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The Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage: Second Book: Chapter XIV. Of Two Griefs Which Arise From Inward Gratitude

Christian MysticismFlemish MysticismJan van Ruysbroeck

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From inward gratitude and praise there arises a two fold grief of the heart and torment of desire. The first grief is, that we feel ourselves to lag behind in thanking, praising, glorifying and serving God. The second is, that we do not grow in charity, in virtue, in faith, and in perfect behaviour as much as we desire, that we may become worthy to thank and praise and serve God as it is proper to do.

The Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage: Second Book: Chapter XIV. Of Two Griefs Which Arise From Inward Gratitude

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