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 tinally, that we have performed whatsoever was in our power to be done; and although we have not worshipped him with sensible devotion, yet let it suffice us, that we have worshipped him in spirit, and in truth, as he requireth.

Last of all, let us persuade ourselves that this is the most dangerous, and chiefly to be feared rock of this present navigation, and place wherein the true and faithful servants of God are tried, and distinguished from infidels; from which, if we shall depart in safety, in all others we shall have a prosperous success.

This document not much differeth from the former, which, notwithstanding, is equally necessary: and this it is, that the servant of God must not content himself that he hath felt a little sensible gust from meditation, as many do when they have shed a little dry tear, or felt a little mollifying of the heart, that they have attained to the scope and end of this exercise. But they are far deceived; for even as to make the earth fruitful, one little shower which layeth the dust, is not sufficient, but it must have a great deal of rain, thoroughly soaked into the roots of the plants, before it can give any hopes of a fruitful year, so the abundance of celestial waters are necessary to our souls, for to make them bring forth the fruit of good works.