A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy LifeOne of the most remarkable books of devotion ever written, this examinationof the Christian life continues to resonate with readers 300 years after its initialpublication. Praised by readers as varied as Samuel Johnson,Edward Gibbon, and John Wesley, the book offers reflections onprayer, personal holiness, and charity.Reprint of the Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1898 edition |
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