The Practice of the Presence of God

by Brother Lawrence

Publisher:

H. R. Allenson

, 1906

Overview

This classic series of letters penned by the seventeenth century Carmelite monk, Brother Lawrence, describes the challenge of daily walking in the presence of God. Brother Lawrence shares his own spiritual struggles with the recipient and encourages the reader with practical ways to draw closer to God and remain in his presence regardless of surrounding distractions or the busyness of life. The Practice of the Presence of God is a challenge to daily walk in communion with God, step by step and moment by moment.

Contents

Top Highlights

“That the most excellent method which he had found of going to God, was that of doing our common business without any view of pleasing men,¹ and (as far as we are capable) purely for the love of God.” (Page 21)

“That in order to form a habit of conversing with God continually, and referring all we do to Him, we must at first apply to Him with some diligence: but that after a little care we should find His love inwardly excite us to it without any difficulty.” (Page 12)

“That we ought to act with God in the greatest simplicity, speaking to Him frankly and plainly, and imploring His assistance in our affairs, just as they happen.” (Page 13)

“Lord, I cannot do this unless Thou enablest me: and that then he received strength more than sufficient” (Page 13)

“That our only business was to love and delight ourselves in God.” (Page 16)

Product Details

• Title: The Practice of the Presence of God
• Author: Brother Lawrence
• Publisher: H. R. Allenson
• Print Publication Date: 1906
• Logos Release Date: 2010
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Christian life › Catholic authors
• Resource ID: LLS:PRCTPRESGOD
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:39:18Z

About Brother Lawrence

Brother Lawrence was best known for his book The Practice of the Presence of God as he discussed in great detail how essential a relationship is with God. Brother Lawrence also spent time in Paris a Carmelite monastery as a layperson. He died in 1691.