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2. How the feeling of tender love that the soul experiences in the spiritual life Original: "life of spirit." A stage of spiritual development characterized by intense internal feelings and devotion.—which she believes Original: "weeneth." is found in God—is actually within herself; and regarding the benefit of knowing nothing Original: "naught witting." A state of mystical humility where the soul abandons its own intellectual efforts to be fully available to God's wisdom..	287

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2. How the feeling of tender love that the soul experiences in the spiritual life Original: "life of spirit." A stage of spiritual development characterized by intense internal feelings and devotion.—which she believes Original: "weeneth." is found in God—is actually within herself; and regarding the benefit of knowing nothing Original: "naught witting." A state of mystical humility where the soul abandons its own intellectual efforts to be fully available to God's wisdom..

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1. How this soul is at her highest perfection when Holy Church In this mystical tradition, the author often distinguishes between the "Little Church" (the visible institution governed by reason) and the "Great Church" (souls unified with Divine Love). takes no example Original: "ensample." from her. And what Holy Church is. And regarding three things that cause this soul to have no fear.	290
2. Regarding the worthiness of the goodness Original: "bounty." Referring to the infinite generosity and excellence of God's nature. of God, and regarding the union that is made between God and this soul.	292
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DIVISION XX