John Gratton
John Gratton
John Gratton (1641-1711) was one of many early Quakers who were convinced of the truth directly by the Lord, apart from the preaching or writings of others in the Society of Friends. His desperate and agonizing pursuit of true Christianity (amongst the many sects and opinions of the day) finally brought him to dramatically experience the truth of Christ’s promise—“Everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” Having found the truth he had so diligently sought for, he loved it, and submitted to its powerful operations in his own heart, becoming an esteemed minister and a great sufferer for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Dear John, indeed you are one of my dear and choice friends, with whom is my dear, near, and inward fellowship. And though you say you are low and poor, and as dependent as ever, this is a noble condition, and nothing better could be said for yourself, or for the most worthy one in the flock. Oh dear John, I desire to dwell there too, while I live in this tabernacle.
- William Penn (in a letter to John Gratton)
Books by John Gratton
Selection from the Journal of John Gratton
Selection from the Journal of John Gratton
A selection from the journal of John Gratton, relating his long and ardent pursuit after real Christianity amongst the many sects and opinions of the day, and his eventual discovery and experience of Christ within, the Pearl of great price, and the only hope of glory.
- 63 pages
- journal
- Audio Book
- 561 Downloads
The Journal of John Gratton
The Journal of John Gratton
The Journal of John Gratton, relating his ardent pursuit for real Christianity amongst the many sects and opinions of the day, and his eventual discovery of the truth, growth in it, and sufferings for it at the hands of unreasonable men.
- 126 pages
- journal
- 70 Downloads
