THE POWER OF TRUTH IS GREAT, IT MUST AND WILL PREVAIL, LIBRARY EC 9.3-41 ADVERTISEMENT. This small publication has a twofold object. First, to exhibit the people commonly called Shakers, in their proper character, as citizens of the commonwealth, and under the influence and operation of its laws. In this view, it is presented to the statesman, whether legislator, lawyer, judge, or jurist. Second, to solve the many questions proposed by the religious world, concerning these singular people, as a religious community. For this purpose, it is offered to the professors of religion, of all societies, and all candid inquirers. The EXPOSITION, in its first form, was hastily written, for the purpose of obviating a defamatory bill presented to the Legislature of New York. It is now revised for the press, with such corrections and additions as appear to be necessary, in order to present a short, clear, and more comprehensive view to the intelligent and candid reader, by the surviving original author. Those who may desire further information concerning the United Society, are referred to a work entitled "The Testimony of Christ's Second Appearing,” of about 600 pages, 12mo., containing a plain illustration of the work and dealings of God from the "Beginning." And to a work of about equal size, entitled," Dun. lavy's Manifesto," containing very clear reasonings in favor of the true Gospel of Christ's Second Appearing. Also, to a smaller work of near 400 pages, 12mo., entitled Millennial Church,” containing a summary view of the rise, progress, and practical order of the Society. These volumes may be obtained in any branch of this com. munity. |