{"query": "Imitation of Christ §imit_02_05: We cannot place too little", "count": 20, "results": [{"id": "card_n_35661f2d238d", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_02_05: We cannot place too little confidence in ourselves, because grace and underst...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "We cannot place too little confidence in ourselves, because grace and understanding are often lacking to us. Little light is there within us, and what we have we quickly lose by negligence. Oftentimes", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_c536440b0b63", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_01_01: _He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness_,(1) saith the Lord.", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "_He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness_,(1) 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", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_92673aa7759b", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_19: “What sayest thou, My Son?", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "“What sayest thou, My Son? Cease to complain; consider My suffering and that of My saints. Thou hast not yet resisted unto blood.(1) It is little which thou sufferest in comparison with those who have", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_87b0aa7d0efa", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_20: _I will acknowledge my sin unto Thee;_(1) I will confess to Thee, Lord, my in...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "_I will acknowledge my sin unto Thee;_(1) I will confess to Thee, Lord, my infirmity. It is often a small thing which casteth me down and maketh me sad. I resolve that I will act bravely, but when a l", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_62c373c206b5", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_01_16: Those things which a man cannot amend in himself or in others, he ought patie...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Those things which a man cannot amend in himself or in others, he ought patiently to bear, until God shall otherwise ordain. Bethink thee that perhaps it is better for thy trial and patience, without ", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_fa30b8590991", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_01_18: Consider now the lively examples of the holy fathers, in whom shone forth rea...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Consider now the lively examples of the holy fathers, in whom shone forth real perfectness and religion, and thou shalt see how little, even as nothing, is all that we do. Ah! What is our life when co", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_0fca87115642", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_01_13: So long as we live in the world, we cannot be without trouble and trial.", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "So long as we live in the world, we cannot be without trouble and trial. Wherefore it is written in Job, The life of man upon the earth is a trial.(1) And therefore ought each of us to give heed conce", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_638559505158", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_01_09: It is verily a great thing to live in obedience, to be under authority, and n...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "It is verily a great thing to live in obedience, to be under authority, and not to be at our own disposal. Far safer is it to live in subjection than in a place of authority. Many are in obedience fro", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_cec7f8fd6ed6", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_12: O Lord God, I see that patience is very necessary unto me; for many things in...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "O Lord God, I see that patience is very necessary unto me; for many things in this life fall out contrary. For howsoever I may have contrived for my peace, my life cannot go on without strife and trou", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_5ee3320b3716", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_22: Open, O Lord, my heart in Thy law, and teach me to walk in the way of Thy com...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Open, O Lord, my heart in Thy law, and teach me to walk in the way of Thy commandments. Grant me to understand Thy will and to be mindful of Thy benefits, both general and special, with great reverenc", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_dd0a0d64e834", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_08: I will speak unto my Lord who am but dust and ashes.", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "I will speak unto my Lord who am but dust and ashes. If I count myself more, behold Thou standest against me, and my iniquities bear true testimony, and I cannot gainsay it. But if I abase myself, and", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_024000713286", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_04_01: The Voice of the Disciple These are Thy words, O Christ, Eternal Truth; thoug...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "The Voice of the Disciple These are Thy words, O Christ, Eternal Truth; though not uttered at one time nor written together in one place of Scripture. Because therefore they are Thy words and true, I ", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_496fea540c92", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_47: “My Son, let not the labours which thou hast undertaken for Me break thee dow...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "“My Son, let not the labours which thou hast undertaken for Me break thee down, nor let tribulations cast thee down in any wise, but let my promise strengthen and comfort thee in every event. I am suf", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_8564d1ef7b71", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_43: “My Son, let not the fair and subtle sayings of men move thee.", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "“My Son, let not the fair and subtle sayings of men move thee. For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.(1) Give ear to My words, for they kindle the heart and enlighten the mind, they brin", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_422ec22431a1", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_05: I bless Thee, O Heavenly Father, Father of my Lord Jesus Christ, for that Tho...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "I bless Thee, O Heavenly Father, Father of my Lord Jesus Christ, for that Thou hast vouchsafed to think of me, poor that I am. O, Father of Mercies and God of all comfort,(1) I give thanks unto Thee, ", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_1827d973fbb4", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_04_05: The Voice of the Beloved If thou hadst angelic purity and the holiness of hol...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "The Voice of the Beloved If thou hadst angelic purity and the holiness of holy John the Baptist, thou wouldest not be worthy to receive or to minister this Sacrament. For this is not deserved by merit", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_ac70cca3e183", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_41: “My Son, make it no matter of thine, if thou see others honoured and exalted,...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "“My Son, make it no matter of thine, if thou see others honoured and exalted, and thyself despised and humbled. Lift up thine heart to Me in heaven, and then the contempt of men upon earth will not ma", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_06b45d614fc8", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_53: “My Son, precious is My grace, it suffereth not itself to be joined with outw...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "“My Son, precious is My grace, it suffereth not itself to be joined with outward things, nor with earthly consolations. Therefore thou oughtest to cast away all things which hinder grace, if thou long", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_4f398f9ca7ec", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_31: O Lord, I still need more grace, if I would arrive where neither man nor any ...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "O Lord, I still need more grace, if I would arrive where neither man nor any other creature may hinder me. For so long as anything keepeth me back, I cannot freely fly unto Thee. He desired eagerly th", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}, {"id": "card_n_d562ed0f9e93", "title": "Imitation of Christ §imit_03_26: Lord, this is the work of a perfect man, never to slacken his mind from atten...", "shelf": "classics", "surface": "witness", "snippet": "Lord, this is the work of a perfect man, never to slacken his mind from attention to heavenly things, and among many cares to pass along as it were without care, not after the manner of one indifferen", "authority_tier": "father", "source": "Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (c. 1418-1427)", "readable": false, "generated": false}]}