The Life of GOD In The Soul Of Man

by Henry Scougal

Overview

This is a reproduction of the original book from 1868. The cover is by Wisdom Books.THERE are books which never grow old: and this precious little volume, by Henry Scougal (1650-1678), is to be numbered among them. In it is an eternal freshness and beauty, its bloom actually brightening with advancing time. These words, for two centuries, have been bread of life to thousands. They have, through that long period, guided, comforted, and inspired; from that fact, they possess additional interest, for they have stood the severest test, and been found adequate to meet the deepest wants of human nature in its most trying needs. This "Life of God in the Soul of Man " has something of that divine life within itself which can impart of its own fulness to every soul ready to receive.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781981633197
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	12/12/2017
Pages:	142
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Henry Scougal (1650-1678) was a Scottish theologian, minister and author.

Henry Scougal was the second son of Patrick Scougal and Margaret Wemys. His father was Bishop of Aberdeen for more than 20 years.

From his infancy, Scougal was raised with religion. From his youth, Scougal spent his free hours in reading, meditation and prayer. He especially enjoyed studying the historical passages of the Old Testament.

In 1665 Scougal entered King's College, University of Aberdeen, and, after graduation, was promoted to the office of Professor of Philosophy. In 1672, Scougal was ordained and appointed minister of a church 20 miles from Aberdeen, where he served for one year before returning to take the office of Professor of Divinity at King's College, where he taught for five years. He spoke Latin, Hebrew, and a few Asian languages.

Scougal produced a number of works while a pastor and professor of divinity at King's. His most recognized work, The Life Of God In The Soul Of Man, was originally written to a friend to explain Christianity and give spiritual counsel. This work was almost universally praised by the leaders of the Great Awakening, including George Whitefield, who said he never really understood what true religion was until he had digested Scougal's treatise.

On 13 June 1678 Scougal died of tuberculosis.