Joanna Southcott

Joanna Southcott was a self-described religious prophetess and author, born in April 1750 in Devon, England, and passing away on December 26, 1814 in London . For much of her early life she worked as a domestic servant in the Exeter area until, around age 42, she began to receive what she described as divine revelations under the Wesleyan faith +11+11Reddit+11. Over the next two decades she dictated numerous tracts, prophecies, and pamphlets, claiming they were delivered by the Spirit of God.

As an author, Southcott produced an extraordinary body of work—over 65 published tracts comprising around 4,500 pages—collectively addressing theology, prophecy, and moral guidance Wikipédia+10+10ThriftBooks+10. Her writings include such titles as The Book of Wonders, Prophecies, The Strange Effects of Faith, and a series of “Letters and Communications” directed at church ministers and critics BrainyQuote+6+6ThriftBooks+6. She also circulated ‘Southcottian seals,’ believed to grant spiritual protection, which funded her movement in London.

Joanna Southcott is remembered for her bold and mystical quotes. Among them:

“In 1792, my Sister told me, I was growing out of my senses.” +7+7Wikipédia+7A-Z Quotes+1BrainyQuote+1

“The end of all things is at hand; that Satan's kingdom will be destroyed, and Satan chained down for a thousand years, and Christ's kingdom established upon earth.” BrainyQuote

“The first is last, and the last is first.” BrainyQuote+1A-Z Quotes+1

These statements reflect her apocalyptic vision, personal struggle, and fervent assertion of divine mandate.