Sacred Meditations
Johann Gerhard
Devotional
Chapters 52
- INTRODUCTION. ANew translation of the admirable devotional manual of John Gerhard needs no apology. The Meditationes Sac ≈ 6 min
- MEDITATION I. TRUE CONFESSION OF SIN. An Acknowledgment of aFault Heals It. OHoly God (Lev. xi. 45), Thou just Judge (Ps ≈ 9 min
- MEDITATION II. AN EXERCISE OF REPENTANCE FROM OUR LORD’S PASSION. Behold the Suffering Christ! Behold, O faithful soul, ≈ 8 min
- MEDITATION III. THE BENEFITS OF TRUE REPENTANCE. “Repent: for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,” says Christ. The very f ≈ 11 min
- MEDITATION IV. THE NAME OF JESUS. What can be sweeter than the Name of Jesus! OBlessed Jesus, be Thou indeed aJesus to m ≈ 7 min
- MEDITATION V. AN EXERCISE OF FAITH FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST IN THE AGONY OF DEATH. ≈ 8 min
- MEDITATION VI. CONSOLATION FOR THE PENITENT SOUL FROM THE PASSION OF CHRIST. The Cross of Christ is our Crown. (Written ≈ 9 min
- MEDITATION VII. THE FRUIT OF OUR LORD’S PASSION. The Passion of Christ is my hope. Whenever Imeditate upon the suffering ≈ 9 min
- MEDITATION VIII. THE CERTAINTY OF OUR SALVATION. AGood Hope cannot be Confounded. Why art thou cast down, Omy soul, and ≈ 8 min
- MEDITATION IX. LOVING GOD ALONE. May Love Bind Thee Fast to the Lord. Rouse thyself, Ofaithful soul, and love thou Him w ≈ 11 min
- MEDITATION X. OUR RECONCILIATION WITH GOD. Christ Hath Paid my Debt of Sin. Truly, Christ hath borne our griefs and carr ≈ 8 min
- MEDITATION XI. THE SATISFACTION FOR OUR SINS. The Death of Christ is the Life of the Godly. “Come unto me, all ye that l ≈ 8 min
- MEDITATION XII. TRUE FAITH—ITS NATURE AND PROPERTIES. True Faith is Living and Victorious. Consider, Omy beloved soul, t ≈ 11 min
- MEDITATION XIII. THE SPIRITUAL MARRIAGE OF THE SOUL WITH CHRIST. Christ is the Spouse of the Soul. “I Will betroth thee ≈ 9 min
- MEDITATION XIV. THE MYSTERY OF THE INCARNATION. Christ’s Cradle glows with aHeavenly Light. Let us for alittle while wit ≈ 10 min
- MEDITATION XV. THE SAVING BENEFITS OF CHRIST’S INCARNATION. Let us be deeply grateful for the Redemption that is in Chri ≈ 8 min
- MEDITATION XVI. THE SPIRITUAL REFRESHMENT OF THE GODLY. What is God to the soul? He is its Light, its Healing Balm, its ≈ 11 min
- MEDITATION XVII. THE BENEFITS OF BAPTISM. Baptism is aHoly Washing. Call to mind, Ofaithful soul, the wonderful grace of ≈ 9 min
- MEDITATION XVIII. THE SAVING COMMUNION OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST. The Flesh of Christ is Life to the Soul. “Whoso ≈ 10 min
- MEDITATION XIX. THE MYSTERY OF THE LORD’S SUPPER. To Stand in Wonder Before it, not to Pry into it, is Truest Wisdom. In ≈ 9 min
- MEDITATION XX. ASERIOUS PREPARATION FOR THE HOLY SUPPER. Be thou aworthy guest of Christ in His Holy Supper. This Holy S ≈ 9 min
- MEDITATION XXI. THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST. To Ascend with Christ is our Blessed Privilege. Meditate, Ofaithful soul, upon ≈ 8 min
- MEDITATION XXII. THE HOLY SPIRIT. God seals His elect with His Holy Spirit. After our Lord had ascended to heaven, and e ≈ 12 min
- MEDITATION XXIII. THE DIGNITY OF THE CHURCH. The Church is Christ’s Bride. Consider, Odevout soul, how greatly God hath ≈ 11 min
- MEDITATION XXIV. PREDESTINATION. We are Chosen in Christ. ODevout soul, as often as thou wouldst meditate upon thy prede ≈ 12 min
- MEDITATION XXV. THE SAVING EFFICACY OF PRAYER. Our Sighs Pierce the Heavens. It is amark of great favor on the part of G ≈ 12 min
- MEDITATION XXVI. THE GUARDIANSHIP OF ANGELS. Saints have their guardian angels. Consider, Odevout soul, the grace of thy ≈ 10 min
- MEDITATION XXVII. THE WILES OF THE DEVIL. Who knoweth the cunning of ademon? Consider, Odevout soul, to what peril thou ≈ 9 min
- MEDITATION XXVIII. GENERAL RULES FOR AGODLY LIFE. AGodly Life is the Wisest Life. Every day thou livest thou art approac ≈ 11 min
- MEDITATION XXIX. FALSE SECURITY. False security is death. Consider, Odevout soul, the difficulty of being saved, and tho ≈ 12 min
- MEDITATION XXX. THE IMITATION OF CHRIST. Let Christ be the Rule of thy Life. The holy life of Christ is the most perfect ≈ 10 min
- MEDITATION XXXI. SELF-DENIAL. Self-indulgence is Denial of Christ. “If any man will come after Me let him deny himself” ≈ 11 min
- MEDITATION XXXII. TRUE PEACE OF SOUL. The Mind that Rests in the Lord is at Peace. The soul often seeks rest and peace i ≈ 11 min
- MEDITATION XXXIII. PURITY OF CONSCIENCE. AConscience void of offence is light to the Soul. In all thou doest, guard care ≈ 11 min
- MEDITATION XXXIV. THE CULTIVATION OF TRUE HUMILITY. What is Man? What is aBubble? They are alike Nothing. Consider, Ofai ≈ 9 min
- MEDITATION XXXV. AVOIDING AVARICE. Who is a Really Poor Man? The Avaricious Man. As we love the salvation of our souls, ≈ 13 min
- MEDITATION XXXVI. TRUE CHARITY. Love is the Seal of the Saint! True and sincere love is an unfailing characteristic of t ≈ 12 min
- MEDITATION XXXVII. CHASTITY. Christ’s Mind is the Abode of Purity. If thou wouldst be atrue disciple of Christ, thou sho ≈ 12 min
- MEDITATION XXXVIII. THE TRANSITORINESS OF LIFE. What is Human Life? Consider, Odevout soul, the misery and the transitor ≈ 12 min
- MEDITATION XXXIX. THE VANITY OF THE WORLD. The Eternal Transcends the Temporal. Do not, O my soul, set thine affections ≈ 12 min
- MEDITATION XL. THE ADVANTAGES OF TEMPTATIONS. The Palm Tree Grows Upward in Spite of Weights and Hindrances. It is very ≈ 10 min
- MEDITATION XLI. THE PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIAN PATIENCE. Patience will triumph at last. Rest in the Lord, O devout soul, an ≈ 12 min
- MEDITATION XLII. PERSEVERANCE IN OVERCOMING TEMPTATION. Ahope fixed in God will never fail us. OHoly Lord Jesus, Thou bl ≈ 8 min
- MEDITATION XLIII. THE DAILY CONSIDERATION OF DEATH To Meditate upon Death is Life. O faithful soul, be thou ready for th ≈ 11 min
- MEDITATION XLIV. CONSOLATION IN THE DEATH OF FRIENDS. To Die is Gain. Odevout soul, keep Christ, thy blessed Saviour, al ≈ 15 min
- MEDITATION XLV. THE LAST JUDGMENT. Regard with wholesome fear the tribunal of Christ. “The Father judgeth no man, but ha ≈ 11 min
- MEDITATION XLVI. THE DESIRE FOR ETERNAL LIFE. Always Look Upward, OMy Soul. Odevout soul, thou shouldest not set thy hea ≈ 13 min
- MEDITATION XLVII. THE BEATIFIC VISION OF GOD IN HEAVEN. Heaven is our Fatherland. “In My Father’s house are many mansion ≈ 8 min
- MEDITATION XLVIII. THE BLESSED COMPANIONSHIP OF ANGELS IN HEAVEN. Heaven is our Home ! “In the resurrection they neither ≈ 9 min
- MEDITATION XLIX. THE SEVERITY OF FUTURE PUNISHMENT. Ever keep in mind the torments of hell! Meditate, Odevout soul, upon ≈ 12 min
- MEDITATION L. THE ETERNITY OF FUTURE PUNISHMENT. The Punishment of Sin is Eternal. Meditate for awhile, O devout soul, o ≈ 10 min
- MEDITATION LI. THE SPIRITUAL RESURRECTION OF THE GODLY. To arise with Christ is Life. The resurrection of Christ is of n ≈ 11 min
| Author | Johann Gerhard |
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| Language | English |
| Era | Reformation |
| Categories | Devotional · Christian Classics |
| Length | 52 chapters · ≈ 8 h 48 min read |
| Formats | Web Book · EPUB |
