the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xlviii (the day of eternity and of the straitness of this life)

OF THE DAY OF ETERNITY AND OF THE STRAITNESSES OF THIS LIFE O most blessed mansion of the City which is above! O most clear day of eternity which the night obscures not, but the Supreme Truth ever enlightens! Day always joyful, always secure, and never changing its state into those which are contrary. O [...]