Quote#God & Faith
My understanding was lifted up into Heaven, and there I saw three…
Quote byJulian of Norwich · 1342–1500
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Chapter 22.
English (original)
My understanding was lifted up into Heaven, and there I saw three heavens: of which sight I marvelled greatly. And though I see three heavens — and all in the blessed manhood of Christ — none is more, none is less, none is higher, none is lower, but even-like in bliss.
— Julian of Norwich
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