Of the Imitation of Christ; in Three Books: Tr. from the Latin of Thomas À KempisA. Shearman, jun., 1805 - 256 páginas |
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... enjoy- ments , is at grass with Nebuchadnezzar , and has one life with the beasts of the field ; for earthly desires keep up the same life in a man and an ox . For the one only reason , why the animals of this world have no sense or ...
... enjoy- ments , is at grass with Nebuchadnezzar , and has one life with the beasts of the field ; for earthly desires keep up the same life in a man and an ox . For the one only reason , why the animals of this world have no sense or ...
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... enjoy much peace , if we did not bu- sy our minds with what others do and say , in which we have no concern . But how is it possible for that man to dwell long in peace , who continually inter- meddles in the affairs of another ; who ...
... enjoy much peace , if we did not bu- sy our minds with what others do and say , in which we have no concern . But how is it possible for that man to dwell long in peace , who continually inter- meddles in the affairs of another ; who ...
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... enjoy ? for " the world passeth away , and the lust thereof . " Our sensual appetites continually prompt us to range abroad , in search of continual gratification ; but when the hour of wandering is over , what do we bring home , but ...
... enjoy ? for " the world passeth away , and the lust thereof . " Our sensual appetites continually prompt us to range abroad , in search of continual gratification ; but when the hour of wandering is over , what do we bring home , but ...
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... enjoy the favour of men ; but rath- er grieve , that thou hast not walked with that holy vigilance and self - denial which become a true Chris tian , who is the devoted servant of God . 4. It is more safe , and more beneficial , not to ...
... enjoy the favour of men ; but rath- er grieve , that thou hast not walked with that holy vigilance and self - denial which become a true Chris tian , who is the devoted servant of God . 4. It is more safe , and more beneficial , not to ...
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... enjoy ! how rich , how great , how powerful and exalted ! " But turn thy attention to the unfading glories and unperishing rich- es of eternity , and thou wilt perceive that all these temporal advantages are of no value : their acquisi ...
... enjoy ! how rich , how great , how powerful and exalted ! " But turn thy attention to the unfading glories and unperishing rich- es of eternity , and thou wilt perceive that all these temporal advantages are of no value : their acquisi ...
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Términos y frases comunes
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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Página 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...
Página 124 - JESUS hath now many lovers of His heavenly kingdom, but few bearers of His cross.
Página 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.
Página 190 - Lord, to deliver me; for, wretched that I am, what can I do, and whither shall I go without Thee...
Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 45 - O God, who art the truth, make me one with thee in everlasting charity.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.