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which, after being forcibly stopped against its ordinary
course, when it has found a passage, spreads itself with
impetuosity and abundance.
Yes, we often stop this torrent by the little value we
set upon it. But let us stop it no more; let us enter
into ourselves and break down the bank which hinders
it. Let us make way for grace .; let us redeem the lost
time, for perhaps we have but little left. Death follows us close; let us be well prepared for it; for we
die but once, and a miscarriage there is irretrievable.
I say again, let us enter into ourselves. The time
presses, there is no room for delay; our souls are at
stake. I believe you have taken such effectual measures that you will not be surprised. I commend you
for it; it is the one thing necessary. We must, nevertheless, always work at it, because not to advance in
the spiritual life is to go back. But those who have
the gale of the HOLY SPIRIT go forward even in sleep.
If the vessel of our soul is still tossed with winds and
storms, let us awake the Lord, who reposes in it, and
He will quickly calm the sea.
I have taken the liberty to impart to you these good
sentiments, that you may compare them with your own.
It will serve again to kindle and inflame them, if by
misfortune (which GOD forbid, for it would be indeed a
great misfortune) they should be, though never so little,
cooled. Let us then both recall our first fervors. Let
us profit by the example and the sentiments of this
brother, who is little known of the world, but known of
GOD, and extremely caressed by Him. I will pray for
you; do you pray instantly for me, who am, in our Lord,
Yours, etc.
