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 “” 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. “This 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 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 [...]