A Little Hand-book, Being a Fragrant Flower: The Primrose

was the light of the World, and the life of Men."

5. If anyone wishes to examine the Divine ground (as the revelation of God), he shall beforehand consider to what end he desires to know such things: whether he also desires to practice the same (that which he might obtain); and wishes to apply it to the honor of God and the welfare of his neighbor: whether he also desires to die to earthly-ness and the own-will through it: and in that which he seeks and desires, is of the mind to live, and to be one Spirit with Him (to know, with God).

6. In the event that he does not have such an intention, that (in case God reveals Himself with His mysteries) he desires to be one Spirit and will with Him, and desires to surrender himself entirely to God, so that the Spirit of God may do what He wills with, and through him,