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100 1 _aGuyon, Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte,
_d1648-1717
245 1 0 _aLetters of Madam Guyon
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-09-25
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGuyon, Jeanne Marie Bouvier de La Motte, 1648-1717
700 1 _aUpham, T. C., Mrs.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30083
999 _c70931
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