Law, William (1686-1761)
Place of Birth: King's Cliffe, Northamptonshire, England
Early Life: Educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was a fellow; received holy orders (1711); refused oath of allegiance to George I, thus forfeiting fellowship and prospects of church advancement
Influences: Appreciated writings of Boehme
Accomplishments: At end of life established schools and almshouses; writings were valued by Philip Dodderidge and John Wesley, and some were later edited and prefaced by Andrew Murray
Writings: Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, On Christian Perfection, The Power of the Spirit (Address to the Clergy)
Biographies: A. Keith Walker, William Law: His Life and Work, London: S.P.C.K., 1973; Alexander Whyte, Characters and Characteristics of William Law, London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1893
