The Fire of Love and the Mending of Life or The Rule of Living is a book written by Richard Rolle, a 14th-century English hermit and mystic. The book is a guide to the spiritual life, offering practical advice on how to live a life of devotion and love for God. It is divided into two parts: the first part deals with the fire of love, which is the burning desire for God that consumes the soul, and the second part deals with the mending of life, which is the process of purifying the soul and repairing the damage caused by sin. The book is written in a simple, accessible style, and is intended for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual life. It is considered a classic of Christian spirituality, and has been influential in the development of mystical theology.1896. Rolle's writings are the emotional expression of a deep and exuberant love of God.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.