The Garden of the Mind

be the true Food and Drink The author uses the terms "Spyze" (Food) and "Drank" (Drink) as metaphors for spiritual sustenance, likely referencing the Bread of Life. of
him that we may enjoy. To that end
the Apostle Peter speaks: That we shall
become partakers of the divine na-
ture original: "Goddelyker natuure." A reference to 2 Peter 1:4, which discusses escaping worldly corruption to share in God's nature., if it be that we flee the perish-
able desires of this world. And this is
easily done / when we can under-
stand that a much greater good is ob-
tained by leaving the world / than
by possessing it : for because the loss
is imagined / that is why there are many
who hesitate to renounce the world /
not understanding that word that David said:
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he shall give
you what your heart desires Psalm 37:4.: But those who understand it /
find the truth of it : For so
good / and so full of graces is God / that
to win him / one gladly
loses all that is his. Therefore let us with an
inward being ingekeert wezen A central concept in Dutch Quietism and mysticism, referring to the practice of "introversion" or turning one's focus away from the senses toward the soul's interior. place all into the hands of God /
all that troubles us / and enjoy the hid-
den sweetness original: "zoetigheid." A common 17th-century term for the emotional and spiritual joy felt during prayer. / unhindered from with-
in: Let us not refuse to
speak with him / who comes from Heaven /
and gives a sweet testimony in our heart /
which is true and full.