Of all therefore that are dear to thee, let Jesus always be thy special beloved.
4. Let all be loved for Jesus's sake, but Jesus for himself.
Jesus Christ alone is singularly to be loved, who alone is found good and faithful above all friends.
For him, and in him, let both friends and enemies be dear to thee: and for all these must thou pray to him, that all may know and love him.
Neither desire to be singularly praised or beloved: for this belongs to God alone, who hath none like to himself.
Neither desire that any one's heart should be set on thee: nor do thou let thyself be taken up with the love of any one: but let Jesus be in thee, and in every good man.
5. Be pure and free interiorly, without being entangled by any creature.
Thou must be naked and carry a pure heart to God, if thou wilt attend at leisure, and see how sweet is the Lord.
And indeed thou wilt never attain to this, unless thou be prevented and drawn in by his grace: that so thou mayest all alone be united to him alone, having cast out and dismissed all others.