“The will is that which has all power; it makes heaven and it makes hell: for there is no hell but where the will of the creature is turned from God, nor any heaven but where the will of the creature worketh with God.”
Quote by William Law
Work
I. The spirit of prayer; or, the soul rising out of the vanity of time, into the riches of eternity. In two parts ; 7,II. The way to divine knowledge; being several dialogues between Humanus, Academicus, Rusticus, and Theophilus
The text consists of dialogues that delve into the nature of prayer and the pursuit of divine wisdom. The characters, Humanus, Academicus, Rusticus, and Theophilus, engage in discussions that explore the spiritual journey and the quest for eternal truths. The work is structured into two parts, with each part offering a distinct perspective on the themes of prayer and divine knowledge. more
Author
William Law
William Law, an English writer, was born in 1686 and died on April 9, 1761. His works covered various fields such as philosophy, religion, and morality, and had a profound impact on later generations. more
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