Joseph Tissot was superior general of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales when this work was given by an anonymous writer, with the confidence to do with it what he wanted. Tissot adapted it, gave him the title and since its first edition in Paris in 1894, has become a classic of spirituality._x000D_

It is clearly written with a simplicity that highlights that there can be no Christian life without union with God, the reason is the first servant of faith should not exaggerate the importance of the media, which must be actions to achieve what really matters , union with God. A work of which flows a warm cordiality and a firm persuasion that inclines the reason and directs the will to friendship with God.