Of the Imitation of Christ; in Three Books: Tr. from the Latin of Thomas À KempisA. Shearman, jun., 1805 - 256 pages |
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... nature , and the suggestions of evil spirits 7. Of concealing the grace of devotion under the veil of humility 8 . 9 . 10 . That all things are to be referred to GoD , as the ultimate end ; and that the service of God is the highest ...
... nature , and the suggestions of evil spirits 7. Of concealing the grace of devotion under the veil of humility 8 . 9 . 10 . That all things are to be referred to GoD , as the ultimate end ; and that the service of God is the highest ...
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... nature and grace 42 . That we must deny ourselves , take up the cross of Christ , and follow him 43. Against ... natural man 224 228 + 232 235 237 245 247 249 45 . That all hope and confidence is to be placed in GoD alone 251 As " The ...
... nature and grace 42 . That we must deny ourselves , take up the cross of Christ , and follow him 43. Against ... natural man 224 228 + 232 235 237 245 247 249 45 . That all hope and confidence is to be placed in GoD alone 251 As " The ...
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... nature , " and that an apology will not be required , for giying the preference , in several instances of competition , to some apposite passage in the Divine Oracles , as the best il- lustration of the thought , and the most forcible ...
... nature , " and that an apology will not be required , for giying the preference , in several instances of competition , to some apposite passage in the Divine Oracles , as the best il- lustration of the thought , and the most forcible ...
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... nature , and to the eternal praise and glory of Thy own Holy Name ! " Book III . chapter ii . § . 2 , 3 . As a Roman Catholic also , he had renounced the world , and devoted his time and attention to the pu- rification of his spirit in ...
... nature , and to the eternal praise and glory of Thy own Holy Name ! " Book III . chapter ii . § . 2 , 3 . As a Roman Catholic also , he had renounced the world , and devoted his time and attention to the pu- rification of his spirit in ...
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... nature that can alone enter into heaven , be- cause it comes out of heaven : that can alone love , de- sire , and ... natures , from the highest angel to the lowest of mankind , is solely the manifestation of THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF ...
... nature that can alone enter into heaven , be- cause it comes out of heaven : that can alone love , de- sire , and ... natures , from the highest angel to the lowest of mankind , is solely the manifestation of THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF ...
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affliction art thou bear Behold blessed carnal CHAP CHRIST comfort consider consolation contempt continually corruption creatures darkness death delight demnation desire despised DISCIPLE distress Divine Divine Grace dost earth earthly enjoy enjoyment eternal everlasting evil exalted exer faith fallen nature fear feel flesh glory grace hath heaven heavenly HOLY SPIRIT honour hope human humble humility IMITATION OF CHRIST infinite JESUS judgment kingdom kingdom of GOD kingdom of heaven labour light live LORD meek mercy mind misery ness passions patient peace perfection pleasure possession praise prayer pure purity receive redemption rejoice resignation saints sake seek sensual shouldst sinner sins sorrow soul strength subdued suffer temptation thee things THOMAS À KEMPIS thou art thou canst thou hast thou mayst thou shalt thou wilt thou wouldst thy heart thy holy thy servant thy spirit thyself tion tribulation true truly truth unto vanity wholly wisdom worldly
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Page 89 - Then shall the righteous man stand in great boldness before the face of such as have afflicted him, and made no account of his labours. When they see it they shall be troubled with terrible fear, and shall be amazed at the strangeness of his salvation, so far beyond all that they looked for. And they repenting and groaning for anguish of spirit, shall say within themselves...
Page 124 - JESUS hath now many lovers of His heavenly kingdom, but few bearers of His cross.
Page 60 - Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate. For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity.
Page 190 - Lord, to deliver me; for, wretched that I am, what can I do, and whither shall I go without Thee...
Page 202 - I, even I, am he that comforteth you : who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass...
Page 136 - Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me. 123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for the word of thy righteousness. 124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, And teach me thy statutes. 125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.
Page 45 - O God, who art the truth, make me one with thee in everlasting charity.
Page 142 - This people draws near to me, they honour me with their lips, but their heart is far from me ; but in vain they worship me, teaching the commands and doctrines of men.
Page 97 - All the glory and beauty of Christ are manifested within, and there he delights to dwell; his visits there are frequent, his condescension amazing, his conversation sweet, his comforts refreshing, and the peace that he brings passeth all understanding.
Page 75 - No man can safely go abroad, that does not love to stay at home ; no man can safely speak, that does not willingly hold his tongue ; no man can safely govern, that would not cheerfully become subject ; no man can safely command, that has not truly learned to obey ; and no man can safely rejoice, but he that has the testimony of a good conscience.