A Collection of Sermons and Other Treatises: From the Works of the Author of the Imitation of Christ. Newly Translated from the Edition of Sommalius. S.J. Never Before Printed in the English Tongueprinted in the year, 1765 - 302 pages |
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... better complexion . Know ye therefore , that a worldly man who conceals hinfelf under the humble habit of a Religious , cannot counterfeit his perfon long ; but either of his own accord will fall off through floth , or relent of his ...
... better complexion . Know ye therefore , that a worldly man who conceals hinfelf under the humble habit of a Religious , cannot counterfeit his perfon long ; but either of his own accord will fall off through floth , or relent of his ...
Page 12
... He who defires to ferve God , will make a greater proficiency among thofe who defire to ferve God in like manner , and ftand his ground more firmly . There , a man is better better exercifed and proved in virtue ; there , he 12 SERMONS to.
... He who defires to ferve God , will make a greater proficiency among thofe who defire to ferve God in like manner , and ftand his ground more firmly . There , a man is better better exercifed and proved in virtue ; there , he 12 SERMONS to.
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... better exercifed and proved in virtue ; there , he is often admonished of negli- gence . There he is invited to what is moft perfect , both by word and example ; there , he is compelled to confider and be- wail in himfelf what is ...
... better exercifed and proved in virtue ; there , he is often admonished of negli- gence . There he is invited to what is moft perfect , both by word and example ; there , he is compelled to confider and be- wail in himfelf what is ...
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... better agreement by the way of humility ; faying to them : Unless ye be converted , and become as little children , ye Shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven . ( Matth . 18 : 3. ) And again : He that will be the first amongst you ...
... better agreement by the way of humility ; faying to them : Unless ye be converted , and become as little children , ye Shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven . ( Matth . 18 : 3. ) And again : He that will be the first amongst you ...
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... better , or the command of his fuperiour should appear to him in a clearer light , and inform him of fomething more perfect ; he would ftill be more ready to obey ; he would poftpone all further de- liberation to obey God , and him who ...
... better , or the command of his fuperiour should appear to him in a clearer light , and inform him of fomething more perfect ; he would ftill be more ready to obey ; he would poftpone all further de- liberation to obey God , and him who ...
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Page 104 - For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me...
Page 115 - I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
Page 27 - Let your light fo fhine before men, that they may fee your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Page 253 - God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world
Page 79 - I will adore thee, because thou art my God, in whom I have believed, whom I have loved, whom I have sought after, and whom always I have wished for. " Show me then some token for good," that mine eyes shall behold thy beautiful countenance in heaven.
Page 106 - God's favour is obtained. 17 Obey your prelates, and be subject to them. For they watch, as being to render an account for your souls; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this is not expedient for you.
Page 200 - Thou (halt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole foul, and with all thy ftrength, and with all thy mind ; and thy neighbour as thyfelf.
Page 29 - Still, however, it will hold true, that there is not a juft man upon earth, who doeth good, and finneth not.