quod homo potest, venit ad id quod vult. In things Spiri∣tual, doing our endeavour effects our desires: to him, that hath, shall be given, till at length he have abundance.
2. Never neglecting, or refusing, to do, a little Good, as nothing valuable (though it be but producing in your self, or in another one single good thought, or wish), there being nothing little in God's service. Nor, to practice a small mortification as little profiting: nor to forbear a little ill, as no great hurt.
3. Not suffering any (though inconsiderable) breach to be made upon a good custome, nor any accrument (as of little consequence) to a bad.
Digr. Of the great power of Customes. Both (of those of the affections, and the will) desires, and appetites. And (of the intellect) speculations, and opinions; inward habits, rest∣lesly, inviting us as much, as outward temptations.
Digr. Of the great power of often remembrance.
4. To introduce virtues, and expel ill habits, practising first in small matters rather than higher, unless you per∣ceive God to give great strength, that you may not in the attempt be presently disheartned.
5. Making hast, and being speedy (whilst you are well inclined) in the execution of things well purposed, and undoubtedly good For none hath continually the like fervour of the Spirit. Si aliquando, cur non modo? Si non modo; fortasse nunquam.
6. Beginning a good action (when not so well disposed to it) without much consultation with the Flesh. Quien siempre mira lo postrero, nunca a comete gran trecho. Et Inci∣pere dat velle; Beginning makes us willing. The delibe∣ration being as it were occupated by action. Tutta la pena si senti un poco nel principio. And, Omnia inchoata, tolerabilia, facilia, cito transeuntia, magnam consolationem relinquentia.