THE PEARL AMONG THE VIRTUES
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like a wild creeping-vine that is trodden down by all that pass on the way. Low is his manner of thinking—low are his inclinations—in low things, does he seek his satisfaction, his consolation, his comfort; heaven he renounces, for the "mountain of the Lord he alone can ascend, who has pure hands and a pure heart"—only the present moment attracts his attention; to enjoy it is his endeavor—the other world, Heaven, is lost to his view.
White is the lily, stately in its modest lustre; the eye rests with pleasure upon its spotless calyx, which opens toward Heaven thence to receive heavenly dew, and thither to send its heavenly odor.
