of_o the_o same_o in_o the_o morning_n shut_v out_o all_o other_o thought_n from_o thy_o heart_n and_o let_v thy_o employment_n be_v to_o reflect_v upon_o and_o repeat_v the_o point_n prepare_v overnight_o for_o this_o morning_n exercise_n and_o think_v that_o thou_o be_v present_o to_o talk_v with_o thy_o lord_n god_n 3._o wherefore_o make_v as_o it_o be_v confer_v 3._o weigh_v his_o majesty_n with_o who_o thou_o confer_v a_o stand_n for_o a_o short_a space_n before_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o place_n of_o prayer_n imagine_v that_o thy_o great_a creator_n who_o the_o angel_n adore_v be_v present_a in_o the_o oratory_n expect_v thou_o to_o enter_v discourse_n with_o he_o and_o behold_v thy_o behaviour_n in_o thy_o prayer_n let_v this_o truth_n make_v a_o deep_a impression_n in_o thy_o mind_n and_o thereupon_o yield_v he_o most_o profound_a reverence_n with_o body_n and_o heart_n as_o crave_v permission_n to_o confer_v with_o his_o majesty_n 4._o then_o with_o bend_a knee_n begin_v petition_n 4._o begin_v with_o oblation_n and_o petition_n thy_o prayer_n first_o offer_v up_o to_o thy_o lord_n god_n all_o the_o cogitation_n word_n and_o action_n of_o thy_o whole_a life_n particular_o present_v unto_o he_o this_o present_a exercise_n now_o intend_v to_o his_o honour_n and_o glory_n and_o humble_o implore_v his_o gracious_a assistance_n that_o thou_o may_v perform_v this_o thy_o practice_n with_o such_o attention_n devotion_n and_o reverence_n as_o befit_v one_o that_o speak_v with_o his_o lord_n and_o saviour_n 5._o incontinent_o after_o this_o imagine_v mystery_n then_o apply_v thy_o sense_n to_o the_o mystery_n thyself_o present_a to_o the_o mystery_n thou_o intend_v to_o meditate_v on_o and_o in_o the_o very_a place_n where_o it_o befall_v for_o this_o will_v fix_v thy_o fancy_n from_o wander_a as_o if_o thy_o theme_n be_v of_o christ_n incarnation_n think_v thou_o see_v the_o glorious_a archangel_n enter_v the_o secret_a chamber_n of_o the_o sacred_a virgin_n and_o there_o listen_v to_o their_o mutual_a discourse_n so_o if_o thy_o subject_n be_v of_o thy_o saviour_n flagellation_n suppose_v a_o pillar_n before_o thou_o with_o thy_o dear_a lord_n fasten_v thereunto_o and_o eye_n those_o inhuman_a executioner_n how_o cruel_o they_o whip_v and_o beat_v he_o and_o thus_o thou_o be_v to_o vary_v thy_o fancy_n and_o conform_v it_o to_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o mystery_n 6._o and_o when_o the_o mystery_n be_v thus_o present_a to_o thy_o mind_n make_v thy_o petition_n obtain_v and_o beg_v what_o thou_o intend_v to_o obtain_v and_o beg_v that_o which_o thou_o propose_v to_o obtain_v by_o this_o exercise_n as_o if_o thy_o meditation_n be_v concern_v christ_n incarnation_n let_v thy_o prayer_n be_v for_o spiritual_a light_n that_o thou_o may_v clear_o penetrate_v and_o perceive_v that_o ineffable_a love_n which_o move_v he_o to_o be_v make_v man_n for_o thy_o sake_n if_o it_o be_v of_o his_o passion_n ask_v the_o grace_n of_o compassion_n and_o 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discourse_n so_o far_o only_a as_o many_o help_n to_o heat_v thy_o will_n with_o pious_a affection_n and_o solid_a resolution_n wherefore_o from_o each_o consideration_n extract_v some_o affection_n and_o from_o every_o affection_n draw_v some_o determinate_a and_o particular_a resolution_n to_o do_v this_o very_a day_n this_o or_o that_o thing_n for_o thy_o lord_n honour_n to_o reform_v this_o or_o that_o fault_n or_o imperfection_n and_o to_o mortify_v thy_o sensuality_n in_o this_o or_o that_o occasion_n and_o this_o be_v the_o true_a fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o prayer_n 9_o be_v resolute_a also_o in_o stay_v out_o expire_v or_o leave_v off_o before_o the_o time_n allot_v for_o prayer_n be_v expire_v the_o full_a time_n allot_v for_o thy_o prayer_n and_o stir_v not_o from_o it_o through_o any_o dryness_n in_o devotion_n or_o any_o trouble_n of_o distraction_n for_o such_o a_o prayer_n be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n more_o profitable_a to_o a_o soul_n use_v diligent_a resistance_n and_o patient_a expectance_n of_o god_n grace_n than_o when_o it_o sensible_o partake_v of_o the_o sweet_n and_o abundance_n of_o devotion_n 10._o thy_o exercise_n be_v end_v thyself_o in_o the_o end_n reflect_v how_o thou_o have_v behave_v thyself_o insist_v a_o while_n in_o the_o examination_n of_o thyself_o and_o reflect_v how_o thou_o have_v behave_v thyself_o in_o thy_o prayer_n if_o thou_o find_v all_o well_o give_v thy_o good_a god_n all_o the_o thanks_o if_o thou_o have_v be_v negligent_a resolve_v upon_o amendment_n and_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o ill_a success_n that_o thou_o fail_v not_o for_o the_o future_a 11._o let_v the_o matter_n or_o mystery_n medition_n and_o order_n well_o the_o matter_n of_o thy_o medition_n thou_o mean_v to_o meditate_v upon_o be_v well_o order_v as_o if_o thou_o propose_v to_o thyself_o thy_o saviour_n life_n and_o passion_n make_v thy_o entrance_n at_o his_o incarnation_n and_o due_o proceed_v in_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o ensue_a mystery_n and_o leap_v not_o inconstant_o from_o one_o to_o another_o chap._n xxxvi_o a_o exercise_n before_o the_o sacred_a communion_n 1._o the_o conformation_n of_o the_o place_n for_o place_n 1._o the_o place_n the_o settle_n of_o thy_o mind_n may_v be_v to_o imagine_v thy_o saviour_n christ_n encompass_v with_o his_o angel_n and_o saint_n who_o all_o adore_v his_o divine_a majesty_n with_o all_o possible_a reverencâ—_n 2._o make_v thou_o also_o thy_o humble_a house_n 2._o beg_v of_o thy_o saviour_n to_o fit_v up_o thy_o poor_a house_n address_n unto_o he_o and_o since_o he_o vouchsafe_v to_o divert_v into_o the_o harbour_n of_o thy_o poor_a heart_n entreat_v he_o to_o send_v before_o he_o such_o ornament_n as_o be_v necessary_a for_o his_o worthy_a entertainment_n because_o thy_o poverty_n be_v uncapable_a to_o provide_v what_o be_v suitable_a to_o so_o great_a a_o majesty_n 3._o then_o reflect_v who_o it_o be_v that_o intend_v it_o 3._o think_v what_o guest_n be_v to_o lodge_v in_o it_o to_o lodge_v with_o thou_o it_o be_v sure_o he_o who_o the_o angel_n name_v jesus_n the_o saviour_n of_o man_n kind_a he_o who_o only_o can_v cure_v thy_o wound_n he_o who_o so_o dear_o love_v thou_o and_o take_v such_o care_n of_o thy_o salvation_n that_o he_o come_v purposely_o and_o personal_o to_o procure_v it_o interpose_v his_o authority_n hazard_v his_o honour_n and_o lose_v his_o life_n for_o thou_o upon_o a_o ignominious_a cross_n and_o be_v sure_a to_o insist_v upon_o this_o pious_a consideration_n as_o be_v very_o proper_a to_o prepare_v thy_o soul_n for_o the_o receive_n of_o this_o most_o holy_a sacrament_n according_a to_o our_o saviour_n precept_n as_o often_o as_o you_o shall_v do_v these_o thing_n you_o shall_v do_v they_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o 4._o consider_v to_o what_o end_n thy_o dear_a thou_o 4._o why_o he_o come_v to_o thou_o lord_n come_v unto_o thou_o sure_o to_o conclude_v a_o union_n between_o himself_o and_o thy_o soul_n whence_o result_v a_o certain_a divine_a life_n which_o thou_o henceforth_o enjoy_v by_o this_o sweet_a union_n with_o thy_o saviour_n for_o the_o food_n we_o take_v beget_v humour_n of_o the_o same_o quality_n which_o itself_o be_v of_o and_o consequent_o no_o marvel_n if_o this_o heavenly_a food_n and_o divine_a nourishment_n do_v in_o some_o sort_n deify_v the_o soul_n he_o that_o eat_v i_o shall_v live_v for_o i_o say_v our_o lord_n 5._o let_v thy_o next_o consideration_n be_v to_o who_o he_o come_v to_o a_o little_a worm_n come_v 5._o to_o who_o he_o come_v of_o the_o earth_n to_o a_o vessel_n full_a of_o filth_n and_o rottenness_n and_o perhaps_o which_o be_v far_o worse_o even_o to_o his_o enemy_n to_o the_o contemner_n of_o his_o command_n to_o the_o wilful_a transgressor_n of_o his_o law_n to_o a_o base_a runaway_n who_o have_v forsake_v the_o colour_n of_o his_o lord_n god_n and_o take_v part_n with_o the_o devil_n 6._o make_v
so_o worthy_a and_o so_o wonderful_a that_o be_v all_o the_o power_n and_o prerogative_n all_o the_o virtue_n wisdom_n and_o quality_n of_o all_o creature_n unite_v in_o one_o individual_a nature_n it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o in_o respect_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o greatness_n as_o the_o least_o drop_n of_o water_n be_v in_o comparison_n of_o the_o vast_a ocean_n wherefore_o i_o beg_v of_o thou_o o_o immense_a and_o inaccessible_a godhead_n only_a so_o much_o to_o know_v conceive_v believe_v and_o understand_v of_o thy_o hide_a majesty_n as_o may_v efficacious_o move_v my_o will_n to_o thou_o and_o i_o content_v myself_o with_o so_o much_o light_n of_o thy_o divinity_n as_o may_v force_v i_o to_o love_v thou_o ardent_o effectual_o perseverant_o o_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o love_n fill_v my_o heart_n with_o the_o sweet_a influence_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a grace_n that_o i_o may_v in_o some_o measure_n discover_v how_o good_a and_o gracious_a thou_o be_v to_o i_o and_o to_o all_o thy_o creature_n o_o let_v i_o still_o remember_v thy_o mercy_n ever_o dread_v thy_o justice_n and_o continual_o admire_v and_o adore_v thy_o power_n and_o providence_n ah_o my_o noble_a soul_n stamp_v with_o thy_o creator_n lovely_a image_n endow_v with_o the_o excellency_n of_o understanding_n to_o know_v he_o of_o will_n to_o love_v he_o of_o memory_n to_o rest_v in_o he_o why_o adhere_v thou_o not_o fast_o to_o he_o only_o in_o pure_a and_o perfect_a delight_n forget_v and_o forego_v all_o sensible_a and_o worldly_a object_n 5._o o_o that_o i_o be_v so_o ravish_v with_o thy_o love_n and_o like_n my_o only_a amiable_a lord_n god_n that_o through_o joy_n jubily_n and_o admiration_n i_o may_v feel_v no_o self_n at_o all_o no_o sense_n no_o change_n no_o inequality_n that_o no_o prosperity_n may_v puff_n i_o up_o no_o adversity_n deject_v i_o no_o accident_n separate_v i_o from_o thou_o o_o my_o god_n of_o infinite_a love_n and_o liberality_n o_o that_o i_o can_v be_v ever_o joyful_a in_o thou_o ever_o grateful_a to_o thou_o and_o ever_o mindful_a of_o thy_o inhabit_v presence_n within_o i_o thou_o be_v always_o near_o to_o my_o soul_n o_o my_o good_a god_n than_o my_o soul_n be_v to_o my_o body_n always_o conserve_n counsel_v dispose_n direct_v incite_v and_o inspire_v it_o to_o thy_o love_n and_o will_v thou_o not_o o_o my_o senseless_a and_o sinful_a soul_n be_v always_o cautious_a and_o circumspect_a how_o thou_o behave_v thyself_o in_o thy_o lord_n presence_n who_o be_v so_o tender_o careful_a of_o thy_o safety_n o_o let_v his_o love_n be_v no_o long_o neglect_v his_o sweet_a invitation_n no_o long_o slight_v o_o that_o thou_o will_v henceforth_o walk_v before_o he_o as_o befit_v his_o chaste_a and_o holy_a spouse_n with_o all_o respect_n and_o reverence_n fear_v and_o fidelity_n courage_n and_o constancy_n prepare_v thyself_o diligent_o for_o his_o divine_a embrace_n 6._o grant_v i_o beseech_v thou_o o_o mighty_a and_o merciful_a creator_n that_o my_o whole_a time_n and_o thought_n may_v be_v total_o take_v up_o in_o the_o contemplation_n of_o thy_o unmeasurable_a benefit_n and_o bounty_n towards_o i_o for_o i_o know_v lord_n that_o i_o be_o true_o nothing_o and_o yet_o thou_o care_v for_o i_o o_o my_o love_a maker_n as_o if_o thou_o have_v no_o other_o creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n thou_o deliver_v i_o from_o innumerable_a danger_n adorn_v i_o with_o many_o gift_n and_o grace_n give_v i_o leave_v at_o all_o time_n to_o have_v free_a access_n to_o thy_o throne_n of_o mercy_n so_o that_o with_o one_o holy_a thought_n one_o humble_a sigh_n one_o devout_a desire_n i_o may_v draw_v near_o to_o thou_o and_o enjoy_v thou_o and_o in_o thou_o all_o comfort_n and_o content_v o_o divine_a privilege_n to_o discover_v to_o thou_o my_o want_n lay_v open_a my_o wound_n and_o bold_o declare_v my_o wish_n as_o to_o my_o near_a dear_a and_o trusty_a friend_n and_o familiar_a and_o to_o be_v sure_a of_o supply_n salve_n and_o succour_v in_o all_o my_o necessity_n o_o what_o goodness_n what_o grace_n what_o mercy_n be_v this_o o_o my_o soul_n how_o love_v and_o liberal_a a_o lord_n have_v we_o how_o love_v in_o mercy_n how_o liberal_a in_o bounty_n ah_o our_o unthankfulness_n to_o requite_v our_o unworthiness_n to_o deserve_v his_o favour_n up_o my_o heart_n be_v no_o long_o ungrateful_a and_o unfaithful_a to_o so_o great_a good_a and_o gracious_a a_o benefactor_n yes_o o_o bless_a and_o bountiful_a giver_n i_o now_o say_v cordial_o and_o will_v ever_o stand_v to_o iâ—_n coâ—ragiously_o i_o will_v henceforth_o love_v thou_o o_o my_o lord_n my_o love_n my_o life_n my_o strength_n my_o support_n my_o home_n my_o harbour_n and_o my_o happiness_n i_o will_v remember_v thy_o sweet_a word_n to_o all_o sinner_n why_o will_v you_o perish_v o_o child_n as_o i_o live_v i_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n but_o that_o he_o will_v turn_v to_o i_o anâ—_n live_v i_o will_v behold_v thy_o sacred_a wound_n suffer_v for_o i_o able_a to_o move_v a_o rock_n to_o love_n and_o compassion_n and_o though_o i_o be_o ashamed_a to_o think_v what_o i_o have_v be_v and_o how_o little_a i_o have_v do_v how_o much_o thou_o have_v endure_v for_o i_o how_o long_o thou_o have_v expect_v i_o how_o love_o thou_o have_v beseech_v i_o and_o how_o poor_o i_o have_v correspond_v to_o thou_o yet_o i_o know_v o_o my_o lord_n thou_o cease_v not_o to_o be_v god_n and_o good_a though_o i_o be_o weak_a and_o wicked_a therefore_o i_o will_v take_v yet_o courage_n in_o thy_o service_n and_o confident_o hope_v that_o thou_o who_o sought_v after_o i_o a_o lose_a sheep_n will_v merciful_o receive_v i_o now_o i_o seek_v after_o thou_o my_o love_a shepherd_n with_o a_o right_a intention_n real_a resolution_n and_o inflame_a affection_n 7._o yes_o o_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o love_n heaven_z and_o earth_n shall_v soon_o perisho_v than_o my_o confidence_n in_o thy_o sweet_a mercy_n and_o my_o saviour_n merit_n if_o thou_o repel_v i_o i_o will_v run_v after_o thou_o if_o thou_o shut_v thy_o door_n against_o i_o i_o will_v never_o leave_v knock_v and_o if_o thou_o kill_v i_o yet_o i_o will_v trust_v in_o thou_o i_o whole_o cast_v myself_o upon_o thy_o holy_a will_n providence_n and_o protection_n i_o protest_v with_o heart_n and_o mouth_n that_o i_o now_o be_o and_o henceforth_o will_v be_v entire_o thou_o that_o i_o have_v nothing_o seek_v nothing_o fear_v nothing_o desire_v nothing_o demand_v nothing_o want_v nothing_o will_v nothing_o but_o thou_o only_o my_o lord_n my_o love_n and_o my_o all_o and_o i_o firm_o purpose_v to_o serve_v and_o love_v thou_o o_o sacred_a and_o supreme_a majesty_n simple_o sincere_o pure_o and_o perseverant_o not_o for_o any_o fear_n of_o pain_n or_o punishment_n not_o for_o any_o self-interest_n of_o what_o this_o world_n can_v offer_v or_o the_o next_o afford_v not_o for_o the_o least_o hope_n of_o heaven_n or_o happiness_n but_o i_o will_v thou_o seek_v thou_o and_o love_v thou_o for_o thyself_o only_o o_o my_o all-sufficient_a lord_n god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a object_n sweet_a compleatment_n and_o solid_a contentment_n of_o my_o soul_n pardon_v i_o protect_v i_o and_o provide_v for_o i_o for_o thou_o be_v my_o only_a hope_n and_o happiness_n for_o tvesday_n of_o the_o knowledge_n and_o diffidence_n in_o ourselves_o the_o second_o exercise_n 1._o what_o be_v man_n o_o omnipotent_a creator_n what_o be_v this_o man_n that_o thou_o shall_v be_v mindful_a of_o he_o he_o be_v nothing_o o_o lord_n and_o i_o be_o the_o least_o and_o worst_a of_o those_o nothing_o because_o i_o have_v least_o correspond_v to_o thy_o grace_n and_o make_v worst_a use_v of_o thy_o gift_n o_o give_v i_o light_n reach_v forth_o thy_o hand_n to_o this_o blind_a creature_n cry_v after_o thou_o o_o thou_o true_a light_n of_o the_o world_n and_o life_n of_o my_o soul_n that_o now_o at_o length_n i_o may_v due_o diligent_o cordial_o and_o abyssal_o dive_v into_o my_o own_o baseness_n weakness_n 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aprearance_n which_o be_v usual_o present_v at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n 10._o if_o thy_o obstinate_a enemy_n who_o be_v illusion_n the_o four_o assault_n be_v by_o false_a illusion_n ever_o study_v to_o supplant_v thou_o shall_v at_o this_o time_n set_v upon_o thou_o with_o false_a appearance_n and_o transfiguration_n of_o himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n thy_o best_a way_n be_v to_o recurre_v to_o the_o certain_a knowledge_n of_o thy_o own_o nothing_o and_o bold_o to_o answer_v he_o depart_v o_o thou_o accurse_a devil_n into_o heaven_n against_o which_o have_v recourse_n to_o the_o confession_n of_o thy_o own_o nothing_o and_o admit_v they_o not_o though_o they_o seem_v to_o come_v from_o heaven_n thy_o own_o darkness_n i_o neither_o deserve_v nor_o desire_v any_o vision_n i_o need_v no_o other_o thing_n than_o the_o mercy_n of_o my_o jesus_n the_o prayer_n of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n and_o the_o assistauce_n of_o the_o saint_n yea_o though_o thou_o have_v reason_n to_o 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disposition_n stand_v therefore_o timely_a to_o thy_o arm_n my_o beloved_a before_o this_o great_a day_n of_o battle_n steal_v upon_o thou_o and_o fight_v now_o valiant_o and_o generous_o against_o thy_o violent_a passion_n and_o imperfection_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v prepare_v at_o that_o time_n which_o take_v from_o thou_o all_o other_o time_n and_o power_n to_o perform_v it_o chap._n xx._n that_o we_o must_v never_o flatttr_n ourselves_o as_o have_v subdue_v our_o enemy_n but_o must_v often_o return_v to_o our_o wont_a exercise_n as_o if_o we_o be_v yet_o novice_n in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n i_o have_v yet_o one_o thing_n o_o beloved_a victory_n never_o persuade_v thyself_o thou_o have_v get_v a_o full_a victory_n to_o tell_v thou_o of_o which_o be_v that_o thou_o never_o persuade_v thyself_o to_o have_v get_v a_o full_a victory_n over_o any_o one_o of_o thy_o passion_n though_o perchance_o thou_o have_v for_o a_o long_a time_n together_o feel_v no_o motion_n thereof_o but_o 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this_o inflame_a desire_n consider_v that_o thy_o lord_n god_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o admirable_a excellency_n of_o goodness_n majesty_n wisdom_n beauty_n and_o other_o infinite_a perfection_n be_v more_o than_o worthy_a to_o be_v serve_v and_o honour_v by_o thou_o and_o all_o creature_n that_o to_o serve_v and_o succour_v thou_o this_o greatness_n have_v condescend_v to_o compassionate_v thy_o weakness_n and_o to_o suffer_v for_o thou_o in_o his_o sacred_a humanity_n for_o thirty_o three_o year_n space_n during_o which_o time_n he_o cure_v and_o salve_v thy_o stink_a sore_n which_o be_v gangrene_v by_o the_o soul_n contagion_n of_o sin_n not_o with_o medicinal_a oil_n ordinary_a wine_n and_o common_a plaster_n but_o with_o the_o most_o precious_a balsom_a of_o his_o own_o sacred_a blood_n and_o with_o unguent_n confect_v of_o his_o pure_a flesh_n tear_v from_o his_o body_n by_o scourge_n thorn_n and_o nail_n weigh_v also_o the_o importance_n of_o this_o his_o service_n since_o 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thy_o prayer_n hope_n text._n prayer_n must_v also_o be_v strengthen_v with_o hope_n strengthen_v thy_o soul_n with_o a_o live_v by_o hope_n in_o god_n that_o through_o his_o infinite_a love_n he_o will_v bestow_v on_o thou_o the_o now_o demand_v grace_n or_o gift_n or_o something_o that_o be_v better_a for_o thou_o or_o both_o together_o and_o although_o he_o so_o long_a delay_n his_o answer_n that_o thou_o may_v doubt_v he_o deny_v what_o thou_o ask_v yet_o remain_v constant_o in_o this_o hope_n and_o never_o slacken_v therefore_o either_o thy_o prayer_n or_o thy_o practice_n or_o thy_o confidence_n knock_v and_o though_o god_n seem_v to_o reject_v thy_o prayer_n yet_o persevere_v knock_v 3._o yea_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v to_o thou_o that_o god_n reject_v thou_o and_o thy_o prayer_n yet_o do_v thou_o still_o humble_v thyself_o more_o and_o more_o before_o he_o increase_a thy_o faith_n and_o comfort_v thyself_o with_o hope_n in_o thy_o saviour_n for_o the_o more_o fervent_o and_o frequent_o thou_o interpose_v this_o constant_a hope_n in_o god_n even_o in_o such_o violent_a repulse_n and_o as_o it_o be_v manifest_a reprobation_n of_o thy_o prayer_n the_o more_o thou_o becom_a please_v and_o grateful_a unto_o he_o 4._o and_o therefore_o thou_o be_v always_o deny_v and_o always_o thank_v he_o as_o well_o when_o he_o grant_v as_o when_o he_o deny_v to_o return_v he_o grateful_a thanks_o who_o thou_o acknowledge_v no_o less_o good_a wise_a and_o love_a in_o thy_o behalf_n when_o he_o seem_v to_o cast_v out_o thy_o petition_n than_o when_o he_o grant_v it_o keep_v then_o a_o ever-constant_a courageous_a and_o joyful_a mind_n in_o all_o event_n whether_o good_a or_o bad_a and_o humble_o submit_v thyself_o to_o the_o infallible_a wisdom_n and_o all-ordering_a providence_n of_o thy_o lord_n god_n chap._n xxii_o what_o inward_a or_o mental_a prayer_n be_v and_o what_o contemplation_n and_o the_o use_n thereof_o
inward_a or_o mental_a prayer_n be_v a_o aswaye_v 1._o mental_a prayer_n include_v aswaye_v elevation_n of_o the_o mind_n to_o god_n and_o it_o always_o include_v either_o to_o a_o actual_a or_o virtual_a petition_n of_o something_o 2._o virtual_a petition_n be_v when_o the_o mind_n be_v lift_v up_o to_o god_n to_o obtain_v thing_n either_o a_o virtual_a petition_v â—_o some_o thing_n some_o grace_n from_o he_o show_v he_o our_o necessity_n simple_o and_o brief_o without_o any_o discourse_n or_o consideration_n of_o any_o other_o thing_n as_o when_o i_o elevate_v my_o mind_n to_o god_n and_o confess_v before_o he_o my_o weakness_n both_o to_o do_v well_o and_o to_o defend_v myself_o from_o do_v evil_a this_o sort_n of_o prayer_n be_v proper_o term_v virtual_a because_o when_o i_o thus_o brief_o lay_v my_o mind_n open_a to_o god_n he_o well_o know_v what_o be_v there_o want_v and_o how_o much_o i_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o his_o help_n explication_n and_o this_o virtual_o imply_v a_o humble_a supplication_n to_o his_o divine_a majesty_n that_o he_o will_v vouchsafe_v to_o supply_v my_o necessity_n and_o by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o this_o confession_n of_o thy_o own_o want_n and_o weakness_n be_v real_a and_o manifest_a and_o thy_o desire_n efficacious_a and_o thy_o confidence_n lively_a by_o so_o much_o also_o thy_o demand_n shall_v be_v of_o more_o force_n and_o value_n 3._o there_o be_v also_o another_o kind_n of_o inward_a virtual_a prayer_n which_o consist_v in_o a_o simple_a behold_v or_o contemplation_n of_o god_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o this_o prayer_n be_v when_o we_o silent_o desire_v and_o as_o it_o be_v put_v our_o lord_n in_o remembrance_n of_o that_o grace_n we_o former_o demand_v 4._o learn_v o_o my_o belove_a this_o way_n of_o prayer_n and_o make_v it_o familiar_a unto_o thou_o by_o the_o frequent_a use_n of_o it_o for_o experience_n will_v give_v thou_o to_o understand_v that_o it_o be_v the_o best_a armour_n of_o proof_n against_o all_o enemy_n adversity_n and_o danger_n have_v it_o therefore_o always_o in_o readiness_n that_o where_o and_o whensoever_o need_n require_v thou_o may_v make_v use_n thereof_o 5._o actual_a petition_n or_o actual_a inward_a prayer_n be_v when_o grace_n be_v ask_v mind_n or_o a_o actual_a ask_n by_o word_n express_v in_o the_o mind_n by_o word_n express_v in_o the_o mind_n in_o this_o or_o the_o like_a manner_n give_v i_o o_o my_o lord_n god_n this_o grace_n this_o benefit_n for_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o most_o sacred_a name_n or_o thus_o i_o steadfast_o believe_v o_o my_o god_n that_o it_o be_v thy_o holy_a will_n i_o shall_v beg_v of_o thou_o this_o grace_n which_o i_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o do_v thou_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n accomplish_v thy_o own_o pleasure_n in_o i_o 6._o thus_o also_o thou_o may_v present_v before_o god_n divine_a majesty_n thy_o enemy_n which_o annoy_v thou_o or_o thy_o sin_n which_o afflict_v thou_o join_v therewith_o thy_o own_o weakness_n to_o resist_v they_o and_o say_v o_o lord_n look_v upon_o thy_o own_o creature_n make_v by_o thy_o holy_a hand_n and_o redeem_v by_o thy_o precious_a blood_n behold_v also_o thy_o enemy_n and_o i_o outrageous_o reach_v at_o i_o and_o strive_v to_o take_v i_o from_o thou_o and_o tear_v i_o in_o piece_n o_o my_o god_n to_o thou_o i_o only_o fly_v in_o thou_o only_o i_o trust_v consider_v my_o weakness_n and_o my_o enemy_n strength_n who_o will_v infallible_o subject_v i_o to_o his_o tyranny_n if_o i_o be_o leave_v destitute_a of_o thy_o powerful_a protection_n chap._n xxiii_o how_o we_o may_v join_v contemplation_n to_o this_o inward_a prayer_n 1._o if_o sometime_o thou_o be_v willing_a to_o settle_v thyself_o to_o mental_a prayer_n for_o a_o certain_a space_n of_o time_n as_o a_o hour_n or_o more_o thou_o may_v join_v passion_n take_v some_o point_n of_o christ_n death_n or_o passion_n to_o this_o way_n of_o prayer_n certain_a meditation_n upon_o the_o life_n and_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n apply_v always_o his_o action_n to_o that_o virtue_n thou_o then_o demand_v and_o so_o meditate_v upon_o they_o both_o together_o 2._o for_o example_n patience_n be_v the_o virtue_n thou_o be_v now_o in_o quest_n of_o choose_v therefore_o for_o the_o subject_n of_o demand_v and_o apply_v his_o action_n to_o the_o virtue_n thou_o demand_v thy_o meditation_n some_o mystery_n of_o christ_n crucifixion_n as_o how_o cruel_o he_o be_v despoil_v of_o his_o garment_n which_o be_v barbarous_o rend_v from_o his_o body_n carry_v away_o part_n of_o his_o sacred_a flesh_n which_o cleave_v fast_o unto_o they_o with_o what_o ourcry_n and_o patience_n as_o for_o example_n to_o patience_n curse_n they_o crown_v and_o uncrown_v he_o with_o thorn_n iterate_v again_o and_o again_o that_o terrible_a torment_n how_o this_o most_o innocent_a lamb_n be_v fasten_v with_o nail_n to_o the_o wood_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o lift_v up_o into_o the_o air_n with_o unspeakable_a grief_n of_o his_o wound_n and_o new_a anguish_n of_o his_o whole_a body_n and_o so_o of_o other_o the_o like_a point_n 3._o and_o in_o these_o consideration_n first_o apply_v thy_o sense_n to_o feel_v see_v etc._n etc._n the_o pain_n which_o thy_o dear_a saviour_n endure_v in_o these_o passage_n in_o all_o the_o member_n of_o his_o sacred_a humanity_n then_o elevate_a thy_o heart_n to_o his_o holy_a soul_n penetrate_v into_o his_o patience_n and_o meekness_n and_o see_v how_o pleasant_o he_o pass_v over_o these_o so_o great_a and_o grievous_a affliction_n and_o how_o ready_a he_o be_v for_o his_o father_n satisfaction_n and_o our_o salvation_n to_o suffer_v much_o more_o and_o far_o great_a torment_n after_o this_o behold_v he_o hang_v adversity_n mark_v how_o meek_o he_o suffer_v and_o learn_v thereby_o to_o suffer_v patient_o thy_o small_a adversity_n on_o his_o cross_n and_o complete_n his_o suffering_n by_o his_o death_n stand_v thou_o close_o to_o he_o and_o contemplate_v he_o and_o think_v with_o what_o a_o ardent_a desire_n he_o do_v all_o this_o for_o thou_o that_o thou_o by_o his_o example_n may_v learn_v to_o endure_v with_o patience_n thy_o small_a adversity_n for_o his_o honour_n and_o as_o he_o turn_v himself_o to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n and_o pray_v for_o thou_o so_o thou_o shall_v implore_v his_o grace_n to_o bear_v and_o overcome_v this_o cross_n thou_o now_o groane_v under_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o resolution_n of_o resolution_n grievance_n with_o quiet_a of_o mind_n and_o constancy_n of_o resolution_n 4._o and_o last_o compel_v thy_o will_n to_o consent_v to_o these_o suffering_n and_o quiet_o and_o compel_v thy_o will_n to_o take_v up_o thy_o cross_n quiet_o speak_v to_o it_o to_o take_v up_o this_o cross_n quiet_o and_o carry_v it_o on_o constant_o then_o turn_v thou_o to_o god_n thy_o heavenly_a father_n and_o humble_o beg_v of_o he_o the_o virtue_n of_o patience_n and_o that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o hear_v the_o perfect_a prayer_n of_o his_o own_o dear_a son_n pour_v out_o on_o the_o cross_n for_o thou_o chap._n xxiv_o of_o another_o certain_a manner_n of_o prayer_n by_o way_n of_o meditation_n 1._o there_o be_v yet_o another_o manner_n of_o pray_v and_o meditate_v together_o as_o thus_o have_v attentive_o and_o serious_o consider_v upon_o thy_o together_o to_o pray_v and_o meditate_v together_o saviour_n bitter_a passion_n sustain_v for_o thy_o sake_n and_o to_o save_v thy_o soul_n apply_v thy_o own_o sense_n as_o aforesaid_a and_o endeavour_v to_o feel_v as_o it_o be_v the_o like_a dolour_n in_o thyself_o and_o let_v thy_o thought_n pierce_v into_o the_o promptitude_n of_o mind_n wherewith_o christ_n thy_o saviour_n suffer_v all_o this_o 2._o and_o have_v weigh_v his_o exceed_a pain_n and_o his_o exact_a patience_n proceed_v to_o these_o two_o follow_a consideration_n obedience_n by_o consider_v christ_n merit_v &_o the_o content_a his_o heavenly_a father_n take_v in_o his_o obedience_n first_o of_o the_o treasure_n of_o christ_n merit_n and_o second_o of_o the_o high_a content_n and_o good_a like_n which_o his_o heavenly_a father_n take_v in_o his_o dear_a son_n perfect_a obedience_n then_o 3._o have_v fill_v thy_o mind_n with_o these_o pious_a point_n of_o meditation_n produce_v they_o and_o present_v they_o to_o god_n and_o present_v they_o both_o to_o god_n thy_o lord_n god_n and_o beg_v by_o virtue_n of_o these_o that_o grace_n which_o thou_o stand_v in_o great_a need_n of_o and_o thus_o thou_o may_v put_v up_o thy_o petition_n not_o only_o in_o meditate_v upon_o any_o mystery_n of_o christ_n passion_n but_o also_o upon_o any_o internal_a or_o external_a action_n of_o he_o chap._n xxv_o of_o a_o way_n of_o pray_v by_o the_o intercession_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n 1._o there_o be_v yet_o beside_o these_o forego_n method_n of_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n another_o way_n
by_o the_o mean_n of_o the_o most_o glorious_a and_o ever-blessed_n virgin_n and_o mother_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n wâ—ich_a thou_o may_v thus_o easy_o practice_v first_o fix_v thy_o mind_n and_o meditation_n upon_o god_n the_o eternal_a father_n then_o upon_o jesus_n christ_n his_o dear_a son_n and_o our_o sweet_a saviour_n and_o last_o upon_o mary_n the_o father_n first_o fix_v thy_o mind_n and_o meditation_n upth_n '_o eternal_a father_n ever-blessed_n virgin-mother_n 2._o in_o thy_o meditation_n of_o the_o eternal_a father_n take_v these_o two_o point_n for_o thy_o subject_n and_o offer_v they_o up_o to_o his_o divine_a majesty_n first_o the_o great_a like_n and_o content_n he_o have_v in_o himself_o from_o all_o eternity_n concern_v this_o perfect_a creature_n the_o virgin_n before_o she_o have_v a_o be_v second_o the_o wonder_n he_o wrought_v in_o she_o and_o the_o content_a he_o take_v in_o she_o when_o she_o be_v bear_v into_o the_o world_n 3._o and_o as_o for_o the_o first_o of_o these_o consideration_n soar_n aloft_o and_o eternity_n consider_v the_o content_a he_o have_v in_o himself_o concern_v she_o from_o all_o eternity_n exalt_v thy_o thought_n beyond_o all_o time_n and_o above_o each_o thing_n create_v penetrate_v the_o very_a eternity_n of_o the_o deity_n and_o then_o consider_v what_o celebrity_n of_o joy_n and_o delight_v the_o divine_a majesty_n have_v within_o himself_o concern_v this_o sacred_a virgin_n and_o her_o high_a perfection_n and_o there_o find_v thy_o lord_n amid_o these_o joy_n and_o delight_n lay_v hold_v of_o the_o opportunity_n and_o address_v thy_o petition_n unto_o he_o with_o full_a hope_n and_o confidence_n that_o for_o this_o his_o great_a joy_n sake_n he_o will_v impart_v bountiful_o some_o grace_n strength_n and_o courage_n unto_o thou_o whereby_o thou_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o encounter_v and_o conquer_v thy_o enemy_n especial_o this_o vice_n which_o now_o chief_o tempt_v and_o trouble_v thou_o 4._o hence_o proceed_v to_o the_o consideration_n of_o those_o admirable_a virtue_n great_a gift_n and_o singular_a grace_n confer_v upon_o this_o most_o glorious_a virgin_n be_v and_o the_o wonder_n he_o wrought_v in_o she_o when_o she_o have_v a_o be_v and_o sometime_o present_a the_o whole_a bulk_n of_o they_o to_o the_o view_n of_o the_o eternal_a father_n othertime_n choose_v out_o some_o particular_a perfection_n to_o lay_v open_a before_o he_o implore_v and_o entreat_v for_o his_o own_o boundless_a goodness_n sake_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o these_o virtue_n and_o merit_n of_o this_o his_o dear_o belove_a spouse_n that_o he_o will_v gracious_o hear_v and_o merciful_o grant_v what_o thou_o so_o great_o need_v 5._o then_o turn_v thy_o thought_n towards_o the_o son_n of_o god_n our_o lord_n son_n second_o upon_o god_n the_o son_n jesus_n and_o represent_v before_o he_o the_o sacred_a womb_n of_o his_o virgin-mother_n which_o enclose_v and_o carry_v he_o for_o nine_o month_n space_n as_o also_o the_o singular_a reverence_n wherewith_o she_o receive_v he_o from_o her_o womb_n into_o her_o bosom_n when_o he_o first_o appear_v in_o the_o world_n assist_v he_o and_o acknowledge_v he_o true_a man_n and_o adore_v he_o as_o eternal_a god_n as_o her_o own_o poor_a child_n and_o as_o her_o powerful_a creator_n put_v he_o further_o in_o mind_n of_o her_o eye_n of_o compassion_n towards_o his_o poverty_n of_o her_o sacred_a arm_n which_o so_o often_o embrace_v he_o her_o kiss_n wherewith_o she_o cherish_v he_o her_o milk_n wherewith_o she_o nourish_v he_o her_o labour_n suffer_v for_o he_o all_o his_o life_n time_n and_o her_o dolour_n at_o his_o death_n by_o which_o and_o the_o like_a relation_n from_o the_o dear_a mother_n thou_o shall_v use_v as_o it_o be_v a_o certain_a violence_n to_o her_o belove_a son_n to_o grant_v thy_o petition_n 6._o last_o come_v to_o the_o sacred_a virgin_n virgin_n last_o come_v to_o the_o sacred_a virgin_n herself_o lay_v open_a before_o she_o her_o own_o privilege_n prerogative_n and_o perfection_n how_o she_o only_a among_o all_o virgin_n and_o woman_n be_v especial_o elect_v by_o the_o eternal_a power_n prudence_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n to_o be_v a_o mother_n of_o gâ—ace_n and_o of_o pity_n to_o be_v a_o assistant_n and_o advocate_n of_o all_o mankind_n and_o that_o next_o to_o she_o dear_o belove_a son_n humanity_n we_o can_v apply_v ourselves_o to_o none_o but_o she_o for_o better_a supply_n of_o our_o necessity_n or_o true_a solace_n in_o our_o sorrow_n or_o great_a hope_n of_o happiness_n tell_v she_o also_o of_o that_o true_a and_o try_a saying_n that_o no_o one_o do_v ever_o faithful_o call_v upon_o she_o who_o receive_v not_o a_o merciful_a answer_n and_o present_a assistance_n by_o her_o holy_a prayer_n and_o patronage_n last_o put_v before_o her_o eye_n all_o her_o son_n sorrow_n and_o suffering_n upon_o earth_n and_o beg_v of_o she_o for_o his_o sweet_a sake_n for_o his_o only_a honour_n and_o for_o his_o glory_n that_o thou_o may_v impetrate_v by_o her_o pious_a intercession_n the_o effect_n of_o this_o thy_o petition_n which_o that_o thou_o may_v obtain_v he_o patient_o undergo_v his_o so_o bitter_a death_n and_o passion_n chap._n xxvi_o how_o to_o pray_v and_o meditate_v by_o mean_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o heavenly_a citizen_n 1._o another_o powerful_a mean_n to_o obtain_v thy_o petition_n be_v by_o the_o angel_n and_o bless_a saint_n in_o heaven_n which_o be_v also_o practise_v two_o manner_n of_o way_n first_o apply_v thy_o thought_n father_n first_o address_v thyself_o to_o the_o eternal_a father_n to_o the_o eternal_a father_n and_o present_a before_o he_o the_o love_n honour_n and_o praise_n wherewith_o his_o heavenly_a court_n worship_n and_n exalt_v he_o and_o withal_o lie_v open_a all_o the_o misery_n labour_n and_o molestation_n which_o his_o saint_n suffer_v and_o by_o his_o grace_n surmount_v here_o upon_o earth_n 2._o the_o other_o way_n be_v by_o apply_v thyself_o to_o these_o glorious_a spirit_n as_o themselves_o next_o unto_o the_o glorious_a angel_n and_o saint_n themselves_o to_z they_o who_o not_o only_o remember_v we_o amid_o their_o joy_n but_o earnest_o desire_v our_o perfection_n beg_v therefore_o their_o faithful_a assistance_n in_o thy_o fight_n against_o vice_n and_o sometime_o implore_v their_o aid_n and_o assistance_n at_o the_o hour_n of_o thy_o death_n against_o thy_o dreadful_a enemy_n 3._o other_o time_n reflect_v upon_o those_o excellent_a gift_n and_o grace_n wherewith_o their_o lord_n god_n endue_v they_o exciting_a in_o thy_o soul_n a_o lively_a feel_n of_o love_n and_o joy_n that_o they_o possess_v these_o high_a perfection_n as_o much_o yea_o more_o than_o if_o they_o be_v thy_o own_o since_o such_o be_v the_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o divine_a majesty_n 4._o and_o that_o thou_o may_v more_o week_n divide_v they_o into_o quire_n according_a to_o the_o day_n of_o the_o week_n easy_o and_o orderly_o perform_v and_o practice_v this_o pious_a exercise_n divide_v the_o quire_n of_o this_o bless_a company_n according_a to_o the_o weekday_n in_o some_o such_o manner_n as_o follow_v upon_o sunday_n meditate_v upon_o the_o nine_o quire_n of_o angel_n upon_o monday_n of_o the_o holy_a apostle_n upon_o tuesday_n of_o the_o glorious_a martyr_n upon_o wednesday_n of_o the_o bless_a bishop_n upon_o thursday_n of_o the_o holy_a doctor_n upon_o friday_n of_o the_o holy_a confessor_n upon_o saturday_n of_o the_o sacred_a virgin_n 5._o but_o let_v no_o day_n pass_v without_o patron_n but_o every_o day_n pray_v to_o the_o b._n virgin_n to_o thy_o particular_a patron_n some_o special_a devotion_n to_o the_o most_o glorious_a virgin_n mary_n to_o thy_o proper-angel_n and_o to_o that_o particular_a saint_n and_o patron_n to_o who_o thou_o owe_v singular_a duty_n and_o veneration_n explication_n among_o which_o i_o persuade_v thou_o to_o place_n s._n joseph_n the_o dear_a spouse_n of_o the_o sacred_a virgin_n who_o as_o experience_n and_o contemplative_a person_n testify_v will_v assist_v thou_o by_o joseph_n and_o to_o s._n joseph_n his_o holy_a prayer_n in_o all_o thy_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a necessity_n and_o particular_o advance_v and_o direct_v thy_o soul_n in_o its_o spiritual_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n and_o contemplation_n and_o sure_o if_o our_o love_a lord_n so_o high_o esteem_v his_o other_o saint_n because_o they_o yield_v he_o his_o due_a honour_n and_o obedience_n upon_o earth_n how_o much_o more_o do_v he_o value_v this_o most_o humble_a and_o happy_a saint_n and_o how_o prevalent_a be_v his_o prayer_n like_v to_o be_v with_o that_o divine_a son_n who_o honour_v serve_v and_o obey_v he_o upon_o earth_n as_o his_o father_n chap._n xxvii_o how_o to_o meditate_v upon_o the_o holy_a cross_n and_o christ_n our_o saviour_n hang_v thereon_o to_o excite_v and_o move_v our_o affection_n 1._o i_o have_v before_o show_v thou_o o_o my_o
dear_o belove_a the_o manner_n of_o meditate_v and_o pray_v upon_o our_o saviour_n passion_n now_o i_o will_v instruct_v thou_o how_o thou_o may_v thereby_o stir_v up_o good_a motion_n and_o enkindle_v holy_a affection_n in_o thy_o soul_n when_o therefore_o thou_o have_v take_v some_o article_n of_o meditation_n upon_o christ_n cross_n and_o passion_n as_o for_o example_n of_o his_o passion_n how_o to_o enkindle_v holy_a affection_n in_o meditate_v on_o the_o passion_n crown_n of_o thorn_n think_v thus_o with_o thyself_o how_o thy_o most_o innocent_a and_o amiable_a lord_n jesus_n be_v with_o great_a derision_n and_o scorn_n clothe_v in_o a_o purple_a coat_n crown_v with_o sharp_a thorn_n cudgel_v with_o a_o hard_a cane_n besmear_v with_o filthy_a spittle_n how_o this_o king_n of_o eternal_a glory_n who_o million_o of_o angel_n adore_v in_o heaven_n be_v by_o the_o worst_a and_o wicked_a sort_n of_o man_n mock_v upon_o earth_n as_o a_o counterfeit_a king_n with_o scoff_a adoration_n and_o reverence_n 2._o now_o when_o by_o these_o and_o such_o other_o point_n of_o meditation_n thou_o desire_v to_o raise_v in_o thy_o soul_n the_o true_a feeling_n and_o affection_n of_o love_n goodness_n by_o reflection_n upon_o christ_n love_n and_o goodness_n elevate_v thy_o heart_n oftentime_o whilst_o thou_o be_v meditate_v to_o acknowledge_v the_o boundless_a goodness_n of_o thy_o lord_n god_n and_o his_o love_n towards_o thou_o which_o thou_o may_v easy_o gather_v from_o the_o multitude_n and_o the_o bitterness_n of_o his_o suffering_n for_o thou_o by_o this_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o goodness_n thy_o love_n will_v be_v more_o and_o more_o inflame_v and_o a_o true_a contrition_n for_o thy_o sin_n will_v be_v more_o easy_o obtain_v especial_o if_o thou_o consider_v that_o thou_o have_v again_o and_o again_o offend_v this_o thy_o most_o bountiful_a and_o love_a lord_n god_n who_o be_v thus_o cruel_o slay_v former_o for_o the_o ransom_n of_o thy_o iniquity_n 3._o to_o raise_v also_o a_o constant_a hope_n in_o hope_n how_o to_o get_v a_o constant_a hope_n thy_o soul_n look_v upon_o thy_o lord_n jesus_n the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n reduce_v into_o the_o extremity_n of_o misery_n to_o free_v thou_o from_o the_o slavery_n of_o sin_n and_o snare_n of_o satan_n to_o reconcile_v thou_o to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n and_o to_o give_v thou_o confidence_n to_o come_v to_o he_o cheerful_o in_o all_o thy_o necessity_n 4._o and_o if_o furthermore_o thou_o will_v by_o these_o meditation_n on_o thy_o saviour_n passion_n move_v thyself_o to_o spiritual_a joy_n warn_v thy_o thought_n from_o joy_n and_o a_o spiritual_a joy_n remain_v any_o long_o upon_o his_o pain_n and_o pass_v to_o the_o profit_n fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o his_o suffering_n there_o thou_o will_v find_v thyself_o and_o the_o whole_a world_n absolve_v from_o thy_o sin_n by_o they_o the_o divine_a wrath_n appease_v the_o devil_n defeat_v death_n conquer_v the_o lose_a sheep_n reduce_v the_o angel_n seat_n supply_v join_v to_o all_o this_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o sacred_a trinity_n and_o of_o the_o whole_a church_n both_o triumphant_a and_o militant_a who_o all_o rejoice_v in_o the_o profit_n issue_v from_o christ_n cruel_a death_n and_o compassion_n as_o also_o affection_n of_o sorrow_n and_o compassion_n passion_n 5._o but_o to_o raise_v affection_n of_o sorrow_n and_o compassion_n towards_o thy_o suffer_a saviour_n thou_o may_v weigh_v not_o only_o the_o many_o wound_n of_o his_o sacred_a body_n but_o the_o multitude_n of_o anguish_n grief_n &_o sadness_n of_o his_o most_o holy_a foul_a for_o he_o well_o know_v the_o eminent_a and_o infinite_a dignity_n of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n who_o he_o so_o high_o love_v must_v needs_o be_v grieve_v above_o measure_n to_o see_v this_o benign_a and_o bountiful_a creator_n of_o all_o thing_n after_o so_o many_o and_o so_o great_a benefit_n to_o be_v so_o rash_o so_o malicious_o and_o so_o frequent_o offend_v and_o delude_v by_o his_o own_o creature_n 6._o and_o this_o sadness_n of_o thy_o saviour_n soul_n be_v much_o augment_v by_o the_o foresight_n he_o have_v of_o that_o vast_a multitude_n of_o man_n who_o by_o their_o own_o sin_n and_o sloth_n be_v to_o be_v damn_v eternal_o the_o same_o grief_n be_v further_o aggravate_v by_o see_v the_o immense_a dolour_n of_o his_o dear_a and_o worthy_o belove_a mother_n and_o the_o same_o sword_n spare_v not_o he_o which_o pierce_v her_o heart_n with_o sorrow_n moreover_o christ_n sacred_a foul_a which_o be_v all-knowing_a by_o reason_n of_o the_o divine_a union_n suffer_v in_o all_o the_o martyr_n and_o tender_a virgin_n torment_n sustain_v for_o his_o faith_n and_o affection_n 7._o in_o these_o and_o the_o like_a meditation_n sin_n and_o act_n of_o contrition_n for_o thy_o sin_n upon_o thy_o lord_n and_o saviour_n passion_n thou_o must_v often_o reflect_v that_o thou_o by_o thy_o grievous_a sin_n and_o defect_n be_v the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o these_o his_o affliction_n and_o from_o hence_o conceive_v act_n of_o true_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o shameful_a ingratitude_n and_o humble_v thyself_o at_o the_o foot_n of_o his_o majesty_n and_o know_v that_o to_o be_v the_o best_a please_a and_o most_o acceptable_a compassion_n when_o thou_o persecute_v thy_o own_o disorder_a affection_n and_o strive_v to_o ruin_v those_o enemy_n and_o root_v they_o out_o of_o thy_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o thy_o lord_n so_o cruel_a pain_n and_o passion_n 8._o and_o to_o move_v thou_o to_o a_o perfect_a they_o with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n of_o they_o hatred_n of_o thy_o sin_n think_v serious_o in_o run_v over_o all_o these_o point_n of_o thy_o dear_a saviour_n passion_n as_o if_o all_o these_o his_o suffering_n be_v for_o no_o other_o cause_n than_o to_o stir_v thou_o up_o to_o detest_v all_o sin_n and_o destroy_v thy_o unruly_a passion_n and_o affection_n they_o especial_o which_o most_o endommage_n defile_v and_o distract_v thyself_o and_o most_o displease_v thy_o saviour_n 9_o last_o that_o by_o these_o meditation_n upon_o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n thou_o may_v be_v move_v to_o the_o admiration_n who_o and_o to_o admire_v god_n goodness_n by_o consider_v 6_o circumstance_n 1._o who_o suffer_v 2._o for_o who_o of_o his_o goodness_n consider_v attentive_o first_o who_o he_o be_v that_o suffer_v these_o thing_n sure_o the_o only_a son_n of_o the_o almighty_a god_n who_o to_o save_v thou_o come_v from_o heaven_n and_o become_v man_n second_o for_o who_o he_o suffer_v sure_o for_o we_o poor_a worm_n the_o work_n of_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o who_o always_o be_v prone_a to_o offend_v he_o three_o by_o who_o he_o suffer_v sure_o by_o the_o vild_a and_o who_o 3._o by_o who_o vulgar_a crew_n and_o the_o very_a refuse_n of_o all_o nation_n four_o what_o he_o suffer_v what_o 4._o what_o sure_o disgrace_n contumely_n contempt_n wound_n and_o torment_n more_o than_o can_v be_v name_v or_o imagine_v five_o how_o he_o suffer_v all_o how_o 5._o how_o this_o sure_o with_o a_o most_o patient_a meek_a and_o willing_a mind_n neither_o show_v any_o sign_n of_o distaste_n nor_o speak_v any_o word_n of_o reproach_n against_o his_o most_o ungrateful_a and_o malicious_a persecutor_n but_o like_o a_o innocent_a lamb_n lead_v on_o to_o the_o slaughter_n he_o complain_v not_o of_o their_o violence_n and_o his_o own_o suffering_n but_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n his_o heart_n remain_v full_a of_o sweetness_n six_o where_o 6._o when_o &_o where_o when_o and_o where_o he_o suffer_v sure_o at_o the_o time_n of_o their_o paschall_n solemnity_n and_o in_o their_o prime_n and_o sacred_a city_n and_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o his_o dear_a mother_n and_o final_o in_o the_o view_n as_o it_o be_v of_o the_o whole_a world_n explication_n a_o further_a declaration_n of_o the_o profit_n which_o may_v be_v draw_v from_o the_o meditation_n upon_o christ_n passion_n and_o particular_o of_o the_o imitation_n of_o his_o virtue_n among_o the_o infinity_n of_o profit_n imperfection_n the_o first_o profit_n be_v a_o confusion_n at_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o imperfection_n which_o may_v be_v draw_v from_o this_o holy_a exercise_n one_o be_v that_o thou_o must_v needs_o conceive_v not_o only_o a_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n past_a but_o feel_v also_o a_o shame_n and_o confusion_n in_o thy_o soul_n to_o see_v that_o those_o unruly_a passion_n which_o put_v christ_n jesus_n to_o death_n upon_o the_o cross_n do_v yet_o lurk_v and_o live_v within_o thy_o heart_n the_o other_o main_a profit_n which_o flow_v pardon_n the_o second_o a_o desire_n and_o demand_v of_o pardon_n from_o the_o former_a be_v that_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o thy_o sin_n and_o ashamed_a of_o thy_o ingratitude_n thou_o will_v hearty_o desire_v and_o humble_o demand_v pardon_n for_o what_o be_v past_a and_o grace_n to_o amend_v for_o the_o
sincere_a affection_n when_o shall_v i_o o_o only_a life_n of_o my_o soul_n relinquish_v all_o self-will_n and_o vanquish_v all_o my_o passion_n and_o imperfection_n 8._o in_o these_o and_o the_o like_a devotion_n thou_o may_v spend_v the_o evening_n and_o morning_n to_o excite_v cherish_v and_o increase_v thy_o desire_n to_o receive_v thy_o dear_a saviour_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v perfect_o please_v he_o and_o be_v most_o happy_o unite_v unto_o he_o and_o in_o thy_o pious_a practice_n of_o these_o thing_n take_v this_o caveat_n be_v sure_a to_o keep_v each_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o thy_o soul_n pure_a and_o curiosity_n but_o take_v heed_n of_o vanity_n and_o curiosity_n free_a from_o all_o curiosity_n of_o worldly_a thing_n and_o from_o all_o idle_a and_o vain_a thought_n take_v also_o the_o like_a care_n of_o thy_o outward_a sense_n lest_o thy_o heart_n steal_v out_o by_o they_o and_o so_o thou_o lose_v all_o thy_o devotion_n explication_n the_o time_n of_o the_o sacred_a communion_n communion_n at_o the_o time_n near_o the_o communion_n draw_v nigh_o think_v thou_o be_v to_o receive_v the_o lord_n who_o create_v this_o great_a universe_n and_o thou_o to_o his_o own_o likeness_n the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o die_v for_o thou_o nâ—ked_a on_o the_o do_v 1._o think_v what_o thou_o be_v go_v to_o do_v cross_n that_o increase_v goodness_n which_o have_v so_o often_o free_v thou_o from_o danger_n death_n and_o damnation_n which_o thy_o sin_n deserve_v thank_v he_o with_o most_o profound_a thank_v thank_v humility_n and_o adore_v he_o unite_n implore_v adore_v implore_v all_o thy_o spirit_n and_o force_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n together_o as_o true_a god_n and_o true_a man_n beg_v also_o his_o pardon_n for_o thy_o fault_n and_o that_o the_o same_o love_n which_o move_v he_o to_o grant_v thou_o this_o great_a gift_n may_v also_o induce_v he_o to_o purge_v thy_o soul_n from_o the_o stain_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o uncleanness_n thereby_o dispose_v it_o to_o a_o more_o pure_a and_o perfect_a union_n with_o his_o divine_a majesty_n when_o the_o priest_n pronounce_v those_o sacred_a word_n domine_fw-la non_fw-la say_v when_o domine_fw-la non_fw-la sum_fw-la dignus_fw-la be_v say_v sum_fw-la dignus_fw-la o_o lord_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a accompany_v he_o with_o these_o follow_v and_o speak_v to_o thy_o lord_n and_o love_n from_o the_o bottom_n of_o thy_o heart_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o receive_v thou_o o_o my_o great_a lord_n before_o who_o majesty_n the_o angel_n of_o heaven_n tremble_o confess_v their_o own_o nothing_o i_o be_o not_o worthy_a o_o my_o lord_n that_o thou_o shall_v enter_v into_o my_o heart_n who_o be_o one_o of_o the_o mean_a weak_a and_o ungratefull_a creature_n upon_o earth_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a o_o my_o lord_n that_o thou_o shall_v lodge_v with_o i_o because_o i_o love_v thou_o not_o and_o i_o remember_v thou_o not_o though_o these_o be_v prime_a reason_n of_o thy_o institute_n and_o remain_v in_o this_o most_o bless_a sacrament_n thus_o humble_a confound_v and_o abysm_n thyself_o humble_a and_o confound_v thyself_o thyself_o at_o the_o serious_a consideration_n of_o thy_o sin_n malice_n and_o misery_n but_o then_o raise_v up_o thy_o heart_n with_o hope_n by_o the_o follow_a word_n sed_fw-la hope_n but_o still_o raise_v up_o thy_o heart_n with_o hope_n tantum_fw-la dic_fw-la verbo_fw-la &_o sanabitur_fw-la anima_fw-la mea_fw-la do_v thou_o only_o speak_v the_o word_n o_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o soul_n will_v be_v save_v enter_v o_o my_o love_n into_o this_o unworthy_a harbour_n and_o make_v use_n of_o thy_o infinite_a power_n and_o goodness_n in_o pardon_v my_o sin_n supply_v my_o defect_n and_o protect_v i_o from_o my_o enemy_n 9_o and_o after_o thou_o have_v receive_v expression_n text._n have_v communicate_v entertain_v thy_o guest_n with_o amorous_a expression_n this_o divine_a sacrament_n betake_v thou_o present_o to_o the_o innermost_a closet_n of_o thy_o heart_n and_o there_o enter_v into_o communication_n with_o thy_o holy_a guest_n use_v these_o or_o the_o like_a love_a and_o respectful_a expression_n what_o have_v move_v thou_o o_o great_a king_n of_o king_n to_o enter_v in_o to_o i_o who_o be_o nothing_o but_o a_o miserable_a despicable_a vild_a blind_a and_o naked_a creature_n and_o he_o will_v answer_v thou_o love_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o dove_n my_o friend_n my_o sister_n my_o spouse_n and_o my_o dear_o belove_v then_o thou_o may_v reply_v o_o increated_a love_n o_o sweet_a dilection_n o_o friendly_a and_o faithful_a charity_n what_o will_v thou_o have_v i_o do_v what_o demand_v thou_o what_o desire_v thou_o i_o ask_v nothing_o say_v he_o but_o love_n i_o will_v have_v nothing_o burn_v in_o the_o hearth_n of_o thy_o heart_n but_o the_o fire_n of_o my_o love_n that_o it_o may_v devour_v all_o foreign_a love_n within_o thou_o and_o destroy_v all_o self-will_a and_o seek_v this_o this_o be_v my_o desire_n because_o i_o will_v be_v true_o thou_o and_o will_v have_v thou_o likewise_o be_v total_o i_o which_o can_v never_o be_v compass_v until_o thou_o free_o deliver_v up_o thyself_o to_o my_o will_n and_o pleasure_n for_o without_o this_o entire_a resignation_n thy_o fancy_n will_v be_v always_o fasten_v to_o the_o love_a and_o like_n of_o thyself_o and_o thy_o own_o action_n be_v they_o never_o so_o mean_a i_o desire_v therefore_o that_o thou_o shall_v hate_v thyself_o that_o thou_o may_v have_v the_o love_n of_o i_o i_o demand_v thy_o heart_n for_o my_o habitation_n that_o i_o may_v join_v and_o unite_v it_o unto_o i_o for_o to_o this_o end_n be_v my_o heart_n open_v to_o thou_o upon_o the_o altar_n of_o my_o cross_n my_o will_n be_v i_o say_v o_o my_o dear_o belove_a spouse_n that_o thou_o desire_v nothing_o think_v nothing_o understand_v nothing_o see_v nothing_o feel_v nothing_o but_o myself_o only_o that_o so_o i_o only_o may_v be_v in_o thâ—e_n and_o thou_o total_o turn_v into_o i_o and_o that_o thou_o may_v possess_v in_o i_o perfect_a quiet_a and_o i_o in_o thou_o pleasant_a context_n 10._o last_o thou_o shall_v offer_v the_o holy_a father_n and_o last_o offer_v up_o the_o divine_a son_n to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n son_n to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n for_o thyself_o for_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o for_o the_o soul_n depart_v in_o memory_n and_o union_n of_o that_o divine_a oblation_n which_o he_o offer_v upon_o the_o holy_a cross_n present_v in_o like_a manner_n all_o the_o unbloody_a sacrifice_n to_o the_o divine_a majesty_n which_o be_v that_o day_n offer_v up_o in_o his_o universal_a church_n chap._n xxxi_o of_o spiritual_a communion_n although_o my_o beloved_a thou_o can_v receive_v thy_o sweet_a saviour_n communicate_v 1._o thou_o may_v thus_o often_o communicate_v sacramental_o only_o once_o a_o day_n yet_o thou_o may_v receive_v he_o spiritual_o every_o hour_n and_o moment_n for_o nothing_o can_v hinder_v thou_o from_o this_o but_o only_o thy_o own_o fault_n and_o negligence_n and_o this_o spiritual_a communion_n may_v sometime_o prove_v more_o profitable_a to_o thy_o soul_n and_o please_v to_o thy_o saviour_n than_o the_o sacramental_a especial_o if_o there_o be_v a_o defect_n in_o thy_o due_a and_o diligent_a preparation_n 2._o for_o as_o often_o as_o thou_o desire_v desire_n by_o frequent_a desire_n to_o receive_v thy_o love_a lord_n god_n thus_o spiritual_o into_o thy_o soul_n thou_o shall_v find_v he_o ever_o ready_a to_o feast_v thou_o with_o his_o own_o sacred_a hand_n and_o thou_o may_v thus_o easy_o dispose_v thyself_o unto_o it_o turn_v thyself_o to_o thy_o saviour_n to_o this_o end_n reflect_v upon_o thy_o own_o frailty_n and_o frequent_a fail_n and_o conceive_v a_o inward_a sorrow_n and_o detestation_n of_o thy_o defect_n then_o make_v thy_o supplication_n with_o a_o love_a affection_n that_o he_o will_v not_o disdain_v to_o enter_v thy_o poor_a cottage_n and_o feast_v thou_o with_o his_o own_o true_a body_n and_o blood_n 3._o so_o also_o when_o thou_o be_v move_v passion_n and_o it_o be_v a_o excellent_a exercise_n against_o passion_n with_o a_o pious_a zeal_n against_o any_o perverse_a passion_n and_o desire_v efficacious_o to_o mortify_v it_o or_o to_o plant_v some_o virtue_n in_o thy_o soul_n make_v use_n of_o this_o spiritual_a communion_n by_o convert_v thy_o thought_n towards_o thy_o lord_n god_n and_o invoke_v his_o aid_n with_o ardent_a prayer_n beseech_v he_o to_o enter_v and_o possess_v the_o secret_a part_n of_o thy_o soul_n or_o call_v to_o mind_v thy_o last_o sacramental_a communion_n speak_v to_o he_o with_o a_o inflame_a desire_n when_o o_o my_o good_a god_n shall_v i_o again_o welcome_v thou_o into_o the_o closet_n of_o my_o heart_n come_v now_o o_o my_o saviour_n and_o comfort_v i_o spiritual_o with_o the_o like_a strength_n and_o virtue_n explication_n if_o thou_o will_v practise_v this_o pious_a profit_n how_o to_o make_v
great_a use_n of_o this_o exercise_n for_o thy_o spiritual_a profit_n exercise_n of_o spiritual_a communion_n with_o more_o reverence_n and_o profit_n frame_v thy_o intention_n overnight_o to_o apply_v all_o the_o mortification_n of_o thy_o vicious_a passion_n all_o the_o act_n of_o virtue_n and_o whatsoever_o good_a thou_o shall_v any_o way_n perform_v for_o the_o obtain_n of_o this_o happy_a effect_n and_o that_o thou_o may_v worthy_o open_v the_o gate_n of_o thy_o heart_n to_o give_v due_a entertainment_n to_o so_o divine_a a_o guest_n and_o in_o the_o morning_n settle_v thy_o thought_n upon_o the_o serious_a consideration_n of_o the_o great_a happiness_n of_o that_o sweet_a soul_n which_o worthy_o receive_v this_o most_o holy_a sacrament_n whereby_o sin_n breach_n be_v repair_v lose_v virtue_n be_v restore_v languish_v force_n be_v recrute_v and_o each_o good_a return_n to_o its_o first_o beauty_n by_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o fruit_n of_o christ_n merit_n and_o passion_n then_o force_n and_o excite_v thy_o heart_n to_o a_o ardent_a desire_n of_o these_o comfort_n by_o thy_o lord_n come_v and_o turn_v towards_o he_o say_v o_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o love_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o receive_v thou_o sacramental_o but_o do_v thou_o o_o increated_a goodness_n and_o unlimited_a power_n pardon_v all_o my_o imperfection_n and_o make_v i_o worthy_a to_o receive_v thou_o spiritual_o to_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o the_o true_a comfort_n of_o my_o poor_a soul_n chap._n xxxii_o of_o thanksgiving_n all_o our_o good_a action_n be_v of_o god_n all_o goodness_n be_v from_o god_n god_n and_o from_o god_n and_o therefore_o a_o thankful_a gratitude_n be_v due_a to_o he_o for_o all_o our_o well_o perform_v exercise_n for_o each_o victory_n obtain_v against_o our_o enemy_n and_o for_o all_o and_o singular_a his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n 2._o and_o that_o thou_o may_v not_o be_v defective_a show_v to_o who_o therefore_o all_o gratitude_n must_v be_v show_v in_o this_o point_n of_o duty_n remember_v that_o the_o chief_a motive_n why_o our_o omnipotent_a creator_n confer_v his_o mercy_n upon_o his_o creature_n be_v that_o they_o shall_v correspond_v to_o he_o in_o pious_a perpetual_a and_o worthy_a thanksgiving_n and_o because_o our_o lord_n god_n in_o bestow_v his_o benefit_n intend_v principal_o his_o own_o honour_n and_o second_o our_o profit_n do_v thou_o likewise_o goodness_n first_o therefore_o acknowledge_v his_o goodness_n in_o receive_v they_o acknowledge_v in_o the_o first_o place_n his_o power_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n which_o most_o glorious_o shine_v in_o each_o one_o of_o they_o 3._o and_o in_o the_o next_o place_n reflect_v upon_o unworthynesse_n and_o then_o thy_o own_o unworthynesse_n thy_o own_o unworthiness_n of_o so_o great_a favour_n who_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o ingratitude_n misery_n and_o baseness_n and_o last_o submit_v thyself_o to_o obey_v his_o divine_a will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o study_v to_o perform_v what_o thy_o lord_n in_o lieu_n of_o these_o benefit_n expect_v from_o thou_o which_o be_v to_o love_v he_o chief_o to_o serve_v he_o careful_o and_o to_o offer_v and_o dedicate_v thyself_o to_o he_o free_o and_o total_o as_o i_o shall_v now_o teach_v thou_o chap._n xxxiii_o of_o the_o perfect_a oblation_n of_o thyself_o to_o thy_o lord_n god_n after_o thanksgiving_n for_o receive_v favour_n the_o soul_n present_o break_v forth_o into_o that_o delicious_a affection_n of_o the_o royal_a prophet_n what_o shall_v i_o render_v to_o my_o lord_n for_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n he_o have_v give_v i_o that_o therefore_o thou_o may_v do_v something_o seem_v like_o satisfaction_n by_o offer_v up_o to_o his_o majesty_n all_o that_o thou_o be_v have_v and_o can_v and_o that_o entire_o absolute_o voluntary_o and_o by_o a_o efficacious_a act_n of_o thy_o inward_a man_n 2._o consider_v first_o with_o a_o serious_a attention_n glory_n first_o consider_v god_n greatness_n and_o glory_n the_o greatness_n and_o glory_n of_o thy_o lord_n god_n for_o upon_o this_o depend_v the_o perfect_a oblation_n of_o thyself_o and_o thou_o will_v find_v that_o there_o be_v a_o reverence_n and_o fear_v due_a to_o this_o his_o greatness_n and_o glory_n that_o there_o be_v a_o love_n due_a to_o his_o goodness_n that_o there_o be_v a_o hope_n &_o confidence_n due_a to_o his_o mercy_n and_o so_o of_o his_o other_o attribute_n and_o perfection_n and_o thou_o shall_v congratulate_v and_o rejoice_v with_o thy_o lord_n god_n that_o he_o be_v what_o he_o be_v to_o wit_n the_o best_a great_a most_o wise_a most_o holy_a most_o happy_a most_o powerful_a most_o infinite_a and_o that_o he_o have_v all_o the_o perfection_n which_o he_o possess_v thus_o multiply_v many_o such_o amorous_a act_n of_o complacence_n in_o thy_o heart_n 3._o then_o bow_v down_o the_o knee_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o most_o profound_a etc._n 2._o adore_v and_o acknowledge_v he_o etc._n etc._n reverence_n before_o thy_o lord_n and_o maker_n adoting_a his_o divine_a majesty_n and_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v the_o supreme_a governor_n of_o all_o his_o creature_n and_o particular_o that_o whatsoever_o good_a thou_o have_v by_o nature_n and_o by_o grace_n be_v his_o proper_a gift_n since_o he_o alone_o confer_v it_o upon_o thou_o and_o he_o alone_a conserves_n it_o in_o thou_o for_o thus_o thou_o must_v needs_o confess_v thyself_o to_o be_v his_o debtor_n though_o thy_o offering_n be_v never_o so_o great_a because_o thou_o can_v present_v he_o with_o nothing_o which_o be_v not_o already_o his_o own_o and_o first_o proceed_v from_o his_o liberality_n and_o bounty_n neither_o do_v he_o lose_v his_o dominion_n thereof_o by_o confer_v it_o upon_o thou_o 4._o in_o the_o next_o place_n pass_v on_o to_o the_o thing_n 3._o offer_v up_o all_o thy_o interest_n in_o any_o thing_n oblation_n itself_o and_o deliver_v up_o all_o thy_o own_o interest_n in_o whatsoever_o thou_o have_v or_o can_v into_o the_o holy_a hand_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a creator_n with_o all_o possible_a cheerfulness_n and_o integrity_n that_o be_v offer_v up_o unto_o he_o all_o that_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o and_o so_o restore_v thy_o whole_a self_n to_o thy_o god_n in_o perpetual_a bondage_n to_o dispose_v of_o thou_o both_o in_o time_n &_o in_o eternity_n as_o he_o best_o please_v neither_o shall_v it_o suffice_v thou_o to_o make_v this_o oblation_n general_o by_o present_v unto_o he_o the_o root_n and_o beginning_n of_o all_o thy_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n but_o thou_o shall_v do_v it_o peculiar_o by_o present_v even_o those_o also_o which_o by_o reason_n of_o thy_o state_n thou_o be_v oblige_v to_o exercise_v to_o the_o honour_n &_o glory_n of_o his_o sacred_a name_n 5._o last_o thou_o shall_v unite_v this_o entire_a oblation_n of_o thyself_o and_o all_o that_o christ_n and_o unite_v all_o to_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n belong_v to_o thou_o unto_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o sweet_a spouse_n of_o thy_o soul_n that_o from_o thence_o it_o may_v have_v that_o value_n and_o esteem_v which_o from_o itself_o thou_o can_v not_o hope_v or_o expect_v and_o thus_o thou_o shall_v end_v thy_o exercise_n by_o present_v the_o eternal_a father_n with_o thy_o whole_a self_n and_o the_o father_n preâ—â—â—â—ing_v both_o together_o to_o the_o eternal_a father_n holy_a merit_n of_o his_o only_a son_n join_v together_o with_o all_o his_o action_n and_o suffering_n from_o the_o crib_n unto_o the_o cross_n for_o all_o these_o be_v thy_o treasure_n which_o he_o at_o his_o death_n bequeath_v by_o his_o last_o will_n and_o testament_n unto_o thou_o who_o he_o leave_v entitle_v to_o all_o his_o merit_n but_o remember_v that_o thou_o make_v not_o this_o oblation_n for_o thyself_o alone_o but_o also_o for_o the_o universal_a church_n and_o her_o member_n for_o thus_o it_o will_v be_v far_o more_o acceptable_a to_o god_n be_v sweeten_v with_o the_o incense_n of_o perfect_a charity_n 6._o in_o like_a manner_n when_o thou_o will_v offer_v up_o thy_o fasting_n prayer_n or_o other_o piety_n so_o likewise_o in_o offer_v thy_o work_n of_o piety_n pious_a work_n to_o thy_o lord_n god_n consider_v that_o his_o holy_a son_n thy_o sweet_a saviour_n have_v already_o present_v they_o together_o with_o his_o own_o to_o his_o eternal_a father_n and_o so_o have_v conjoin_v and_o unite_v they_o both_o together_o do_v thou_o therefore_o offer_v up_o the_o same_o in_o the_o same_o manner_n by_o which_o thou_o shall_v know_v that_o thy_o oblation_n proceed_v from_o a_o sincere_a heart_n and_o if_o thou_o practise_v this_o in_o time_n of_o adversity_n thou_o will_v easy_o master_v all_o misery_n anguish_n pain_n and_o peril_n whatsoever_o &_o due_o fulfil_v god_n holy_a pleasure_n 7._o if_o furthermore_o thou_o desire_v to_o make_v a_o oblation_n of_o christ_n action_n for_o thy_o own_o offence_n he_o have_v thy_o offence_n how_o to_o offer_v
up_o christ_n action_n for_o our_o offence_n self_n in_o this_o sort_n first_o cast_v a_o eye_n upon_o thy_o sin_n and_o perceive_v that_o thou_o can_v not_o hope_v to_o pacify_v god_n wrath_n nor_o satisfy_v his_o divine_a justice_n by_o thy_o own_o endeavour_n address_v thyself_o to_o thy_o saviour_n life_n passion_n and_o death_n and_o fix_v upon_o some_o one_o or_o other_o action_n or_o suffering_n of_o he_o as_o upon_o his_o fast_n or_o his_o pray_n or_o the_o effusion_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n then_o reflect_v that_o he_o offer_v that_o his_o action_n or_o passion_n to_o his_o eternal_a father_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o to_o reconcile_v he_o to_o thou_o as_o if_o he_o say_v i_o do_v now_o o_o my_o heavenly_a father_n full_o satisfy_v thy_o divine_a justice_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o this_o thy_o servant_n n._n oh_o let_v it_o please_v thou_o to_o spare_v he_o and_o to_o receive_v he_o into_o the_o number_n of_o thy_o elect_a 8._o do_v thou_o also_o make_v the_o same_o oblation_n of_o thy_o dear_a saviour_n to_o the_o eternal_a father_n and_o humble_o beg_v for_o thyself_o and_o other_o that_o in_o virtue_n of_o this_o offering_n and_o for_o his_o own_o glory_n sake_n he_o will_v in_o his_o mercy_n pardon_n both_o thou_o and_o their_o offence_n and_o thou_o may_v pious_o and_o profitable_o make_v use_n of_o this_o manner_n of_o spiritual_a exercise_n in_o any_o action_n or_o passage_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n life_n or_o passion_n explication_n another_o manner_n of_o perfect_a oblation_n to_o the_o end_n thy_o oblation_n of_o thy_o himself_o christ_n here_o on_o earth_n offer_v not_o only_a himself_o self_n may_v be_v acceptable_a to_o the_o divine_a majesty_n consider_v that_o whilst_o our_o saviour_n so_o journ_v here_o upon_o earth_n he_o perpetual_o offer_v up_o to_o his_o eternal_a father_n not_o only_a himself_o and_o all_o his_o merit_n but_o also_o all_o us_o mortal_n together_o with_o himself_o father_n but_o also_o all_o we_o to_o his_o father_n make_v therefore_o thy_o oblation_n in_o virtue_n and_o union_n of_o he_o yea_o make_v the_o selfsame_a oblation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o which_o he_o also_o comprehend_v thou_o oblation_n make_v thou_o the_o same_o oblation_n and_o let_v this_o thy_o oblation_n be_v without_o the_o least_o touch_n of_o propriety_n or_o selfe-wil_a neither_o regard_v earthly_a good_n nor_o heavenly_a grace_n but_o pure_o and_o precise_o look_v upon_o the_o divine_a pleasure_n and_o providence_n to_o which_o thou_o be_v entire_o to_o submit_v and_o sacrifice_v thyself_o as_o a_o perpetual_a holocaust_n and_o forget_v all_o thing_n create_v say_v unto_o thy_o lord_n god_n behold_v o_o my_o good_a god_n o_o my_o great_a creator_n a_o small_a lump_n of_o mire_n and_o earth_n mix_v together_o in_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o eternal_a providence_n do_v with_o i_o what_o best_o please_v thou_o in_o my_o life_n at_o my_o death_n and_o after_o my_o death_n in_o time_n and_o in_o eternity_n and_o thou_o may_v give_v a_o oblation_n how_o to_o know_v the_o sincerity_n of_o thy_o oblation_n probable_a guest_n concern_v thy_o own_o oblation_n that_o it_o proceed_v from_o a_o sincere_a and_o disinterest_v heart_n if_o thou_o can_v perfect_o practice_v it_o in_o time_n of_o adversity_n bear_v it_o with_o true_a patience_n and_o be_v then_o ready_a to_o execute_v god_n holy_a will_n in_o all_o thy_o desolation_n and_o distress_n this_o be_v the_o right_a way_n o_o my_o dear_o belove_v to_o make_v a_o beneficial_a truck_v and_o traffic_v of_o thyself_o for_o thy_o saviour_n who_o will_v give_v thou_o himself_o in_o exchange_n if_o thou_o bequeathe_v and_o sacrifice_a thyself_o thus_o total_o to_o his_o divine_a majesty_n chap._n xxxiv_o how_o to_o petition_v for_o divine_a grace_n have_v make_v this_o perfect_a oblation_n goodness_n text._n first_o encourage_v thyself_o with_o confidence_n in_o his_o goodness_n of_o this_o most_o precious_a treasure_n which_o be_v no_o less_o than_o christ_n himself_o with_o all_o his_o glorious_a merit_n to_o the_o eternal_a father_n thou_o may_v appear_v with_o confidence_n before_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o mercy_n to_o petition_v for_o the_o supply_n of_o thy_o necessity_n and_o that_o thou_o may_v do_v it_o with_o the_o more_o decency_n first_o encourage_v thyself_o with_o confidence_n remember_v his_o benefit_n bounty_n and_o liberality_n towards_o thou_o for_o nothing_o can_v more_o strengthen_v thy_o hope_n of_o obtain_v new_a supply_n than_o than_o the_o reflection_n upon_o god_n former_a favour_n in_o time_n of_o necessity_n and_o know_v that_o this_o confidence_n give_v the_o whole_a efficacy_n to_o thy_o petition_n so_o that_o without_o it_o never_o expect_v to_o obtain_v from_o god_n any_o thing_n which_o thou_o demand_v 2._o second_o take_v special_a care_n that_o it_o second_o join_v humility_n with_o it_o this_o confidence_n be_v couple_v with_o humility_n distrust_v total_o thou_o own_o merit_n and_o rely_v bold_o upon_o christ_n mercy_n not_o that_o i_o advise_v thou_o to_o become_v fearful_a and_o pusilanimous_a upon_o pretence_n of_o humility_n so_o as_o not_o to_o beg_v large_a benefit_n from_o god_n bounty_n for_o though_o it_o behoove_v to_o know_v thy_o own_o baseness_n and_o to_o consider_v how_o little_o thou_o deserve_v yet_o thou_o must_v beware_v of_o distrust_v the_o divine_a bounty_n or_o undervalue_v his_o liberality_n no_o be_v not_o deject_v for_o as_o thou_o deserve_v nothing_o so_o thou_o have_v great_a occasion_n to_o demand_v much_o since_o god_n gift_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o thy_o desert_n but_o upon_o christ_n merit_n which_o be_v desire_n three_o press_v thy_o petition_n with_o fervent_a desire_n of_o infinite_a worth_n and_o dignity_n 3._o three_o endeavour_v to_o press_v thy_o petition_n with_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a desire_n that_o be_v that_o thou_o ardent_o wish_v to_o obtain_v what_o thou_o ask_v for_o since_o thou_o petitione_v a_o most_o pious_a father_n for_o a_o supply_n of_o thy_o necessity_n who_o not_o only_o bid_v thou_o ask_v great_a thing_n but_o be_v also_o angry_a if_o thou_o ask_v not_o and_o have_v pass_v his_o promise_n to_o perform_v thy_o petition_n why_o shall_v thou_o not_o have_v inflame_v desire_n â—o_o obtain_v what_o thou_o demand_v 4._o and_o indeed_o we_o most_o common_o demand_n the_o want_n whereof_o hinder_v the_o effect_n of_o our_o demand_n fail_v in_o the_o effect_n of_o our_o demand_n because_o we_o want_v this_o fervour_n in_o our_o desire_n and_o make_v our_o petition_n tepid_o rather_o because_o faith_n and_o reason_n dictate_v unto_o we_o that_o such_o thing_n be_v needful_a for_o we_o than_o that_o we_o zealous_o covet_v to_o receive_v they_o the_o true_a cause_n of_o which_o tepidity_n be_v for_o that_o our_o affection_n be_v fasten_v to_o earthly_a thing_n we_o prize_v they_o in_o our_o will_n though_o we_o sleight_v they_o in_o our_o understanding_n and_o consequent_o though_o we_o know_v in_o our_o judgement_n that_o our_o mind_n be_v to_o be_v raise_v up_o to_o high_a object_n yet_o we_o do_v not_o serious_o seek_v to_o be_v separate_v from_o they_o whereas_o if_o we_o very_o and_o vigorous_o humble_o and_o hearty_o desire_v it_o our_o prayer_n will_v soon_o return_v we_o a_o happy_a effect_n 5._o last_o provide_v that_o thy_o petition_n charity_n four_o let_v not_o thy_o petition_n want_v charity_n want_v not_o first_o affection_n of_o charity_n to_o thy_o neighbour_n for_o it_o shall_v not_o suffice_v thou_o to_o pray_v fervent_o for_o thyself_o but_o to_o extend_v thy_o piety_n in_o petition_v the_o divine_a grace_n for_o all_o other_o second_o perseverance_n for_o our_o perseverance_n perseverance_n love_a lord_n use_v sometime_o to_o prolong_v and_o to_o put_v off_o the_o fulfil_n of_o our_o petition_n for_o our_o great_a profit_n and_o the_o better_a increase_n and_o enkindle_n of_o our_o holy_a desire_n as_o may_v be_v exemplify_v in_o the_o cananean_a woman_n and_o evangelicall_n widow_n three_o resignation_n of_o thy_o will_n refignation_n refignation_n for_o thou_o be_v to_o represent_v thy_o desire_n to_o thy_o dear_a lord_n as_o if_o thou_o rather_o expect_v the_o fulfil_a of_o his_o divine_a pleasure_n than_o of_o thy_o petition_n so_o christ_n pray_v in_o the_o garden_n not_o to_o have_v his_o own_o will_n but_o his_o heavenly_a father_n accomplish_v chap._n xxxv_o some_o short_a observation_n concern_v meditation_n fiâ—st_a before_o thou_o betake_v thyself_o meditation_n 1._o 1._o read_v overnight_o the_o matter_n of_o thy_o meditation_n to_o thy_o night_n rest_n read_v attentive_o and_o considerate_o that_o mystery_n of_o thy_o saviour_n life_n or_o that_o argument_n which_o thou_o mean_v to_o meditate_v upon_o the_o morning_n follow_v and_o contract_v it_o into_o two_o or_o three_o point_n or_o head_n commit_v it_o to_o thy_o memory_n 2._o when_o thou_o awake_v from_o sleep_n morning_n 2._o reflect_v
i_o abhor_v and_o detest_v whatsoever_o i_o have_v do_v say_v think_v or_o desire_v contrary_a to_o thy_o holy_a will_n o_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o love_n i_o renounce_v all_o company_n and_o occasion_n which_o may_v induce_v i_o to_o offend_v thou_o 7._o i_o cast_v myself_o at_o thy_o sacred_a foot_n to_o be_v thy_o slave_n for_o ever_o with_o a_o firm_a resolution_n to_o bear_v thy_o cross_n till_o death_n and_o to_o do_v penance_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o my_o past_a pride_n and_o pleasure_n desire_v nothing_o but_o to_o live_v at_o thy_o foot_n like_o the_o penitent_a magdalen_n in_o solitude_n silence_n submission_n o_o good_a jesus_n out_o of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n merit_n and_o meekness_n suffer_v not_o i_o thy_o poor_a creature_n to_o be_v damn_v and_o separate_v from_o thou_o eternal_o o_o amiable_a eternity_n o_o eternal_a amity_n of_o god_n shall_v i_o leave_v and_o lose_v thou_o for_o filthy_a pleasure_n frail_a creature_n fond_a friendship_n fade_a honour_n no_o dear_a lord_n no_o lâ—â—_n it_o please_v thou_o rather_o to_o take_v my_o soul_n out_o of_o my_o body_n than_o thy_o love_n out_o of_o my_o soul_n let_v i_o rather_o die_v miserable_o than_o sin_n mortal_o let_v i_o pass_v on_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n in_o thy_o grace_n and_o fear_n that_o i_o may_v end_v my_o day_n in_o thy_o friendship_n and_o favour_n which_o i_o beseech_v thou_o to_o grant_v i_o o_o most_o powerful_a and_o merciful_a saviour_n by_o the_o love_n of_o thy_o sweet_a heart_n by_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o bitter_a death_n and_o passion_n by_o the_o intercession_n of_o thy_o bless_a mother_n and_o by_o the_o suffrage_n of_o all_o holy_a happy_a and_o devout_a soul_n upon_o all_o which_o rely_v as_o upon_o so_o many_o sure_a anchor_n of_o my_o hope_n i_o commit_v and_o resign_v myself_o to_o thy_o disposition_n and_o providence_n for_o time_n and_o eternity_n o_o my_o lord_n my_o love_n and_o my_o all_o full_o trust_v that_o thou_o will_v merciful_o pardon_v my_o sin_n careful_o assist_v i_o in_o my_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o in_o the_o end_n happy_o bring_v i_o to_o eternal_a bliss_n by_o such_o mean_n as_o thy_o divine_a wisdom_n know_v most_o convenient_a for_o i_o for_o thursday_n of_o subdue_a sensuality_n to_o reason_n the_o four_o exercise_n 1._o my_o spirit_n be_v willing_a o_o most_o glorious_a and_o gracious_a lord_n god_n to_o serve_v thou_o love_v thou_o honour_v thou_o and_o follow_v thou_o but_o my_o flesh_n be_v weak_a frail_a and_o refractory_a i_o do_v not_o what_o i_o desire_v o_o my_o god_n and_o what_o thou_o demand_v but_o i_o act_n that_o which_o i_o hate_v and_o what_o thou_o forbidde_v i_o feel_v o_o my_o lord_n a_o law_n of_o sensuality_n contradict_v the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n captivate_v my_o reason_n cloud_v my_o judgement_n and_o continual_o strive_v to_o cast_v i_o down_o headlong_o into_o sin_n and_o perdition_n unhappy_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o will_v free_v i_o from_o this_o body_n of_o death_n ah_o my_o brutish_a body_n ah_o my_o burdensome_a flesh_n thou_o be_v my_o dangerous_a and_o deadly_a enemy_n it_o be_v thy_o weight_n that_o depress_v my_o soul_n thy_o earth_n that_o clog_v and_o corrupt_v my_o air_n thy_o contagion_n and_o perversity_n which_o infect_v and_o debase_v my_o better_a part_n and_o heavenly_a portion_n thy_o sensuality_n which_o draw_v on_o endanger_v and_o almost_o destroy_v my_o reason_n 2._o ah_o sensuality_n the_o source_n of_o all_o my_o misery_n how_o just_o do_v i_o now_o hate_v thou_o and_o how_o willing_o will_v i_o leave_v thou_o at_o my_o first_o acquaintance_n with_o thou_o thou_o defile_v i_o with_o original_a sin_n in_o my_o infancy_n thou_o make_v a_o beast_n of_o i_o and_o now_o in_o my_o ripe_a year_n thou_o still_o pursue_v i_o proclaime_v open_a war_n with_o i_o blind_a my_o understanding_n with_o darkness_n ignorance_n and_o error_n make_v my_o will_n refractory_a to_o good_a and_o ready_a to_o all_o evil_a distract_a my_o memory_n with_o vain_a and_o vile_a fancy_n and_o perpetual_o tosse_v i_o to_o and_o fro_o between_o love_n and_o hatred_n joy_n and_o grief_n hope_v and_o fear_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o thy_o numerous_a and_o enormous_a irascible_a and_o concupiscible_a power_n and_o passion_n ay_o i_o how_o sad_a be_v my_o state_n how_o deplorable_a my_o condition_n oh_o how_o long_o lord_n must_v i_o dwell_v with_o these_o devil_n how_o long_o must_v i_o endure_v the_o violence_n of_o these_o passion_n o_o my_o lord_n my_o strength_n and_o my_o salvation_n break_v these_o fetter_n for_o i_o command_v a_o calm_a o_o thou_o only_a ruler_n of_o sea_n and_o wind_n and_o appease_v the_o surge_n of_o these_o my_o unmortified_a appetite_n oh_o restore_v i_o to_o myself_o again_o reduce_v reason_n to_o her_o lose_a dominion_n in_o my_o soul_n and_o bring_v back_o i_o thy_o poor_a creature_n to_o thou_o my_o powerful_a creator_n o_o let_v not_o this_o passenger_n perish_v amid_o these_o boisterous_a billow_n nor_o suffer_v utter_a shipwarck_n in_o these_o fearful_a tempest_n i_o suffer_v violence_n o_o my_o lord_n answer_v for_o i_o the_o companion_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o have_v deceive_v i_o sense_n have_v corrupt_v and_o conquer_v my_o judgement_n oh_o how_o i_o be_o drag_v up_o and_o down_o by_o my_o al-mastering_a appetite_n command_v by_o my_o servant_n and_o fetter_v by_o my_o slave_n o_o tyranny_n o_o indignity_n ah_o my_o soul_n o_o noble_a spirit_n fair_a as_o the_o angel_n form_v to_o thy_o creator_n lovely_a resemblance_n stamp_v with_o his_o divine_a character_n and_o heir_n apparent_a to_o his_o glorious_a kingdom_n to_o be_v thus_o subject_a to_o the_o base_a and_o brutal_a desire_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n o_o intolerable_a bondage_n o_o unworthy_a servitude_n 3._o o_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o only_a physician_n of_o my_o soul_n thou_o be_v almighty_a and_o al-mercy_n and_o i_o be_o all_o weakness_n and_o all_o misery_n there_o be_v no_o part_n leave_v sincere_a in_o my_o whole_a body_n and_o soul_n from_o the_o contagious_a poison_n of_o passion_n from_o the_o infectious_a leprosy_n of_o sin_n and_o sensuality_n all_o be_v out_o of_o order_n o_o my_o lord_n i_o acknowledge_v it_o to_o my_o own_o shame_n and_o confusion_n each_o sense_n be_v go_v astray_o each_o member_n of_o my_o body_n be_v corrupt_v each_o power_n of_o my_o soul_n be_v pervert_v my_o understanding_n be_v obscure_v with_o self-love_n my_o memory_n distract_v with_o sensual_a â—bâ—ects_n my_o will_n possess_v with_o peevish_a inclination_n my_o affection_n be_v vain_a my_o passion_n violent_a my_o disposition_n vicious_a my_o body_n be_v burdensome_a my_o imagination_n troublesome_a my_o life_n irksome_a these_o be_v my_o wound_n o_o my_o heavenly_a surgeon_n o_o put_v to_o thy_o help_a hand_n i_o beseech_v thou_o see_v fear_v and_o search_v they_o before_o the_o gangrene_n enter_v and_o the_o grief_n grow_v incurable_a my_o soul_n be_v sick_a even_o to_o death_n if_o thou_o will_v o_o my_o lord_n thou_o can_v both_o cleanse_v and_o cure_v i_o to_o this_o end_n thou_o descend_v from_o jerusalem_n to_o jericho_n o_o pious_a samaritan_n from_o heaven_n to_o earth_n o_o compassionate_a saviour_n where_o thou_o find_v i_o in_o this_o pitiful_a plight_n sore_o beat_v wound_a half_a dead_a and_o utter_o despoil_v of_o all_o natural_a and_o spiritual_a riches_n by_o thief_n and_o robber_n which_o be_v the_o sense_n of_o my_o body_n and_o the_o faculty_n of_o my_o soul_n o_o pass_v not_o by_o i_o sweet_a jesus_n but_o merciful_o bind_v up_o my_o bleed_a wound_n with_o the_o swath_a band_n of_o thy_o death_n and_o passion_n power_n upon_o they_o the_o wine_n of_o thy_o precious_a blood_n and_o supple_a they_o with_o the_o oil_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a grace_n 4._o i_o intend_v o_o my_o lord_n strengthen_v i_o in_o this_o hour_n i_o intend_v o_o sweet_a saviour_n a_o total_a reformation_n of_o life_n and_o manner_n a_o entire_a mortification_n of_o my_o corporeal_a sense_n and_o spiritual_a faculty_n a_o absolute_a change_n in_o my_o whole_a man_n o_o grant_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o my_o love_a lord_n the_o powerful_a assistance_n of_o thy_o special_a grace_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o great_a and_o good_a purpose_n teach_v i_o now_o o_o my_o bless_a master_n to_o live_v inward_o pious_o spiritual_o as_o i_o love_v former_o to_o live_v outward_o vain_o sensual_o o_o let_v i_o henceforth_o yield_v to_o thy_o divine_a motion_n obey_v thy_o call_n imitate_v thy_o example_n and_o follow_v thy_o will_n o_o let_v i_o never_o more_o act_v or_o omit_v any_o thing_n be_v it_o never_o so_o little_a for_o my_o own_o like_n but_o pure_o and_o perfect_o for_o thy_o love_n 5._o grant_v o_o good_a jesus_n that_o at_o each_o word_n of_o my_o mouth_n at_o each_o glance_n
of_o my_o eye_n at_o each_o morsel_n i_o eat_v at_o each_o member_n i_o move_v and_o at_o each_o inward_a and_o outward_a action_n i_o undertake_v i_o may_v first_o ask_v thy_o leave_n and_o permission_n and_o so_o do_v it_o or_o leave_v it_o according_o as_o thy_o holy_a inspiration_n answer_v and_o allow_v i_o o_o that_o i_o can_v perform_v each_o natural_a and_o necessary_a work_n with_o a_o actual_a reflection_n upon_o thy_o praise_n and_o pleasure_n and_o with_o a_o pure_a intention_n to_o be_v unite_v to_o thou_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o love_n thy_o outward_a sense_n o_o my_o sweet_a saviour_n be_v exact_o subject_a to_o thy_o reason_n and_o perfect_o obedient_a to_o thy_o sacred_a soul_n o_o let_v i_o be_v swallow_v up_o i_o beseech_v thou_o gracious_a jesus_n and_o sanctify_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o thou_o let_v i_o live_v love_n move_z and_o make_v use_n of_o my_o sense_n pure_o and_o only_o in_o thou_o for_o thou_o and_o by_o thou_o thy_o sacred_a hand_n o_o holy_a jesus_n be_v harsh_o nail_v to_o the_o tree_n of_o the_o cross_n preserve_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o from_o all_o sinful_a touch_v thy_o bless_a foot_n be_v likewise_o pierce_v and_o fasten_v to_o the_o same_o rood_n o_o fix_v my_o step_n that_o i_o run_v not_o to_o evil_a action_n direct_v they_o in_o thy_o path_n and_o make_v i_o speedy_a in_o all_o work_n concern_v thy_o honour_n and_o the_o assistance_n of_o my_o neighbour_n thy_o holy_a mouth_n be_v free_a from_o guile_n full_a of_o wisdom_n put_v thy_o word_n sweet_a jesus_n into_o i_o let_v it_o always_o speak_v of_o thy_o love_n and_o only_o sing_v thy_o praise_n thy_o divine_a ear_n be_v fill_v with_o blasphemy_n and_o derision_n let_v not_o i_o be_v open_a to_o hear_v vanity_n and_o detraction_n thy_o sweet_a eye_n pour_v out_o flood_n of_o tear_n for_o i_o o_o give_v unto_o i_o tear_n of_o compassion_n for_o thy_o suffering_n and_o of_o compunction_n for_o my_o own_o sin_n thy_o taste_n be_v torment_v with_o the_o nousome_a potion_n of_o gall_n and_o vinegar_n o_o take_v from_o i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o all_o desire_n of_o delicacy_n let_v i_o not_o eat_v or_o drink_v but_o for_o mere_a sustenance_n and_o necessity_n thy_o whole_a humanity_n o_o gracious_a jesus_n be_v martyr_v and_o murder_v o_o grant_v that_o i_o may_v be_v true_o and_o total_o mortify_v let_v i_o not_o see_v feel_v hear_v taste_n smell_v eat_v drink_v do_v any_o thing_n or_o make_v use_n of_o any_o thing_n as_o follow_v my_o own_o gust_n sensuality_n and_o self-seeking_a but_o in_o pure_a conformity_n to_o thy_o divine_a will_n and_o pleasure_n 6._o o_o merciful_a redeemer_n how_o great_a and_o grievous_a be_v the_o inward_a suffering_n of_o thy_o holy_a soul_n o_o for_o those_o thy_o sorrow_n and_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n sake_n cleanse_v cure_n inlighten_v inform_v reform_v and_o transform_v all_o my_o inward_a man_n o_o permit_v not_o my_o understanding_n where_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o greatness_n and_o goodness_n shall_v be_v only_o 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and_o secure_v lesson_n leave_v all_o thing_n and_o thou_o shall_v find_v one_o thing_n which_o be_v all_o in_o all_o take_v courage_n and_o fight_v valiant_o against_o thy_o own_o bad_a nature_n pray_v suffer_v stoop_v bear_v repugnance_n swallow_v down_o contradiction_n digest_v injury_n the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n suffer_v violence_n the_o end_n thou_o ayme_v at_o be_v perfection_n the_o reward_n of_o thy_o conqucst_a be_v eternal_a love_n eternal_a life_n eternal_a happiness_n behold_v o_o my_o lord_n my_o strength_n and_o my_o salvation_n i_o be_o full_o resolve_v to_o lay_v the_o axe_n to_o the_o root_n of_o this_o wicked_a tree_n help_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o with_o thy_o grace_n from_o above_o that_o i_o may_v hew_v myself_o out_o of_o myself_o that_o i_o may_v kill_v crucify_v and_o mortify_v my_o inveigle_a sensuality_n cut_v off_o my_o evil_a inclination_n rectify_v my_o disorder_a passion_n and_o root_v out_o each_o thought_n or_o desire_n which_o tend_v not_o direct_o 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most_o dangerous_a and_o my_o great_a enemy_n which_o be_v the_o source_n of_o all_o my_o misery_n the_o citadel_n from_o whence_o sin_n assail_v i_o and_o satan_n fetch_v his_o force_n to_o fight_v against_o i_o grant_v good_a lord_n that_o i_o may_v they_o therefore_o every_o one_o must_v strive_v to_o know_v his_o own_o natural_a inclination_n and_o then_o employ_v all_o his_o force_n and_o apply_v all_o his_o prayer_n and_o spiritual_a exercise_n to_o quell_v they_o never_o yield_v to_o this_o wicked_a eve_n persuade_v adam_n my_o superior_a will_n to_o eat_v the_o forbid_a fruit_n to_o consent_n to_o unlawful_a pleasure_n o_o that_o i_o can_v tame_v these_o cruel_a beast_n my_o natural_a passion_n how_o soon_o shall_v i_o be_v master_n of_o all_o moral_a virtue_n o_o that_o i_o can_v so_o till_o this_o vineyard_n so_o delve_v this_o garden_n so_o purge_v it_o from_o all_o ill_a weed_n of_o affection_n and_o prune_v all_o superfluous_a surgeon_n and_o shoot_n of_o passion_n that_o the_o seed_n of_o thy_o grace_n o_o heavenly_a husbandman_n may_v only_o there_o take_v root_n increase_n and_o fructify_v 5._o i_o will_v also_o mortify_v my_o superior_a and_o rational_a part_n with_o all_o the_o curious_a and_o fruitless_a speculation_n of_o my_o understanding_n all_o conceit_n of_o self-wisdom_n natural_a prudence_n proper_a judgement_n and_o good_a like_n of_o my_o own_o proceed_n all_o vain_a and_o foolish_a reflection_n of_o my_o memory_n and_o all_o petty_a desire_n and_o affection_n of_o my_o will_n which_o relate_v not_o to_o thou_o the_o only_a object_n and_o lord_n of_o my_o love_n i_o be_o resolve_v o_o my_o lord_n to_o nip_v off_o each_o bud_a passion_n as_o soon_o as_o it_o peep_v up_o in_o my_o soul_n to_o trouble_v it_o in_o its_o true_a repose_n and_o to_o hinder_v its_o liberty_n and_o tendance_n to_o thy_o love_n i_o will_v by_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n proceed_v faithful_o and_o sincere_o in_o the_o hatred_n denial_n and_o mortification_n of_o 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all_o self-seeking_a ah_o my_o corrupt_a nature_n i_o abhor_v thou_o adieu_n all_o private-interest_n profit_n praise_n and_o preferment_n i_o will_v henceforth_o perform_v all_o my_o action_n and_o exercise_n o_o my_o lord_n god_n for_o thy_o only_a pure_a &_o perfect_a love_n i_o will_v seek_v to_o please_v and_o praise_v thou_o with_o a_o inward_a ardent_a and_o amorous_a affection_n for_o thyself_o only_o and_o not_o for_o thy_o gift_n or_o grace_n i_o renounce_v all_o sensuality_n whether_o it_o be_v in_o meat_n drink_n sleep_n apparel_z curiosity_n of_o my_o five_o sense_n or_o any_o thing_n else_o whatsoever_o o_o my_o lord_n i_o will_v make_v no_o other_o use_n of_o any_o thy_o creature_n than_o i_o be_o absolute_o compel_v to_o by_o necessity_n of_o nature_n i_o look_v for_o no_o solace_n but_o from_o thou_o alone_o my_o only_a comfort_n and_o content_v i_o renounce_v all_o
my_o only_a lord_n and_o love_n cleanse_v my_o will_n from_o all_o self-seeking_a keep_v my_o memory_n from_o all_o superfluity_n close_v up_o my_o sense_n fâ—om_o all_o vanity_n that_o my_o happy_a soul_n separate_v from_o all_o sensible_a image_n may_v quiet_o tend_v to_o thou_o only_o sweet_o repose_v in_o thou_o and_o continual_o enjoy_v thy_o bless_a presence_n o_o let_v thy_o pure_a and_o perfect_a love_n dear_a lord_n jesu_n be_v the_o faithful_a scout-watch_n over_o all_o my_o proceed_n that_o no_o foreign_a affection_n no_o sinister_a intention_n no_o self-liking_a or_o self-seeking_a may_v steal_v into_o my_o heart_n and_o defraud_v or_o disturb_v its_o happy_a enjoyment_n of_o thou_o and_o holy_a unity_n with_o thy_o divine_a spirit_n grant_v o_o my_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v prudent_o turn_v all_o good_a event_n and_o all_o bad_a accident_n to_o my_o spiritual_a profit_n by_o reflect_v wherefore_o they_o befall_v i_o of_o what_o they_o warn_v i_o and_o how_o far_o they_o 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advance_v above_o all_o a_o advertisement_n touch_v the_o precedent_a exercise_n 1._o we_o must_v perform_v it_o daily_o diligent_o discreet_o and_o with_o great_a confidence_n and_o courage_n 2._o yet_o without_o propriety_n that_o it_o may_v neither_o hinder_v the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n within_o nor_o work_n of_o due_a obligation_n and_o obedience_n without_o 3._o if_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o introversion_n we_o find_v dryness_n and_o feel_v little_a devotion_n we_o may_v sometime_o fit_o resume_v in_o lieu_n of_o the_o second_o part_n or_o consideration_n our_o wont_a exercise_n whereto_o our_o mind_n be_v more_o addict_v end_v the_o same_o with_o the_o conclusion_n here_o prescribe_v be_v ever_o due_o dispose_v to_o follow_v the_o holy_a spirit_n invitation_n to_o high_a matter_n if_o we_o faithful_o observe_v these_o thing_n we_o shall_v infallible_o receive_v comfort_n and_o speedy_o perceive_v our_o own_o unspeakable_a profit_n and_o progress_n by_o 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my_o whole_a delight_n 5._o another_o remedy_n against_o suchlike_a devil_n mark_v well_o the_o craft_n of_o the_o devil_n surprise_v of_o pleasure_n may_v be_v to_o ponder_v present_o with_o thy_o understanding_n how_o cunning_o the_o devil_n who_o only_o seek_v to_o kill_v or_o at_o least_o to_o wound_v thy_o soul_n mortal_o lie_v lurk_v under_o this_o bait_n which_o when_o thou_o perceive_v tell_v he_o bold_o ah_o thou_o curse_a serpent_n how_o crafty_o and_o covert_o do_v thou_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o infect_v i_o with_o thy_o poison_n and_o then_o lift_v up_o thy_o mind_n to_o god-ward_o say_v o_o the_o goodness_n of_o my_o god_n be_v thou_o eternal_o bless_v and_o praise_v which_o have_v discover_v my_o hide_a enemy_n lie_v in_o wait_n to_o destroy_v my_o soul_n 6._o but_o in_o other_o accident_n which_o decree_n but_o when_o thing_n which_o be_v unpleasant_a befall_v thou_o think_v upon_o god_n eternal_a decree_n go_v against_o the_o hair_n and_o rather_o procure_v pain_n than_o 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all_o their_o sense_n and_o motion_n say_v o_o prime_a mover_n of_o all_o thing_n yet_o remain_v in_o thyself_o immovable_a how_o great_a be_v my_o joy_n in_o thy_o firm_a stability_n 6._o moreover_o when_o thy_o sense_n be_v beauty_n or_o be_v endue_v with_o rare_a beauty_n touch_v and_o tickle_v with_o some_o rare_a beauty_n separate_v with_o all_o speed_n that_o which_o appear_v to_o the_o eye_n from_o the_o inward_a spirit_n which_o appear_v not_o at_o all_o and_o consider_v that_o all_o the_o outward_a fairness_n spring_v only_o from_o the_o invisible_a fountain_n say_v with_o a_o gladsome_a heart_n oh_o the_o jubilation_n of_o my_o soul_n when_o it_o think_v on_o that_o eternal_a and_o immense_a beauty_n which_o be_v the_o original_a source_n and_o essential_a cause_n of_o all_o create_a comeliness_n 7._o furthermore_o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o any_o perfection_n in_o creature_n perfection_n or_o excellent_a perfection_n first_o make_v
the_o aforesaid_a separation_n then_o break_v forth_o into_o these-like_a expression_n o_o rich_a treasury_n of_o all_o virtue_n what_o contentment_n do_v i_o feel_v that_o all_o good_a be_v derive_v from_o thou_o and_o by_o thou_o only_o and_o that_o all_o goodness_n compare_v to_o thy_o divine_a perfection_n be_v a_o mere_a nothing_o 8._o stretch_v forth_o thy_o hand_n to_o action_n also_o when_o thou_o undertake_v any_o action_n any_o action_n imagine_v thy_o lord_n god_n to_o be_v the_o first_o cause_n thereof_o and_o thou_o only_o the_o live_a instrument_n of_o his_o divine_a majesty_n to_o who_o thy_o soul_n may_v thus_o pour_v forth_o itself_o o_o sovereign_a lord_n of_o this_o universe_n how_o true_o do_v i_o rejoice_v that_o i_o can_v do_v no_o one_o thing_n without_o thou_o and_o that_o thou_o be_v the_o prime_n and_o principal_a agent_n in_o all_o good_a action_n 9_o take_v any_o refection_n of_o meat_n drink_n or_o refresh_a thy_o body_n with_o meat_n and_o drink_n or_o drink_v reflect_v who_o give_v that_o gust_n and_o savour_n to_o that_o creature_n and_o take_v no_o other_o content_n than_o in_o he_o only_o say_v be_v joyful_a o_o my_o soul_n that_o there_o be_v no_o true_a satisfaction_n out_o of_o thy_o god_n and_o that_o in_o he_o only_o thou_o have_v a_o full_a abundance_n of_o all_o pleasure_n 10._o if_o some_o delicious_a smell_n be_v odour_n or_o smell_v delicious_a odour_n welcome_a to_o thy_o sense_n stay_v not_o there_o but_o ascend_v to_o he_o who_o be_v the_o source_n of_o all_o sweetness_n and_o with_o a_o heart_n soften_v with_o comfort_n say_v alas_o o_o my_o lord_n as_o i_o be_o true_o glad_a that_o all_o sweetness_n proceed_v from_o thou_o so_o grant_v i_o beseech_v thou_o that_o my_o soul_n be_v true_o despoil_v and_o unclothe_v of_o all_o earthly_a pleasure_n may_v pure_o soar_v up_o to_o thy_o delicious_a paradise_n and_o render_v a_o perpetual_o please_a odour_n to_o thy_o divine_a nostril_n 11._o when_o thou_o be_v take_v with_o the_o harmony_n or_o be_v delight_v with_o musical_a harmony_n musical_a harmony_n of_o some_o excellent_a voice_n or_o instrument_n turn_v thy_o soul_n to_o thy_o saviour_n and_o speak_v to_o he_o o_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n how_o do_v i_o joy_v in_o thy_o infinite_a perfection_n o_o what_o a_o admirable_a harmony_n do_v they_o make_v not_o only_o in_o thyself_o but_o also_o in_o the_o heavenly_a citizen_n and_o in_o all_o other_o thy_o creature_n 12._o thus_o may_v thou_o my_o dear_o object_n or_o any_o other_o sensible_a object_n belove_a raise_v up_o thy_o spirit_n from_o all_o sensible_a object_n to_o the_o contemplation_n of_o the_o divinity_n as_o have_v be_v hitherto_o declare_v it_o remain_v that_o thou_o be_v now_o in_o like_a manner_n instruct_v how_o to_o pass_v from_o the_o same_o sensible_a object_n to_o the_o meditation_n of_o the_o word_n incarnate_a by_o frequent_a reflection_n upon_o thy_o saviour_n life_n incarnate_a how_o to_o raise_v thy_o soul_n by_o the_o same_o object_n to_o contemplate_v the_o word_n incarnate_a and_o passion_n and_o to_o this_o effect_n all_o thing_n of_o the_o whole_a universe_n will_v conduce_v by_o consider_v in_o they_o as_o before_o that_o sovereign_a and_o supreme_a good_a which_o be_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o their_o whole_a be_v and_o beauty_n and_o thence_o pass_v on_o to_o the_o admiration_n of_o his_o immense_a goodness_n and_o greatness_n who_o be_v the_o absolute_a lord_n of_o all_o these_o thing_n will_v vouchsafe_v to_o descend_v so_o low_a as_o to_o become_v man_n and_o to_o die_v for_o man_n permit_v his_o own_o creature_n to_o arm_v themselves_o against_o he_o their_o creator_n many_o thing_n will_v also_o particular_o represent_v to_o the_o eye_n of_o thy_o soul_n these_o sacred_a mystery_n and_o put_v thou_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o several_a instrument_n of_o his_o severe_a suffering_n rain_n as_o for_o example_n by_o the_o sight_n of_o poor_a cottage_n of_o rain_n poor_a cottage_n will_v remember_v thou_o of_o thy_o saviour_n stable_n and_o cribb_a if_o it_o rain_v thou_o will_v reflect_v upon_o that_o divine_a moisture_n distil_v from_o his_o body_n in_o his_o bloody_a agony_n the_o â—tones_n which_o thou_o behold_v will_v stone_n of_o stone_n put_v thou_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o rock_n rend_v in_o sunder_o at_o his_o death_n the_o earth_n earth_n of_o the_o earth_n will_v seem_v to_o tell_v thou_o how_o it_o then_o tremble_v and_o the_o bright-shining_a sun_n how_o its_o light_n be_v then_o obscure_v etc._n of_o the_o sun_n of_o the_o water_n etc._n etc._n if_o thou_o consider_v the_o water_n thou_o will_v fall_v into_o contemplation_n of_o that_o which_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o open_a side_n and_o the_o like_a of_o all_o other_o object_n so_o when_o thou_o taste_v wine_n thou_o may_v think_v of_o christ_n wine_n in_o taste_v wine_n vinegar_n and_o gall_n when_o sweet_a odour_n delight_v thou_o how_o ill_o savour_v smell_v in_o sweet_a smell_v be_v the_o carcase_n upon_o mount_n calvary_n where_o thy_o saviour_n suffer_v clothing_n thyself_o reflect_v how_o the_o thyself_o in_o clothing_n thyself_o eternal_a word_n put_v on_o our_o humanity_n to_o adorn_v thou_o with_o his_o divinity_n noise_n in_o uncloathing_n thyself_o in_o hear_v noise_n uncloathing_n thyself_o how_o he_o naked_a be_v nail_v to_o the_o cross_n hear_v a_o noise_n or_o acclamation_n of_o people_n remember_v those_o abominable_a outcry_n away_o with_o he_o crucify_v he_o when_o the_o clock_n strike_v the_o hour_n clock_n in_o hear_v the_o clock_n think_v how_o thy_o saviour_n heart_n pant_v in_o the_o garden_n at_o the_o apprehension_n of_o his_o approach_a passion_n or_o seem_v to_o hear_v and_o count_v the_o cruel_a stroke_n of_o the_o scourge_n or_o blow_n of_o the_o hammer_n fasten_v the_o nail_n through_o his_o body_n to_o the_o cross_n if_o sadness_n in_o time_n of_o sadness_n sadness_n and_o sorrow_n seize_v thou_o whether_o by_o reason_n of_o thy_o own_o suffering_n and_o sickness_n or_o out_o of_o compassion_n to_o other_o conceive_v alas_o how_o little_a be_v all_o this_o compare_v to_o the_o incomprehensible_a anguish_n distress_n and_o dolour_n which_o pierce_v the_o body_n and_o soul_n of_o thy_o dear_a saviour_n 13._o have_v thus_o show_v thou_o the_o object_n other_o way_n to_o meditate_v upon_o sensible_a object_n way_n how_o to_o elevate_v thy_o understanding_n by_o mean_n of_o all_o sensible_a thing_n to_o the_o divinity_n and_o to_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o word_n incarnate_a i_o will_v now_o add_v other_o mean_n and_o method_n of_o meditation_n draw_v from_o the_o same_o sensible_a object_n that_o as_o the_o soul_n gust_n be_v various_a so_o the_o spiritual_a diet_n may_v be_v diverse_o dress_v and_o serve_v up_o for_o their_o sustenance_n though_o this_o variety_n may_v be_v also_o very_o useful_a not_o only_o to_o the_o simple_a but_o even_o to_o elevate_v soul_n well_o advance_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v not_o always_o equal_o dispose_v to_o sublime_a contemplation_n neither_o need_v thou_o fear_v that_o this_o variety_n will_v any_o way_n confound_v thou_o if_o thou_o be_v govern_v by_o the_o rule_n of_o discretion_n â—nd_v the_o direction_n of_o thy_o ghostly_a father_n which_o thou_o be_v careful_o and_o â—umbly_o to_o follow_v not_o only_o in_o â—his_n but_o in_o all_o other_o thy_o undertaking_n 14._o when_o therefore_o object_n most_o themselves_o by_o consider_v how_o mean_a the_o best_a of_o they_o be_v in_o themselves_o please_a to_o the_o eye_n delicious_a to_o â—he_n sense_n and_o desirable_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n shall_v be_v represent_v unto_o thou_o mark_v well_o how_o mean_v these_o thing_n be_v in_o themselves_o though_o never_o so_o high_o court_v and_o cherish_v extol_v and_o esteem_v by_o worldling_n how_o the_o best_a of_o they_o be_v no_o better_a than_o dirt_n and_o dung_n in_o respect_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n for_o which_o thou_o be_v design_v which_o thou_o desire_v and_o to_o which_o thou_o aspire_v 15._o when_o thou_o gaze_v on_o the_o brightness_n as_o the_o sun_n brightness_n sun_n glorious_a splendour_n know_v for_o certain_a that_o thy_o own_o soul_n be_v far_o more_o bright_a and_o beautiful_a than_o it_o if_o she_o be_v in_o her_o creators_n grace_n and_o favour_n otherwise_o that_o she_o be_v more_o obscure_a and_o abominable_a than_o darksome_a and_o dismal_a hell_n itself_o 16._o when_o thou_o cast_v up_o thy_o corporal_a eye_n to_o the_o heaven_n elevate_v greatness_n the_o heaven_n greatness_n those_o of_o thy_o soul_n to_o those_o high_a &_o holy_a mansion_n of_o the_o bless_a sainâ—â—_n and_o angelical_a spirit_n and_o there_o fix_v and_o feast_v thy_o thought_n as_o in_o the_o happy_a mansion_n prepare_v for_o thy_o eternal_a abode_n 17._o when_o thou_o hearken'_v to_o the_o melody_n the_o bird_n melody_n bird_n warble_v note_n or_o other_o
occasion_n which_o be_v also_o touch_v brief_o in_o the_o forego_n text_n be_v that_o we_o ordinary_o purpose_v strength_n 1._o the_o rely_v upon_o our_o strength_n to_o do_v a_o good_a action_n or_o to_o avoid_v the_o do_n of_o evil_a more_o trust_v to_o our_o strength_n than_o to_o god_n assistance_n and_o this_o pride_n whence_o this_o deceit_n proceed_v so_o hudwinke_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o see_v it_o not_o at_o all_o and_o be_v therefore_o just_o permit_v to_o fall_v and_o fail_v of_o our_o expectation_n that_o we_o may_v thereby_o true_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o own_o nothing_o and_o learn_v to_o ground_v all_o our_o good_a design_n upon_o the_o divine_a goodness_n grace_n and_o power_n and_o not_o at_o all_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n or_o endeavour_n 7._o another_o occasion_n be_v that_o when_o they_o 2._o the_o want_n of_o force_n to_o go_v through_o with_o they_o our_o will_n enter_v upon_o a_o design_n it_o want_v force_n and_o efficacy_n to_o go_v through_o with_o it_o although_o it_o seem_v otherwise_o to_o we_o because_o our_o design_n eye_n the_o beauty_n of_o that_o virtue_n which_o we_o aim_n at_o rather_o than_o the_o difficulty_n which_o intervene_v in_o the_o get_n it_o so_o that_o it_o be_v no_o great_a marvel_n that_o such_o ill-grounded_a design_n fall_v down_o to_o the_o ground_n and_o melt_v away_o into_o nothing_o upon_o the_o first_o sight_n of_o the_o virtue_n 8._o the_o three_o occasion_n be_v that_o we_o end_n 3._o the_o noâ—_n level_v at_o the_o right_a end_n address_n not_o our_o design_n to_o their_o true_a and_o proper_a end_n to_o wit_n the_o pure_a service_n and_o honour_n of_o god_n for_o we_o make_v they_o oftentimes_o in_o our_o affliction_n or_o in_o time_n of_o distress_n and_o dissolution_n rather_o to_o find_v thereby_o some_o solace_n in_o such_o contrariety_n than_o only_o to_o please_v our_o lord_n god_n who_o therefore_o let_v we_o fall_v afterward_o that_o we_o may_v discern_v this_o deceit_n and_o learn_v to_o our_o cost_n to_o aim_n at_o nothing_o else_o in_o all_o our_o action_n than_o his_o holy_a will_n and_o pleasure_n chap._n xviii_o how_o the_o devil_n strive_v to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o the_o way_n of_o virtue_n moreover_o the_o devil_n make_v devil_n 1._o another_o deceit_n of_o the_o devil_n use_v of_o a_o other_o subtlety_n to_o draw_v we_o from_o the_o path_n of_o virtue_n into_o the_o precipice_n of_o vice_n as_o thus_o a_o certain_a person_n fall_v into_o a_o sickness_n which_o he_o desire_v to_o support_v person_n exemplify_v in_o a_o sick_a person_n with_o patience_n the_o devil_n see_v that_o if_o he_o thus_o persevere_v he_o must_v needs_o get_v the_o habit_n of_o patience_n suggest_v unto_o he_o divers_a motion_n and_o desire_n to_o do_v this_o or_o that_o good_a work_n if_o he_o can_v once_o have_v health_n restore_v and_o that_o he_o can_v serve_v god_n better_o advance_v his_o own_o perfection_n more_o effectual_o and_o assist_v other_o more_o charitable_o if_o he_o be_v sound_a than_o he_o can_v do_v be_v sick_a and_o these_o conceit_n en-kindle_a more_o and_o more_o in_o the_o breast_n of_o the_o sick_a person_n till_o they_o make_v he_o weary_a and_o impatient_a of_o his_o suffering_n as_o be_v thereby_o hinder_v from_o do_v such_o heroic_a action_n and_o by_o this_o deceit_n the_o devil_n cast_v down_o a_o soul_n from_o the_o practice_n of_o patience_n in_o pretence_n fall_v into_o impatience_n upon_o pious_a pretence_n which_o it_o first_o exercise_v itself_o into_o open_a impatience_n against_o this_o infirmity_n yet_o not_o as_o a_o thing_n which_o be_v in_o itself_o displease_v but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o hindrance_n retard_v she_o from_o the_o execution_n of_o those_o good_a work_n which_o she_o unquiet_o desire_v to_o perform_v 2._o nor_o do_v the_o enemy_n rest_v here_o but_o have_v bring_v the_o sick_a person_n to_o this_o proceed_v on_o in_o his_o plot_n and_o health_n and_o over-earnest_o desirous_a of_o health_n take_v away_o from_o he_o the_o aforesaid_a suggestion_n of_o such_o good_a work_n as_o he_o can_v bring_v about_o if_o he_o enjoy_v his_o health_n when_o the_o sick_a person_n perceive_v it_o not_o leave_v in_o he_o only_o a_o ardent_a desire_n to_o recover_v his_o health_n and_o if_o this_o follow_v not_o as_o he_o will_v he_o fall_v into_o grievous_a sadness_n and_o great_a impatience_n 3._o the_o best_a remedy_n of_o this_o be_v that_o practice_n the_o remedy_n be_v to_o admit_v of_o no_o purpose_n which_o thou_o can_v not_o present_o practice_n when_o sickness_n or_o other_o adversity_n have_v seize_v on_o thou_o thou_o take_v care_n to_o admit_v no_o motion_n or_o desire_n into_o thy_o mind_n which_o thou_o can_v not_o forthwith_o put_v in_o execution_n otherwise_o it_o will_v make_v thou_o solicitous_a and_o leave_v thou_o in_o unquietness_n explication_n and_o thou_o â—rt_v in_o this_o case_n to_o effect_n because_o perchance_o they_o will_v not_o have_v their_o effect_n persuade_v thyself_o with_o all_o patience_n humility_n and_o resignation_n that_o perchance_o thy_o now-made_a inâ—entions_n will_v not_o have_v the_o effect_n thou_o imagine_v because_o thou_o be_v far_o weak_a than_o thou_o think_v or_o that_o god_n they_o or_o that_o god_n will_v not_o receive_v they_o by_o his_o secret_a judgement_n unknown_a to_o thou_o by_o reason_n of_o thy_o demerit_n will_v not_o receive_v this_o good_a from_o thou_o but_o rather_o that_o thou_o humble_v thyself_o under_o the_o sweet_a and_o powerful_a hand_n of_o his_o holy_a will_n so_o likewise_o shall_v thou_o be_v hinder_v by_o thy_o ghostly_a father_n or_o any_o other_o occasion_n whatsoever_o from_o follow_v thy_o desire_n therefore_o trouble_v not_o thyself_o when_o thou_o can_v not_o perform_v thy_o desire_n own_o fancy_n in_o thy_o accustom_a devotion_n and_o particular_o in_o receive_v the_o sacred_a communion_n trouble_v not_o thyself_o with_o over-earnest_a desire_n but_o true_o devest_v 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against_o its_o enemy_n and_o then_o do_v with_o it_o o_o my_o creator_n and_o redeemer_n that_o which_o be_v most_o agreeable_a to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n and_o let_v thy_o sacred_a will_v be_v now_o and_o always_o my_o only_a food_n and_o nourishment_n since_o i_o desire_v nothing_o more_o o_o sweet_a spouse_n of_o my_o soul_n but_o that_o purge_a and_o free_v from_o all_o thing_n whatsoever_o displease_v to_o thou_o i_o may_v be_v ready_a adorned_z and_o prepare_v for_o thy_o come_n and_o willing_a to_o follow_v thy_o bless_a disposition_n in_o all_o thing_n whatsoever_o god_n but_o rest_v secure_a that_o thy_o good_a will_n be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n if_o thou_o punctual_o perform_v these_o precept_n rest_v secure_a my_o dear_o belove_a that_o all_o thy_o good_a desire_n to_o do_v well_o which_o nevertheless_o thou_o can_v not_o compass_v either_o by_o reason_n of_o thy_o own_o nature_n or_o the_o craft_n of_o thy_o enemy_n or_o god_n himself_o not_o permit_v it_o to_o prove_v thy_o resignation_n to_o his_o holy_a will_n will_v always_o minister_v some_o occasion_n of_o satisfy_v thy_o duty_n to_o thy_o lord_n god_n in_o what_o manner_n he_o best_a please_v and_o this_o be_v the_o true_a service_n thou_o can_v perform_v and_o the_o most_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n thou_o can_v offer_v to_o his_o divine_a majesty_n but_o i_o think_v it_o very_o convenient_a to_o snare_n another_o dangerous_a snare_n give_v thou_o here_o another_o caveat_n of_o a_o most_o dangerous_a and_o subtle_a snare_n into_o which_o many_o blind_v with_o self-love_n fall_v unaware_o and_o this_o it_o be_v they_o so_o palliate_v and_o excuse_v their_o defect_n that_o themselves_o do_v scarce_o perceive_v they_o 4._o and_o mark_v this_o diligent_o that_o text._n text._n oftentimes_o when_o a_o man_n fall_v into_o impatience_n he_o impute_v it_o not_o to_o the_o pain_n which_o he_o endure_v but_o
for_o that_o he_o be_v impede_v from_o the_o practice_n of_o good_a wotk_n so_o that_o the_o cause_n of_o impatience_n divers_a pretence_n for_o our_o impatience_n his_o impatience_n relate_v not_o to_o the_o sickness_n or_o adversity_n itself_o but_o partly_o to_o himself_o as_o deserve_v it_o partly_o to_o other_o who_o he_o must_v be_v force_v to_o trouble_v against_o his_o will_n and_o partly_o to_o the_o omission_n of_o his_o spiritual_a exercise_n 5._o thus_o he_o who_o fail_v in_o his_o ambitious_a unwarrantable_a but_o all_o unwarrantable_a seek_v of_o honour_n and_o office_n will_v tell_v you_o he_o complain_v not_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n but_o for_o the_o necessity_n of_o his_o family_n and_o friend_n who_o he_o may_v thus_o have_v help_v now_o that_o such_o man_n deceive_v themselves_o be_v make_v apparent_a by_o this_o that_o they_o be_v not_o much_o trouble_v when_o the_o very_a same_o effect_n come_v to_o pass_v by_o some_o other_o mean_n or_o person_n which_o seem_v to_o afflict_v they_o and_o under_o which_o they_o cover_v their_o own_o imperfection_n 6._o for_o example_n thou_o tell_v i_o example_n as_o be_v explain_v by_o a_o example_n that_o thy_o sickness_n make_v thou_o not_o impatient_a because_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o grievous_a to_o thou_o but_o for_o that_o they_o who_o be_v about_o thou_o be_v thereby_o overburden_v but_o shall_v they_o who_o thou_o so_o much_o compassionate_v be_v as_o much_o overburden_v in_o serve_v other_o sick_a person_n it_o will_v not_o much_o trouble_v thou_o from_o whence_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o not_o the_o sense_n of_o their_o trouble_n but_o thy_o own_o desire_n and_o self-love_n be_v the_o true_a root_n of_o thy_o impatience_n and_o in_o this_o manner_n thou_o may_v discover_v the_o hide_a deceit_n in_o the_o rest_n of_o thy_o affair_n explication_n to_o remedy_n this_o i_o advise_v thou_o circumstance_n the_o remedy_n be_v to_o separate_v the_o pain_n from_o the_o pretend_a circumstance_n my_o belove_a that_o as_o soon_o as_o thou_o doubte_v of_o such_o a_o deceit_n thou_o present_o separate_v by_o the_o help_n of_o thy_o conception_n the_o pain_n which_o press_v thou_o from_o those_o circumstance_n which_o be_v pretend_v excuse_n for_o thy_o impatience_n and_o then_o reflect_v upon_o that_o alone_a force_v thyself_o to_o produce_v true_a and_o efficacious_a act_n of_o patience_n and_o resignation_n to_o suffer_v it_o willing_o thus_o thou_o will_v either_o become_v a_o true_a practiser_n of_o virtue_n or_o at_o least_o thy_o eye_n will_v be_v open_v to_o discover_v thy_o own_o defect_n whereof_o thou_o be_v formal_o ignorant_a 7._o wherefore_o i_o exhort_v thou_o that_o cross_n text._n therefore_o desire_v not_o to_o be_v free_v from_o thy_o cross_n if_o thou_o be_v able_a to_o carry_v thy_o cross_n with_o patience_n thou_o never_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o for_o this_o desire_n bring_v with_o it_o two_o great_a evil_n the_o one_o be_v that_o if_o it_o destroy_v not_o thy_o patience_n yet_o it_o dispose_v thou_o by_o little_a and_o little_a to_o impatience_n the_o other_o be_v that_o it_o deprive_v thou_o of_o merit_n before_o god_n who_o esteem_v that_o only_a a_o work_n of_o perfect_a patience_n though_o short_a in_o reference_n to_o time_n which_o be_v do_v with_o the_o resignation_n of_o our_o will_n to_o his_o divine_a pleasure_n 8._o in_o this_o therefore_o and_o in_o all_o god_n but_o conform_v thy_o will_n to_o god_n thy_o other_o work_n and_o proceed_n follow_v this_o rule_n withdraw_v and_o purge_v thy_o heart_n from_o all_o other_o desire_n and_o demand_n than_o that_o only_o pure_o and_o simple_o which_o be_v conform_v to_o god_n will_n and_o this_o be_v the_o way_n to_o be_v no_o more_o disquiet_v with_o adversity_n since_o no_o such_o thing_n can_v befall_v thou_o without_o his_o will_n and_o like_n 9_o but_o when_o some_o lawful_a mean_n self-love_n yet_o thou_o may_v use_v lawful_a mean_n so_o thou_o take_v heed_n of_o self-love_n must_v necessary_o be_v use_v for_o the_o expelling_a of_o some_o overburden_v adversity_n take_v heed_n leave_v self-love_n creep_v into_o thy_o heart_n with_o they_o and_o see_v thou_o apply_v they_o not_o to_o be_v thereby_o free_v from_o thy_o pressure_n but_o only_a because_o it_o be_v god_n pleasure_n that_o thou_o shall_v make_v use_n of_o those_o instrument_n and_o then_o thou_o can_v not_o be_v discontent_v in_o case_n they_o shall_v not_o conduce_v to_o thy_o deliverance_n from_o adversity_n explication_n how_o to_o oppose_v the_o devil_n strive_v to_o deceive_v we_o with_o indiscretion_n when_o the_o devil_n perceive_v indiscretion_n 1._o how_o to_o oppose_v the_o devil_n strive_v to_o deceive_v we_o with_o indiscretion_n that_o thou_o walk_v on_o wary_o in_o the_o right_a tract_n of_o virtue_n so_o that_o his_o common_a cunning_n be_v become_v useless_a to_o his_o design_n of_o make_v thou_o go_v astray_o he_o than_o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n and_o solicit_v thou_o with_o delightful_a thought_n flatter_v thou_o with_o passage_n of_o sacred_a writ_n and_o suggest_v example_n of_o the_o saint_n that_o so_o conceit_v thyself_o climb_v up_o to_o the_o top_n of_o perfection_n thou_o may_v fall_v more_o dangerous_o into_o the_o precipice_n which_o he_o have_v dig_v for_o thou_o to_o this_o end_n he_o press_v body_n and_o press_v we_o to_o afflict_v our_o body_n thou_o to_o the_o punishment_n of_o the_o body_n with_o discipline_n abstinence_n hair-cloath_n and_o other_o extraordinary_a austerity_n that_o either_o thou_o may_v be_v puff_v up_o with_o pride_n as_o think_v thou_o do_v very_o much_o or_o may_v destroy_v thy_o health_n and_o so_o become_v uncapable_a to_o do_v good_a work_n or_o last_o that_o have_v endure_v much_o in_o this_o kind_n thou_o may_v grow_v weary_a of_o do_v penance_n and_o abhor_v thy_o spiritual_a exercise_n and_o so_o become_v a_o prey_n to_o thy_o enemy_n and_o a_o slave_n to_o fleshly_a and_o worldly_a pleasure_n which_o have_v happen_v to_o very_a many_o who_o presumption_n have_v lead_v they_o on_o and_o leave_v they_o to_o the_o conduct_n and_o violence_n of_o a_o indiscreet_a zeal_n after_o they_o have_v go_v beyond_o the_o limit_n of_o their_o own_o virtue_n by_o immoderate_a rigour_n perish_v at_o last_o in_o their_o own_o invention_n and_o so_o become_v laugh_v stock_n to_o their_o enemy_n all_o which_o disaster_n will_v never_o befall_v he_o who_o diligent_o observe_v this_o doctrine_n life_n whiâ—h_o though_o it_o be_v sometime_o good_a yet_o it_o must_v be_v temper_v by_o discretion_n for_o all_o can_v imitate_v the_o saint_n in_o austerity_n of_o life_n 2._o for_o although_o these_o voluntary_a pernance_n be_v sometime_o praiseworthy_a and_o may_v be_v meritorious_a when_o strength_n of_o body_n and_o humility_n of_o spirit_n do_v correspond_v and_o accompany_v they_o yet_o they_o must_v be_v temper_v and_o moderate_v by_o discretion_n according_a to_o each_o one_o nature_n and_o quality_n thus_o he_o that_o be_v unable_a of_o body_n to_o imitate_v the_o saint_n in_o severity_n of_o life_n may_v right_v well_o be_v able_a to_o imitate_v their_o virtue_n by_o be_v fervent_a in_o devotion_n frequent_a in_o prayer_n continual_o aspire_v to_o his_o lord_n and_o love_n set_v naught_o by_o the_o world_n and_o himself_o and_o love_a silence_n and_o solitude_n he_o may_v be_v humble_a and_o affable_a to_o all_o patient_a in_o suffer_v affront_n glad_a of_o the_o occasion_n to_o do_v good_a to_o his_o great_a enemy_n and_o final_o resolve_v to_o perform_v his_o lord_n will_v and_o promote_v his_o honour_n to_o the_o utmost_a of_o his_o power_n and_o never_o to_o offend_v his_o divine_a majesty_n in_o the_o least_o matter_n whatsoever_o 3._o all_o which_o inward_a act_n and_o virtue_n but_o each_o one_o may_v imitate_v their_o virtue_n mortification_n be_v far_o more_o please_a to_o god_n thâ—n_v the_o outward_a maceration_n of_o the_o flâ—sh_n and_o therefore_o i_o counsel_v thou_o to_o be_v very_o punctual_a in_o those_o thing_n which_o concern_v thy_o duty_n and_o obligation_n but_o as_o for_o extraordinary_a rigour_n be_v rather_o backward_o and_o fearful_a than_o indiscreet_o forward_a â—o_o embrace_v they_o 4._o yet_o i_o speak_v not_o here_o to_o those_o etc._n yet_o take_v heed_n of_o too_o much_o addict_v thyself_o to_o delicacy_n etc._n etc._n delicate_a one_o who_o though_o in_o other_o thing_n they_o be_v sufficient_o spiritual_a be_v overmuch_o incline_v to_o indulgence_n towards_o themselves_o and_o to_o a_o exâ—ct_a dote_a and_o diligence_n in_o the_o preservation_n of_o their_o health_n under_o duty_n under_o pretence_n of_o health_n or_o the_o better_a performance_n of_o thy_o duty_n pretence_n of_o be_v thereby_o better_a able_a to_o serve_v god_n and_o perform_v their_o duty_n for_o they_o strive_v to_o couple_v two_o capital_a enemy_n together_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n
be_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o virtue_n the_o deep_a thou_o lay_v this_o groundwork_n the_o high_a will_v be_v thy_o spiritual_a build_n yet_o never_o think_v thou_o can_v dig_v it_o deep_a enough_o but_o rather_o imagine_v that_o if_o a_o infinity_n can_v befall_v a_o creature_n thy_o unworthiness_n will_v be_v infinite_a this_o point_n to_o wit_n selfe-acknowledgement_n be_v well_o practise_v give_v thou_o the_o possession_n nothing_o and_o without_o which_o thou_o be_v less_o than_o nothing_o of_o all_o that_o be_v good_a and_o without_o it_o thou_o be_v less_o than_o nothing_o though_o thy_o action_n be_v more_o perfect_a than_o those_o of_o the_o great_a saint_n and_o thy_o heart_n be_v in_o continual_a recollection_n with_o thy_o creator_n o_o bless_a knowledge_n which_o make_v we_o happy_a on_o earth_n and_o glorious_a in_o heaven_n o_o true_a light_n shine_v out_o of_o our_o darkness_n o_o great_a nothing_o which_o rendre_v we_o master_n and_o monarch_n of_o all_o thing_n no_o my_o dear_o belove_a i_o will_v never_o give_v over_o the_o press_n of_o this_o point_n which_o thou_o be_v ever_o to_o practice_v 13._o if_o therefore_o thou_o desire_v to_o praise_n god_n accuse_v thyself_o if_o thou_o will_v exalt_v his_o divine_a majesty_n dive_v into_o thy_o own_o misery_n if_o thou_o will_v find_v he_o climb_v not_o up_o to_o heaven_n for_o he_o will_v fly_v from_o thou_o but_o rather_o descend_v into_o the_o abyss_n of_o thy_o own_o nothing_o and_o he_o will_v thither_o come_v to_o god_n and_o it_o be_v the_o only_a way_n to_o praise_n find_v and_o please_v god_n thou_o and_o there_o embrace_v thou_o yes_o he_o will_v court_v and_o cherish_v thou_o by_o so_o much_o the_o more_o dear_o delicious_o and_o tender_o by_o how_o much_o thou_o seem_v abject_a and_o vild_a in_o thy_o own_o eye_n and_o be_v well_o please_v to_o have_v all_o other_o slight_n and_o scorn_v thy_o company_n as_o a_o mere_a out_o cast_v a_o object_n of_o derision_n and_o a_o thing_n abominable_a 14._o know_v furthermore_o and_o consider_v scorn_v therefore_o thou_o be_v bind_v to_o he_o for_o permit_v thou_o to_o be_v scorn_v thyself_o most_o unworthy_a of_o so_o high_a a_o favour_n from_o thy_o lord_n god_n as_o to_o be_v neglect_v and_o scorn_v by_o all_o and_o fail_v not_o to_o render_v he_o most_o hearty_a and_o humble_a thanks_o final_o thou_o be_v to_o be_v grateful_a and_o sensible_a of_o thy_o great_a obligation_n to_o they_o who_o have_v administer_v the_o occasion_n of_o this_o thy_o spiritual_a improvement_n and_o to_o acknowledge_v it_o and_o to_o they_o who_o do_v it_o thyself_o most_o bind_v to_o they_o who_o have_v most_o master_v and_o mortify_v thou_o 15._o but_o if_o notwithstanding_o all_o these_o true_a and_o weighty_a consideration_n the_o subtlety_n of_o the_o devil_n thy_o own_o ignorance_n or_o a_o evil_a inclination_n shall_v have_v yet_o the_o power_n over_o thou_o so_o as_o to_o disquiet_v and_o inclination_n and_o be_v ever_o wary_a of_o the_o devil_n and_o thy_o own_o inclination_n trouble_v thy_o mind_n with_o fancy_n of_o selfe-praise_n and_o make_v some_o impression_n in_o thy_o heart_n of_o thy_o own_o merit_n and_o desert_n it_o be_v then_o thou_o be_v chief_o and_o courageous_o to_o beat_v down_o and_o humble_v thyself_o since_o thou_o find_v by_o experience_n how_o poor_o thou_o have_v profit_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o knowledge_n of_o thyself_o and_o what_o deep_a root_n thy_o pride_n and_o vanity_n have_v take_v in_o thy_o entrails_n and_o this_o be_v the_o way_n to_o suck_v honey_n out_o of_o poison_n and_o to_o draw_v health_n from_o wound_n of_o rash_a judgement_n 1._o from_o this_o vice_n of_o selfe-esteem_a spring_v up_o another_o no_o less_o dangerous_a which_o be_v rash-judgement_n esteem_v rash-judgemen_a spring_n from_o self_n esteem_v concern_v our_o neighbout_o and_o this_o be_v common_o follow_v with_o contempt_n of_o their_o person_n and_o detraction_n from_o their_o good_a name_n this_o vice_n as_o it_o have_v its_o beginning_n from_o a_o pâ—evish_a and_o proud_a inclination_n so_o likewise_o pride_n and_o from_o pride_n it_o be_v nourish_v and_o foment_v by_o no_o other_o food_n for_o pride_n and_o rash_a judgement_n increase_v together_o comply_v with_o each_o other_o and_o do_v both_o joint_o covert_o and_o insensible_o concur_v to_o deceive_v we_o for_o we_o presume_v to_o exalt_v ourselves_o by_o judge_v mean_o of_o other_o and_o we_o think_v ourselves_o free_a from_o those_o imperfection_n which_o we_o be_v full_o persuade_v be_v in_o our_o brother_n 2._o now_o our_o wily_a enemy_n the_o devil_n no_o soon_o discover_v this_o perverse_a disposition_n in_o we_o but_o he_o be_v busy_a in_o keep_v our_o sense_n open_a to_o action_n â—he_v devil_n strive_v to_o â—eepe_v open_a our_o sense_n upon_o our_o neighbour_n action_n see_v hear_v examine_v control_n and_o heighten_v the_o fault_n of_o our_o neighbour_n he_o be_v diligent_a to_o imprint_v this_o imperfection_n or_o that_o indiscretion_n of_o such_o or_o such_o a_o person_n in_o our_o spirit_n if_o therefore_o my_o dear_o belove_a thy_o foe_n be_v so_o forward_o and_o watchful_a to_o entrap_v thou_o be_v thou_o equal_o careful_a and_o vigilant_a to_o avoid_v his_o plot_n plot_n but_o we_o must_v be_v as_o vigilant_a to_o shun_v as_o he_o be_v to_o lay_v his_o plot_n and_o rescue_v thy_o soul_n out_o of_o his_o dangerous_a snare_n and_o in_o the_o first_o place_n when_o another_o defect_n be_v present_v before_o thou_o present_o withdraw_v thy_o thought_n but_o if_o thou_o be_v solicit_v to_o give_v sentence_n let_v it_o be_v a_o flat_a sentence_n first_o by_o deny_v to_o give_v any_o sentence_n denial_n and_o short_a answer_n that_o thou_o have_v no_o such_o power_n give_v thou_o and_o if_o thou_o have_v any_o such_o privilege_n thou_o can_v hardly_o form_v a_o right_n and_o sound_a judgement_n be_v environ_v and_o prevent_v with_o such_o a_o number_n of_o passion_n incline_v to_o think_v more_o amiss_o than_o there_o be_v just_a cause_n 3._o then_o make_v use_v of_o this_o second_o and_o singular_a remedy_n let_v the_o consideration_n self_n second_o by_o look_v homeward_o upon_o our_o own_o self_n of_o thy_o own_o want_n and_o interior_a necessity_n so_o take_v up_o thy_o whole_a time_n and_o thought_n that_o see_v how_o convenient_a it_o be_v to_o look_v homeward_o and_o how_o much_o thou_o be_v concern_v to_o take_v order_n in_o thy_o own_o bleed_a affair_n thou_o may_v recall_v thy_o mind_n from_o roam_v abroad_o and_o have_v no_o leisure_n leave_v to_o lend_v away_o to_o other_o superfluous_o who_o haste_v scarce_o time_n enough_o to_o look_v after_o thyself_o in_o thing_n of_o absolute_a necessity_n and_o this_o serious_a search_n into_o thy_o own_o want_n will_v clear_v the_o inward_a eye_n of_o thy_o soul_n from_o those_o ill_a humour_n which_o engender_v this_o pestiferous_a imperfection_n of_o rash_a judgement_n for_o know_v that_o when_o thou_o 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want_n and_o thy_o weakness_n say_v in_o thy_o mind_n thou_o see_v o_o my_o sweet_a saviour_n how_o i_o be_o possess_v with_o this_o passion_n and_o pester_v with_o this_o perverse_a affection_n thou_o also_o well_o know_v o_o my_o lord_n my_o weakness_n to_o resist_v it_o and_o that_o â—â—_o be_v not_o possible_a for_o i_o by_o my_o own_o diligence_n to_o be_v deliver_v therefore_o this_o battle_n be_v thou_o i_o resign_v this_o my_o quarrel_n against_o these_o enemy_n into_o thy_o powerful_a hand_n and_o from_o thou_o alone_o i_o look_v for_o the_o victory_n 9_o after_o thou_o have_v thus_o silent_o help_n and_o constant_o hope_v for_o the_o divine_a help_n pray_v turn_v thyself_o to_o the_o eternal_a father_n and_o pious_o present_v his_o dear_a son_n jesus_n unto_o he_o for_o the_o same_o effect_n for_o which_o thou_o now_o receive_v he_o into_o thy_o soul_n and_o expect_v with_o constant_a hope_n his_o divine_a help_n which_o although_o thou_o present_o perceive_v not_o yet_o thou_o shall_v infallible_o and_o plentiful_o receive_v when_o it_o shall_v be_v most_o expedient_a for_o thou_o chap._n xxx_o how_o to_o excite_v in_o we_o the_o affection_n of_o love_n by_o the_o sacred_a communion_n if_o thou_o desire_v to_o stir_v up_o in_o thy_o soul_n by_o mean_n of_o this_o most_o holy_a sacrament_n that_o fervent_a love_n of_o thy_o lord_n god_n which_o destroy_v and_o consume_v all_o self-will_n and_o self_n love_n within_o thou_o settle_v thyself_o in_o the_o evening_n which_o precede_v thy_o communion_n to_o meditate_v upon_o thy_o lord_n immense_a love_n and_o liberality_n towards_o liberality_n consider_v god_n love_n and_o liberality_n thou_o unworthy_a wretch_n the_o work_n of_o his_o own_o hand_n how_o not_o content_a to_o have_v form_v thou_o of_o nothing_o to_o his_o image_n and_o likeness_n and_o to_o have_v send_v his_o only_a son_n from_o heaven_n to_o inhabit_v our_o earth_n and_o to_o serve_v thou_o for_o the_o space_n of_o three_o and_o thirty_o year_n in_o continual_a labour_n and_o travail_n and_o last_o to_o undergo_v his_o most_o bitter_a passion_n and_o ignominious_a death_n for_o thy_o redemption_n he_o will_v further_o bequeath_v this_o his_o son_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o most_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o the_o eucharist_n for_o the_o perpetual_a food_n and_o refresh_n of_o thy_o soul_n 2._o and_o that_o by_o the_o due_a consideration_n communion_n especial_o show_v in_o the_o sacred_a communion_n of_o this_o special_a benefit_n of_o sacred_a communion_n thou_o may_v become_v all_o fire_n and_o love_n thou_o shall_v thus_o order_v thy_o devout_a exercise_n consider_v in_o the_o first_o place_n who_o it_o thou_o weigh_v first_o who_o it_o be_v that_o come_v thus_o unto_o thou_o be_v that_o confer_v on_o thou_o this_o so_o large_a and_o liberal_a gift_n sure_o it_o be_v thy_o lord_n god_n himself_o the_o divine_a and_o increated_a wisdom_n and_o goodness_n who_o worth_a and_o perfection_n infinite_o exceed_v the_o reach_n of_o all_o create_a capacity_n 3._o then_o look_v upon_o the_o gift_n itself_o thou_o 2._o what_o he_o give_v thou_o which_o be_v the_o true_a and_o only_a son_n of_o god_n of_o equal_a height_n nature_n and_o substance_n with_o the_o heavenly_a father_n and_o holy_a ghost_n now_o if_o a_o small_a gift_n proceed_v from_o a_o king_n have_v its_o high_a value_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o giver_n how_o high_o be_v this_o gift_n to_o be_v value_v by_o we_o which_o be_v god_n and_o give_v by_o god_n himself_o as_o a_o token_n of_o his_o true_a love_n and_o a_o perpetual_a memorial_n of_o his_o tender_a affection_n towards_o we_o 4._o again_o reflect_v upon_o the_o eternity_n love_n 3._o the_o eternity_n of_o his_o love_n of_o this_o love_n by_o which_o it_o be_v decree_v by_o his_o most_o divine_a most_o hide_a and_o most_o holy_a wisdom_n that_o he_o will_v thus_o give_v thou_o himself_o for_o thy_o food_n and_o refection_n and_o hence_o begin_v with_o joy_n and_o jubily_n of_o heart_n to_o sing_v and_o say_v within_o thyself_o o_o infinite_a goodness_n of_o my_o god_n and_o be_v it_o even_o so_o that_o thou_o love_v i_o in_o thy_o endless_a eternity_n do_v thou_o o_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n so_o much_o value_v i_o thy_o poor_a and_o unworthy_a creature_n that_o thou_o remembr_v i_o in_o thy_o bless_a eternity_n and_o have_v a_o ardent_a affection_n and_o desire_v to_o give_v i_o thyself_o for_o the_o food_n of_o my_o soul_n 5._o and_o final_o look_v into_o the_o purity_n love_n 4._o the_o purity_n of_o his_o love_n of_o this_o love_n which_o so_o great_a a_o lord_n show_v unto_o so_o mean_v a_o worm_n how_o different_a be_v it_o from_o all_o earthly_a affection_n how_o free_a from_o the_o least_o mixture_n of_o profit_n and_o self-interest_n how_o far_o be_v it_o above_o thy_o merit_n and_o how_o pure_o be_v it_o a_o work_n of_o his_o only_a mercy_n and_o bounty_n 6._o have_v thus_o serious_o and_o sweet_o with_o affection_n and_o admiration_n meditate_a of_o the_o divine_a goodness_n thy_o heart_n may_v break_v forth_o admiration_n hence_o break_v forth_o into_o admiration_n into_o these_o rapture_n whence_o be_v it_o o_o my_o lord_n that_o thou_o so_o love_v i_o a_o abject_a creature_n why_o o_o king_n of_o glory_n will_v thou_o so_o near_o join_v i_o to_o thyself_o who_o be_o but_o a_o little_a dust_n and_o ash_n i_o well_o conceive_v thy_o design_n o_o my_o dear_a lord_n this_o thy_o excessive_a love_n towards_o i_o it_o be_v to_o win_v i_o reciprocal_o to_o thy_o love_n o_o the_o purity_n of_o divine_a love_n thou_o love_v i_o o_o my_o god_n and_o give_v thy_o whole_a self_n unto_o i_o for_o no_o other_o end_n but_o that_o i_o may_v in_o gratitude_n give_v thou_o my_o love_n life_n and_o all_o entire_o and_o this_o for_o no_o need_n thou_o have_v of_o i_o but_o mere_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n and_o for_o my_o advancement_n and_o profit_n that_o by_o this_o sweet_a tie_n and_o happy_a union_n of_o love_n my_o earthly_a heart_n may_v be_v raise_v up_o to_o become_v one_o with_o thy_o divine_a heart_n o_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n explication_n here_o all_o ravish_v with_o joy_n to_o see_v prize_v and_o ravishment_n to_o see_v thyself_o so_o high_o prize_v thyself_o so_o high_o prize_v and_o belove_v of_o thy_o lord_n god_n withdraw_v into_o the_o secret_a part_n of_o thy_o own_o heart_n and_o there_o acknowledge_v that_o all_o this_o powerful_a love_n be_v to_o entice_v thy_o poor_a and_o inconsiderate_a self_n unto_o his_o divine_a majesty_n make_v so_o he_o and_o make_v a_o entire_a oblation_n of_o thyself_o to_o he_o absolute_a a_o oblation_n of_o thyself_o unto_o he_o that_o thy_o memory_n may_v scarce_o think_v of_o any_o thing_n but_o thy_o god_n thy_o affection_n may_v abhor_v all_o content_n which_o come_v any_o way_n without_o he_o and_o thy_o understanding_n may_v admit_v of_o no_o other_o object_n for_o its_o continual_a entertainment_n than_o he_o who_o be_v the_o only_a satiety_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o all_o thy_o inward_a faculty_n and_o outward_a sense_n and_o since_o there_o be_v no_o action_n among_o religion_n and_o this_o be_v the_o chief_a act_n of_o religion_n all_o they_o which_o concern_v our_o religion_n and_o loyalty_n to_o god_n which_o can_v compare_v with_o this_o of_o receive_v he_o worthy_o in_o the_o most_o holy_a sacrament_n either_o in_o appease_v perfect_o strive_v to_o perform_v it_o most_o perfect_o his_o anger_n or_o unite_n we_o to_o his_o love_n force_v thyself_o to_o the_o utmost_a of_o thy_o power_n to_o prepare_v purify_v and_o open_v thy_o heart_n unto_o he_o and_o to_o shut_v it_o against_o all_o thing_n create_v 7._o then_o offer_v and_o dedicate_v thyself_o humble_o and_o whole_o with_o heart_n and_o text._n text._n affection_n to_o the_o divine_a pleasure_n he_o dedicate_a thyself_o whole_o â—o_o he_o and_o retain_v a_o ever_o ready_a and_o inflame_a desire_n to_o please_v god_n and_o follow_v his_o bless_a will_n and_o when_o this_o holy_a desire_n and_o affection_n shall_v be_v thorough_o enkindle_v in_o thy_o soul_n thou_o will_v see_v i_o to_o move_v thy_o lord_n god_n also_o to_o be_v so_o much_o enamour_v with_o thou_o that_o he_o desire_v thou_o shall_v free_o open_v thy_o heart_n to_o he_o that_o he_o may_v the_o next_o morning_n enter_v he_o and_o free_o open_v thy_o heart_n to_o he_o in_o unto_o thou_o feast_n with_o thou_o and_o take_v his_o full_a delight_n in_o thou_o then_o do_v thou_o also_o declare_v thy_o mutual_a desire_n to_o receive_v he_o with_o these_o kind_n of_o jaculatory_a prayer_n o_o heavenly_a and_o divine_a manna_n when_o will_v that_o wish_a hour_n come_v that_o i_o shall_v to_o thy_o own_o content_n receive_v thou_o into_o my_o soul_n ah_o when_o shall_v i_o be_v sure_o unite_v unto_o thou_o by_o
adoring_z and_o praise_v his_o divine_a majesty_n 2._o then_o implore_v his_o grace_n that_o since_o grace_n 2._o imploration_n of_o his_o grace_n he_o beyond_o all_o desert_n of_o thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o enter_v thy_o poor_a cottage_n he_o will_v be_v likewise_o please_v to_o furnish_v it_o with_o all_o such_o ornament_n of_o holy_a virtue_n as_o may_v best_o like_v himself_o and_o to_o illustrate_v thy_o soul_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o celestial_a light_n as_o he_o do_v that_o of_o holy_a simeon_n that_o with_o he_o receive_v thy_o lord_n into_o thy_o love_a embrace_n thou_o may_v sweet_o intone_n thy_o nunc_fw-la dimittis_fw-la etc._n etc._n 3._o in_o the_o next_o place_n consider_v that_o thou_o 3._o consider_v who_o thou_o have_v within_o thou_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v now_o within_o thou_o be_v thy_o sâ—me_a lord_n god_n of_o who_o before_o communion_n thou_o conceive_v such_o high_a thing_n and_o render_v he_o humble_a thanks_o for_o this_o immense_a benefit_n of_o communicate_v and_o unite_n himself_o unto_o thou_o entreat_v he_o that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v a_o sleight_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o pass_a visit_n but_o a_o permanent_a abode_n with_o thou_o 4._o after_o this_o look_v upon_o thy_o unworthynesse_n 4._o mark_v thy_o own_o unworthynesse_n own_o unworthiness_n to_o receive_v such_o a_o guest_n how_o homely_a be_v thy_o habitation_n how_o beggarly_a yea_o how_o beastly_a be_v thy_o heart_n how_o full_a of_o the_o noise_n of_o passion_n and_o perplexity_n and_o draw_v from_o hence_o act_v of_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n of_o shame_n for_o thy_o negligence_n and_o of_o confusion_n for_o the_o uncleanness_n of_o thy_o soul_n 5._o and_o last_o ask_v with_o a_o most_o fervent_a desire_n that_o he_o who_o be_v the_o king_n petition_n 5._o make_v thy_o petition_n of_o glory_n and_o goodness_n and_o the_o source_n of_o all_o sanctity_n and_o purity_n will_v garnish_v thy_o soul_n with_o his_o virtue_n and_o wash_v away_o all_o thy_o filthiness_n with_o the_o water_n of_o his_o celestial_a grace_n and_o so_o inseparable_o unite_v and_o join_v thou_o to_o himself_o that_o nothing_o create_v may_v evermore_o make_v a_o breach_n between_o thou_o and_o he_o but_o that_o he_o will_v strong_o lock_v up_o the_o closet-doore_n of_o thy_o heart_n and_o mark_v it_o for_o his_o own_o habitation_n with_o the_o signet_n of_o his_o sacred_a love_n that_o so_o he_o alone_o may_v there_o peaceable_o and_o perpetual_o take_v up_o his_o rest_n without_o the_o least_o disturbance_n of_o any_o foreign_a guest_n chap._n thirty-nine_o a_o daily_a examination_n 1._o for_o the_o keep_n clean_o of_o thy_o conscience_n it_o will_v be_v necessary_a for_o thou_o to_o go_v down_o daily_o into_o it_o and_o sweep_v each_o dark_a corner_n thereof_o with_o the_o besom_n of_o diligent_a examination_n that_o all_o uncleanness_n may_v be_v speedy_o cast_v forth_o of_o door_n 2._o wherefore_o thou_o be_v to_o do_v three_o thing_n every_o morning_n thou_o be_v to_o do_v three_o thing_n thing_n every_o morning_n first_o give_v god_n thanks_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o thou_o in_o the_o night_n past_a and_o particular_o for_o thy_o delivery_n from_o sudden_a death_n and_o from_o the_o deceit_n of_o the_o devil_n 2._o then_o make_v a_o cordial_a oblation_n of_o all_o thing_n thou_o shall_v think_v speak_v or_o do_v in_o the_o day_n follow_v and_o entreat_v the_o bless_a virgin_n that_o she_o will_v be_v please_v to_o present_v with_o her_o pure_a hand_n this_o oblation_n of_o thyself_o and_o thy_o action_n together_o with_o thou_o to_o she_o only_o son_n 3._o and_o last_o conceive_v a_o confidence_n of_o the_o divine_a assistance_n make_v a_o firm_a purpose_n by_o his_o grace_n not_o to_o offend_v he_o that_o day_n in_o the_o least_o venial_a sin_n 3._o and_o at_o night_n a_o little_a before_o thou_o thyself_o at_o night_n thou_o be_v to_o examine_v thyself_o betake_v thyself_o to_o thy_o rest_n examine_v thyself_o how_o stout_o thou_o have_v stand_v to_o this_o good_a purpose_n but_o before_o thou_o descende_v to_o particular_n think_v of_o thy_o lord_n presence_n to_o who_o thou_o be_v now_o ready_a to_o give_v in_o a_o reckon_n of_o that_o day_n transaction_n and_o endeavour_v to_o feel_v a_o certain_a shame_n and_o confusion_n in_o thyself_o like_o a_o ill_a servant_n before_o his_o most_o indulgent_a master_n or_o like_o a_o perfidious_a soldier_n before_o his_o pious_a sovereign_n who_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dunghill_n to_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o honour_n for_o how_o much_o more_o reason_n have_v thou_o to_o be_v ashamed_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o thy_o god_n who_o thou_o have_v serve_v so_o negligent_o and_o offend_v so_o impudent_o 4._o begin_v therefore_o with_o a_o general_a favour_n begin_v with_o a_o general_a acknowledgement_n of_o god_n favour_n acknowledgement_n of_o thy_o lord_n love_v and_o favour_n confer_v upon_o thou_o from_o the_o first_o instant_n of_o thy_o be_v to_o that_o present_a hour_n render_v he_o particular_a thanks_o for_o the_o benefit_n that_o day_n receive_v from_o his_o bounty_n and_o invite_v all_o the_o angel_n and_o saint_n and_o chief_o the_o sacred_a virgin_n to_o help_v thou_o make_v a_o worthy_a thanksgiving_n for_o thy_o creation_n conservation_n redemption_n vocation_n remission_n of_o thy_o enormous_a crime_n and_o expectation_n of_o thou_o so_o long_o to_o penance_n etc._n etc._n 5._o second_o demand_v light_n and_o grace_n grace_n then_o beg_v light_a and_o grace_n to_o see_v thy_o defect_n and_o negligence_n which_o thou_o have_v that_o day_n commit_v and_o to_o feel_v a_o true_a sorrow_n and_o contrition_n for_o the_o same_o for_o they_o be_v so_o secret_a that_o without_o this_o light_n thou_o can_v not_o discern_v they_o and_o so_o enormous_a that_o without_o this_o aid_n thou_o can_v not_o true_o judge_v of_o they_o 6._o three_o run_v over_o each_o hour_n of_o particulars_n next_o descend_v to_o particulars_n the_o day_n and_o discuss_v with_o diligence_n what_o be_v thy_o thought_n word_n action_n or_o omission_n in_o every_o of_o they_o that_o thou_o may_v punctual_o perceive_v wherein_o thou_o have_v particular_o transgress_v 7._o four_o endeavour_v to_o excite_v a_o true_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n which_o be_v sin_n and_o endeavour_v to_o excite_v a_o true_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n the_o main_a drift_n of_o this_o examen_fw-la and_o let_v this_o grief_n touch_v thy_o heart_n because_o thou_o have_v offend_v so_o good_a a_o god_n rather_o than_o for_o any_o other_o inconvenience_n which_o thereby_o thou_o incurre_v let_v it_o proceed_v i_o say_v not_o from_o any_o fear_n of_o punishment_n which_o thou_o have_v deserve_v but_o from_o a_o true_a reverence_n and_o high_a esteem_n which_o be_v due_a from_o thou_o to_o the_o divine_a majesty_n of_o thy_o lord_n god_n who_o thou_o desire_v to_o love_n and_o respect_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o resolve_v to_o practice_v it_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v 8._o five_o therefore_o and_o last_o beg_v future_a and_o last_o implore_v his_o pardon_n for_o the_o past_a and_o protection_n for_o â—he_n future_a his_o pardon_n for_o thy_o past_a negligence_n and_o his_o assistance_n for_o thy_o future_a amendment_n promise_v particular_o and_o resolve_v effectual_o to_o shun_v foâ—_n his_o love_n this_o or_o that_o occasion_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o lay_v hold_n of_o this_o or_o that_o opportunity_n for_o the_o correction_n and_o better_n of_o thyself_o 9_o and_o if_o thou_o happy_o find_v by_o this_o serious_a discussion_n of_o thyself_o that_o thy_o transgression_n be_v not_o so_o grievous_a as_o to_o excite_v thou_o to_o this_o sorrow_n and_o shame_n refer_v all_o this_o to_o the_o divine_a mercy_n and_o not_o to_o thy_o own_o diligence_n or_o virtue_n and_o reflect_v upon_o thy_o former_a fault_n and_o the_o grievous_a fail_n of_o other_o worldling_n and_o conclude_v that_o thou_o have_v sure_o fall_v more_o foul_o have_v not_o his_o heavenly_a grace_n uphold_v and_o prevent_v thou_o explication_n another_o method_n of_o examination_n question_v thyself_o concern_v three_o thing_n first_o wherein_o thou_o have_v that_o day_n fall_v and_o offend_v second_o what_o occasion_v it_o three_o how_o diligent_a thou_o have_v be_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o virtue_n concern_v thy_o fall_n read_v and_o follow_v the_o 15_o forego_v chapter_n concern_v the_o occasion_n resolve_v to_o cut_v they_o off_o for_o the_o future_a and_o for_o thy_o practice_n of_o virtue_n strengthen_v thy_o will_n with_o these_o three_o cordial_n distrust_v in_o thyself_o trust_v in_o god_n &_o prayer_n suspect_n thy_o past_a victory_n and_o rely_v not_o upon_o thy_o former_a good_a work_n but_o rather_o forget_v they_o lest_o thou_o fall_v into_o selfe-complacency_a look_v always_o forward_o upon_o what_o thou_o yet_o want_v &_o how_o much_o rest_v to_o be_v do_v and_o acknowledge_v god_n grace_n to_o be_v the_o
source_n of_o all_o goodness_n thank_v he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o blessing_n for_o the_o inspiration_n he_o have_v send_v thou_o and_o the_o good_a desire_n of_o virtue_n he_o have_v give_v thou_o for_o his_o deliverance_n from_o danger_n and_o defence_n against_o thy_o enemy_n chap._n xl._n be_v a_o conclusion_n of_o the_o whole_a worke._n 1._o much_o more_o may_v be_v say_v of_o sufficient_a this_o short_a book_n weâ—l_o practise_v be_v sufficient_a these_o important_a matter_n but_o let_v this_o which_o be_v here_o deliver_v according_a to_o my_o poor_a talon_n suffice_v for_o the_o present_a which_o sure_o if_o thou_o endeavoure_v to_o keep_v in_o thy_o memory_n and_o accomplish_v in_o thy_o action_n thou_o have_v sufficient_o learn_v and_o labour_v 2._o but_o in_o respect_n of_o thy_o weak_a capacity_n and_o my_o propose_a brevity_n it_o will_v be_v necessary_a that_o thou_o use_v a_o studious_a diligence_n in_o often_o revolve_v and_o meditate_v upon_o these_o forego_n precept_n for_o by_o frequent_a consideration_n and_o continual_a exercise_n thou_o will_v certain_o increase_v thy_o inward_a strength_n whereby_o to_o conquer_v all_o thy_o enemy_n explication_n above_o all_o thing_n beg_v incessant_o of_o the_o divine_a goodness_n the_o gift_n of_o perseverance_n in_o thy_o unwearied_a endeavour_n against_o thy_o passion_n and_o imperfection_n it_o be_v the_o chief_a weapon_n in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n against_o thy_o never-dying_a enemy_n which_o like_o ill_a weed_n be_v ever_o bud_v and_o break_v forth_o so_o long_o as_o the_o earth_n have_v any_o life_n in_o it_o to_o nourish_v they_o 3._o resolve_v therefore_o to_o betake_v thy_o manful_o text_n if_o thou_o resolve_v to_o fight_v manful_o self_n to_o these_o propose_a arm_n of_o defence_n and_o to_o fight_v stout_o manful_o and_o constant_o because_o no_o man_n can_v avoid_v this_o combat_n without_o endanger_v the_o loss_n of_o the_o conquest_n nor_o can_v there_o be_v any_o hope_n of_o peace_n with_o such_o enemy_n which_o endommage_n they_o most_o who_o most_o desire_v to_o enter_v league_n and_o friendship_n with_o they_o 4._o neither_o be_v thou_o terrify_v at_o power_n and_o not_o to_o be_v terrify_v at_o thy_o enemy_n power_n their_o seem_a power_n and_o cruelty_n since_o all_o their_o force_n and_o fury_n be_v in_o the_o more_o powerful_a hand_n of_o that_o supreme_a captain_n for_o who_o honour_n thou_o be_v engage_v in_o the_o battle_n wherein_o none_o can_v be_v vanquish_v but_o they_o that_o will_v themselves_o and_o if_o thy_o lord_n for_o who_o thou_o wage_a this_o war_n do_v seem_v sometime_o to_o withdraw_v his_o assistance_n and_o delay_v thy_o conquest_n over_o thy_o enemy_n for_o a_o time_n yet_o be_v not_o thou_o fainthearted_a but_o fight_v on_o courageous_o be_v most_o certain_a and_o secure_a that_o his_o goodness_n power_n and_o providence_n direct_v all_o event_n and_o more_o especial_o all_o adversity_n to_o the_o best_a profit_n of_o his_o soldier_n 5._o these_o thought_n will_v beget_v in_o on_o though_o the_o victory_n seem_v to_o come_v slow_o on_o thou_o a_o generous_a spirit_n and_o a_o constant_a heart_n to_o resist_v and_o fight_v with_o courage_n and_o therefore_o though_o the_o victory_n come_v slow_o on_o believe_v firm_o that_o this_o defer_v be_v either_o to_o free_v thy_o soul_n from_o secret_a pride_n and_o conserve_v thou_o in_o true_a humility_n or_o else_o to_o perfect_v thou_o in_o virtue_n and_o to_o teach_v thou_o to_o become_v a_o try_a soldier_n by_o these_o long_a continue_a conflict_n or_o sure_o for_o some_o other_o good_a of_o thou_o which_o thy_o lord_n then_o conceal_v from_o thou_o for_o thy_o great_a merit_n and_o improvement_n 6._o go_v on_o therefore_o o_o my_o dear_o belove_a and_o enter_v these_o list_n with_o a_o cheerful_a and_o heroic_a mind_n lest_o thou_o seem_v ungrateful_a to_o thy_o love_a lord_n god_n who_o so_o much_o tender_v thy_o good_a that_o he_o suffer_v death_n for_o thy_o sake_n and_o attend_v careful_o to_o every_o counsel_n and_o command_n of_o thy_o captain_n christ_n jesus_n that_o thou_o may_v total_o rout_n and_o ruin_n all_o thy_o enemy_n for_o if_o thou_o permit_v but_o one_o only_a to_o live_v and_o lurk_v in_o thy_o soul_n it_o will_v be_v as_o a_o moat_n in_o thy_o eye_n and_o as_o a_o lance_n in_o thy_o bowel_n and_o prove_v a_o perpetual_a impediment_n in_o the_o progress_n of_o so_o glorious_a a_o victory_n apoc._n 2._o 7._o to_o he_o that_o overcom_v i_o will_v give_v the_o hide_a manna_n 1._o king_n 15._o 18._o thou_o shall_v fighe_v against_o they_o until_o their_o utter_a destruction_n the_o general_a table_n contain_v the_o several_a chapter_n of_o this_o treatise_n as_o they_o stand_v divide_v into_o number_n and_o be_v a_o brief_a compendium_n of_o the_o whole_a work_n the_o spiritual_a conflict_n or_o the_o arraignment_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o self-love_n and_o sensuality_n at_o the_o bar_n of_o truth_n and_o reason_n chap._n i._n wherein_o christian_a perfection_n consist_v the_o importance_n of_o this_o knowledge_n be_v very_o great_a numb_a 1._o some_o place_n perfection_n in_o austerity_n 2._o other_o in_o recite_v many_o prayer_n 3._o other_o in_o exact_a observance_n 4._o all_o which_o be_v good_a mean_n but_o not_o direct_o tend_v to_o perfection_n 5._o and_o they_o that_o rest_n in_o these_o low_a exercise_n be_v in_o great_a danger_n 6._o as_o may_v appear_v by_o the_o rest_n of_o their_o action_n 7._o and_o especial_o by_o their_o want_n of_o resignation_n in_o time_n of_o affliction_n 8._o true_a perfection_n therefore_o consist_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o ourselves_o in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o ourselves_o in_o resignation_n to_o god_n will_n and_o deny_v our_o own_o 9_o all_o which_o christ_n have_v teach_v we_o by_o word_n and_o example_n 10._o and_o we_o must_v also_o do_v it_o if_o we_o mean_v to_o purchase_v victory_n 11._o nor_o be_v there_o any_o thing_n more_o glorious_a to_o ourselves_o or_o more_o grateful_a to_o god_n 12._o but_o to_o obtain_v it_o we_z wust_z provide_v four_o necessary_a weapon_n 13._o chap._n ii_o first_o distrust_v of_o ourselves_o which_o be_v get_v by_o a_o deep_a sense_n of_o our_o own_o nothing_o 1._o by_o prayer_n 2._o and_o by_o often_o reflect_v upon_o our_o own_o weakness_n 3._o and_o this_o self-knowledge_n be_v a_o lesson_n must_v be_v well_o learn_v 4._o and_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a to_o rise_v speedy_o after_o our_o fall_n 5._o the_o great_a necessity_n of_o this_o distrust_n in_o our_o own_o strength_n be_v enforce_v by_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o frailty_n thereof_o and_o by_o consider_v how_o much_o this_o acknowledgement_n please_v god_n and_o presumption_n displease_v he_o 6._o chap._n iii_o second_o confidence_n in_o god_n which_o be_v obtain_v 1._o by_o prayer_n 2._o by_o consider_v the_o divine_a power_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n by_o which_o he_o can_v know_v how_o and_o be_v willing_a to_o help_v we_o 3._o by_o meditate_v upon_o holy_a writ_n 4._o another_o mean_n be_v by_o think_v on_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o god_n omnipotency_n at_o the_o begin_n of_o each_o action_n whereby_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v foolish_o deject_v at_o our_o frequent_a fail_n 5._o a_o necessary_a caveat_n for_o all_o spiritual_a people_n 6._o by_o god_n assistance_n we_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n but_o many_o be_v deceive_v in_o presume_v upon_o their_o own_o strength_n 7._o chap._n iu._n three_o continual_a exercise_n 1._o which_o consist_v in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o understanding_n 2._o which_o be_v to_o be_v keep_v from_o ignorance_n by_o prayer_n and_o by_o a_o diligent_a discussion_n of_o our_o own_o action_n judge_v thing_n according_a to_o their_o true_a worth_n and_o this_o will_v open_v our_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o meanness_n of_o all_o worldly_a vanity_n 3._o a_o necessary_a caution_n to_o keep_v the_o will_n from_o fix_v its_o love_n until_o the_o understanding_n have_v first_o ponder_v the_o object_n 4._o and_o the_o same_o caution_n be_v necessary_a also_o in_o holy_a thing_n 5._o the_o understanding_n be_v to_o be_v furthermore_o wean_v from_o curiosity_n 6._o how_o high_o this_o conduce_v to_o perfection_n and_o how_o cunning_o the_o devil_n plot_n against_o it_o by_o suggest_v pride_n to_o our_o understanding_n 7._o which_o be_v far_o more_o dangerous_a and_o more_o difficult_o cure_v than_o pride_n of_o the_o will._n 8._o chap._n v._n of_o the_o will_n and_o the_o end_n to_o which_o we_o be_v to_o direct_v all_o our_o action_n a_o will_v to_o do_v well_o suffice_v not_o but_o our_o action_n must_v also_o be_v perform_v only_o to_o please_v god_n 1._o which_o to_o attain_v to_o apply_v thy_o understanding_n to_o know_v god_n will_n 3._o and_o take_v heed_n of_o be_v deceive_v because_o nature_n be_v
subject_a to_o seek_v herself_o 4._o this_o intention_n of_o do_v all_o for_o god_n be_v to_o be_v always_o make_v in_o the_o entrance_n upon_o any_o work_n and_o to_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o prosecution_n of_o it_o 6._o lest_o self_n love_v creep_v in_o and_o so_o change_v and_o corrupt_v it_o 7._o he_o that_o do_v all_o thing_n to_o please_v god_n remain_v in_o perfect_a indifferency_n and_o have_v always_o what_o he_o desire_v whâ—ch_a show_v the_o high_a importance_n of_o this_o pure_a intention_n 8._o and_o it_o may_v be_v keep_v even_o in_o thing_n aim_v at_o our_o own_o good_a final_o it_o put_v such_o a_o worth_n upon_o our_o action_n that_o the_o best_a of_o they_o without_o it_o be_v lose_v and_o may_v be_v sinful_a and_o the_o small_a with_o it_o be_v most_o acceptable_a to_o god_n 9_o if_o this_o exercise_n seem_v hard_o at_o first_o yet_o use_n will_v render_v it_o easy_a and_o soon_o beget_v a_o habit_n in_o our_o soul_n 10._o especial_o if_o we_o consider_v how_o dear_o our_o lord_n have_v love_v we_o as_o appear_v in_o our_o creation_n redemption_n preservation_n and_o his_o other_o benefit_n which_o be_v so_o great_a that_o none_o but_o god_n himself_o can_v comprehend_v they_o 11._o chap._n vi_o there_o be_v in_o man_n two_o will_n the_o rational_a seat_v between_o god_n grace_n &_o our_o sense_n 1._o and_o the_o sensual_a 2._o the_o true_o virtuous_a person_n yield_v prompt_o to_o god_n will_v &_o vicious_a to_o their_o sensuality_n but_o they_o who_o of_o sinner_n be_v become_v convert_v have_v the_o great_a conflict_n 3._o who_o must_v therefore_o resolve_v to_o bear_v patient_o the_o loss_n of_o their_o pleasure_n there_o be_v divers_a sort_n of_o unmortified_a soul_n seem_v good_a but_o full_a of_o imperfection_n ignorance_n and_o blindness_n 4._o a_o danger_n in_o the_o choice_n of_o spiritual_a exercise_n discover_v 5._o chap._n vii_o of_o the_o fight_n against_o sensuality_n and_o of_o the_o inward_a way_n of_o the_o will_v to_o acquire_v virtue_n when_o sensuality_n rebel_v 1._o look_v strict_o to_o thy_o reason_n that_o it_o consent_v not_o and_o recall_v that_o motion_n again_o and_o again_o and_o as_o often_o conquer_v it_o 2._o also_o produce_v act_n of_o those_o virtue_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o these_o vice_n 3._o but_o beware_v of_o thy_o cunning_a enemy_n who_o sometime_o suppress_v these_o motion_n 4._o for_o than_o it_o be_v thy_o part_n to_o excite_v they_o and_o fight_v afresh_o with_o they_o 5._o till_o thou_o have_v get_v a_o perfect_a hatred_n of_o they_o 6._o and_o the_o way_n to_o plant_v virtue_n be_v to_o practice_n act_v contrary_a to_o those_o defect_n the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v because_o as_o long_o as_o the_o root_n of_o vice_n remain_v alive_a in_o we_o it_o will_v still_o bud_v forth_o and_o choke_v up_o our_o plant_n of_o virtue_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v make_v many_o act_n contrary_a to_o the_o vicious_a habit_n to_o implant_v the_o habit_n of_o virtue_n 7._o and_o though_o this_o be_v full_a of_o pain_n yet_o it_o be_v also_o full_a of_o profit_n 8._o the_o like_a diligence_n must_v be_v also_o use_v against_o the_o least_o evil_a motion_n 9_o yea_o and_o against_o lawful_a affection_n when_o they_o be_v not_o absolute_o necessary_a 10._o and_o this_o be_v the_o way_n to_o become_v true_o spiritual_a 11._o because_o all_o vice_n spring_v from_o the_o yield_n to_o sense_n and_o all_o virtue_n by_o subdue_a and_o submit_v our_o will_n to_o go_n 12._o chap._n viii_o what_o he_o must_v do_v who_o feel_v his_o reason_n conquer_v by_o sense_n so_o long_o as_o thou_o consente_v not_o to_o sensuality_n fear_v not_o 1._o for_o victory_n consist_v not_o in_o feel_v no_o motion_n but_o in_o not_o yield_v 2._o but_o if_o thy_o enemy_n surprise_v thy_o reason_n then_o give_v back_o to_o gain_v time_n and_o strength_n 3._o and_o if_o thou_o have_v time_n help_v thyself_o with_o consideration_n 4._o whether_o thou_o have_v deserve_v this_o affliction_n if_o so_o rest_v content_v if_o not_o think_v upon_o thy_o former_a sin_n not_o yet_o full_o punish_v 5._o yea_o though_o they_o be_v yet_o self-deniall_n and_o sufferance_n be_v the_o way_n to_o heaven_n 6._o and_o if_o there_o be_v another_o way_n yet_o thy_o duty_n to_o god_n bind_v thou_o to_o cbuse_v this_o 7._o as_o be_v most_o grateful_a and_o please_a to_o his_o majesty_n 8._o chap._n ix_o that_o we_o must_v not_o shun_v the_o occasion_n of_o these_o combat_n the_o way_n to_o get_v true_a virtue_n be_v not_o to_o avoid_v but_o to_o seek_v the_o occasion_n of_o combat_n as_o for_o example_n to_o get_v patience_n shun_v not_o the_o company_n 1._o or_o the_o employment_n which_o be_v tedious_a to_o thou_o 2._o and_o the_o same_o rule_n be_v to_o be_v apply_v to_o troublesome_a thought_n 3._o yet_o a_o young_a scholar_n must_v be_v wary_a in_o wage_n this_o war_n but_o never_o desert_n the_o field_n for_o than_o he_o will_v still_o be_v unprovided_a this_o be_v good_a in_o all_o case_n except_o that_o of_o carnality_n 4._o chap._n x._o of_o the_o fight_n against_o sudden_a temptation_n and_o passion_n first_o ponder_v they_o in_o thy_o understanding_n 1._o and_o foresee_v what_o be_v like_a to_o befall_v thou_o 2._o but_o if_o some_o other_o cross_n happen_v not_o foresee_v fly_v to_o the_o thought_n of_o god_n love_n and_o providence_n 3._o who_o send_v or_o permit_v it_o 4._o and_o be_v constant_a though_o almost_o conquer_v 5._o but_o the_o best_a remedy_n against_o sudden_a motion_n be_v to_o cut_v off_o their_o cause_n 6._o xi_o of_o the_o fight_n against_o fleshly_a concupiscence_n in_o this_o war_n thou_o be_v to_o change_v thy_o weapon_n 1._o and_o therefore_o before_o the_o temptation_n assail_v thou_o call_v it_o not_o but_o avoid_v all_o occasion_n procure_v it_o this_o enemy_n assail_v we_o sometime_o by_o stealth_n and_o upon_o pretext_n of_o lawfulness_n etc._n etc._n but_o sensuality_n may_v mix_v itself_o with_o thy_o affection_n and_o ruin_v thy_o soul_n 2._o 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to_o i_o and_o if_o i_o be_o nothing_o to_o thou_o refuse_v i_o reject_v i_o and_o relinquish_v i_o a_o prey_n to_o be_v swallow_v up_o by_o thy_o enemy_n but_o it_o be_v time_n o_o my_o lord_n that_o heaven_n and_o earth_n take_v notice_n of_o what_o thou_o be_v to_o i_o and_o what_o i_o be_o to_o thou_o it_o be_v time_n thou_o enter_v into_o thy_o right_n and_o i_o must_v now_o either_o give_v myself_o to_o thou_o or_o thou_o must_v take_v i_o unto_o thou_o not_o that_o i_o aspire_v to_o those_o excellent_a prerogative_n of_o thy_o dear_a servant_n no_o my_o lord_n it_o suffice_v i_o to_o be_v in_o the_o out-rank_n of_o thy_o mean_a slave_n to_o be_v only_o stamp_v with_o thy_o mark_n and_o link_v fast_o in_o thy_o chain_n that_o i_o may_v never_o more_o have_v the_o power_n to_o fly_v from_o thou_o o_o grant_v i_o this_o favour_n most_o merciful_a father_n which_o thy_o dear_a son_n have_v purchase_v for_o i_o by_o the_o price_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n i_o be_o fall_v 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disorder_a love_n to_o any_o worldly_a person_n no_o favour_n or_o friendship_n o_o my_o only_a amiable_a lord_n god_n no_o greatness_n or_o goodness_n of_o any_o one_o shall_v make_v i_o fwerve_v from_o my_o exact_a duty_n to_o thee-ward_n no_o carnal_a affection_n to_o kindred_n no_o tenderness_n of_o amity_n no_o private_a or_o public_a respect_n no_o connivency_n or_o correspondency_n shall_v make_v i_o partial_a in_o the_o reproof_n of_o vice_n or_o praise_v of_o virtue_n o_o take_v up_o my_o whole_a heart_n with_o thy_o holy_a love_n that_o thy_o perfect_a image_n and_o perpetual_a memory_n may_v blot_v out_o all_o species_n of_o foreign_a object_n i_o renounce_v all_o vain_a vicious_a idle_a and_o unprofitable_a thought_n fancy_n and_o imagination_n o_o let_v my_o mind_n not_o only_o yield_v no_o consent_n but_o no_o entrance_n unto_o they_o o_o let_v i_o never_o more_o contristate_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n with_o these_o vanity_n nor_o hinder_v my_o soul_n advancement_n and_o 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humanity_n o_o my_o suffer_a saviour_n o_o that_o i_o can_v perfect_o imitate_v thou_o the_o pure_a exemplar_n of_o all_o virtue_n that_o i_o can_v give_v up_o my_o whole_a self_n to_o thou_o by_o a_o act_n of_o irrevocable_a donation_n as_o thou_o demand_v and_o command_v but_o alas_o i_o be_o yet_o o_o my_o jesus_n all_o self-love_n sin_n and_o sensuality_n i_o acknowledge_v o_o my_o lord_n what_o i_o have_v and_o what_o i_o want_v i_o know_v what_o i_o desire_v and_o what_o i_o deserve_v i_o confess_v i_o be_o wound_v i_o be_o wicked_a i_o be_o wretched_a and_o i_o tremble_o come_v to_o thou_o my_o heavenly_a physician_n to_o be_v cure_v convert_v comfort_v o_o sweet_a saviour_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n and_o for_o thy_o passion_n sake_n forget_v and_o forgive_v what_o i_o have_v be_v pity_v what_o i_o be_o satisfy_v for_o what_o i_o deserve_v and_o supply_v what_o i_o desire_v 2._o behold_v most_o merciful_a jesu_n i_o first_o cast_v myself_o at_o thy_o sacred_a foot_n pierce_v 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in_o the_o best_a manner_n we_o can_v 2._o resign_v ourselves_o to_o his_o will_n and_o divine_a ordinance_n for_o time_n and_o eternity_n without_o further_a reflection_n 59_o read_v blosius_n in_o spec_fw-la spirituali_fw-la cap._n 7._o read_v the_o imit_n of_o christ_n l._n 3._o cap._n 59_o 3._o build_v upon_o the_o word_n and_o warrant_n of_o our_o guide_n and_o rest_v quiet_a and_o confident_a they_o who_o seek_v more_o knowledge_n and_o satisfaction_n by_o feeling_n and_o reason_n seek_v but_o their_o own_o trouble_n and_o ruin_n and_o if_o we_o find_v not_o here_o peace_n and_o comfort_n we_o may_v thank_v ourselves_o since_o it_o be_v our_o disobedience_n and_o self-seeking_a which_o cause_v it_o the_o 7._o doubt_n if_o some_o extreme_a cross_n calamity_n or_o affliction_n have_v seize_v our_o heart_n etc._n etc._n let_v we_o hasten_v to_o our_o lord_n god_n with_o a_o humble_a and_o confident_a affection_n and_o place_v before_o he_o 1._o kiss_v the_o crucifix_n say_v o_o my_o 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