the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter l (how a desolate man ought to commit himself into the hands of God)

HOW A DESOLATE MAN OUGHT TO COMMIT HIMSELF INTO THE HANDS OF GOD “O Lord, Holy Father, be You blessed now and evermore, because as You will, so it is done, and what You do is good. Let Your servant rejoice in You, not in himself, nor in any other, because You alone are the [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xl (that man hath no good in himself and nothing whereof to glory)

THAT MAN HATH NO GOOD IN HIMSELF AND NOTHING WHEREOF TO GLORY “Lord, what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that you visit him? (Psalms 8:4). What has man deserved, that You should bestow your favour upon him? Lord, what cause can I have of complaint, if You [...]