Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ

by Jeanne Guyon

Overview

One of the most influential spiritual books ever penned, even secular historians acknowledge the great impact Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ has had in Christian history. Madame Guyon is generally credited, even by her enemies, as being one of the best-known women in church history. Will Durant, in his Story of Civilization, recounts the impact of Jeanne Guyon's life and writings on French history. At one time this book was publicly burned in France and yet it has also been received by seeking Christians as one of the most helpful and powerful Christian books ever written. Penned by one of Christianity's most famous saints, Jeanne Guyon, it has played a major part in the lives of more famous Christians than perhaps any other Christian book. Here is the very first edition written in modern English.This book will introduce you to a whole new-and deeper-relationship to Jesus Christ.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780940232006
Publisher:	Seedsowers
Publication date:	06/01/1981
Series:	Library of Spiritual Classics , #2
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Preface................................................................................................... ix

1. From the Shallows to the Depths ............................................... 1
2. Launching Out .......................................................................... 7
3. The Depths—Even for the Unlearned .......................................... 15
4. The Second Level ..................................................................... 21
5. Periods of Dryness..................................................................... 27
6. Abandonment ............................................................................ 31
7. Abandonment and Suffering ........................................................ 37
8. Abandonment and Revelation ..................................................... 41
9. Abandonment and a Holy Life...................................................... 45
10. Living Indoors............................................................................ 49
11. Toward the Center...................................................................... 53
12. Continual Prayer ....................................................................... 59
13. Abundance ............................................................................... 67
14. Silence ..................................................................................... 69
15. A New Look at Confession of Sin ................................................ 73
16. The Scripture ............................................................................ 79
17. Prayer Requests? ...................................................................... 81
18. Distractions ............................................................................... 83
19. Temptation................................................................................. 85
20. Consumed.................................................................................. 87
21. Silence—in the Depths................................................................ 93
22. The Constant State .................................................................. 107
23. To Christian Workers ................................................................ 117
24. The Ultimate Christian Attainment ............................................. 125
25. From Prison ............................................................................ 139

Epilogue ........................................................................................... 143

Editorial Reviews

1. Madame Guyon: A great woman and an inspiring book.

   Posted by Donald Stuckless on Sep 29th 2016

   This is an inspiring book, Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ by Madame Guyon. Every Christian should read it. It is a picker-upper for a not going anywhere Christain. Don & Bonnie Stuckless recommend it for a who want to 'go on' in God.

2. This classic is the living picture of how to attain Christlikeness.

   Posted by A. Wayne Peterson on May 22nd 2013

   This book puts into practice the most expressive steps to reaching the ultimate: pure intimacy with Christ Jesus.
   
   I commend Gene Edwards for perpetuating the publishing of this spiritual classic. Edwards' epilogue gives us a wonderful history of this book, written some 320+ years ago. The author, Jeanne Guyon, was declared a heretic by the Catholic church and banished to prison for life. She did not love her life even to the enduring of death itself, but glorified her Savior by her testimony and her instructions have given you and me the glorious opportunity to find that intimate, personal relationship with Him for eternity.
   
   I highly recommend this book.

3. ENLIGHTEN YOUR WALK WITH THE GREAT I AM

   Posted by MS. JUDI on Dec 13th 2012

   This is a book I purchased over 20 years ago. It has helped me walk closer to my Lord and understand the greatest of His love and power. I purchase this book for friends that I know hunger for an intimate and lasting love affair with Jesus. If you desire to know your Lord and walk closer to Him, treat yourself to this intense love walk that will leave you full of His love.

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