Letter from Lillie (surname unknown) to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-02-17
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Lillie (surname unknown) in Germantown to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double-sided.
Contents:
-apologies for delayed response; Bessie is teething, wanted to finish reading magazine before giving opinion
-Addressing Gertrude’s concerns; will not join Unitarian Church- enjoying practical sermons but will switch if they find something better; doubtful they will like Mr. Longfellow as much as Mr. Ames; not all Unitarians deny holiness of Bible
-engagement of George B. & Anna L.; Swedenborg only disapproves of marriages between people of different religions (Christian, Jewish, Pagan, etc.) not denominations
-position on Swedenborg’s Writings: only Bible is divinely inspired
-opinion of magazine: too much focus on evil condition of Church- things have improved since Swedenborg’s time, “New Church” not limited to professed Swedenborgians, people of any religion can be saved, Swedenborgians should not act superior to others just because they have the Writings
-hope not to have offended Gertrude; will listen to any further arguments
Names mentioned: Bessie, Mr. Longfellow, Mr. Ames, George B., Anna L., (Emanuel) Swedenborg, New Church, Swedenborgians
Dates
- 1878-02-17
Conditions Governing Access
Qualified researchers have unrestricted access to this collection
Extent
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Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Sub-Series: Pitcairn, John, Jr. (John Pitcairn, Jr.) (1841-1916) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository