Chapter XI. Of the Third Aid of the Human Will

THE 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."

Let your combat then be carried on with prayer, and with resistance in the presence of God, and be ever clothed with distrust of self and trust in Him; fighting in this manner and with these arms, you may make sure of victory. What things may not be overcome and resisted by prayer? What things may not by resistance be repulsed, when accompanied with distrust of self and trust in God? And what is the conflict in which he can be worsted, who stands in the Presence of God with the determination to please Him?