The Imitation of Christ

Of the inward growth of patience, and of the struggle against evil desires O Lord...

That the desires of the heart are to be examined and governed “My Son, thou...

That it is sweet to despise the world and to serve God Now will I...

That all things are to be referred to God, as the final end “My Son,...

Of a low estimation of self in the sight of God I will speak unto...

Of hiding our grace under the guard of humility “My Son, it is better and...

Of the proving of the true lover “My Son, thou art not yet strong and...

Of the wonderful power of the Divine Love I bless Thee, O Heavenly Father, Father...

How we must walk in truth and humility before God “My Son! walk before Me...

How all the words of God are to be heard with humility, and how many...

What the truth saith inwardly without noise of words Speak Lord, for thy servant heareth.(1)...

Of the inward voice of Christ to the faithful soul I will hearken what the...

Of the royal way of the Holy Cross That seemeth a hard saying to many,...

Of the fewness of those who love the Cross of Jesus Jesus hath many lovers...

Of gratitude for the Grace of God Why seekest thou rest when thou art born...

Of the lack of all comfort It is no hard thing to despise human comfort...

Of the intimate love of Jesus When Jesus is present all is well and nothing...

Of loving Jesus above all things Blessed is he who understandeth what it is to...