Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1704

This volume records the disciplines of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting as of 1704. A typed summary of the volume (pasted into the volume itself) reads as follows. "Contents of the General Testimony of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting in 1704, addressed to Quarterly and Monthly Meetings in connection with the Discipline of that year." The headings in this summary include: 1. Introduction (page 1) 2. Words of Caution and Advice (page 2) 3. Against fighting, wrestling, races and wagers (page 4) 4. Against drinking strong liquors (page 5) 5. Urging use of Plain Language (page 6, 39) 6. Against swearing, lying and stealing (page 7) 7. Against the wearing of wigs and fancy clothing (page 8) 8. Training of children (page 12) 9. Against worldliness (page 13) 10. Advice concerning marriages (page 14) 11. Avoid loose and unseemly company (page 27) 12. Against immoderate use of tobacco (page 29) 13. Set good example to children (page 32) 14. Follow the Lord and his teachings (page 34) 15. Avoid lightness of speech in discussing religious matters (page 44) 16. Respect the government (page 46) 17. Be just and honest in business dealings (page 48) 18. Religious exhortation (page 49) 19. Quotations from Scriptures (page 63) 20. Conclusion (page 99).