The Imitation of Christ

Of instability of the heart, and of directing the aim towards God “My Son, trust...

Of self-denial and the casting away all selfishness “My Son, thou canst not possess perfect...

Of the neglect of every creature, that the Creator may be found O Lord, I...

Of seeking divine help, and the confidence of obtaining grace “My Son, I the Lord...

How when tribulation cometh we must call upon and bless God Blessed be thy name,...

Of avoiding of curious inquiry into the life of another “My Son, be not curious,...

Of four things which bring great peace “My Son, now will I teach thee the...

Of the recollection of God’s manifold benefits Open, O Lord, my heart in Thy law,...

That we must rest in God above all goods and gifts Above all things and...

Of confession of our infirmity and of the miseries of this life I will acknowledge...

Of bearing injuries, and who shall be approved as truly patient “What sayest thou, My...

That temporal miseries are to be borne patiently after the example of Christ “My Son!...

That all care is to be cast upon God “My Son, suffer me to do...

That true solace is to be sought in God alone Whatsoever I am able to...

How we must stand and speak, in everything that we desire “My Son, speak thou...

Of meditation upon the hidden judgments of God, that we may not be lifted up...

Of the obedience of one in lowly subjection after the example of Jesus Christ “My...

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