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A Testament of Devotion
Since its first publication in 1941, A Testament of Devotion, by the renowned Quaker teacher Thomas Kelly, has been universally embraced as a truly enduring spiritual classic. Plainspoken and deeply inspirational, it gathers together five compelling essays that urge us to center our lives on God's presence, to find quiet and stillness within modern life, and to discover th...more
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
September 6th 1996
by HarperOne
(first published 1941)
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s mainly the simplicity and passion with which Kelly writes. It helps that these are excerpts of talks given by him intended to inspire his audience.
So if you're looking to add some meaning to life, just read through these pages. There are less than 90 of them so you can finish it off in a day, which I would recommend for maximum impact.
One word of warning it's written in a Quaker/Christian context, so it those assumptions don't mean anything to you or bug you, just substitute someth...more
So if you're looking to add some meaning to life, just read through these pages. There are less than 90 of them so you can finish it off in a day, which I would recommend for maximum impact.
One word of warning it's written in a Quaker/Christian context, so it those assumptions don't mean anything to you or bug you, just substitute someth...more
One of my absolute favorites... I reread over and over. Thomas R. Kelly's description of mysticism through every day action, drawing on the teachings of Brother Lawrence and personal continual revelation, provides me with valuable lessons in listening to what God would have me do. I love this collaborative work with the Great Creator... it inspires me to be center more, listen more fully, and move with the Spirit humbly and attentively through each day.
This simple book by Thomas R. Kelly reminds one to seek a simple life... a life of devotion to knowing and experiencing the Great Center. In the mode of Brother Lawrence’s “Practicing the Presence of God,” this small book will likely inspire a renewed commitment to putting aside our business long enough to engage in conversation with the Divine.
This book is amazing. Each page is such a wealth of ideas and nuggets of insight. Iit took me almost 3 months to read the first half because I just had to reread and enjoy the challenge and insight of the first half of the book. If you could only apply one of the ideas of this book to your life there is no way you wouldn't be a much better person!
This is a devotional bk written by a Quaker, Thomas R. Kelly. I really enjoyed it, and the message: Nurturing an inner sanctuary where we practice living in God's presence inspite of what's going
on around us. Not a new concept, but one I can hear over and over.
on around us. Not a new concept, but one I can hear over and over.
Although a bit dated, this book contains five fine devotional essays written in the late 1930s. Kelly (1893-1941) was an extraordinary Quaker educator and missionary.
At my high school graduation, some friend or relative (I don't know who) gave me a copy of "A Testament Of Devotion" by Thomas Kelly. I read this and was touched by the spirituality of the writing. He wrote of "The Light Within":
"Deep within us all there is an amazing inner sanctuary of the soul, a holy place, a Divine Center, a speaking Voice, to which we may continuously return. Eternity is at our hearts, pressing upon our time-torn lives, warming us with ...more
"Deep within us all there is an amazing inner sanctuary of the soul, a holy place, a Divine Center, a speaking Voice, to which we may continuously return. Eternity is at our hearts, pressing upon our time-torn lives, warming us with ...more
Great little book filled with beautiful, poetic images of God and our potential relationship with him.
This is a classic on Christian (Quaker) spirituality. I found it to be deeply insightful and helpful.
this fit with the longing I have for greater inner focus on the Presence
This slim volume is one that I will definitely add to my own library.
Phenomenal! This little book guides the reader through developing a greater awareness of God's presence. I will read it again and again as each page is filled with incredible wisdom.
So much depth that I cannot capture all of the insights.
So much depth that I cannot capture all of the insights.
A Quaker classic of spirituality.
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Quaker devotional classic.
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A spiritual classic
It's possible to become the kind of person who can say yes or no to needs and requests with a quiet, unhurried confidence, coming out of a place of peaceful quiet within. These kind of people don't get any less done, but they seem to do only what they really need to do, and are not bothered by the rest. This book inspired me to pursue the life of abiding in Christ more deeply. What a great testimony from a man who struggled long and hard to become very holy, and by many accounts really did.
This is my all time favorite devotional. It is not written as a devotion with a page by page separation. Rather, it is the story of one 20th-century intellectual who sought God and found Him. Thomas Kelly is a man I'd love to meet. His style of writing is so down to earth yet profound. The book has become a reprieve for me when I am at my lowest moments.
I have been a little spiritually lonely lately, and I bumped into this book again in my stuff beside my bed. I read it during a tough, stretching time of support-raising for ministry work, a process which made me feel very untethered. This is direct and simple insight and encouragement from a beautiful Quaker viewpoint. Awesome read.
I wish there were a 5+ to rate this book. Simply one of the best books on the spiritual life that I have ever read. WOW.
My grandfather, a Methodist minister, gave this to me for my birthday. It was one of his and my grandmother's favorite books, one which they lived by. I'm learning a lot about them through reading it, and it's bringing my grandmother back to me.
Deceptively simple and wise book--and easy and quick read. Read it the year I did the Spiritual Classics.
Masterful prose with beautiful imagery. The content itself though was harder to nail down and convict.
Beautiful to read and practical to use. I like that kind of book. Definitely one to re-read.
Challenging devotional book. "Oh to be a shadow!"
Another wonderful book written by a modern mystic...
very mystic.
Geogarden
marked it as to-read
Ben Gresik
marked it as to-read
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