In this immortal code of divine love, he celebrates the nuptials of the soul with God, and depicts in lines of light that Bride who loves only for the sake of loving and being loved . . . Human tenderness, no matter how eloquent, has never inspired accents more passionate or more profound. - Summary by Charles Forbes René de Montalembert
Chapters
1
On the Meaning of the Title Read by Donk 18:08
2
On the Incarnation of Christ Read by Elijah Fisher 20:09
3
On the Mystical Kiss of the Lord's Feet, Hand, and Mouth Read by Elijah Fisher 13:18
4
On the Three Stages of the Soul's Progress Read by InTheDesert 8:33
5
On the Four Orders of Spirits Read by Owlivia 17:10
6
On the Kiss of the Lord's Feet Read by InTheDesert 11:51
7
On the Love of the Spouse, and on the Attention Due to the Word of God Read by HypocriticalHit 17:50
8
On the Kiss of the Mouth Interpreted of the Holy Spirit Read by InTheDesert 15:52
9
On the Breasts of the Bridegroom and of the Spouse Read by Cbteddy 19:43
10
On the Spiritual Ointments Read by Tim Rowe 21:39
11
On the Mode and Fruit of Redemption Read by rroderick 19:21
12
On the Ointment of Piety Read by Eduardo 31:52
13
Glory Belongs to God Alone Read by Marie Christian 26:04
14
The Church and the Synagogue Read by Eduardo 25:29
15
On the Name of Jesus Read by Kevin Leung 28:13
16
On the Mystical Sense of the Number Seven Read by Marie Christian 35:52
17
On the Coming and Going of the Spirit Read by Marie Christian 21:29
18
On the Twofold Operation of the Holy Ghost Read by Larry Wilson 17:31
19
On the Motives on Account of Which Christ the Lord is Loved by the Angels Read by rroderick 18:40
20
On the Various Degrees and Characteristics of the Love of Christ Read by voxgregorii 21:50
21
In What Manner the Spouse Desires to Be Drawn Read by Belinda McReynolds 25:32
22
On the Four Ointments Read by Ann Boulais 27:17
23
On the Mystical Garden, Storeroom, and Bedchamber Read by Ann Boulais 40:41
24
On Detraction and the Necessity of Uniting Faith with Good Works Read by Ann Boulais 21:29
25
On the Blackness and the Beauty of the Bridegroom and the Bride Read by Ann Boulais 19:05
26
The Blackness of the Bride Compared to the Tents of Cedar—The Saint's Lament over His Brother Read by Belinda McReynolds 42:34
27
The Beauty of the Bride Compared to Solomon's Curtains Read by Belinda McReynolds 35:09
28
The Curtains of Solomon Explained with Reference to the Blackness of the Bridegroom and the Bride Read by Belinda McReynolds 34:09
29
On Domestic Discord and Fraternal Charity Read by Belinda McReynolds 22:58
30
On the Mystical Vineyards and Concerning the Prudence of the Flesh Read by Belinda McReynolds 29:14
31
On the Various Visions of God Read by HelenofSparta 24:19
32
On the Different Ways in Which the Word Manifests Himself to Different Souls, and on the Sources of Good and Evil Thoughts Read by rroderick 22:26
33
On the Three Objects of the Devout Soul's Quest, on the Mystical Meridian, and the Four Kinds of Temptation Read by TriciaG 43:24
34
On Humility and Patience Read by InTheDesert 8:18
35
On the Two Kinds of Ignorance Which We Should Fear and Avoid Read by czandra 20:29
36
On the Order to Be Observed in Acquisition of Knowledge Read by ShrimpPhish 19:53
37
On the Knowledge and Ignorance of God and Self Read by rroderick 16:16
38
On the Manner in Which Ignorance of God Leads to Despair, and on the Beauty of the Spouse Read by LuellaMargaret 12:33
39
On the Chariots of Pharao and the Captains of His Host Read by TriciaG 21:59
40
On the Cheeks of the Spouse and What Constitutes Their Beauty Read by InTheDesert 10:54
41
On What is Meant by the Neck of the Spouse, and by the Chains of Gold Promised Her Read by Owiti Carey 17:23
42
On Submission to Correction, and the Two Kinds of Humility Read by TriciaG 32:44
43
On the Remembrance of Christ's Sufferings Read by Larry Wilson 11:43
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