1839 FRIEND'S LIBRARY #3. Life of Thomas Shillitoe and Other 18th Century Quakers.

An excellent publication. C.H. Spurgeon repeatedly lauded the early Quaker leaders for their apostolical sacrifice and commitment to preach Christ and to dependence on the Spirit of God for the building of His Church. Though he of course differed from them on doctrinal issues, he lectured on George Foxe and in The Sword & The Trowel frequently excerpted from their works, especially those of biography, as here.  This attractive large 4to in full calf is from the original Philadelphia run of the foundational, "Friend's Library" series, containing standard lives. Excellent.  Evans, William [Ed.]., and Evans, Thomas [Ed.]. The Friend's Library: Comprising Journals, Doctrinal Treatises, and Other Writings of Members of the Religious Society of Friends. Edited by William Evans and Thomas Evans. Vol. III. Containing Life of Samuel Bownas; Memoir of Edward Chester; Life of Thomas Shillitoe; Memoir of Robert Sandham; Memoir of John Exham, Memoir of William Garton; Memoir of Thomas LLoyd. Philadelphia. Printed by Joseph Rakestraw, for the Editors. 1839. 488pp. A good + copy, bound in leather. Generally solid with one signature loose, but present and complete. Light to moderate foxing as shown.