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New York : Paulist Press, c1978.
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Often called the greatest of the post-Reformation English mystics, Law's (1686-1761) writings, included in this volume, reflect his genius of literary style and religious devotion.
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William Law, the 18th-century Anglican priest who heavily influenced the theology of John and Charles Wesley, lambastes pious hypocrisy and the corruption of the church in A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, the latest reissue in Vintage's Spiritual Classics series. Law's prose is fresh and
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vivid as he illustrates the holy Christian life as one lived wholly for God. His thoughts on prayer, personal holiness and service to the poor will resonate with many contemporary readers. Show Less
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Profoundly shaped the lives of George Whitefield, John Wesley, Charles Wesley, Andrew Murray and others. Read this book on your knees.
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x, 526 p.; 23 cm
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080910265X / 9780809102655