02051cam a22003133u 4500 30083 UtSlPG 20260610133703.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Guyon, Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte, 1648-1717 Letters of Madam Guyon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-09-25 Produced by Al Haines "Letters of Madam Guyon" by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon is a collection of religious reflections and experiences, likely composed in the late 17th century. The volume provides insight into Madam Guyon's spiritual thoughts, emphasizing the importance of inner devotion over external religious practices. The author discusses concepts such as self-abandonment, the love of God, and the transformative power of grace, making her letters a profound exploration of mysticism and intimacy with the divine. At the start of this collection, readers are introduced to the purpose of the letters, which are selections from her extensive correspondence, condensed and rearranged for clarity. Madam Guyon expresses a deep longing for the hearts of Christians to embrace the reign of Christ within them, advocating for a spiritual life marked by humility and surrender to God's will. She shares her personal experiences, encouraging readers to focus on a life of faith that transcends worldly distractions and to find solace and joy even amidst life's tribulations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Guyon, Jeanne Marie Bouvier de La Motte, 1648-1717 Upham, T. C., Mrs. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30083 70931 70931