Mary Ann Kelty

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Mary Ann Kelty

Mary Ann Kelty (1789-1873) was a teacher and author in England. She who discovered the writings of early Friends later in her life. She never formally joined with them in membership (though she is said to have frequently attended the Friends’ meeting house at Peckham). She wrote the book “The Lives and Persecutions of the Primitive Quakers.”

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The perpetual Now

"Growth is the test of healthy life, and that which it behooves us to promote in our spiritual being. To this end, the soul should be in a state of perpetual progress.... Read more.

Tribulation brings us to God

"We are told that 'tribulation works patience,' that is to say, the opposition which trial gives to our desires… forms the meek and lovely temper called patience;... Read more.

A well-balanced mind does not come naturally

"It is a blessed thing to possess a cool, well-balanced, pure, healthy mind. But, it may well be asked, who does enjoy this noble possession? None, we may boldly... Read more.

Even to gray hairs will I carry you

"'I have made, and I will bear, and even to gray hairs will I carry you.' Precious promise! Forever trust in it. Dismiss all anxious fears, all quailings of the... Read more.