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well, I shall be a little bit of moss to set off the beauty of the elect."

COUNSELS AND REMINISCENCES


During her last agony the Mother Prioress encouraged her with these words:

"My child, you are quite ready to appear before God because you have always understood the virtue of humility."

Then of herself she gave this beautiful testimony:

"Yes, I feel it, my soul has never sought but the truth . . . yes, I have understood humility of heart!"

HIST. D'UNE AME, CH. XII