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Brother Lawrence Quotes: That we should establish ourselves in a sense of GOD’s Presence, by continually conversing with Him. That it was a shameful thing to quit His conversation, to think of trifles and fooleries.
         

That we should establish ourselves in a sense of GOD’s Presence, by continually conversing with Him. That it was a shameful thing to quit His conversation, to think of trifles and fooleries.


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There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful, than that of a continual conversation with God; those only can comprehend it who practice and experience it.



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Lord of all pots and pans and things make me a saint by getting meals and washing up the plates!



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There is no sweeter manner of living in the world than continuous communion with God.



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You need not cry very loud; he is nearer to us than we think.



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Let us think often that our only business in this life is to please God. Perhaps all besides is but folly and vanity.





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