A faithful relation of the wonderful and extraordinary abstinence of Ann Moore, of Tutbury, Staffordshire : who for nearly three years has, and still continues, to live without any kind of food, to which are added, moral reflections and observations / published by her request.

Date:
1810
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Credit: A faithful relation of the wonderful and extraordinary abstinence of Ann Moore, of Tutbury, Staffordshire : who for nearly three years has, and still continues, to live without any kind of food, to which are added, moral reflections and observations / published by her request. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    lieratlon. Is it presumption to suppose, that some wonderful discoveries of his kingdom and power may not be expected in these days of darkness and disputation, when the Sacred Scriptures are wrested to frame sys- tems repugnant to common sense? viz. Placing salvation in faith alone ;—That a li- mited number^ by an eternal decree were elected for Heaven:—Some even doubting, and others denying, that man has any thing to do in respect to his salvation, in or by obeying of the Lord's commandments; these, and numerous other heresies, are at this day propagated throughout Christendom, When these things are become so very pre- valent, may it not be inferred, that the last days are fast approaching, if not already at our doors? and that the Lord in mercy will yet visit his people? Therefore, should it again be the case, as in former times, that ex- traordinary communications may be permit- ted with Spirits or Angels* although some have asserted, that such privileges ceased after the Apostolic age ; it is rather singular, how and where they gained such information, as Peter peculiarly exhorts us, *' not to be forget- ful to entertain strangers, for thereby many have entertained Angels unawares/* * The Apostolic advice will, in this case, be also useful— a Prove nil things —Hold fast that which is good.