Epistle 66
Experience unity with God and others by meeting in the light and dwelling in the power of the Lord God.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of gathering in the light of God to experience His presence and power during meetings. He encourages unity among friends, urging them to live in peace, love, and patience, while avoiding strife and conflict. Fox reminds the congregation of their dominion over creation as a blessing from God and calls for wisdom in their interactions, highlighting the need for edification and mutual support in their spiritual journey.
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All Friends, meet together in the light, that with it ye may see the Father of life amongst you in your meetings. And so, the Lord God of power be with you, and keep you.
And the Lord God Almighty give you dominion over the beasts of the field, and the fowls of the air, the fishes in the sea, and all creeping things [Gen 1:26,28]. And the Lord God Almighty be with you all! Farewell.
And all live in peace, in love, in life, and in the power of the Lord God, and keep your meetings, every one of you waiting in the power of God upon him; that in it ye may have unity with God, the Father, and the son [1 Jn 1:3], and one with another [1 Jn 1:7].
And, dear friends, let wisdom guide you in patience, and do not strive with any in meetings; but dwell in the power of the Lord God, that can bear and suffer all things [1 Cor 9:12, 13:7]. And make no strife [Phil 2:3] among Friends, but live in that which makes for peace, and love, and life, in which edification is known [Rom 14:19].
G. F.
Sermon Outline
- Unity with God and Each Other
- Meet in the light to see the Father of life
- Experience unity with God the Father and the Son
- Experience unity with one another
Key Quotes
“And so, the Lord God of power be with you, and keep you.” — George Fox
“And make no strife among Friends, but live in that which makes for peace, and love, and life,” — George Fox
Application Points
- Meet in the light and wait in the power of God to experience unity with God and others.
- Dwell in the power of the Lord God to live in peace and love.
- Let wisdom guide you in patience to avoid strife and conflict in meetings.