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William Law quote

“Prayer is the nearest approach to God and the highest enjoyment of him

that we are capable of in this life.”

– William Law, from his A SERIOUS CALL TO A DEVOUT & HOLY LIFE

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William Law quote

“God is to be glorified, holiness is to be practiced, and the spirit of Religion is to be the common spirit of every Christian.”

– William Law, from his A SERIOUS CALL TO A DEVOUT & HOLY LIFE

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“…There is nothing that makes us love a man as much as

praying for him…”

– William Law, from his A SERIOUS CALL TO A DEVOUT & HOLY LIFE

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“The greatest trial of humility is a humble behavior towards your equals in age, estate, and condition of life.”

– William Law, from his book A SERIOUS CALL TO A DEVOUT AND HOLY LIFE

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“Strive to do everything that is praiseworthy

but do nothing in order to be praised.”

– William Law, from his book A SERIOUS CALL TO A DEVOUT AND HOLY LIFE

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“Never do anything to excel other people

but in order to please God… ”

– William Law, from his book A Serious Call to a devout and holy life (1728)

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