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228 them better, as though hitherto we had never done any thing well. But if we think that we have done all things well (which we ought never to think), we ought still to say with our whole heart, "We are unprofitable servants."

Above all, we must frequently have recourse to Christ, that He may deliver us from all pride, and teach us and help us to become lowly in heart; and often seek the help of the most lowly Mother of God, praying that she might obtain for us true humility, which is the foundation of all virtues, and which causes them to grow and accompanies them, so that they be not lost, but increased and preserved.

Having already spoken at length on the subject of humility in the "Spiritual Combat," I will not now say more upon it.

HE third succour of the will, which we must very often have recourse to, is prayer. Accustom yourself, whenever you are assailed, to turn instantly to God, saying: "O God, make speed to save me: O Lord, make haste to help me."