Of the imitation of Christ : four books . self;-^ why thereforedost thou thus entangle th)self ? Behold, 1 know ever)- one, and do see all thingsthat are done under the sun ; also I understandhow it is with every one, what he thinks, what hewishes, and at what his intentions aim. Ecclus. iii. 23 ; i Tim. v. 13. - John xxi. 22. (lal. vi. 4. 5. 2l8 IMITA TION OF CHRIST. Unto me therefore all things are to be com-mitted ; but do thou keep thyself in peace, andleave the unquiet to be as unquiet as they will. Whatsoever they shall have done or said, shallcome upon themselves, for me they cannot dec
Of the imitation of Christ : four books . self;-^ why thereforedost thou thus entangle th)self ? Behold, 1 know ever)- one, and do see all thingsthat are done under the sun ; also I understandhow it is with every one, what he thinks, what hewishes, and at what his intentions aim. Ecclus. iii. 23 ; i Tim. v. 13. - John xxi. 22. (lal. vi. 4. 5. 2l8 IMITA TION OF CHRIST. Unto me therefore all things are to be com-mitted ; but do thou keep thyself in peace, andleave the unquiet to be as unquiet as they will. Whatsoever they shall have done or said, shallcome upon themselves, for me they cannot deceive. 2. Be not careful for the shadow of a greatname, or for the familiar friendship of many, orfor the particular and separate affection of men. For these things both distract the heart, andgreatly darken it. Willingly would I speak my word, and revealmy secrets unto thee, if thou wouldst diligentlywatch for my coming, and open unto me the doorof thine heart. Be thou circumspect, and watchful in prayer,and in all things humble
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