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Title: The Practice of the Presence of God (Christian Classic) by Brother Lawrence, Hal H. Helms ISBN: 0-941478-29-7 Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA) Pub. Date: 01 October, 1984 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.68 (37 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Sublime
Comment: This is one of the three greatest Christian books besides the Bible that I would recommend for all to read, the other two being "The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life" and "Pilgrim's Progress". Brother Lawrence seems to have found a heavenly type of life on earth and describes his experience in this very short and simple book that other's may partake of this blessing also. The life he portrays is one of continual communion with God in that all our daily mundane works are intimately connected with Him. One interesting comment he makes, and which perhaps best serves as the central thesis of this book, is that he feels no less closer to God when he is busy doing his earthly chores than in his set time of devotions. The Christian life he found is the one God intends for all belivers to have.
Rating: 3
Summary: The Constant Presence of God
Comment: Brother Lawrence can be of enormous help to those of us seeking to grow closer to Christ. For one, there is no complicated methodology behind practicing the presence of God.
As Brother Lawrence says, "Lift up your heart to Him ... the least little remembrance will always be acceptable to Him. You need not cry very loud; He is nearer to us than we are aware of."
And so, the practice of the presence of God is to simply think of him often. As Brother Lawrence says, your friend (God) is always with you. Why would you cut off conversation with God when you would not be so rude to another person.
I enjoyed this book. It takes maybe one hour to read, but I have a feeling it will have a lasting impact on my life.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Powerful Humbling Experience
Comment: I just can't believe it. Of all the thousands of books I have read, this small book has caught my heart. Sure I could have read it in an hour but the wisdom that flows from this edition just simply cooled the hurry of my life.
It is a book that I will place next to my Bible and refer to it every time I sensed that God is far away. Each section of the book stands on its own and yet such a lovely intricate meshing makes the reading more of an experience that a reading exercise.
The one section that caught my spirit reads: "The Time of business, said he, does not with me differ from the time of prayer; and in the noise and clutter of my kitchen (he was a cook) while several persons are calling at the same time for different things, I possess God in as great a tranquility as if I were upon my knees at the Blessed Sacrament".
In another section he speaks of the opportunities to be in HIS prsence when we are stricken with an ailment.
Such statements are throughout the book which will cause one to stop and meditate. I will be buying copies to give to those in my circle that hunger for a closer walk and relationship with God over anything and anyone in their lives.
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Title: Practicing His Presence (The Library of Spiritual Classics, Volume 1) by Brother Lawrence, Frank Laubach ISBN: 0940232014 Publisher: Christian Books Pub House Pub. Date: June, 1988 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis ISBN: 0375700188 Publisher: Vintage Pub. Date: 24 March, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Dark Night of the Soul : A Masterpiece in the Literature of Mysticism by St. John of the Cross by E. Allison Peers, St. John of the Cross ISBN: 0385029306 Publisher: Image Books Pub. Date: 11 January, 1959 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila, E. Allison Peers ISBN: 0385036434 Publisher: Image Books Pub. Date: 04 January, 1972 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: The Cloud of Unknowing by William Johnston, Huston Smith ISBN: 0385030975 Publisher: Image Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 1996 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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