The Autobiography Of Madame Guyon

The Autobiography of Madame Guyon is a spiritual memoir written by Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon, a French mystic and writer who lived from 1648 to 1717. In this book, Madame Guyon tells the story of her life, from her childhood in a noble family to her experiences as a wife and mother, and ultimately her spiritual awakening and mystical encounters with God.Madame Guyon was a devout Christian who believed in the power of prayer and meditation to connect with God. She was also a controversial figure in her time, as she challenged the established religious authorities and advocated for a more personal and intimate relationship with God.Through her autobiography, Madame Guyon shares her spiritual journey and the lessons she learned along the way. She discusses the importance of surrendering to God's will, the need for humility and self-denial, and the transformative power of divine love.The Autobiography of Madame Guyon is a powerful and inspiring account of one woman's quest for spiritual enlightenment and her unwavering faith in God. It continues to be a beloved classic of Christian literature and a source of guidance and inspiration for readers seeking a deeper understanding of their own spiritual journey.No mortal could die in a more Christian disposition, or with more courage than he did, after having received the sacrament in a manner truly edifying. I was not present when he expired, for out of tenderness he made me retire. He was above twenty hours unconscious and in the agonies of his death. It was in the morning of July 21, 1676, that he died. Next day I entered into my closet, in which was the image of my divine spouse, the Lord Jesus Christ. I renewed my marriage-contract, and added thereto a vow of chastity, with a promise to make it perpetual, if M. Bertot my director, would permit me. After that I was filled with great joy, which was new to me, as for a long time past I had been plunged in the deepest bitterness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.