Book II, Chapter XI Summary and Analysis

St. John writes of the depth and power of the love of the Spirit of God. Once the soul has received this love for God, the soul will want only to work for and love God. After enkindlement, the soul will seek God. However, the yearning for God will also leave the soul in a restless, comfortless state. As the same time the fire of God burns and hurts the soul, if this fire of the spirit were to go away, the soul would miss the spiritual love and affection.