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Many of them have persecuted clergymen, as in the case of Methodism's founder, John Wesley, who was an interested observer of knockings, rappings and agitated warming pans at Epworth Rectory in 1716-17.

From Time Magazine Archive

In Lily Dale, centre for spiritualists, he spent the most fantastic day in his life going to seances, listening to spirit rappings, interviewing mediums.

From Time Magazine Archive

They fell into trances and interpreted rappings just like Kate had done.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Right before the rappings started, Lizzie had finished a long visit with Maggie, Kate, and her grandparents, then returned to Rochester.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

He amused himself watching one stately older man examine the underside of the table, find nothing, and leave that night sure “that these rappings were veritable messages from beyond the grave.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock