Dedicated to the preservation and free distribution of early Quaker writings
This website exists to freely share the writings of early members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), believing that no other collection of Christian writings more accurately communicates or powerfully illustrates the soul-transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Our 185 books are available for free download in multiple editions and digital formats, and a growing number of them are also recorded as audiobooks. Or, if you prefer, order a paperback — you pay only and exactly what it costs us to have them printed and shipped to you.
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What’s New
Dec 3
Eventide
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Nov 1
Truth in the Inward Parts — Vol. III — (Audiobook)
Free audiobook is now available for download or listening online.
Mar 1
La Nueva Creación Engendrada — (Spanish)
William Smith’s The New Creation Brought Forth now translated and available on the Spanish site.
Nov 24
Memoirs of the Godly
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Nov 9
La Verdad en Lo Íntimo — Vol. III — (Spanish)
Truth in the Inward Parts — Vol. III now translated and available on the Spanish site.
Sep 11
Selección de la vida de William Lewis — (Spanish)
William Lewis’s Selection from the Life of William Lewis now translated and available on the Spanish site.
Featured Books
Truth in the
Inward Parts
Vol. I
The Work of God in the
Souls of Ten Early Quakers
Truth in the
Inward Parts
Vol. I
The Work of God in the
Souls of Ten Early Quakers
Truth in the Inward Parts — Vol. I
Modernized Edition
This book contains the autobiographical accounts of ten men and women who experienced the transforming power of “Truth in the inward parts” (Psalm 51:6). Amidst a sea of Christian opinions and traditions, these believers would settle for nothing less than the light, power, and righteousness of Christ reigning in their purified hearts.
Download →Walk in the Spirit
Walk in the Spirit
Walk in the Spirit
Modernized Edition
This treatise by Hugh Turford contains an exceptionally helpful and practical exposition of Paul’s words, “Walk in the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh,” and also describes the nature and power of grace, showing where it appears, and how it saves from sin and effects man’s salvation.
by: Hugh Turford
Download →The Writings of Isaac Penington
The Writings of Isaac Penington
The Writings of Isaac Penington — Vol. I
Modernized Edition
Even as a child, Isaac Penington recognized that the religion of his day stood in the will, understanding and opinions of man. Driven by hunger for truth, his life was a continual pursuit after God, and his writings evince a depth of understanding and spiritual experience that are equaled by very few.
by: Isaac Penington
Download →The Writings of Isaac Penington
The Writings of Isaac Penington
The Writings of Isaac Penington — Vol. II
Modernized Edition
Even as a child, Isaac Penington recognized that the religion of his day stood in the will, understanding and opinions of man. Driven by hunger for truth, his life was a continual pursuit after God, and his writings evince a depth of understanding and spiritual experience that are equaled by very few.
by: Isaac Penington
Download →No Cross,
No Crown
No Cross,
No Crown
No Cross, No Crown
Modernized Edition
A classic treatise by William Penn, first written when a prisoner in the Tower of London in 1688; showing the nature, power, and experience of the daily cross of Christ, explaining what it is, how it is to be taken up, and the manner of its working in the true disciple of Christ.
by: William Penn
Download →The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People Called QuakersVolume II
The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People Called QuakersVolume II
The History of the, Rise, Increase, and Progress of the Christian People Called Quakers
Modernized Edition
The most accurate and exhaustive history of the Society of Friends, long considered the foremost authority on the true rise, increase, and progress of this Christian people—available for the first time in a carefully modernized and annotated edition.
by: William Sewel
Download →Getting started
Not sure where to begin? We’ve hand-picked a small number of our favorite books and split them up into four different categories to help you decide what to read first.
Recommendations →The Narrow Path
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Who were the Quakers?
The early Quakers arose in the mid 1600’s in England. Dissatisfied with lifeless religion, outward forms and ceremonies, their hearts longed to experience the true life and power of New Testament Christianity. They came to see that the same Jesus Christ who died on the cross for our sins also appears by His Spirit in our hearts, and that, when yielded to, His heavenly light and grace becomes our salvation as it purifies and truly changes us from within.
Find out moreFormats & Editions
On this site you will find many books available in multiple formats. Our desire is to make these precious writings as accessible as possible to today’s seeker of truth—therefore, each book is available as an eBook (EPUB or PDF), or accessed within our free Android/iOS app. A growing number of our books are also available as audiobooks. And in addition to these formats (which are 100% free to download), paperback books are available at cost for every title offered on our site.
Besides offering these books in digital, audio, and printed formats, most of these publications are available in different editions as well. We offer an original, unedited edition for those who enjoy the archaic language and style. But because most readers find the older English somewhat challenging, we offer minimally and carefully modernized editions as well. For more information click here.
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