Autobiography Of Madame Guyon

The Autobiography of Madame Guyon is a memoir written by French mystic and religious writer Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon, also known as Madame Guyon. The book is an account of her life and spiritual journey, detailing her experiences with religious persecution and imprisonment, as well as her deepening relationship with God.Madame Guyon was a prominent figure in the Quietist movement, which emphasized the importance of inner spiritual contemplation and the rejection of external religious practices. Her teachings and writings were controversial, and she was often persecuted by religious authorities for her beliefs.In her autobiography, Madame Guyon describes her childhood and early religious experiences, including her conversion to Catholicism and her marriage to a wealthy landowner. She also recounts her spiritual awakening and her growing desire to live a life of complete surrender to God.The book includes detailed accounts of Madame Guyon’s imprisonment and persecution, including her time in the Bastille and her exile to the countryside. Despite these hardships, she remained steadfast in her faith and continued to write and teach about the importance of inner spiritual contemplation.The Autobiography of Madame Guyon is a powerful and inspiring testament to the strength of faith and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religious mysticism and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.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.