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74 joy at this contemplation, say—"Grant, O Lord, that as I rejoice because all sweetness comes from Thee, so may my soul, cleansed and delivered from all earthly gratifications, mount up to Thee, and be acceptable as a sweet savour poured forth in Thy Presence."

When you are delighted with the harmonies of music and singing, turn your heart to God, and say—" How do I rejoice, O my Lord and God, in Thy Infinite Perfections, which not only form a more than heavenly harmony within Thyself, but also unite in one marvellous concert the Angels in Heaven and all creatures."

HAVE already shown you the way to raise your minds from sensible objects to the contemplation of God. Now learn how to use sensible objects as reminders of the Incarnate Word, by reflecting on the most Holy Mysteries of His Life and Passion.

All things in the universe may serve to this end, if, as I said before, you first behold God in