and_o not_o only_o acknowledge_v thy_o own_o baseness_n but_o use_v thyself_o according_o 7._o and_o stick_v to_o this_o amid_o all_o praise_n or_o applause_n of_o other_o 8._o and_o let_v not_o the_o memory_n of_o thy_o good_a deed_n puff_v thou_o up_o with_o vanity_n 9_o for_o thou_o will_v find_v the_o best_a of_o they_o very_o imperfect_a 10._o and_o that_o thou_o have_v no_o colour_n to_o glory_n in_o they_o but_o to_o accuse_v thy_o want_n of_o duty_n 11._o learn_v therefore_o humility_n which_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o virtue_n and_o without_o which_o thou_o be_v less_o than_o nothing_o 12._o it_o be_v the_o only_a way_n to_o find_v praise_n and_o please_v god_n 13._o to_o who_o thou_o be_v bind_v for_o permit_v thou_o to_o be_v scorn_v as_o also_o to_o they_o that_o do_v it_o 14._o be_v ever_o wary_a of_o the_o devil_n and_o of_o thy_o own_o inclination_n 15._o of_o rash-judgement_n which_o spring_v from_o self-esteem_a and_o pride_n 1._o the_o devil_n strive_v to_o keep_v open_a our_o sense_n upon_o our_o neighbour_n action_n but_o we_o must_v be_v as_o diligent_a to_o shun_v as_o he_o be_v to_o lay_v his_o plot_n first_o by_o deny_v to_o give_v any_o sentence_n 2._o second_o by_o look_v homeward_o upon_o ourselves_o where_o we_o shall_v find_v some_o root_n of_o the_o same_o fault_n we_o blame_v in_o they_o 3._o if_o the_o fault_n be_v manifest_a put_v a_o charitable_a construction_n upon_o it_o if_o monstrous_a have_v recourse_n to_o god_n secret_a judgement_n and_o tremble_v at_o the_o proceed_n of_o his_o providence_n 4._o and_o know_v that_o all_o charity_n proceed_v from_o god_n good_a spirit_n and_o all_o bitterness_n from_o the_o devil_n 5._o of_o the_o mean_n to_o shield_v ourselves_o against_o the_o attempt_n of_o our_o enemy_n at_o the_o time_n of_o death_n the_o way_n to_o be_v then_o conqueror_n be_v to_o fall_v upon_o our_o enemy_n before_o hand_n 1._o and_o to_o make_v timely_a preparation_n by_o study_v now_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o four_o challenge_n our_o enemy_n will_v then_o sendus_fw-la 2._o the_o first_o be_v against_o faith_n and_o the_o remedy_n be_v to_z retreat_z from_o thy_o understanding_n to_o thy_o will._n 4._o and_o to_o give_v no_o answer_n to_o thy_o enemy_n question_n 5._o but_o to_o fix_v thy_o thought_n upon_o christ_n crucify_v 6._o the_o second_o assault_n be_v of_o despair_n where_o thou_o be_v to_o observe_v this_o certain_a rule_n etc._n etc._n and_o to_o have_v a_o perfect_a hope_n and_o humble_a confidence_n in_o god_n 7._o and_o never_o to_o distrust_v his_o mercy_n and_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o passion_n 8._o the_o three_o be_v of_o vainglory_n which_o be_v conquer_v by_o distrust_n of_o thyself_o and_o trust_v in_o god_n 9_o the_o four_o be_v by_o fâ—lâ—â—_n illusion_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 of_o no_o apparence_n though_o they_o seem_v to_o come_v from_o heaven_n 10._o after_o these_o general_a temptation_n follow_v other_o in_o particular_a 11._o chap._n xx._n that_o we_o must_v never_o flatter_v ourselves_o as_o have_v subdue_v our_o enemy_n but_o ofteâ—_n renew_v our_o exercise_n for_o perfection_n be_v very_o high_a and_o hard_o to_o be_v obtain_v 1._o 2._o chap._n xxi_o of_o holy_a prayer_n the_o four_o main_a weapon_n in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n 1._o which_o must_v have_v these_o property_n first_o a_o desire_n to_o serve_v god_n second_o perfect_a faith_n three_o conformity_n to_o god_n will_v because_o thou_o own_o will_n be_v subject_a to_o error_n but_o the_o divine_a will_n be_v infallible_o right_a four_o a_o connexion_n with_o practice_n five_o thanksgiving_n for_o receive_a favour_n six_o a_o reflection_n upon_o god_n goodness_n and_o promise_n and_o upon_o christ_n passion_n seven_o perseverance_n prayer_n must_v also_o be_v strengthen_v with_o hope_n and_o though_o god_n seem_v to_o reject_v thy_o prayer_n yet_o persevere_v knock_v and_o always_o grateful_o thank_v he_o as_o well_o when_o he_o deny_v as_o grant_v thy_o request_n chap._n xxii_o what_o mental_a prayer_n be_v and_o what_o contemplation_n mental_a prayer_n include_v always_o either_o a_o virtual_a petition_n of_o something_o 1._o 2._o 3._o 4._o or_o a_o actual_a ask_n of_o it_o by_o word_n express_v in_o the_o mind_n 5._o 6._o chap._n xxiii_o how_o to_o join_v contemplation_n to_o this_o inward_a prayer_n by_o take_v some_o point_n of_o christ_n death_n or_o passion_n 1._o and_o apply_v his_o action_n to_o the_o virtue_n thou_o demand_v as_o for_o example_n to_o patience_n 2._o 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 3._o and_o compel_v thy_o will_n to_o take_v up_o thy_o cross_n quiet_o 4._o chap._n xxiv_o of_o another_o certain_a manner_n of_o prayer_n by_o way_n of_o pray_v and_o meditate_v together_o 1._o consider_v christ_n merit_n and_o the_o content_a his_o heavenly_a father_n take_v in_o his_o obedience_n 2._o and_o present_v they_o both_o to_o god_n 3._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 b._n virgin_n 1._o first_o fix_v thy_o mind_n upon_o the_o eternal_a father_n 2._o consider_v the_o content_a he_o have_v in_o he_o self_n concern_v she_o from_o all_o eternity_n 3._o and_o the_o wonder_n he_o wrought_v in_o she_o when_o she_o have_v a_o be_v 4._o second_o upon_o god_n the_o son_n 5._o last_o upon_o the_o sacred_a virgin_n 6._o 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 first_o address_v thyself_o to_o the_o eternal_a father_n 1._o next_o unto_o the_o glorious_a angel_n and_o saint_n themselves_o 2._o divide_v they_o into_o quire_n according_a to_o the_o day_n of_o the_o week_n 4._o but_o every_o day_n pray_v to_o the_o bless_a virgin_n to_o thy_o particular_a partron_n and_o to_o s._n joseph_n chap._n xxvii_o how_o to_o meditate_v upon_o christ_n passion_n and_o to_o enkindle_v holy_a affection_n 1._o by_o reflection_n upon_o his_o love_n and_o goodness_n 2._o how_o to_o get_v constant_a hope_n 3._o and_o a_o spiritual_a joy_n 4._o as_o also_o affection_n of_o sorrow_n and_o compassion_n 5._o and_o contrition_n for_o thy_o sin_n 7._o with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n of_o they_o 8._o and_o to_o admire_v god_n bounty_n by_o consider_v first_o who_o sufer_v second_o for_o who_o three_o by_o who_o four_o what_o five_o how_o six_o when_o and_o where_o 9_o 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 the_o first_o profit_n be_v a_o confusion_n at_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o imperfection_n the_o second_o a_o desire_n and_o demand_v of_o pardon_n with_o a_o resolution_n of_o amendment_n the_o three_o a_o persecution_n of_o our_o passion_n the_o four_o a_o imitation_n of_o christ_n virtue_n another_o way_n to_o meditate_v on_o the_o passion_n by_o consider_v first_o how_o christ_n soul_n carry_v itself_o towards_o the_o heavenly_a father_n second_o how_o the_o father_n to-towards_a christ_n soul_n three_o how_o the_o soul_n towards_o itself_o and_o its_o sacred_a body_n four_o how_o thy_o saviour_n carry_v himself_o towards_o thou_o five_o how_o thou_o shall_v carry_v thyself_o towards_o thy_o saviour_n christ_n crucify_a be_v the_o best_a book_n to_o read_v in_o and_o wherein_o to_o learn_v all_o virtue_n if_o thou_o make_v fit_a application_n to_o thy_o particular_a practice_n chap._n xxviii_o of_o sensible_a devotion_n and_o spiritual_a dryness_n devotion_n be_v best_a know_v by_o the_o effect_n it_o produce_v 1._o how_o to_o make_v profit_n of_o all_o spiritual_a sweetness_n in_o devotion_n 2._o three_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a dryness_n the_o devil_n ourselves_o and_o god_n 3._o search_v out_o the_o true_a cause_n thereof_o 4._o and_o keep_v on_o thy_o accustom_a practice_n of_o piety_n without_o seek_v outward_a comfort_n 5._o nor_o pray_v to_o have_v comfort_n in_o thy_o cross_n 7._o because_o to_o suffer_v for_o god_n be_v the_o best_a prayer_n and_o make_v thou_o true_o devout_a 8._o and_o not_o the_o feel_n of_o sensible_a devotion_n 9_o wherein_o many_o be_v deceive_v 10._o what_o thou_o be_v to_o do_v in_o time_n of_o distress_n and_o dereliction_n 11._o chap._n xxix_o that_o the_o worthy_a frequent_v of_o the_o most_o bless_a sacrament_n be_v a_o efficacious_a mean_n to_o conquer_v our_o passion_n 1._o meditate_v the_o day_n before_o thy_o communion_n of_o thy_o saviour_n desire_n etc._n etc._n to_o come_v to_o thou_o 2._o who_o affirm_v that_o his_o delight_n be_v to_o be_v with_o we_o 3._o and_o move_v thy_o soul_n to_o a_o reciprocal_a desire_n and_o affection_n towards_o he_o 5._o then_o provoke_v thy_o passion_n to_o battle_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 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wâ—_n be_v conquer_v and_o grievous_o wound_a â—_o his_o enemy_n p._n 10â—_o chap._n xvi_o that_o we_o shall_v keep_v oâ—_n heart_n ever_o quiet_a and_o joyful_a in_o our_o lord_n p._n 100l_n chap._n xvii_o that_o pious_a purpose_n â—â—_o sometime_o the_o deceit_n of_o the_o devil_n â—_o hinder_a our_o progress_n in_o virtue_n p._n 111_o chap._n xviii_o how_o the_o devil_n endeavour_v to_o draw_v we_o from_o the_o way_n of_o virtue_n p._n 11â—_n chap._n xix_o how_o our_o enemy_n endeavour_v to_o make_v our_o virtue_n instrumental_a to_o our_o ruin_n p._n 144._o chap._n xx._n that_o we_o must_v never_o flatter_v 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 p._n 199_o chap._n xxi_o of_o holy_a prayer_n p._n 200._o 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 p._n 208._o chap._n xxiii_o how_o we_o may_v join_v contemplation_n to_o this_o inward_a prayer_n p._n 211._o chap._n xxiv_o of_o another_o manner_n of_o prayer_n by_o way_n of_o meditation_n p._n 214._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 p._n 215._o chap._n xxvi_o how_o to_o pray_v and_o meditate_v by_o mean_n of_o the_o boly_n angel_n and_o heavenly_a citizen_n p._n 219_o 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 bang_v thereon_o to_o excite_v and_o move_v our_o affection_n p._n 222_o chap._n xxviii_o of_o sensible_a devotion_n as_o also_o of_o spiritual_a dryness_n and_o desolation_n p._n 236_o chap._n xxix_o that_o the_o worthy_a frequent_v of_o the_o most_o b._n sacrament_n be_v a_o esficacious_a mean_n to_o conquer_v our_o passion_n p._n 245_o chap._n xxx_o how_o to_o excite_v in_o we_o affection_n of_o love_n by_o the_o sacred_a communion_n p._n 249_o chap._n xxxi_o of_o spiritual_a communion_n p._n 259_o chap._n xxxii_o of_o thanks_o give_v p._n 262_o chap._n xxxiiâ—_n of_o the_o perfect_a oblation_n of_o ourselves_o to_o our_o lord_n god_n p._n 263_o chap._n xxxiv_o how_o to_o petition_v for_o divine_a grace_n p._n 270_o chap._n xxxv_o some_o short_a observation_n concern_v meditation_n p._n 273_o chap._n xxxvi_o a_o exercise_n before_o the_o sacred_a communion_n p._n 278_o chap._n xxxvii_o how_o we_o may_v devout_o offer_v up_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o mass_n p._n 281_o chap._n xxxviii_o a_o exercise_n after_o the_o holy_a communion_n p._n 286_o chap._n thirty-nine_o a_o daily_a examination_n p._n 289_o chap._n xl._n be_v a_o conclusion_n of_o the_o whole_a work_n p._n 294._o lord_n we_o have_v fix_v our_o hope_n on_o thou_o then_o let_v we_o never_o confound_v be_v i_o king_n 15_o 18._o thou_o shall_v fight_v against_o they_o until_o their_o utter_a destruction_n with_o the_o four_o weapon_n of_o the_o spiritual_a combatant_n diffidence_n of_o thyself_o confidence_n in_o god_n continual_a exercise_n and_o devout_a prayer_n the_o spiritual_a conflict_n or_o of_o the_o perfection_n of_o a_o christian_a life_n chap._n i._n wherein_o christian_a perfection_n consist_v and_o of_o four_o thing_n necessary_a to_o obtain_v it_o if_o thou_o hearty_o and_o serious_o knowledge_n the_o importance_n of_o this_o knowledge_n desire_v o_o dear_o belove_v in_o christ_n to_o reach_v the_o sublimity_n of_o christian_a perfection_n and_o to_o be_v true_o unite_v to_o thy_o lord_n god_n by_o become_v 〈◊〉_d spirit_n with_o he_o which_o be_v the_o most_o profitable_a employment_n and_o the_o most_o excellent_a and_o divine_a enterprise_n imaginable_a it_o high_o import_v thou_o to_o understand_v in_o the_o first_o place_n wherein_o this_o perfection_n of_o spiritual_a life_n consist_v 2._o for_o some_o there_o be_v who_o for_o austerity_n some_o place_n perfection_n in_o austerity_n want_n of_o this_o necessary_a consideration_n imagine_v that_o this_o high_a perfection_n be_v place_v in_o lead_v a_o austere_a life_n in_o the_o maceration_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o use_n of_o haircloth_n in_o much_o fast_n watch_v and_o the_o like_a rigorous_a exercise_n and_o bodily_a affliction_n 3._o other_o especial_o woman_n judge_v prayer_n other_o in_o recite_v many_o prayer_n of_o their_o progress_n in_o spirituality_n by_o their_o daily_a recital_n of_o many_o prayer_n their_o assist_v at_o many_o mass_n their_o frequent_a confession_n and_o communion_n 4._o and_o there_o be_v very_o many_o yeâ—_n observance_n other_o in_o their_o exact_a observance_n even_o some_o of_o they_o religious_a and_o cloister_a person_n who_o persuade_v themselves_o that_o perfection_n consist_v in_o frequent_v the_o choir_n in_o the_o exact_a observance_n of_o silence_n and_o solitude_n and_o in_o well-ordered_a discipline_n 5._o thus_o some_o by_o these_o pious_a practice_n perfection_n all_o which_o be_v good_a mean_n but_o not_o direct_o tend_v to_o perfection_n some_o by_o other_o external_a exercise_n tend_v to_o this_o desire_a perfection_n but_o be_v all_o wide_a of_o the_o direct_a way_n lead_v unto_o it_o for_o though_o these_o outward_a and_o devout_a employment_n conduce_v very_o much_o towards_o the_o attain_n it_o yet_o in_o they_o alone_o and_o their_o exact_a observance_n it_o consist_v not_o it_o be_v true_a that_o the_o discreet_a use_n of_o they_o be_v doubtless_o a_o forcible_a mean_n to_o obtain_v the_o grace_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o fortify_v we_o against_o our_o flesh_n frailty_n to_o shield_n &_o arm_v we_o against_o the_o deceit_n and_o assault_n of_o our_o common_a and_o cruel_a enemy_n and_o final_o to_o perform_v our_o practice_n of_o piety_n especial_o whilst_o we_o be_v new-champion_n and_o novice_n in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n with_o more_o sweetness_n and_o alacrity_n yea_o they_o produce_v plenty_n of_o fruit_n to_o they_o also_o who_o be_v well-experienced_a and_o skilful_a combatant_n in_o this_o holy_a warfare_n who_o therefore_o afflict_v their_o body_n because_o it_o have_v be_v instrumental_a â—_o the_o offence_n of_o their_o creator_n â—herefore_o love_v silence_n and_o live_v in_o soâ—tude_n to_o shun_v all_o occasion_n of_o sin_n â—nd_v to_o attend_v their_o heavenly_a meâ—itations_n with_o more_o quiet_a and_o tranquillity_n be_v untangle_v from_o the_o world_n impediment_n they_o be_v deâ—out_a and_o diligent_a performer_n of_o the_o divine_a office_n they_o be_v fervent_a and_o requent_a in_o work_n of_o charity_n in_o prayer_n and_o holy_a communion_n and_o all_o this_o for_o no_o other_o reason_n than_o god_n honour_n and_o glory_n and_o to_o unite_v themselves_o to_o he_o by_o the_o sacred_a bond_n of_o sincere_a affection_n 6._o yet_o they_o who_o rest_n here_o and_o danger_n and_o they_o that_o rest_n in_o these_o low_a exercise_n be_v in_o great_a danger_n place_v their_o end_n in_o these_o outward_a exercise_n do_v oft_o time_n endanger_v their_o own_o salvation_n and_o this_o not_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o exercise_n themselves_o which_o be_v true_o and_o natural_o holy_a and_o warrant_v by_o the_o practice_n and_o example_n of_o many_o great_a and_o glorious_a saint_n but_o for_o that_o they_o be_v so_o total_o attentive_a to_o these_o low_a exercise_n as_o they_o leave_v their_o inward_a man_n in_o its_o natural_a affection_n and_o unrescue_v from_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n for_o the_o deceitful_a fiend_n find_v they_o go_v astray_o in_o follow_v their_o affection_n to_o those_o devotion_n give_v they_o not_o only_a peace_n but_o also_o pleasure_n in_o the_o pursuance_n of_o they_o they_o seem_v to_o taste_v they_o very_a sweet_n of_o paradise_n yea_o to_o walk_n and_o talk_v with_o god_n and_o hear_v his_o divine_a whisper_n in_o their_o soul_n such_o be_v their_o vain_a persuasion_n and_o be_v sometime_o so_o absorb_v in_o their_o curious_a and_o deep_a fancy_n of_o meditation_n that_o they_o conceit_n themselves_o even_o separate_v from_o the_o world_n sever_v from_o all_o creature_n and_o rapt_v into_o the_o three_o heaven_n 7._o but_o how_o dangerous_o all_o such_o action_n as_o may_v appear_v by_o the_o rest_n of_o their_o action_n soul_n be_v deceive_v and_o how_o wide_o they_o be_v stray_v from_o the_o right_a way_n of_o perfection_n will_v easy_o appear_v by_o the_o rest_n of_o their_o action_n for_o they_o be_v common_o very_o singular_a curious_a censurer_n of_o their_o neighbour_n life_n and_o conversation_n and_o prone_a to_o murmur_v at_o their_o proceed_n and_o when_o themselves_o be_v advertise_v of_o their_o own_o error_n or_o never_o so_o little_o hinder_v from_o their_o accustom_a exercise_n which_o they_o frequent_v chief_o for_o fashion_n sake_n or_o bar_v from_o the_o ordinary_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n you_o shall_v present_o perceive_v they_o fall_v into_o passion_n unquietness_n and_o despair_n 8._o and_o if_o it_o please_v god_n to_o the_o affliction_n and_o especcial_o by_o their_o want_n of_o resignation_n in_o time_n of_o
thou_o think_v which_o god_n forbid_v thou_o shall_v that_o thou_o have_v do_v sufficient_a penance_n for_o thy_o petty-offence_n then_o reflect_v with_o thyself_o that_o none_o can_v enter_v the_o heavenly_a kingdom_n but_o they_o must_v pass_v through_o the_o narrow_a gate_n of_o selfe-deniall_n and_o of_o patience_n in_o tribulation_n for_o thus_o god_n holy_a son_n himself_o and_o all_o his_o bless_a saint_n ascend_v to_o their_o glory_n 7._o four_o nay_o put_v case_n thou_o this_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 choose_v this_o can_v find_v out_o some_o other_o way_n to_o get_v to_o heaven_n yet_o thou_o be_v oblige_v by_o the_o law_n of_o love_n and_o duty_n not_o to_o do_v nor_o desire_v it_o for_o the_o son_n of_o god_n choose_v the_o way_n of_o thorn_n and_o cross_n by_o which_o he_o will_v enter_v into_o his_o glory_n and_o this_o for_o thy_o love_n and_o that_o thou_o shall_v imitate_v he_o who_o leave_v thou_o this_o exact_a pattern_n of_o perfect_a patience_n 8._o last_o know_v for_o certain_a that_o majesty_n as_o be_v most_o grateful_a and_o please_a to_o his_o majesty_n among_o all_o the_o pious_a motive_n and_o meditation_n which_o thou_o make_v use_v of_o in_o these_o or_o the_o like_a event_n and_o necessity_n for_o the_o comfort_n and_o confirmation_n of_o thy_o will_n this_o seem_v to_o be_v one_o of_o the_o most_o efficacious_a to_o think_v what_o a_o joy_n and_o content_v it_o be_v to_o thy_o lord_n god_n how_o he_o like_v and_o love_v thou_o when_o he_o behold_v thou_o fight_v so_o stout_o for_o his_o sake_n for_o nothing_o sure_o can_v be_v more_o grateful_a to_o thy_o creator_n than_o that_o thou_o kill_v and_o cut_v up_o by_o the_o root_n all_o deprave_a desire_n and_o plant_v true_a virtue_n in_o their_o place_n and_o this_o mere_o for_o that_o thou_o well_o know_v it_o to_o be_v his_o holy_a will_n and_o pleasure_n chap._n ix_o that_o we_o must_v not_o shun_v the_o occasion_n of_o these_o combat_n and_o now_o my_o dear_o belove_v combat_n 1._o 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 i_o add_v to_o all_o these_o mean_n hitherto_o mention_v for_o the_o acquisition_n of_o virtue_n this_o as_o a_o short_a and_o certain_a memorial_n that_o thou_o neither_o fear_v nor_o fly_v the_o offer_a occasion_n of_o fight_v against_o thy_o passion_n for_o if_o thou_o be_v desirous_a to_o have_v the_o habit_n of_o any_o virtue_n as_o of_o patience_n for_o example_n thy_o way_n be_v not_o to_o shut_v thyself_o up_o from_o converse_v with_o man_n or_o to_o shun_v those_o thing_n whether_o word_n action_n or_o cogitation_n which_o move_v thou_o to_o impatience_n no_o thou_o company_n as_o for_o example_n to_o get_v patience_n shun_v not_o the_o company_n must_v not_o shun_v they_o i_o say_v but_o seek_v they_o out_o desire_v they_o and_o love_v their_o company_n and_o conversation_n who_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o thy_o disquiet_n and_o as_o often_o as_o thou_o shall_v have_v occasion_n of_o intercourse_n with_o they_o prepare_v thyself_o and_o make_v ready_a thy_o will_n to_o receive_v joyful_o and_o endure_v patient_o all_o tribulation_n and_o trouble_n which_o they_o can_v any_o way_n bring_v upon_o thou_o and_o this_o be_v thy_o only_a way_n to_o accustom_v thyself_o to_o patience_n 2._o in_o like_a manner_n if_o thou_o be_v thou_o or_o the_o employment_n which_o be_v tedious_a to_o thou_o weary_a of_o any_o work_n which_o grow_v tedious_a and_o troublesome_a unto_o thou_o either_o for_o that_o the_o person_n who_o command_v it_o displease_v thou_o or_o because_o it_o be_v of_o itself_o offensive_a or_o that_o thou_o be_v thereby_o hinder_v from_o some_o other_o employment_n which_o thou_o will_v more_v willing_o embrace_v yet_o omit_v it_o not_o upon_o any_o term_n but_o rather_o set_v soon_o upon_o that_o work_n than_o any_o other_o be_v it_o never_o so_o painful_a or_o displease_a and_o although_o the_o leave_v it_o undo_v seem_v to_o settle_v and_o quiet_v thy_o mind_n yet_o still_o see_v thou_o desist_v not_o from_o do_v it_o for_o thus_o thou_o shall_v become_v more_o and_o more_o instruct_v in_o the_o way_n to_o get_v perfect_a patience_n nor_o be_v that_o suppose_a quiet_a at_o all_o solid_a because_o it_o spring_v not_o from_o a_o heart_n sincere_o purify_v from_o all_o disorderly_a passion_n 3._o and_o i_o teach_v the_o same_o lesson_n thought_n and_o the_o same_o rule_n be_v to_o be_v apply_v to_o troublesome_a thought_n concern_v such_o thought_n as_o sometime_o trouble_v and_o contristate_v thy_o mind_n to_o wit_n that_o thy_o aim_n be_v not_o utter_o to_o expel_v they_o but_o kind_o to_o entertain_v they_o and_o treat_v they_o as_o grateful_a guest_n because_o the_o trouble_n of_o their_o company_n inure_n thou_o to_o the_o patient_a suffering_n of_o all_o contrariety_n and_o whosoever_o shall_v otherwise_o instruct_v thou_o o_o my_o bâ—loved_a command_v thou_o to_o fly_v that_o very_a thing_n in_o affliction_n which_o thou_o seek_v to_o obtain_v by_o fight_v that_o be_v the_o virtue_n which_o thou_o desire_v to_o gain_v by_o conquer_a thy_o enemy_n 4._o but_o yet_o a_o young_a and_o unexperienced_a war_n yet_o a_o young_a scholar_n must_v be_v wary_a in_o wage_n this_o war_n soldier_n in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n must_v wary_o enter_v the_o list_n to_o wage_v this_o war_n with_o wicked_a thought_n and_o therefore_o i_o counsel_v he_o sometime_o to_o oppose_v they_o othertime_n to_o exchange_v they_o for_o other_o according_a as_o he_o perceive_v this_o or_o that_o way_n best_o profit_v he_o in_o the_o acquisition_n of_o virtue_n but_o never_o so_o field_n but_o never_o desert_n the_o field_n to_o fly_v from_o they_o and_o total_o leave_v they_o as_o to_o seek_v to_o be_v quit_v of_o all_o trouble_n and_o irksomeness_n which_o thence_o arise_v for_o though_o by_o this_o flight_n he_o cut_v off_o the_o occasion_n of_o impatience_n yet_o he_o get_v no_o strength_n or_o constancy_n of_o heart_n against_o the_o next_o rise_v motion_n thereof_o 5._o whence_o it_o follow_v that_o if_o the_o same_o sergeant_n of_o impatience_n do_v at_o unprovided_a â—or_a than_o he_o will_v still_o be_v unprovided_a another_o time_n seize_v on_o he_o he_o be_v soon_o terrify_v and_o quick_o conquer_v because_o he_o be_v unprovided_a of_o arm_n convenient_a for_o the_o combat_n that_o be_v he_o have_v not_o fortify_v his_o mind_n with_o custom_n counsel_n thought_n and_o resolution_n to_o keep_v perfect_a patience_n in_o all_o event_n of_o adversity_n except_v this_o way_n be_v useful_a against_o all_o imperfection_n carnality_n only_o except_v and_o this_o way_n of_o war_a be_v very_o profitable_a not_o only_o against_o impatience_n but_o all_o other_o imperfection_n the_o carnal_a still_o except_v whereof_o shall_v be_v hereafter_o treat_v chap._n x._o of_o the_o fight_n against_o sudden_a temptation_n and_o passion_n he_o that_o be_v not_o yet_o accustom_v to_o receive_v sudden_a adversity_n and_o trouble_n with_o a_o calm_a countenance_n and_o quiet_a mind_n may_v thus_o enure_v himself_o thereto_o let_v he_o first_o diligent_o consider_v they_o with_o his_o understanding_n then_o earnest_o desire_v they_o with_o his_o will_n and_o final_o always_o expect_v they_o with_o a_o ready_a resolute_a and_o prepare_a mind_n 2._o the_o manner_n to_o ponder_v such_o thou_o first_o thou_o be_v to_o ponder_v they_o in_o thy_o understanding_n and_o foresee_v what_o be_v like_a to_o befall_v thou_o adversity_n by_o the_o understanding_n be_v this_o mark_v thy_o own_o state_n calling_z and_o condition_n as_o also_o the_o place_n and_o person_n where_o and_o with_o who_o thou_o be_v like_o daily_a to_o converse_v thus_o thou_o may_v easy_o foresee_v what_o may_v probable_o befall_v thou_o and_o how_o thou_o must_v carry_v thyself_o and_o fortify_v thy_o mind_n against_o any_o sudden_a surprisal_n of_o thy_o 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feeble_a and_o frail_a nature_n that_o i_o may_v pass_v undaunt_o through_o all_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n to_o come_v to_o thou_o my_o jesu_n to_o lay_v hold_n on_o thou_o and_o to_o repose_v in_o thou_o the_o only_a centre_n of_o my_o desire_n grant_v i_o o_o my_o lord_n chastity_n of_o body_n and_o cleanness_n of_o heart_n temperance_n in_o my_o appetite_n and_o sobriety_n in_o my_o sense_n gravity_n in_o my_o deportment_n and_o moderation_n in_o all_o my_o proceed_n that_o nothing_o may_v dislike_v thou_o in_o my_o soul_n nor_o dissolve_v the_o sacred_a knot_n wherewith_o thou_o have_v fasten_v i_o unto_o thou_o give_v i_o also_o o_o jesu_n my_o lord_n perfect_a poverty_n of_o spirit_n o_o permit_v not_o my_o soul_n intend_v to_o enjoy_v thou_o the_o only_a solid_a and_o satiate_a riches_n to_o be_v entangle_v with_o the_o least_o affection_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o perishable_a trifle_n of_o this_o world_n behold_v i_o cast_v myself_o unclothe_v from_o all_o creature_n into_o thy_o naked_a embrace_n o_o crucify_a saviour_n i_o desire_v to_o clip_v nothing_o in_o my_o fold_a arm_n but_o a_o breast_n burn_v with_o desire_n to_o please_v thou_o my_o creator_n and_o a_o heart_n melt_v away_o in_o thy_o love_n i_o make_v choice_n of_o thy_o bare_a cross_n o_o christ_n for_o my_o best_a inheritance_n i_o stretch_v out_o my_o open_a fold_n to_o meet_v thy_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a hug_n o_o let_v i_o never_o more_o be_v unclasp_v from_o thy_o bless_a bosom_n be_v thou_o o_o my_o great-little-naked-iesu_n my_o rest_n during_o the_o short_a time_n of_o my_o life_n and_o my_o refuge_n at_o the_o dreadful_a hour_n of_o my_o death_n 6._o and_o now_o o_o merciful_a saviour_n i_o humble_o convert_v my_o eye_n and_o contemplation_n to_o thy_o sacred_a head_n crown_v with_o thorn_n and_o thy_o divine_a face_n all_o besmear_v with_o gore_n and_o spittle_n for_o my_o sake_n here_o i_o implore_v strength_n o_o jesus_n for_o the_o weakness_n of_o my_o head_n and_o pardon_v for_o the_o wickedness_n of_o my_o five_o wit_n and_o sense_n o_o my_o lord_n i_o desire_v to_o bury_v in_o these_o thy_o innumerous_a wound_n the_o enormous_a number_n of_o my_o iniquity_n and_o i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o these_o thy_o suffering_n sake_n to_o adorn_v my_o weak_a capacity_n with_o so_o much_o solid_a wisdom_n as_o may_v fit_o suit_v with_o my_o condition_n o_o let_v i_o never_o think_v speak_v or_o act_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o season_v with_o the_o salt_n of_o discretion_n let_v i_o serious_o weigh_v each_o circumstance_n and_o patient_o wait_v thy_o leave_n and_o leisure_n before_o i_o leap_v into_o any_o work_n inlighten_v i_o to_o see_v clear_o thy_o will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o empower_v i_o exact_o to_o fulfil_v and_o follow_v it_o open_v the_o eye_n of_o my_o understanding_n to_o behold_v my_o own_o baseness_n and_o wickedness_n and_o give_v i_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n to_o reform_v it_o help_v i_o to_o form_v a_o right_a judgement_n of_o the_o real_a vileness_n and_o vanity_n of_o all_o transitory_a thing_n and_o endue_v my_o heart_n with_o courage_n to_o contemn_v they_o inebriate_v my_o affection_n o_o amiable_a jesu_n with_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o let_v all_o worldly_a solace_n savour_v of_o bitterness_n to_o my_o soul_n let_v i_o be_v deaf_a blind_a and_o dumb_a to_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o thyself_o o_o my_o crucify_a saviour_n let_v i_o prudent_o discern_v and_o pious_o perform_v each_o parcel_n of_o my_o duty_n in_o its_o due_a circumstance_n of_o time_n place_n order_n measure_n and_o manner_n let_v that_o holy_a and_o innocent_a simplicity_n which_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o thy_o saint_n shine_v in_o all_o my_o action_n let_v i_o not_o be_v curious_a to_o know_v much_o but_o careful_a to_o practice_v much_o and_o cordial_a to_o love_v thou_o much_o o_o
ourselves_o 18._o if_o on_o the_o contrary_a our_o nature_n be_v so_o facile_a and_o flexible_a that_o we_o scarce_o find_v difficulty_n in_o any_o thing_n we_o wonder_v to_o hear_v mention_n of_o rebellion_n contradiction_n desolation_n etc._n etc._n from_o all_o which_o we_o be_v secure_a and_o quiet_a and_o therefore_o we_o fear_v our_o action_n proceed_v rather_o from_o a_o natural_a promptitude_n than_o solid_a virtue_n 19_o if_o we_o so_o addict_v ourselves_o to_o recollection_n that_o we_o look_v upon_o work_n of_o obedience_n and_o the_o external_a practice_n of_o our_o duty_n as_o impediment_n to_o perfection_n 20._o if_o we_o find_v such_o a_o calm_a in_o our_o passion_n imperfection_n and_o temptation_n that_o we_o hope_v the_o worst_a be_v past_a 21._o if_o scrupulosity_n overwhelm_v we_o 1._o we_o must_v obey_v our_o spiritual_a director_n 2._o we_o must_v do_v our_o best_a endeavour_n but_o here_o arise_v two_o difficulty_n 1._o if_o our_o directour_n knowledge_n be_v small_a his_o experience_n less_o etc._n etc._n 2._o if_o we_o can_v satisfy_v ourselves_o that_o we_o have_v do_v our_o best_a etc._n etc._n 22._o if_o we_o fear_v we_o detest_v not_o sin_n sufficient_o because_o we_o feel_v not_o so_o great_a sorrow_n for_o the_o offence_n of_o god_n as_o we_o do_v sometime_o for_o a_o temporal_a loss_n 23._o if_o we_o can_v ground_v ourselves_o in_o a_o firm_a hope_n of_o mercy_n for_o that_o we_o be_v so_o frail_a and_o inconstant_a we_o sin_v daily_o and_o amend_v not_o our_o life_n we_o repay_v unto_o god_n evil_a for_o good_a we_o promise_v fidelity_n and_o practice_v nothing_o less_o 24._o if_o we_o go_v not_o on_o with_o alacrity_n because_o we_o know_v not_o that_o our_o sin_n be_v forgive_v that_o our_o confession_n be_v good_a and_o that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n 25._o though_o we_o can_v in_o this_o life_n assure_v ourselves_o infallible_o to_o be_v in_o good_a state_n yet_o if_o we_o can_v comfort_v ourselves_o with_o most_o probable_a token_n of_o grace_n whereby_o we_o may_v feel_v the_o pulse_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o somewhat_o ease_v our_o anguish_n 26._o if_o we_o be_v trouble_v because_o we_o know_v not_o well_o when_o we_o give_v consent_n to_o sinful_a thought_n 27._o if_o we_o can_v well_o distinguish_v between_o venial_a and_o mortal_a sin_n 28._o if_o these_o say_n of_o divine_n terrify_v we_o they_o sin_n who_o do_v against_o their_o doubt_n and_o in_o doubtful_a thing_n the_o secure_a part_n be_v to_o be_v follow_v 29._o if_o final_o we_o be_v apprehensive_a and_o fearful_a lest_o we_o shall_v grow_v weary_a in_o the_o way_n of_o virtue_n and_o not_o persevere_v constant_o in_o our_o spiritual_a exercise_n maxim_n of_o mystical_a divinity_n the_o first_o maxim_n that_o our_o end_n be_v perfection_n and_o divine_a union_n and_o that_o prayer_n be_v the_o way_n to_o it_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o we_o who_o be_v resolve_v upon_o a_o spiritual_a course_n to_o lead_v a_o ordinary_a good_a life_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o avoid_n of_o sin_n and_o scandal_n and_o in_o the_o punctual_a performance_n of_o our_o external_a duty_n to_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n but_o our_o end_n and_o aim_n must_v be_v to_o attain_v the_o perfection_n of_o god_n holy_a love_n and_o a_o happy_a union_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o their_o first_o beginning_n by_o live_v in_o abstraction_n recollection_n and_o perpetual_a contemplation_n as_o far_o forth_o as_o god_n holy_a spirit_n shall_v enable_v we_o and_o our_o frailty_n can_v correspond_v the_o chief_a mean_n to_o attain_v this_o our_o end_n be_v prayer_n without_o which_o all_o religion_n be_v but_o a_o shadow_n without_o a_o body_n or_o a_o body_n without_o a_o soul_n and_o all_o outward_a observance_n will_v prove_v but_o a_o superficial_a not_o a_o real_a devotion_n for_o it_o be_v the_o constant_a doctrine_n of_o divine_n that_o what_o god_n 2._o s._n augustine_n s._n basil_n s._n chrysostom_n s._n thomas_n 2_o 2._o q._n 83._o a._n 2._o in_o his_o eternal_a disposition_n have_v determine_v to_o bestow_v upon_o we_o he_o give_v we_o in_o time_n by_o the_o intervention_n of_o prayer_n tie_v as_o it_o be_v to_o this_o instrument_n the_o conversion_n of_o sinner_n the_o advancement_n of_o soul_n the_o perfection_n of_o saint_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o as_o his_o divine_a decree_n be_v that_o we_o must_v till_o the_o earth_n if_o we_o will_v reap_v the_o fruit_n thereof_o and_o provide_v materials_n if_o we_o will_v raise_v up_o building_n and_o the_o like_a so_o his_o absolute_a order_n be_v that_o we_o must_v pray_v if_o we_o will_v have_v spiritual_a benefit_n to_o be_v pour_v into_o our_o soul_n and_o supernatural_a gift_n and_o grace_n to_o be_v grant_v unto_o we_o let_v we_o therefore_o in_o the_o first_o place_n resolve_v to_o prosecute_v prayer_n courageous_o constant_o and_o perseverant_o at_o set_a time_n if_o we_o intend_v to_o make_v speedy_a progress_n in_o sincere_a virtue_n and_o lay_v a_o sure_a groundwork_n of_o solid_a spirituality_n and_o let_v nothing_o upon_o any_o pretext_n whatsoever_o hinder_v or_o divert_v we_o from_o it_o as_o far_o as_o obedience_n and_o discretion_n will_v give_v we_o leave_v lord_n heal_v my_o wound_n supply_v my_o want_n satisfy_v my_o wish_n the_o second_o maxim_n that_o beginuers_n may_v profitable_o make_v use_n of_o this_o follow_a exercise_n of_o mental_a prayer_n and_o introversion_n until_o they_o obtain_v great_a light_n and_o more_o experience_n in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o spirit_n this_o divine_a exercise_n consist_v of_o three_o part_n in_o general_a and_o nine_o point_n in_o particular_a 1._o preparation_n of_o 3._o act_n 1._o a_o affective_a &_o lively_a apprehension_n of_o god_n presence_n 2._o a_o cordial_a and_o profound_a act_n of_o humility_n 3._o a_o pure_a intention_n to_o please_v and_o praise_n god_n only_o 2._o consideration_n of_o 1._o my_o wound_n both_o internal_a and_o external_a 2._o my_o want_n which_o be_v many_o in_o every_o degree_n 3._o my_o wish_n and_o humble_a desire_n 3._o conclusion_n also_o of_o 3._o act_n 1._o contrition_n for_o my_o sin_n 2._o resignation_n in_o my_o want_n 3._o complacence_n in_o god_n and_o confidence_n in_o his_o goodness_n a_o more_o ample_a and_o practical_a description_n of_o this_o exercise_n the_o first_o part_n be_v preparation_n of_o three_o acts._n 1._o a_o lively_a apprehension_n of_o god_n presence_n not_o only_o in_o all_o place_n and_o all_o creature_n by_o his_o power_n and_o essence_n but_o in_o our_o soul_n by_o his_o mercy_n love_n care_n and_o providence_n o_o my_o soul_n where_o be_v we_o god_n 1._o part._n 1_o presence_n of_o god_n who_o see_v we_o what_o be_v he_o that_o be_v with_o we_o and_o within_o we_o by_o who_o light_n we_o see_v by_o who_o fire_n we_o burn_v and_o by_o who_o love_n we_o live_v live_v my_o most_o glorious_a and_o gracious_a lord_n in_o who_o presence_n i_o kneel_v in_o who_o arm_n i_o rest_v and_o after_o who_o love_n i_o breathe_v o_o that_o thou_o be_v as_o dear_a to_o my_o soul_n as_o thou_o be_v near_o it_o alas_o why_o do_v she_o not_o care_n as_o much_o for_o her_o god_n as_o he_o do_v for_o her_o good_a why_o do_v i_o not_o love_v thy_o presence_n o_o my_o amiable_a lord_n since_o thou_o be_v present_a by_o love_n thou_o be_v my_o father_n my_o physician_n and_o my_o food_n hear_v i_o heal_v i_o help_v i_o i_o be_o wound_v i_o be_o wicked_a i_o be_o wretched_a out_o of_o thou_o there_o be_v no_o rest_n without_o thou_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n remain_v with_o i_o reign_n within_o i_o let_v i_o be_v thou_o all_o thou_o ever_o thou_o 2._o profound_a and_o cordial_a humility_n acknowledge_v unfeigned_o before_o god_n and_o his_o angel_n our_o wickedness_n weakness_n and_o wretchedness_n what_o we_o be_v and_o what_o we_o deserve_v and_o so_o rest_v quiet_a in_o our_o centre_n of_o nothing_o o_o my_o soul_n what_o have_v we_o humility_n 2_o profound_a humility_n be_v what_o be_v we_o what_o have_v we_o what_o can_v we_o do_v what_o do_v we_o deserve_v what_o do_v we_o desire_v what_o have_v our_o love_a father_n and_o liberal_a lord_n that_o he_o have_v not_o give_v we_o what_o have_v we_o proud_a and_o prodigal_a child_n that_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v mere_o from_o his_o merciful_a hand_n and_o heart_n what_o have_v we_o receive_v that_o we_o have_v not_o abuse_v by_o self-love_n or_o self-delight_n o_o sweet_a jesus_n give_v tear_n to_o my_o eye_n word_n to_o my_o tongue_n sigh_n to_o my_o heart_n and_o love_n to_o my_o spirit_n for_o i_o need_v they_o all_o to_o deplore_v my_o misery_n and_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n to_o admire_v thy_o beauty_n and_o adore_v thy_o bounty_n to_o sigh_v after_o thou_o and_o suffer_v for_o thou_o what_o i_o have_v be_v it_o grieve_v i_o to_o
17._o 31_o in_o our_o own_o force_n and_o trust_v in_o god_n help_n god_n protect_v they_o that_o hope_v in_o he_o and_o the_o general_a reason_n of_o the_o scripture_n why_o god_n help_v his_o servant_n be_v because_o thâ—y_a hope_n and_o trust_v in_o he_o so_o that_o his_o honour_n become_v interest_v if_o we_o rely_v upon_o his_o succour_n whereas_o if_o we_o trust_v to_o our_o own_o force_n we_o have_v little_a to_o do_v with_o god_n and_o challenge_v much_o to_o ourselves_o quick_o fall_v into_o blindness_n of_o heart_n unless_o god_n bring_v we_o to_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o own_o nothing_o by_o some_o strong_a affliction_n and_o make_v we_o cry_v out_o with_o job_n there_o be_v no_o help_n for_o i_o in_o myself_o the_o three_o remedy_n be_v prayer_n 41_o the_o 3._o remedy_n mat._n 26._o 41_o watch_n and_o pray_v that_o you_o enter_v not_o into_o temptation_n let_v we_o turn_v our_o heart_n to_o converse_v with_o god_n which_o be_v better_o than_o to_o reflect_v upon_o our_o temptation_n and_o trouble_n let_v we_o be_v so_o attentive_a to_o he_o that_o we_o have_v neither_o leave_n nor_o leisure_n to_o give_v ear_n to_o devilish_a suggestion_n but_o transcend_v they_o by_o a_o generous_a resolution_n rather_o to_o die_v than_o admit_v any_o thing_n contrary_a to_o our_o lord_n love_v and_o pleasure_n the_o four_o remedy_n be_v to_o observe_v 4._o the_o 4._o the_o root_n groundwork_n and_o occasion_n of_o the_o temptation_n and_o to_o pull_v it_o up_o cut_v it_o off_o and_o destroy_v it_o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o cure_v one_o contrary_a by_o another_o if_o we_o be_v 5._o the_o 5._o tempt_v to_o pride_n let_v humility_n be_v our_o aim_n let_v we_o never_o cease_v from_o speak_v write_a reading_z meditate_v pray_v and_o practise_v it_o till_o we_o get_v a_o habitual_a loathe_n of_o pride_n the_o six_o remedy_n be_v to_o resist_v at_o beginning_n 6._o resist_v at_o the_o beginning_n the_o beginning_n when_o it_o be_v yet_o weak_a let_v we_o kill_v the_o cockatrice_n in_o the_o shell_n lest_o be_v hatch_v it_o poison_v we_o let_v we_o be_v wise_a and_o not_o save_v a_o penny_n to_o pay_v a_o pound_n nay_o to_o lose_v all_o we_o be_v worth_a eternal_o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o reveal_v it_o 7._o reveal_v it_o it_o to_o he_o who_o be_v incharged_a with_o our_o soul_n this_o diminish_v our_o grief_n lessen_v our_o trouble_n be_v a_o act_n of_o humility_n merit_v grace_n and_o comfort_n and_o confound_v our_o enemy_n who_o can_v brook_v to_o have_v his_o deceit_n discover_v the_o 8._o remedy_n be_v to_o avoid_v idleness_n monk_n 8._o avoid_v idleness_n this_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o the_o egyptian_a monk_n let_v the_o devil_n always_o find_v we_o well_o employ_v and_o we_o shall_v easy_o avoid_v his_o temptation_n he_o that_o be_v idle_a have_v ten_o devil_n to_o impugn_v he_o he_o that_o be_v well_o busy_v have_v but_o one_o let_v we_o therefore_o distribute_v certain_a exercise_n for_o all_o time_n that_o we_o may_v be_v sure_a to_o avoid_v this_o mother_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o mischief_n and_o the_o great_a bane_n of_o our_o soul_n idleness_n the_o 9_o doubt_n if_o we_o want_v comfort_n in_o long_a and_o dangerous_a temptation_n and_o trouble_n let_v we_o consider_v what_o experience_n and_o scripture_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o life_n of_o man_n be_v a_o continual_a 7._o job_n 7._o warfare_n that_o war_n and_o commotion_n 4._o james_n 4._o be_v within_o we_o from_o our_o concupiscence_n and_o original_a corruption_n that_o there_o be_v a_o law_n in_o our_o member_n 7._o rom._n 7._o rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o our_o mind_n that_o when_o we_o be_v resolve_v 12_o eccles_n 12_o to_o give_v ourselves_o to_o god_n service_n we_o must_v prepare_v our_o heart_n for_o temptation_n the_o great_a apostle_n 8._o 2_o cor._n 12._o 8._o and_o vessel_n of_o election_n be_v sore_o tempt_v and_o shall_v we_o poor_a worm_n and_o sensual_a creature_n wonder_v to_o feel_v contradiction_n and_o combat_n in_o our_o nature_n let_v we_o not_o deceive_v ourselves_o think_v to_o find_v present_a quiet_a as_o soon_o as_o we_o convert_v ourselves_o to_o god_n by_o prayer_n for_o then_o chief_o the_o devil_n will_v storm_v the_o flesh_n rebel_n the_o world_n murmur_n when_o they_o most_o fear_v to_o lose_v their_o possession_n and_o if_o it_o be_v not_o so_o what_o need_v 5_o colos_n 3._o 5_o such_o continual_a mortification_n why_o do_v our_o heavenly_a master_n 4._o luc._n 11._o 4._o teach_v we_o to_o pray_v that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v lead_v into_o temptation_n christ_n himself_o be_v tempt_v and_o 1._o mat._n 4._o 1._o why_o shall_v we_o be_v dismay_v be_v we_o less_o please_v to_o god_n for_o that_o we_o be_v tempt_v and_o not_o rather_o more_o acceptable_a for_o suffer_v for_o his_o sake_n thou_o err_v brother_n say_v st._n heliod_n st._n hierom_n ad_fw-la heliod_n jerome_n if_o thou_o think_v a_o christian_n can_v be_v ever_o free_a from_o persecution_n thou_o be_v then_o most_o dangerous_o impugn_a when_o thou_o know_v not_o that_o thou_o be_v impugn_a for_o all_o 12._o 2_o tim._n 3._o 12._o they_o who_o will_v live_v devout_o shall_v suffer_v persecution_n whereas_o other_o who_o live_v sensual_o may_v seem_v to_o feel_v no_o rebellion_n because_o have_v nothing_o of_o god_n spirit_n in_o they_o their_o enemy_n find_v nothing_o to_o war_n against_o let_v we_o not_o then_o be_v trouble_v that_o we_o be_v try_v with_o temptation_n for_o it_o be_v a_o most_o assure_a sign_n that_o we_o fight_v not_o under_o the_o devil_n banner_n but_o be_v revolt_v against_o he_o who_o persecute_v not_o his_o friend_n but_o his_o enemy_n etc._n etc._n the_o 10._o doubt_n if_o we_o wonder_v that_o god_n will_v have_v we_o suffer_v temptation_n since_o our_o frailty_n be_v subject_a to_o yield_v and_o so_o offend_v his_o divine_a majesty_n he_o have_v good_a reason_n 1._o lest_o we_o shall_v become_v careless_a in_o our_o duty_n therefore_o he_o tell_v we_o i_o 54._o isay_n 54._o have_v for_o saken_a thou_o for_o a_o moment_n but_o i_o will_v return_v and_o recall_v thou_o and_o be_v mindful_a of_o thou_o in_o my_o eternal_a pity_n what_o be_v a_o moment_n in_o respect_n of_o eternity_n wherein_o he_o mean_v to_o overflow_v we_o with_o delight_n 17._o ne_o viator_n tendens_fw-la ad_fw-la patriam_fw-la amet_fw-la stabulum_fw-la pro_fw-la domo_fw-la sva_fw-la s._n aug._n 2._o tim._n 2._o 12._o pro._n 17._o 3._o revel_v 2._o 17._o in_o his_o own_o kingdom_n etc._n etc._n 2._o lest_o we_o shall_v take_v this_o place_n of_o banishment_n for_o our_o country_n this_o pilgrimage_n for_o our_o paradise_n etc._n etc._n 3._o to_o purge_v we_o for_o our_o past_a folly_n sin_n and_o ingratitude_n to_o satisfy_v for_o future_a purgatory_n and_o to_o prepare_v and_o perfect_v we_o for_o a_o crown_n of_o glory_n 4._o to_o make_v we_o true_o wise_a true_o humble_a true_o virtuous_a 5._o to_o 19_o isay_n 28._o 19_o keep_v we_o in_o exercise_n for_o many_o will_v otherwise_o neglect_v prayer_n slight_a obedience_n and_o shun_v mortification_n whereas_o now_o they_o stand_v careful_o upon_o their_o guard_n 6._o to_o teach_v we_o how_o to_o help_v our_o neighbour_n by_o our_o own_o trial_n whereas_o he_o that_o have_v 43._o ecclus_n 43._o never_o be_v tempt_v what_o know_v he_o either_o for_o himself_o or_o other_o the_o 11._o doubt_n if_o we_o be_v solicit_v by_o our_o enemy_n to_o unchastness_n 1._o know_v that_o god_n have_v call_v we_o con._n read_v and_o put_v in_o practice_n the_o 11._o chap._n of_o the_o spir._n con._n to_o serve_v he_o with_o purity_n and_o integrity_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o vocation_n let_v we_o look_v how_o we_o walk_v worthy_a of_o it_o lest_o that_o terrible_a sentence_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v pronounce_v against_o we_o he_o â—ath_v do_v wicked_o in_o the_o land_n 10._o isay_n 26._o 10._o of_o saint_n he_o shall_v not_o see_v god_n glory_n which_o none_o can_v see_v but_o clean_a eye_n 2._o let_v we_o comfort_v ourselves_o in_o 21._o wisdom_n 8._o 21._o this_o that_o as_o it_o be_v not_o sinful_a but_o natural_a to_o feel_v rebellious_a motion_n so_o it_o be_v not_o only_o possible_a but_o easy_a comforter_n philip._n 4._o 6_o i_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n in_o god_n my_o comforter_n to_o overcome_v they_o not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o god_n the_o gracious_a giver_n of_o strength_n and_o comfort_n 3._o let_v we_o have_v a_o ardent_a desire_n to_o live_v chaste_a and_o make_v firm_a and_o frequent_a resolution_n so_o to_o continue_v what_o ever_o it_o cost_v we_o how_o many_o thousand_o chaste_a spouse_n of_o god_n make_v of_o the_o same_o mould_n that_o we_o be_v keep_v perpetual_a integrity_n etc._n etc._n 4._o let_v we_o seek_v diligent_o and_o practice_v