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 [...]
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the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter iv (a pure mind and simple intention)
OF A PURE MIND AND SIMPLE INTENTION “By two wings is man lifted above earthly things, even by simplicity and purity. Simplicity ought to be in the intention, purity in the affection. Simplicity reaches towards God, purity apprehends Him and tastes Him. No good action will be distasteful to you, if you be free within, [...]