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Thomas a Kempis (1380 - July 25, 1471) was a German canon, known for his spiritual writings. He is best known for his work 'The Imitation of Christ,' which has had a profound impact on Christian thought and practice.

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“If you bear the cross unwillingly, you make it a burden, and load yourself more heavily; but you must bear it.”

Ifs Bears Crosses Burden Load

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“Salvation by the cross. [Lat., In cruce salus.]”

Crosses Salvation Redemption

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“The Lord has many lovers of His crown but few lovers of His Cross.”

Lord Lovers Crosses Crowns

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“Jesus has many lovers of His kingdom of heaven, but he has few bearers of His Cross. Many desire His consolation, but few desire His tribulation. He finds many comrades in eating and drinking, but He finds few hands who will be with Him in His abstinence and fastingBut those who love Jesus purely for Himself, and not for their own profit or convenience, bless Him as heartily in temptation and tribulation and in all other adversities as they do in time of consolation. And if He never sent them consolation, they would still bless and praise Him.”

“Both above and below, without and within, which way so ever thou dost turn thee, everywhere thou shalt find the Cross; and everywhere of necessity thou must hold fast patience, if thou wilt have inward peace, and enjoy an everlasting crown.”

Ifs Way Turns Peace Enjoy Crosses Thee Crowns Inward Everlasting Hold Fast Above And Below

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“Dispose thyself to patience rather than to comfort, and to the bearing of the cross rather than to gladness.”

Comfort Crosses Patience Thyself Gladness

Book:Moody Classics Complete Set: Includes 19 Classics of the Faith in a Single Volume

Source: Moody Classics Complete Set: Includes 19 Classics of the Faith in a Single Volume

“Anyone who thinks hard work will never hurt you has never had to pay to have it done. Jesus now has many lovers of his Heavenly Kingdom, but few bearers of his cross.”

Thinking Love Hard Done Jesus Hurt Pay Hard Work Lovers Crosses Kingdoms Heavenly

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“In the Cross is salvation; in the Cross is life; in the Cross is protection against our enemies; in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness; in the Cross is strength of mind; in the Cross is joy of spirit; in the Cross is excellence of virtue; in the Cross is perfection of holiness. There is no salvation of soul, nor hope of eternal life, save in the Cross.”

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“Carry the cross patiently, and with perfect submission; and in the end it shall carry you.”

Ends Perfect Crosses Patient Submission Be Patient

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“If you carry your cross joyfully, it will carry you.”

Ifs Crosses

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“If you cast away one cross, you will certainly find another, and perhaps a heavier.”

Ifs Acceptance Crosses Casts Cast Away

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“Jesus has many who love the kingdom of God, but few who bear a cross. He has many who desire His comfort, but few who desire His suffering. All want to rejoice with him, but few are willing to suffer for Him. He writes; there are many who admire his miracles, but there are few who follow in the humiliation of the cross.”

Want Writing Desire Suffering Jesus Willing Bears Comfort Crosses Miracle Kingdoms Admire Rejoice Humiliation Kingdom Of God

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“If you bear the cross gladly, it will bear you.”

Ifs Bears Crosses

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About the Author

Born: 1380
Died: July 25, 1471
Known for: Canon
Quotes: 313

Books & Sources

The Imitation of ChristRelated source material

Moody Classics Complete Set: Includes 19 Classics of the Faith in a Single VolumeRelated source material

The Confessions of St. Augustine, Including the Imitation of ChristRelated source material

The Imitation of Christ; Or, the Ecclesiastical MusicRelated source material

The Following of ChristRelated source material

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Hendrickson Christian Classics Audio LibraryRelated source material

The Imitation of Christ: Four BooksRelated source material

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