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A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Chapter 14

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Mal

Of Inward Silence “The Lord is in His Holy Temple, let all the earth keep silence before him” (Hab. ii. 20). Inward silence is absolutely indispensable, because the Word is essential and eternal, and necessarily requires dispositions in the soul … 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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A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Chapter 3

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Mal

The First Degree of Prayer Those who have not learnt to read, are not, on that account, excluded from prayer; for the Great Book which teacheth all things, and which is legible as well internally as externally, is Jesus Christ … 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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