Angelus Silesius: If you could just be still
Photo: Rocking the crib, end of 19th early 20th. Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis.
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If you could just be still,
stop rushing round and round
in search of God--
You'd find Him as your Ground.
(Angelus Silesius)
stop rushing round and round
in search of God--
You'd find Him as your Ground.
(Angelus Silesius)
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Recommended Reading:
'Angelus Silesius (CWS): The Cherubinic Wanderer'
By Maria Shrady (Author)
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Description:
Here are poetic texts by one of the great German mystics of the seventeenth century, Angelus Silesius (1624-1677). These texts, written in the form of the epigram, are still used today for contemplative prayer and as part of German Christmas folklore.
'Angelus Silesius (CWS): The Cherubinic Wanderer'
By Maria Shrady (Author)
Purchase Book:
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Description:
Here are poetic texts by one of the great German mystics of the seventeenth century, Angelus Silesius (1624-1677). These texts, written in the form of the epigram, are still used today for contemplative prayer and as part of German Christmas folklore.
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