Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life
William Law
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Length 14 h 19 min
Chapters 38
First published 1729
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.
William Law uses fictional characters to illustrate what true devotion is, and what it is not. This makes for a very interesting reading experience. Every Christian will find themselves challenged to a closer scrutiny of their lives after reading this book, and will, I believe, be inspired to a personal revival of their consecration and dedication to God. (Summary by Robert Hoffman)
Chapters
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01-Preface A - to "labourer in the Lord's vineyard. "Ouranius"" pg. xix Read by Robert Hoffman 32:06
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02 - Preface B - from pg. xx "North Crawley, February 6th, 1772." Read by Martin Geeson 27:27
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03 - Chapter 01 - Concerning the nature... Read by Robert Hoffman 24:06
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04 - Chapter 02 - An Inquiry... Read by Lucretia B. 21:14
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05 - Chapter 03 - Of the great danger... Read by Nicole Lee 29:28
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06 - Chapter 04 - We can please God... Read by Carol Box 36:33
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07 - Chapter 05 - Persons that are free... Read by DVoice 17:07
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08 - Chapter 06 - Containing the great obligations... Read by JW Rucker Jr. 19:49
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09 - Chapter 07 - How the imprudent use of an estate corrupts... Read by Robert Hoffman 17:50
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10 - Chapter 08 - How the wise and pious use of an estate... Read by Lucretia B. 31:26
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11- Chapter 09 - Part 1 - Containing some reflections... Read by Jenny Bradshaw 14:50
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12 - Chapter 09 - Part 2 - Containing some reflections... Read by Jenny Bradshaw 14:41
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13 - Chapter 10 - Part 1 Showing how all orders...are obliged to devote themselves to God Read by Robert Hoffman 19:16
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14 - Chapter 10 - Part 2 Showing how all orders...are obliged to devote themselves to God Read by Robert Hoffman 18:45
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15 - Chapter 11- Part 1 Showing how great devotions fills our lives... Read by Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019) 18:31
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16 - Chapter 11 - Part 2 Showing how great devotion fills our lives... Read by Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019) 23:04
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17 - Chapter 12 - The happiness of a life... Read by Jenny Bradshaw 29:26
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18 - Chapter 13 - Part 1 ...This represented in vairous characters Read by Johanna Hoffman 13:27
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19 - Chapter 13- Part 2 ... This represented in Various Characters Read by MaryAnn 18:58
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20 - Chapter 14 - Part 1 ... how to increase the spirt of devotion Read by Lucretia B. 29:08
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21 - Chapter 14 - Part 2 ... how to increase the spirit of devotion Read by Lucretia B. 32:45
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22 - Chapter 15 - Part 1 - Of chanting or singing psalms.... Read by MaryAnn 23:25
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23 - Chapter 15 - Part 2 - Of chanting or singing psalms Read by MaryAnn 18:26
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24 - Chapter 16 - Recommending devotions at 9 o'clock in the morning.... Read by Sherri Vance 27:53
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25 - Chapter 17 - Showing how difficult the practice of humility... Read by Sherri Vance 28:23
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26- Chapter 18 - Part 1 ... the spirit of a better education represented in the character of Paternus Read by Robert Hoffman 17:45
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27 - Chapter 18 - Part 2 ... the spirit of a better education represented in the character of Paternus Read by Robert Hoffman 17:15
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28 - Chapter 19 - Part 1... the spirit of a better education, represented in the character of Eusebia. Read by Katherine Edman 25:38
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29 - Chapter 19 - Part 2 ...the spirit of a better education, represented in the character of Eusebia. Read by Katherine Edman 26:08
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30- Chapter 20- Part 1- Recommending devotion at twelve o'clock... Read by MaryAnn 30:55
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31 - Chapter 20 - Part 2 - Recommending devotion at twelve o'clock... Read by MaryAnn 20:01
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32 - Chapter 21 - Part 1 - Of the necessity and benefit of intercession... Read by Jenny Bradshaw 21:24
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33 - Chapter 21 - Part 2 - Of the necessity and benefit of intercession... Read by Jenny Bradshaw 17:25
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34 - Chapter 22 - Part 1 - Recommending devotion at three o'clock... Read by Christopher Smith 14:39
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35 - Chapter 22 - Part 2 - Recommending devotion at three o'clock... Read by Christopher Smith 16:27
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36 - Chapter 23 - Part 1 - Of evening prayer... Read by Victoria Martin 15:46
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37 - Chapter 23 - Part2 - Of evening prayer... Read by Carol Box 18:15
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38 - Chapter 24 - The conclusion Read by Robert Hoffman 28:54
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