02498cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000370012624500390016326400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850802100041952013050062953400450193465300250197965300280200465300170203270000390204985600430208899900170213150374UtSlPG20260610134146.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a11000030  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aWilbur, Henry Watson,d1851-191414aThe Life and Labors of Elias Hicks 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-11-03  aProduced by Emmanuel Ackerman, Library of Congress and the
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available by The Internet Archive)  a"The Life and Labors of Elias Hicks" by Henry Watson Wilbur is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life of Elias Hicks, a prominent figure in the Society of Friends (Quakers), exploring his spiritual journey, ministry, and the complexities surrounding his beliefs and practices within the context of his times. It delves into the details of his upbringing, his spiritual convictions, and the conflicts that arose within the religious community during his lifetime.  The opening of the book introduces readers to the early life and background of Elias Hicks, illustrating his formative years in a Quaker household on Long Island. It highlights the influence of his ancestry and environment on his character and beliefs, detailing his struggles with youthful distractions and eventual commitment to a life of ministry. As the narrative unfolds, readers gain insight into Hicks' deep spiritual contemplations, his dedication to Quaker principles, and the challenges he faced in aligning his understanding of faith with the expectations of his community. The initial chapters set the stage for a profound exploration of Hicks as both a man of faith and a significant historical figure within the Quaker movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aQuakers -- Biography  aHicks, Elias, 1748-1830  aHicks family1 aBond, Elizabeth Powell,d1841-192640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50374  c91212d91212