3 John of the Cross Quotes on Surrender

John of the Cross quotes on surrender

4. I remained, lost in oblivion; My face I reclined on the Beloved. All ceased and I abandoned myself, Leaving my cares forgotten among the lilies.

38. Although you perform many works, if you do not deny your will and submit yourself, losing all solicitude about yourself and your affairs, you will not make progress.

42. The soul that desires God to surrender himself to it entirely must surrender itself entirely to him without keeping anything for itself.