The Imitation of Christ
Thomas à Kempis, translated by William BenhamCatholic Social Books
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Of the imitation of Christ
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 His life and character, if we seek true illumination, and deliverance from all blindness of heart. Let it be our most earnest study, therefore, to dwell upon the life of Jesus Christ.His teaching surpasseth all teaching of holy men, and such as have His Spirit find therein the hidden manna. But there are many who, though they frequently hear the Gospel, yet feel but little longing after it, because they have not the mind of Christ.
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Plate: David in Prayer, the Spinola Hours, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Ms. Ludwig IX 18. Public domain through the Getty's Open Content Program. Text: the Benham translation of 1909.