Heavenly Father, aid Thy child, who longs to become holy!
But then, I must be patient under humiliation, let myself be forgotten,
and be even pleased at feeling myself set aside.
_Never mind! I am resolved; I wish to be holy!_
But I must never excuse myself, never be impatient, never out of temper.
_Never mind! I am resolved; I wish to be holy!_
Then I must continually be doing violence to my feelings,--submitting my
will always to that of my superiors, never contentious, never sulky,
finishing every work begun, in spite of dislike or ennui.
_Never mind! I am resolved; I wish to be holy!_
But then, I must be always charitable towards all around me; loving them,
helping them to the utmost of my power, although it may cause me trouble.
_Never mind! I am resolved; I wish to be holy!_
But I must constantly strive against the cowardice, sloth, and pride of my
nature, renouncing the world, the vanity that pleases, the sensuality that
rejoices me, the antipathy that makes me avoid those I do not like.
_Never mind! I am resolved; I still wish to be holy!_
Then, I shall have to experience long hours of weariness, sadness, and
discontent. I shall often feel lonely and discouraged.
_Never mind! I am resolved; I wish to be holy!_ for then I shall have Thee
always with me, ever near me. LORD, help me, for I want to be holy!
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