The Practice of the Presence of God: Brother Lawrence by Lawrence Brother (Engli

Description: The Practice of the Presence of God by Lawrence Brother, Robert J. Edmonson, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove All things are possible to one who believes; even more to one who hopes; still more to one who loves. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The original guide to "practicing the presence of God""We must not grow weary of doing little things for the love of God, who looks not on the great size of the work, but on the love of it." In this classic work, which has instructed and inspired millions, a humble 17th-century monk reveals the secrets of daily, moment-by-moment fellowship with God. "In the way of God, thoughts count very little," writes Brother Lawrence, who spent much of his monastic life in the kitchen. "Love does it all." Full of realistic honesty, friendliness, and simplicity, Brother Lawrence shows that it is possible to meet God amongst the pots and pans—in the ordinary, daily events of life. This edition, rendered from the original French into graceful, contemporary English, will nourish and delight all those who seek to practice the presence of God. Back Cover All things are possible to one who believes; even more to one who hopes; still more to one who loves. This Classic work--the original guide to "practicing the presence of God"--has inspired millions of people in a variety of editions since it was first published after the authors death in 1691. Brother Lawrence was a humble monk who spent much of his monastic life working in the kitchen. His life and writings reveal the secrets of daily, moment by moment fellowship with God. " In the way of God, thoughts count very little," he says. Full of realistic honesty, friendliness, and simplicity, The Practice of the Presence of God shows that its possible to meet God among the pots and pans--in the ordinary , daily events of life. This edition, rendered from the original French into graceful, comtemporary English, will nourish and delight all who seek to know and love God more intimately. Author Biography Brother Lawrence (c. 1611 – 1691) was born Nicholas Herman in the Lorraine region of France. As a young man, he fought in the Thirty Years War before joining the Carmelite order in Paris as a monk at the age of 24. The Practice of the Presence of God was originally compiled from his letters and conversations, immediately after his death. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is the author of New Monasticism, and forthcoming from Paraclete Press: The Wisdom of Stability. Details ISBN1557256942 Short Title PRAC OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD Series Paraclete Essentials Language English ISBN-10 1557256942 ISBN-13 9781557256942 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Imprint Paraclete Press Subtitle Brother Lawrence Country of Publication United States DEWEY 248.4 Residence US Birth 1611 Death 1691 UK Release Date 2010-06-01 Publication Date 2010-06-01 Place of Publication Orleans AU Release Date 2010-06-01 NZ Release Date 2010-06-01 US Release Date 2010-06-01 Author Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Pages 164 Publisher Paraclete Press Edited by Robert J. Edmonson Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129801377;

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