TY  - BOOK
AU  - Guyon,Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte
AU  - Upham,T.C.,Mrs
TI  - Letters of Madam Guyon
AV  - BX 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Guyon, Jeanne Marie Bouvier de La Motte, 1648-1717
N1  - Release date is 2009-09-25; Produced by Al Haines; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30083
ER  -