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Revelations of Divine Love

Chapter II

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THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....
The Lord sent his merci in the day: and his song in the nyght.
Ps.
'_Quemadmodum_'; from the _Prymer_.
Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.
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Revelations of Divine Love

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Revelations of Divine Love is here in full — 333 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/66 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....
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The Lord sent his merci in the day: and his song in the nyght.
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Ps.
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'_Quemadmodum_'; from the _Prymer_.
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Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

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characteristics noun US /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading “Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.”

comparison noun US /kəmˈperəsən/

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading “Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.”

designation noun US /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/

identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

From this reading “Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.”

differs verb US /ˈdɪfərz/

third-person singular of “differ” — be different

From this reading “Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.”

Mystical adjective US /ˈmɪstɪkəl/

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading “Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.”

Mysticism noun US /ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/

a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality

From this reading “Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.”

purposes noun US /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading “Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.”

writings noun US /ˈraɪtɪŋz/

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading “Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.”

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differs from verb + particle counted as “differ from”

In this reading “Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.”

special study adjective + noun

In this reading “Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Lord sent his merci in the day: and his song in the nyght.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

belongverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋ/

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Lord sent his merci in the day: and his song in the nyght.

designationnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/

identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

desirith

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From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/

third-person singular of “differ” — be different

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading '_Quemadmodum_'; from the _Prymer_.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

hert

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From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Lord sent his merci in the day: and his song in the nyght.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Lord sent his merci in the day: and his song in the nyght.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

Julian's

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From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The Lord sent his merci in the day: and his song in the nyght.

MANNERnounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

merci

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From this reading The Lord sent his merci in the day: and his song in the nyght.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

MysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

MysticismnounUS /ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/

a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

nyght

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From this reading The Lord sent his merci in the day: and his song in the nyght.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

Prymer

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From this reading '_Quemadmodum_'; from the _Prymer_.

Psnoun

a note appended to a letter after the signature

From this reading Ps.

purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

Quemadmodum

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From this reading '_Quemadmodum_'; from the _Prymer_.

readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The Lord sent his merci in the day: and his song in the nyght.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

songnounUS /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The Lord sent his merci in the day: and his song in the nyght.

soule

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From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

theepronounUS /ðiː/

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

watris

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From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

wellis

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From this reading THE MANNER OF THE BOOK As an hert desirith to the wellis of watris: so thou God, my soule desirith to thee....

wherein

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From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Without any special study of the literature of Mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other Mystical writings as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation.

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