In Four Books, Translated from the Original Latin of Thomas a

Book I. Chap. I. Of following Christ, and despising all the vanities of the world.

The Following Of Christ. Book II. Chap I. Of interior conversation .

The Following Of Christ Book III. Chap. I. Of the internal speech of Christ to a faithful soul .

The Following Of Christ. Book IV. Of The Sacrament.

Contents.

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The abbreviated names of Biblical books have been replaced with their full names.

Some archaic, uncommon words.

burthen

burden.

compunction

deep regret, scruples, guilt.

concupiscence

sexual desire.

contemn

look down on with disdain.

fain

having made preparations.

increated

not created.

longanimity

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence.

procurator

person authorized to act for another.

refection

light meal.

vouchsafe

grant in a condescending manner.

wo

woe.

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