A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy LifeThis devotional classic, written by William Law, an eloquent religious teacher of the eighteenth century, was designed to prod indifferent Christians into making an honest effort to live up to what they professed to believe. It has been appreciated in every succeeding generation because of its innate vigor and virility. |
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Crítica de los usuarios - booksontrial - LibraryThingWilliam Law in this work reminds me of Leo Tolstoy in his late writings. Both of them write with a limpid style, both make moral arguments that are undeniably logical and rational, both make severe ... Leer comentario completo
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Crítica de los usuarios - Lois Hennigan - Christianbook.comI have not finished reading the book, but for what I have completed, it is great. Leer comentario completo
Contenido
Preface | 11 |
The Nature and Extent of Christian Devotion 4 | 19 |
The Importance of Intention | 21 |
The Danger of Not Intending Our Best | 25 |
The Way to Please God | 31 |
Requirements of the Privileged | 37 |
The Wise Use of Our Estates and Fortunes | 42 |
The Wrong Use of Our Estates and Fortunes | 47 |
The Emptiness of a Life Not Governed by Devotion | 84 |
On the Times and Hours of Prayer | 91 |
The Singing of Psalms in Our Private Devotions | 98 |
The Virtue and Discipline of Humility | 105 |
The Practice of Humility | 110 |
The Spirit of a Better Education | 116 |
On Educating Our Daughters | 120 |
Intercession as an Act of Universal Love | 129 |
Some Effects of the Wise Use of an Estate | 55 |
Some Reflections Upon the Life of Miranda | 59 |
The Obligations of All Men and Women | 64 |
On the Reward of Great Devotion | 71 |
On the Inventions of Happiness | 77 |
On the Advantages of Intercession | 135 |
The Nature and Duty of Conformity to the Will of God | 140 |
The Necessity and Nature of Confession | 147 |
The Excellency and Greatness of a Devout Spirit | 152 |
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A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life ; The Spirit of Love William Law Vista previa limitada - 1978 |
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| Título | A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life Volumen91 de Everyman's library Volumen91 de Everyman's library: History Volumen91 de Everyman's library: Theology & philosophy Half-title: Everyman's library, ed. by Ernest Rhys. Theology & philosophy. [no. 91] |
| Autor | William Law |
| Editor | Westminster John Knox Press, 1955 |
| ISBN | 0664248330, 9780664248338 |
| Largo | 158 páginas |
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