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The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas a Kempis, tr. by William Benham, 1886

the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter xi (the fewness of those who love the Cross of Jesus)

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OF THE FEWNESS OF THOSE WHO LOVE THE CROSS OF JESUS “Jesus has many lovers of His heavenly kingdom, but few bearers of His Cross. He has many seekers of comfort, but few of tribulation. He finds many companions of His table, but few of His fasting. All desire to rejoice with Him; few are [...]