Of the imitation of Christ : four books . i^. ^onbon:CliAPMAX AND HALL, 193, PICCADILLY, W. 1S7S. LONDON: K. CI AY, SONS, AND TAVl OR, BREAD STREET PREFACE, The text of the present translation of theImitation of Christ is the same as that issuedby Messrs. Rivingtons in 1876, to whom thethanks of the pubhshers are due for theirpermission to make use of it in this edition. CONTENTS. THE FIRST , USEFUL FOR A SPIRITUAL LIFE. Chap. PageI. Of the Imitation of Christ, and contempt of all the vanities of the world ---------i II. Of thinking humbly of ourselves ----- 4 III. Of th

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Of the imitation of Christ : four books . i^. ^onbon:CliAPMAX AND HALL, 193, PICCADILLY, W. 1S7S. LONDON: K. CI AY, SONS, AND TAVl OR, BREAD STREET PREFACE, The text of the present translation of theImitation of Christ is the same as that issuedby Messrs. Rivingtons in 1876, to whom thethanks of the pubhshers are due for theirpermission to make use of it in this edition. CONTENTS. THE FIRST , USEFUL FOR A SPIRITUAL LIFE. Chap. PageI. Of the Imitation of Christ, and contempt of all the vanities of the world ---------i II. Of thinking humbly of ourselves ----- 4 III. Of the doctrine of Truth ------- 7 IV. Of wisdom and forethought in our actions - - - - 12V. Of reading the Holy Scriptures 14 VI. Of inordinate affections - - - - - - - 16 VII. Of avoiding vain hope and pride ----- 18 VIII. That too much familiarity is to be shunned - - - 20 IX. Of obedience and subjection ...... X. Of avoiding many words ------- 24 XI. Of the obtaining of peace, and of zealous desire for growth in grace .... 26 XII. Of

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