God Quotes by Thomas a Kempis

God deceiveth thee not.

— Thomas a Kempis

For man plans, but God arranges.

— Thomas a Kempis

Man proposes, but God disposes.

— Thomas a Kempis

God often gives in one brief moment that which He has for a long time denied.

— Thomas a Kempis

The highest in God's esteem are the lowest in their own.

— Thomas a Kempis

There is no creature so small and abject, that it representeth not the goodness of God.

— Thomas a Kempis

“God often grants in a moment what He has long denied.”

— Thomas à Kempis

He does much who loves God much, and he does much who does his deed well.

— Thomas a Kempis

“The highest does not stand without the lowest.”

— Thomas à Kempis

God is able to do more than man can understand.

— Thomas a Kempis

“Those who attempt to search into the majesty of God will be overwhelmed with His Glory!”

— Thomas à Kempis

As iron put into the fire loseth its rust and becometh clearly red-hot, so he that wholly turneth himself unto God puts…

— Thomas a Kempis

The more humble and obedient to God a man is, the more wise and at peace he will be in all that…

— Thomas a Kempis

Simplicity is the intention, purity in the affection; simplicity turns to God, purity unites with and enjoys him.

— Thomas a Kempis

As iron cast into fire loses its rust and becomes glowing white, so he who turns completely to God is stripped of…

— Thomas a Kempis

Ah, Lord God, thou holy lover of my soul, when thou comest into my heart, all that is within me shall rejoice.

— Thomas a Kempis

Learned arguments do not make a man holy and righteous, whereas a good life makes him dear to God.

— Thomas a Kempis

Don't think so much about who is for or against you, rather give all your care, that God be with you in…

— Thomas a Kempis

A humble knowledge of ourselves is a surer way to God than is the search for depth of learning.

— Thomas a Kempis

For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the…

— Thomas a Kempis

“What I have given, I can take away and restore when it pleases Me. What I give remains Mine, and thus when…

— Thomas à Kempis

You are a man, not God; you are human, not an angel. How can you expect to remain always in a constant…

— Thomas a Kempis

Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is…

— Thomas a Kempis

He who loveth God with all his heart feareth not death, nor punishment, nor judgment, nor hell, because perfect love giveth sure…

— Thomas a Kempis

“Your love for your friend should be grounded in Me, and for My sake you should love whoever seems to be good…

— Thomas à Kempis

“Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing stronger or higher or wider, nothing is more pleasant, nothing fuller, and nothing better in heaven…

— Thomas à Kempis

He has great tranquillity of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men. He will easily be content…

— Thomas a Kempis

“Love is a mighty power, a great and complete good; Love alone lightens every burden, and makes the rough places smooth. It…

— Thomas à Kempis

My God, Sweetness beyond words, make bitter all the carnal comfort that draws me from love of the eternal and lures me…

— Thomas a Kempis

“It is good for us to have trials and troubles at times, for they often remind us that we are on probation…

— Thomas à Kempis

“My child, I am the Lord Who gives strength in the day of trouble. Come to Me when all is not well…

— Thomas à Kempis

Man proposes, but God disposes. [Lat., Nam homo proponit, sed Deus disponit.]

— Thomas a Kempis

He does much who loves God much, and he does much who does his deed well, and he does his deed well…

— Thomas a Kempis

To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence,…

— Thomas a Kempis

“Mightily and long must a man strive within himself before he learn altogether to overcome himself, and to draw his whole affection…

— Thomas à Kempis

The intention which is fixed on God as its only end will keep people steady in their purposes, and deliver them from…

— Thomas a Kempis

Let nothing disturb thee, Let nothing affright thee; All passeth away: God only shall stay. Patience wins all: Who hath God, needeth…

— Thomas a Kempis

“He is not truly patient who will only suffer as far as seems right to him and from whom he pleases. The…

— Thomas à Kempis