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 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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 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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 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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
that_o other_o woman_n of_o the_o gospel_n o_o woman_n great_a be_v thy_o â—ayth_n be_v it_o unto_o thou_o as_o thou_o wiâ—t_v and_o almighty_a god_n deal_v so_o bountiful_o with_o she_o that_o instead_o of_o make_v she_o his_o handâ—_n maid_n as_o she_o desire_v he_o choose_v she_o for_o his_o mother_n meditate_v therefore_o often_o those_o thing_n which_o this_o most_o pure_a virgin_n do_v meditate_v upon_o and_o wish_v for_o that_o which_o she_o most_o humble_o crave_v to_o wit_n to_o serve_v she_o yea_o to_o be_v as_o her_o handâ—_n maid_n that_o be_v to_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o the_o live_a god_n stir_v up_o in_o thyself_o special_a devotion_n to_o this_o bless_a virgin_n that_o though_o thou_o have_v be_v a_o mâ—st_o wretched_a sinner_n yet_o she_o may_v notwithstanding_o for_o thy_o diligent_a service_n hereafter_o account_v thou_o as_o one_o of_o her_o adopt_a child_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o god_n have_v determine_v to_o make_v himself_o man_n and_o to_o be_v bear_v of_o a_o woman_n 〈…〉_z from_o above_o all_o the_o woman_n that_o be_v to_o live_v from_o time_n to_o time_n in_o this_o world_n among_o all_o which_o thiâ—_n most_o câ—ast_a and_o pure_a virgin_n mary_n be_v most_o please_a &_o gracious_a in_o his_o divine_a sight_n and_o to_o she_o alone_o he_o decree_v to_o send_v that_o so_o glorious_a embassy_n which_o after_o ward_n he_o do_v by_o the_o angel_n gabriel_n ponder_v first_o how_o many_o queen_n and_o principal_a lady_n be_v then_o in_o the_o world_n on_o who_o man_n bid_v cast_v their_o eye_n and_o be_v by_o they_o high_o esteem_v of_o who_o there_o be_v much_o speech_n and_o talk_n who_o be_v much_o regard_v and_o great_o respect_v of_o all_o yea_o and_o account_v also_o happy_a among_o woman_n yet_o upon_o none_o of_o these_o do_v almighty_a god_n vouchsafe_v to_o look_v but_o on_o her_o alone_a that_o wâ—s_v forget_v of_o all_o poor_a retire_a and_o whole_o unknown_a to_o the_o world_n she_o i_o say_v alone_o be_v 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majesty_n 〈◊〉_d his_o most_o holy_a mother_n in_o thy_o prayer_n with_o great_a reverence_n fear_v &_o love_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o bless_a virgin_n be_v trouble_v with_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o angel_n though_o he_o appear_v in_o a_o most_o resplendent_a and_o glorious_a shâ—pe_n for_o it_o be_v credible_a that_o the_o bless_a angel_n visit_v she_o many_o time_n &_o treat_v familiar_o with_o she_o but_o she_o be_v trouble_v at_o so_o wonderful_a and_o so_o unwonted_a a_o salutation_n and_o to_o hear_v the_o praise_n which_o be_v speak_v of_o she_o ponder_n what_o a_o mean_a conceit_n this_o most_o holy_a virgin_n â—ad_v of_o herself_o for_o be_v in_o her_o own_o sight_n so_o mean_a as_o out_o of_o her_o great_a humility_n she_o hold_v herself_o to_o be_v she_o can_v not_o be_v persuade_v that_o such_o greatness_n can_v be_v contain_v in_o her_o littleness_n and_o so_o she_o desire_v to_o be_v the_o hand_n maid_n unto_o she_o that_o shall_v be_v the_o mother_n oâ—_n almighty_a god_n and_o thereupon_o waâ—_n confound_v and_o trouble_v because_o whosoever_o be_v true_o humble_a be_v trouble_v at_o nothing_o so_o much_o as_o hear_v his_o own_o praise_n 〈◊〉_d the_o angel_n say_v unto_o she_o fear_v not_o mary_n for_o thou_o have_v find_v grace_n with_o god_n which_o ought_v to_o take_v all_o dread_a &_o fearâ—_n from_o thou_o gather_v hence_o how_o mean_a 〈◊〉_d how_o base_a a_o conceit_n it_o be_v reason_n thoâ—_n shall_v have_v of_o thyself_o be_v as_o thou_o be_v so_o vile_a and_o so_o miserable_a a_o creature_n shut_v out_o from_o thy_o hart_n whatsoever_o vain_a praise_n man_n shall_v give_v unto_o thou_o attribute_v the_o glory_n thereof_o whole_o to_o god_n and_o the_o confusion_n to_o thyself_o desire_n and_o be_v glad_a that_o they_o entreat_v and_o handle_v thou_o as_o thou_o deserve_v that_o exercise_v thyself_o by_o this_o mean_n in_o humility_n thou_o may_v prosper_v &_o increase_v both_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o man_n as_o do_v this_o most_o holy_a and_o pure_a virgin_n mary_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o most_o prudent_a answer_n which_o the_o bless_a virgin_n make_v to_o the_o angel_n full_a of_o so_o great_a humility_n and_o obedience_n yield_v that_o joyful_a consent_n unto_o his_o speeche_n which_o rejoice_v both_o heaven_n and_o earth_n say_v unto_o he_o behold_v the_o handâ—_n maid_n of_o our_o lord_n be_v it_o do_v to_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n and_o in_o that_o very_a instanâ—_n the_o soâ—ne_n of_o the_o eternal_a father_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n be_v incarnate_a in_o her_o sacred_a womb_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o who_o this_o work_n be_v especial_o attribute_v ponder_v fiâ—st_n that_o although_o the_o dignity_n and_o office_n of_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o god_n be_v so_o high_a and_o so_o excellent_a yet_o because_o it_o have_v annex_v unto_o 〈◊〉_d â—â—â—inent_a labour_n travel_n and_o affliction_n it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o almighty_a god_n that_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v impose_v upon_o she_o without_o her_o consent_n and_o good_a will_n but_o rather_o that_o â—he_n shall_v of_o her_o own_o free_a will_v accept_v the_o same_o dignity_n together_o with_o the_o charge_n that_o so_o she_o may_v merit_v a_o great_a deal_n the_o more_o ponder_v second_o how_o thiâ—_n bless_a virgin_n be_v choose_v to_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n she_o term_v herself_o a_o handmaid_n and_o not_o a_o mother_n as_o who_o do_v accept_v this_o office_n to_o serve_v as_o a_o handmaid_n not_o to_o be_v serve_v and_o attend_v upon_o as_o a_o lady_n and_o mistress_n agree_v in_o this_o with_o that_o which_o afterward_o her_o b._n son_n â—aid_v of_o himself_o that_o he_o come_v not_o to_o be_v serve_v but_o to_o serve_v his_o creature_n and_o to_o put_v himself_o even_o under_o their_o foot_n enkindle_v in_o thyself_o inflameâ—_n desire_v of_o the_o love_n of_o this_o virtue_n of_o humility_n and_o of_o subiect_v thyself_o whâ—ly_o to_o the_o will_n of_o almighty_a god_n and_o never_o to_o resist_v any_o thing_n whicâ—_n he_o shall_v command_v or_o enjoin_v thou_o how_o hard_a and_o painful_a soever_o it_o shall_v be_v but_o always_o and_o in_o every_o thing_n say_v god_n will_v be_v do_v poverty_n adversity_n trouble_n pain_n necessity_n and_o whatsoever_o want_n of_o thing_n in_o this_o life_n receive_v they_o as_o send_v by_o the_o hand_n and_o providence_n of_o almighty_a god_n himself_o and_o embrace_v they_o with_o alacrity_n and_o love_n say_v with_o the_o bless_a virgin_n god_n will_v be_v do_v the_o v._o meditation_n of_o our_o bless_a lady_n visitation_n of_o saint_n elizabeth_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o angel_n have_v take_v leave_n of_o our_o bless_a lady_n she_o remember_v what_o have_v be_v tell_v she_o of_o her_o cousin_n saint_n elizabeth_n be_v great_a with_o child_n do_v great_o rejoice_v and_o come_v out_o of_o her_o closet_n arise_v and_o go_v unto_o the_o city_n of_o juda_n and_o enter_v into_o the_o house_n of_o zachary_n salute_v there_o saint_n elizabeth_n her_o cousin_n german_n ponder_n how_o the_o love_n and_o earnest_n desire_v which_o this_o holy_a virgin_n have_v to_o please_v almighty_a god_n break_v through_o whatsoever_o difficulty_n and_o though_o she_o see_v that_o the_o way_n be_v long_o and_o painful_a the_o time_n cold_a and_o herself_o tender_a of_o complexion_n all_o this_o notwithstanding_o seem_v easy_a unto_o she_o and_o present_o without_o any_o stay_n she_o depart_v towards_o that_o high_a and_o hilly_a country_n to_o accomplish_v the_o divine_a will_n and_o not_o regard_v the_o dignity_n to_o which_o she_o be_v neâ—ly_o exalt_v be_v choose_v the_o mother_n of_o god_n she_o desire_v and_o rejoice_v to_o visit_v and_o serve_v she_o
myself_o have_v abandon_v they_o and_o receive_v i_o i_o render_v thou_o o_o my_o lord_n god_n infinite_a thanks_n for_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n and_o mercy_n grant_v i_o beseech_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v due_o prepare_v myself_o these_o day_n to_o receive_v thou_o and_o welcome_v thou_o into_o the_o world_n as_o this_o most_o bless_a virgin_n thy_o mother_n and_o our_o lady_n do_v divine_o dispose_v and_o prepare_v herself_o for_o thy_o come_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o lively_a and_o inflame_a desire_n which_o our_o blessed_a saviour_n have_v in_o the_o womb_n of_o his_o most_o holy_a mother_n to_o manifest_v himself_o to_o the_o world_n for_o the_o redeem_n of_o mankind_n and_o to_o give_v we_o repast_n and_o food_n of_o life_n everlasting_a ponder_n that_o his_o small_a and_o tender_a body_n be_v not_o so_o press_v and_o straighten_a in_o that_o narrow_a prison_n of_o the_o womb_n of_o his_o mother_n as_o be_v his_o love_a hart_n keep_v in_o and_o straighten_a with_o the_o force_n of_o his_o vehement_a desire_n and_o though_o every_o day_n seem_v unto_o he_o a_o year_n yet_o he_o will_v nevertheless_o remain_v therein_o the_o full_a time_n of_o nine_o month_n and_o admiâ—_n no_o privilege_n which_o may_v exempt_v he_o from_o suffering_n or_o shorten_v the_o time_n of_o his_o durance_n therein_o gather_v hence_o how_o mâ—ch_v it_o import_v thou_o to_o dispose_v thyself_o these_o day_n to_o celebrate_v with_o devotion_n the_o feast_n of_o his_o holy_a naâ—â—ivitâ—_n 〈◊〉_d the_o inflame_a desire_n â—herewith_o those_o ancient_a father_n dispose_v themselves_o for_o it_o for_o so_o thou_o shalâ—_n reap_v in_o thy_o hart_n the_o bless_a fruit_n of_o thy_o hope_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o great_o the_o most_o sacred_a virgin_n desire_v at_o length_n to_o behold_v with_o her_o eye_n the_o only_a son_n of_o almighty_a god_n the_o fruit_n of_o her_o womb_n to_o adore_v and_o serve_v he_o in_o way_n of_o gratitude_n and_o thankefullnes_n for_o the_o great_a favour_n he_o have_v do_v herâ—in_o elect_v &_o choose_v she_o to_o be_v his_o mother_n ponder_n with_o how_o loud_o and_o often_o cry_v of_o her_o hart_n she_o repeat_v with_o ardent_a affection_n of_o desire_n and_o love_n that_o which_o the_o holy_a church_n do_v often_o sing_v o_o will_v to_o god_n thou_o will_v break_v open_a the_o heaven_n and_o descend_v and_o the_o cloud_n rain_v down_o the_o saviour_n and_o with_o the_o espouse_v o_o my_o son_n that_o i_o â—ight_n see_v thou_o out_o of_o this_o thy_o enclosure_n suck_v the_o breast_n of_o thy_o mother_n that_o i_o may_v kiss_v cherish_v &_o embrace_v thou_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v like_o affection_n and_o desire_v that_o thy_o saviour_n will_v â—ome_v unto_o thou_o endeavour_v to_o imitate_v the_o bless_a virgin_n our_o lady_n to_o the_o end_n thou_o may_v see_v and_o enjoy_v the_o divine_a treasure_n which_o she_o do_v and_o with_o these_o or_o the_o like_a word_n move_v &_o quicken_v thy_o desire_n to_o adorâ—_n &_o serve_v the_o son_n of_o god_n bear_v new_o in_o thy_o soul_n as_o the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n his_o mother_n do_v serve_v &_o adore_v he_o the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v what_o s._n joseph_n do_v what_o his_o thought_n and_o meditation_n be_v these_o day_n doubtless_o through_o the_o great_a desire_n which_o he_o also_o have_v to_o see_v his_o lord_n god_n he_o often_o speak_v these_o or_o the_o like_a word_n come_v at_o last_o o_o hope_n of_o all_o nation_n let_v my_o eye_n behold_v thou_o before_o they_o be_v close_v up_o when_o shall_v this_o be_v o_o that_o it_o be_v now_o that_o i_o may_v once_o come_v to_o kiss_v and_o embrace_v thou_o most_o tender_o ponder_n how_o this_o holy_a man_n perceive_v the_o bless_a virgin_n to_o be_v near_o her_o delivery_n serve_v and_o cherish_v she_o in_o whatsoever_o his_o small_a force_n power_n and_o ability_n be_v able_a respect_v and_o honour_v she_o as_o the_o mother_n of_o almighty_n god_n and_o hiâ—_n 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to_o give_v thou_o grace_n that_o thou_o may_v renounce_v whatsoever_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o love_n and_o embrace_v poverty_n and_o want_n of_o all_o thing_n as_o he_o always_o do_v the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o occasion_n which_o christ_n our_o saviour_n take_v to_o make_v this_o his_o journey_n that_o thereby_o all_o might_n know_v he_o come_v to_o obey_v and_o serve_v and_o not_o to_o do_v his_o own_o will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o his_o father_n who_o have_v send_v he_o ponder_n that_o as_o christ_n our_o saviour_n be_v bear_v in_o obedience_n so_o he_o also_o die_v in_o obedience_n that_o thou_o may_v learn_v to_o obey_v in_o regard_n of_o which_o obedience_n his_o holy_a will_n be_v that_o his_o mother_n and_o himself_o in_o she_o shall_v profesâ—â—_n service_n and_o alieagiance_n and_o submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o commandment_n of_o augustus_n caeâ—ar_n who_o as_o emperor_n and_o lord_n of_o the_o world_n have_v command_v that_o all_o 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〈◊〉_d over_o their_o own_o soul_n but_o 〈…〉_z those_o who_o be_v over_o whelm_v 〈…〉_z â—yed_v in_o the_o dead_a sleep_n of_o 〈…〉_z a_o care_v therefore_o to_o watch_v and_o pray_v â—_o thou_o shall_v find_v our_o lord_n as_o these_o shepherd_n do_v the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o great_a desire_n which_o these_o holy_a shepherd_n have_v to_o bring_v home_o with_o they_o to_o their_o cottage_n and_o cabin_n if_o they_o can_v have_v obtain_v so_o much_o those_o light_n of_o the_o world_n the_o son_n and_o the_o mother_n see_v they_o so_o solitary_a poor_a &_o unprovided_a of_o all_o human_a mean_n to_o serve_v and_o cherish_v they_o as_o far_o aâ—_n their_o small_a force_n and_o ability_n will_v reach_v in_o token_n of_o gratitude_n for_o the_o high_a favour_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v of_o they_o when_o they_o disclose_v &_o manifest_v themselves_o unto_o they_o ponder_n that_o for_o the_o find_v out_o of_o almighty_a god_n be_v not_o require_v â—ither_o a_o sharp_a wit_n 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albeit_o this_o reason_n be_v good_a and_o convince_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o admit_v neither_o do_v it_o avayle_v he_o nor_o any_o reckon_n be_v make_v of_o it_o but_o rather_o all_o that_o be_v present_a be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v that_o that_o blow_n on_o the_o cheek_n be_v give_v he_o and_o none_o be_v find_v that_o will_v take_v his_o part_n and_o reprehend_v the_o audacity_n of_o that_o bold_a and_o barbarous_a companion_n from_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v conformity_n with_o the_o divine_a will_n when_o thy_o answer_n and_o reason_n shall_v not_o be_v hear_v nor_o admit_v nor_o account_v make_v of_o they_o see_v no_o account_n be_v make_v of_o the_o answer_n which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n give_v who_o
disgrace_n have_v be_v such_o and_o so_o greaâ—â—his_v honour_n also_o &_o exaltation_n shall_v begin_v even_o from_o the_o cross_n many_o of_o his_o enemy_n even_o then_o confess_v he_o to_o have_v be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o he_o ordain_v that_o joâ—â—ph_n shall_v join_v with_o nicodemus_n â—nd_v that_o both_o together_o shall_v stout_o &_o without_o respect_n or_o sear_v of_o the_o lewes_z undertake_v that_o enterprise_n gather_v hence_o desire_n that_o god_n will_v vouchsafe_v to_o touch_v thy_o hart_n â—ith_v the_o virtue_n and_o force_n of_o his_o diâ—â—ine_a inspiration_n that_o make_v no_o acâ—â—ount_n of_o humane_a fear_n nor_o of_o the_o sayâ—â—ngs_n of_o man_n thou_o may_v with_o great_a â—â—rtitude_n and_o zeal_n set_v upon_o whatsoever_o shall_v be_v for_o the_o service_n honour_n 〈◊〉_d glory_n of_o his_o divine_a majesty_n as_o these_o â—aints_n do_v the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o these_o holy_a man_n have_v first_o obtain_v leave_v of_o the_o precedent_n pilate_n to_o bury_v the_o body_n of_o â—â—eir_n master_n come_v to_o the_o place_n where_o â—ur_n lord_n jesus_n remain_v hang_v â—n_o the_o cross_n and_o have_v comfort_v â—e_a afflict_a and_o sorrowful_a mother_n â—nd_v crave_v her_o licence_n tâ—_n mount_v â—â—to_o the_o cross_n she_o willing_o 〈◊〉_d they_o ponder_v first_o how_o they_o kneel_v down_o upon_o their_o knee_n anâ—_n with_o exceed_v great_a devotion_n madâ—_n their_o payer_n to_o christ_n crucify_v say_v o_o good_a lord_n thou_o do_v perâ—it_v that_o those_o sacrilegious_a hand_n which_o have_v entreat_v thou_o in_o thiâ—_n manner_n and_o put_v thou_o upon_o the_o cross_n shall_v hale_v and_o pull_v thou_o so_o irreveâ—renly_o grant_v that_o the_o hand_n of_o these_o thy_o devout_a servant_n may_v with_o reâ—erence_n touch_v thy_o sacred_a body_n &_o takâ—_n 〈◊〉_d down_o from_o the_o crosse._n wheâ—â—_n they_o have_v say_v these_o or_o the_o like_a wordâ—_n with_o many_o tear_n rear_v the_o ladderâ—_n they_o mount_v up_o with_o great_a silencâ—_n to_o the_o cross_n and_o take_v down_o thâ—_n holy_a body_n &_o place_v it_o in_o the_o armeâ—_n of_o his_o most_o bless_a mother_n who_o tâ—_n receive_v it_o &_o to_o wash_v it_o with_o her_o tearâ—â—â—te_n herself_o down_o have_v ever_o before_o stand_v constant_a at_o this_o rueful_a anâ—â—orrowfull_a tragedy_n ponder_v second_o the_o angâ—isâ—_n and_o grieâ—e_n of_o mind_n that_o the_o blesseâ—_n virgin_n feel_v whâ—n_o she_o behold_v and_o imâ—braced_v that_o sacred_a body_n of_o her_o son_n â—nd_v our_o lord_n so_o mangle_v how_o she_o hold_v he_o fast_o in_o her_o arm_n and_o lay_v her_o face_n between_o the_o thorn_n of_o his_o sacred_a head_n and_o join_v her_o face_n to_o the_o face_n of_o her_o belove_a son_n o_o â—ow_o will_v this_o sovereign_a lady_n â—hen_o remâ—ber_v how_o far_o different_a kiss_n &_o embrace_n be_v these_o from_o those_o â—hich_v she_o have_v give_v he_o in_o his_o natiâ—â—ity_n &_o childhood_n and_o what_o difference_n there_o be_v between_o these_o day_n â—nd_v those_o which_o she_o have_v spend_v with_o â—im_n in_o bethleem_n and_o in_o hierusaâ—em_n â—ow_o clear_a be_v that_o night_n of_o his_o naâ—â—â—ty_n and_o how_o dark_a and_o obscure_a 〈◊〉_d this_o day_n of_o his_o passion_n how_o rich_a 〈◊〉_d she_o in_o the_o stable_n and_o how_o poor_a 〈◊〉_d the_o cross_n and_o if_o when_o she_o lose_v 〈◊〉_d while_o he_o be_v yet_o alive_a she_o be_v 〈◊〉_d much_o grieve_v and_o afflict_v for_o his_o â—â—sence_n how_o great_a be_v her_o sorrow_n â—ere_z see_v he_o dead_a in_o her_o arm_n 〈◊〉_d in_o so_o wocfull_a a_o shapâ—_n without_o 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v a_o sword_n of_o so_o excessive_a 〈◊〉_d unto_o she_o that_o it_o priâ—rced_v heâ—_n 〈◊〉_d soul_n and_o hart_n gather_v henâ—e_a desire_n that_o our_o blessed_a lady_n will_v vouchsafe_v to_o give_v thou_o licence_n to_o adore_v he_o in_o spirit_n &_o to_o kiss_v and_o have_v in_o thy_o armeâ—_n her_o most_o holy_a son_n as_o she_o hold_v he_o in_o she_o &_o obtain_v for_o thou_o some_o inâ—ward_a grief_n and_o feel_v of_o the_o passion_n &_o death_n of_o her_o god_n &_o thy_o lord_n to_o the_o end_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v par_fw-fr aâ—_n k_fw-mi of_o his_o travel_n see_v thou_o hope_v â—_o hoave_fw-it part_n of_o his_o joy_n and_o resuâ—_n rection_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o after_o the_o moâ—_n bless_a virgin_n have_v hold_v the_o deaâ—_n body_n of_o her_o bless_a son_n for_o some_o time_n in_o her_o lap_n joseph_n and_o nicodeâ—mus_n fear_v lest_o she_o shall_v dyâ—_n with_o grief_n beseech_v she_o with_o all_o huâ—mility_n and_o respect_n she_o will_v moderate_v her_o sorrow_n &_o give_v they_o leave_v to_o bury_v he_o she_o yield_v to_o their_o râ—_n quest_n &_o forthwith_o those_o holy_a i_o anoint_v he_o with_o myrrh_n anâ—_n wrap_v he_o in_o a_o clean_a syndon_n &_o câ—_n 〈◊〉_d his_o face_n with_o a_o napkin_n ponder_v the_o love_n which_o chrâ—_n our_o lord_n have_v to_o poverty_n for_o 〈◊〉_d will_v not_o that_o the_o myrrh_n wherâ—â—_n with_o they_o anoint_v he_o the_o napkin_n and_o sheet_n in_o which_o they_o fold_v he_o shall_v be_v his_o own_o but_o another_o his_o sepulchre_n borrow_v &_o as_o iâ—_n be_v lend_v he_o of_o alm_n hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v to_o love_v poverty_n which_o this_o our_o lord_n love_v so_o much_o exercise_v thyself_o in_o this_o virtue_n in_o life_n &_o death_n as_o he_o do_v because_o if_o thou_o renounce_v not_o all_o that_o thou_o possesse_v in_o imitation_n of_o he_o thou_o can_v not_o be_v his_o disciple_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o body_n of_o our_o lord_n be_v anoint_v &_o bind_v in_o a_o white_a syndon_n they_o find_v mean_n to_o carry_v he_o &_o bury_v he_o in_o a_o new_a monument_n which_o be_v in_o a_o new_a garden_n hard_o by_o the_o place_n where_o he_o be_v crucify_v &_o there_o they_o lay_v the_o holy_a â—ody_n of_o our_o saviour_n and_o when_o the_o â—_o virgin_n see_v that_o there_o she_o be_v to_o â—ave_n he_o who_o her_o soul_n love_v so_o much_o &_o the_o treasure_n of_o her_o hart_n than_o â—er_o grief_n begin_v a_o fresh_a &_o she_o fall_v to_o â—ment_v her_o solitude_n ponder_v how_o he_o who_o be_v the_o plendour_n &_o brightness_n of_o the_o father_n the_o glory_n of_o angel_n the_o salvation_n &_o life_n of_o man_n refuseith_n not_o to_o be_v straighten_a and_o press_v together_o as_o it_o be_v &_o enclose_v every_o day_n in_o the_o loathsome_a &_o stink_a sepulchre_n of_o our_o breast_n cover_v his_o sacâ—ed_a body_n with_o the_o white_a veil_n of_o the_o accident_n or_o form_n of_o bread_n gather_v from_o hence_o desire_v to_o beseech_v this_o lord_n that_o see_v he_o vouch_v safe_v to_o straiten_v as_o it_o be_v himself_o and_o to_o enclose_v himself_o so_o often_o in_o thy_o sepulchre_n to_o the_o end_n thou_o may_v releave_v &_o eat_v he_o be_v as_o thou_o arâ—_n a_o silly_a &_o vile_a worm_n he_o will_v alsâ—_n renew_v thou_o with_o virtue_n that_o so_o thy_o sepulchre_n may_v become_v &_o remain_v clean_a &_o pure_a as_o if_o no_o dead_a thing_n haâ—_n 〈◊〉_d some_o in_o it_o the_o three_o book_n of_o meditation_n appertain_v to_o the_o vnitive_a way_n what_o be_v the_o vnitive_a way_n the_o end_n of_o the_o vnitiâ—â—_n way_n be_v to_o unite_v and_o join_v our_o soul_n with_o god_n by_o perfect_a union_n slove_n be_v glad_a when_o we_o conâ—â—der_v his_o innumerable_a and_o infinite_a ache_n and_o perfection_n reioyâ—ng_v at_o 〈◊〉_d infinite_a glory_n power_n and_o wisâ—me_v desire_v that_o he_o be_v â—â—â—wne_v of_o all_o the_o world_n and_o that_o his_o holy_a and_o divine_a will_v be_v do_v and_o perform_v in_o all_o creature_n for_o this_o be_v the_o way_n by_o which_o those_o who_o arrive_v to_o the_o perfect_a state_n of_o virtue_n do_v walk_v exercise_v themselves_o in_o the_o contemplation_n of_o the_o impassable_a and_o glorious_a life_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n the_o 1._o meditation_n how_o our_o lord_n descend_v into_o limbo_n &_o of_o his_o glorious_a resurrection_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o lord_n jesuâ—_n christ_n have_v finish_v the_o conâ—bate_n of_o his_o passion_n to_o accomplish_v full_o the_o business_n of_o our_o salvation_n as_o soon_o as_o he_o have_v give_v up_o hâ—â—_n sacred_a ghost_n leave_v his_o body_n deaâ—_n on_o the_o cross_n in_o soul_n he_o descendeâ—_n to_o the_o low_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n into_o limbus_n to_o deliver_v the_o soul_n of_o thoâ—_n holy_a father_n that_o be_v there_o and_o 〈◊〉_d carry_v they_o with_o he_o to_o heaven_n ponder_v how_o our_o lord_n thouâ—â—_n he_o be_v so_o mighty_a and_o powerful_a that_o he_o can_v with_o one_o only_a word_n have_v deliver_v out_o of_o limbo_n those_o holy_a soul_n without_o descend_v thither_o personal_o as_o he_o do_v with_o lazarus_n when_o he_o call_v
believe_v ponder_n that_o albeit_o our_o lord_n â—pproved_v the_o confession_n of_o s._n â—hoâ—as_o yet_o will_v he_o not_o call_v he_o blessâ—â—â—he_n do_v saint_n peter_n when_o he_o confess_v â—im_v for_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o â—eason_n be_v because_o he_o have_v be_v flow_n 〈◊〉_d believe_v wherefore_o instead_o of_o praise_v he_o he_o reprehend_v he_o â—â—ying_v because_o thou_o have_v see_v i_o thomas_n thou_o have_v believe_v as_o who_o â—ould_v say_v thank_n be_v to_o thy_o hand_n 〈◊〉_d eye_n which_o i_o have_v give_v thou_o to_o â—elieve_v that_o i_o be_o thy_o lord_n and_o thy_o â—od_n endeavour_v to_o gather_v hence_o anâ—_n earnest_a desire_n to_o see_v christ_n thy_o lord_n if_o not_o corporal_a as_o the_o disciple_n see_v &_o enoy_v he_o with_o their_o corporaâ—_n eye_n at_o least_o spiritual_o since_o those_o who_o believe_v his_o resurrection_n not_o have_v see_v he_o almighty_a god_n call_v bless_v the_o viii_o meditationâ—_n of_o his_o apparition_n to_o the_o apostle_n upoâ—_n ascension_n day_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o saviour_n appear_v to_o his_o disciple_n tolâ—â—hem_o that_o the_o same_o day_n he_o waâ—_n to_o go_v to_o his_o father_n &_o that_o if_o they_o lâ—â—ued_v he_o they_o shall_v very_o be_v glad_a 〈◊〉_d regard_n that_o it_o be_v expedient_a for_o theâ—_n that_o he_o go_v to_o heaven_n ponder_v how_o desirous_a the_o discâ—â—ples_n be_v not_o to_o loose_v the_o corp_n orâ—â—_n presence_n of_o their_o master_n see_v it_o 〈◊〉_d necessary_a with_o these_o and_o other_o like_a speech_n to_o advertise_v they_o that_o be_v not_o only_o expedient_a for_o his_o 〈◊〉_d to_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n but_o also_o that_o it_o import_v they_o much_o thereby_o to_o make_v mere_a perfect_a their_o faith_n to_o raise_v their_o hope_n &_o to_o purify_v their_o charity_n for_o if_o i_o go_v not_o to_o my_o father_n our_o lord_n say_v unto_o they_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v not_o come_v to_o you_o gather_v hence_o that_o if_o to_o love_v the_o corporal_a presence_n of_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n with_o a_o love_n somewhat_o less_o pure_a &_o in_o part_n interest_v will_v have_v hinder_v the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o the_o discipl_n how_o much_o more_o will_v it_o hinder_v thou_o to_o love_v thyself_o or_o any_o other_o creature_n with_o a_o inordinate_a love_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o our_o lord_n say_v unto_o his_o discipl_n to_o comfort_v they_o rejoice_v my_o belove_a disciple_n at_o my_o departure_n because_o i_o go_v to_o prepare_v you_o a_o place_n ponder_n how_o that_o thy_o redeeâ—â—er_n direct_v like_o wise_a the_o same_o speech_n â—o_o thou_o as_o to_o his_o apostle_n rejoice_v because_o i_o go_v to_o heaven_n that_o now_o from_o this_o day_n forward_o thou_o may_v â—ave_n entrance_v therein_o rejoice_v for_o that_o i_o ascend_v and_o go_v before_o to_o open_v for_o thou_o those_o celestial_a 〈◊〉_d by_o which_o thou_o albeit_o a_o wretched_a &_o sinful_a creature_n may_v have_v frank_a and_o free_a entrance_n which_o beforâ—_n i_o ascend_v be_v not_o grant_v to_o the_o just_a and_o holy_a rejoice_v because_o i_o ascend_v to_o day_n 〈◊〉_d that_o thou_o may_v ascend_v to_o morrow_n 〈◊〉_d &_o be_v seat_v by_o i_o in_o the_o place_n assign_v thou_o by_o my_o father_n hence_o thou_o may_v receâ—ueâ—_n marvellous_a great_a joy_n and_o content_v for_o that_o thy_o lord_n and_o thy_o god_n ascendethâ—_n into_o heaven_n because_o for_o he_o principal_o it_o be_v create_v crave_v of_o he_o his_o divine_a grace_n that_o by_o meaneâ—â—_n of_o a_o good_a &_o virtuous_a life_n thou_o maisâ—_n deserve_v to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v he_o in_o his_o glory_n the_o â—_o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o lord_n have_v comfort_v his_o disciple_n say_v unto_o they_o tarry_v in_o the_o city_n tilâ—_n you_o be_v endue_v with_o power_n from_o above_o ponder_v that_o word_n tarry_v that_o be_v they_o shall_v abide_v rest_n and_o stay_v whereby_o he_o mean_v to_o signify_v thaâ—_n they_o be_v to_o expect_v he_o with_o patience_n and_o perseverance_n with_o repose_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n second_o god_n command_v they_o to_o keep_v in_o the_o city_n to_o give_v they_o to_o understand_v that_o this_o favour_n be_v not_o do_v to_o they_o alone_o but_o be_v also_o ordain_v for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o universal_a world_n gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o expect_v the_o come_n of_o this_o divine_a spirit_n with_o repose_n and_o quietness_n because_o god_n desire_v that_o his_o though_o they_o live_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o street_n and_o noise_n of_o the_o world_n may_v have_v their_o mind_n quiet_a and_o peaceable_a that_o they_o may_v pray_v and_o attend_v to_o he_o with_o such_o spirit_n and_o recollection_n as_o his_o divine_a majesty_n require_v &_o to_o thou_o shall_v be_v necessary_a the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o lord_n command_v his_o disciple_n forthwith_o to_o betake_v themselves_o to_o mount_v 〈◊〉_d because_o from_o thence_o he_o be_v â—ascend_v to_o heaven_n ponder_v how_o these_o holy_a disciple_n will_v call_v to_o mind_n that_o the_o 〈◊〉_d which_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n have_v choose_v to_o suffer_v injury_n &_o reproathe_v on_o the_o cross_n he_o now_o choose_v to_o mount_v thence_o up_o to_o heaven_n there_o to_o enjoy_v the_o immeasurable_a greatness_n of_o his_o glory_n &_o that_o the_o way_n to_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n be_v the_o mount_n olivet_n or_o of_o olive_n which_o signify_v charity_n and_o mercy_n gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o be_v charitable_a &_o merciful_a towards_o thy_o neighbour_n &_o to_o extol_v &_o magnify_v thâ—_n wisdom_n &_o providence_n of_o god_n who_o be_v able_a to_o make_v that_o which_o be_v the_o begin_n of_o thy_o humiliation_n &_o contempt_n to_o be_v the_o origin_n &_o cause_n oâ—_n thy_o exaltation_n &_o praise_n as_o may_v bâ—_n see_v in_o joseph_n who_o calamity_n iâ—â—â—amy_n &_o imprisonment_n god_n use_v as_o mean_n to_o make_v he_o sovereign_a lorâ—_n &_o king_n of_o egypt_n the_o ix_o meditation_n of_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o forty_o day_n be_v pass_v after_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n in_o which_o he_o have_v treat_v and_o converse_v with_o he_o the_o hour_n of_o his_o glorious_a ascension_n be_v come_v have_v all_o his_o disciple_n present_a he_o take_v his_o leave_n of_o they_o with_o manifold_a sign_n and_o demonstration_n of_o love_n and_o as_o a_o most_o love_a father_n who_o depart_v lift_v up_o his_o hand_n he_o bless_v they_o and_o so_o depart_v from_o they_o ponder_v how_o great_a the_o grief_n &_o feeling_n of_o these_o most_o love_a child_n will_v be_v for_o the_o departure_n of_o their_o father_n when_o they_o shall_v see_v that_o lord_n to_o leave_v they_o for_o who_o they_o have_v leave_v all_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v that_o then_o some_o will_v cast_v themselves_o at_o his_o foot_n other_o will_v kiss_v his_o most_o sacred_a hand_n other_o will_v â—ang_v upon_o his_o neck_n and_o all_o will_v say_v how_o o_o lord_n do_v â—hou_a go_v and_o leave_v we_o thus_o alone_o and_o orphan_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o so_o many_o enemy_n what_o shall_v child_n do_v without_o their_o father_n disciple_n without_o their_o master_n sheep_n without_o a_o shepherd_n &_o feeble_a and_o weak_a soldier_n without_o their_o captain_n but_o our_o lord_n comfort_v they_o promise_v they_o the_o favour_n and_o aid_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o his_o perpetual_a assistance_n and_o providence_n which_o never_o shall_v fail_v they_o gather_v hence_o desire_n that_o this_o lord_n before_o he_o depart_v to_o heaven_n vouchsafe_v to_o give_v thou_o his_o benediction_n &_o take_v hold_v spiritual_o of_o his_o hand_n cast_v thyself_o at_o his_o foot_n &_o hang_v on_o his_o neck_n thou_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d a_o other_o jacob_n say_v unto_o he_o i_o will_v not_o let_v thou_o go_v o_o lord_n unless_o thouâ—_n bless_v i_o for_o thereon_o my_o whole_a remedy_n and_o everlasting_a bliss_n depend_v the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o glorious_a boâ—dy_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n have_v imâ—parted_v his_o benediction_n to_o he_o in_o theiâ—_n presence_n ascend_v to_o heaven_n the_o disciple_n remain_v in_o suspense_n and_o astonish_v to_o behold_v their_o elias_n mount_v up_o to_o heaven_n &_o whereas_o they_o can_v not_o follow_v their_o lord_n with_o their_o body_n they_o follow_v he_o with_o their_o eye_n &_o heart_n ponder_v the_o great_a admiration_n of_o the_o angel_n and_o man_n which_o be_v there_o assemble_v see_v that_o sacred_a humanity_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n to_o mount_v above_o all_o celestial_a spirit_n towards_o that_o city_n and_o to_o be_v seat_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n who_o have_v be_v so_o much_o debase_v
and_o humble_v wherefore_o replenish_v with_o excessive_a joy_n and_o comfort_n they_o will_v say_v to_o each_o other_o ascend_v o_o lord_n ascend_v not_o to_o mount_v caluary_n to_o be_v crucify_v between_o two_o thief_n on_o a_o tree_n but_o unto_o the_o holy_a hill_n of_o zion_n iâ—_n the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n to_o be_v glorify_v between_o two_o divine_a person_n by_o the_o quyer_n of_o angel_n and_o bless_a soul_n that_o invisible_o accompany_v thou_o ascend_v o_o lord_n ascend_v to_o this_o sovereign_a court_n not_o to_o suffer_v and_o die_v â—ut_v to_o triumph_n over_o death_n itself_o &_o sin_n etc._n etc._n from_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v how_o well_o affliction_n endure_v for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v employ_v see_v he_o can_v and_o will_v reward_v and_o recompense_v they_o so_o large_o magnify_v and_o exalt_v above_o all_o creature_n he_o who_o humble_v himself_o and_o suffer_v more_o than_o all_o beseech_v he_o that_o since_o he_o say_v by_o saint_n john_n if_o i_o be_v exalt_v from_o the_o earth_n i_o will_v draw_v all_o thing_n to_o myself_o it_o may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o thou_o that_o thy_o mind_n and_o affection_n be_v separate_v from_o earthly_a vanity_n thou_o may_v ascend_v with_o he_o &_o his_o holy_a company_n to_o heaven_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o holy_a apostle_n after_o they_o have_v lose_v the_o sight_n oâ—_n their_o god_n and_o lord_n they_o wenâ—_v back_o to_o jerusalem_n with_o great_a joy_n because_o the_o same_o love_n that_o cause_v they_o so_o much_o to_o lament_v their_o loss_n enforce_v they_o on_o the_o other_o side_n to_o rejoice_v at_o his_o glorious_a triumph_n &_o entrance_n into_o that_o celestial_a country_n where_o he_o shall_v be_v receive_v of_o thosâ—_n courtier_n of_o heaven_n with_o singular_a ioâ—_a exultation_n &_o triumph_n some_o sing_a other_o playing_z on_o their_o admirable_a &_o melodious_a instrument_n ponder_v how_o different_a this_o thursday_n in_o mount_n olivet_n be_v from_o that_o friday_n in_o mount_n caluary_n there_o solitary_a here_o so_o well_o attend_v there_o nail_v on_o a_o cross_n here_o exalt_v above_o the_o cloud_n there_o cucify_v between_o two_o thief_n here_o environ_v with_o quire_n of_o angel_n there_o blaspheme_v and_o scorn_v here_o honour_v &_o renown_v final_o there_o suffe_v &_o die_v here_o reioye_v &_o triumph_v gather_v hence_o great_a comfort_n to_o see_v this_o so_o wonderful_a a_o mutation_n &_o change_n and_o rejoice_v in_o this_o day_n of_o christ_n ascension_n into_o heaven_n to_o be_v thy_o advocate_n &_o fear_v his_o come_v to_o be_v thy_o judge_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o joy_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n in_o this_o triumph_n of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v god_n be_v ascend_v in_o iubilation_n see_v the_o happy_a end_n of_o his_o travel_n ponder_v how_o much_o the_o eternal_a father_n exalt_v he_o above_o all_o who_o humble_v himself_o more_o than_o all_o give_v he_o for_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o cross_a a_o throne_n of_o majesty_n for_o the_o crown_n of_o thorn_n a_o crown_n of_o glory_n for_o the_o company_n of_o thief_n company_n of_o angel_n for_o the_o ignominy_n and_o blasphemy_n of_o man_n honour_n and_o praise_n of_o celestial_a spirit_n and_o because_o he_o descend_v first_o into_o the_o inferior_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n he_o make_v he_o ascend_v above_o all_o the_o heaven_n in_o conclusion_n that_o nature_n whereto_o it_o be_v say_v dust_n thou_o be_v &_o into_o dust_n thou_o shall_v return_v now_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n above_o all_o the_o heaven_n gather_v hence_o how_o requisite_a it_o be_v to_o humble_v thyself_o for_o christ_n so_o to_o be_v exalt_v with_o christ_n because_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o be_v like_a unto_o he_o in_o debafe_v and_o humble_v thyself_o in_o vain_a hope_v thou_o to_o follow_v he_o in_o ascend_v &_o reign_v ¶_o after_o the_o meditation_n of_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n to_o heaven_n it_o be_v much_o to_o the_o purpose_n to_o set_v down_o the_o meditation_n of_o his_o glory_n but_o in_o regard_n we_o have_v treat_v thereof_o in_o the_o first_o book_n together_o with_o the_o last_o thing_n of_o man_n we_o remit_v he_o who_o desire_v to_o read_v &_o medicate_v thereon_o to_o that_o place_n the_o x._o meditation_n of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o â—_o point_n to_o consider_v how_o after_o our_o saviour_n be_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n his_o disciple_n retire_v themselves_o into_o a_o upper_a chamber_n in_o jerusalem_n where_o they_o all_o persevere_v in_o continual_a prayer_n expect_v the_o holy_a ghost_n ponder_n that_o the_o strong_a and_o most_o effectual_a mean_n that_o may_v be_v to_o procure_v the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n into_o thy_o soul_n be_v a_o continual_a inflame_v and_o fervent_a perseverance_n in_o â—rayer_n for_o otherwise_o if_o when_o other_o pray_v thou_o sleep_v if_o when_o other_o aâ—â—end_v and_o be_v careful_a of_o their_o salvation_n and_o spiritual_a profit_n thou_o remain_v careless_a &_o negligent_a of_o thy_o own_o if_o when_o other_o have_v their_o mind_n and_o conversation_n with_o god_n thou_o have_v thy_o with_o man_n although_o thou_o be_v in_o company_n of_o the_o good_a and_o holy_a in_o one_o house_n and_o residence_n in_o one_o same_o religion_n this_o divine_a spirit_n will_v not_o come_v upon_o thou_o gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o persevere_v in_o prayer_n and_o to_o be_v frequent_a therein_o that_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n may_v come_v also_o upon_o thou_o as_o it_o come_v upon_o the_o apostle_n who_o with_o so_o many_o sigh_n &_o long_a desire_n expect_v its_o come_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o there_o come_v sudden_o a_o wind_n that_o fill_v the_o whole_a house_n where_o the_o apostle_n be_v in_o prayer_n ponder_v first_o how_o this_o wound_n and_o cool_v air_n of_o heaven_n do_v noâ—_n leave_v any_o chamber_n room_n closet_n oâ—_n corner_n of_o that_o house_n which_o it_o do_v noâ—_n penetrate_v to_o signify_v that_o this_o quikninâ—_n spirit_n be_v offer_v &_o give_v to_o all_o meâ—_n general_o in_o whatsoever_o part_n or_o coâ—â—ner_n of_o the_o world_n they_o be_v ponder_v second_o that_o when_o thâ—_n holy_a ghost_n enter_v into_o a_o soul_n it_o fill_v all_o her_o faculty_n by_o his_o power_n with_o verity_n and_o celestial_a virtues_n not_o leave_v any_o part_n void_a or_o unfurnished_a from_o hence_n thou_o shall_v gather_v that_o if_o thou_o desire_v this_o sovereign_a spirit_n shall_v replenish_v the_o house_n of_o thy_o soul_n with_o his_o divine_a grace_n and_o gift_n thou_o must_v not_o wander_v out_o of_o it_o distract_n &_o busi_v thy_o thought_n about_o creature_n but_o remain_v settle_v and_o quiet_o repose_v therein_o employ_v she_o in_o good_a desire_n thought_n &_o work_n for_o do_v so_o this_o divine_a spirit_n will_v fill_v thou_o with_o his_o abundant_a love_n &_o grace_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o holy_a ghost_n descend_v in_o form_n of_o fiery_a tongue_n upon_o all_o the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n that_o be_v retire_v in_o that_o house_n verify_v that_o which_o christ_n our_o lord_n say_v unto_o they_o i_o come_v to_o cast_v fire_n on_o earth_n and_o what_o will_v i_o but_o that_o it_o be_v kindle_v and_o inflame_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n ponder_n that_o the_o cause_n why_o this_o lord_n come_v in_o form_n of_o 〈◊〉_d be_v that_o the_o apostle_n may_v be_v like_a unto_o burn_a torch_n which_o shall_v set_v on_o fire_n the_o whole_a world_n &_o that_o they_o may_v illuminate_v &_o inflame_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n with_o this_o fire_n of_o divine_a 〈◊〉_d make_v they_o of_o wolf_n to_o become_v sheep_n of_o crow_n dove_n of_o lion_n lamb_n &_o of_o brutish_a people_n and_o infernal_a monster_n spiritual_a angella_n gather_v hence_o great_a desire_n that_o this_o fire_n will_v vouchsafe_v unto_o thou_o one_o spark_n of_o his_o â—eat_n that_o thy_o lip_n be_v purify_v as_o be_v those_o of_o the_o prophet_n thou_o may_v hence_o forward_o neither_o speak_v nor_o discourse_n of_o vain_a &_o base_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n but_o oâ—_n god_n and_o his_o praise_n endeavour_v with_o thy_o speuche_n and_o conversation_n to_o inflame_v thyself_o and_o those_o with_o who_o thou_o converse_a with_o the_o fire_n of_o thy_o divine_a love_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o albeit_o the_o discipleâ—_n which_o be_v in_o that_o chamber_n werâ—_n more_o than_o a_o hundred_o and_o all_o of_o 〈◊〉_d different_a merit_n yet_o that_o pure_a spiriâ—_n replenish_v all_o with_o his_o divine_a gift_n â—nd_v grace_n impart_v himself_o entire_o to_o every_o one_o ponder_n that_o although_o all_o be_v full_a of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n yet_o some_o receive_v great_a grace_n &_o benefit_n than_o other_o that_o be_v
the_o more_o holy_a receive_v great_a plenty_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o the_o most_o b._n virgin_n as_o full_a of_o grace_n &_o virtue_n receive_v more_o abundance_n thereof_o then_o all_o the_o rest_n together_o gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o dispose_v and_o prepare_v thyself_o to_o receive_v this_o divin_v spirit_n with_o the_o great_a fervour_n thou_o can_v because_o he_o communicate_v himself_o more_o abundant_o to_o he_o that_o be_v best_a prepare_v &_o to_o make_v thyself_o such_o the_o principal_a virtue_n which_o thou_o must_v procure_v to_o have_v be_v humility_n which_o conserve_v the_o rest_n as_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n say_v upon_o who_o repose_v my_o spirit_n say_v our_o lord_n but_o upon_o he_o that_o be_v humble_a and_o meek_a be_v thou_o then_o such_o aâ—_n one_o that_o with_o like_a disposition_n thou_o may_v receive_v and_o preserve_v in_o thy_o soul_n this_o divine_a spirit_n who_o resist_v the_o proâ—d_n and_o to_o the_o humble_a give_v his_o grace_n the_o xi_o meditation_n of_o the_o death_n of_o the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n our_o lady_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o b._n virgin_n our_o lady_n be_v now_o in_o year_n &_o god_n have_v determine_v she_o some_o time_n in_o this_o life_n which_o some_o believe_v be_v fifteen_o other_o more_o probable_o say_v that_o she_o live_v twenty_o three_o year_n after_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o she_o depart_v this_o life_n to_o heaven_n the_o 7â—_n year_n of_o her_o age_n almighty_a god_n have_v preserve_v she_o here_o all_o this_o time_n to_o give_v light_n to_o the_o world_n &_o for_o the_o comfort_n and_o benefit_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n &_o also_o that_o she_o may_v see_v the_o faith_n and_o name_n of_o her_o bless_a son_n diwlge_v and_o spread_v over_o all_o part_n of_o the_o world_n she_o have_v now_o most_o earnest_a and_o inflame_a desire_n to_o go_v to_o heaven_n where_o she_o be_v to_o find_v out_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n her_o son_n victorious_a and_o triumphant_a who_o she_o instant_o beseech_v to_o take_v she_o out_o oâ—_n this_o exile_n banishment_n &_o tempestuous_a sea_n &_o conduct_v she_o to_o that_o secure_a port_n of_o happiness_n where_o for_o ever_o she_o may_v enjoy_v his_o glorious_a sight_n &_o conpany_n ponder_n how_o this_o most_o bless_a son_n approve_v the_o pious_a desire_n of_o his_o dear_a mother_n and_o acknowledge_v the_o aspiration_n of_o her_o hart_n to_o be_v great_a than_o those_o of_o david_n where_o he_o say_v even_o as_o the_o hart_n desire_v after_o the_o fountain_n of_o water_n so_o do_v my_o soul_n desire_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n he_o send_v unto_o she_o a_o angel_n which_o many_o hoâ—ly_o father_n imagine_v be_v the_o angel_n s_o gabriel_n who_o come_v with_o a_o palm_n in_o his_o hand_n in_o token_n of_o the_o victory_n that_o this_o triumphant_a lady_n have_v get_v of_o sin_n of_o the_o devil_n &_o of_o death_n itself_o and_o the_o b._n virgin_n receive_v he_o with_o great_a comfort_n &_o joy_n of_o spirit_n confiâ—ering_v what_o she_o so_o much_o desire_v be_v â—ow_o to_o effect_v gather_v hence_o enkindle_v desire_n to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v god_n that_o when_o thy_o day_n shall_v end_v and_o death_n arrive_v â—hou_fw-mi may_v receive_v it_o with_o gust_n and_o â—oy_n hope_v by_o mean_n thereof_o to_o participate_v in_o heaven_n of_o the_o sweet_a presence_n and_o company_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n and_o of_o his_o most_o bless_a mother_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o son_n of_o god_n determine_v to_o fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o his_o most_o b._n mother_n the_o apostle_n be_v divide_v over_o the_o whole_a world_n preach_v the_o victory_n of_o their_o lord_n be_v miraculous_o assemble_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o b._n virgin_n who_o rejoice_v much_o at_o their_o come_n disclose_v unto_o they_o the_o news_n of_o her_o death_n with_o a_o cheerful_a &_o grave_a countenance_n declare_v unto_o they_o her_o desire_n to_o depart_v this_o life_n &_o to_o go_v to_o heaven_n which_o almighty_a god_n have_v grant_v unto_o she_o ponder_v the_o feel_n tear_n and_o tenderness_n of_o hart_n wherewith_o this_o doleâ—uli_fw-la relation_n afflict_a they_o all_o see_v their_o mother_n ready_a to_o depart_v thiâ—_n life_n and_o that_o divine_a sun_n illuminate_v the_o church_n to_o withdraw_v itself_o &_o go_v down_o ponder_v sâ—condly_o how_o the_o bleâ—â—sed_a virgin_n without_o any_o infirmity_n oâ—_n pain_n at_o all_o but_o of_o mere_a love_n and_o desire_v to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v her_o son_n in_o heaven_n betake_v herself_o to_o her_o poor_a bed_n &_o behold_v they_o all_o with_o a_o countenance_n rather_o divine_a then_o humane_a will_v they_o to_o come_v near_o &_o give_v they_o her_o blessing_n say_v god_n be_v with_o you_o my_o dear_o belove_a child_n lament_v not_o because_o i_o leave_v you_o but_o rejoice_v because_o i_o go_v to_o my_o best_a belove_a son_n gather_v hence_o a_o exceed_a desire_n to_o approach_v in_o spirit_n near_o unto_o this_o b._n lady_n &_o join_v thyself_o to_o his_o good_a company_n beseech_v she_o to_o give_v thou_o her_o holy_a blessing_n also_o that_o â—herwith_o thou_o may_v increase_v &_o go_v â—orward_o in_o grace_n &_o love_n of_o her_o god_n &_o thy_o lord_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o lord_n this_o happy_a hour_n be_v at_o hand_n 〈◊〉_d down_o from_o heaven_n accompany_v with_o innumerable_a angel_n by_o â—â—eir_n sight_n and_o presence_n to_o rejoice_v his_o â—ost_o b._n mother_n &_o to_o conduct_v her_o iâ—_n heaven_n ponder_v first_o the_o gracious_a and_o sweet_a word_n which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n use_v unto_o his_o sacred_a mother_n the_o bless_a virgin_n mary_n which_o may_v be_v the_o same_o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n speak_v to_o his_o espouse_v in_o the_o canticle_n 〈◊〉_d arise_v make_v haste_v my_o love_n my_o dove_n my_o beautiful_a and_o come_v for_o winter_n be_v now_o past_a the_o rain_n be_v go_v and_o depart_v the_o flower_n have_v appear_v iâ—_n our_o land_n come_v from_o libanus_fw-la mâ—_n espouse_v come_v from_o libanus_n comâ—_n thou_o shall_v the_o crown_v with_o thâ—_n crown_n of_o justice_n which_o thou_o have_v sâ—_n well_o deserve_v ponder_v second_o what_o &_o hoâ—_n great_a the_o jubilee_n and_o comfort_n weâ—â—_n that_o do_v traverse_v the_o hart_n of_o this_o 〈◊〉_d lady_n what_o thanks_o she_o give_v her_o soâ—_n and_o her_o god_n for_o such_o benefit_n bâ—_n stow_v upon_o she_o and_o for_o vouch_v sâ—â—fing_v to_o cloth_n himself_o with_o her_o fleâ—â—_n and_o blood_n in_o her_o virginal_a wombâ—_n and_o call_n to_o mind_n the_o manner_n of_o 〈◊〉_d death_n on_o the_o cross_n will_v say_v o_o 〈◊〉_d father_n as_o thou_o be_v god_n and_o my_o 〈◊〉_d as_o man_n into_o thy_o hand_n o_o lord_n i_o coâ—_n mend_v my_o spirit_n and_o with_o thâ—_n word_n she_o yield_v her_o spirit_n to_o hiâ—_n who_o she_o have_v invest_v within_o herself_o from_o hence_o thou_o shall_v gather_v affection_n to_o praise_n god_n our_o lord_n in_o who_o sight_n the_o death_n of_o this_o lady_n be_v precious_a give_v she_o so_o copious_a and_o large_a a_o recompense_n for_o her_o labour_n trust_v in_o like_a sort_n to_o receive_v reward_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v endure_v for_o his_o service_n &_o glory_n that_o so_o thy_o death_n may_v be_v precious_a in_o his_o sight_n as_o be_v that_o of_o his_o saint_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o holy_a apostle_n and_o disciple_n of_o our_o lord_n when_o they_o behold_v that_o body_n without_o life_n of_o which_o our_o life_n have_v take_v flesh_n they_o â—ll_o prostrate_v themselves_o upon_o the_o ground_n kiss_v it_o with_o great_a tenderness_n devotion_n &_o affection_n then_o lay_v it_o forth_o with_o upon_o a_o beer_n they_o â—ooke_v it_o on_o their_o shoulder_n and_o carry_v it_o through_o the_o city_n of_o hierusaâ—em_n sing_v hymn_n and_o devout_a â—rayers_n till_o they_o arrive_v at_o the_o sepulchre_n where_o it_o be_v to_o be_v place_v ponder_v how_o their_o grief_n at_o such_o â—me_n as_o the_o holy_a body_n be_v put_v into_o the_o monument_n be_v renew_v &_o that_o they_o devout_o kiss_v and_o with_o great_a reverence_n adore_v it_o again_o &_o again_o not_o be_v able_a to_o withdraw_v their_o eye_n from_o thence_o where_o they_o have_v their_o heart_n hence_o stir_v up_o in_o thyself_o a_o tender_a feel_n &_o sorrow_n for_o the_o absence_n of_o this_o b._n lady_n &_o a_o earnest_a desire_n spiritual_o with_o thy_o best_a endeavour_n to_o accompany_v her_o holy_a body_n conforge_v thyself_o with_o the_o quire_n of_o angel_n &_o the_o disciple_n to_o sing_v with_o they_o her_o praise_n beseech_v she_o to_o obtain_v thou_o such_o a_o death_n as_o thou_o may_v inâ—_n her_o company_n enjoy_v for_o ever_o the_o presence_n &_o glory_n of_o her_o