CHAPTER 26
And after this our Lord showed himself more glorified, as to my sight, than I had seen him before in the showing. Through this I was taught that our soul shall never have rest until it comes to him, knowing him as our fullness of joy, homely and courteous, blissful and our very life.
Our Lord Jesus often said:
‘I am the one, I am the one; I am one who is highest.
I am one you love, and I am the one you enjoy;
I am the one you serve; I am the one you long for;
I am the one you desire; and I am the one that you mean;
I am the one who is all.
I am the one holy Church preaches and teaches, and I am the one who revealed myself to you.’
The number of the words was too much for my wit and understanding, and indeed for all my powers. However, in my reckoning, they are the highest, though what truth they contain I cannot tell. I know only that the joy I saw in the showing of them surpasses all that the heart may wish for and soul desire. Therefore the words cannot be declared here; but through the grace God gives in understanding and love, everyone receives them as our Lord meant them.