_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o as_o christ_n our_o lord_n grow_v every_o day_n in_o year_n so_o likewise_o he_o increase_v in_o wisdom_n and_o grace_n with_o god_n and_o man_n not_o that_o he_o proper_o receive_v any_o more_o wisdom_n grace_n or_o sanctity_n as_o he_o do_v increase_v in_o age_n for_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v to_o that_o which_o he_o have_v in_o these_o thing_n because_o 〈◊〉_d the_o very_a instant_n of_o his_o conception_n he_o be_v endue_v with_o all_o plenitude_n of_o graceâ—_n buâ—_n he_o increase_v in_o the_o exercise_n thereof_o give_v daily_o great_a demonstration_n of_o knowledge_n and_o virtue_n or_o wisdom_n and_o sanctity_n to_o all_o the_o world_n ponder_n how_o gracious_a our_o saviour_n be_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o his_o eternal_a father_n and_o how_o please_v a_o thing_n â—_o be_v unto_o he_o to_o see_v his_o holy_a son_n not_o only_o in_o that_o height_n of_o all_o wisdom_n and_o grace_n wherewith_o he_o be_v replenish_v but_o also_o to_o see_v he_o to_o proceed_v therein_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n to_o so_o higâ—_n a_o perfection_n learn_v to_o desire_v to_o proceed_v &_o daily_o increase_v in_o virtue_n endeavour_v to_o be_v perfect_a in_o that_o state_n whereunto_o thou_o be_v call_v whether_o it_o bâ—_n religious_a or_o secular_a and_o be_v ashamed_a consider_v how_o often_o thoâ—_n 〈◊〉_d go_v back_o in_o the_o way_n of_o virtue_n remember_v that_o as_o s._n bernard_n say_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n not_o to_o go_v forward_o be_v to_o go_v backward_o the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o saviour_n foâ—_n the_o space_n of_o thirty_o year_n be_v subject_a to_o his_o holy_a mother_n and_o to_o s._n joseph_n until_o he_o die_v obey_v they_o in_o all_o they_o command_v he_o ponder_n who_o he_o be_v that_o obey_v and_o subeict_v himself_o &_o to_o who_o and_o in_o what_o thing_n he_o that_o obey_v be_v god_n lord_n and_o creator_n of_o all_o thing_n who_o all_o be_v oblige_v to_o obey_v and_o be_v subject_a unto_o who_o do_v he_o obey_v not_o only_o the_o bless_a virgin_n who_o be_v his_o true_a mother_n but_o also_o for_o her_o sake_n obey_v saint_n joseph_n who_o though_o he_o be_v not_o indeed_o his_o father_n yet_o be_v he_o so_o account_v be_v a_o poor_a carpenter_n in_o what_o thing_n do_v he_o obey_v to_o wit_n in_o mean_a and_o base_a thing_n such_o as_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o house_n of_o a_o poor_a artificer_n as_o to_o see_v &_o hue_n timber_n and_o other_o thing_n of_o the_o like_o â—â—tture_v be_v confound_v and_o great_o ashamed_a consider_v thy_o saviour_n christ_n jesus_n hew_v timber_n drive_v â—ayles_n etc._n etc._n and_o behold_v thyself_o â—ow_o thou_o refuse_v to_o do_v such_o thing_n and_o gather_v hence_o that_o the_o excellency_n of_o a_o spiritual_a life_n consi_v â—osrso_fw-la much_o in_o do_v work_n which_o of_o théselue_n be_v glorious_a as_o to_o preach_v to_o govern_v to_o teach_v etc._n etc._n as_o in_o do_v those_o work_n which_o god_n command_v we_o to_o do_v by_o mean_n of_o our_o superior_n though_o of_o themselves_o they_o be_v but_o base_a and_o very_a mean_a and_o bâ—_n ashamed_a of_o thy_o pride_n and_o little_a obedience_n in_o not_o subiect_v thyself_o not_o obey_v thy_o parent_n and_o superiors_n for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n even_o in_o little_a matter_n see_v the_o king_n of_o heaveâ—_n as_o saint_n bernard_n say_v subiect_v himself_o to_o the_o very_a dust_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o creator_n of_o all_o thing_n to_o his_o creature_n and_o be_v ashamed_a to_o desire_v and_o seek_v after_o honourablâ—_n office_n and_o employment_n see_v almighty_a god_n to_o exercise_v himself_o in_o thing_n
a_o slave_n ponder_v how_o much_o our_o lord_n who_o invest_v the_o heaven_n with_o cloud_n beautify_v the_o field_n with_o flower_n cover_v the_o tree_n with_o leau_n the_o bird_n with_o feather_n the_o beast_n with_o will_v and_o hair_n will_v be_v abash_v behold_v himself_o so_o naked_a &_o poor_a without_o any_o thing_n to_o cover_v himself_o withal_o and_o thâ—t_v before_o such_o a_o multitude_n of_o people_n that_o be_v there_o present_a have_v none_o to_o take_v compassion_n on_o he_o nor_o so_o much_o at_o to_o cast_v a_o cloak_n over_o he_o to_o cover_v his_o nakedness_n gather_v hence_o affection_n of_o pity_n and_o compassion_n see_v thy_o god_n and_o lord_n in_o such_o extreme_a need_n abandon_v naked_a &_o expose_v to_o all_o ignominy_n &_o shame_n &_o compass_v about_o with_o his_o enemy_n who_o desire_v to_o drink_v his_o blood_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o those_o cruel_a and_o barbarous_a tormentor_n have_v that_o thou_o have_v &_o most_o delicate_a body_n now_o naked_a among_o they_o bind_v he_o hand_n &_o foot_n fast_o to_o a_o pillar_n that_o they_o may_v beat_v he_o more_o free_o at_o their_o pleasure_n ponder_v the_o great_a barbarousnes_n and_o cruelty_n wherewith_o theâ—_n begin_v to_o lay_v on_o load_n with_o thong_n &_o rod_n on_o that_o most_o tender_a back_n of_o thy_o saviour_n heap_v stripe_n upon_o stripe_n and_o wound_n upon_o wound_n unâ—ill_v that_o most_o sacred_a body_n all_o bruised_a tear_v and_o flay_v the_o blood_n burst_v out_o and_o trickle_v down_o drop_n after_o drop_n on_o every_o side_n become_v so_o disfigure_v and_o imbrue_v with_o blood_n that_o his_o own_o mother_n can_v hardly_o have_v know_v he_o from_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v a_o great_a detestation_n of_o thy_o sin_n for_o they_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o so_o outrageous_a a_o punishment_n and_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o chastise_v they_o with_o rigorous_a penance_n &_o discipline_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o torturer_n be_v weary_a of_o scourge_v that_o innocent_a body_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n already_o spend_v with_o stripe_n which_o a_o mount_v as_o some_o saint_n affirm_v to_o abouâ—_n five_o thousand_o they_o unloose_a he_o but_o he_o not_o be_v able_a to_o stand_v on_o hiâ—_n foot_n fall_v down_o upon_o the_o cake_n of_o hiâ—_n own_o blood_n that_o lie_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o pillar_n ponder_v the_o solicitude_n and_o desolation_n of_o christ_n our_o only_a good_a who_o have_v not_o there_o any_o friend_n or_o acquaintance_n to_o help_v he_o up_o but_o his_o only_a enemy_n who_o do_v tread_v kick_v &_o spurn_v he_o that_o gather_v force_n out_o of_o feebleness_n he_o may_v get_v up_o again_o neither_o be_v there_o any_o who_o will_v go_v &_o advertise_v the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n of_o the_o extreme_a need_n &_o nakedness_n of_o her_o belove_a son_n that_o she_o may_v with_o speed_n come_v to_o cover_v he_o with_o her_o veil_n who_o so_o often_o have_v wrap_v he_o in_o clothes_n when_o he_o be_v a_o child_n gather_v hence_o a_o great_a confidence_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o thy_o sin_n see_v this_o lord_n endure_v so_o much_o to_o deliver_v thou_o from_o they_o and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o rest_n &_o cleave_v fast_o to_o the_o foot_n of_o christ_n kiss_v sometime_o in_o spirit_n &_o devotion_n the_o ground_n imbrue_v with_o his_o most_o sacred_a blood_n other_o time_n that_o holy_a pillar_n bathe_v and_o enamel_v with_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o this_o holy_a lamb_n which_o be_v shed_v to_o make_v thou_o strong_a as_o a_o pillar_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n that_o be_v to_o make_v thou_o have_v a_o courageous_a &_o invincible_a hart_n to_o withstand_v thy_o enemy_n thy_o passion_n &_o temptation_n the_o xlv_o meditation_n of_o the_o purple_a garment_n and_o crownâ—_n of_o thornes_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o those_o cruel_a soldier_n have_v mode_n a_o end_n of_o whip_v he_o they_o invent_v another_o punishment_n to_o afflict_v he_o withal_o wherefore_o approach_v unto_o our_o lord_n christ_n they_o clothe_v he_o with_o a_o old_a scarlet_a cloak_n which_o be_v a_o wear_n for_o king_n but_o they_o put_v it_o on_o he_o in_o derision_n &_o scorn_n to_o giuâ—_fw-la the_o people_n to_o understand_v that_o be_v â—_o wile_n &_o base_a fellow_n he_o will_v hauâ—_n make_v himself_o asleep_o king_n ponder_v how_o christ_n our_o lord_n will_v be_v thus_o make_v a_o king_n in_o mockery_n to_o declare_v unto_o the_o world_n thaâ—_n all_o the_o honour_n &_o kingdom_n of_o thiâ—_n life_n be_v but_o mockery_n &_o that_o therefore_o little_a reckon_n be_v to_o be_v make_v of_o they_o as_o our_o lord_n himself_o do_v so_o little_o esteem_v they_o &_o so_o that_o which_o the_o world_n account_v a_o honour_n in_o other_o he_o will_v undergo_v thereby_o to_o be_v disgrace_v &_o abase_v by_o the_o same_o world_n which_o scoff_v &_o mock_v at_o he_o gather_v hence_o great_a compassion_n at_o the_o extreme_a dishonour_n which_o thy_o lord_n god_n suffer_v &_o for_o this_o his_o humiliation_n be_v make_v the_o scorn_n &_o mock_a stock_n of_o the_o people_n and_o humble_o beseech_v he_o that_o thou_o may_v not_o make_v so_o light_a of_o he_o as_o to_o contemn_v he_o through_o thy_o sin_n as_o those_o soldier_n do_v but_o rather_o serve_v &_o love_v he_o desire_v that_o he_o will_v vouchsafe_v to_o invest_v &_o honour_v thou_o with_o this_o his_o precious_a &_o costly_a livery_n that_o follow_v he_o albeit_o the_o world_n despise_v thou_o therefore_o thou_o may_v deserve_v to_o see_v &_o enjoy_v he_o clad_v with_o the_o rich_a &_o precious_a robe_n of_o grace_n &_o glory_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o those_o cruel_a enemy_n forthwith_o bring_v a_o cruel_a crown_n of_o sea-rush_n which_o be_v certain_a sharp_a and_o long_a thorn_n &_o fasten_v it_o on_o his_o sacred_a &_o tender_a head_n by_o which_o on_o the_o one_o side_n he_o sustain_v intolerable_a pain_n &_o on_o the_o other_o extreme_a disgrace_n ponder_n how_o that_o this_o crown_n be_v not_o of_o gold_n nor_o silver_n not_o of_o pearl_n nor_o precious_a stone_n of_o roseâ—_n nor_o odoriferous_a flower_n albeit_o this_o lord_n right_o well_o deserve_v it_o be_v â—he_v true_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n but_o that_o which_o instead_o of_o these_o they_o give_v he_o be_v of_o strong_a &_o boisterous_a bramble_n and_o thorn_n which_o pierceâ—_n his_o delicate_a head_n our_o lord_n permit_v this_o because_o thou_o have_v often_o bind_v and_o crown_v thy_o head_n witâ—_n rose_n &_o flower_n of_o pleasure_n &_o delight_n gather_v hence_o how_o great_a thâ—_n bounty_n &_o charity_n of_o god_n be_v towards_o man_n see_v that_o when_o they_o be_v busiâ—ed_v in_o prepare_v for_o he_o so_o cruel_a anâ—_n terrible_a a_o crown_n therewith_o to_o affliâ—â—_n and_o torment_v he_o be_v prepare_v for_o they_o a_o crown_n of_o glory_n in_o heaven_n to_o reward_v they_o and_o see_v god_n teach_v thou_o by_o his_o example_n that_o by_o the_o crown_n of_o thorn_n the_o crown_n of_o glory_n in_o heaven_n be_v gain_v and_o that_o the_o crown_n of_o affliction_n which_o prick_v in_o this_o world_n be_v better_a than_o that_o of_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n which_o torment_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v procure_v to_o crown_v thyself_o and_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o first_o as_o s._n catherine_n of_o sienna_n do_v to_o avoid_v the_o second_o the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o to_o increase_v his_o confusion_n and_o reproach_n they_o after_o this_o put_v into_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o thy_o sovereign_a king_n and_o lord_n a_o reed_n instead_o of_o a_o kingly_a sceptre_n &_o smite_v his_o head_n there_o withal_o to_o the_o end_n that_o â—he_v world_n may_v know_v that_o his_o kingdom_n be_v hollow_a vain_a and_o without_o substance_n &_o he_o void_a of_o judgement_n and_o wit_n make_v himself_o asleep_o king_n ponder_v how_o our_o lord_n jesus_n do_v not_o refuse_v to_o take_v the_o reed_n into_o â—is_n hand_n but_o rather_o willing_o accept_v it_o &_o hold_v it_o fast_o as_o a_o instrument_n of_o his_o contempt_n from_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v how_o much_o it_o import_v thou_o to_o resist_v and_o reject_v honour_n &_o self_n estimation_n &_o to_o embrace_v humility_n &_o submission_n of_o mind_n in_o regard_n that_o by_o this_o way_n &_o mean_n our_o soveraygne_a king_n enter_v into_o his_o kingdom_n &_o by_o the_o same_o &_o no_o other_o thou_o must_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n which_o be_v not_o thou_o but_o another_o to_n give_v thou_o if_o thou_o desire_v it_o the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o those_o fierce_a people_n more_o cruel_a than_o tiger_n not_o content_v themselves_o with_o the_o former_a injury_n which_o they_o have_v do_v to_o that_o meek_a
most_o holy_a sonnâ—_n in_o heaven_n the_o xii_o meditation_n of_o the_o assumption_n &_o coronation_n of_o our_o bless_a lady_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o three_o day_n after_o the_o death_n of_o our_o bless_a lady_n christ_n jesus_n her_o son_n camâ—_n down_o from_o heaven_n attend_v on_o by_o innumerable_a angel_n with_o the_o soul_n of_o his_o most_o b._n mother_n &_o infuse_v it_o into_o her_o body_n and_o make_v it_o a_o thousand_o time_n more_o beautiful_a than_o the_o sun_n itself_o and_o restore_v it_o to_o life_n invest_v it_o with_o immortality_n &_o with_o a_o beauty_n and_o grace_n so_o divine_a as_o neither_o can_v be_v explicate_v by_o word_n nor_o comprehend_v by_o humane_a understanding_n ponder_v how_o glorious_a the_o body_n of_o this_o pure_a virgin_n be_v raise_v out_o of_o the_o sepulchre_n with_o those_o four_o dowry_n of_o glory_n which_o the_o glorify_a body_n have_v of_o impassibility_n agility_n subtlety_n and_o clarity_n and_o behold_v herself_o in_o this_o manner_n what_o thanks_o will_v she_o render_v unto_o her_o most_o b._n son_n for_o have_v deal_v so_o liberal_o with_o she_o not_o permit_v her_o body_n albeit_o she_o die_v a_o natural_a death_n as_o other_o child_n of_o adam_n to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o turn_v to_o dust_n conserve_n it_o with_o the_o same_o integrity_n &_o purity_n it_o have_v in_o life_n gather_v hence_o great_a joy_n at_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n &_o the_o incorruptibility_n of_o her_o body_n the_o rare_a and_o special_a privilege_n grant_v unto_o she_o by_o her_o most_o holy_a son_n who_o fullfil_v the_o desire_n of_o her_o soul_n beseech_v he_o to_o fulfil_v thy_o which_o be_v to_o serve_v he_o with_o purity_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o this_o life_n that_o thou_o may_v seâ—_n &_o enjoy_v he_o in_o the_o eternal_a the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o lord_n god_n have_v raise_v the_o body_n of_o the_o most_o b_o virgin_n the_o divine_a sun_n &_o beautiful_a moon_n will_v behold_v echâ—_n other_o not_o now_o mourning_n and_o eclipse_v as_o upon_o good_a friday_n but_o mosâ—_n joyful_a resplendent_a and_o beautiful_o and_o those_o two_o bless_a heart_n of_o such_o 〈◊〉_d mother_n and_o such_o a_o son_n exulâ—ingâ—_n with_o joy_n will_v give_v to_o each_o other_o sweet_a embrace_n &_o a_o thousand_o welcome_n &_o congratulation_n ponder_v the_o most_o solemn_a procession_n which_o forthwith_o be_v make_v 〈◊〉_d the_o sepulchre_n even_o to_o the_o high_a heaven_n and_o how_o that_o glorious_a body_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n do_v mount_v and_o ascend_v on_o high_a carry_v with_o the_o wing_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o agility_n not_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o the_o angel_n to_o assist_v or_o support_v she_o although_o they_o do_v all_o accompany_v she_o some_o sing_n other_o playing_z most_o swee_o on_o their_o harp_n and_o viol_n and_o rejoice_v and_o wonder_v at_o so_o great_a a_o novelty_n and_o glorious_a triumph_n say_v who_o be_v this_o that_o come_v up_o from_o the_o desert_n of_o this_o life_n with_o so_o great_a glory_n flow_v with_o delight_n lean_v upon_o her_o belove_a gather_v hence_o three_o thing_n let_v the_o first_o be_v a_o most_o earnest_a desire_n in_o spirit_n to_o follow_v the_o bless_a virgin_n in_o this_o journey_n abandon_v the_o world_n with_o thy_o hart_n together_o with_o all_o the_o sensual_a delight_n thereof_o the_o second_o to_o endeavour_v to_o ascend_v every_o day_n &_o to_o profit_n in_o virtue_n not_o trust_v to_o thy_o weak_a force_n not_o in_o thy_o arm_n of_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o potent_a arm_n of_o god_n let_v the_o three_o be_v to_o rejoice_v ever_o in_o our_o lord_n and_o in_o whatsoever_o appertain_v to_o his_o service_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o place_n and_o seat_n which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n assign_v to_o his_o belove_a mother_n in_o heaven_n this_o be_v no_o doubt_n the_o best_a and_o most_o eminent_a the_o sacred_a humanity_n of_o christ_n except_v which_o be_v or_o ever_o shall_v be_v give_v to_o a_o pure_a creature_n for_o she_o be_v place_v &_o seat_v above_o all_o the_o nine_o quire_n of_o angel_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n within_o his_o own_o curtain_n and_o throne_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n who_o say_v the_o queen_n stand_v on_o thy_o right_a hand_n in_o golden_a â—ayment_n compass_v with_o variety_n &_o beauty_n for_o it_o be_v most_o meet_a that_o she_o who_o stand_v &_o be_v present_a on_o his_o right_a â—e_n have_v suffer_v on_o earth_n at_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o cross_n shall_v possess_v the_o like_a place_n rejoice_v in_o heaven_n &_o that_o she_o who_o humble_v herself_o below_o all_o creature_n shall_v be_v exalt_v above_o they_o all_o to_o be_v their_o mistress_n and_o the_o queen_n of_o angel_n ponder_v how_o bright_a the_o imperial_a heaven_n be_v with_o the_o glitter_a &_o resplendent_a light_n of_o such_o a_o sun_n and_o such_o a_o moon_n christ_n and_o his_o mother_n how_o joyful_a and_o content_a be_v the_o angel_n with_o the_o sight_n and_o presence_n of_o such_o a_o queen_n by_o who_o intercession_n they_o hope_v the_o seat_n which_o their_o companion_n have_v lose_v will_v be_v repair_v what_o great_a joy_n do_v the_o bless_a conceive_v at_o the_o majesty_n and_o glory_n of_o such_o a_o mother_n unto_o who_o all_o do_v reverence_n homage_n and_o obedience_n see_v she_o so_o far_o exalt_v above_o they_o all_o o_o how_o well_o satisfy_v and_o content_a be_v that_o humble_a lady_n see_v herself_o raise_v from_o the_o very_o low_a place_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o the_o supreme_a &_o high_a heaven_n wherefore_o gather_v hence_o affection_n of_o joy_n for_o that_o this_o princess_n of_o heaven_n be_v so_o extol_v above_o all_o pure_a creature_n thou_o shall_v congratulate_v and_o contemplate_v with_o she_o for_o that_o god_n have_v so_o much_o honour_v and_o exalt_a â—her_n hope_v thou_o for_o the_o same_o in_o heaven_n if_o thou_o shall_v follow_v the_o step_n of_o such_o a_o son_n &_o such_o a_o mother_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o most_o holy_a trinity_n present_o crown_v the_o b._n virgin_n with_o three_o crown_n the_o eternal_a father_n crown_v she_o with_o a_o crown_n of_o power_n give_v she_o after_o christ_n power_n and_o dominion_n over_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o son_n crown_v she_o with_o a_o crown_n of_o wisdom_n indue_a she_o with_o the_o clear_a knowledge_n of_o the_o divine_a 〈◊〉_d and_o of_o all_o creature_n in_o it_o the_o holy_a ghost_n crown_v she_o with_o a_o crown_n of_o charity_n infuse_v into_o she_o not_o only_o the_o love_n of_o god_n but_o also_o of_o her_o neighbour_n ponder_v the_o admiration_n and_o astonishment_n of_o those_o angelical_a hierarchy_n when_o they_o behold_v the_o b._n virgin_n so_o much_o esteem_v &_o honour_v with_o such_o crown_n grace_n and_o prerogative_n and_o above_o all_o consider_v what_o unspeakable_a joy_n this_o sovereign_a queen_n conceive_v with_o what_o affection_n and_o devotion_n she_o will_v renew_v her_o canticle_n of_o magnificat_fw-la see_v how_o great_a thing_n he_o who_o be_v almighty_a have_v wrought_v in_o she_o gather_v from_o hence_o lively_a and_o inflame_a desire_n to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v this_o b_o lady_n who_o be_v the_o daughter_n of_o the_o eternal_a father_n mother_n of_o the_o eternal_a son_n &_o espouse_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o she_o be_v crown_v with_o the_o diadem_n of_o glory_n wherewith_o the_o true_a king_n solomon_n crown_v she_o in_o the_o day_n of_o her_o entrance_n into_o heaven_n &_o in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o her_o hart_n beseech_v she_o that_o see_v she_o be_v also_o thy_o mother_n she_o will_v also_o vouchsafe_v plenty_n of_o her_o mercy_n &_o virtue_n that_o thou_o may_v obtain_v &_o enjoy_v the_o eternal_a crown_n of_o glory_n which_o god_n grant_v us._n amen_o the_o end_n of_o the_o meditation_n of_o the_o life_n &_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n &_o his_o bless_a mother_n here_o follow_v two_o meditation_n serve_v for_o preparation_n before_o the_o sacred_a communion_n a_o advertisement_n i_o have_v think_v it_o good_a to_o end_v this_o book_n of_o meditation_n with_o a_o few_o of_o the_o most_o bless_a sacrament_n to_o meditate_v upon_o not_o only_o the_o whole_a octave_n of_o corpus_fw-la christi_fw-la and_o other_o feast_n of_o the_o year_n in_o regard_n this_o most_o holy_a lord_n gracious_o discover_v himself_o and_o be_v so_o often_o carry_v in_o public_a procession_n but_o also_o that_o see_v it_o be_v through_o the_o bounty_n of_o god_n receive_v so_o frequent_o not_o of_o religious_a person_n alone_o but_o of_o secular_a also_o they_o may_v have_v sufficient_a matteâ—â—â—o_o prepare_v themselves_o before_o the_o sacred_a communion_n and_o to_o give_v due_a thanks_o
withal_o so_o many_o 〈◊〉_d so_o great_a help_n and_o excellency_n 〈◊〉_d we_o have_v see_v obtain_v by_o the_o â—â—â—uine_a virtue_n &_o power_n thereof_o whatâ—â—ever_v it_o will_v in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n it_o 〈◊〉_d necessary_a that_o no_o day_n pass_v especial_o with_o a_o religious_a person_n who_o desire_v perfection_n without_o prayer_n 〈◊〉_d that_o he_o spend_v therein_o one_o or_o more_o â—â—ures_n some_o peradventure_o will_v here_o 〈◊〉_d that_o although_o he_o grant_v this_o 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v both_o expedient_a and_o necessary_a yet_o not_o for_o he_o who_o know_v 〈◊〉_d how_o to_o pray_v nor_o discourse_n therâ—â—_n because_o consideration_n do_v not_o occur_v where_o with_o to_o dilate_v and_o extenâ—_n his_o discourse_n and_o so_o his_o skein_n 〈◊〉_d thread_n be_v cut_v off_o and_o present_o eâ—â—ded_v therewith_o the_o gust_n and_o desiâ—â—_n he_o have_v to_o persevere_v in_o this_o holy_a exeâ—â—cise_n be_v also_o end_v and_o he_o weary_v for_o that_o as_o it_o seem_v unto_o he_o 〈◊〉_d profit_v not_o at_o all_o &_o thus_o he_o leaveâ—â—_n it_o quite_o off_o to_o who_o i_o answer_v and_o 〈◊〉_d be_v very_o much_o to_o be_v note_v that_o 〈◊〉_d such_o a_o one_o shall_v understand_v thâ—â—_n prayer_n do_v rather_o consist_v in_o affect_v and_o desire_n of_o the_o will_n then_o in_o diâ—â—courses_n and_o speculation_n of_o the_o vâ—â—derstanding_n he_o will_v not_o find_v suâ—â—_n difficulty_n nor_o yet_o be_v discourage_v 〈◊〉_d discomfort_a so_o much_o â—or_a woulâ—_n intermit_v and_o leave_v off_o his_o prayer_n 〈◊〉_d soon_o and_o much_o less_o if_o he_o kneâ—_n that_o as_o the_o director_n and_o master_n 〈◊〉_d spiritual_a life_n do_v observe_v great_a heâ—â—_n be_v to_o be_v take_v that_o the_o speculation_n 〈◊〉_d the_o understanding_n be_v not_o use_v iâ—_n excess_n bâ—cause_fw-mi it_o do_v great_o hindâ—â—_n the_o devotion_n prayer_n &_o effect_v of_o 〈◊〉_d will_n especial_o when_o we_o entertain_v ourselves_o with_o subtle_a and_o curioâ—â—_n consideration_n whence_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v 〈◊〉_d experience_n teacâ—eth_v that_o many_o â—â—â—es_v ignorant_a and_o unlearned_a perâ—â—ns_n pray_v better_o and_o be_v more_o deâ—ut_o than_o those_o who_o have_v much_o â—ore_o learning_n and_o their_o prayer_n alâ—â—_n often_o succede_v better_o becausâ—â—â—ey_n do_v not_o busy_v nor_o distract_v themselves_o with_o curiosity_n but_o forth_o with_o â—â—deavour_n by_o prayer_n and_o the_o first_o occur_v consideration_n to_o move_v and_o 〈◊〉_d the_o will_n to_o affection_n and_o 〈◊〉_d they_o such_o humble_a and_o ordinary_a consideration_n cause_v more_o devotion_n use_v move_v they_o more_o work_v in_o â—â—em_n great_a effect_n then_o high_a and_o â—â—rious_a do_v in_o the_o learned_a let_v we_o bring_v a_o example_n seeâ—â—g_v we_o have_v such_o plenty_n of_o they_o in_o â—oly_a scripture_n where_o the_o holy_a ghost_n â—ith_v very_o plain_a and_o common_a comparison_n do_v declare_v unto_o we_o most_o â—igh_a and_o subtâ—â—_n thing_n as_o in_o those_o â—ords_n of_o the_o 54._o psalm_n where_o thâ—â—oyall_a prophet_n say_v who_o will_v â—ive_a my_o wing_n as_o a_o dove_n and_o i_o will_v 〈◊〉_d and_o rest_n and_o s._n ambrose_n ask_v the_o question_n wherefore_o the_o holâ—_n prophet_n desire_v to_o flâ—_n and_o to_o ascenâ—_n aloft_o require_v the_o wing_n of_o a_o douâ—â—_n and_o not_o of_o other_o bird_n not_o withstand_v there_o be_v other_o more_o swift_a theâ—_n the_o dove_n and_o he_o thus_o answer_v because_o he_o know_v well_o that_o to_o fly_v up_o tâ—_n the_o height_n of_o perfection_n and_o to_o pray_v well_o be_v fit_a the_o wing_n of_o a_o dove_n that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o simple_a and_o right_a oâ—_n hart_n than_o those_o of_o sharp_a and_o subtle_a understanding_n hence_o it_o follow_v that_o if_o ouâ—_n lord_n do_v show_v unâ—o_v thou_o this_o favour_n that_o with_o a_o plain_a and_o ordinary_a consideration_n whereof_o there_o be_v many_o iâ—_n this_o manual_a as_o if_o by_o the_o only_a consideration_n how_o god_n become_v man_n be_v bear_v lay_v in_o a_o manger_n and_o die_v upon_o the_o cross_n for_o thou_o thou_o be_v inflame_v with_o his_o love_n and_o with_o desire_n of_o humble_v and_o mortify_v thyself_o and_o in_o this_o thou_o imploie_v the_o whole_a hour_n thou_o have_v they_o make_v a_o far_o better_a prayer_n and_o much_o more_o profitable_a then_o if_o thou_o hadd_v perform_v it_o with_o many_o discourse_n and_o with_o high_a and_o very_o learned_a consideration_n and_o conceit_n for_o that_o thou_o â—ast_v employ_v and_o detain_v thyself_o 〈◊〉_d the_o very_o best_a and_o most_o substantial_a part_n of_o prayer_n and_o in_o that_o which_o 〈◊〉_d the_o end_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o same_o neither_o do_v the_o perfection_n of_o prayer_n consist_v in_o have_v certain_a sensible_a gust_n and_o consolation_n nor_o in_o â—aving_a great_a and_o unwonted_a contemplation_n for_o this_o be_v not_o in_o our_o own_o â—ower_n nor_o yet_o in_o perform_v the_o â—aid_a act_n with_o such_o sensible_a feel_n but_o in_o this_o the_o fruit_n consist_v that_o â—hou_v arise_v from_o prayer_n very_o humble_a patient_v obedient_a indifferent_a and_o mortify_v and_o see_v that_o this_o be_v always_o in_o our_o own_o power_n the_o grace_n of_o god_n presuppose_v know_v that_o if_o â—hou_fw-mi will_v thyself_o thou_o may_v ever_o make_v a_o good_a and_o fruitful_a prayer_n which_o be_v a_o thing_n of_o very_o great_a comfort_n for_o those_o who_o give_v themselves_o to_o this_o holy_a exercise_n wherefore_o it_o seem_v unto_o i_o that_o have_v lay_v so_o good_a a_o foundation_n in_o this_o introduction_n and_o sow_v in_o so_o good_a a_o earth_n as_o be_v the_o heart_n of_o such_o as_o desire_v perfection_n so_o important_a seed_n we_o may_v well_o hope_v tâ—â—gather_n with_o the_o divine_a assistance_n not_o only_o fruit_n of_o thirty_o but_o also_o 〈◊〉_d threescore_o and_o a_o hundred_o fold_n especial_o observe_v the_o ensue_a advertisement_n it_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o nâ—â—_n small_a moment_n to_o perform_v our_o prayeâ—_n in_o the_o best_a manner_n which_o therefore_o must_v be_v read_v with_o leisure_n not_o once_o but_o many_o time_n and_o that_o with_o attention_n and_o consideration_n lest_o wâ—_n walk_v as_o blind_a man_n in_o the_o way_n of_o this_o holy_a exercise_n these_o advertisement_n instruct_v how_o we_o ought_v to_o prepare_v ourselves_o how_o to_o enter_v continue_v speak_v and_o treat_v with_o almighty_a god_n in_o prayer_n they_o show_v the_o fruit_n &_o profit_n which_o thence_o be_v to_o be_v gather_v of_o which_o though_o some_o to_o the_o eye_n of_o worldly_a judgement_n seem_v not_o to_o be_v of_o such_o importance_n yet_o be_v they_o such_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o end_n which_o be_v pretend_v for_o as_o much_o as_o they_o dispose_v to_o the_o attain_v of_o great_a matter_n without_o the_o which_o we_o can_v very_o hardly_o be_v recollect_v and_o devout_a and_o nothing_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v as_o little_a but_o of_o great_a â—oment_n when_o it_o be_v do_v with_o intent_n use_v desire_v thereby_o the_o more_o to_o please_v use_v serve_v our_o lord_n whereupon_o 〈◊〉_d holy_a ghost_n say_v that_o he_o who_o â—â—â—reth_v god_n neglect_v nothing_o neiâ—â—er_v in_o little_a nor_o in_o much_o because_o â—â—at_v every_o little_a help_v and_o furtheâ—â—â—h_v that_o which_o be_v great_a &_o the_o great_a â—â—nnot_v be_v conserve_v without_o the_o â—â—le_n the_o i._o advertisement_n how_o we_o ought_v to_o prepare_v the_o matter_n for_o prayer_n â—n_v the_o evening_n before_o we_o go_v to_o bed_n let_v we_o ever_o read_v one_o or_o more_o point_n of_o the_o meditation_n contain_v in_o this_o book_n whereof_o the_o day_n â—â—xt_v follow_v we_o be_v make_v our_o â—â—ayer_n and_o the_o better_a to_o put_v away_o â—ule_a &_o unclean_a imagination_n which_o 〈◊〉_d the_o night_n more_o than_o at_o other_o â—â—â—es_v the_o devil_n use_v to_o 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o frenzy_n let_v we_o fall_v asleep_o think_v â—â—on_o the_o aforesaid_a exercise_n 〈◊〉_d â—e_a morning_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o 〈…〉_z we_o offer_v unto_o god_n all_o our_o thoughâ—â—_n word_n &_o deed_n of_o the_o day_n to_o come_v this_o do_v we_o may_v present_o call_v to_o mind_n the_o point_n of_o the_o exercise_n which_o we_o read_v over_o night_n endeavour_v to_o imprint_v in_o our_o memory_n the_o verity_n of_o our_o holy_a faith_n for_o iâ—_n the_o understanding_n be_v occupy_v in_o other_o extravagant_a imagination_n they_o will_v be_v a_o occasion_n of_o distraction_n â—loth_n and_o ircksomnes_n in_o prayer_n yeâ—_n and_o a_o cause_n sometime_o the_o soon_o to_o leave_v it_o off_o s._n bonaventure_n and_o s._n â—hoâ—_n climacus_n esteem_v this_o advice_n uâ—ry_o important_a and_o it_o may_v well_o be_v that_o from_o they_o our_o holy_a father_n ignatiuâ—_n have_v the_o same_o who_o we_o know_v both_o to_o have_v use_v it_o himself_o and_o to_o have_v commend_v it_o unto_o we_o his_o childreâ—_n very_o serious_o for_o we_o read_v of_o
that_o be_v far_o inferior_a unto_o she_o gather_v out_o of_o this_o example_n of_o so_o rare_a humility_n first_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o submit_v thyself_o &_o to_o put_v thyself_o under_o the_o foot_n of_o all_o choose_v rather_o to_o serve_v then_o to_o be_v serve_v in_o imitation_n of_o this_o bless_a virgin_n who_o be_v lady_n and_o mistress_n of_o all_o the_o world_n go_v to_o visit_v her_o servant_n second_o desire_v to_o imitate_v the_o great_a charity_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n rejoice_v at_o that_o great_a good_a and_o contentment_n which_o saint_n elisabeth_n have_v receive_v &_o for_o the_o favour_n which_o almighty_a god_n have_v bestow_v upon_o she_o for_o this_o be_v a_o admirable_a and_o most_o noble_a virtue_n to_o rejoice_v and_o be_v glad_a at_o our_o neighbour_n good_a &_o the_o contrary_n be_v the_o sin_n of_o enuv_n a_o vice_n proper_a to_o â—he_n devil_n who_o be_v â—lwaes_n sorry_a and_o repâ—â—ing_v at_o the_o good_a of_o other_o be_v thou_o glad_a therefore_o and_o rejoice_v because_o tâ—is_o bless_a virgin_n our_o lady_n be_v make_v the_o mother_n of_o almighty_n god_n &_o congratulate_v she_o beseech_v that_o she_o will_v vouchsafe_v also_o to_o be_v thy_o mother_n see_v she_o be_v so_o humble_a that_o she_o will_v visit_v and_o conâ—ort_v thou_o with_o she_o most_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a presence_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o entrance_n of_o the_o b._n virgin_n our_o lady_n and_o of_o her_o most_o holy_a son_n into_o the_o house_n of_o s._n eliâ—abeth_n who_o the_o bless_a virgin_n as_o be_v most_o humble_a salute_v first_o replenish_n both_o her_o and_o the_o little_a infant_n in_o her_o womb_n saint_n john_n baptist_n and_o all_o the_o whole_a house_n withmany_a beavenly_a gift_n for_o thereby_o the_o infant_n be_v cleanse_v from_o original_a sin_n &_o fill_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n saint_n elisabeth_n his_o mother_n receive_v the_o gift_n of_o prophesy_n &_o saint_n zachâ—ry_v his_o father_n the_o use_n of_o his_o tonguâ—_n to_o praise_v almighty_a god_n withal_o fâ—r_v â—here_o his_o divine_a majesty_n and_o hiâ—_n bless_a mother_n do_v enter_v there_o can_v be_v want_v true_a â—oy_n and_o perfect_a comfort_n ponder_n what_o a_o holâ—_n salutation_n this_o be_v and_o how_o different_a from_o those_o which_o now_o adays_o be_v use_v in_o the_o world_n full_a of_o vanity_n and_o flattery_n where_o so_o much_o time_n be_v lose_v and_o so_o many_o sin_n and_o offence_n be_v commit_v against_o almighty_a god_n gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o be_v visit_v of_o this_o thy_o sovereign_a king_n â—nd_v lord_n that_o with_o his_o divine_a preâ—ence_n the_o greatness_n of_o his_o mercy_n may_v be_v make_v manifest_a in_o thou_o who_o 〈◊〉_d so_o unworthy_a of_o they_o beseech_v â—im_a to_o give_v thou_o as_o he_o do_v to_o his_o preâ—ursor_n saint_n john_n light_n and_o knowledge_n of_o the_o high_a mâ—stery_n of_o his_o inâ—aâ—nation_n and_o rejoice_v at_o his_o sacred_a â—â—â—sence_n entreat_v also_o the_o blessed_a â—irgin_n to_o obtain_v for_o thou_o of_o beâ—_n most_o holy_a son_n some_o of_o those_o heavenly_a favour_n which_o by_o her_o only_a sight_n he_o bestow_v in_o such_o plenty_n &_o abundance_n on_o this_o thrice_o happy_a babe_n &_o on_o his_o parent_n that_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o thou_o maistimploy_v thyself_o in_o hâ—â—_n praise_n as_o they_o do_v the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o saint_n elizabeth_n understand_v by_o divine_a revelation_n the_o mystery_n of_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o the_o sacred_a womb_n of_o the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n mary_n she_o begin_v to_o praise_v and_o magnify_v her_o say_n whence_o be_v this_o to_o i_o that_o the_o mother_n of_o my_o lord_n do_v come_v unto_o i_o but_o the_o bless_a virgin_n the_o more_o she_o be_v praise_v the_o moâ—e_n she_o do_v humble_v herself_o attribute_v the_o glory_n of_o all_o to_o almâ—ghty_a god_n break_v forth_o into_o this_o canticle_n my_o soul_n do_v magnify_v ouâ—_n lord_n etc._n etc._n ponder_n that_o as_o all_o holy_a and_o just_a man_n do_v never_o attribute_v any_o good_a thing_n whatsoever_o to_o their_o own_o desert_n so_o out_o of_o the_o like_a affection_n of_o humility_n saint_n elizabeth_n wonder_v at_o the_o grace_n &_o favour_n which_o christ_n and_o his_o mother_n have_v do_v unto_o she_o cry_v out_o whence_o be_v it_o that_o so_o great_a a_o favour_n have_v be_v show_v i_o i_o be_v so_o unworthy_a thereon_o desire_v thou_o lâ—ke_v wise_a to_o do_v the_o same_o when_o thou_o shall_v be_v honour_v and_o praise_v by_o man_n humble_v thyself_o the_o more_o and_o acknowledge_v that_o all_o the_o good_a thou_o have_v whole_o come_v from_o almighty_a god_n and_o be_v not_o of_o thyself_o and_o sav_v with_o saint_n elizabeth_n whence_o be_v it_o that_o god_n vouchsâ—feth_v to_o remember_v i_o i_o have_v be_v so_o unmindful_a of_o he_o how_o happen_v these_o thing_n o_o lord_n to_o i_o i_o have_v so_o often_o offend_v thou_o and_o be_v so_o ungrateful_a to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n which_o thou_o must_v practice_v not_o only_o in_o word_n but_o also_o in_o work_n and_o deed_n as_o the_o bless_a virgin_n do_v when_o she_o serve_v her_o cousin_n s._n elizabeth_n almost_o thâ—eâ—_n month_n with_o great_a care_n and_o â—ilâ—gence_n even_o in_o humble_a and_o base_a office_n exercise_v the_o self_n willing_o yâ—â—_n and_o delight_v therein_o aâ—_n christ_n our_o saviour_n &_o his_o b._n mother_n do_v all_o their_o life_n â—â—me_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o great_a good_a which_o the_o bless_a virgin_n do_v in_o the_o house_n of_o her_o cousin_n how_o much_o she_o do_v profit_v all_o those_o that_o live_v therein_o with_o her_o heavenly_a discourse_n and_o rare_a example_n of_o modesty_n humility_n &_o charity_n for_o if_o her_o only_a sight_n and_o presence_n be_v cause_n of_o so_o many_o &_o so_o extraordinary_a grace_n both_o in_o the_o mother_n and_o the_o child_n what_o will_v as_o saint_n ambrose_n well_o note_v the_o company_n &_o communication_n of_o so_o many_o day_n and_o month_n as_o she_o staâ—ed_v with_o saint_n elizabeth_n work_n and_o effect_n in_o they_o how_o pious_a may_v we_o imagine_v their_o conversation_n to_o have_v be_v hoâ—_n singular_a the_o example_n of_o virtue_n how_o will_v they_o exhort_v one_o another_o to_o prayer_n and_o to_o inward_a communication_n with_o almighty_a god_n ponder_n that_o if_o by_o reason_n that_o the_o ark_n of_o the_o testament_n be_v three_o month_n in_o the_o house_n of_o obededom_n god_n heap_v upon_o he_o and_o upon_o all_o his_o family_n so_o great_a benefit_n wiâ—h_o how_o much_o more_o reason_n may_v we_o just_o â—elieve_v that_o this_o divine_a ark_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n within_o which_o lesus_fw-la christ_n himself_o repose_v remain_v as_o many_o month_n in_o the_o house_n of_o zachary_n &_o elizabeth_n will_v fill_v it_o with_o a_o thousand_o benediction_n &_o heavenly_a favour_n gather_v hence_o a_o constant_a and_o a_o undoubted_a hope_n that_o whensoever_o thou_o shall_v come_v to_o receive_v almighty_a god_n in_o the_o most_o bless_a sacrament_n with_o a_o lively_a faith_n though_o thou_o be_v so_o poor_a &_o miserable_a as_o thou_o be_v he_o will_v replenish_v thy_o soul_n in_o whiâ—h_a his_o divine_a majesty_n desire_v to_o make_v his_o habitation_n and_o abode_n witâ—_n many_o celestial_a benediction_n and_o spiritual_a â—avours_n the_o vi_o meditation_n of_o the_o revelation_n make_v by_o the_o angel_n unto_o s._n joseph_n concern_v this_o mystery_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o noble_a &_o worthy_a a_o man_n this_o patriarcâ—_n saint_n joseph_n be_v be_v of_o a_o princely_a race_n and_o lineal_o descend_v of_o king_n david_n house_n but_o that_o which_o do_v mâ—st_a commend_v and_o honour_v he_o be_v not_o his_o pedigree_n &_o descent_n but_o that_o he_o be_v true_a heir_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o that_o holy_a king_n as_o of_o his_o meekness_n justice_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n etc._n etc._n and_o final_o because_o he_o be_v a_o man_n true_o according_a to_o the_o hart_n of_o god_n and_o such_o a_o one_o doubtless_o it_o be_v convenient_a he_o shall_v be_v who_o be_v to_o be_v exalt_v to_o so_o great_a a_o dignity_n as_o to_o be_v the_o spouse_n of_o the_o mother_n of_o almighty_n god_n and_o to_o who_o custody_n be_v to_o be_v commend_v so_o great_a a_o treasure_n as_o be_v his_o most_o holy_a son_n ponder_n how_o the_o bless_a saint_n know_v to_o negotiate_v and_o to_o help_v himself_o with_o the_o gift_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v daily_o augment_v and_o increase_v they_o more_o and_o more_o only_o one_o thing_n do_v cause_n in_o he_o great_a sadness_n and_o sorrow_n of_o mind_n to_o wit_n to_o see_v his_o sacred_a spouse_n after_o her_o return_n from_o zacharies_n house_n to_o be_v great_a with_o child_n he_o
have_v no_o part_n therein_o but_o as_o hâ—_n be_v a_o just_a man_n and_o live_v in_o fear_n of_o almighty_a god_n he_o will_v â—ot_n speak_v of_o it_o to_o any_o body_n but_o think_v secret_o to_o abandon_v and_o â—eave_v she_o but_o far_o great_a be_v the_o affliction_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n his_o espouse_v who_o can_v not_o but_o preceive_v â—is_n intention_n of_o forsake_v she_o and_o â—asting_v she_o off_o and_o be_v much_o grieve_v â—o_o see_v he_o so_o sad_a &_o trouble_v in_o mind_n â—home_fw-mi she_o so_o dear_o love_v and_o much_o respect_v for_o his_o holiness_n of_o life_n and_o â—nowing_v on_o the_o other_o side_n herself_o â—o_o be_v free_a from_o any_o fault_n whereof_o she_o â—as_v suspect_v by_o he_o she_o live_v in_o continual_a pain_n &_o grief_n out_o of_o which_o thou_o may_v gaâ—â—er_v that_o albeit_o one_o be_v very_o holy_a &_o â—nuerse_v always_o with_o holy_a person_n â—et_o in_o this_o life_n he_o shall_v not_o want_v cause_n 〈◊〉_d humiliation_n &_o affliction_n by_o which_o almighty_a god_n will_v try_v his_o virtue_n 〈◊〉_d love_n towards_o he_o as_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d want_v to_o our_o bless_a lady_n and_o joseph_n the_o 2._o point_n â—o_n consider_v the_o secret_a judgement_n of_o almighty_a god_n in_o not_o reveaâ—g_v this_o mystery_n of_o the_o incarnation_n â—his_v only_o beget_v son_n to_o s._n joseph_n as_o he_o have_v reveal_v it_o to_o zachary_n and_o to_o saint_n elizabeth_n and_o the_o cause_n be_v thereby_o to_o take_v occasion_n to_o exercise_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n &_o her_o holy_a spouse_n ponder_n the_o great_a good_a which_o be_v contain_v in_o humility_n and_o affliction_n for_o they_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o precuâ—sours_n of_o great_a consolation_n and_o comfort_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o thiâ—_n present_a passage_n almighty_a god_n ordain_v that_o the_o bless_a virgin_n shall_v suffâ—â—_n this_o humiliation_n and_o infamy_n to_o dispose_v she_o thereby_o and_o to_o make_v 〈◊〉_d more_o fit_a for_o those_o favour_n whicâ—_n soon_o after_o she_o be_v to_o receive_v in_o betâ—â—_n leem_v hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v 〈◊〉_d though_o thou_o can_v clear_v 〈◊〉_d self_n when_o thou_o be_v accuse_v anâ—_n show_v thy_o innocency_n yet_o oftentimes_o thou_o must_v have_v patience_n and_o 〈◊〉_d upon_o god_n his_o divine_a provideâ—â—_n suffer_v for_o his_o love_n some_o infamy_n 〈◊〉_d shame_n and_o if_o this_o be_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d when_o thou_o be_v innocent_a with_o 〈◊〉_d much_o more_o patience_n ought_v 〈◊〉_d to_o endure_v the_o 〈◊〉_d when_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d and_o blame_v worthy_a follow_v the_o example_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n who_o though_o she_o be_v innocent_a do_v not_o seek_v to_o excuse_v herself_o but_o embrace_v humility_n and_o silence_n choose_v rather_o to_o be_v esteem_v naught_o then_o to_o discover_v those_o hide_a mystery_n &_o that_o most_o excellent_a treasure_n which_o almighty_a god_n have_v commit_v unto_o she_o put_v her_o honour_n into_o his_o hand_n &_o â—eaching_v thou_o thereby_o how_o thou_o ought_v to_o exercise_v thyself_o in_o all_o humility_n &_o silence_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o though_o almighty_a god_n conceal_v that_o mystery_n unto_o saint_n joseph_n for_o a_o time_n &_o know_v that_o he_o can_v not_o find_v out_o thâ—_n cause_n of_o she_o be_v with_o child_n unâ—â—sse_v he_o shall_v reveal_v it_o unto_o he_o â—he_v determine_v so_o to_o do_v thereby_o to_o â—defend_v the_o honour_n of_o the_o most_o blessed_a virgin_n send_v a_o angel_n unto_o s._n â—oseph_n to_o free_v he_o from_o all_o scruple_n â—â—nd_v suspicion_n and_o to_o reveal_v unto_o â—im_v the_o most_o â—idden_a &_o ineffable_a mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n ponder_n how_o with_o this_o revelation_n almighty_n god_n convert_v the_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n of_o this_o holy_a patriarch_n into_o exceed_v great_a joy_n and_o comfort_n and_o it_o be_v credible_a that_o he_o do_v go_v and_o prostrate_v himself_o at_o the_o â—eete_a of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n crave_v humble_o pardon_n for_o the_o suspicion_n &_o for_o the_o error_n which_o he_o have_v commit_v acquaint_v she_o with_o the_o mystery_n which_o the_o angel_n have_v reveal_v unto_o he_o hence_o thou_o â—aist_v gather_v two_o thing_n first_o that_o although_o truth_n sometime_o lie_v hide_v for_o a_o while_n yet_o iâ—_n shall_v be_v at_o length_n discover_v and_o know_v second_o that_o when_o at_o any_o time_n thoâ—_n shall_v be_v suspect_v or_o accuse_v of_o some_o fault_n underserued_o thoâ—_n ought_v to_o humble_a and_o not_o always_o to_o defend_v or_o excuse_v thyself_o unless_o thou_o shall_v sometime_o be_v bind_v in_o conscience_n for_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n or_o good_a of_o thy_o neighbour_n and_o persuade_v thyself_o certain_o that_o never_o any_o thing_n be_v lose_v by_o put_v thy_o â—rust_n and_o confidence_n in_o almighty_a god_n as_o we_o see_v the_o bless_a virgiâ—_n receive_v great_a honour_n by_o conceal_n the_o mystery_n than_o she_o shall_v hauâ—_n do_v if_o otherwise_o she_o have_v disclose_v it_o the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o faithfullnes_n of_o the_o divine_a providence_n in_o come_v then_o to_o remedy_v the_o affliction_n of_o his_o friend_n when_o they_o be_v bring_v into_o great_a extremity_n apply_v divine_a when_o human_a mean_n do_v fail_v as_o here_o he_o do_v reveal_v this_o secret_a mystery_n to_o saint_n joseph_n and_o give_v he_o to_o understand_v that_o the_o bless_a virgin_n have_v conceive_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o she_o shall_v bring_v forth_o a_o son_n of_o who_o he_o be_v to_o have_v a_o tender_a care_n who_o name_n he_o be_v to_o call_v jesus_n which_o be_v aâ—_n much_o to_o say_v as_o saviour_n ponder_v the_o singular_a joy_n and_o content_v which_o this_o holy_a patriarch_n receive_v at_o the_o hear_n of_o these_o so_o happy_a tiding_n how_o thankful_a he_o be_v to_o almighty_a goâ—_n for_o have_v give_v he_o a_o espouse_v so_o holy_a and_o of_o so_o great_a worth_n and_o dignity_n &_o commit_v to_o his_o charge_n the_o care_n of_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n but_o aboâ—e_v all_o this_o what_o and_o how_o great_a be_v the_o spiritual_a comfort_n of_o the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n see_v her_o spouse_n who_o she_o love_v so_o tender_o and_o who_o affliction_n &_o trouble_n she_o have_v feel_v so_o much_o &_o take_v so_o heavy_o now_o to_o be_v so_o full_a of_o joy_n &_o comfort_n what_o thanks_o &_o praise_n do_v she_o give_v unto_o almighty_a god_n for_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n as_o be_v the_o declare_v of_o her_o innocency_n &_o assist_v she_o in_o so_o great_a a_o tribulation_n gather_v hence_o how_o much_o it_o import_v thou_o to_o rely_v upon_o the_o providence_n of_o almighty_a god_n &_o to_o have_v great_a security_n &_o confidence_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o affliction_n see_v it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o his_o divine_a majesty_n at_o fit_a &_o due_a time_n will_v come_v and_o remedy_v all_o thing_n &_o set_v thou_o free_a from_o all_o trouble_n &_o molestation_n to_o thy_o great_a comfort_n â—nd_v consolation_n the_o vii_o meditation_n of_o the_o expectation_n of_o our_o bless_a lady_n her_o delivery_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o as_o our_o bless_a lady_n be_v a_o virgin_n in_o conceive_v the_o son_n of_o almighty_a god_n so_o likewise_o do_v she_o know_v she_o shall_v so_o remain_v in_o bring_v forth_o the_o same_o son_n for_o the_o experience_n of_o what_o have_v pass_v assure_v she_o of_o what_o be_v to_o come_v ponder_v the_o spiritual_a joy_n whicâ—_n she_o conceive_v in_o her_o soul_n break_v forth_o into_o these_o or_o such_o like_a word_n of_o admiration_n and_o thaâ—kes_v give_v be_v it_o possible_a that_o i_o have_v conceive_v in_o my_o womb_n that_o very_a son_n almighty_a god_n who_o the_o eternal_a father_n contain_v in_o himself_o i_o give_v thou_o most_o humble_a thanks_o most_o mighty_a lord_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v choose_v i_o thy_o hand_n maid_n for_o thy_o mother_n o_o that_o the_o hour_n of_o thy_o birth_n be_v now_o come_v that_o i_o may_v see_v thou_o before_o i_o that_o i_o may_v have_v thou_o in_o my_o arm_n that_o i_o may_v nourish_v thou_o at_o my_o breast_n and_o with_o my_o milk_n gather_v hence_o &_o stir_v up_o in_o thyself_o the_o like_a desire_n and_o in_o imitation_n of_o this_o bless_a virgin_n say_v be_v it_o possible_a o_o lord_n that_o i_o be_v who_o i_o be_o so_o vile_a and_o so_o wretched_a a_o creature_n thou_o have_v nevertheless_o choose_v i_o to_o be_v thy_o son_n to_o receive_v and_o enclose_v thou_o in_o my_o breast_n to_o hold_v thou_o in_o my_o hand_n to_o kiss_v and_o embrace_v thou_o a_o thousand_o time_n and_o leave_v many_o other_o who_o will_v have_v be_v more_o thankful_a unto_o thou_o and_o serve_v thou_o much_o better_a than_o