Publisher's Synopsis
A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life is a book written by William Law, first published in 1729. The book is a call to Christians to live a life of piety and devotion, and to pursue holiness in all aspects of their lives. Law argues that true Christianity requires a commitment to a life of prayer, self-denial, and obedience to God's will. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating a deep and personal relationship with God, and of living a life that is marked by humility, simplicity, and love for others. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Christian living. The first part deals with the importance of the Christian faith, the second with the practice of Christian virtues, and the third with the pursuit of Christian perfection. Throughout the book, Law draws on examples from the lives of the saints and other Christian writers to illustrate his points, and he challenges his readers to examine their own lives in light of the teachings of the Gospel. A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life is considered a classic of Christian literature, and has been widely read and admired for its depth of insight and spiritual wisdom.William Law was a kind and gentle soul who clearly perceived the mystic oneness of all existences. His writings should be read by any mystic. More than simply articulating a set of rules to live by A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life examines what it means to lead a Christian life and criticizes the perversion of Christian tenants by the Establishment, whether secular or spiritual-whose real aim is temporal power. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
