The Imitation of Christ

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...

Of the joy of a good conscience The testimony of a good conscience is the...

Of self-esteem We cannot place too little confidence in ourselves, because grace and understanding are...

Of a pure mind and simple intention By two wings is man lifted above earthly...

Of the good, peaceable man First keep thyself in peace, and then shalt thou be...

Of lowly submission Make no great account who is for thee or against thee, but...

ADMONITIONS CONCERNING THE INNER LIFE Of the inward life The kingdom of God is within...

Of the zealous amendment of our whole life Be thou watchful and diligent in God’s...

Of the judgment and punishment of the wicked In all that thou doest, remember the...

Of meditation upon death Very quickly will there be an end of thee here; take...