Life of Dame Gertrude More, Order of S. Benedict, from ancient Mss.
Publisher: Thomas Richardson and Son
Published: 1877
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Table of contents: title: CONTENTS; title: Introduction 1; title: CHAPTER I.; title: The family and early years of Gertrude More; her entrance into a Convent and Profession 13; title: CHAPTER II.; title: Her unhappy state of mind, and her attempts at prayer 28; title: CHAPTER V.; title: She goes to Father Baker for counsel. — His method with her 36; title: CHAPTER IV.; title: The propension of the soul towards God. — Change in Dame Gertrude More 56; title: CHAPTER V.; title: Further explanation of the aptitude for an interior life. — The office of an external guide 67; title: CHAPTER VI.; title: Different kinds of prayer for beginners: vocal prayer; meditation, interior acts 76; title: CHAPTER VII.; title: Prayer of sensible affections. — Contemplation 93 Scheme of Father Baker's teaching on Divine calls 106; title: CHAPTER VIII.; title: The call of God to the use of things indifferent. — The soul to proceed gradually 108; title: CHAPTER IX.; title: Too much haste hurtful. — Examen of conscience, in what manner made by contemplative souls 117; title: CHAPTER X.; title: The aridity in prayer felt by Gertrude. — Her temptation to reiterate former confessions 136; title: CHAPTER XI.; title: Her sickness and last end 145