The dark nigh aptly describes the situation of those who have had a growing sense of God's presence, direction, and consolation, and are suddenly bereft of that experience. Aridity, meaninglessness, loss, and pain are hardly the milestones expected on a journey toward God -- yet this is a journey toward God. The brings a unique Quaker perspective to her interpretation of this powerful pathway, and offers sensitive guidance to dark night travelers and those who seek to understand and nurture them.

Reprinted 1993.

The dark night aptly describes the situation of those who have a growing sense of God's presence, and are suddenly bereft of that experience. The dark night is ultimately a lesson in powerlessness and humility, in the need for redemption and grace, and in the necessity that we must die to ourselves to be born anew.

Quaker discussion of the "dark night." Also, discussion of Spiritual Nurturance. Book reads quickly once one understands the idea of dark night. Annotated bibliography dealing with spirituality, Quaker spirituality, journal articles, and dark night literature.

It no doubt deserves a re-read now that I am more conversant with this type of literature. ( )