A Brief Exposition of the Established Principles and Regulations of the United Society of Believers, Called ShakersHoffman and White, 1834 - 36 pages |
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... devote their services , freely , to support the in- terest of the family of which they are members , so long as they continue in that order ; stipulating , at the same time , to claim no pecuniary compensation for their ser- vices . But ...
... devote their services , freely , to support the in- terest of the family of which they are members , so long as they continue in that order ; stipulating , at the same time , to claim no pecuniary compensation for their ser- vices . But ...
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... devoted to the uses and purposes of the insti tution . This class constitutes what is called church or- der , or church relation . To enter fully into this " order , is considered by the Society to be a matter of the utmost importance ...
... devoted to the uses and purposes of the insti tution . This class constitutes what is called church or- der , or church relation . To enter fully into this " order , is considered by the Society to be a matter of the utmost importance ...
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... devoted to the common support of the family ; but to prevent fraud or imposition , no transfer of property is made to the deacons or to any other person . As this order is merely probationary , the utmost cau- tion is used to prevent ...
... devoted to the common support of the family ; but to prevent fraud or imposition , no transfer of property is made to the deacons or to any other person . As this order is merely probationary , the utmost cau- tion is used to prevent ...
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... devoted , or labor performed under such conditions . Let us , then , in the first place , inquire : Is it just and right to retain such donations , in the eye of the law ? The answer is clear , that if the law grants the liberty of ...
... devoted , or labor performed under such conditions . Let us , then , in the first place , inquire : Is it just and right to retain such donations , in the eye of the law ? The answer is clear , that if the law grants the liberty of ...
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... devoted ? For any thing further on this point , we refer to the ever memorable facts record- ed in the acts of the Apostles , where it is said , " The multitude of them that believed were of one heart , and of one soul ; neither said ...
... devoted ? For any thing further on this point , we refer to the ever memorable facts record- ed in the acts of the Apostles , where it is said , " The multitude of them that believed were of one heart , and of one soul ; neither said ...
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Page 28 - And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul : neither said any of them that aught of the things which he possessed was his own } but they had all things common.
Page 33 - For whosoever will save his life shall lose it ; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the Gospel's, the same shall save it.
Page 22 - Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of victuals, usury of any thing that is lent upon usury : unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury ; but unto thy brother thou shalt not lend upon usury...
Page 22 - EvpresseH fn 2Lffe. 1 So let our lips and lives express The holy gospel we profess ; So let our works and virtues shine, To prove the doctrine all divine. 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honors of our Saviour, God, When the salvation reigns within, And grace subdues the power of sin. 3 Our flesh and sense must be denied, Passion and envy, lust and pride, While justice, temperance, truth, and love, Our inward piety approve.
Page 28 - If a man vow a vow unto the Lord, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.
Page 28 - So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
Page 5 - Do good to all men, as far as opportunity and ability may serve, by administering acts of charity and kindness, and promoting light and truth among mankind. ' Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.' "7. TRUTH. — This principle is opposed. to falsehood, lying, deceit, and hypocrisy, and implies fidelity, reality, good, earnest sincerity, and punctuality in keeping vows and promises. These principles are the genuine basis of our institution, planted by its first founders,...
Page 6 - ... years of understanding sufficient to judge for themselves, and who choose to go with their mother, they are not to be disinherited on that account. Though the character of this institution has been much censured on this ground, yet we boldly assert that the rule above stated has never, to our knowledge, been violated by this society.
Page 11 - These covenant and agree to devote themselves and services, with all they possess, to the service of God, and the support of the Gospel, forever, solemnly promising never to bring debt or damage, claim or demand, against the Society, or against any member thereof, for any property or service they may thus have devoted to the uses and purposes of the institution.
Page 13 - Children are early led into the knowledge of the sacred Scriptures, instructed in their history, and practically taught the divine precepts contained in them, particularly those of Jesus Christ and his Apostles. They are...