7. On the walking of a pure soul with God

" Ambulate^ dum lucem hahetisy* " Walk whilst youhave the light. ''^ 1 . He walketh with God, whilst there is light, who has no desire for what this world affords ; and who fixes all his affections on God in heaven : for the hidden treasure of the faithful soul is Jesus Christ O o our Lord, in whom all goodness dwells. , He is always in indigence and want, however great his riches, who has not God for his friend : but he that would have God for his friend niust. love Him, and keep His ';aPin&.ndraents.

9. y\e. Keeps the copimandments of G A who avoids all idle and \vi'J&iS words ; who shows by his w«iks, an example of those virtues )k'' recommends in practice ; when, instead of seeking his own glory, lie refers all the glory and the good he may do,or observe in others, purely and entirely to the glory of God.

But he that is satisfied with himself, pleases a fool, and displeases God.

Thus in all the good thou sayest or dost, seek only the glory of God, that thou mayest receive from Him still greater favours. o o Why shouldst thou glory in natural advantages, whereas thou art a mere mortal and must shortly become the food of worms ?

Young man, hear the voice of an ancient ; separate thyself from all that might allure thy soul to idleness and distraction; for thou shalt find repose o(ily by descending into thy heart, and disposing it to seek God before all things, and to love Him intimately. o o