Originally published at the beginning of the eighteenth-century Enlightenment, a time when rationalist criticism of religious belief was perhas at its peak, William Law's A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life succeeded in inspiring the most cynical men of the age with its arguments in favor of a spiritual life. More than simply articulating a set of rules to live by, Law's book examines what it means to lead a /5(). Louis Dupre T.L. Riggs Professor in Philosophy of Religion, Yale University William Law: A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, The Spirit of Love edited by Paul G. Stanwood, introduction by Austin Warren and Paul G. Stanwood, preface by John Booty In Eternal Nature, or the Kingdom of Heaven, materiality stands in life and light: it is the light's glorious Body, or that garment wherewith light is /5(). · William Law's "A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life" (), deeply influenced the chief actors in the great Evangelical revival in England, George Whitefield and John and Charles Wesley. I first read it while a ministry student in college and have re-read it several times since. It is on my personal list of top 10 life-changing books.4/5(57).
William Law: Penitens. This incredible excerpt from William Law's Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life is as powerful an exhortation as there is on being serious about following God. In fact, it's hard to conceive of something that could be more convicting than this death bed exhortation. A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life. William Law ( - ) This is one of the greatest devotional books of the Christian faith, inspiring thousands to a closer walk with their Lord. John Wesley was a close associate of Mr. Law and was influenced by this very book to some of his great work in England, and America too. A SERIOUS CALL TO A DEVOUT AND HOLY LIFE Adapted to the State and Condition of. All Orders of Christians By WILLIAM LAW, A.M. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. St. LUKE viii. 8. And behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me. REV. xxii. LONDON: Printed for WILLIAM INNYS, at the West End of St. Paul's. MDCCXXIX.
Originally published at the beginning of the eighteenth-century Enlightenment, a time when rationalist criticism of religious belief was perhas at its peak, William Law's A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life succeeded in inspiring the most cynical men of the age with its arguments in favor of a spiritual life. More than simply articulating a set of rules to live by, Law's book examines what it means to lead a Christian life and criticizes the perversion of Christian tenents by the. Author: William Law Publisher: ISBN: Category: Christianity Languages: en Pages: View: Get Book. The Works Of The Reverend William Law M A The Works Of The Reverend William Law M A A Serious Call To A Devout And Holy Life by William Law, The Works Of The Reverend William Law M A Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Louis Dupre T.L. Riggs Professor in Philosophy of Religion, Yale University William Law: A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, The Spirit of Love edited by Paul G. Stanwood, introduction by Austin Warren and Paul G. Stanwood, preface by John Booty In Eternal Nature, or the Kingdom of Heaven, materiality stands in life and light: it is the light's glorious Body, or that garment wherewith light is clothed, and therefore has all the properties of light in it, and only differs from light as.
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