Sacred Meditations

Johann Gerhard (1582 - 1637)
Translated by C. W. Heisler

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

Genre(s): Christianity - Other

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Introduction Jonathan Lange
00:05:46
Play 01 True Confession of Sin Jonathan Lange
00:07:33
Play 02 An Exercise of Repentance from our Lord's Passion Jonathan Lange
00:06:55
Play 03 The Benefits of True Repentance Jonathan Lange
00:09:11
Play 04 The Name of Jesus Jonathan Lange
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Play 05 An Exercise of Faith from the Love of Christ in the Agony of Death Jonathan Lange
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Play 06 Consolation for the Penitent Soul from the Passion of Christ Jonathan Lange
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Play 07 The Fruit of our Lord's Passion Jonathan Lange
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Play 08 The Certainty of Our Salvation Jonathan Lange
00:06:25
Play 09 Loving God Alone Jonathan Lange
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Play 10 Our Reconciliation with God Jonathan Lange
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Play 11 The Satisfaction for our Sins Jonathan Lange
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Play 12 True Faith - it's Nature and Properties Jonathan Lange
00:08:59
Play 13 The Spiritual Marriage of the Soul with Christ Jonathan Lange
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Play 14 The Mystery of the Incarnation Jonathan Lange
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Play 15 The Saving Benefits of Christ's Incarnation Jonathan Lange
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Play 16 The Spiritual Refreshment of the Godly Jonathan Lange
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Play 17 The Benefits of Baptism Jonathan Lange
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Play 18 The Saving Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ Jonathan Lange
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Play 19 The Mystery of the Lord's Supper Jonathan Lange
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Play 20 A Serious Preparation for the Holy Supper Jonathan Lange
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Play 21 The Ascension of Christ Jonathan Lange
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Play 22 The Holy Spirit Jonathan Lange
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Play 23 The Dignity of the Church Jonathan Lange
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Play 24 Predestination Jonathan Lange
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Play 25 The Saving Efficacy of Prayer Jonathan Lange
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Play 26 The Guardianship of Angels Jonathan Lange
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Play 27 The Wiles of the Devil Jonathan Lange
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Play 28 General Rules for a Godly Life Jonathan Lange
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Play 29 False Security Jonathan Lange
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Play 30 The Imitation of Christ Jonathan Lange
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Play 31 Self-Denial Jonathan Lange
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Play 32 True Peace of Soul Jonathan Lange
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Play 33 Purity of Conscience Jonathan Lange
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Play 34 The Cultivation of True Humility Jonathan Lange
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Play 35 Avoiding Avarice Jonathan Lange
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Play 36 True Charity Jonathan Lange
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Play 37 Chastity Jonathan Lange
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Play 38 The Transitoriness of Life Jonathan Lange
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Play 39 The Vanity of the World Jonathan Lange
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Play 40 The Advantages of Temptations Jonathan Lange
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Play 41 The Principles of Christian Patience Jonathan Lange
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Play 42 Perseverance in Overcoming Temptation Jonathan Lange
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Play 43 The Daily Consideration of Death Jonathan Lange
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Play 44 Consolation in the Death of Friends Jonathan Lange
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Play 45 The Last Judgement Jonathan Lange
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Play 46 The Desire for Eternal Life Jonathan Lange
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Play 47 The Beatific Vision of God in Heaven Jonathan Lange
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Play 48 The Blessed Companionship of Angels in Heaven Jonathan Lange
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Play 49 The Severity of Future Punishment Jonathan Lange
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Play 50 The Eternity of Future Punishment Jonathan Lange
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Play 51 The Spiritual Resurrection of the Godly Jonathan Lange
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