Whereas John Pennyman of late did bring or cause to be brought unto the Exchange, in London, several Books and Writings, and amongst others the holy SCRIPTURES of Truth, which testify of Christ, with other Writings and Testimonies recorded of the holy Servants of God, and Martyrs of Jesus; with intention to destroy and burn the same (as by his outward Actions and Expressions might justly be judged and suspected.) Now we the People of the Lord (called Quakers) do declare unto all People, That we do utterly disown and testify against that Action, of the said John Pennymans', touching the said Books and Writings (so far as he had any Intention, or did give just cause of Jealousy or Sufpition of such Intention, to destroy and burn the same) and that he therein was instigated by the Devil, what ever otherwise his pretences, are or might be; even that spirit that ruled in those, who in the days past crucified Christ, and persecuted and shed the Blood of his Holy Servants, Prophets, and Martyrs; and in endeavouring to Burn and Destroy their Writings, manifests that it would do the same things now, if it had the same Power. And we do further declare and testify, That we dearly and truly own the holy Scriptures, before mentioned, given by inspiration, as a true and infallible Testimony of Christ, spoken forth by his own Spirit, (which is our Guide and Leader) and that they are written for our learning; and the Writings and Testimonies of, and concerning the Lord's faithful Servants, and Martyrs is a good savour to us, and their memorial is blessed forever. And we further declare and testify, That we have no union nor fellowship with the said John Pennyman, nor that spirit that now rules in him, he being departed from that pure, meek, holy Spirit, which sometimes he had some knowledge of: And that he hath given just cause (before the said Action, and since also) of jealousy and fear, that he is in measure broken and discomposed in his Mind and Understanding; nor can he have any union or fellowship with us, until he shall publicly condemn this Action of Folly and Wickedness committed by him, and give a full Testimony of his unfeigned Repentance for the same. And we also testify, That if any Person whatsoever shall Act or Speak any thing that is evil, under pretence of a Motion from the Spirit of God, we utterly deny that Motion to be of God; for the Holy Spirit of God never did, nor never will move to that which is evil; and all evil is of the Devil. And this we have thought fit thus publicly to declare, for the vindication of Truth, and the Lord's People, who profess and enjoy it, that the Innocency of the Upright may be cleared and manifested, and all Iniquity and Unrighteousness judged and condemned, and God and his pure, holy Truth exalted, over all Unclean, Dark, Deluded, Arrogant, and Imaginary spirits whatsoever.  
Given forth the 10th day of the Month called August, 1670. By us, Who are in scorn called Quakers.