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Rh wisheth above all things to be made happy in the enjoyment of God.

He attributeth nothing that is good to any man, but wholly referreth it unto God, from Whom as from their fountain all things proceed; in Whom finally all the Saints do rest as in their highest fruition.

He that hath but one spark of true charity, will certainly discern that all earthly things are full of vanity.

HOSE things that a man cannot amend in himself or in others, he ought to suffer patiently, until God order otherwise.

Think that perhaps it is better so for thy trial and patience, without which all our good deeds are not much to be esteemed.

Thou oughtest to pray notwithstanding when thou hast such impediments, that God would vouchsafe to help thee, and that thou mayest be able to bear them.

2. If one that is once or twice warned will not give over, contend not with him: but commit all to God, that His will may be done, and His name honoured in all His servants, Who knoweth well how to turn evil unto good.