A Brief Exposition of the Established Principles and Regulations of the United Society of Believers Called ShakersEdward O. Jenkins, 1846 - 36 pages |
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... MANNER OF ADMITTING MEMBERS . It must be obvious to every reasonable person , that the foregoing principles are , in many respects , very contrary to the carnal and selfish nature of fallen man , and doubtless more so than those of any ...
... MANNER OF ADMITTING MEMBERS . It must be obvious to every reasonable person , that the foregoing principles are , in many respects , very contrary to the carnal and selfish nature of fallen man , and doubtless more so than those of any ...
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... MANNER OF GOVERNMENT . It must be obvious to every reflecting mind , that the gov- ernment of this Society cannot be of a tyrannical and arbi- trary character . Nor can any government which is not just and equitable in itself , long ...
... MANNER OF GOVERNMENT . It must be obvious to every reflecting mind , that the gov- ernment of this Society cannot be of a tyrannical and arbi- trary character . Nor can any government which is not just and equitable in itself , long ...
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... and manage their own temporal concerns . Any who choose , may live in that manner , and be owned as brethren and sisters in the gospel , so long as they live up to its requirements . : Parents are required to be kind and dutiful to 9.
... and manage their own temporal concerns . Any who choose , may live in that manner , and be owned as brethren and sisters in the gospel , so long as they live up to its requirements . : Parents are required to be kind and dutiful to 9.
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... manner , use , improve and dispose of their property wisely , and manage their affairs according to their own discretion . They may thus continue as long as it comports with their faith , their circumstances , and their spiritual ...
... manner , use , improve and dispose of their property wisely , and manage their affairs according to their own discretion . They may thus continue as long as it comports with their faith , their circumstances , and their spiritual ...
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... manner of life practiced in the Society , and are thus prepared to enter fully , freely and voluntarily , into a united and consecrated interest . These covenant and agree to dedicate and devote themselves and services , with all that ...
... manner of life practiced in the Society , and are thus prepared to enter fully , freely and voluntarily , into a united and consecrated interest . These covenant and agree to dedicate and devote themselves and services , with all that ...
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