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Thoughts in Solitude

Thomas Merton

An appealing gift book edition of a collection of reflections, first published in 1956, by the author of The Seven Storey Mountain addresses the pleasures of a solitude and privacy, including the chance for quiet meditation. 10,000 first printing.

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On Being with Krista Tippett

A prayer from this book was read and discussed as a relatable and meaningful text applicable to a wide range of people's spiritual journeys; It was also mentioned that the speaker and interviewee shared a fondness for this particular work.

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My Lord God I have no idea where I am going I do not see the road ahead of me I cannot know for certain where it will end Nor do I really know myself And the fact that I think that I am following your...

— Episode: [Unedited] James Martin with Krista Tipp...

Episode: [Unedited] James Martin with Krista Tippett

A prayer from this book was read and discussed as a relatable and meaningful text applicable to a wide range of people's spiritual journeys; It was also mentioned that the speaker and interviewee shared a fondness for this particular work.

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My Lord God I have no idea where I am going I do not see the road ahead of me I cannot know for certain where it will end Nor do I really know myself And the fact that I think that I am following your will Does in fact please you And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road Though I may know nothing about it Therefore will I trust you always Though I may seem to be lost And in the shadow of death I will not fear for you are ever with me And you will never leave me to face my parals alone

Episode: [Unedited] James Martin with Krista Tippett

A prayer from this book was read and described as a favorite of the speaker, and one that can be prayed by everyone. It expresses a sense of trust in God's guidance even in times of uncertainty and fear.

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My Lord God I have no idea where I am going I do not see the road ahead of me I cannot know for certain where it will end Nor do I really know myself And the fact that I think that I am following your will Does in fact please you And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road Though I may know nothing about it Therefore will I trust you always Though I may seem to be lost And in the shadow of death I will not fear for you are ever with me And you will never leave me to face my parals alone

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