Hadewijch was a 13th-century Dutch mystic poet whose works were filled with devotion to God and a pursuit of spiritual life. Her poetry is renowned for its profound religious emotion and philosophical thought, and is considered a representative of medieval female mystic poetry.
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“Be fervent in God, and let nothing grieve you, whatever you encounter.”
Source: Hadewijch (CWS)
“It is written in the code of love: He who strikes the blow is himself struck down.”
Source: Hadewijch (CWS)
Source: Hadewijch (CWS)
Source: Hadewijch (CWS)
Source: Hadewijch (CWS)
Source: Hadewijch (CWS)
“The New Year has come to us. / God be blessed for it.”
Source: Hadewijch (CWS)
Source: Hadewijch (CWS)
Source: Hadewijch (CWS)
“The soul who is most untouched is the most like to God.”
Source: Hadewijch (CWS)
Source: Hadewijch (CWS)
“I wish to devote all my time / To noble thoughts about great Love.”