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After a deep and considerate study of history and philosophy and after one brief, unsuccess- ful attempt to establish himself in journal- ism, he went to La Chenaie and joined the group of enthusiastic young disciples gathered about the old prophet Lemen- nais, not yet separated from Rome, but already writing the sublime and arch- heretical Words of a Believer. In this retreat, so quiet, so studious, so filled with noble and affectionate graces, he had an opportunity to learn how far the object... of his longings was spiritual liberty, the cultivation of the inner life for its own sake. Let us see how it affects him : 72 Maurice de Gue'rin " Good Friday. There is in me I know not what reprehensible spirit which excites great discontent, and drives me, as it were, to rebel against all holy offices and the collectedness of soul which are the due preparation for the great solemnities of our faith. We have been in special seclusion for two days and I have done nothing but grow weary, fretted with I do not know what thoughts, and even becoming irri- tated with the customs of the retreat.
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