Gerhard's Sacred Meditations, translated from the Latin by Rev. C. W. Heisler, A. M. (Philadelphia: Lutheran Publication Society, copyright 1896), Meditation XXX, "The Imitation of Christ," p. 169

The holy life of Christ is the most perfect model of virtue we can have; every action of His is rich in instruction for us. Many wish to attain to Christ, but refuse to follow Him; many wish to enjoy Christ, but not to i…