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A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Chapter 12

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Mal

Of the Presence of God The soul that is faithful in the exercise of love and adherence to God above described, is astonished to feel Him gradually taking possession of their whole being: it now enjoys a continual sense of … Continue reading →

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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 6

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Mal

Of Self-Surrender We should now begin to abandon and give up our whole existence unto God, from the strong and positive conviction, that the occurrence of every moment is agreeable to His immediate will and permission, and just such as … Continue reading →

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A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Chapter 4

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Mal

The Second Degree of Prayer Some call the second degree of prayer, “The Prayer of Contemplation,” “The Prayer of Faith and Stillness,” and others call it, “The Prayer of Simplicity.” I shall here use this latter appellation, as being more … 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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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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