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A short method of prayer
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Chap. I. Prayer possible at all times, by the most simple
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Chap. II. First degree of prayer
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Chap. III. Second degree of prayer, called here the prayer of simplicity
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Chap. IV. Spiritual dryness
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Chap. V. Abandonment to God
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Chap. VI. Suffering
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Chap. VII. Mysteries
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Chap. VIII. Virtue
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Chap. IX. Perfect conversion
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Chap. X. Higher degree of prayer, that of the simple presence of God
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Chap. XI. Rest in the presence of God--inward and outward silence
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Chap. XII. Self-examination and confession
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Chap. XIII. Reading and vocal prayer
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Chap. XIV. The faults and temptations of this degree
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Chap. XV. Prayer and sacrifice explained by the similitude of a perfume
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Chap. XVI. This state not one of idleness, but of action
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Chap. XVII. Distinction between exterior and interior actions
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Chap. XVIII. Exhortations to preachers
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Chap. XIX. Preparation for divine union
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Spiritual torrents
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Part I.
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Chap. I. The different ways in which sould are led to seek after God
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Chap. II. Of the first way, which is active and meditative
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Chap. III. Of the second way, which is the passive way of light
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Chap. IV. Of the third way, which is the passive way of faith, and of its first degree
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Chap. V. Imperfections of this first degree
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Chap. VI. Second degree of the passive way of faith
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Chap. VII.
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Sect. I.--Commencement of the third degree of the passive way of faith--first degree of the spoilation of the soul
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Sect. II.--Second degree of the spoilation of the soul
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Sect. III.--Third degree of spoilation
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Sect. IV.--Entrance into mystical death
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Chap. VIII. Third degree of the passive way of faith, in its consummation
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Chap. IX. Fourth degree of the passive way of faith, which is the commencement of the divine life
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Part II.
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Chap. I. More particular description of several characteristics of the resurrection life
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Chap. II. Stability, experience, elevation, and extreme purity of the abandoned soul
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Chap. III. Perfect union or deitofmity
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Chap. IV. Actions and sufferings of those in a state of union with God
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