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The Practice of the Presence of God

Brother Lawrence

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1. ch. 1, para. 1. Brother Lawrence's
2. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 1. THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD 2002 Edition edited by Lightheart Copyright (C) 2
3. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 10. A gentle man of joyful spirit, Brother Lawrence shunned attention and the limelight,
4. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 15. First Conversation: The first time I saw Brother Lawrence was upon the 3rd of August,
5. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 19. He said we need fidelity in those disruptions in the ebb and flow of prayer when God
6. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 25. Finally he reasoned: I did not engage in a religious life but for the love of God. I
7. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 30. He said he had been lately sent into Burgundy to buy the provision of wine for the co
8. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 34. He said that useless thoughts spoil all - that the mischief began there. We ought to
9. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 37. Third Conversation: Brother Lawrence told me that the foundation of the spiritual lif
10. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 41. He said that perfect resignation to God was a sure way to heaven, a way in which we h
11. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 44. In our conversation with God we should also engage in praising, adoring, and loving H
12. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 47. Brother Lawrence said we ought, once and for all, heartily put our whole trust in God
13. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 50. After this, we should not wonder that troubles, temptations, oppositions, and contrad
14. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 54. When he began his business, he said to God with a filial trust in Him, "O my God, sin
15. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 58. Letters Introduction: Brother Lawrence's letters are the very heart and soul of what
16. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 63. Sometimes I considered myself before Him as a poor criminal at the feet of his judge.
17. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 67. Second Letter: Not finding my manner of life described in books, although I have no p
18. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 73. The apprehension that I was not devoted to God as I wished to be, my past sins always
19. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 77. I have ceased all forms of devotion and set prayers except those to which my state re
20. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 80. My most usual method is this simple attention, an affectionate regard for God to whom
21. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 84. Please send me your opinion as I greatly value and have a singular esteem for your re
22. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 89. I hope that God will assist him and all the family, to whom I present my service, bei
23. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 95. Judge by this what content and satisfaction he enjoys. While he continually finds wit
24. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 99. I have taken the liberty to impart to you these good sentiments that you may compare
25. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 103. Were I a preacher, I would above all other things preach the practice of the presence
26. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 108. I do not say we must put any violent constraint upon ourselves. No, we must serve God
27. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 112. You need not cry very loud. He is nearer to us than we are aware. And we do not alway
28. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 118. I do not advise you to use multiplicity of words in prayer. Many words and long disco
29. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 121. Let us often consider that our only business in this life is to please God, that perh
30. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 125. We must know before we can love. In order to know God, we must often think of Him. An
31. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 131. Worldly people do not comprehend these truths. It is not surprising though, since the
32. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 135. I must, in a little time, go to God. What comforts me in this life is that I now see
33. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 141. Thirteenth Letter: I am sorry to see you suffer so long. What gives me some ease and
34. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 144. I will help you with my prayers, poor as they are, and shall always be yours in our L
35. "THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD", para. 148. Pray to Him for me, as I pray to Him for you. I hope to see Him soon. Fifteenth Lette