Sets down the first line and begins to treat of the imperfections of beginners
Of certain spiritual imperfections which beginners have with respect to the habit of pride
Of some imperfections which some of these souls are apt to have, with respect to the second capital sin, which is avarice, in the spiritual sense
Of other imperfections which these beginners are apt to have with respect to the third sin, which is luxury
Of the imperfections into which beginners fall with respect to the sin of wrath
Of imperfections with respect to spiritual gluttony
Of imperfections with respect to spiritual envy and sloth
Wherein is expounded the first line of the first stanza, and a beginning is made of the explanation of this dark night
Of the signs by which it will be known that the spiritual person is walking along the way of this night and purgation of sense
Of the way in which these souls are to conduct themselves in this dark night
Wherein are expounded the three lines of the stanza
Of the benefits which this night causes in the soul
Of other benefits which this night of sense causes in the soul
Expounds this last verse of the first stanza
Which begins to treat of the dark night of the spirit and says at what time it begins
Describes other imperfections which belong to these proficients
Annotation for that which follows
Sets down the first stanza and the exposition thereof
Sets down the first line and begins to explain how this dark contemplation is not only night for the soul but is also grief and purgation.
