The Imitation of Christ
Thomas à Kempis · translated by William Benham
Contents
- Book I: Admonitions profitable for the spiritual life
He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they teach us how far we must imitate …
- Book II: Admonitions concerning the inner life
The kingdom of God is within you, saith the Lord. Turn thee with all thine heart to the Lord and forsake this miserable world, and thou …
- Book III: On inward consolation
I will hearken what the Lord God shall say within me. Blessed is the soul which heareth the Lord speaking within it, and receiveth the word …
- Book IV: Of the sacrament of the altar
Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you, saith the Lord. The bread that I will give is My flesh which …
Cite this text
Thomas à Kempis. The Imitation of Christ. Translated by William Benham. The Library, Unitive Knowledge Society. https://www.unitiveknowledge.org/library/texts/imitation-of-christ-benham.
Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ, trans. William Benham, The Library, Unitive Knowledge Society, https://www.unitiveknowledge.org/library/texts/imitation-of-christ-benham.
Thomas à Kempis. The Imitation of Christ. Translated by William Benham. The Library, Unitive Knowledge Society, www.unitiveknowledge.org/library/texts/imitation-of-christ-benham.
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