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"For the more I shall be purified and illumined, I the wretched one, the more also shall be seen the Spirit Who purifies me, it always seems to me a beginning of both cleansing and seeing."
— Feb 09, 2026 10:06AM
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Parker
is on page 58 of 419
So far (only seven hymns in), I'm finding this to be a mix of stirring devotional language (I've already jotted down a paraphrased excerpt from hymn #5 to use as a public prayer of confession) and uncomfortable theological speech. I already take issue with the eastern conceptualization of theosis, but his description of it as "becoming God" or being "God by adoption" just feels icky. lol
— Feb 08, 2026 02:52AM
Parker
is on page 44 of 419
Looking to get some more medieval theology under my belt. I'm already enjoying this taste of (non-standard) Eastern piety, which is so alien to my experience.
— Feb 02, 2026 07:23AM
