What can any one do against thee, by his words or injuries? He rather hurts himself than thee; nor can he escape the judgment of God whoever he be.
See thou have God before thine eyes; and do not contend with complaining words.
And if at present thou seem to be overcome, and to suffer a confusion which thou hast not deserved; do not repine at this, and do not lessen thy crown by impatience.
But rather look up to me in heaven, who am able to deliver thee from all confusion and wrong, and to repay every one according to his works.
Chap. XXXVII.
Of a pure and full resignation of ourselves,
for the obtaining freedom of heart.
1. Son, leave thyself, and thou shalt find me.
Stand without choice, or any self-seeking; and thou shalt always gain.
For the greater grace shall always be added to thee, when thou hast perfectly given up thyself, without resuming thyself again.
2. Lord, how often shall I resign myself; and in what things shall I leave myself?