Journal of the Life, Travels and Gospel Labours of That Faithful Servant and Minister of Christ, Job Scott
New York: Printed and sold by Isaac Collins, no. 189, Pearl-Street, 1797. Small Octavo. Item #028149
xii, [2], 360 pages. In this travelogue and account of American Quaker practice, Scott recounts how he traveled from his home in Rhode Island to congregations of Friends throughout the United States in 1779. The big issue was the Quaker refusal to pay taxes to support the war. Though evocative place names are abundant, travel-detail is limited. His diary is divided between his soul-searching and specific accounts of his experiences at various meetings. Although Scott often records feeling compelled to remain silent in these meetings, he was a notable speaker, and his writings, although they became controversial after his death, were highly influential. "A testimony from the Monthly Meeting of Providence concerning Job Scott."--Page iii-x./ Bio/History: "The Rhode Island Quaker minister Job Scott ... was not a deist but a Quietist who advocated the inward experience of God over any outward authorities and placed personal experience as central to authentic spiritual experience ..." Previous owner's gift of book reads: "Mary Lawson to Lactitia Harry to Sarah Lukens". The inscription appears to be in the early 19th century. Bound in modern black cloth, spine lettering gilt, newer endpapers, some toning to leaves. A very good copy. [Cf. Dandelion, Introduction to Quakerism, p. 84. Evans 32810; Howes S-228].
Price: $125.00