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Virgins who follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth, likewise rejoice, knowing that by you many will be daily added to their Number. The Whole Court of Heaven is filled with Joy, for daily shall they keep the Festival of some new Inhabitant, and because they shall be continually incensed with the Odour of Holy Prayers ascending from this Valley of Tears.

Therefore, I beseech you, dear Brothers, by the Mercy of God, for which you have made yourselves thus Poor,