The Practice of the Presence of God Book- Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence (c.
1610 - February 12, 1691) born Nicholas Herman in Hériménil,
located in modern day eastern France. He was a lay brother in a Carmelite monastery, who is today
most commonly remembered for the closeness of his
relationship to God as recorded in the classic Christian
text, The Practice of the Presence of God. Brother Lawrence
was born in the region of Lorraine, located in modern day
eastern France. He received a revelation of the providence
and power of God at the age of 18, but it would be another
six years before he joined the Discalced Carmelite Priory in
Paris. Brother Lawrence entered the priory in Paris as a lay
brother, not having the education necessary to become a
cleric, and took the religious name, "Lawrence of the
Resurrection". He spent almost all of the rest of his life
within the walls of the priory, working in the kitchen for
most of his life and as a repairer of sandals in his later
years.
Yet despite, or perhaps because of, his somewhat lowly
position, his character attracted many to him. He was known
for his profound peace and many came to seek spiritual
guidance from him. The wisdom that he passed on to them, in
conversations and in letters, would later become the basis
for the book, The Practice of the Presence of God. This work
was compiled after Brother Lawrence died by one of those
whom he inspired, Father Joseph de Beaufort, later vicar
general to the Archbishop
of Paris. It became popular among Catholics and Protestants
alike, with John Wesley and A. W. Tozer being among those
who recommended it.
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