The Imitation of Christ [with Biographical Introduction]

the Imitation of Christ.

Lord, my greatest affliction is that I cannot live in this valley of tears without committing sin. You alone, my God, can free me from this sorrow. Infuse in me, O Lord, the will to live only for you, so that when the time comes, you will find me worthy to live united with you for all eternity. Amen.

4. O foolish and unfaithful heart! How deeply immersed in the things of this life you are, no longer able to find joy in anything but your body.

2. Stay close to Jesus both in life and in death and rest on his fidelity, for he alone can help you when all others fail. Your Beloved, by his nature, admits no rival. He wants sole possession of your heart where he will seat himself as a king upon his throne. If you knew how to divest yourself from all created things, Jesus would willingly dwell wit