Sacred Meditations
Johann Gerhard
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Length 7 h 20 min
Chapters 51
First published 1896
Meditationes Sacrae, was first published in Latin in 1606 when Gerhard was only twenty-two years old. It consists of 51 brief meditations on various aspects of the Christian life. Nearly four hundred years after its first appearance, it remains the only work published by such a young author that has stood the test of time. Frequently reprinted in Latin, it has also been translated into most European languages as well as Greek and Arabic. While not a large book, it is impactive beyond its size. - Jonathan Lange
Chapters
1
Introduction Read by Jonathan Lange 5:46
2
An Exercise of Repentance from our Lord's Passion Read by Jonathan Lange 6:55
3
The Benefits of True Repentance Read by Jonathan Lange 9:11
4
The Name of Jesus Read by Jonathan Lange 6:08
5
An Exercise of Faith from the Love of Christ in the Agony of Death Read by Jonathan Lange 6:31
6
Consolation for the Penitent Soul from the Passion of Christ Read by Jonathan Lange 7:35
7
The Fruit of our Lord's Passion Read by Jonathan Lange 7:24
8
The Certainty of Our Salvation Read by Jonathan Lange 6:25
9
Loving God Alone Read by Jonathan Lange 9:34
10
Our Reconciliation with God Read by Jonathan Lange 6:25
11
The Satisfaction for our Sins Read by Jonathan Lange 6:56
12
True Faith - it's Nature and Properties Read by Jonathan Lange 8:59
13
The Spiritual Marriage of the Soul with Christ Read by Jonathan Lange 7:27
14
The Mystery of the Incarnation Read by Jonathan Lange 8:07
15
The Saving Benefits of Christ's Incarnation Read by Jonathan Lange 6:44
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The Spiritual Refreshment of the Godly Read by Jonathan Lange 8:42
17
The Benefits of Baptism Read by Jonathan Lange 7:14
18
The Saving Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ Read by Jonathan Lange 7:36
19
The Mystery of the Lord's Supper Read by Jonathan Lange 6:58
20
A Serious Preparation for the Holy Supper Read by Jonathan Lange 7:13
21
The Ascension of Christ Read by Jonathan Lange 7:18
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The Holy Spirit Read by Jonathan Lange 9:38
23
The Dignity of the Church Read by Jonathan Lange 8:54
24
Predestination Read by Jonathan Lange 9:32
25
The Saving Efficacy of Prayer Read by Jonathan Lange 10:08
26
The Guardianship of Angels Read by Jonathan Lange 8:40
27
The Wiles of the Devil Read by Jonathan Lange 8:16
28
General Rules for a Godly Life Read by Jonathan Lange 10:00
29
False Security Read by Jonathan Lange 10:08
30
The Imitation of Christ Read by Jonathan Lange 7:56
31
Self-Denial Read by Jonathan Lange 8:40
32
True Peace of Soul Read by Jonathan Lange 8:43
33
Purity of Conscience Read by Jonathan Lange 9:18
34
The Cultivation of True Humility Read by Jonathan Lange 8:06
35
Avoiding Avarice Read by Jonathan Lange 10:26
36
True Charity Read by Jonathan Lange 9:55
37
Chastity Read by Jonathan Lange 9:46
38
The Transitoriness of Life Read by Jonathan Lange 10:10
39
The Vanity of the World Read by Jonathan Lange 10:16
40
The Advantages of Temptations Read by Jonathan Lange 9:00
41
The Principles of Christian Patience Read by Jonathan Lange 9:47
42
Perseverance in Overcoming Temptation Read by Jonathan Lange 6:53
43
The Daily Consideration of Death Read by Jonathan Lange 8:26
44
Consolation in the Death of Friends Read by Jonathan Lange 11:47
45
The Last Judgement Read by Jonathan Lange 8:22
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The Desire for Eternal Life Read by Jonathan Lange 11:02
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The Beatific Vision of God in Heaven Read by Jonathan Lange 6:56
48
The Blessed Companionship of Angels in Heaven Read by Jonathan Lange 7:44
49
The Severity of Future Punishment Read by Jonathan Lange 10:04
50
The Eternity of Future Punishment Read by Jonathan Lange 9:34
51
The Spiritual Resurrection of the Godly Read by Jonathan Lange 9:30
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