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“Receive every day as a resurrection from death, as a new enjoyment of life.”

Quote by William Law

Book:A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life: Adapted to the State and Condition of All Orders of Christians. By William Law, A.M.

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A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life: Adapted to the State and Condition of All Orders of Christians. By William Law, A.M.

This book is a comprehensive spiritual guide that encourages readers to adopt a life of piety and devotion. Written by William Law, it addresses the spiritual needs and challenges faced by Christians across various orders and denominations. more

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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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Source: A serious call to a devout and holy life. with an intr. essay by D. Young

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Source: A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, adapted to the State and Condition of all Orders of Christians, Volume 4

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Source: A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, adapted to the State and Condition of all Orders of Christians, Volume 4

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Source: A serious call to a devout & holy life, abridged

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