The Practice of the Presence of God

By: Brother Lawrence

Narrated by: Victor Craig

The Practice of the Presence of God is a collection of the teachings of Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (Nicolas Herman, c. 1614 - 1691), a 17th-century Carmelite friar. The book consists of 16 short letters, a collection of spiritual maxims, four conversations written down by Father Joseph de Beaufort and a brief bio, most likely by de Beaufort. The theme of the work is the cultivation and development of an awareness of the presence of God. Lawrence's method of acquiring the presence seems to have required discipline and willpower at first, but once cultivated, it became effortless. The book became quite popular among both Catholics and Protestants, and was praised and recommended by, among others, John Wesley, Willard L Sperry, A. W. Tozer, and Hannah Whitall Smith.

Public Domain (P)2020 Woodkeep Audio

The progression of his faith.

One man's daily journey in his walk as witnessed by outsiders of his faith despite personal challenges

Beautiful concepts

The letters from Brother Lawrence clearly convey his absolute love for God, his unbreakable faith and understanding of the beauty of staying in His Presence.

The way he says that we ought to always be thinking about God.

I liked the way he writes about living in the presence of God. What I disliked about this book is that it was too short.

Edifying

So simple, yet so powerful. Brother Lawrence pray for us! May we never forget our Savior and Merciful Father and the Holy Spirit.

An Example of A Surrendered Life

What I loved most about this book was its simple practicality: Love God above all else! Brother Lawerence,shares the path to the presence of God. He encourages all while warning at the same time this journey is a continuing fight to keep God at the forefront of our lives; but the reward is worth the fight. Walking with God all day every day in sweet communion is the greatest treasure a servant of God can receive. I highly recommend this book for those that are sincerely seeking to dwell in the presence of God.