CHAPTER XIX.i

How souls should pray if they cannot make use of
the understanding in prayer.

1. Of books on meditaiion. 2. Method in prayer. 3. Difficulties of mental
prayer. 4. The “ living water" of the Samaritan. 5. Comparison of the
water and the live- fire. 6. An ardent love for God subjects all things under
our feet. 7. The heavenly water cools our desires. 8. And purifies our
souls. 9. Meditation and contemplation. 10. This water slakes our thirst
for God. 11. Moderation to be kepi in this thirst. 12. The consequences of
over-indulging it and their remedies. 13. Subterfuges of Satan. 14. The
living water is intended for every one.