[Transcriber's note:
This production is based on https://archive.org/details/followingofchris00thom.
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"USCCB" refers to bible citations from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, http://usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/
These notes are inserted where the text has been relocated, e.g.: from Ecclesiastes to Sirach; and Psalms, where chapter numbers are modified.
The abbreviated names of Biblical books have been replaced with their full names.
Some archaic, uncommon words.
burthen burden. compunction deep regret, scruples, guilt. concupiscence sexual desire. contemn look down on with disdain. fain having made preparations. increated not created. longanimity good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence. procurator person authorized to act for another. refection light meal. vouchsafe grant in a condescending manner. wo woe.
The Table of Contents is on page [390].]