A Method of Prayer: An Analysis of the Work So Entitled by Madame de La Mothe Guyon (1859)

A Method of Prayer is a book written by Thomas Cogswell Upham in 1859. The book is an analysis of the work of Madame de la Mothe Guyon, a French mystic and writer, who wrote a book with the same title in the late 17th century. Upham's book is a detailed examination of Guyon's method of prayer, which she called ""the prayer of simplicity."" Upham begins by providing a brief biography of Guyon, explaining her life and the religious context in which she lived. He then delves into her method of prayer, which involves a simple and direct approach to communicating with God. According to Guyon, prayer should not be a complicated or intellectual exercise, but rather a heartfelt conversation with God. Upham analyzes Guyon's method of prayer in great detail, examining its various components and explaining how it can be applied in practice. He also provides examples of prayers that follow Guyon's method, giving readers a practical guide to implementing this approach in their own spiritual lives. Overall, A Method of Prayer is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring different approaches to prayer and spirituality. Upham's analysis of Guyon's work is thorough and insightful, and his practical advice makes this book a useful tool for anyone looking to deepen their spiritual practice.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.