Extracts from divers antient testimonies of Friends and others, corresponding with the doctrines of Christianity, recommended to the consideration, first, of ministers. Secondly, elders. Thirdly, to every member of the church, who makes a plain outward appearance; as a touch-stone from the spirit of Christ, through his servants, to try our practice by; first, in the education of our children, and instruction of our families in religion. Secondly, in getting and spending riches; in buildings, and furnishing them and our tables. Thirdly, in marriages, and costly entertainments at the same. Fourthly, in paying tithes. Fifthly, in trades or occupations, and merchandize.

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Extracts from divers antient testimonies of Friends and others, corresponding with the doctrines of Christianity, recommended to the consideration, first, of ministers. Secondly, elders. Thirdly, to every member of the church, who makes a plain outward appearance; as a touch-stone from the spirit of Christ, through his servants, to try our practice by; first, in the education of our children, and instruction of our families in religion. Secondly, in getting and spending riches; in buildings, and furnishing them and our tables. Thirdly, in marriages, and costly entertainments at the same. Fourthly, in paying tithes. Fifthly, in trades or occupations, and merchandize.
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[Wilmington, Del. :: Printed by James Adams,
1766]
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Society of Friends -- Doctrinal and controversial works.
Booksellers' advertisements -- Delaware -- Wilmington.
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"Extracts from divers antient testimonies of Friends and others, corresponding with the doctrines of Christianity, recommended to the consideration, first, of ministers. Secondly, elders. Thirdly, to every member of the church, who makes a plain outward appearance; as a touch-stone from the spirit of Christ, through his servants, to try our practice by; first, in the education of our children, and instruction of our families in religion. Secondly, in getting and spending riches; in buildings, and furnishing them and our tables. Thirdly, in marriages, and costly entertainments at the same. Fourthly, in paying tithes. Fifthly, in trades or occupations, and merchandize." In the digital collection Evans Early American Imprint Collection. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/N08099.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 5, 2024.

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