"Following the doctrines put forth by Ann Lee, and elaborated by her successors, they hold:"
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Ann Lee
Ann Lee (February 29 1736 – September 8 1784), commonly known as Mother Ann Lee, was the founding leader of the Shakers, later changed to United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing following her death. She was born during a time of the Evangelical revival in England, and became a figure that greatly influenced religion at this time, especially in the Americas.
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