Brother Lawrence

Aeterna Press

THIS little book contains the Conversations and Letters of one Nicholas Herman of Lorraine, a lowly born and unlearned man; who, after having been a soldier and a footman, was admitted a lay-brother among the Carmelites Déchaussés (bare-footed) at Paris in 1666, where he served in the kitchen of the community. He was afterwards known by the name of Brother Lawrence. He died in February 1691, at the advanced age of eighty, after a life the true saintliness of which can be well realised from these collected Conversations and Letters. Aeterna Press

The Practice of the Presence of God

2016 Reprint of 1895 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the kingdom of God here on earth. It is the art of "practicing the presence of God in one single act that does not end." He often stated that it is God who paints Himself in the depths of our soul. We must merely open our hearts to receive Him and His loving presence. For centuries this unparalleled classic has given both blessing and instruction to those who can be content with nothing less than knowing God in all His majesty and feeling His loving presence throughout each simple day. Inspirational classic

Simple, penetrating rule for a fulfilled Christian life. Re-read it at just the right time.

Luke Stamps

Harold Myra

People all over the world have been inspired and encouraged by the classic memoir of Brother Lawrence. This special edition unpacks core insights that cut to the heart of an intimate relationship with God. This version modernizes the text and includes a 40-day devotional that parallels the content for enhanced understanding. Through the stories of Brother Lawrence’s struggles, Scriptures that inspired him, and his humble words of wisdom, you’ll find encouragement to help you focus your heart and mind on God and faithfully live in His presence.

Experience the Spiritual Classic through 40 Days of Daily Devotion

Reinier Terblanche

This little book is written with a divine simplicity that will fill your soul with light and your heart with longing for more of the Presence of God. Some followers of Jesus are so drenched in the Presence of God that every word they speak or write is like divine osmosis. Brother Lawrence is that kind of Jesus follower. I read this book on my Sabbath and experienced God gently and lovingly speaking to me through it in a tangible way. Brother Lawrence makes daily living in the Presence of God simple and dispels the myth that only the spiritually elite can know God intimately. I am going to be recommending this book to all my friends.

Todd Luallen

Easily read, but hard to fathom.

An amazing description of a humble life that it's wholly devoted to the Love of God. Truly remarkable, and very concise in its description.

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2010 Reprint of 1896 Edition. Brother Lawrence (c. 1614 -1691) served in a Carmelite monastery. Christians commonly remember him for the intimacy he expressed concerning his relationship to God as recorded in a book compiled after his death, the classic Christian text, The Practice of the Presence of God. 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.

The Practice of the Presence of God

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