the imitation of Christ, the 1st book: chapter xxiii (meditation upon death)

OF MEDITATION UPON DEATH โ€œO dearly beloved, from what danger you might free yourself, from what great fear, if only you would always live in fear, and in expectation of death. Strive now to live in such wise, that in the hour of death you may rather rejoice than fear. Learn now to die to [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 1st book: chapter xxiii (meditation upon death)

OF MEDITATION UPON DEATH โ€œVery quickly, will there be an end of you here. Take heed, therefore, how it will be with you in another world. Today man is, and tomorrow he will be seen no more. And being removed out of sight quickly, also he is out of mind. O the dullness and hardness [...]

the imitation of christ, the 1st book: chapter xi (seeking peace of mind and spiritual progress)

OF SEEKING PEACE OF MIND AND OF SPIRITUAL PROGRESS โ€œWe may enjoy abundance of peace if we refrain from busying ourselves with the sayings and doings of others, and things which concern not ourselves. How can he abide long time in peace who occupies himself with other men's matters, and with things outside himself, and [...]