Thomas à Kempis
Americannoun
noun
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Even 15th-century famous spiritual writer German Thomas à Kempis didn’t make it through the process.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2017
Voetius especially, who even in his preacademic career as a pastor had pursued a peculiarly exemplary and godly life, styled Teellinck the Reformed Thomas à Kempis, and owned his deep indebtedness to his devout writings.
From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by J. H. Kurtz
Miss Madeline was sitting by the window of her own room watching the sunset through the elms and reading her evening portion of Thomas à Kempis.
From Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1904 by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery
Miss Madeline picked up Thomas à Kempis, smoothed him out repentantly, and placed the letter between his leaves.
From Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1904 by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery
I don't altogether agree with Thomas à Kempis; but the world is like a siren, and we must beware of her.
From The Story of John Wesley Told to Boys and Girls by Marianne Kirlew
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