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In the Will of God, Stand
There’s a moment in the life of a Christian when you finally yield fully to God. Adapted from a longer tract by Kenneth Morse, “Conversion: Is it Gradual or Instantaneous?” in 1943.
Kenneth Morse
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On Coming to Love One’s Enemies
The Holy Spirit makes us able to love and gives us the specific leadings to live in that love.
Virginia Schurman
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On the Vocal Ministry
It is understood in such a Meeting that any messages that are spoken strive to be God’s word for these people at this time; that is, no one will speak unless he has prayerfully considered two questions: whether the message is God’s or his own, and whether it should be given to these people now,…
Ruth Pitman
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Our Divine Lord
Jesus is not simply a great teacher and a beautiful example. He is the proper object of faith and worthy of worship. He lives and reigns in the lives of his people.
Max Reich
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Taming Oneself
Just as we might tame an animal or enter into friendship with people, we need to tame ourselves so that we ready for God’s ever-available help and friendship.
Daniel Smiley
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Prayer
Prayer is actually something God does in us. When we turn to God in prayer, we turn to One who is always within us and waiting.
Virginia Schurman
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God’s Map
We all need maps, charts and diagrams to help us travel through life. Reading the Bible and thinking about what Jesus taught can help us.
Daniel Smiley
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How can I believe in God?
We can’t see wind, but we know what it does. We can believe in God because we feel his presence and can talk to him through prayer.
Stephen Leroy Angell
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A Key
Originally published in 1692, this tract was intended to explain Quakerism to those who did not know the truth about Friends. It is also a good introduction to new Friends and a refresher for old Friends.
William Penn
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A Quaker View of the Christian Revelation
The experience of the living presence of Christ is the basis for Quakerism. The continuing presence brings about a new relationship between God and individuals, but also between God and his people as a group.
John H. Curtis