The Works of the Rev. H. Scougal: Containing the Life of God in the Soul of Man; With Nine Other Discourses on Important Subjects. to Which Is Added a ... at the Author's Funeral, by George Gairden

by Henry Scougal, George Garden

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Genres: Theology

272 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2002

About the author

Henry Scougal was a Scottish Anglican theologian, minister and author.

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.

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Reviews

[Josiah Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

While most recognized for his work “The life of God in the soul of man,” Scougal’s works have influenced many great men. When Charles Wesley sent George Whitefield Scougal’s works, Whitefield said “I never knew what true religion was until God sent me that excellent treatise by the hands of my never-to-be-forgotten friend.” Henry Scougal was a Scottish minister and was an accomplished writer, speaking and writing in English, Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and many Asian languages. He died at 28 years of age of tuberculosis. How much was accomplished in such a short time and how far was left undone by an untimely passing.

These are not the complete works, but they are the majority of them. Sermons, essays, and major works found within bring great attention to the works of Christ and practical thoughts to be applied to the Christian life. Well worth your time.

[Aaron · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume contains the main work for which Scougal is known, "The Life of God in the Soul of Man," as well as a number of his sermons, reflections, essays, and the sermon preached at his funeral.

"The Life of God in the Soul of Man" is brillant, beautiful and convicting, as Scougal writes of what true devotion to God looks like. This section is worth the price of the book itself. Scougal's sermons are also a joy to read. Convicting and gospel centered, they also focus on application to the Christian's life. Dated and in a older 17th century style, they take some focus and effort to read, but are well worth that effort.

I struggled reading through Scougal's reflections and essay. Apart from a brief line in the introduction regarding these sections, the context in which they were written is not given, and I found it hard to follow because of this. Yet this section highlights Scougal's deep thought and Godly heart that was characteristic of him.

The funeral sermon, added as an appendix gives wonderful insight into Scougal's life and character. Although at times it enters the realm of hagiography, it does give insight into the Godly character of the man and the ways in which God used him.

All in all, this is a work well worth picking up and reading, especially devotionally. It is challenging at times, but as said before, well worth the effort.