119 Quotes by Brother Lawrence

Do not always scrupulously confine yourself to certain rules, or particular forms of devotion, but act with a general confidence in GOD, with love and humility.

Do not forget Him but think on Him often. Adore Him continually. Live and die with Him. This is the glorious work of a Christian; in a word, this is our profession. If we do not know it, we must learn it.

Let us fear to leave Him. Let us be always with Him. Let us live and die in His presence.

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

Believe me, count as lost each day you have not used in loving God.

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

I drove away from my mind everything capable of spoiling the sense of the presence of God.... I just make it my business to persevere in His holy presence... My soul has had an habitual, silent, secret conversation with God.

Love sweetens pain; and when one loves God, one suffers for His sake with joy and courage.

Many things are possible for the person who has hope. Even more is possible for the person who has faith. And still more is possible for the person who knows how to love. But everything is possible for the person who practices all three virtues.