Article: (Of The) Imitation Of Christ: Part V: Chapters XLVIII-LIX

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Translation: Benhan, William

Part V: Chapters XLVIII-LIX

Chapter XLVIII: Of The Day Of Eternity And Of The Straitness Of This Life

Oh most blessed mansion of the City which is above! Oh most clear day of eternity which the night obscureth not, but the Supreme Truth ever enlighteneth! Day always joyful, always secure and never changing its state into those which are contrary. Oh would that this day might shine forth, and that all these temporal things would come to an end. It shineth indeed upon the Saints, glowing with unending brightness, but only from afar and through a glass, upon those who are pilgrims on the earth.

2. The citizens of heaven know how ...

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