God, of thy goodness, give me Thyself; for Thou art enough for me, and I can ask for nothing less that can be full honor to Thee. And if I ask anything that is less, ever Shall I be in want, for only in Thee have I all.
JULIAN OF NORWICH
JULIAN OF NORWICH
Julian of Norwich on art
Julian of Norwich75 quotes“God, of thy goodness, give me Thyself; for Thou art enough for me, and I can ask for nothing less that can be full honor to Thee. And if I ask anything that is less, ever Shall I be in want, for only in Thee have I all.”
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Julian of NorwichJulian of Norwich For we are so preciously loved by God that we cannot even comprehend it.
Julian of NorwichJulian of Norwich Our natural Will is to have God, and the Good Will of God is to have us; and we may never cease from willing nor from longing till we have Him in fullness of joy: and then may we no more desire.
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