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Brother Lawrence's teachings on Christianity and the principles of
keeping one's faith firm are published here in full, with an
exceptional translation by Hannah Whitall Smith. Brother Lawrence
was a French monk who lived during the 17th century, spending much
of his life in monastic seclusion. Lawrence spent years
contemplating the nature of the divine and how best to adhere to
the Christian religion to which he devoted his lifetime. His
writings are presented in two parts - the conversations and the
letters. The authoritative and accurate translation of the text in
this edition is by Hannah Whitall Smith, a scholar of Christianity
who has translated numerous texts regarding matters of the faith.
Collected in this Omnibus edition are three classic works exploring
the mystical nature of God. Included are The Practice of the
Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, Interior Castle by St. Teresa
of Avila, and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. The
Practice of the Presence of God is one of the most beautiful and
touching stories of Christian devotion ever written. Brother
Lawrence was a Carmelite Brother known for his profound peace and
deep relationship with God; many came to seek spiritual guidance
from him. The wisdom that he passed on to them, in conversations
and in letters, would later become the basis for the book. This
edition has two translations of this book to help the reader find a
more complete understanding of this wonderful and enduring story.
This is the definitive edition of St. Teresa of Avila's Interior
Castle: translated by E. Allison Peers. This mystic book is as
inspirational and enlightening today as it was when it was first
written. St. Teresa lays out the foundation for an ideal journey of
faith. St. Teresa was a reformer of the Carmelite Order and is
considered to be, along with Saint John of the Cross, a founder of
the Discalced Carmelites. She became the first female to be named a
Doctor of the Church, in 1970, and is one of only three females to
be awarded that honor. St. John of the Cross was a Carmelite friar
and priest; he is renowned for his cooperation with Saint Teresa of
Avila in the reformation of the Carmelite order, and for his poetry
and his studies on the growth of the soul. Dark Night of the Soul
is considered one of the greatest religious poems ever written.
This masterpiece of Mystic Christianity examines faith and how to
keep faith when all seems lost. Think of it as guide to making it
through the dark night of the soul to the brighter, happier, faith
filled tomorrow that awaits.
Included in this collection are two different translation of The
Practice and Presence of God, The Spiritual Maxims of Brother
Lawrence, and a short Biography of Brother Lawrence. The Practice
and Presence of God is one of the most beautiful and touching
stories of Christian devotion ever written. Brother Lawrence was a
Carmelite Brother known for his profound peace and deep
relationship with God; many came to seek spiritual guidance from
him. The wisdom that he passed on to them, in conversations and in
letters, would later become the basis for the book. These two
translations will help the reader find a more complete
understanding of this wonderful and enduring story. The Spiritual
Maxims of Brother Lawrence are beautifully spiritual teachings that
can help anyone have a closer relationship with God. And the short
biography that closes out the books offers a fascinating glimpse
into the life of Brother Lawrence.
A former soldier, French mystic Nicholas Herman, aka BROTHER
LAWRENCE (1611?-1691), was converted to a powerful love of God at
age 18 by a humble observation of nature, and his thoughts,
collected in these two uncomplicated works of devotion, remain
among the most pure and most powerful adorations of the divine. A
lay Carmelite brother, Lawrence spent most of his time in the
monastery's kitchens, and his simple, earthy observations on the
direct paths to communication with God continue to inspire those
seeking a stronger, more potent spirituality today.
First published in 1692, a year after Brother Lawrence's death,
this beautifully written and intensely personal little book has
been cherished for generations as a rich source of inspiration and
guidance for all who seek true and lasting spiritual fulfilment.
Nicholas Herman of Lorraine, better known as Brother Lawrence, was
born in France in 1611 and came from humble origins. First serving
as a soldier, then as a footman, he entered the Carmelite Order in
Paris as a lay brother at the age of 55, where he became a cook and
immersed himself in the devotional life. For him there was no
distinction between 'the time of business' and 'the time of
prayer'. He died in 1691 at 80 years of age, honoured by all who
knew him.
Brother Lawrence (1614 to 1691) was a monk who today is most
commonly remembered for the closeness of his relationship with God,
as recorded in this little book. He spent almost all of his adult
life in solitude, poverty, and obscurity within the walls of a
priory. He was known for profound peace and high commitment to
Jesus Christ. He cared not for the worldly status of his tasks, but
the motivation behind it. "We can do little things for God," he
wrote. "I turn the cake that is frying on the pan for love of him,
and that done, if there is nothing else to call me, I prostrate
myself in worship before him, who has given me grace to work;
afterwards I rise happier than a king. It is enough for me to pick
up but a straw from the ground for the love of God." Generations
after his death, this book has become one of the most popular
Christian books in history. It was oft quoted by John Wesley and
A.W. Tozer, and today tens of millions of copies are in
circulation. This edition is available on-demand and is printed in
its original translated format. Xulon Press is the country's
leading on-demand publisher of Christian books, with more than one
million copies in print. Visit www.XulonPress.com.
A simply written little book about prayer and Christian life, this
work beautifully conveys messages from a seventeenth-century
Carmelite monk to those who lived and worked around him. Written so
that each section of the book could stand on its own, the text has
much to say to the modern person trying to live a spiritual life in
the midst of a busy career or home. The book's brevity and
accessibility make this classic of Christian devotion a
particularly good selection with which to begin spiritual studies.
Brother Lawrence was born Nicolas Herman in Herimenil, near
Luneville in the region of Lorraine, located in modern day eastern
France. Having felt he had received a revelation of the providence
and power of God at the age of 18, within six years he joined the
Discalced Carmelite Priory in Paris. In this intervening period he
fought in the Thirty Years' War and later served as a valet.
Nicolas entered the priory in Paris as a lay brother, not having
the education necessary to become a cleric, and took the religious
name, "Lawrence of the Resurrection." He spent almost all of the
rest of his life within the walls of the priory, working in the
kitchen for most of his life and as a repairer of sandals in his
later years. Despite his lowly position in life and the priory, his
character attracted many to him. He had a reputation for
experiencing profound peace and visitors came to seek spiritual
guidance from him. The wisdom he passed on to them, in
conversations and in letters, would later become the basis for the
book, The Practice of the Presence of God. Father Joseph de
Beaufort, later vicar general to the Archbishop of Paris, compiled
this work after Brother Lawrence died. It became popular among
Catholics and Protestants alike, with John Wesley and A. W. Tozer
recommending it to others. As a young man, Herman's poverty forced
him into joining the army, which guaranteed him meals and a small
stipend. During this period, Herman claimed an experience that set
him on a unique spiritual journey. He considered it a supernatural
clarity into a common sight, more so than as a supernatural vision.
During the winter, Herman looked at a barren tree, stripped of
leaves and fruit, and realized it awaited the sure hope of a
springtime revival and summer abundance. Gazing at the tree, Herman
grasped deeply the extravagance of God's grace and the unfailing
sovereignty of divine providence. Like the tree, he felt seemingly
dead, but held hope that God had life waiting for him, and the turn
of seasons would bring fullness. At that moment, he said, that
leafless tree "first flashed in upon my soul the fact of God," and
a love for God that never ceased. Shortly after, an injury forced
his retirement from the army, and after a stint as a footman, he
sought a place where he could suffer for his failures. He thus
entered the Discalced Carmelite monastery in Paris as Brother
Lawrence. This is an out-of-print manuscript. All pages are intact
and it has been carefully reviewed.
This classic of devotional literature was written sometime in the
late seventeenth century. Its author, Brother Lawrence, was born
Nicholas Herman, and served as a soldier before becoming a monk in
his middle years, some time after receiving a severe wound that
left him in lifelong chronic pain. Following a series of spiritual
trials, Brother Lawrence discovered a system that allowed him to be
conscious of the presence of God on a continual basis, throughout
all of his daily life. In this book, (collated by Joseph de
Beaufort, counsel to the Archbishop of Paris), this simple, holy
man explains the means and practices by which anyone may learn to
walk continually in the presence of the Almighty.
"Practicing the Presence of God" is a not a book by Brother
Lawrence in the usual sense. Rather, it is a compilation by Joseph
de Beaufort, one of Lawrence's contemporaries. In the first volume
Beaufort recalls four conversations he had with Brother Lawrence.
The second volume, contains parts of fifteen letters written by
Lawrence, each which Beaufort introduces with notes on its context.
Beaufort's first person narration throughout can be confusing to
new readers, but this minor awkwardness has not prevented the book
from joining the ranks of the most celebrated Christian classics,
nor its timeless message from transforming hearts. Themes you will
find include the devotion to unceasing prayer, the fusion of the
ordinary and the spiritual, the simplicity of walking with God, and
the necessity of trusting God to enjoy peace with Him and in all
our circumstances. This book has benefitted over ten generations of
ordinary and outstanding people from every path. It is easy to
understand, simple to apply and a source of joy and hope. May God
bless your reading.
In conversations and letters, Brother Lawrence shares the simple
and straightforward devotion that has inspired millions. Beginning
with pure faith in God, Brother Lawrence teaches that we should
always draw near to God, and that God should so occupy us that we
leave aside all other thoughts. Brother Lawrence's advice is
practical, focused, single-minded, and wise. The book consists of
four conversations with, and fifteen letters written by, Nicholas
Herman of Lorraine, a lowly and unlearned man who, after having
been a footman and soldier, was admitted a lay brother among the
barefoot Carmelites at Paris in 1666 and was afterward known as
"Brother Lawrence." His conversion, which took place when he was
about eighteen years old, was the result, under God, of the mere
sight in midwinter of a dry and leafless tree, and of the
reflections it stirred respecting the change the coming spring
would bring. From that time, he grew eminently in the knowledge and
love of God, endeavoring constantly to walk "as in his presence."
Here is a small book with the Maxims of Brother Lawrence. The book
is set up so that you can absorb these maxims with short, easy
readings each day over the course of one month, allowing you ample
time to reflect and meditate upon each maxim.
Here is one of the most beautiful and touching stories of Christian
devotion ever written. Brother Lawrence was a Carmelite Brother
known for his profound peace and deep relationship with God; many
came to seek spiritual guidance from him. The wisdom that he passed
on to them, in conversations and in letters, would later become the
basis for the book. This edition has two translations of this book
to help the reader find a more complete understanding of this
wonderful and enduring story.
A former soldier, French mystic Nicholas Herman, aka BROTHER
LAWRENCE (1611?-1691), was converted to a powerful love of God at
age 18 by a humble observation of nature, and his thoughts,
collected in these two uncomplicated works of devotion, remain
among the most pure and most powerful adorations of the divine. A
lay Carmelite brother, Lawrence spent most of his time in the
monastery's kitchens, and his simple, earthy observations on the
direct paths to communication with God continue to inspire those
seeking a stronger, more potent spirituality today.
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