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Sublime
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.

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An outstanding edition. . .
. . .of a great spiritual work.

Every Christian, whether Protestant or Catholic should read and inwardly digest this powerful book.

Brother Lawrence was the sort of Christian who lived his life in quiet obedience to his God, and spent every moment he could in God's presence -- whether in chapel worship, working in the kitchen, on business trips for his monastary, etc.

His maxims for living a profound Christian life are not difficult to grasp -- they just take a lifetime to put into practice.

This new translation, edited by the late Baptist scholar Hal Helms, is a valuable addition to the "Paraclete Press" line of Christian classics.

May this book bless you, as it has blessed me.

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A Powerful Humbling Experience
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.