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Richard Rolle Biography

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Richard Rolle (1290-1349) was an English writer known for his mystical works and religious thoughts. He is best remembered for his book 'The Cloud of Unknowing,' which explores mystical experiences and spiritual insights.

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Book:The Fire of Love

Source: The Fire of Love

“Lord Jesu, I ask Thee, give unto me movement in Thy love withouten measure; desire withouten limit; longing withouten order; burning without discretion. Truly the better the love of Thee is, the greedier it is; for neither by reason is it restrained, nor by dread distressed, nor by doom tempted.”

Love Giving Reason Desire Order Asks Lord Movement Limits Longing True Love Thee Burning Dread Tempted Doom Discretion

Author:Richard Rolle

“The commandment of God is, that we love Our Lord in all our heart, in all our soul, in all our thought. In all our heart; that is, in all our understanding without erring. In all our soul; that is, in all our will without gainsaying. In all our their ought; that is, that we think on Him without forgetting. In this manner is very love and true, that is work of man's will. For love is a willful stirring of our thoughts unto God, so that it receive nothing that is against the love of Jesus Christ, and therewith that it be lasting in sweetness of devotion; and that is the perfection of this life.”

“For love is a willful stirring of our thoughts unto God, so that it receive nothing that is against the love of Jesus Christ, and therewith that it be lasting in sweetness of devotion; and that is the perfection of this life.”

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Author:Richard Rolle

“Thy love is Singular when all thy delight is in Jesus Christ, and thou dost find joy and comfort in no other thing.”

Joy Jesus Christ Love Is Comfort Jesus Christ Delight

Author:Richard Rolle

“The commandment of God is, that we love Our Lord in all our heart, in all our soul, in all our thought.”

Heart Soul Lord Commandments Our Thoughts Our Lord Commandments Of God

Author:Richard Rolle

“It behoves thee to love God wisely; and that may thou not do but if thou be wise.”

Ifs May Wise Thee God Love Being Wise

Author:Richard Rolle

About the Author

Born: 1290
Died: September 29, 1349
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 7

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