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 6 min 2 True Confession of Sin 8 min 3 An Exercise of Repentance from our Lord's Passion 7 min 4 The Benefits of True Repentance 9 min 5 The Name of Jesus 6 min 6 An Exercise of Faith from the Love of Christ in the Agony of Death 7 min 7 Consolation for the Penitent Soul from the Passion of Christ 8 min 8 The Fruit of our Lord's Passion 7 min 9 The Certainty of Our Salvation 6 min 10 Loving God Alone 10 min 11 Our Reconciliation with God 6 min 12 The Satisfaction for our Sins 7 min 13 True Faith - it's Nature and Properties 9 min 14 The Spiritual Marriage of the Soul with Christ 7 min 15 The Mystery of the Incarnation 8 min 16 The Saving Benefits of Christ's Incarnation 7 min 17 The Spiritual Refreshment of the Godly 9 min 18 The Benefits of Baptism 7 min 19 The Saving Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ 8 min 20 The Mystery of the Lord's Supper 7 min 21 A Serious Preparation for the Holy Supper 7 min 22 The Ascension of Christ 7 min 23 The Holy Spirit 10 min 24 The Dignity of the Church 9 min 25 Predestination 10 min 26 The Saving Efficacy of Prayer 10 min 27 The Guardianship of Angels 9 min 28 The Wiles of the Devil 8 min 29 General Rules for a Godly Life 10 min 30 False Security 10 min 31 The Imitation of Christ 8 min 32 Self-Denial 9 min 33 True Peace of Soul 9 min 34 Purity of Conscience 9 min 35 The Cultivation of True Humility 8 min 36 Avoiding Avarice 10 min 37 True Charity 10 min 38 Chastity 10 min 39 The Transitoriness of Life 10 min 40 The Vanity of the World 10 min 41 The Advantages of Temptations 9 min 42 The Principles of Christian Patience 10 min 43 Perseverance in Overcoming Temptation 7 min 44 The Daily Consideration of Death 8 min 45 Consolation in the Death of Friends 12 min 46 The Last Judgement 8 min 47 The Desire for Eternal Life 11 min 48 The Beatific Vision of God in Heaven 7 min 49 The Blessed Companionship of Angels in Heaven 8 min 50 The Severity of Future Punishment 10 min 51 The Eternity of Future Punishment 10 min 52 The Spiritual Resurrection of the Godly 10 min
