Principles of the Interior or Hidden Life: Designed Particularly for the Considerable of Those Who Are Seeking Assurance of Faith and Perfect Love (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Cogswell Upham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331765934 ISBN 13: 9780331765939

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Deepen your inner life and find assurance of faith through a disciplined, God‑centered path.

This volume offers a clear exploration of the interior or hidden life, a level of Christian experience that goes beyond the ordinary faith journey. It explains how sanctified living grows from a deep union with Christ and how this life manifests in humility, quiet devotion, and steady obedience rather than worldly acclaim. The text outlines practical steps to align daily action with God’s timing and to cultivate a heart that seeks God’s guidance in every moment.

From the nature of spiritual temptations to the practice of quiet prayer, this work presents a framework for growing in holiness. It emphasizes faith, patience, and self‑emptying surrender as essential to walking with God. Readers will find guidance on discerning God’s will, managing inner emotions, and developing a steady, unforced rhythm of spiritual progress.

• Understanding what the hidden or interior life is and how it differs from ordinary religious experience
• Methods to invite and recognize the guiding influence of the Holy Spirit
• Practical counsel on cultivating humility, faith, and patient trust in God’s timing
• Ways to align personal plans with divine guidance, avoiding self‑will and haste

Ideal for readers seeking deeper assurance of faith, a more intimate relationship with God, and a practical path to growth in holiness.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331765934
• ISBN 13: 9780331765939
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 466