Penn, William, 1644-1718 to Friends, Bretheren and Sisters.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05806 Author/Creator: Penn, William, 1644-1718 Place Written: Sussex, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 July 1695 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy
In a sermon-like letter quoting the words of the apostle Paul, Penn instructs his flock: "You see by wh[ich] way God began his election. It was by tryals, yea great tryals, but promesses accompanied you, & strong faith." Written from Worminghurst, his estate in England.
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