A collection of some passages (touching those called Quakers) which were writ by several that were, or still are, amongst that people whereby the reader may plainly see and perceive what spirit it is that acts their preachers and leaders; and how they have been foretold and faithfully warned of the day of perplexity, reproach, and ignominy, that is come and coming upon them. The second edition. To which is added, a preface, postscript and appendix, &c. by J.P.

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Title: A collection of some passages (touching those called Quakers) which were writ by several that were, or still are, amongst that people whereby the reader may plainly see and perceive what spirit it is that acts their preachers and leaders; and how they have been foretold and faithfully warned of the day of perplexity, reproach, and ignominy, that is come and coming upon them. The second edition. To which is added, a preface, postscript and appendix, &c. by J.P.
Author: Pennyman, John, 1628-1706.
Publication: London :: sold by A. Baldwin,; 1700.
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Subject terms: Quakers -- Controversial literature -- Early works to 1800.
Cite this Item: "A collection of some passages (touching those called Quakers) which were writ by several that were, or still are, amongst that people whereby the reader may plainly see and perceive what spirit it is that acts their preachers and leaders; and how they have been foretold and faithfully warned of the day of perplexity, reproach, and ignominy, that is come and coming upon them. The second edition. To which is added, a preface, postscript and appendix, &c. by J.P." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A54255.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 16, 2024.

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IT is impossible (says W. Mather) that the Pens now in Controversie, against Us Quakers, should be put a stop to, before there is a Reformation of our numerous Preachers. And also a Retractation of all the Errors of our Friends Books, be published.

P. 1.

CONSIDER this, you fierce Despisers of all Those who desire Your Reformation in Doctrine and Practice. You know where this cursed thing is, that causeth all this Disturbance; you still hide it, but out it must come, and be beaten to Powder.

P. 9.

The above is taken out of W. Mather's Book, printed this Year 1700. He has been a Quaker these 40 Years.