The Confessions of Saint Augustine (Pilkington)

St. Aurelius Augustin

Bishop of Hippo

The Confessions of St. Augustine

In Thirteen Books

Translated and Annotated by

J.G. Pilkington, M.A.,

Vicar of St. Mark&#8217;s, West Hackney; And Sometime Clerical Secretary of theBishop of London&#8217;s Fund.

&#8220;Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee.&#8221;&#8212;Confessions, i. 1.

&#8220;The joy of the solemn service of Thy house constraineth to tears, when it is read of Thy younger son [Luke xv. 24] &#8216;that he was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.&#8217;&#8221;&#8212;Ibid. viii. 6.

Contents

 * Translator's Preface
 * The Opinion of St. Augustin Concerning His Confessions
 * Book I
 * Book II
 * Book III
 * Book IV
 * Book V
 * Book VI
 * Book VII
 * Book VIII
 * Book IX
 * Book X
 * Book XI
 * Book XII
 * Book XIII

Les Confessions (Augustin) Confessiones