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The German sectarians of Pennsylvania : a critical and legendary history of the Ephrata Cloister and the Dunkers (1899)

Sachse, Julius Friedrich, 1842-1919 · Philadelphia : Printed for the author · leaf 406

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d give the impression that the devoutBrother Obed gave his religious instruction to the youthon the afternoons of both the first and the seventh day.Upon the former attention would be given to the childrenof the Sabbatarians; upon the latter to such children of theGerman settlers as were of the… … An Ephrata Sabbath-school Reward Card.The outer border is in colors done by hand. 3IO The German Sectarians of Petinsyhania. All traditions, however, appear to agree that BrotherObed was seconded in his efforts by his daughter Maria(Sister Petronella), who is described^ as a lovely andbeautiful…

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