Author: tractfriends
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The Christian’s Joy
There is a peace and joy that goes beyond understanding. We will find it as we yield to God’s will that we partake in Christian joy.
Author Unknown
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Exploring the Bible
The BIble is a book about life. Its pages give us true direction. To neglect the Bible is to lose a wise and helpful companion. To receive its teaching would lead to that which opens a door to true freedom.
Mary Channel Stevens
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Silence
Being still before God is our soul’s deepest need. We must have quiet hours and times of waiting on the Lord. This is where we renew our strength.
Martin Hope Sutton
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The Gathered Meeting
The ground and foundation of a gathered meeting is the real presence of God. We need to be prepared to enter worship and to be open to being spoken through and prayed through.
Thomas R. Kelly
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The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the glorified Christ. When the day of the Spirit broke in power on the day of Pentecost, mighty results followed. One result of this new experience was the formation of a new fellowship.
Max I. Reich
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The Inspired Ministry
Thomas Gould (1813-1856) was a Wilburite minister in New England Yearly Meeting. He left no journal, but described two incidents in his writings. One is a story of minister Isaac Lawton and boy who spoke during meeting and, and the other is about James Scribbens, who did not have many natural talents, but yet had…
Thomas Gould
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The Sealed Epistle of George Fox
This epistle was found in George Fox’s belongings after his death in 1690/91. It was sealed with the instructions “not to be opened before the time.” This final declaration and testimony remind Friends to maintain worship of and unity in Christ. It also encourages Friends to be steadfast and faithful, despite difficulties. From the 1694…
George Fox
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To Friends in the Ministry
Dwell in the power and dread of the Lord of life, and of heaven and earth, that you may be preserved in the wisdom of God. From George Fox’s Journal in 1656.
George Fox
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True Spiritual Liberty
Spiritual liberty is the power to live a life not dominated by evil but lived in the freedom of the Spirit.
William Penn
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Welcome to Friends Meeting for Worship
God directs the worship, and we receive guidance and direction for our lives.
Tract Association of Friends