The Imitation of Christ

How a desolate man ought to commit himself into the hands of God O Lord,...

Of the desire after eternal life, and how great blessings are promised to those who...

Of the day of eternity and of the straitnesses of this life Oh most blessed...

That all troubles are to be endured for the sake of eternal life “My Son,...

Of having confidence in God when evil words are cast at us “My Son, stand...

That we must not believe everyone, and that we are prone to fall in our...

Of not troubling ourselves about outward things “My Son, in many things it behoveth thee...

Against vain and worldly knowledge “My Son, let not the fair and subtle sayings of...

That our peace is not to be placed in men “My Son, if thou set...

Of contempt of all temporal honour “My Son, make it no matter of thine, if...

That man hath no good in himself, and nothing whereof to glory Lord, what is...

That man must not be immersed in business “My Son, always commit thy cause to...

Of a good government in external things, and of having recourse to God in dangers...

Of pure and entire resignation of self, for the obtaining liberty of heart “My Son,...

Against vain judgments of men “My Son, anchor thy soul firmly upon God, and fear...

That there is no security against temptation in this life “My Son, thou art never...

That to him who loveth God is sweet above all things and in all things...

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