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IL.781.039
25 Jun 1781:41 (4/160)
. . . [5 lines introduction] I lately heard of one of those
persons who are described by the name of Shakers. He came
to an honest Deacon's house near Barrington, in the State of
New Hampshire, informed the deacon he had an errand from the
Lord which he must communicate to the brethren in that
place: The deacon being piously disposed, told him he would
warn the people next day, that he might have an opportunity
to deliver his message. The Shaker went to bed--he arose
early next morning, and after a little conversation, told
the deacon he must dance for Christ's sake; he desir'd the
deacon to sing; the deacon replied, he could not sing;
however, after he had urged him a long time, the deacon
desir'd to know that tune would suit him; the Shaker
replied, Joan's Placquet was an excellent tune, desired him
to sing it,--the deacon declined; well then said the Shaker,
I will sing it myself, and dance likewise, which he
performed to the astonishment of the good deacon. After he
had finished his dance, the deacon kicked him out of his
house of conscience sake.
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