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Rh Lord suffered in His most Sacred Flesh in order to redeem you from your sins, and to render all carnal delights odious to you.

I would also remind you of another way of escape from this dangerous enticement, namely, to represent to yourself vividly how this object which so charms you, would appear in your eyes after death had worked its change.

When walking, think how each step brings you one nearer to death.

Let the birds in the air, and the water in the stream, remind you that your life even with greater swiftness is hurrying on to its close.

Let violent storms of wind, peals of thunder, and flashes of lightning bring you to the thought of the awful Day of Judgment; and on your bended knees worship God, and pray for grace and time to make due preparation for your appearing before His Supreme Majesty.

In the different accidents which may happen to you, you may act in the following manner:—

When (for instance) you feel very melancholy and depressed in spirits, or are tried by heat or cold or any other bodily pain, lift up your heart to the Eternal Will, which has for your good and happiness appointed you this discomfort, and has arranged the time and duration of it. Then, rejoicing in this manifestation of the love of God, and for the opportunity of serving Him in the