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It has been said that this work by Henry Scougal was "almost universally praised by the leaders of the Great Awakening". It is a piece of literature that has been used by God to influence the souls of men for the glory of Christ. Regardless of the times we live in, the great works of the men of God of old are still applicable today. In an age of lukewarm believers, we need the fire of God to burn us afresh and give us a clear vision of his holy will.

Writing to a friend who was disillusioned by religion, minister and theologian Henry Scougal created what would become a classic text on Christian living. Compassionately explaining what true religion is and isn't, Scougal shares biblical practices that lead to real spiritual transformation. In The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Scougal cuts through false ideas about religion and demonstrates how to pursue true unity with God. He explains that religion shouldn't be primarily focused on restraining or dictating outward behavior, but living a divine life characterized by faith.

In many ways, we are still riding the spiritual wave ignited by the Great Awakening. At the heart of this movement was one remarkable man, the great evangelist George Whitefield. Published in 1677, The Life of God in the Soul of Man was originally crafted in 1676 as a personal letter by Henry Scougal, a 26-year-old professor of divinity at King’s College, University of Aberdeen. This profound spiritual classic, which eloquently articulates Scougal’s vision of true religion and its transformative benefits, found its way into the hands of notable figures like Susanna Wesley and her son ...

Henry Scougal, born in Scotland in 1650, was the son of the Bishop of Aberdeen and thrived under rigorous academic instruction, eventually becoming the Professor of Philosophy at Kings College, Aberdeen. In 1672, he was ordained as a minister in Auchterless, returning a year later to Kings College as Professor of Divinity, a role he held until his untimely death in 1678. The Life of God in the Soul of Man is essentially a heartfelt letter of doctrine and encouragement directed to a friend struggling with faith, initially never meant for public eyes. In his epistle, Scougal explores three ...

The Life of God in the Soul of Man by Henry Scougal (1650 - 1678) was originally written as a private letter to explain Christianity to a friend. Just before his death in 1677, Scougal allowed the private communication to be published. It has become a classic Puritan text and one of the most influential treatises ever written for the comfort of believers. Scougal wrote that Christianity is not about external duties, nor is it an emotion.