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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Page 12
... merit great rewards at the hands of God . A congregation of good Religious is like to a castle well fortified against the enemy for there , a man lives more fe- cure , where he is affifted by many ; and if at any time he is vexed by one ...
... merit great rewards at the hands of God . A congregation of good Religious is like to a castle well fortified against the enemy for there , a man lives more fe- cure , where he is affifted by many ; and if at any time he is vexed by one ...
Page 15
... holy congregation fhall persevere to the end , although he may be fomewhat imperfect , yet through the prayers and merits of thofe who are more perfect , He perfect , God will be propitious to him , and the NOVICES . 15.
... holy congregation fhall persevere to the end , although he may be fomewhat imperfect , yet through the prayers and merits of thofe who are more perfect , He perfect , God will be propitious to him , and the NOVICES . 15.
Page 37
... merit , or none at all ; but when they are joined with humble obedience , then even mean and little fervices done to our brethren are pleafing to God . He who is truly and perfectly , obedient , delays not when he is called ; excufes ...
... merit , or none at all ; but when they are joined with humble obedience , then even mean and little fervices done to our brethren are pleafing to God . He who is truly and perfectly , obedient , delays not when he is called ; excufes ...
Page 38
... merit of obedience . For in all the good actions which he does or leaves undone , he equal- ly merits when he resigns himself to the obedience of the Rule , and in every thing truly intends to pleafe and honour God . By how much the ...
... merit of obedience . For in all the good actions which he does or leaves undone , he equal- ly merits when he resigns himself to the obedience of the Rule , and in every thing truly intends to pleafe and honour God . By how much the ...
Page 39
... merit . The honour of every good work fhould be given to God , the merit of it is not ow- ing to your induftry nor to your power . Let it be your care to pleafe God , and no other ; but at the fame time fet your neighbour a good example ...
... merit . The honour of every good work fhould be given to God , the merit of it is not ow- ing to your induftry nor to your power . Let it be your care to pleafe God , and no other ; but at the fame time fet your neighbour a good example ...
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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.