The eye of the intention therefore must be purified, that it may be single and right; and must be directed unto me, beyond all the various objects that interpose themselves.
Chap. XXXIV.
That he that loves God
relishes him above all things, and in all things.
1. Behold my God, and my All, What would I have more, and what can I desire more happy?
O savoury and sweet word! but to him that loves the Word, not the world, nor the things that are in the world.
My God, and All! Enough is said to him that understands; and it is delightful to him that loves to repeat it often.
For when thou art present all things yield delight; but when thou art absent, all things are loathsome.
Thou givest tranquillity to the heart, and great peace, and pleasant joy.
Thou makest to think well of all, and praise thee in all things; nor can any thing without thee afford any lasting pleasure: but to make it agreeable and relishing, thy grace must be present; and it must be seasoned with the seasoning of thy wisdom.
2. He that has a relish of thee will find all things savoury.