Behold such a man entereth into the [♦]bounds of peace and quietness.
[♦] “bonds” replaced with “bounds” per Errata
2. Christian. Lord, this thy short speech containeth much perfection.
Thou, who canst do all things, and ever lovest the profiting of my soul, increase in me thy grace, that I may fulfil thy works, and work out my own salvation.
My Lord God, be not far from me; my God, consider and help me; for sundry thoughts have risen up against me, afflicting my soul.
How shall I pass through them without hurt? How shall I utterly break them?
Christ. I will go before thee, and will humble the great ones of the earth. I will open the doors of the prison, and reveal unto thee hidden secrets.
Christian. Do Lord, as thou sayest, and let all evil thoughts fly before thy face.
This is my hope, my only comfort to fly unto thee in every tribulation; to trust in thee, to call upon thee from my heart, and to expect patiently thy comfort.
*3. Enlighten me, O good Jesus, with a clear shining inward light, and drive away all darkness from the habitation of my heart.