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The Brother Lawrence Collection

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Brother Lawrence

Start Publishing LLC · Ebook · February 18, 2013

Included in this collection are two different translations of The Practice and Presence of God, The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence, and a short Biography of Brother Lawrence.

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Prayer & Devotion, Meditations, Mysticism
Published
Start Publishing LLC, February 18, 2013

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About this book

Included in this collection are two different translations of The Practice and Presence of God, The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence, and a short Biography of Brother Lawrence. The Practice and Presence of God is one of the most beautiful and touching stories of Christian devotion ever written. Brother Lawrence was a Carmelite Brother known for his profound peace and deep relationship with God; many came to seek spiritual guidance from him.

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The wisdom that he passed on to them, in conversations and in letters, would later become the basis for the book. These two translations will help the reader find a more complete understanding of this wonderful and enduring story. The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence are beautifully spiritual teachings that can help anyone have a closer relationship with God. And the short biography that closes out the books offer a fascinating glimpse into the life of Brother Lawrence.

Quiet Practice

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  • daily-practice cadence
  • quiet conversational reflection

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  • contemplative tone
  • short, steady spiritual reading

Where it sits

Prayer & Devotion41%
Mysticism26%
Meditations19%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Spirituality
Authors
Brother Lawrence
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
February 18, 2013
Format
Ebook
Reading lane
Spirituality