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100 1 _aWaln, Robert,
_d1765-1836
245 1 0 _aObservations on the Sermons of Elias Hicks :
_bIn Several Letters to Him; With Some Introductory Remarks, Addressed to the Junior Members of the Society of Friends.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-10-11
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
520 _a"Observations on the Sermons of Elias Hicks" by Robert Waln is a critical examination of the sermons delivered by Elias Hicks, a notable figure in the Society of Friends, written in the early 19th century. The text serves not only as a commentary on Hicks's interpretations of Christian doctrine but also as a broader exploration of the theological conflicts within the Quaker community. This work is aimed particularly at the younger members of the Society, emphasizing the importance of maintaining doctrinal integrity amidst rising radical interpretations. The opening portion introduces the context of a societal shift within the Society of Friends, detailing concerns over the departure from traditional principles. It begins with a reflection on the author's earlier admiration for the harmonious conduct of the Society's affairs and addresses the perceived decline in order and spiritual humility among its members. Waln expresses alarm at what he sees as a growing impatience with established church governance, driven by an exuberance among younger members influenced by Hicks. He articulates a call for introspection among Friends about their reactions to emerging doctrines that challenge foundational beliefs, laying the groundwork for a detailed critique of Hicks's teachings throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHicks, Elias, 1748-1830
653 _aSociety of Friends -- Hicksite controversy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58078
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