CHAP. XIV.

_What use heavenly contemplation makes of consideration, affections,

soliloquy, and prayer._

The reader is invited to heavenly contemplation, 258

To that end consideration is recommended, ibid

Next, the exercise of the affections, particularly 261

1. Love, 262

2. Desire, 265

3. Hope, 267

4. Courage or boldness, 268

5. And joy, 269

These affections need not always be exercised in this order,

nor all at one time, 273

Soliloquy and prayer are also useful in heavenly contemplation. ibid

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