Monthly Archives: June 2007

A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Chapter 1

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Mal

The Universal Call to Prayer What a dreadful delusion hath prevailed over the greater part of mankind, in supposing that they are not called to a state of prayer! whereas all are capable of prayer, and are called thereto, as … Continue reading →

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Madame Guyon – A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Preface

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Mal

THE AUTHOR’S PREFACE TO THE ORIGINAL EDITION This little treatise, conceived in great simplicity, was not originally intended for publication: it was written for a few individuals, who were desirous to love God with their whole heart; some of whom, … Continue reading →

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Madam Guyon – a spiritual reading

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Mal

The Wikipedia article on one of the most well-known Christian Mystics begins as follows: Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon (commonly known as Madame Guyon) April 13 1648 – June 9 1717, ) was a French mystic and one of the … Continue reading →

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