A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life by William Law is a timeless spiritual classic that speaks with uncommon clarity to anyone seeking a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God. First published in 1729, this enduring masterpiece challenges readers to move beyond routine religious practice and instead embrace genuine, daily devotion rooted in discipline, humility, and love for God.

Written during Law’s years in retirement—after losing his post at Cambridge due to his refusal to swear allegiance to King George I—this work reflects his profound mystical insight and commitment to Christian holiness. Drawing from earlier spiritual writers like Thomas � Kempis and Johann Tauler, Law offers a clear and compelling guide to cultivating the inner life of prayer, meditation, and virtue.

In this book, readers will discover:

The importance of daily devotion and practical holiness
A deep critique of lukewarm religion and worldly distractions
Clear guidance on living each moment for God’s glory
Spiritual principles that still challenge and inspire today’s Christians

A Serious Call has shaped the faith of great thinkers such as John Wesley, Charles Wesley, and Dr. Samuel Johnson, and remains a recommended text in seminaries and spiritual formation programs around the world.

If you're longing for a deeper spiritual life—one marked by sincerity, discipline, and love for God—this book will call you to nothing less than transformation.

About the Author

William Law, the 18th-century Anglican priest who heavily influenced the theology of John and Charles Wesley, lambastes pious hypocrisy and the corruption of the church in A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, the latest reissue in Vintage's Spiritual Classics series. Law's prose is fresh and vivid as he illustrates the holy Christian life as one lived wholly for God. His thoughts on prayer, personal holiness and service to the poor will resonate with many contemporary readers.

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