John Tauler · 52 of 121

Secondly, of the work and knowledge of grace. · 106.

But what gifts will God have from men that can make him a friend? The noblest gift which man can give is this, that he give himself; and with himself he giveth God all things, for man is himself all things, therefore lie need give nothing more than himself, as David also saith (Ps. xliv. 8), “I blame thee not because of thy offerings, for I eat no flesh; if I am hungry I say it not to thee. Give God the praise and the desire, this offering God willeth to have from thee.” (Ps. 1. 8, 12-14). The same thing is described by God of thee in the words of Solomon, who saith, “My son, give me thy heart” (Prov. xxiii. 26).