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  1. A portraiture of Quakerism. Taken from a view of the education and discipline, social manners, civil and political economy, religious principles and character, of the Society of Friends by Thomas Clarkson, 2010-08-30
  2. The principles of religion: As professed by the society of Christians, called Friends ; written for the instruction of their youth, and for the information of strangers / by Henry Tuke by Henry Tuke, 1819
  3. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES AND ANECDOTES OF MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS by Religious Society of Friends, 1870-01-01
  4. Journal of the life and religious labors of Thomas Scattergood: a minister of the gospel in the Society of Friends by Thomas Scattergood, 2010-09-07
  5. Observations On the Religious Peculiarities of the Society of Friends by Joseph John Gurney, 2010-01-12
  6. The Society Of Friends And What It Stands For by William Whiting, 2010-05-22
  7. An American View Of The Causes Which Have Led To The Decline Of The Society Of Friends In Great Britain And Ireland (1860) by Samuel Macpherson Janney, 2010-09-10
  8. Divisions in the Society of Friends by Thomas Henry Speakman, 2010-03-07
  9. A treatise on fundamental doctrines of the Christian religion: in which are illustrated the profession, ministry, worship, and faith of the Society of Friends by Jesse Kersey, 2010-09-01
  10. Biographical Notices Of Members Of The Society Of Friends V1: Containing The Life Of George Fox (1813) by Henry Tuke, 2008-08-18
  11. Journal of Ann Branson; A Minister of the Gospel in the Society of Friends by Ann Branson, 2010-03-26
  12. The Friends' Library: Comprising Journals, Doctrinal Treatises, and Other Writings of Members of the Religious Society of Friends, Volume 2 (German Edition) by Anonymous, 2010-03-05
  13. Further Proceedings of the Joint Committee Appointed by the Society of Friends: Constituting the Yearly Meetings of Genessee [!] New York, Philadelphia ... the Condition of the Seneca Nation of India
  14. A memoir of the life and religious labors of Edward Burrough: an eminent servant of Christ and minister of the Gospel in The Society of Friends by William Evans, 2010-09-07

81. A Quaker Understanding Of Jesus Christ, Part 1, By Arthur O. Roberts - QuakerInf
An exploration of how the Religious society of friends (Quakers) views Jesus Christ, by Arthur O. Roberts, Professorat-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA.
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var site="sm1QuakerInfo" A Quaker Understanding
of Jesus Christ
Part 1 of 4

by Arthur O. Roberts Originally published October 1, 1999 at Suite101.com [EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is taken, by permission, from an article, "A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ", by Arthur O. Roberts in Quaker Religious Thought , Vol. 29, No. 3, July 1999. Due to the length of that article, it is published online in four parts. The article was adapted from a paper read at the Quaker Theological Discussion Group, Orlando, Florida, November 21, 1998, and responses to it. Arthur Roberts is a past Editor of Quaker Religious Thought . He is the author of many journal articles, poems, devotional pieces, books, and other writings. He has served in the past as Professor of Religion and Philosophy and as Dean of Faculty at George Fox University , as well as a pastor in Friends' (Quaker) churches. Quaker Religious Thought is published two times a year, and subscription information can be obtained from

82. Religous Society Of Friends, Ojai CA
The following are some other areas of interest for Friends and those who wouldlike to learn more about the Religious society of friends (Quakers)
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About our meeting...
The Ojai Friends Worship Group is a small, unprogrammed group under the care of Santa Barbara Monthly Meeting with an average attendance of about seven. We meet Sunday at 10 AM at The Gables, Apt 20, 701 North Montgomery, Ojai. For more information about our group send us an e-mail at OjaiQuakers (e-mail sent in care of Val Schorre) or phone us at 1(805) 640-0444.
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if you perfer to hear the message over the phone than in Real Audio. These quotations by well known Quaker authors are changed every week.
W. Norman Cooper
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Looking Deep Within
The author, Thomas Carlyle, wrote something to the effect that if you look deep enough you will find harmony. Why not make this day a day in which you look deep enough. Why not make this a day in which you plunge beneath the surface of the contradictions that seem all around youcontradictions such as love and hatred, health and sickness, selflessness and selfishness.
Look so deep within yourself that you accept your ability to love. If you look deep enough within yourself, you will find your genuine Selfhooda Selfhood replete with all the good and harmony that you actually need.

83. Religious Society Of Friends
Burlington's first European settlers were members of the Religioussociety of friends, or Quakers. Religious society of friends.
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The first Europeans to settle Burlington were members of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. Founded by George Fox in seventeenth-century England, the Friends quickly met with persecution for their refusal to bear arms, take oaths, and pay tithes. Less than a quarter-century after the Society was founded, Friends began leaving England for the religious freedom of America. More than one third of those originally purchasing land in Burlington had been fined or imprisoned for their beliefs in England. Even as their ship, the Kent, sailed down the Thames River, King Charles II boarded it from his royal barge and wished them a safe voyage. As the King's own laws led to much of the abuse the Quakers received in England, this blessing is usually viewed as a polite "go away," at best. Since 1677, Burlington has been the home of many Friends, including

84. Richmond Declaration Of Faith Of 1887 - QuakerInfo.com
The Richmond Declaration of Faith of 1887 is the classic statement of faith of the Orthodox branch of the Religious society of friends (Quakers).
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var site="sm1QuakerInfo" Declaration of Faith Issued by the Richmond Conference in 1887
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EXPLANATORY NOTE: A conference of 95 delegates appointed by 12 Friends (Quaker) yearly meetings representing the Orthodox branch of Friends across the world met in Richmond, Indiana in September 1887. This conference issued a Declaration of Faith , which has been widely used by Orthodox Friends ever since. This is one of the three major doctrinal documents for Orthodox Friends. The others are the Letter to the Governor of Barbadoes and Essential Truths (N.B. It should be understood that the quotations from Scripture are made from the Authorized Version unless stated to be from the Revised Version.) It is under a deep sense of what we owe to Him who has loved us that we feel called upon to offer a declaration of those fundamental doctrines of Christian truth that have always been professed by our branch of the Church of Christ.
OF GOD
We believe in one holy, (Isa. 6:3, 58:15) almighty, (Gen. 17:1) all-wise, (Rom. 11:33, 16:27) and everlasting (Ps 90:1-2) God, the Father, (Matt 11:25-27) the Creator (Gen 1:1) and Preserver (Job 7:20) of all things; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, by whom all things were made, (John 1:30) and by whom all things consist; (Col 1:17) and in one Holy Spirit, proceeding from the Father and the Son, (John 15:26, 16:7) the Reprover (John 16:8) of the world, the Witness for Christ, (John 15:26) and the Teacher, (John 14:26) Guide, (John 16:13) and Sanctifier (2 Thess 2:13) of the people of God; and that these three are one in the eternal Godhead; (Matt 28:19, John 10:30, 17:21) to whom be honor, praise, and thanksgiving, now and forever. Amen.

85. Madison Monthly Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (Quakers)
Madison Monthly Meeting of the society of friends 1704 Roberts CourtMadison Wisconsin 537112029 (608) 256-2249 This page is best
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MMM ABOUT QUAKERS CONCERNS New to our site:
  • Some responses to the tragedy of 11 September. Not Just, Another War MMM response (in concert with the Madison Mennonite Church and other Madison area organizations and churches) to our government's military and other actions to overthrow the Iraqi government. Public Minutes The MMM Monthly Meeting for Business has approved this minute opposing the pre-emptive war on Iraq
MMM More about Madison Monthly Meeting: who we are, when and where we worship. About Quakers Quakerism began over 350 years ago. Explore our history and beliefs. Concerns Learn about our religious and social concerns. Site Map Index of our web site. Map to Meetinghouse How to find our Meetinghouse. Traveling? Want to visit a meeting for worship near Madison? Here are some meetings who would welcome your visit. Roof Learn about our solar panel roof Some interesting history A history of Blue River Quarterly Meeting. Madison Meeting was a part of Blue River Quarterly Meeting from 1937 through 1952. Madison Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends
1704 Roberts Court
Madison Wisconsin 53711-2029
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86. The Phelps-Stokes Fund - Membership
Washington DC Office • • Programs and Projects • Publications and EducationalResources • • society of friends of the PhelpsStokes Fund •
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87. Barclay's Apology
The premier classical doctrinal book of the Religious society of friends (Quakers).
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An Apology
for the
True Christian Divinity
by
Robert Barclay
first published in 1678
Quaker Heritage Press
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Glenside, PA 19038
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Peter D. Sippel
120 East Street Rd., G3-O4
Warminster, PA 18974
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Contents Editor's Introduction [p. iii] Glossary [p. vii] Apology for the True Christian Divinity

88. Society Of Friends And Former Associates Of The MPIfG
society of friends and Former Associates of the MaxPlanck Institute for the Study of Societies.
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Society of Friends and Former Associates
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for the Study of Societies Annual Subscription Membership Application (PDF) For Members Only The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) is an institute for advanced research in the social sciences. It builds a bridge between theory and policy by conducting basic research on the self-organization and governance of modern societies. The members of the Society of Friends and Former Associates of the MPIfG support the Institute through financial and non-material contributions. Former staff, research fellows and visiting researchers contribute to the Institute’s research after they have left, while friends of the MPIfG identify with its aims and objectives. The aim of the Society is to foster exchange of ideas between friends and former researchers of the MPIfG and enable them to stay in contact with each other and with the Institute. The Society promotes the dialogue with interested social groups and helps the MPIfG present its work to the public. Membership of the Society is open to individuals and organizations. The Society collects from its members an annual subscription while accepting any further donations they might like to make.

89. HEINRICH-HEINE-UNIVERSITÄT DÜSSELDORF / A PORTRAIT
HEINRICHHEINE-UNIVERSITÄT DÜSSELDORF A PORTRAIT, THE society of friends ANDBENEFACTORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DÜSSELDORF. . A university needs friends.
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90. Quaker Homiletics Online Anthology
A compilation of historical sermons given by ministers of the Religious society of friends (Quakers).
http://www.qhpress.org/quakerpages/qhoa/qhoa.htm
THE QUAKER HOMILETICS ONLINE ANTHOLOGY
A Division of QuakerPages , also including The Quaker Writings Home Page.
Edited by Peter Sippel
Dedicated to presenting and renewing the Christian testimony of the Society of Friends
NEW MATERIAL. Also incorporated into the various sections.
THE 17TH CENTURY
THE 18TH CENTURY.
THE 19TH CENTURY:
19th Century "Hicksite" 19th Century "Orthodox" "Conservative." 19th Century "Orthodox" "Gurneyite." 19th Century "Orthodox" "Beaconite" And "Holiness."
THE 20TH CENTURY:
20th Century "Conservative." 20th Century "Social Gospel." 20th Century "Evangelical."

91. E-zine-list: Keyword: Religious Society Of Friends
Keywords religion (70) , Quaker (3) , Friends (9) , Religious society of friends(2) , books (172) , reviews (307) , literature (233) , Christian (64
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92. "Negro Membership In The Society Of Friends," (Part 2) By Henry Cadbury (1936)
NEGRO MEMBERSHIP IN THE society of friends (1). Henry Cadbury. (Part Two). Butshe is explicitly referred to as a member of the society of friends.
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NEGRO MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (1)
Henry Cadbury (Part Two) Journal of Negro History, 21, This Document is on The Quaker Writings Home Page. A Scotch Friend, John Wigham, who was present in this monthly meeting, describes the case in his journal as follows:
The case of a Mulatto woman, who had applied for membership with Friends, came before the meeting: a committee had been appointed to visit her, and reported their satisfaction as to her convincement but thought it unsafe to receive her on account of her colour! After much discussion it was at last concluded to refer the matter to the Quarterly Meeting. How hard it is to overcome old prejudices. (70)
The Quarterly Meeting adopted the following course:
From Rahway and Plainfield Monthly Meeting, we are informed that Cynthia Myers, a Mulatto woman, had applied to be received into membership with them, had been visited by a committee from their meeting, who made a favorable report respecting her, yet as they could not fully unite in judgment in her case, it was referred to this Meeting where claiming our solid attention, and many friends expressing their sentiments thereon, it was thought best to refer it to the Yearly Meeting as friends here could not unite in the propriety of receiving The (sic) without the concurrence of that meeting (71)
The Yearly Meeting appointed a committee to consider the question, to which both women Friends and visitors from other parts were admitted. Their report made in writing and accepted by the Yearly Meeting stated:

93. Quakerreader
An historical review of the Beanite branch of the Religious society of friends, located in the Western United States and independent of the major branches of Friends.
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A Western Quaker Reader Writings by and about Independent Quakers in the Western United States, 1929-1999 This is how Howard Brinton (founder of the Pacific Coast Association and author of Friends For 300 Years ) described the evolution of the independent Quaker movement and Pacific Yearly Meeting. A Western Quaker Reader To order your copy, send a check made out to Friends Bulletin for $23 (to cover postage and and handling) to 5238 Andalucia Court, Whittier CA 90601. To find out more about Western Friends, use this search engine or go to the table of contents. The editor will be coming to Philadelphia to give a presentation about Western Quakers on Tuesday, March 20, 2001. He will speak at Friends Center during lunch and at Arch Street Meetinghouse at 7:00 PM. For more information, contact the editor at Friends Bulletin . The editor is also available to give presentations at local Meetings and Quaker gatherings. What Friends Are Saying About A Western Quaker Reader Quiet Rebels and many other books.

94. "Negro Membership In The Society Of Friends," Henry Cadbury, Part 4: Notes
NEGRO MEMBERSHIP IN THE society of friends. (78) See the pamphlet Proceedings ofthe society of friends in the Case of William Bassett, Worcester, Mass., 1840.
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NEGRO MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
by Henry Cadbury Part Four: Footnotes This Document is on The Quaker Writings Home Page Erratas There appear to be printer's errors in the original at notes 9,43; In some instances, marked with a #, the copy was illegible and parts of the note are my best guess.
(1) In this paper I limit myself to the American continent. Hence I do not refer to the large Quaker membership of Negroes in Jamaica, nor do I include by name any of the living Negro members of Friends' meetings in various parts of the United States.
(2) Joseph Besse, A Collection of the Sufferings of the People Called Quakers, 1753, Vol. II, p. 324.
(3) Joan Vokins in 1680 held "two or three meetings in a day both among the blacks, and also among the white people" in Barbados (God's Mighty Power Magnified.... Joan Vokins, New Edit., Cockermouth, 1871, p. 43) and also in Nevis (ibid., p. 62), and mentions no opposition. For Negro improvements in Nevis, see Besse, op. cit., p. 361.
(4) Gospel Family Order (1701 Edit.), p. 22. When Fox was in Barbados meetings were "set up in every Friend's house among Blacks, some 200, some 300," Cambridge Journal, 1911, ii., 255. Cf. Journal of Friends Historical Society, ix, 1912, p. 5: "We have set up meetings in their particular families for the masters and dames to admonish their servants both whites and blacks."
(5) "Negroes' Meetings in Families," Journal of William Edmundson, 1715, p. 71.

95. Religious Life: SAR Members: Society Of Friends/Quakers
society of friends/Quakers. The Stanford Quaker student group meets forstudy in Quaker dialog format, silent worship, and fellowship
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Society of Friends/Quakers
The Stanford Quaker student group meets for study in "Quaker dialog" format, silent worship, and fellowship at 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month while school is in session. While the usual hosts, Eric Roberts and Lauren Rusk, are away this quarter, they will meet at the nearby home of Randy Mont-Reynaud at 2075 Bowdoin Street in College Terrace. For more information on the location, call Randy Mont-Reynaud at 725-2495 (w) or 858-1558 (h).
There is also a drop-in Quaker student lunch (bring your own) on Thursdays at about noon, usually at one of the wood tables on the rear patio of the Tresidder Coffee House (if rain, they move indoors). It is a time for informal talk and questions on Quaker belief and practice. For information or to suggest a discussion topic, call Eric Sabelman at 493-5000 x63345 (w) or 322-2455 (h).
Sunday worship is 10:30 a.m. at Palo Alto Friends Meetinghouse, 957 Colorado Ave. (856-0744). Call Eric Sabelman for information or transportation.

96. The Autobiography Of George Fox
Complete online text of the Journal of George Fox, the autobiography of the founder of the Religious society of friends.
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97. Joining The Religious Society Of Friends
Joining the Religious society of friends. The Religious society of friendsis better known for its peace testimony than for anything else.
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Joining the Religious Society of Friends Meeting for Worship is open to all, but not everyone present at Meeting is a member of the Religious Society of Friends. Eventually most attenders begin to consider if and when they should apply for membership. This page deals with some of the questions which may arise. It is one person's view, and other people would probably emphasise different points, but as a whole it has the approval of the Elders of Lewes Meeting. How the present practice developed Until this century, new members were generally the children of Quakers, acquiring their membership as 'birthright' Friends. This is no longer possible, but there are still many Friends who were born into the Society. Parents may still, if they wish, apply to have a child (aged less than sixteen years) admitted into membership. On reaching the age of sixteen the child may then write to the Monthly Meeting Clerk to indicate a personal acceptance. Friends are aware that many such young people will prefer to defer such a decision, and many who as teenagers show little interest in the Society return to it in their twenties, thirties, or later. Those joining from outside were 'convinced' Friends. The procedure for joining was simple. The applicant wrote a letter to the Clerk of the Monthly Meeting which then appointed two Friends to visit, and their report was the basis for the decision as to whether they should be accepted. The procedures for application, for visiting, and the decision-making of the Monthly Meeting will be described in more detail later.

98. Quakers - Society Of Friends, My Life, My Faith
My 'Quaker' (Friends) beliefs, me and my family and friends.Category Society Religion and Spirituality Personal Pages...... Nedstat Counter. Email me! lindesc@callnow.com. This many friends ofFriends have visited this site! Add Me! Copyright©1998, Lindes, Inc.
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A Quaker's Witness It is Christ, the Word who delivers us from sin, not the words of scripture. No pope nor pastor can tell you God's will for your life. There is no physical bread nor wine that can purify your soul. God's house cannot be built with human hands. There is one, even Christ Jesus who can speak to thy condition!
This is the foundation of Christianity, it is what has done away with the law of sin, to write God's law on our hearts. This is the truth that ended the hireling priesthood, for Christ Himself is our Sacrifice and our Mediator. This is the Grace the sets aside our past sins, and the Power that can transform us, engraft us to Christ, that we may by His blood become meek and pure and bear the fruit of salvation.
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99. George Fox - Contents
The autobiography of the founder of the Religious society of friends (Quakers). First published in 1694. This is the Rufus Jones edition, 1908.
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Street Corner Society A Quaker Page World Upside Down
GEORGE FOX
An Autobiography
Edited with an Introduction and Notes by
Rufus M. Jones, M.A., Litt. D
Professor of Philosophy in Haverford College Notes on this version
Contents
Chapter I. Boyhood A Seeker, 1624-1648.
Chapter II. The First Years of Ministry, 1648-1649.
Chapter III. The Challenge and the First Taste of Prison, 1648-1649.
Chapter IV. A Year in Derby Prison, 1650-1651.
Chapter V. One Man May Shake the Country for Ten Miles, 1651-1652.
Chapter VI. A New Era Begins, 1652.
Chapter VII. In Prison Again, 1653.
Chapter VIII. A Visit to Oliver Cromwell, 1653-1654.
Chapter IX. A Visit to the Southern Counties Which Ends in Launceston Jail, 1655-1656.
Chapter X. Planting the Seed in Wales, 1656-1657.
Chapter XI. In the Home of the Covenanters, 1657. Chapter XII. Great Events in London, 1658-1659. Chapter XIII. In the First Year of King Charles, 1660. Chapter XIV. Labors, Dangers and Sufferings, 1661-1662. Chapter XV. In Prison for not Swearing, 1662-1665. Chapter XVI. A Year in Scarborough Castle, 1665-1666.

100. History Of The Religious Society Of Friends Of The Truth
History of the Religious society of friends of the Truth. Friends’Foundations In seventeenth century England, religion was a central
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In seventeenth century England, religion was a central concern not only of individuals but of the State. The civil government, whether king or parliament, chose which denomination to “establish.” As temporal power changed hands in vicious civil wars, sometimes Catholics, sometimes The Church of England, sometimes Puritans ruled the land. Each faction, when it had the power, insisted that all subjects attend its worship, adhere to its theology, and pay its tithes. The established church was a broker of wealth and power to its clergy, who vied for rich parishes. Dissenters were persecuted severely. Many “priests” or “ministers” were hypocritical if not corrupt - busy climbing higher on the backs of their parishioners rather than humbly serving them. But a new Spirit was afoot. The Bible was becoming widely published and read in common English (this is when the King James Bible was produced) and the laity was beginning to seek the truth, rather than just accepting what the established church of the moment declared the truth to be. Around 1650, a number of these seekers rediscovered the fundamentals of primitive Christianity. At first, they called themselves, “the innocent people of God,” or, “Friends of the Truth.” Theirs was a revolutionary discovery which challenged not only the specific tenets of all the other Christian sects, it challenged the fundamental nature or all religions which were, “made by hands.”

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