Speak, then, O Lord, for thy servant heareth; for thou hast the words of eternal life. John vi.
Speak to me, that it may be for some comfort to my soul, and for the amendment of my whole life; and to thy praise and glory, and everlasting honour.
Chap. III.
That the words of God are to be heard with humility, and that many weigh them not.
1. My Son, hear my words, words most sweet, exceeding all the learning of philosophers, and of the wise men of this world.
My words are spirit and life, and not to be estimated by the sense of man.
They are not to be drawn to a vain complacence, but are to be heard in silence, and to be received with all humility and great affection.
2. And I said, Blessed is the man, whom thou, O Lord, shalt instruct, and shalt teach him thy law; that thou mayest give him ease from the evil days, (Psalms xciii.); and that he may not be desolate upon earth.
[USCCB: Psalms xciv. 12-13.]
I (saith the Lord) have taught the prophets from the beginning, and even till now I cease not to speak to all; but many are deaf to my voice, and hard.