NOTES FROM A CLASSICAL WORK :

"Imitation of Christ," by Thomas A. Kempis

The Disciple: "How often, Lord, shall I resign myself? And in what shall I forsake myself?

The Voice of Christ: "Always, at every hour, in small matters as well as great, I expect nothing. In all things I wish you to be stripped of self. How otherwise can you be mine or I yours unless you be despoiled of your own will both inwardly and outwardly? The sooner you do this the better it will be for you, and the more fully and sincerely youdo it the more you will please Me and the greater gain you will merit. -------- Bk. 3, Chapter 37