Author: Thomas à Kempis
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1602060169
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Christian monk and mystic Thomas Hemerken, aka THOMAS KEMPIS (1380-1471), wrote The Imitation of Christ, the second most important book, after the Bible, in Christian philosophy. But he also penned numerous other works of devotion, including this previously hard-to-find collection of contemplations for sincere, dedicated believers. Discover, in this 1904 translation. . the severe judgment of God . encouragements to spiritual advancement . why we should have confidence in divine mercy . the sweetness and consolation to be found in God . the necessity of patience with life's miseries . praise for the holy angels . and much more.