William Penn - No cross, no crown : a discourse shewing the nature and discipline of the holy cross of Christ ; and - 1771

William Penn: No cross, no crown: a discourse showing the nature and discipline of the holy cross of Christ; and that the denial of self, and daily bearing of Christ's cross, is the only way to the rest and kingdom of God. To which are added the living and dying testimonies of many persons of fame and learning, both from ancient and modern times, in support of this treatise. In two parts. The eleventh edition. London: printed and sold by Mary Hinde, at No. 2, in George-Yard, Lombard Street, 1771. 8vo: (8)495(4) pages. Original leather with bands. The binding at the bottom slightly damaged. Corners lightly bent. Binding in good condition. Sturdy and clean paper. Page A2 at the top has a handwritten note from 1802. The last two pages are slightly discolored. The title page has a handwritten name at the top. Front flyleaf missing. A reasonably nice book.

William Penn (October 24 [OS October 14] 1644 – August 10 [OS July 30] 1718) was an English writer, theologian, religious thinker, and influential Quaker who founded the province of Pennsylvania. As an advocate of democracy and religious freedom, Penn was known for his friendly relations and successful treaties with the Lenape Indians, who lived in what is now Pennsylvania before European colonization.