the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter III (how all the words of God are to be heard with humility; and how many consider them not)

HOW ALL THE WORDS OF GOD ARE TO BE HEARD WITH HUMILITY; AND HOW MANY CONSIDER THEM NOT “” My Son, hear My words, for My words are most sweet, surpassing all the knowledge of the philosophers and wise men of this world. My words are spirit, and they are life, John 6:63, and are [...]

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 [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter I (the inward voice of Christ to the faithful soul)

OF THE INWARD VOICE OF CHRIST TO THE FAITHFUL SOUL “I will hearken what the Lord God shall say within me, (Psalms 85:8). Blessed is the soul which hears the Lord speaking within it, and receives the word of consolation from His mouth. Blessed are the ears which receive the echoes of the soft whisper [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter xii (the royal way of the holy cross)

OF THE ROYAL WAY OF THE HOLY CROSS “Drink you lovingly your Lord's cup, if you desire to be His friend and to have your lot with Him. Leave consolations to God, let Him do as seems best to Him concerning them. But do you, set yourself to endure tribulations, and reckon them the best [...]