but deal them with discretion, even as it may please to the Lord;
and if we do almsdeeds, do them without boasting;
thus may we destroy the fiendlike Coveteousuess.
The fourth virtue is Patientia, that is called Patience and Forbearance,
which is, that a man be patient and forbearing for [the love of] God,
and ever let his reason be more powerful than his anger;
because the Saviour saith thus in His gospel,
In 'patientia vestra possidebitis animas vestras; '
that is in the English speech, ' In your patience
ye shall verily have your souls in keeping.'
The Heavenly Wisdom saith, that Anger dwelleth
in the bosom of a fool, that is, when he is too hasty;
for the All-ruling Judge judgeth ever with mildness,
and we ought by patience to overcome Anger.
The fifth virtue is Spiritualis laetitla,
that is. Spiritual Joy, which is, that a man rejoice in God
amidst the sorrows of this hard world,
so that we may not be despairing in misfortunes,
nor again rejoice overmuch in prosperity;
and if we lose the transitory things of this world,
then should we know that our dwelling is not here,
but is in heaven, if we hope in God.
Thither we should hasten from this distress
with Spiritual Joy; thus shall the Sorrow be
utterly overcome by our patience.
The sixth virtue is Instantia boni operis,
that is, Perseverance in a good work.
If we be persevering in our good works,
