Ohio Yearly Meeting's Podcast
So, if thee is interested in learning the differences between Conservative Quakers and other Quakers, or would like to understand differences between Quakers and other Christians, thee may well be at the right place. On the other hand, the Conservative Quaker perspective is so strikingly unique in contemporary society, that it will be a balm to many seeking spiritual fulfillment. To assist these seekers is the true intent of publishing our podcast.
A good many of the podcast installments will be presented by Henry Jason. Henry is knowledgeable in the Greek of the New Testament and has a fascinating way of tying the meaning of the original words with the writings of early Friends. Listening to him provides a refreshing view of scripture and is an excellent way to learn about original Quaker theology. Henry's podcasts are usually bible classes and so they are often interspersed with discussions, questions and insightful comments by his students.
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Ohio Yearly Meeting's Podcast
Fundamental Beliefs of Conservative Friends #12 Listen and Wait
Henry begins with a quick reminder from his previous podcast (Session 11) that there are several different versions of the Lord’s Prayer.
Henry then focuses on a section at the end of the 1683 book Meditations and Experiences by an early Friend, William Shewen (1631-1695). The section is entitled “A Few Words Added to the Sensible Reader”. For his text, Henry uses an 1826 reprint (copied from an 1769 edition of the original 1683 work). As he reads, he occasionally tries to modernize somewhat the more than 300 year-old English to help better illuminate the meaning of 1683 English.
He uses the text to help develop the essentiality of the process of learning to genuinely listen and wait for the Lord’s voice. This listening and waiting (discernment) only comes as the result of true repentance one’s (a total transformation of one’s heart and mindset) so we can more truly apprehend who God truly is. When one, because of true repentance, finds and tastes that state of relationship through the Spirit of Christ, it bears the fruit in the individual of living in “perfect peace”.
Note: Because of some issues in the original recording, the conclusion of the session feels a little abrupt when it ends.
References:
William Shewen: Meditations and Experiences (The section from which Henry reads is “A Few Words Added to the Sensible Reader” and can be found at pp. 121-127 in this pdf): http://www.innerlightbooks.com/books/files/Meditations_Experiences.pdf
Barclay’s Apology Propositions 1 & 15
The words to our music are from George Fox’s 10th Epistle in 1652 (page 7 in The Epistles of George Fox ) . The music was composed and sung by Paulette Meier.
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Advices read in these podcasts can be found on page 29 in our Book Of Dicipline.
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