
audiobook
by George Fox
Transcriber’s Note:
THE JOURNAL OF GEORGE FOX.
INTRODUCTION TO THE EIGHTH EDITION.
INTRODUCTION TO THE SEVENTH EDITION.
CONTENTS OF VOL. I.
THE PREFACE; BEING A SUMMARY ACCOUNT OF THE DIVERS DISPENSATIONS OF GOD TO MEN,
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
A strikingly intimate record, this journal follows the restless spirit of a 17th‑century reformer who walked the crossroads of faith and society. From his first restless doubts to the moments when a simple inner light sparked a lifelong conviction, the narrative captures the raw excitement of each revelation and the quiet perseverance that follows. Interwoven with vivid descriptions of countryside inns, bustling markets, and hostile courts, the early chapters map a journey that feels both personal and historically resonant.
Beyond the inner diary, the work includes a detailed map and expanded indexes that let listeners trace his routes across England, Ireland, and the low countries, turning the listening experience into a mental pilgrimage. The prose, preserved from early editions but carefully edited for clarity, retains the cadence of a man speaking directly to his own conscience. As the journal unfolds, listeners are invited to contemplate the costs of conviction and the surprising joys that arise when one chooses to follow an inner calling, even when the road ahead is uncertain.
Language
en
Duration
~23 hours (1358K characters)
Release date
2025-03-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1624–1691
A restless seeker who became the best-known founder of the Quaker movement, he challenged the religious habits of his age and preached that people could experience God directly. His life of travel, preaching, prison, and controversy helped shape one of the most distinctive Christian communities in the English-speaking world.
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