The Eternal Promise
by
Thomas R. Kelly
4.13 · Rating details · 32 ratings · 4 reviews
This edition adds "Have You Ever Seen a Miracle?" and "Children of the Light." In addition, an introduction by Howard Macy and an index of all three of Kelly's works make this edition especially valuable. Sequel to A Testament to Devotion.
Paperback, 120 pages
Published June 27th 2006 by Friends United Press (first published 1966)
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Jan 19, 2018Suzanne Beaumont rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
A Call to Authentic Holiness
Drawing from his personal struggle to live out of the depth of The God within, Kelly powerfully calls the listeners to his talks as well as the reader to do the same. He does not shy away from facing those who claim to be religious with the necessity of living not just talking about humble surrender to God's call. He makes it very clear that social justice performed from merely human desire lacks the power to effect true change. Lives overcrowded with activity fail to have the quiet moments needed to discern God's will and allow God's presence to empower one's actions. Kelly speaks with a passion and sincerity that can only come from years of personal struggle to find what it means to be faithful. His writing calls the reader to honest and perhaps difficult self reflection. But that calling is embraced by one who truly wants to follow a similar although personal path. (less)
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Dec 06, 2018Marlene M. Oaks rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
He Will Change Your Life
Many decades ago, his "Testament of Devotion" changed my life. He introduced me to mystics and led me to understand my own experiences of Light. I just became aware of this book, and I eagerly downloaded it. It touched me so very deeply. It addresses my concerns about spiritual decline and the inner hunger to know God. Often I have said that my goal is to help people know God, not just know about God. I treasure this book and plan to read it again from time to time.
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Jul 31, 2017Craig Dove rated it liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: quaker
It's okay. It has some good parts. But it really feels like leftovers - does not compare to Testament of Devotion.
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Jul 22, 2015Mark Murray rated it it was amazing
Shelves: deep-christian
This is Thomas Kelly at his best. Simply profound at every line. I had to read this book one chapter at a time because he gives too much to think about to move on to the next chapter.
Published June 27th 2006 by Friends United Press (first published 1966)
Other Editions (5)
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4.13 ·
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· 32 ratings · 4 reviews
Jan 19, 2018Suzanne Beaumont rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
A Call to Authentic Holiness
Drawing from his personal struggle to live out of the depth of The God within, Kelly powerfully calls the listeners to his talks as well as the reader to do the same. He does not shy away from facing those who claim to be religious with the necessity of living not just talking about humble surrender to God's call. He makes it very clear that social justice performed from merely human desire lacks the power to effect true change. Lives overcrowded with activity fail to have the quiet moments needed to discern God's will and allow God's presence to empower one's actions. Kelly speaks with a passion and sincerity that can only come from years of personal struggle to find what it means to be faithful. His writing calls the reader to honest and perhaps difficult self reflection. But that calling is embraced by one who truly wants to follow a similar although personal path. (less)
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Dec 06, 2018Marlene M. Oaks rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
He Will Change Your Life
Many decades ago, his "Testament of Devotion" changed my life. He introduced me to mystics and led me to understand my own experiences of Light. I just became aware of this book, and I eagerly downloaded it. It touched me so very deeply. It addresses my concerns about spiritual decline and the inner hunger to know God. Often I have said that my goal is to help people know God, not just know about God. I treasure this book and plan to read it again from time to time.
flagLike · comment · see review
Jul 31, 2017Craig Dove rated it liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: quaker
It's okay. It has some good parts. But it really feels like leftovers - does not compare to Testament of Devotion.
flagLike · comment · see review
Jul 22, 2015Mark Murray rated it it was amazing
Shelves: deep-christian
This is Thomas Kelly at his best. Simply profound at every line. I had to read this book one chapter at a time because he gives too much to think about to move on to the next chapter.
