the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xiii (the obedience of one in lowly subjection after the example of Jesus Christ)

OF THE OBEDIENCE OF ONE IN LOWLY SUBJECTION AFTER THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS CHRIST “” My Son, he who strives to withdraw himself from obedience, withdraws himself also from grace, and he who seeks private advantages, loses those which are common unto all. If a man submit not freely and willingly to one set over [...]