That his prayer was nothing else but a sense of the presence of GOD, his soul being at that time insensible to everything but Divine love: and that when the appointed times of prayer were past, he found no difference, because he still continued with GOD, praising and blessing Him with all his might, so that he passed his life in continual joy; yet hoped that GOD would give him somewhat to suffer, when he should grow stronger.
Brother LawrenceLet us think often that our only business in this life is to please God. Perhaps all besides is but folly and vanity.
Brother LawrenceThink often on God, by day, by night, in your business and even in your diversions. He is always near you and with you; leave him not alone.
Brother Lawrence