The Will of God is a little book consisting of five sermons that were preached to a congregation in London during World War II. The pastor, Leslie Weatherhead, was trying to help his parishioners think through a topic that was especially relevant to their lives. Two of Weatherhead’s friends thought others might also find these sermons helpful, and they urged him to seek publication. The Will of God was published by Abingdon Press in 1944 with no attempt to disguise the fact that the material was prepared for and delivered from the pulpit.
From such humble beginnings came a book that has been in print ever since and has helped more than a million people with its frank, sensitive, and thoughtful approach to loss and sorrow and God.
At its April meeting in Austin, Texas, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association honored Abingdon Press and The Will of God with its Platinum Book Award, presented when a title exceeds one million copies sold. Tammy Gaines, Vice President of Abingdon Press, accepted the award.
"Abingdon Press is honored to receive this award on behalf of a title that continues to resonate with readers over sixty years after its initial copyright," said Gaines.
The Will of God is available from Abingdon Press in two formats-as a small paperback book (ISBN-13/UPC: 9780687008407) and as a workbook (ISBN-13/UPC: 9780687074822). It is available at Cokesbury Christian Bookstores, online at www.Cokesbury.com, at 1-800-672-1789, and at your local bookseller.
Abingdon Press publishes resources for church leaders, scholars, and students engaged in leading congregations and theological education, and inspirational books and study materials that reach broad ecumenical audiences. Wholesale orders may be placed through Abingdon Press (http://www.AbingdonPress.com or 1-800-251-3320). Retail purchases may be placed through Cokesbury Christian Bookstores, online at www.Cokesbury.com , and at your local booksellers.
Related Links:
