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GERMANUS: We think that you have described to us not only the system of
this spiritual discipline for which we asked, but perfection itself; and
this with great clearness and openness. For what can be more perfect and
sublime than for the recollection of God to be embraced in so brief a
meditation, and for it, dwelling on a single verse, to escape from all the
limitations of things visible, and to comprise in one short word the
thoughts of all our prayers. And therefore we beg you to explain to us one
thing which still remains; viz., how we can keep firm hold of this verse
which you have given us as a formula, in such a way that, as we have been
by God's grace set free from the trifles of worldly thoughts, so we may
also keep a steady grasp on all spiritual ones.
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