
DEDICATORY PREFACE.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
This treatise offers a deep dive into the doctrine of the will, a cornerstone of both theology and moral philosophy. By tracing how our ideas about free choice shape notions of sin, holiness, and divine governance, it shows why the subject matters to anyone grappling with purpose and responsibility. The author frames the will as a pivotal lens through which we can examine both our inner character and the character of the divine ruler. Readers are invited to consider how their own convictions about agency influence broader theological systems.
Written with scholarly rigor yet an earnest appeal to honest seekers, the work stresses careful, methodical inquiry. It distinguishes true from false methods of investigation, urging the listener to pause, reflect, and articulate any disagreements with clear reasoning. In doing so, it promises a foundation for building a more coherent understanding of moral agency and the nature of God's rule.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (291K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Keith G Richardson
Release date
2012-01-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1799–1889
A leading 19th-century minister and educator, he helped shape Oberlin in its early years and pushed for ideas that made the school stand out. His life joined reform-minded faith, college leadership, and a long career of writing and preaching on holiness and moral philosophy.
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