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Show It is not in j-our power to disperse involuntarily distractions, or weariness, or repugnance, or obscurity. ob-scurity. That which does not depend 'upon your own efforts, of course always helped by the grace of God, is to have patience in this weariness, and to return re-turn quietly to the presence of God as soon as you are conscious of being surprised by these distractions; distrac-tions; and also to have fidelity enough to remain united to God without sensible pleasure, by adiy and bare act of the will. Pass over j-our thoughts of vain complaeencj", a3 well as those of discour- I agement, and go always steadily on your waj The tempter only wishes to stop you; by not stopping, you overcome temptation in a simple and peaceful manner. |