Piety Promoted


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The Friend


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Piety Promoted, in a Collection of Dying Sayings of Many of the People Called Quakers, Vol. 2 of 4


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Excerpt from Piety Promoted, in a Collection of Dying Sayings of Many of the People Called Quakers, Vol. 2 of 4: With a Brief Account of Some of Their Labours in the Gospel, and Sufferings for the Same Jesus christ being both the author and foundation of the Christian religion, they who believe in him, and build upon him as their foundation and rock, lay the foundation of the building so sure, that as they abide thereon, neither the winds nor rains are able to overturn it; for it stands all tempests. It was upon this that the patriarchs, prophets, and apostles were founded. And as he was their rock, so he was to all the people of the Lord, throughout their generations; and another foundation can no man lay, than that which is already laid. It is here we may assure ourselves to be safe, respecting our salvation. And as we acknowledge no other bottom for our religion, neither do we look to have salvation any other way than by Jesus Christ our Lord, who gave himself a ran som' for all. It hath been by faith in him, and through the work of his grace in our hearts, that many in our day, as in ages past, have had their salvation sealed unto them, that when their death-bed sickness has come, they have had cause of rejoicing, that through faith they had witness that they had pleased God, by whose power they were enabled to work out their salvation with fear and trembling. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.










Bulletin


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A Vivifying Spirit


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American Quakerism changed dramatically in the antebellum era owing to both internal and external forces, including schism, industrialization, western migration, and reform activism. With the “Great Separation” of the 1820s and subsequent divisions during the 1840s and 1850s, new Quaker sects emerged. Some maintained the quietism of the previous era; others became more austere; still others were heavily influenced by American evangelicalism and integration into modern culture. Examining this increasing complexity and highlighting a vital religiosity driven by deeply held convictions, Janet Moore Lindman focuses on the Friends of the mid-Atlantic and the Delaware Valley to explore how Friends’ piety affected their actions—not only in the evolution of religious practice and belief but also in response to a changing social and political context. Her analysis demonstrates how these Friends’ practical approach to piety embodied spiritual ideals that reformulated their religion and aided their participation in a burgeoning American republic. Based on extensive archival research, this book sheds new light on both the evolution of Quaker spiritual practice and the history of antebellum reform movements. It will be of interest to scholars and students of early American history, religious studies, and Quaker studies as well as general readers interested in the history of the Society of Friends.




Report of the State Librarian


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Includes catalogs of accessions and special bibliographical supplements.