French mystic Madame Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon (1648-1717) found the way to God through prayer in the midst of the oppressions of Louis XIV's regime. Her books describing her methods of prayer were so radical in their day that she was imprisoned for several years (1695-1703) in the infamous...
French mystic Madame Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon (1648-1717) found the way to God through prayer in the midst of the oppressions of Louis XIV's regime. Her books describing her methods of prayer were so radical in their day that she was imprisoned for several years (1695-1703) in the infamous Bastille prison in Paris. Today, her writings are considered classics of Christian literature.
This collection of Madame Guyon's thoughts and experiences was gleaned from the many letters she wrote during her lifetime, including her correspondence with her friend, advocate, and fellow theologian, Francois Fenelon.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: Her Letters Chapter 1: Reign of Christ in the Heart Chapter 2: turn from Self to Christ Chapter 3: State of Assurance Chapter 4: Humility: The Effect of Love Chapter 5: Divine Communication Chapter 6: Joy in Persecution Chapter 7: Liberty in Christ Chapter 8: Melancholy Avoided Chapter 9: God's Care of the Soul Committed to Him Chapter 10: Power of the Adversary Chapter 11: Unction of Grace Chapter 12: Spiritual Oneness Chapter 13: Vicissitudes in Experience Chapter 14: Patience with the Faults of Others Chapter 15: How to Distinguish the Movements of God Chapter 16: State of Simplicity Chapter 17: Quenching the Spirit Chapter 18: Suffer the Crucifixions and Reductions of Self Chapter 19: Reprove in Love Chapter 20: Silent Operation of Grace Chapter 21: Limit Not Your Sphere Chapter 22: Secret of Divine Operations upon the Soul Chapter 23: No Union with Selfish Souls Chapter 24: Never Yield to Discouragement Chapter 25: Weaknesses and Imperfections Chapter 26: State of Advancement Chapter 27: Greatness of Spiritual Poverty Chapter 28: Assistance Rendered from One Soul to Another Chapter 29: Simplicity and Power of the Word Chapter 30: Forgetfulness of Self Chapter 31: Diversity in Sanctification Chapter 32: Comfort in Affliction Chapter 33: Bearing Fruit in Union with Christ Chapter 34: Desolate State Chapter 35: Self-Abandonment Chapter 36: No Dependence on Instruments Chapter 37: Child of God Soon to Die Chapter 38: Union of Souls in God Chapter 39: Secret Operations of Grace Chapter 40: To a Young Friend Chapter 41: Final Letter to Her Spiritual Guide Chapter 42: Glory of God, and One Desire Chapter 43: Spiritual Union and Aid Chapter 44: Live in the Present Chapter 45: How to Administer Reproof Chapter 46: Bearing the states of Christ Chapter 47: Our Imperfections Should Not Hinder Our Labors for Others Chapter 48: Death and Resurrection Chapter 49: Deep, Interior Grace Chapter 50: Self-Renunciation Chapter 51: Unexpected Faults Chapter 52: Apostolic State Chapter 53: Painful Experience Chapter 54: The Difference Between the Ecstasy of the Mind and the Ecstasy of the Will Chapter 55: A View of Self Chapter 56: State of a Soul in Union with God Chapter 57: State of Rest in God Chapter 58: Great Humiliations Chapter 59: Repose of the Soul in God Chapter 60: Power of Casting out Evil Spirits Chapter 61: State of a Soul Reunited with God Chapter 62: Concise View of the Interior Way
Part 2: Correspondence Between Madame Guyon and Francois Fenelon
Part 3: Selections from Her Poetry A Little Bird I Am God Everywhere to the Soul That Loves Him
"This is no time to be disheartened. When the sinful lusts rebel, leave them to their disorderly cravings. Let them cry, as a child from whom we take away a dangerous yet pleasing toy. Strengthen yourself for crosses and humiliations. You will soon be made alive in Jesus Christ."--Jeanne Guyon
"Madame" Jeanne Guyon found the way to God through prayer in the midst of a darkened civilization. Her books describing her methods of prayer were so radical in their day that Guyon was imprisoned for several years in the infamous Bastille. Today, her writings are considered classics of Christian literature. This collection of Guyon's thoughts and experiences was gleaned from the many letters she wrote during her lifetime, including her correspondence with her friend, advocate, and fellow theologian, François Fénelon.
French mystic Madame Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon (1648-1717) found the way to God through prayer in the midst of the oppressions of Louis XIV's regime. Her books describing her methods of prayer were so radical in their day that she was imprisoned for several years (1695-1703) in the infamous...
French mystic Madame Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon (1648-1717) found the way to God through prayer in the midst of the oppressions of Louis XIV's regime. Her books describing her methods of prayer were so radical in their day that she was imprisoned for several years (1695-1703) in the infamous Bastille prison in Paris. Today, her writings are considered classics of Christian literature.
This collection of Madame Guyon's thoughts and experiences was gleaned from the many letters she wrote during her lifetime, including her correspondence with her friend, advocate, and fellow theologian, Francois Fenelon.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: Her Letters Chapter 1: Reign of Christ in the Heart Chapter 2: turn from Self to Christ Chapter 3: State of Assurance Chapter 4: Humility: The Effect of Love Chapter 5: Divine Communication Chapter 6: Joy in Persecution Chapter 7: Liberty in Christ Chapter 8: Melancholy Avoided Chapter 9: God's Care of the Soul Committed to Him Chapter 10: Power of the Adversary Chapter 11: Unction of Grace Chapter 12: Spiritual Oneness Chapter 13: Vicissitudes in Experience Chapter 14: Patience with the Faults of Others Chapter 15: How to Distinguish the Movements of God Chapter 16: State of Simplicity Chapter 17: Quenching the Spirit Chapter 18: Suffer the Crucifixions and Reductions of Self Chapter 19: Reprove in Love Chapter 20: Silent Operation of Grace Chapter 21: Limit Not Your Sphere Chapter 22: Secret of Divine Operations upon the Soul Chapter 23: No Union with Selfish Souls Chapter 24: Never Yield to Discouragement Chapter 25: Weaknesses and Imperfections Chapter 26: State of Advancement Chapter 27: Greatness of Spiritual Poverty Chapter 28: Assistance Rendered from One Soul to Another Chapter 29: Simplicity and Power of the Word Chapter 30: Forgetfulness of Self Chapter 31: Diversity in Sanctification Chapter 32: Comfort in Affliction Chapter 33: Bearing Fruit in Union with Christ Chapter 34: Desolate State Chapter 35: Self-Abandonment Chapter 36: No Dependence on Instruments Chapter 37: Child of God Soon to Die Chapter 38: Union of Souls in God Chapter 39: Secret Operations of Grace Chapter 40: To a Young Friend Chapter 41: Final Letter to Her Spiritual Guide Chapter 42: Glory of God, and One Desire Chapter 43: Spiritual Union and Aid Chapter 44: Live in the Present Chapter 45: How to Administer Reproof Chapter 46: Bearing the states of Christ Chapter 47: Our Imperfections Should Not Hinder Our Labors for Others Chapter 48: Death and Resurrection Chapter 49: Deep, Interior Grace Chapter 50: Self-Renunciation Chapter 51: Unexpected Faults Chapter 52: Apostolic State Chapter 53: Painful Experience Chapter 54: The Difference Between the Ecstasy of the Mind and the Ecstasy of the Will Chapter 55: A View of Self Chapter 56: State of a Soul in Union with God Chapter 57: State of Rest in God Chapter 58: Great Humiliations Chapter 59: Repose of the Soul in God Chapter 60: Power of Casting out Evil Spirits Chapter 61: State of a Soul Reunited with God Chapter 62: Concise View of the Interior Way
Part 2: Correspondence Between Madame Guyon and Francois Fenelon
Part 3: Selections from Her Poetry A Little Bird I Am God Everywhere to the Soul That Loves Him
"This is no time to be disheartened. When the sinful lusts rebel, leave them to their disorderly cravings. Let them cry, as a child from whom we take away a dangerous yet pleasing toy. Strengthen yourself for crosses and humiliations. You will soon be made alive in Jesus Christ."--Jeanne Guyon
"Madame" Jeanne Guyon found the way to God through prayer in the midst of a darkened civilization. Her books describing her methods of prayer were so radical in their day that Guyon was imprisoned for several years in the infamous Bastille. Today, her writings are considered classics of Christian literature. This collection of Guyon's thoughts and experiences was gleaned from the many letters she wrote during her lifetime, including her correspondence with her friend, advocate, and fellow theologian, François Fénelon.
