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NOTE BY THE TRANSLATORS

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

I. THE MANIFESTATION OF GOD'S PRESENCE

SECTION I The Disciple, -- O Master, Fountain of life! Why dost Thou hide Thyself from those…

SECTION II The Disciple, -- Master, if Thou wouldst make a special manifestation of Thyself to the…

II. SIN AND SALVATION

SECTION I The Disciple, -- Master, it is clear to almost everyone that to disobey God and…

SECTION II The Disciple, -- Master, in these days some learned men and their followers regard Thy…

III. PRAYER

SECTION I The Disciple, -- Sometimes this question is asked, "Since God is fully aware of our…

SECTION II 1. To pray does not imply that without prayer God would not give us anything…

SECTION III 1. To pray is as it were to be on speaking terms with Me…

IV. SERVICE

SECTION I The Disciple, -- Master, what is the real meaning of service? Is it that we…

SECTION II 1. Love is the touchstone by which the reality of truth is perceived…

V. THE CROSS AND THE MYSTERY OF SUFFERING

SECTION I The Disciple, -- What is the meaning and purpose of the cross…

SECTION II 1. In the bitter cold of winter the trees stand bare of leaves…

VI. HEAVEN AND HELL

SECTION I The Disciple, -- Master, what are heaven and hell…

SECTION II The Disciple, -- Master, some people say that the comfort and joy that believers experience…

A PRAYER