Book Description
The greatest love story ever written, the Song of Songs describes the emotional, unfolding story of the Bridegroom and His bride. Jeanne Guyon shows how the song of a young maiden, fervently in love with her suitor, becomes a powerful allegory of every believers relationship with Christ in the Song of Songs. Without any embarrassment for King Solomons intimate portrayal of the lovers, she explores: * The greatness of Gods love * How trials can become blessings * True surrender to Gods will in your life * Finding Gods favor in your life * Learning to rest in His presence After writing this commentary, Jeanne Guyon was sent to the infamous Bastille prison for presuming to know the almighty God in an intimate way. Let that same holy presumption draw you to His heart as you read this book.
About the Author
Jeanne Guyon (1648-1717) wrote from the depth of her own spiritual experiences. After an arranged marriage at age fifteen, she became increasingly interested in spiritual things; and, for the rest of her life, she continued to seek God diligently, teach others, and write books on Christian devotion. But she paid a heavy price for her views and her writings. She underwent various trials, including persecution and imprisonment for her beliefs. All believers who sincerely want to attain oneness with God may study the growth of Madame Guyon's own relationship with God, and her devotion to Him in the midst of the losses, illnesses, trials, and persecutions that she endured throughout her life.