_What use heavenly contemplation makes of consideration, affections, soliloquy, and prayer._
The reader is invited to heavenly contemplation, 258 To that end consideration is recommended, ibid Next, the exercise of the affections, particularly 261 1. Love, 262 2. Desire, 265 3. Hope, 267 4. Courage or boldness, 268 5. And joy, 269 These affections need not always be exercised in this order, nor all at one time, 273 Soliloquy and prayer are also useful in heavenly contemplation. ibid