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The Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage: Second Book: Chapter XLIV. Showing How We May Recognise Those Men Who Fail in Charity to All

Christian MysticismFlemish MysticismJan van Ruysbroeck

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There are some men who are very subtle in words, and skilful in showing forth high things, and yet do not enjoy this enlightened condition, neither this common and generous charity. In order that these men may learn to know themselves, and also may be known of others, I will distinguish them by three signs. By the first sign they may be known of themselves, and by the two others they may be recognised of all men of understanding.

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