The Life of God in the Soul of Man by Henry Scougal

PREFACE.
THERE are books which never grow old; and this
precious little volume, by Henry Scougal, 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. The very breath of
Jehovah may be felt through it. It kindles in the soul a
sympathetic power, and lifts it into connection with
higher realms. With its holy fervor there is blended a
natural calmness. Health and healing are in its
influence. Practical throughout, there is also a heavenly
spirituality. Rising above all narrow limitations, the
devout of every name may hold it in reverence, and
cherish its counsels with gratitude and love. To the
young, it will prove, armor of strength; to the aged,
perpetual renovation; while Christians of all
communions will find within it a foretaste of
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