John of the Cross Quotes on Surrender
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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.
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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.
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The soul that desires God to surrender himself to it entirely must surrender itself entirely to him without keeping anything for itself.