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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... He stops not at calling men to the renun- ciation of the world , self - denial , watchfulness , and prayer ; but leads them on to that naked faith , abso- Iute resignation , and pure love , which are the 14 PREFACE .
... He stops not at calling men to the renun- ciation of the world , self - denial , watchfulness , and prayer ; but leads them on to that naked faith , abso- Iute resignation , and pure love , which are the 14 PREFACE .
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Tr. from the Latin of Thomas À Kempis. Iute resignation , and pure love , which are the strength and beauty of THE REGENERATE NATURE 慕-the nature that can alone enter into heaven , be- cause it comes out of heaven : that can alone love ...
Tr. from the Latin of Thomas À Kempis. Iute resignation , and pure love , which are the strength and beauty of THE REGENERATE NATURE 慕-the nature that can alone enter into heaven , be- cause it comes out of heaven : that can alone love ...
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... pure affections pant for its recovery : these hear and speak , with reluc- tance , of the cares and pleasures of the present life , and even lament the necessity of administering to the wants of animal nature ; these hear and under ...
... pure affections pant for its recovery : these hear and speak , with reluc- tance , of the cares and pleasures of the present life , and even lament the necessity of administering to the wants of animal nature ; these hear and under ...
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... continual feast , and a pure conscience the foundation of a firm and immovable confidence in GOD . } 3. The more thou knowest , and the better thou CHAP . I. 43 OF CHRIST . Of humility with respect to intellec- tual attainments.
... continual feast , and a pure conscience the foundation of a firm and immovable confidence in GOD . } 3. The more thou knowest , and the better thou CHAP . I. 43 OF CHRIST . Of humility with respect to intellec- tual attainments.
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... pure , simple , and constant , is not , like " Martha , distracted and troubled with the multipli- city of its employments , " however great ; because , being inwardly at rest , it seeketh not its own glory in what it does , but " doth ...
... pure , simple , and constant , is not , like " Martha , distracted and troubled with the multipli- city of its employments , " however great ; because , being inwardly at rest , it seeketh not its own glory in what it does , but " doth ...
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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.