The Practice of the Presence of God
Mass Market Edition|Jun 1982
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First published in 1691, this unparalleled classic has given both blessing and instruction to those who can be content with nothing less than knowing God in all His majesty, and feeling His loving presence throughout each simple day. Includes a...
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First published in 1691, this unparalleled classic has given both blessing and instruction to those who can be content with nothing less than knowing God in all His majesty, and feeling His loving presence throughout each simple day. Includes a biographical sketch of Brother Lawrence.
Publisher Description
Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the kingdom of God here on earth. It is the art of "practicing the presence of God in one single act that does not end." He often stated that it is God who paints Himself in the depths of our soul. We must merely open our hearts to receive Him and His loving presence. For nearly 300 years this unparalleled classic has given both blessing and instruction to those who can be content with nothing less than knowing God in all His majesty and feeling His loving presence throughout each simple day.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 46626
- Product Code 0883681056
- ISBNÂ 0883681056
- EANÂ 9780883681053
- Pages 96
- Department Academic
- Category Classic
- Sub-Category General
- Publisher Whitaker House
- Publication Date Jun 1982
- Sales Rank 151
- Dimensions 152 x 101 x 7mm
- Weight 0.045kg
Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence(c. 1611 ndash; 1691) was born Nicholas Herman in the Lorraine region of France. As a young man, he fought in the Thirty Yearsrsquo; War before joining the Carmelite order in Paris as a monk at the age of 24.The Practice of the Presence of Godwas originally compiled from his letters and conversations, immediately after his death.Jonathan Wilson-Hartgroveis the author ofNew Monasticism, and forthcoming from Paraclete Press:The Wisdom of Stability.