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The Alaskan Diary Of A Pioneer Quaker Missionary, Martha Hadley

Historical Quaker Books

210 pages, multiple photographs, recording 1899-1903.

From the introduction:

"A word about her background will make the diary more meaningful. She was born in 1852 and was nearly 4 7 years old when she went to Alaska to undertake this service in 1899. Records show that she was certified to teach in Ohio and in Iowa where the family moved in the early 1880's. Her brother, Joseph Hadley, was state superintendent of schools in Iowa. About 1890 she attended a missionary training school in Chicago, Illinois. When she decided to be a missionary she took special training in medicine and …

This Is The Story Of Friends In The Northwest, J. L. Willcuts

Historical Quaker Books

This is the story of Friends in the Northwest... of a faith and a church... of a centuries-old heritage embodied in a Christian fellowship. It is a story with many chapters, each of which we can now only briefly introduce to you. This brochure tells you what God means to Friends and what we are trying to do and say In response to His love and His call. This is a description showing what Friends are--and what we are striving to become.

Some of the things which you will see are concerned with the mind... others have more to do …

Remembering Our Heritage: Studies In Friends Beliefs, Charles S. Ball

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The material in this booklet was first written by Charles S. Ball in the form of eight articles for The Collegiate Contact, the monthly publication for college students in California Yearly Meeting of the Friends Church. At the time of publication, collegians received the articles with considerable appreciation for their relevance, lucidity and scholarly tone.

In response to many requests that the articles be made available for a wider circulation, the Board of Christian Education of California Yearly Meeting has authorized this reprinting. It is our hope that this material may be of great value as resource material for membership …

Questions About Quakerism, Alexander Purdy

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Quaker Lecture, Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends, Richmond, Indiana. August 15, 1962.

Excerpt: "It is my purpose to raise and briefly answer some of the many questions asked about the Quakers both by outsiders and insiders, non-Friends and members of the Society. I am, of course, speaking only for myself and not in any official capacity. I shall, however, try to present a Quaker consensus rather than special points of view."

George Fox: The Red-Hot Quaker, Major Douglas

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Excerpt from Introduction: "The story of George Fox's life suffers from two great disadvantages which the reader should always bear in mind.

In the first place, the old, strange, stilted language, used by all in his day, makes it difficult for us to feel as much at home with him as we should do. We must remember that even Salvationists in our own days are tempted when they write to give up their simple, everyday language, and to wrap up their thoughts more fashionably. But those who will try to see George Fox, as he so often was to be …

The Christian And Petting, Kelsey E. Hinshaw

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Excerpt: "This article is called forth by the following considerations: There is the desire, first, to answer the stock remark of so many young people, ''What's the harm? Everybody does it." - and second, to arouse the church of today to a realization of what is happening. Our homes and home influences are at an all-time low. Divorce, the "white slave" trade, and the illegitimate birth rate are, according to government statistics, at or near all-time highs. Competent authorities conservatively report that in one U. S. city alone hundreds of girls disappear each day of the year never to be …

The Sign Of Jonah, Kelsey E. Hinshaw

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We have available today the immediate revelation and leadership of the Holy Spirit. It is this leadership rather than conscience that we as Friends are obligated to follow. Conscience may be a poor standard as it operates in accord with our own subjective beliefs and may be wrong. Our problem is to "try the spirits" to be sure the spirit we are following is truly the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is of God and cannot be wrong. The Bible is our ultimate test because the leadership of the Holy Spirit must be in accord with God's Written Word. The …

Quaker Testimony Against Slavery And Racial Discrimination, Stella Alexander

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This anthology has been compiled at the suggestion of the Race Relations Committee of the (British) Society of Friends, who wanted to record the development of Friends' testimony against slavery and racial discrimination. The extracts have been grouped under two headings "Individual Witness" and "Corporate Witness". An effort has been made under the second heading to trace the growth of the testimony, but in general the passages have been chosen for their intrinsic interest and to illustrate the depth and strength of the witness.

The Quaker Pastorate, Lorton Heusel

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The 1956 Quaker Lecture of Indiana Yearly Meeting.

The pastoral system in the Society of Friends came as such a radical departure from traditional practices that it seemed to many sincere Friends to be a device of the Devil to destroy the identity of the sons and daughters of George Fox.

Experience has shown that it is not easy to resolve differences within or between groups when misunderstandings are nurtured on dogmatic assertions. The strong feelings engendered by the Great Separations of over a century ago drove t he various branches of Friends to such extremes that each branch felt …

Friends At Mid-Century, Isaac T. Johnson, Lida K. Johnson

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The Isaac T. and Lida K. Johnson Lectureship, made possible by their gift, was created by the Executive Committee of the Five Years Meeting in its sessions of April, 1940. The creative minute of the Executive Committee is in part as follows:

It is the duty of the Executive Committee to determine the use of this money and the Central Committee submits this recommendation: (1) that the gift be made a continuing memorial to these dear friends and (2) that the memorial be in the form of a lectureship for the Five Years Meeting, and, as it may direct, to …

Some Milestones Of The Spirit, William H. Richie

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Of making many books there is no end," declared wise old Solomon; but he also said that words from the wise would be as "goads" for correction, and "as nails fastened" to help settle one's convictions as to truth; thereby others would be "admonished." This has been the basis of the inward urge of the Spirit to put into writing personal experiences which have been milestones of spiritual growth. It is only with the hope and the prayer that this record may be illuminating and helpful to other pilgrims on life's pathway that this record has been written.

The Lord …

A Handbook For Elders And Overseers, Raymond Binford Et Al.

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Quaker Hill Pamphlet No. 2

Excerpt: "The objective pursued in these pages has been to produce for elders and overseers in Friends meetings a body of literature which 'is problem centered. The swiftly moving historical scene during the last generation has been the cause of immense and widespread confusion about the important spiritual testimonies which characterize the Christian life. The automobile. the radio, the motion picture-to mention only a few of the products of the last quarter-century-have had revolutionary effects upon society. The older Quaker communities have been rooted out of their former isolationism from the rest of the world …

Friends Are A Church, Edward Mott

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This subject is presented for consideration in view of the fact that a very general misunderstanding exists as to what Friends are from an organization view-point. This is because there is not a unity of thought among the various groups which use the name Friends, as to what we n.re and what we stand for. The situation is brought prominently into view through the fact that it has, in an unfortunate manner, been introduced in the public press; this has been to our confusion before the public generally. An outstanding instance (though not the first by any means) is of …

Carson W. Cox: A Missionary To China, Vercia P. Cox

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Excerpt: " "Eunice, is Larkin Cox speaking the truth? Does thee desire to marry him and go to that wild new Territory, infested still with wild buffalo, coyotes and Indians?"

The tall young man, with the fingers of his right hand touching the new but heavy growth of dark beard, looked steadfastly at the slender Quakeress across the fireplace from him. Eunice Cox stood. She looked not at her father, who had spoken, but at her lover and replied, "Yes, father; I wish to marry Larkin and go wherever he sees fit to take me." Her mother and sisters began …

A History Of First Friends Church, Nellie S. Waterbury

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Only a brief word of introduction need be written. First Friends Church of Cleveland has a history of genuine interest to many. The data which these pages contain could have been gathered, put into intelligible form, and made most valuable to the reader only by one intimately acquainted with the personalities and events of the years. Such a person has been found in the writer, Mrs. Nellie S. Waterbury. Her long membership and active interest in this meeting provide a background. of understanding of the events which the book sets forth. She is well fitted for her task by native …

The Friends: Their History, Organization And Principles Of Faith And Practice, Sylvester Jones

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The- original of this pamphlet was prepared at the request of the Church History Club of the University of Chicago and was read before that Club, February 28, 1907, by the author, following which it was · published in Chicago. This revised edition is published in response to many requests. It is sent forth with the hope that it may help in the fulfillment of the apostle's prayer, "that Christ may make His home in your hearts through your faith; so that having your roots deep and your foundations strong, in love, you may become mighty to grasp the idea, …

Margaret Fell: The Mother Of The Early Quaker Church, James Herbert Midgley

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Published for the Friends' Tract Association, Series: Friends ancient and modern ; no. 11

War: Its Causes, Consequences, Lawfulness, Etc.: An Essay, Jonathan Dymond

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No abstract provided.

Divine Protection Through Extraordinary Dangers During The Irish Rebellion In 1798, Dinah W. Goff

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Excerpt: "The Saviour of men frequently inculcated on his followers the duty of avoiding an over-anxious and distrustful disposition, and of confiding in the protecting and preserving care of our Heavenly Father. "Are ·not five sparrows sold for two farthings," said he, "and not one of them is forgotten before God,"- " one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not, therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows." "

Spiritual Progress Of M.R.: A Mother's Legacy To Her Daughters, Mary Rathmell

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32 pages; 15 cm

Publishing year unclear; Mary Rathmell lived 1761-1796

True Christian Baptism And Communion, Joseph Phipps

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48 pages

Joseph Phipps (1708-1787)

Book published 187-?

A Concise Account Of The Religious Society Of Friends, Commonly Called Quakers; Embracing A Sketch Of Their Christian Doctrines And Practices, Thomas Evans

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The substance of the following Essay is chiefly taken from the approved writings of the Religious Society of Friends, and the limits assigned to it do not admit of more than a very brief outline of its history and doctrines.

Letters To Dr. Alderson: The Original And History Of The Celebrated Tract On Redemption, Now First Printed From The Autograph Letters, Joseph John Gurney

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64 pages; 16 cm

A Short Account Of George Fox: Prepared For Children, Unknown

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This book is comprised of questions and answers for children on the life of George Fox. 32 pages, 14 cm. 3rd edition.
Cover title: George Fox.

"This short compilation was prepared solely for the use of Friends' Infant School, without any view to its publication; but having been found interesting to the pupils there, it is now offered to parents and those who have the charge of instructing the children of Friends, in the hope that it may prove helpful to them in leading the youthful mind to an acquaintance with our Christian testimonies."

Sketch Of The History Of Education In The Society Of Friends; With A Review Of The Proceedings Of The Friends' Educational Society, And Other Papers, Friends Educational Society

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Five papers on the past proceedings and experience of the Society of Friends in connection with the education of youth, read at themeetings of the Friends' Educational Society, at Ackworth, in the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. -- Report concerning Friendsschools in Ireland ... -- Review of the papers and proceedings of the Friends' Educational Society from 1837 to 1849 inclusive. -- Influence and authority ... / John Ford. -- Notes of a conference of Friends ... 1842. 2nd ed. -- An epistle from the Yearly Meeting ofFriends held in London, 1850, to its junior members.

On cover: Education …

The Friendly Visitant For Parents And Children: Volume 2, Joseph Tallcot

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2nd edition, revised. 2 volumes, 20 cm.

No date specified, but 1852 assumed.

The Friendly Visitant For Parents And Children: Volume 1, Joseph Tallcot

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278 pages, 20 cm.

No year stated, 1852 estimated

Joseph Tallcot: compiler

Fuller's Catechism: Some Principles And Precepts Of The Christian Religion By Way Of Question And Answer: Recommended To Parents And Tutors For The Use Of Children, Samuel Fuller

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"The same read and approved by the National Meeting, held at Dublin, in the Ninth month 1733."

43 pages. From the Dublin edition of 1765.

The Bible Against War, Amos Dresser

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This book discusses the Bible's objections to war.

252 pages, 15 cm.

Testimonies Concerning Deceased Ministers: 1846, London Yearly Meeting

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A book in a series of many concerning deceased ministers of the Society of Friends in London

35 pages

Testimonies concerning Joseph Lamb, Junia Price, Elizabeth Fry, and Mary Capper