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The Practice of the Presence of God

By Brother Lawrence

First written 1692–1694

In the public domain

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The maxims, letters and conversations of Brother Lawrence, first published by Joseph de Beaufort, on keeping a simple, loving attention to God in every task; one of the most widely read books of Christian devotion.

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Brother Lawrence. The Practice of the Presence of God.

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“The Practice of the Presence of God.” Source. The Library, Unitive Knowledge Society. Last modified November 7, 2026. https://www.unitiveknowledge.org/library/sources/practice-of-the-presence-of-god.

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“The Practice of the Presence of God,” source, The Library, Unitive Knowledge Society, last modified November 7, 2026, https://www.unitiveknowledge.org/library/sources/practice-of-the-presence-of-god.

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“The Practice of the Presence of God.” The Library, Unitive Knowledge Society, 7 Nov. 2026, www.unitiveknowledge.org/library/sources/practice-of-the-presence-of-god.

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@misc{sources-practice-of-the-presence-of-god,
  title = {{The Practice of the Presence of God}},
  howpublished = {The Library, Unitive Knowledge Society},
  note = {Source. Last modified November 7, 2026},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://www.unitiveknowledge.org/library/sources/practice-of-the-presence-of-god}
}