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The Mystical Works of Evelyn Underhill comprises the most important works of one of the foremost writers on spirituality and Christian mysticism of the early twentieth century. The collection opens with Underhill’s most widely read work: Mysticism. A general introduction to the concept, followed by a comprehensive exploration of the nature and development of human mystical consciousness, this...

In other words, this is essentially the prayer of the living Church, the supernatural society of God’s children, the dedicated Body. It is addressed, not to Christ, who indwells and rules that dedicated Body, but to the Absolute God whom He reveals to men. “Because ye are sons, God sent forth the spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying Abba, Father.”1 By the free action of the Eternal Charity man has been lifted up from creation, and made capable of this word. The Incarnate Wisdom prays with and
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