Considerations illustrating the necessity of some revisions in the direction and management of temporal concerns among Believers and in our covenant. [ca. 1860].

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Considerations illustrating the necessity of some revisions in the direction and management of temporal concerns among Believers and in our covenant. [ca. 1860].

Considerations illustrating the necessity of some revisions in the direction and management of temporal concerns among Believers and in our covenant. [ca. 1860].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261233270

After existing for nearly a century the Shaker order had become complex. There had been financial losses, and the Shakers were having to address social questions that had not been issues when the movement was in its youth. The Shakers' covenant had not been revised for more than forty-two years. Much of this manuscript deals with suggestions for greater monetary accountability and for changes in social relationships. Since many Shaker leaders resided in New Lebanon, N.Y., it is not unreasonable to conclude that this document emanated from that community.

35, [1] p. ; 21 cm.

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