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What section and what page can I find the following quote from the book entitled, "Mechthild of Magdeburg: The Flowing Light of the Godhead? Hear is the quote I am trying to find. "See there within the flesh Like a wick, englased The soul God's finger lit to give her liberty, And joy and power and love To make her crystal like As maybe, unto Himself" Request made by Tom Olson: Reply to tommyolson3857@gmail.c

Asterope I searched my copy and did not find the exact quote. I searched "wick" and only one entry came up as that word. All others are wicked, wickedness, etc…moreI searched my copy and did not find the exact quote. I searched "wick" and only one entry came up as that word. All others are wicked, wickedness, etc. Here is the quote:

"There are two kinds of religious people on this earth, to
whom two kinds of spirits are offered. God offers his Holy Spirit
to pure spirits who live here in a faithful holy attitude with their
whole being. Here two pure natures meet: the hot fire of the Godhead and the flowing wax of the loving soul. If a pure wick of
constant humility is there, a beautiful light shall burn by which
one shall see far. 0 loving Soul, you shall become so rich that no
one can make you poor-and yet you are the poorest of all!
Humility makes one rich and well-brought-up; good habits make
one noble and well-bred. Love makes one beautiful and praiseworthy." Being scorned exalts one aloft in God. Mark this well,
spiritual Sister, and let no one drive you away from your good
habits. Then shall you remain holy"

I do note that there are sections in my copy that are not I think, searchable. They appear different from the other text and it is possible the quote you are looking for is in that format and therefore, not appearing in my search.

I might do a look-through the the whole book and see if that quote jumps out at me. It's possible it's there...it'll just take someone going through the whole text/pages to manually find it. (less)

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