Excerpts from “Some Fruits of Solitude” and two other works by Penn, one being advice on spiritually centered family life.
Leading and Being Led
The first third of a Pendle Hill pamphlet with the same name. An exploration of how we can know when the Holy Spirit is leading us to do something. Contains examples from Quaker history.
The Quaker Discovery; Room for the Infinite
Chapter from Kelly’s book “The Eternal Promise,” about early Friends, particularly George Fox, and the vision they had about spiritual insights coming directly from God.
Transforming the Visible: A Contemplative Among Activists
Canadian Friend in the UK who cannot do social action because of illness reminds us of the need to keep prayer and spiritual balance as the grounding of all of our action.
John Woolman, Quaker Saint
Talk given to a class on Quakerism in 1980; short biography of John Woolman with emphasis on his work for social justice and peaceful relations between white Americans, African Americans, and Native Americans/Indians.
Conversations on the True Harmony of Mankind and How It May Be Promoted
One of Woolman’s last writings; fantasy conversations between a “laborer” and other men who are rich, mostly demonstrating the testimonies of simplicity and living with integrity.
Swallowing Fenceposts: Some Lessons from the Quaker Past
Instruments of Peace and Love in the Hands of God
Chapter from book “Walk Worthy of Your Calling.” Cuban pastor’s short history of what life was like in Cuba YM in the 1960s and 70s and how he came to the ministry.
Variations on a Theme by Fox
Talk given at New England YM in 1994; Mexican Friend, long-time staff member of FWCC, describes Latin American Friends, gives a little of their history, and particularly appreciates the music in their worship services.
Today Was the Future Yesterday
Talk given to Ohio Valley YM, August, 1989. Historical context and reflections on the Quaker movement in both the 1600s and the 20th century.
