| Author | Brother Lawrence (Nicolas Herman 1605–91) Compiled by Father Joseph de Beaufort |
|---|---|
| Language | French |
| Genre | Christian literature |
The Practice of the Presence of God is a book of collected teachings of Brother Lawrence (born Nicolas Herman), a 17th-century Carmelite friar, compiled by Father Joseph de Beaufort. The compilation includes letters, as well as records of his conversations kept by Brother Lawrence's interlocutors. The basic theme of the book is the development of an awareness of the presence of God.