And verily it would be a sweet thing unto me to pour out tears from the very bottom of my heart in thy presence: and with holy Magdalene to wash thy feet with my tears.
But where is this devotion? Where is this plentiful shedding of holy tears?
Surely in the sight of thee and thy holy angels my whole heart should be inflamed, and even weep for joy.
2. For to behold thee in thine own divine brightness, mine eyes would not be able to endure it.
Neither could the whole world stand in the brightness of the glory of thy majesty.
I really enjoy and adore him whom the angels adore in heaven.
But I, as yet, by faith; they by sight, [♦]and without a veil.
[♦] duplicate word “and” removed
I ought to be content with the light of true faith, and to walk therein until the day of everlasting brightness break forth, and the shadows of figures pass away.
But when that which is perfect shall come, the use of the sacraments shall cease.