The source of my knowledge of divine things

“I can truly ascribe all my knowledge in divine things to the inward manifestation of grace and truth, the teaching of the Holy Spirit. It was Christ, the Light of the world, the Life of men, who opened to me the Scriptures, and gave me a discerning of their meaning; and, as I was faithful and obedient to the pointings of Truth, I was favored with further and clearer discoveries thereof.”

— David Ferris, 1779
Quaker minister

Today’s Invitation

Be faithful to the pointing of Truth, that you may be favored with further discoveries.

This Week’s Query

When has your Quaker faith come into contrast or conflict with the practices or expectations of the wider world?

What did you learn about yourself and your faith?

Share your response!

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  • David Ferris

    David Ferris (1707–1779) was a Quaker minister and abolitionist. He was born into a Connecticut Congregationalist family and attended Yale with the intention of becoming a minister, but kept stumbling over questions that the established church could not answer to his satisfaction. He became a convinced Quaker and an active member of his meeting in Wilmington, DE.

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