Forever In His Beloved’s Companionship

Peace, one and all…

‘The Beloved created, and the Lover destroyed.  The Beloved judged, and the Lover wept.  Then the Beloved redeemed him, and the Lover again had glory.  The Beloved finished his work, and the Lover remained forever in his Beloved’s companionship’
Ramon Lull, The Book of the Lover and the Beloved, 313.

That His Lovers May Comprehend

Peace, one and all…

‘On the paths of feeling, imagination, understanding and will, the Lover searched for his Beloved.  On those paths the Lover endured perils and griefs for his Beloved’s sake, so he might raise his will and understanding to the Beloved.  For the Beloved wills that His lovers may comprehend and love Him deeply’
Ramon Lull, The Book of the Lover and the Beloved, 314.

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I Am, If I Am Yours Alone

Peace, one and all…

‘Blanquerna said: ‘It is true, O Lord God, that there is no other god except You alone.  To You alone I offer myself to serve You.  From You alone I hope for forgiveness, for there is no other liberality nor mercy to forgive except Yours.  Humble I am if I humble myself to You.  Lord I am, if I am Yours alone.  I have victory over my enemies if I suffer for You.  With all that I am, a guilty sinner, I give myself to You alone and Yours alone I am.  Of You alone I beg forgiveness, in You I trust, and for You I endure trials.  Whatever may happen to me, let it all be to the one end of Your praise, honour and glory.  I will have no other Lord, for You alone I fear, from You alone comes my strength, for You I weep, for You I burn with love’
Ramon Lull, The Art of Contemplation 4:6