The journal of George Fox, vol. 2 of 2 : $b Being an historical account of his life, travels, sufferings, and Christian experiences.Fox, George
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The journal of George Fox, vol. 2 of 2 : $b Being an historical account of his life, travels, sufferings, and Christian experiences.
Fox, George
Fox, George, 1624-1691
1671-1672.—His wife being still detained a prisoner, George Fox puts
two women Friends upon going to the king to procure her
discharge, which he granted under the broad seal, to clear her
person and estate after being a prisoner under premunire ten
years—he sails for the plantations in America with several other
Friends—chased by a Sallee man-of-war—the master in a strait
asks advice of George Fox, who seeks counsel of the Lord, and is
assured of their preservation—the event verifies the
prediction—they land at Barbadoes after a seven weeks’ passage—a
man in the island, who was greatly incensed against George Fox
without just cause, and who had threatened his life, died a few
days before his landing—is laid up for some weeks—writes to
Friends in England—exhorts Friends to care and watchfulness in
regard to marriages, keeping registers and records, providing
burial grounds, &c.—to deal mildly with their negroes, and,
after certain years of servitude, to set them free—writes a
further exhortation to Friends in England—visits the governor,
who is very kind—has many large meetings, and there is a great
convincement; Colonel Lyne testifies how much Friends exalt
Christ in all his offices beyond what he had ever heard—the
priests rage, and try in vain to stir up persecution—there is
much clamour and cavilling against Friends, and many slanders
and false reports are issued, which George Fox answers in a
paper addressed to the governor—the governor visits him—writes
to his wife—sails for Jamaica, where he has many meetings, and
many are convinced—Elizabeth Hooton dies there.
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