Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

a rapid active commotion

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

(Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

Arabian philosopher born in Spain; wrote detailed commentaries on Aristotle that were admired by the Schoolmen (1126-1198)

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

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From this reading With these and similar "temptations" Baxter struggled long, earnestly, and in the end triumphantly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The future life, the immortality of the soul, and the truth of the Scriptures were by turns questioned.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

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From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

in a serious manner

From this reading With these and similar "temptations" Baxter struggled long, earnestly, and in the end triumphantly.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading With these and similar "temptations" Baxter struggled long, earnestly, and in the end triumphantly.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The future life, the immortality of the soul, and the truth of the Scriptures were by turns questioned.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

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From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

provided with artificial light

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

the quality or state of being immortal

From this reading The future life, the immortality of the soul, and the truth of the Scriptures were by turns questioned.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

discriminating the individual from the generic group or species

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

immediately past

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading With these and similar "temptations" Baxter struggled long, earnestly, and in the end triumphantly.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

expressing sorrow

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

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From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The future life, the immortality of the soul, and the truth of the Scriptures were by turns questioned.

on one occasion

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

win a victory over

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

belonging to or inherited from one's father

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The future life, the immortality of the soul, and the truth of the Scriptures were by turns questioned.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

feeling or manifesting veneration

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

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From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading The future life, the immortality of the soul, and the truth of the Scriptures were by turns questioned.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading With these and similar "temptations" Baxter struggled long, earnestly, and in the end triumphantly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The future life, the immortality of the soul, and the truth of the Scriptures were by turns questioned.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The future life, the immortality of the soul, and the truth of the Scriptures were by turns questioned.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

in a triumphant manner

From this reading With these and similar "temptations" Baxter struggled long, earnestly, and in the end triumphantly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I never," says he in a letter to Dr. More, inserted in the _Sadducisimus Triumphatus_, "had so much ado to overcome a temptation as that to the opinion of Averroes, that, as extinguished candles go all out in an illuminated air, so separated souls go all into one common anima mundi, and lose their individuation."

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The future life, the immortality of the soul, and the truth of the Scriptures were by turns questioned.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading The future life, the immortality of the soul, and the truth of the Scriptures were by turns questioned.

unshaken in purpose

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The future life, the immortality of the soul, and the truth of the Scriptures were by turns questioned.

at the time that

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His faith, when once established, remained unshaken to the last; and although always solemn, reverential, and deeply serious, he was never the subject of religious melancholy, or of that mournful depression of soul which arises from despair of an interest in the mercy and paternal love of our common Father.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He tells us at length in his Life how he struggled with these spiritual infirmities and temptations.