Treats of our great need that the Lord should give us what we ask in these words of the Paternoster: “Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie (Give us this day or daily bread).”

Expounds these words of the Paternoster: “Fiat voluntas tua sicut in coelo et in terra.” (Thy will done on Earth as it is in Heaven) Describes how much is accomplished by those who repeat these words with full resolution and how well the Lord rewards them for it.

Continues the same subject. Explains what is meant by the Prayer of Quiet. Gives several counsels to those who experience it. This chapter is very noteworthy.

Continues to describe methods for achieving this Prayer of Recollection. Says what little account we should make of being favored by our superiors.

Describes the nature of the Prayer of Recollection and sets down some of the means by which we can make it a habit.

Describes the great love shown us by the Lord in the first words of the Paternoster and the great importance of our making no
account of good birth if we truly desire to be the daughters of God.

Continues the description of a method for recollecting the thoughts. Describes means of doing this. This chapter is very profitable for those who are beginning prayer.

Describes the great gain which comes to a soul when it practises vocal prayer perfectly. Shows how God may raise it thence to things supernatural.

Describes how vocal prayer may be practiced with perfection and how closely allied it is to mental prayer.