ON MEANS FOR ATTAINING UNTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD
1. The first is the great purity of life; in guarding ourselves with care lest we should do or say or think on anything, which might be displeasing to GOD; and, when any such thing happens, in taking heed to repent thereof, humbly begging His forgiveness.
2. The second is a great faithfulness in the practice of His Presence, and in keeping the soul's gaze fixed on GOD in faith, calmly, humbly, lovingly, without allowing an entrance to anxious cares and disquietude.
3. Make it your study, before taking up any task to look to GOD, be it only for a moment, as also when you are engaged therein, and lastly when you have performed the same. . . Truly this habit can only be formed with difficulty, yet when it is so formed, how great will be your joy therein.
-- Brother Lawrence
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