To the children of light in this generation, called of God to be partakers of eternal life in Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, and Light of the World.

At head of title: It being recommended to Friends by our Meeting for Sufferings to read in their families the following epistle- wrote by our worthy Friend William Penn- taken from his Select works- page 497----and in order that Friends might more generally have the opportunity- it was thought expedient to re-print it. Caption title. Signed on p. 4: W. Penn. Worminghust in Sussex- the 4th of the 9th month- 1678. I desire that this epistle may be read- in the fear of the Lord- in your several meetings. Imprint supplied by Evans. New-York Historical copy damaged along creases- with slight loss of text. References: Evans 14968; Hildeburn- C.R. Pennsylvania- 3440.