Henry Scougal

Henry Scougal (1650–1678) was a Scottish theologian, minister and author.

Henry Scougal was the second son of Patrick Scougal and Margaret Wemys. His father was Bishop of Aberdeen for more than 20 years. Henry's younger brother was James Scougal, Lord Whitehill.

From his infancy, Scougal was raised with religion. From his youth, Scougal spent his free hours in reading, meditation and prayer. He especially enjoyed studying the historical passages of the Old Testament.

In 1665 Scougal entered King's College, University of Aberdeen, and, after graduation, was promoted to the office of professor of philosophy. In 1672, Scougal was ordained and appointed minister of a church 20 miles from Aberdeen, where he served for one year before returning to take the office of professor of divinity at King's College, where he taught for five years. He spoke Latin, Hebrew, and a few Asian languages.

Scougal produced a number of works while a pastor and professor of divinity at King's. His most recognized work, ''The Life of God in the Soul of Man'', was originally written to a friend to explain Christianity and give spiritual counsel. This work was almost universally praised by the leaders of the Great Awakening, including George Whitefield, who said he never really understood what true religion was until he had digested Scougal's treatise.

On 13 June 1678 Scougal died of tuberculosis. Provided by Wikipedia

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by Scougal, Henry
Published 1726
printed for J. Downing, in Bartholomew-Close near West-Smithfield; and G. Strahan, at the Golden-Ball, over-against the Royal-Exchange in Cornhill

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by Scougal, Henry
Published 1748
printed by Felix Farley, and sold by T. Trye, near Gray's Inn Gate, Holbourn [London]; and at the Foundery, near Upper Moorfield, London

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by Scougal, Henry
Published 1748
printed for R. Ware, at the Bible and Sun on Ludgate-Hill; C. Hitch, at the Red Lion in Pater-Noster-Row; and J. Hodges, at the Looking Glass on London-Bridge

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by Scougal, Henry
Published 1782
printed for J.F. and C. Rivington, Booksellers to The Society for promoting Christian Knowledge, at the Bible and Crown (no 62) in St. Paul's Church-Yard

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by Scougal, Henry
Published 1777
printed by R. Hawes, and sold at the Foundry in Moorfields; and at the Rev. Mr. Wesley's Preaching-Houses, in town and country

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by Scougal, Henry
Published 1797
printed for George Whitfield City-Road, and sold at the Methodist Preaching-Houses in Town and Country

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by Scougal, Henry
Published 1782
printed by J. Poole, and sold by J. Johnson, No. 72. St. Paul's Church-Yard, London