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The discipline by which the inner fire of God is tended

Henri Nouwen
December 2015 (Vol. XXVIII, No. 11)

Silence is the discipline by which the inner fire of God is tended and kept.

~ Henri Nouwen
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O Might Counselor, speak to us
within our hearts;
let your voice be heard.

And as we listen and heed your Word,
joy will be our song of thanks.

As You lead us into the Silence,
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