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Rh and what goodness and grace they obtain from Thee.

For they of themselves are cold and undevout; but by Thee they are made fervent, cheerful, and devout.

For who is there, that approaching humbly unto the fountain of sweetness, doth not carry away from thence at least some little sweetness?

Or who standing by a large fire, receiveth not some small heat thereby?

And Thou art a fountain always fall and overflowing, a fire ever burning and never decaying.

4. Wherefore if I am not permitted to draw out of the full fountain itself, nor to drink my fill, I will notwithstanding set my lips to the mouth of this heavenly conduit, that I may receive from thence at least some small drop to refresh my thirst.

And though I cannot as yet be altogether heavenly, nor so full of love as the cherubim and seraphim, yet notwithstanding I will endeavour to apply myself earnestly to devotion, and prepare my heart to obtain if it be but some small spark of divine fire, by the humble receiving of this life-giving sacrament.

And whatsoever is hereunto wanting in me, O merciful, most holy Saviour, do Thou bountifully and graciously supply for me, Thou Who hast vouchsafed to call us all unto Thee, saying, "Come unto Me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you."

5. I indeed labour in the sweat of my brow, I am vexed with grief of heart, I am burdened with sins, I am troubled with temptations, I am entangled and