1. My Son, say thus in every occasion; Lord, if it be pleasing to thee, let this be done in this manner.
Lord, if it be to thy honour, let this be done in thy name.
Lord, if thou seest that this is expedient, and approvest it as profitable for me, then grant that I may use it to thy honour;
But if thou knowest that it will be hurtful to me, and not expedient for the salvation of my soul, take away from me such a desire.
For every desire is not from the Holy Ghost, though it seem to a man right and good.
And it is hard to judge truly, whether it be a good or bad spirit that pushes thee on to desire this, or that, or whether thou art not moved to it by thy own spirit.
Many in the end have been deceived, who at first seemed to be led by a good spirit.
2. Whatsoever therefore presents itself to thy mind as worthy to be desired; see that it is always with the fear of God, and the humility of heart that thou desire or ask for it;