Monthly Archives: August 2007

A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Chapter 11

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Mal

Of Conversion “Be ye truly converted unto that God from whom ye have so deeply revolted” (Isa. xxxi. 6). To be truly converted is to avert wholly from the creature, and turn wholly unto God. For the attainment of salvation … Continue reading →

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A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Chapter 10

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Mal

Of Mortification I will even affirm, that, in any other way, it is next to an impossibility ever to acquire a perfect mortification of the senses and passions. The reason is obvious; the soul gives vigour and energy to the … Continue reading →

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A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Chapter 9

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Mal

Of Virtue It is thus we acquire virtue, with facility and certainty; for, as God is the fountain and principle of all virtue, we possess all in the possession of Himself; and in proportion as we approach towards this possession, … Continue reading →

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A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Chapter 8

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Mal

Of Mysteries It may be objected, that, by this method, we shall have no mysteries imprinted on our minds: but it is quite the reverse; for it is the peculiar means of imparting them to the soul. Jesus Christ, to … Continue reading →

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A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Chapter 7

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Mal

Of Sufferings Be patient under all the sufferings which God is pleased to send you: if your love to Him be pure, you will not seek Him less on Calvary, than on Tabor; and, surely, He should be as much … Continue reading →

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What is Perfection?

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Mal

In the beginning there wasn’t, except for God. God said “Be!” and there was. God created, and said it was good, even very good. But it wasn’t yet finished. Yet, in one sense it was perfect because, after declaring it … Continue reading →

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