Recap of 2001 at the Quakerism Topic
The early Friends considered themselves "primitive Christianity revived" - restoring true Christianity from the apostasy which started very early. They were not interested in reforming an existing church, but rather freshly expressing the truth of a Christianity before any institutional church took strong hold. - From Are Quakers Protestants?
The essence of the value of silence, for Quakers as well as for monastics and others, is to free ourselves from influences other than from God. Silence, then, can open ourselves to God and let us truly listen to the Living Christ. - From Spiritual Silence
. . . the early Friends' practices of daily personal "times of retirement" and of worship that continued for several hours contributed substantially to them being in a condition to experience the power of the Lord in these ways. It is easy for contemporary Friends who live rather comfortable lifestyles in a political setting where they do not face the persecution that early Friends did to be much less serious about their spiritual lives. How many contemporary North American Friends have substantial daily times of devotion? We know that their worship, whether of the unprogrammed or pastorally-led variety, is usually limited to an hour. - From Power of the Lord
In utter dependence upon Jesus Christ as my everliving Savior, Teacher, Lord, and Friend, I will seek continual renewal through:- Renovaré covenant
- Spiritual exercises,
- Spiritual gifts, and
- Acts of service.
Nothing short of the Holy Spirit can really help forward the cause of righteousness on earth. - Elizabeth Gurney Fry
Never underestimate the power of your own prayer in the life of someone who is suffering. Prayer is something we can all do, at any time and under any circumstance. It is a beautiful gift from God to both the giver and receiver. - Lynn Johnson, in Friends Journal, June 2001
. . . it needs to be explicitly recognized that the future of Friends is not assured by its leaders having a correct analysis. It requires a people earnestly seeking God's direction and on fire for Jesus Christ. - From Future of the Friends Church
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