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Blessed Quote by Julian of Norwich

“Glad and merry and sweet is the blessed and lovely demeanour of our Lord towards our souls, for he saw us always living in love-longing, and he wants our souls to be gladly disposed toward him . . . by his grace he lifts up and will draw our outer disposition to our inward, and will make us all at…” quote by Julian of Norwich
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“Glad and merry and sweet is the blessed and lovely demeanour of our Lord towards our souls, for he saw us always living in love-longing, and he wants our souls to be gladly disposed toward him . . . by his grace he lifts up and will draw our outer disposition to our inward, and will make us all at unity with him, and each of us with others in the true, lasting joy which is Jesus.”

Julian of Norwich

About This Quote

Source Mystical Text: Revelations of Divine Love, 14th century

Divine love transforms souls, aligning inner and outer dispositions toward unity and lasting joy.

In simple terms: God’s love reshapes us toward unity.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine grace for inner harmony.

Themes

spirituality unity joy

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • community worship
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

theology transformation null

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does divine love affect your daily life?
  • What practices foster inner‑outer harmony?
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Interpretations vary across faith traditions.

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