I have often thought with wonder of the great goodness of God; and my soul has rejoiced in the contemplation of His great magnificence and mercy. May He be blessed for ever! For I see clearly that He has not omitted to reward me, even in this life, for every one of my good desires.
St Teresa of Avila (2008). “The Life of St. Teresa of Avila”, p.20, Cosimo, Inc.