Of the imitation of Christ : four books . CHAPTER XXX. Of craving (Jie divine aid, and of confidence ofrccoverins Y son, I am the Lord that crivethstrength in the clay of tribula-tion.^ Come thou unto me, when itis not well with thee.^ This is that which most of allhindereth heavenly consolation, that thou art tooslow in turning th)self unto prayer. For before thou dost earnestly supplicate me,thou seekest in the meanwhile man)- comforts, andlookest for refreshment in outward things. And hence it cometh to pass that all doth littleprofit thee, until thou well consider that I am hewho
Of the imitation of Christ : four books . CHAPTER XXX. Of craving (Jie divine aid, and of confidence ofrccoverins Y son, I am the Lord that crivethstrength in the clay of tribula-tion.^ Come thou unto me, when itis not well with thee.^ This is that which most of allhindereth heavenly consolation, that thou art tooslow in turning th)self unto prayer. For before thou dost earnestly supplicate me,thou seekest in the meanwhile man)- comforts, andlookest for refreshment in outward things. And hence it cometh to pass that all doth littleprofit thee, until thou well consider that I am hewho doth rescue them that trust in mc ; and that Nahum i. 7. 2 .Matt. xi. 2S. IMITATION OF CHRIST. 233 out of me there is neither powerful help, norprofitable counsel, nor lasting remedy. But do thou, having now recovered breath afterthe tempest, gather strength again in the light ofmy mercies; for I am at hand (saith the Lord) torepair all, not only entirely, but also abundantlyand in most plentiful measure. 2. Is there anything hard to me ? or shall I belike unto one that promiseth and performeth not} ^ Where is thy fa
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