From the steady opposition which faithful Friends in early times made to wrong things then approved, they were hated and persecuted by… — John Woolman Copy Share Image
When men take pleasure in feeling their minds elevated with strong drink, and so indulge their appetite as to disorder their understandings, neglect their… — John Woolman Copy Share Image
I then wrought at my trade as a tailor; carefully attended meetings for worship and discipline; and found an enlargement of gospel love in… — John Woolman Copy Share Image
While I meditate on the gulf towards which I travelled, and reflect on my youthful disobedience, for these things I weep, mine eye runneth… — John Woolman Copy Share Image
If kind parents love their children and delight in their happiness, then he who is perfect goodness in sending abroad mortal contagions doth assuredly… — John Woolman Copy Share Image
Now to act with integrity, according to that strength of mind and body with which our creator hath endowed each of use, appears necessary… — John Woolman Copy Share Image
I saw that a humble man, with the blessing of the Lord, might live on a little; and that where the heart is set… — John Woolman Copy Share Image
May we look upon our treasure, the furniture of our houses, and our garments, and try to discover whether the seeds of war have… — John Woolman Copy Share Image
The Lord had been very gracious, and spoke peace to me in the time of my distress, and I now most ungratefully turned again… — John Woolman Copy Share Image
Through the humbling dispensations of Divine Providence, men are sometimes fitted for his service. — John Woolman Copy Share Image
Now I find that in a state of pure obedience the mind learns contentment in appearing weak and foolish to that wisdom which is… — John Woolman Copy Share Image
I believe that where the love of God is perfected and the true spirit of government watchfully attended to, a tenderness toward all creatures… — John Woolman Copy Share Image
My own will and desires were now very much broken, and my heart was with much earnestness turned to the Lord, to whom alone… — John Woolman Copy Share Image
