doomed by my own conscience, than which there is nothing
in the world more rigorous. O my Judge and Redeemer Who
knowest my heart, spare and deliver and save me, Thy
servant.
a model of mounting by action and ascent by knowledge. So,
if you wish to live in activity, knowledge and contemplation,
be renewed.
scorching heat of the day, and he bore the frost of the night,
daily making gains, shepherding, struggling, slaving, in order
to win two wives.
contemplation: Leah as action, for she had many children,
and Rachel as knowledge, which is obtained by much labor.
For without labors, my soul, neither action nor contemplation
will achieve success.
Spirit:
and co-reigning. I sing Thee the great song thrice sung on
high.