Project Gutenberg 2015-11-03 Public domain in the USA. 283 Wilbur, Henry Watson 1851 1914 Bond, Elizabeth Powell 1841 1926 11000030 The Life and Labors of Elias Hicks Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman, Library of Congress and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Life and Labors of Elias Hicks" by Henry Watson Wilbur is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life of Elias Hicks, a prominent figure in the Society of Friends (Quakers), exploring his spiritual journey, ministry, and the complexities surrounding his beliefs and practices within the context of his times. It delves into the details of his upbringing, his spiritual convictions, and the conflicts that arose within the religious community during his lifetime. The opening of the book introduces readers to the early life and background of Elias Hicks, illustrating his formative years in a Quaker household on Long Island. It highlights the influence of his ancestry and environment on his character and beliefs, detailing his struggles with youthful distractions and eventual commitment to a life of ministry. As the narrative unfolds, readers gain insight into Hicks' deep spiritual contemplations, his dedication to Quaker principles, and the challenges he faced in aligning his understanding of faith with the expectations of his community. The initial chapters set the stage for a profound exploration of Hicks as both a man of faith and a significant historical figure within the Quaker movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Quakers -- Biography Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830 Hicks family BX Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Religious Category: Religion/Spirituality 604767 2025-09-20T07:44:11.249766 text/html 579225 2024-10-22T23:22:52 text/html 550233 2025-09-20T07:44:19.943792 application/epub+zip 555088 2025-09-20T07:44:12.670768 application/epub+zip 255031 2025-09-20T07:44:11.930819 application/epub+zip 821753 2025-09-20T07:44:25.122722 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 767109 2025-09-20T07:44:19.185748 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392394 2022-09-22T18:09:12.456874 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 477373 2025-09-20T07:44:10.090877 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 457440 2024-10-22T23:22:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17266 2025-09-20T07:44:25.267692 application/rdf+xml 11911 2025-09-20T07:44:12.067808 image/jpeg 2151 2025-09-20T07:44:11.999817 image/jpeg 522353 2025-09-20T07:44:11.319766 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog