For he stands at too great a hazard that does not cast his whole care on thee.
Lord, provided that my will remain but firm towards thee, do with me whatsoever it shall please thee:
For it cannot but be good whatever thou shalt do by me.
2. If thou wilt have me to be in darkness, be thou blessed; and if thou wilt have me to be in light, be thou again blessed. If thou vouchsafe to comfort me, be thou blessed: and if it be thy will that I should be afflicted, be thou always equally blessed.
3. Son, it is in this manner thou must stand affected, if thou desire to walk with me.
Thou must be as ready to suffer as to rejoice; thou must be as willing to be poor and needy, as to be full and rich.
4. Lord, I will suffer willingly for thee whatsoever thou art pleased should befal me.
I will receive with indifference from thy hand good and evil, sweet and bitter, joyful and sorrowful; and will give thee thanks for all that happens to me.
Keep me only from all sin, and I will fear neither death nor hell.