. The baptistery, or, The way of eternal life . what doth theLord require of thee, but to do justice;—(and if by frequent exami-nation we judge ourselves as this holy man of God [A], we shallnot be judged of the Lord :)—and to love mercy, by bearingpatiently the infirmities of others :—and to walk humbly withthy God,—even with thy Lord Jesus Christ Who hath come downfrom Heaven to be with thee [B] ? To these add also frequentmeditation on the Passion of Christ [C], and divine contemplation[D], with the renewal of repentance, and often partaking of themost holy Sacrament [E]. To all of which ad
. The baptistery, or, The way of eternal life . what doth theLord require of thee, but to do justice;—(and if by frequent exami-nation we judge ourselves as this holy man of God [A], we shallnot be judged of the Lord :)—and to love mercy, by bearingpatiently the infirmities of others :—and to walk humbly withthy God,—even with thy Lord Jesus Christ Who hath come downfrom Heaven to be with thee [B] ? To these add also frequentmeditation on the Passion of Christ [C], and divine contemplation[D], with the renewal of repentance, and often partaking of themost holy Sacrament [E]. To all of which add most especiallythe love of God and our neighbour [F], after the example of thatlove which, like the Pelican in the wilderness, feedeth her youngwith her own life-blood, and dwelleth in solitary places. By thesemeans thou shalt arrive at true tranquillity of mind, and that placewhere there is light of the eyes, and the peace which passeth allunderstanding: especially if in solitude of heart thou wilt by piousexercises adorn thy i Win treasures of t&elBttngs palace. Ancient Sage, where going, With thy glimmering light,Where Eissus flowing Marvels at the sight,Like a living dream that wanders forth at night ? Asking all he meeteth Who will good disclose,While the vision fleeteth, And before him goes,Tor th undying spirit seeking sure repose. Come thou here beholding,In this woodland nook,An aged man unfoldingHis immortal Book,In that silent mirror for himself to look. 362 THE TREASURES OF THE KINGS PALACE. And full much he needeth, For this Book doth tellOf a path that leadeth To a living well,And a place where no one but the holy dwell. Fast lifes sands are going, Sparkling as they run,And for ever shewing That ere setting sunMuch he hath to do, and much to be undone. In this quiet haven Pondering oer his soul,And how much is graven On the solemn scroll,Which to worlds assembled Judgment shall unroll. As his brow he raiseth, Fixd with pensive care,On the Cross he
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