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... began to preach publicly , and in the course of a few years his labours had become very extensive . In 1650 , when about twenty six years of age , he was imprisoned on ac- count of his righteous labours , in Derby gaol , where he was ...
... began to preach publicly , and in the course of a few years his labours had become very extensive . In 1650 , when about twenty six years of age , he was imprisoned on ac- count of his righteous labours , in Derby gaol , where he was ...
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... began to preach the same doctrines , and in course of time , the land was almost filled with them . Their zeal and their courage were unbounded , and their labours were unceas- ing . To preaching they added the powers of the pen and the ...
... began to preach the same doctrines , and in course of time , the land was almost filled with them . Their zeal and their courage were unbounded , and their labours were unceas- ing . To preaching they added the powers of the pen and the ...
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... began , in conjunction with them , to withdraw himself from the established worship , and to hold meetings among themselves , where they in- dulged their devotional feelings in their own way . This conduct gave offence to the heads of ...
... began , in conjunction with them , to withdraw himself from the established worship , and to hold meetings among themselves , where they in- dulged their devotional feelings in their own way . This conduct gave offence to the heads of ...
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... began at length to relent . Though hasty , he was a man of an affectionate disposition , so that his own good feelings frequently opposed themselves to his anger on this occa- sion . His wife too , an amiable woman , lost no oppor ...
... began at length to relent . Though hasty , he was a man of an affectionate disposition , so that his own good feelings frequently opposed themselves to his anger on this occa- sion . His wife too , an amiable woman , lost no oppor ...
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... began with the following words : " There is a faith which overcomes the world , and there is a faith which is over- come by the world . " On this subject he enlarged , and this in so impressive a manner , that Penn was quite over- come ...
... began with the following words : " There is a faith which overcomes the world , and there is a faith which is over- come by the world . " On this subject he enlarged , and this in so impressive a manner , that Penn was quite over- come ...
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Life of William Penn, the Celebrated Quaker and Founder of Pennsylvania ... Joseph Barker No preview available - 2017 |
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Page 173 - It was not their custom to use hostile weapons against their fellow-creatures, for which reason they had come unarmed. Their object was not to do injury, and thus provoke the Great Spirit, but to do good They were...
Page 161 - Governments, like clocks, go from the motion men give them; and as governments are made and moved by men, so by them they are ruined too. Wherefore governments rather depend upon men, than men upon governments. Let men be good, and the government cannot be bad; if it be ill, they will cure it. But, if men be bad, let the government be never so good, they will endeavor to warp and spoil it to their turn.
Page 182 - My love and my life is to you, and with you, and no water can quench it, nor distance wear it out, or bring it to an end. I have been with you, cared over you, and served you with unfeigned love ; and you are beloved of me, and near to me beyond utterance. I bless you in the name and power of the Lord, and may God bless you with his righteousness, peace, and plenty, all the land over...
Page 58 - Take him away, take him away; take him out of the court.' PENN. 'I can never urge the fundamental laws of England, but you cry, " Take him away ! take him away !" But it is no wonder, since the Spanish Inquisition hath so great a place in the recorder's heart.
Page 154 - I have, and for my business here, know that after many waitings, watchings, solicitings, and disputes in council, this day my country was confirmed to me under the great seal of England, with large powers and privileges, by the name of Pennsylvania ; a name the king would give it in honor of my father.
Page 142 - ... we must give the liberty we ask, and cannot be false to our principles, though it were to relieve ourselves ; for we have good will to all men, and would have none suffer for a truly sober and conscientious dissent on any hand.
Page 166 - Therefore honour and obey her, my dear children, as your mother, and your father's love and delight; nay, love her too, for she loved your father with a deep and upright love, choosing him before all her many suitors...
Page 159 - I have sent my commissioners to treat with you about land, and a firm league of peace...
Page 183 - And thou, Philadelphia, the virgin settlement of this province, named before thou wert born, what love, what care, what service, and what travail has there been to bring thee forth and preserve thee from such as would abuse and defile thee...
Page 49 - I have broken, you do at once deny me an acknowledged right, and evidence to the whole world your resolution to sacrifice the privileges of Englishmen to your sinister and arbitrary designs.