AMES, William,-continued.
The following is a correct account of our Author's works as far as known, viz.—
A Declaration of the Witness of God, manifested in me from
my youth.
4to. Printed in the yeare, 1656 1
Reprinted, entitled,—“ A Declaration of the Witnes of God,
manifested in the inward Parts. Written by William
Ames."-The 2nd edition. 8vo. Printed in the year, 1681 1
A Sound out of Sion from the Holy Mountain, &c.
Translated into Dutch, entitled,—
¶ Een Declaratie van de Getuyge God's, In's Menschen inwendige
Declen. In't Engels geschreven door Willem Ames, En daar
uyt overgeset. Den tweeden Druk. (Dutch only)
Tot Rotterdam, Gedrukt by Pieter Van Wijnbrugge,
in de Leeuwe-Straat. En Zijn ook te bekomen to-t
Amsterdam, by Jacob Claus, op de Achterburgwel,
in de Vergulde Driehoek.
Anno. 1675 11
Reprinted, in English and Dutch,-(with, "A Sound out
of Sion, &c.," from the 2nd edition)
8vo. {Printed in the Year, 1681.
in't Jaar, 1681,2
Reprinted, (Dutch only.)
In Swedish, entitled, "Declaracia, objasnienie abo Pokazanie
o Swiadku Bozyn, w człowieczych wewnetzzynych czes-
ciach. Po Angiels Ku napisane przez, Wilelma Amesa.
A Teraz ua Pols ki jezyk przelozone.
W. Amsterdamie, Drukowano u Chrysztofa Kunrada,
Roku Paùs Kiego.
Good Counsell and Advice to all the Friends of Truth, &c.
-Written from Amsterdam by William Ames.
London: Printed for Thomas Simmons, at the sign of the
Bull and Mouth, near Aldersgate.
Translated into Dutch, with Stephen Crisp's Letter, written
1674, entitled,—
Goeden raadt En Vermaninge aan alle Vrienden der Waarheyd;
om van alle die géne, die den Heere to Zijn eeuwig-dùrende
Verbond vergadert heeft, en vergaderen de is, in háre huys-
gesinnen gelésen te Worden. Geschreven door Willem Ames.
Met noch een Brief aan dezelve, Door Steven Crisp. Voormaals
in den Járe 1674 gedrukt. En nu op nieuws Tot Rotterdam
Gedrukt, by Jan Pietersz Groenwout, Boekverkooper, Wónende
op het Speuy.
The Mysteries of the Kingdom of God, &c.-against several
Professors.
I believe, in Dutch only.-See DUTCH Books.
AMES, William,—continued.
-The Light upon the Candlestick, serving for observation of the
Principal things in the Book called, "The Mysteries of the
Kingdom of God, &c.," against several Professors, treated of,
and written by Will. Ames. Printed in Low-Dutch for the
Author, 1662, and translated into English by B. F. [Benjamin
Furly]
4to. London: Printed for Robert Wilson. 1663 2
Reprinted in the Appendix to Wm. Sewel's "History of
Friends."
Folio. 1722
Reprinted again, separately. See "ANONYMOUS," under date 1767.
An Epitome of this Treatise, published in 1858.
See WM. GAUNTLEY, of Bakewell.
The Reader will see by the following extract from Wm. Sewel's
Preface to his "History of Friends," 1st edition, 1722, that
William Ames was not the Author of this book, but as it is placed
under his name in Whiting's Catalogue, and will most likely be
so sought for in this, it is entered here also.-
“At Amsterdam, in Holland, many years ago, a Learned Man pub-
lished a Book called, "Lucerna Super Candelabrum," wherein he
very eminently defended the Doctrine of the Inward Light; and
this Book was published in Dutch, and afterwards also in English
with the Title of "The Light upon the Candlestick;" and since
the name of William Ames, a Zealous Preacher among the
Quakers, was placed upon the Title, many have believed him to
be the Author of that Book, because his Doctrine of the Divine
and Inward Light, was so effectually asserted therein. That he
approved the Contents of the Book I know; but I know also
that it never proceeded from his pen. And many years after-
wards it was published under the name of one Peter Balling, as
the Author of it, tho' there were those who father'd it upon
Adam Boreel, because it is found printed in Latin among his
Scripta Posthuma. And this opinion is not altogether impro-
bable; for among his Works are found also some other writings,
that contain several Positions asserted by the Quakers: Besides,
he and some other of the Collegians, and among these also
Dr. Galenus Abrahamson, were so effectually convinced of the
Doctrine preached by William Ames, when he first came to
Amsterdam, that they approved of it; tho' afterwards from a
Misapprehension they opposed it. Now if we presuppose that
Adam Boreel was the Author of the said Latin Book, Peter
Balling may have been the Translator thereof into Dutch; for that
it was originally written in Latin, seems to me very probable.
But however it be, it appears plainly, that the Author would
not publickly be known, for the Title seemed designedly com-
posed, so that the Readers should believe W. Ames to be the
Author of it, viz. The Light on the Candlestick, serving for
Illustration of the Principal Matters in the Book called, "The
Mysteries of the Kingdom of God, &c.," against Galenus
Abrahamson and his Assenters, treated of and written by W.
Ames. And this Name stood in Capital Letters underneath, in
such a manner as the Name of an Author is usually placed upon
a Title; tho' the Publisher meant no more, but that W. Ames
was the Author of the Book called, "The Mysteries of the
Kingdom of God." And there was no Printer's Name added to
it, but only, "Printed for the Author, 1662.
Now tho' I can't tell certainly who was the Author, yet I have
thought fit, since the said Book is not easily to be got in Latin,
to insert it in the Appendix of this History; from whence it may
appear, as well as from the writings of some others, that there
have been such who either commended the Quakers, or defended
their Doctrine, tho' they themselves never could resolve publickly
to joyn with them."
AMES, William,-continued.
A Sound out of Sion, from the Holy Mountain which the Lord
is establishing above all the Mountains,-By one who doth
rejoice in the Lord his Saviour, William Ames.
London: Printed and are to be Sold by William Warwick, 4to. 1663 2
Reprinted, with the 2nd edition of, "A Declaration of the
Witness of God, &c.',
Translated into Dutch, entitled,—
Een geklank uyt Sion, Den Heyligen Bergh, Die den Heere op
den top van alle Bergen is vast stellende, en bevestigende.—
In't Engels geschreven door William Ames.
Tot Rotterdam, Gedrukt by Pieter Van Wijnbrugge,
in de Leeuwe Straat. En Zijn ook te bekomen tot
Amsterdam, by Jacob Claus, op de Achter-burgwal,
in de Vergulde Drie-hoek.
Reprinted in English and Dutch, (with the "Declaration of
the Witness of God," &c., from the 2nd edition.)
Printed in the Year, 1681.
8vo. Gedrukt in't Jaar,
Books by Wm. Ames, in the DUTCH LANGUAGE, and which it is
believed have never been translated into English, viz..
¶ Een Brief van William Ames-Waarde harten, woont in gene't
welk van de besmettinge verlost, &c.-A Letter beginning, Dear Heart, dwell in that which delivers from defilement." 4to. 1657¶ Een Brief van den zelfden-Waarde Vrinden, in dat gene't welk eenwig is, groete ik a lieden alt'samen.-A Letter beginning, -"Dear Friends in that which is everlasting I greet you, &c."
¶ Een Brief van den zelfden-Vrinden, hout de waarheid.-A
Letter beginning, "Friends, hold fast the Truth."
4to. ¶ Een Brief van den zelfden-Waarde Vrinden hebt agtop dat gene't welk reyn, en van God is.-A Letter beginning, "Dear Friends, take heed to that which is pure and from God." 4to. 1657 Een Uerklaringe U'and onrecht Uaerdighen-A Declaration of the unrighteous proceedings of the Magistrates of Amsterdam, against W. Ames, and Humble Thatcher, part W. A.'s. Een Wederleginge Uan een Boeck-A Confutation of a Book intituled, An Answer to 23 Questions by F. D. out of which the lyes being taken, and the Lyar detected, his answer remains without any strength.
Den Antixt ontdeckt-Antichrist discovered and laid open; or
an answer to three pamphlets published without the Author's
name, but in the Light the Author is discovered, judged, and
¶ Een Brief van den zelfden.-Vrinden, let of dat gene't welk
reyn.-A Letter beginning, "Friends let that arise in you all,
which is pure."
AMES, William,-continued.
Eenige Uragen Gedaen-Some Questions put to those that call
themselves of the Reformed Religion, who maintain the
Institutions given forth by Calvin.
[and J. H.] De Valsche Propheten bekentaen haer UrughtenThe False Prophets known by their fruits: or a discovery of some Fruits and Beginnings of certain of those Teachers called Reformed: with an answer to some errors uttered by a Priest or Preacher, S. Simonides.
De Bescherminge der Onnooselle-The Defence of the innocent,
against the wicked lyes and slanders uttered by Priest Mercer
in his Pulpit in the English Assembly, at Amsterdam, the
29th of the 9th month, (called November,) 1658, against the
People called Quakers.
Een ghetuyghenis des Wets-A Testimony concerning the Law
of the Spirit of Life in the inward parts, which is the un-
changeable covenant of God, from the which, the Professors of
the World are gone astray.
Het Ligt dat in de duijsterniffe schijnt-The Light that shineth
in darkness, shown to be the way to God. In a Refutation of
an answer to some remarks which were given out by John
Higgins, but were answered by Peter Serarius.
Het Waere Licht Bescherint-The True Light defended, and the innocency of the simple freed from the untruths and false accusations laid on them by Peter Serarius, in a Book intituled, "Of the true way to God, &c." -De Verhozgentheden van het Rijcke Godts-The Mysteries of the Kingdom of God, and the working, leading and guiding of God's Spirit declared, in opposition to the literal worship maintained as the true worship of God, by Galen Abraham.
-¶ Een Brief van den zelfden-Myne Waarde Broeders, Zusters, en Vrinden voorden den welken ik naden wille Gods-gearbeyd hebbe.-A Letter beginning, "My dear Brethren, Sisters, and Friends, for whom I have travailed according to the will of God."
Een Brief van den zelfden, Aan Vrinden in Holland, of elders aan deze zyde der Zee.-Gy die van den Heeregeroepenzijt.A Letter to Friends.-To Friends in Holland and elsewhere on this side the Sea-Ye that are called of the Lord, &c. - Wederlegginge van't Bericht van Heermans Jung, Die sijn selvent noemt, Evangelische Prediker, tet Monnikedam, &c.
En Wederleginge uan't Bericht-A Confutation of the Doctrine
of Heermanus Young, who stiles himself a Preacher of the
Gospel, at Monnikedam. Part Geo. Fox's.
AMES, William,-continued.
Die Sache Christi und Seines volks-The Cause of Christ and
his People justified; or an Answer to one John Lusseni's
Lying History of the New Sect of Quakers so called. In
which Answer, their Rise and Doctrine is Justified, and his
Lyes and envious accusations are disowned and condemned.
(with a large Preface, by Benjn. Furly.)
4to. 1662 11} Lyar reFolio. No Date
Een hartneckigen, &c.-A Stiff-necked and shameless
proved, (in) Jacob Adrians, formerly called Mr. Jans.
Een Getuygenis van den Wegh-des Levens-A Testimony of
the Way of Life to all those that hunger after it; shewing
that Christ Jesus by his suffering hath opened a way of Life
for men to walk in, and to obtain Peace with God-with
another tract.
4to. Amsterdam. 1677 41
Life of William Ames. In "Biographical Notices of Members
of the Society of Friends," by Henry Tuke, Vol. 2, page 129.
12mo. York. 1815
Memoirs of William Ames, in vol. XI of "The Friends'
Library."
Philadelphia. 1847.
He died at Amsterdam, in Holland, (where he had resided during
the latter part of his life,) in the year 1662; and was interred on
the 31st of 8th month, the day Wm. Caton was married.
AMICABLE SOCIETY (Established for the mutual relief of Friends
not in affluent circumstances, when under affliction; its
Meetings were held in the Meeting-House, White-Hart-Court,
Gracechurch-Street, it does not however now exist, being
dissolved some years ago:·-
Rules of the Amicable Society: Instituted 1st of 1st month,
1805. Enrolled agreeable to Act of Parliament.
London: Printed by G. Cooke, Dunstan's Hill, Tower
Street.
The same, (revised edition.)
London: Printed by P. Fry, Clifton Street, Finsbury Square.
Another edition. London: Edmund Fry, Houndsditch. 12mo. 1823
Another, (with alterations). London: Edmund Fry, Printer,
Houndsditch.
AMSTERDAM YEARLY MEETING.
ANDERDON, John, was born at or near Bradford, in Devonshire,
about the year 1624; kept a Goldsmith's shop in Bridgewater,
Somersetshire; and was convinced of the Truth about the year
1658, through the ministry of Francis Howgil.
To those that sit in Counsel for ordering the affairs of the
Nation, &c., a Visitation, by one of the Lord's Servants called
a Quaker. (Written "the 8th mo. 1659.")
London, Printed for Thomas Simmons, at the Bull and
Mouth near Aldersgate.
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