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Introduction to Quakerism and the approaches to mental affliction
Introduction to Quakerism and the approaches to mental affliction
by Woodbrooke - Amanda Lawrence, Rebecca Wynter
This thesis explores the association of George Fox (1624-1691) – Leicestershire-born founder of the Society of Friends – and William Tuke (1732-1822) – leading York Quaker, businessman and philanthropist – to the treatment of mental illness. Split into three main chapters, the au…
When those whose thoughts are crystal clear
When those whose thoughts are crystal clear
by Andrew Pratt
When those whose thoughts are crystal clear meet those who are confused, reality can seem disturbed and sense can feel abused. We stand upon a sheer abyss while vertigo takes hold, the air above, the sea beneath, our actions uncontrolled. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: MACPHERSON’S FARE…
Quakerism and the approaches to mental affliction
Quakerism and the approaches to mental affliction
by Woodbrooke - Amanda Lawrence, Rebecca Wynter
This thesis explores the association of George Fox (1624-1691) – Leicestershire-born founder of the Society of Friends – and William Tuke (1732-1822) – leading York Quaker, businessman and philanthropist – to the treatment of mental illness. Split into three main chapters, the au…
GOD's rich Pattern - Patience through the chaos
GOD's rich Pattern - Patience through the chaos
by SPCK - Dr Lin Berwick
Patience through the chaos Living with Parkinson’s (I use that phrase deliberately due to the fact that Parkinson’s took over our lives) is no joke, particularly when the person suffering from it is angry, but will not express his anger. The way it manifested itself was to come o…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (27) SPACE
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (27) SPACE
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(27) SPACE An evocative image for our prayers can be that of space. The search for space in our lives is paralleled by our search for life in outer space; society is recognizing the need for ‘personal’ space, even sacred space, but nations are very reluctant to give space to refu…
Hymn: Sometimes the music in his head
Hymn: Sometimes the music in his head
by Andrew Pratt
Sometimes the music in his head produced discordant harmony with notes that clashed with common sense, Saul's action strained credulity. Then David's music sent him mad, no longer soothed his savage mind he ranted, roared his words of hate, he paced about, his rage was blind Saul…
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