Chapter 02 - An Inquiry into the reason, why the generality of Christian fall short

A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life

William LAW (1686 - 1761)
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)

Chapter 02 - An Inquiry into the reason, why the generality of Christian fall so far abort of the holiness and devotion of Christianity

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Concerning the nature and extent of Christian devotion

Chapter 2 – An inquiry into the reason, why the generality of Christian fall so far abort of the holiness and devotion of Christianity

Chapter 3 – Of the danger and folly of not intending to be as eminent and exemplary as we can, in the practice of all Christian virtues

Chapter 4 – We can please God in no state or employment of life, but by intending and devoting it all to his glory

Chapter 5 – Persons, that are free from the necessity of labor are to consider themselves, as devoted to God in a higher degree

Chapter 6 – Containing the great obligations, and advantages of making a wise and religious use of our estates