the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxiii (four things which brings great peace)

OF FOUR THINGS WHICH BRING GREAT PEACE “” My Son, now will I teach you the way of peace and of true liberty.” Do, O my Lord, as You say, for this is pleasing unto me to hear. “Strive My Son, to do another's will, rather than your own. Choose always to have less rather [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter V (of the wonderful power of the Divine Love)

OF THE WONDERFUL POWER OF THE DIVINE LOVE “I bless You, O Heavenly Father, Father of my Lord Jesus Christ, for that You have vouchsafed to think of me, poor that I am. O Father of Mercies and God of all comfort, 2 Corinthians 1:3, I give thanks unto You, who refreshes me sometimes with [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter II (what the truth says inwardly without noise of words)

WHAT THE TRUTH SAYS INWARDLY WITHOUT NOISE OF WORDS “Speak Lord, for your servant hears, 1 Samuel 3:9. I am Your servant; O give me understanding that I may know Your testimonies, Psalms 119:125. Incline my heart unto the words of Your mouth. Let your speech distil as the dew. The children of Israel spoke [...]