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
During the time of my imprisonment in Worcester, notwithstanding my
illness and want of health, and my being so often hurried to and fro
to London and back again, I wrote several books for the press; one
of which was called, _A Warning to England_. Another was, _To the
Jews, proving, by the Prophets, that the Messiah is come_. Another,
_Concerning Inspiration, Revelation, and Prophecy_. Another,
_Against all Vain Disputes_. Another, _For all Bishops and Ministers
to try themselves by the Scriptures_. Another, _To such as say, “We
love none but ourselves.”_ Another entitled, _Our Testimony
concerning Christ_. And another little book, _Concerning Swearing_;
being the first of those two that were given to the parliament.
Besides these, I wrote many papers and epistles to Friends to
encourage and strengthen them in their services for God, which some,
who had made profession of truth, but had given way to a seducing
spirit, and were departed from the unity and fellowship of the
gospel, in which Friends stand, endeavoured to discourage them from,
especially in their diligent and watchful care for the well-ordering
and managing of the affairs of the church of Christ.
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Footnote 33:
An officer who had power to force men to serve as sailors and
soldiers in the navy; a procedure long since abolished.
Footnote 34:
This is nearly the last mention of James Lancaster, whose name
occurs so often in these volumes. Perhaps there was no one who
associated so much in gospel labours with George Fox as he; not
only accompanying him throughout his visit to the western
hemisphere, but was also with him during his visit to Scotland in
1657, and to Ireland in 1669, and on these occasions it appears
that he frequently acted as his amanuensis. James Lancaster’s
residence was on the island of Walney, in Lancashire, and he was
convinced by George Fox during his visit to that county in 1652.
In the following year he came forth as a minister and in 1654,
went on a gospel mission to Scotland with Miles Halhead. In 1665,
he visited many of the midland counties of England.
Footnote 35:
When George Fox married the widow of Judge Fell, she had one son;
and seven daughters; viz., Margaret, who married John Rous;
Bridgett, married to John Draper; Isabel; Sarah, married to
William Mead; Mary, married to Thomas Lower; Susanna, married to
William Ingram; and Rachel, married to Daniel Abraham.
CHAPTER VII.
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