Contemplation is nothing else but a secret, peaceful, and l… - John of the Cross

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Contemplation is nothing else but a secret, peaceful, and loving infusion of God, which, if admitted, will set the soul on fire with the spirit of love, as I shall show in the explanation of the following verse.

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Saint John of the Cross, or San Juan de la Cruz (24 June 1542 – 14 December 1591) was a Spanish Carmelite mystic and poet.

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Native Name: Juan de la Cruz

Alternative Names: Saint John of the Cross

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Love is the measure by which we shall be judged.

Strive to preserve your heart in peace; let no event of this world disturb it; reflect that all must come to an end.

The little white dove Has returned to the ark with the bough; And now the turtle-dove Its desired mate On the green banks has found. ~ 34

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