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Quotation from The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
“Hold yourself in prayer before GOD, like a dumb or paralytic beggar at a rich man's gate.”
The Practice of the Presence of God, Eighth Letter, trans. Anonymous (Revell edition)
Counsel on wandering thoughts, advising few words and simple waiting in prayer.
Citation: "Hold yourself in prayer before GOD, like a dumb or paralytic beggar at a rich man's gate." — Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God, Eighth Letter, trans. Anonymous (Revell edition). (id practice-of-the-presence-of-god-q6)
Virtues: Humility
Portrait: Brother Lawrence in the kitchen, Unknown author, Public domain.
