2. But oftentimes something lurks within, which draweth us after it.

Many secretly seek themselves in their actions, but know it not.

They live in peace of mind when things are done according to their

will: but if things succeed otherwise than they desire, they are

straightway troubled.

Diversity of inclinations and opinions often causes dissensions between

religious persons, between friends and countrymen.

3. An old custom is hardly broken, and no man is willing to be led

farther than himself can see.

If thou dost more rely upon thine own reason, than upon Jesus Christ,

late, if ever, shalt thou become illuminated.

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