General Church of the New Jerusalem
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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1917-09-11
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton acknowledges Morse’s letter of July 25th with enclosed 1917 annual report and a membership application for Miss Evelyn White. Pendleton is quite pleased that Morse was able to reconcile with Mr. Morgan, thereby reuniting their two New Church congregations. Pendleton reports that the Church in Bryn Athyn is suffering due to a large number of absences caused by nearly all of the young men enlisting in the...
Dates:
1917-09-11
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1916-12-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of October 25th. Pendleton was very pleased to learn that efforts to unite those in Australia who believe in the Divine Authority of the Writings have been successful thus far. Pendleton has also received the documents relating to Mr. Gyllenhaal’s visit to Basutoland which Morse forwarded. Pendleton is encouraged by the results of Gyllenhaal’s evangelization efforts; He writes,...
Dates:
1916-12-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1916-09-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Syndey, Australia.
Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of August 1st. Regarding a member of Morse’s society, William White, age 19, Pendleton writes that he is probably spiritually mature enough to become a member of the Church as he has already partaken in Holy Supper. Pendleton advises, “it is well to be assured that our young people are of age, in state at least, before partaking of the Holy Communion and formerly joining the...
Dates:
1916-09-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1916-02-26
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton writes that the enclosed letter from Mr. Morgan will explain itself. Regarding the letter, he comments, “All who are in sympathy with the General Church ought to be united for the sake of the great work that lies before us.” He places the matter in Morse’s hands. Pendleton informs Morse that there will be a General Assembly in Bryn Athyn in June, at which time a new Bishop will be selected.
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Dates:
1916-02-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1918-05-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Morse’s letter of Feb. 26th with enclosed membership application for Mrs. Barnes of Martinsville, N.S.W.. Pendleton finds the news about the Ferran family interesting, particularly their relations with Mauritius and their knowledge of the de Chazals; He comments, “The spiritual links which bind together into one the invisible Church, when glimpsed by us from time to time, reveal an...
Dates:
1918-05-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1932-05-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of April 13th with accompanying magazine. The baptism record cards for the Blackshaw children have been noted and filed. Pendleton is pleased to hear of the activities in Morse’s society. Pendleton believes current New Church members need to “hold down the fort” spiritually until the Church has grown. He writes, “The Lord provides that men are fitted for the work of their own...
Dates:
1932-05-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1933-05-03
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Morse’s October letter, annual society report, and the record of Miss Guthrie’s confession of faith. Once Morse has read the account of the recent ministers’ meetings in the May issue of the Life, Pendleton would appreciate hearing Morse’s comments. Pendleton believes that finding the solution to the questions raised by Mr. Pfeiffer at these meetings will be of great importance to...
Dates:
1933-05-03
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1933-09-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton has just returned to Bryn Athyn from his mountain home. He was in Pittsburgh last week for their District Assembly, and next week he will travel to Toronto and Kitchener. Pendleton is glad that Morse sees clearly the danger in the Hague teachings. Pendleton believes a final judgement cannot be avoided on this issue, and that they must wait on the Lord’s Providence. He comments, “Never before, in my view,...
Dates:
1933-09-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1919-10-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. In response to Tilson’s application, Pendleton hereby receives Tilson as a second-degree priest in the General Church of the New Jerusalem. He is also now recognized as a member of the Council of Clergy.
Dates:
1919-10-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1919-10-10
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton received both Tilson’s and Ottley’s General Church priesthood applications in time for the Assembly and adjoined meetings. The Consistory and the Council of the Clergy join with Pendleton in welcoming Tilson and Ottley to the “brotherhood.” Pendleton writes, “The feeling was that your action with that of Mr. Ottley, in applying for admission into the Priesthood of the General Church, gave renewed...
Dates:
1919-10-10