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The Autobiography of Madame Guyon

Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon

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Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon (commonly known as Madame Guyon) (April 13, 1648 – June 9, 1717) was a French mystic and one of the key advocates of Quietism. Quietism was considered heretical by the Roman Catholic Church, and she was imprisoned from 1695 to 1703 after publishing a book on the topic, A Short and Easy Method of Prayer. (Summary from Wikipedia.)

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .I did nothing of myself, but left myself to be wholly governed by my Sovereign.

When that good father asked me how I loved God, I answered, "Far more than the most passionate lover his beloved; and that even this comparison was inadequate, since the love of the creature never can attain to this, either in strength or in depth." This love of God occupied my heart so constantly and so strongly, that I could think of nothing else. Indeed, I judged nothing else worthy of my thoughts.

The good father mentioned was an excellent preacher. He was desired to preach in the parish to which I belonged. When I came, I was so strongly absorbed in God, that I could neither open my eyes, nor hear anything he said.

I found that Thy Word, O my God, made its own impression on my heart, and there had its effect, without the mediation of words or any attention to them. And I have found it so ever since, but after a different manner, according to the different deg. . . Read More

Community Reviews

I can only hope to have half of Madame's faith in God and His purpose and will in our lives. She is the ultimate example of one who gave her whole heart and will, without reserve, to her God. You will be challenged in your spiritual life if you read this autobiography!

This 17th century mystic was imprisoned in the Bastille because her practice of quietism offended the Inquisition. Her autobiography documents how she became able to exercise a continual "prayer of the heart" despite constant trials she faced in her worldly life.

quedé admirada de esa mujer

Una mujer llena del espíritu Santo humilde mansa sencilla valiente para la época y que no tuvo miedo de enfrentarse a los más grandes como era el rey de todos los que lo precedía creo que nos dejo una gran lección

An extraordinary book

I have never read anything like this book. Mdm. Guyon's journey takes her closer and closer to God each day; by way of dying to herself. I have learned more of what "dying to self" looks like and what it entails on a daily basis.

Wow, wow, wow!

What an impactful book and life. This book took me so long to read because I had to put it down after ever paragraph to ponder. I never read a book that the addressed God with so much reverence. Mid-sentence she would break out in “Oh divine goodness, infinite perfection, honorable Sp

She was a dynamic woman used greatly by the Lord. I enjoyed the book, because it showed the understanding of the Lord during the 1600's. The church has come a long way from where she was. I have found her prayer book and I am excited to read it soon...more

Hated for it to end

Very touching and enlightening challenging to see life through the same lense as the author. Her faith strengthened through her experiences and intimacy with God motivates me toward the same kind of relationship.

I read this as part of an online book club hosted by Renovarè. I read a newer translation but this book was a beautiful tale of a woman that found the immense blessings of God despite the suffering she endured. Given my present circumstance of dealing with an intense illness, it really meant a lot t

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