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64. Within also, within is another evil, arising out of the same
kind of temptation; whereby they become empty who please themselves in
themselves, although they please not, or displease, or aim at
pleasing others. But in pleasing themselves, they much displease
Thee, not merely taking pleasure in things not good as if they were
good, but in Thy good things as though they were their own; or even
as if in Thine, yet as though of their own merits; or even as if
though of Thy grace, yet not with friendly rejoicings, but as envying
that grace to others. In all these and similar perils and labours
Thou perceivest the trembling of my heart, and I rather feel my
wounds to be cured by Thee than not inflicted by me.
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