Isaac Penington on why we are here

“We are here but awhile in this world, for the Lord to make use of us, and serve himself by us…. Now, feel the child’s nature, which chooseth nothing, but desires the fulfilling of the Father’s will.”

— Isaac Penington, 1679
Early English Quaker writer

Today’s Invitation

Allow Spirit to make use of you.

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What does Quakerism have to offer for the future?

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This month’s messages are a collaboration with guest editor Jon Watts, Quaker songwriter, videographer, and founder of Thee Quaker Project (the organization that publishes the Daily Quaker Message). Find out more about Jon.

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  • Isaac Penington

    Isaac Penington (1616–1679) was one of the early members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in England. He wrote about the Quaker movement and was an influential promoter and defender of it.

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