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;lifted her up ;CHAPTER I. 17and immediately the fever left her, andshe ministered unto them."Happy that soul which the heavenly Physiciancomes to seek, which he touches with his grace,which he recovers from its weakness, its sloth, andall its evil habits ! The acknowledgment which herequires from it, is to serve hira. Good works, and,above all, those of gratitude towards God, and ofcharity towards the poor, ought to follow the cure ofour souls. Concupiscence is the fever of the soulcharity is its health, and this is never idle." 32. f And at even, when the sun did set, theybrought unto him all that were diseased, and themthat were possessed with devils. 33. And all thecity was gathered together at the door.34. And hehealed many that were sick of divers diseases, andcast out many devils ; and suffered not the devils tospeak, because they knew him."Let us admire, adore, and imitate the extent ofChrist's charity. The physicians of the soul oughtnever to refuse any labour which presents itself, noraccept the reward of vain applause. It is into thehouse of truth, charity, and unity, represented by thisof St. Peter, that all sinners must be conducted.This house only has the Holy Ghost, the powerover the evil spirit, and the true remedies for sin.Sect. VI.— The Retirement^ Prayer^ and Preachingof Christ." 35. And in the morning, rising up a great whilebefore day, he went out, and departed into a solitaryplace, and there prayed."It isgood for a man sometimes to withdraw him-