Elias Hicks Quotes

A collection of quotes by Elias Hicks.

Elias Hicks (1748-1830) was an influential American Quaker preacher and abolitionist. Born in Hempstead, New York, Hicks dedicated his life to promoting religious and social reform. He was known for his impassioned sermons and his commitment to the principle of divine inward light, emphasizing the importance of a personal relationship with God. Hicks was also an outspoken critic of slavery and actively worked for its abolition. He played a pivotal role in shaping the beliefs and practices of the Hicksite Quakers, a liberal branch of the Quaker movement.

In reading the scriptures of truth, we often put wrong const

In reading the scriptures of truth, we often put wrong constructions upon them, and apply them improperly; and I apprehend it has often been the case in relation to this portion, particularly that part in relation to man's seeking out many inventions.

Truth Reading Man Wrongs Invention

That I feel a desire, my friends, that we in this latter day

That I feel a desire, my friends, that we in this latter day of the world, in which light is fast spreading, that we should be willing to attend to those portions of the Scriptures of truth that direct us home to the foundation.

Truth Home Light

Therefore, don't let sinners take courage to think they will

Therefore, don't let sinners take courage to think they will be favoured like the thief on the cross for we see on the other side, they may be like the hardened one, and reproach death itself.

Courage