ISBN-13: 9780872431034

"The only way to find out anything about the joys of contemplation is by experience," writes Thomas Merton. "We must taste and see that the Lord is sweet." In this early work, unavailable for years, he sets forth the basics of Christian contemplation in the lucid, helpful way which has made him a favorite of millions. He provides a brief guide for the beginner and lets us know what to expect when we begin to move into the essential Christian experience.