
THE INNER LIFE
INTRODUCTION
THE INNER LIFE
CHAPTER I THE INNER WAY - I THE MOMENTOUS CHOICE
CHAPTER II THE KINGDOM WITHIN THE SOUL - I BAGS THAT WAX NOT OLD
CHAPTER III SOME PROPHETS OF THE INNER WAY - I THE PSALMIST’S WAY
CHAPTER IV THE WAY OF EXPERIENCE - I WAITING ON GOD
CHAPTER V A FUNDAMENTAL SPIRITUAL OUTLOOK
CHAPTER VI WHAT DOES RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE TELL US ABOUT GOD
In this thoughtful meditation the author invites listeners to reconsider the age‑old split between a secluded, inward spirituality and the bustling demands of everyday life. Drawing on medieval mystics, the fourteenth‑century Theologia Germanica, and modern psychological insight, the work argues that a true inner life cannot thrive in isolation—it must be lived out in the world as an active, radiant presence. The narrative weaves together philosophy and lived experience, suggesting that the search for divine purpose is as much an outward service as an inward quest.
The book gently challenges the habit of choosing “either‑or” solutions—faith versus works, inner versus outer—showing how each half needs the other to form a richer whole. By presenting the inner life as a dynamic, participatory journey rather than a private retreat, it offers listeners a fresh framework for integrating contemplation with concrete action, encouraging a balanced, fulfilling approach to spiritual growth.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (190K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by WebRover, QuakerHeron and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2020-01-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1863–1948
A leading Quaker thinker of the early 20th century, he wrote widely on mysticism, spiritual life, and the history of the Religious Society of Friends. He also helped shape practical service work, including efforts that grew into the American Friends Service Committee.
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