the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxx (seeking divine help and the confidence of obtaining peace)

OF SEEKING DIVINE HELP AND THE CONFIDENCE OF OBTAINING GRACE โ€œโ€ My Son, I the Lord am a stronghold in the day of trouble, (Nahum 1:7). Come unto Me, when it is not well with you. โ€œThis it is, which chiefly hinders heavenly consolation, that you too slowly betake yourself unto prayer. For before you [...]

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 โ€œI 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 [...]