For all spirits thus raised up melt away and are annihilated by reason of enjoyment in God's essence which is the superessence of all essence. (John Ruysbroeck)

For all spirits thus raised up melt away and are annihilated by reason of enjoyment in God's essence which is the superessence of all essence.

John Ruysbroeck

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