I consider myself as the most wretched of men, full of sores and corruption,
and who has committed all sorts of crimes against his King. Touched
with a sensible regret, I confess to Him all my wickedness, I ask His
forgiveness, I abandon myself in His hands that He may do what He
pleases with me.
The King, full of mercy and goodness, very far from chastising me,
embraces me with love, makes me eat at His table,
serves me with His own hands, gives me the key of His treasures;
He converses and delights Himself with me incessantly,
in a thousand and a thousand ways, and treats me in all
respects as His favorite. It is thus I consider myself from time to time
in His holy presence.
(p. 33)
When he had failed in his duty,
he only confessed his fault, saying to God,
"If you leave me to myself, I cannot help but fall.
It is You who must hinder my falling and mend what is amiss."
After this he gave himself no further uneasiness about it.
(p. 10)
When he had an opportunity to practise some virtue,
he said to God, "Lord, I cannot do this unless You enable me."
And then he received more than enough strength.
(p. 10)
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