the imitation of Christ, the 1st book: chapter i (of the imitation of Christ; and contempt of the world and all its vanities)

“He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness (John 8:12), saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they teach us how far we must imitate His life and character, if we seek true illumination and deliverance from all blindness of heart. Let it be our most earnest study, therefore, to dwell [...]

the goal of life or science and revelation: chapter xxvi (exit from the old to the new)

“Let us illustrate what we mean by being acquainted with this law on the lower plane of action. We know that in order to develop a muscle we must use it. How to use it? We must begin to act as if we had muscular power. Therefore, we have to believe that we have it [...]

the goal of life or science and revelation: chapter xxi (exit from the old to the new)

“We have said that the angels of Elohim will be sent to you to reflect upon your consciousness the knowledge that you need. This needs some explanation which we shall give, so that when you have the experience you will not let it pass unheeded and thus lose the instruction intended for you. As we [...]