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The presence in the midst : reflections on discernment / Peter J. Eccles.

Title
The presence in the midst : reflections on discernment / Peter J. Eccles.
Author
Eccles, Peter J., 1945-
Publication
London : Quaker Books, c2009.

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Additional Authors
  • Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre
  • Britain Yearly Meeting (Society of Friends)
Description
156 p.; 22 cm.
Summary
How do we make sense of and respond to our experience of the world around us? How do we discern well together? By considering profound questions such as free will and the place of life in the universe, Peter J. Eccles casts an illuminating and engaging light on a key element of Quaker practice. He emphasises the profound importance of discernment to Quaker experience: "The quality of the experience when we come together in meeting for worship depends on each one of us. The Presence in the Midst is always with us, ready to sustain and support us. It calls on each of us to rise above our weakness and live out our true self."--Publisher's description.
Series Statement
Swarthmore lecture ; 2009
Uniform Title
Swarthmore lecture 2009.
Subject
  • Spiritual life > Society of Friends
  • Public worship > Society of Friends
  • Society of Friends > Government
  • Quakers > Conduct of life
  • Discernment (Christian theology)
  • Free will and determinism > Society of Friends
Note
  • The lectureship is under the care of Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre trustees.
  • "A lecture related to the present book was delivered at Yearly Meeting in York on the evening of 28 July 2009"--Page following title page.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-156).
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
ISBN
  • 9781907123030 (pbk.)
  • 1907123032 (pbk.)
OCLC
  • 443505942
  • SCSB-10958793
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library