A Journal of the Life, Gospel Labours, and Christian Experiences of John Woolman; To Which Are Added His Last Epistle, and Other Writings (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1840. Excerpt: ... CONSIDEKATIONS ON THE KEEPING OF NEGROS, RECOMMENDED TO THE PROFESSORS OF CHRISTIANITY OF EVERY DENOMINATION. First printed in the Year 1762. PART THE SECOND. PREFACE. All our actions are of the like nature with their root; and the Most High weigheth them more skilfully than men can weigh them one for another. I believe that one Supreme Being made and supports the world; nor can I worship any other Deity without being an idolater, and guilty of wickedness. Many nations have believed in, and worshipped, a plurality of deities; But I do not bel;eve they were therefore all wicked. Idolatry indeed is wickedness; but it is the thing, not the name, which is so. Real idolatry is to pay that adoration to a creature, which is known to be due only to the true God. lie who professeth to.believe in one Almighty Creator, and in his son Jesus Christ, and is yet more intent on the honours, profits, and friendships of the world, than he is, in singleness of heart, to stand faithful to the Christian religion, is in the channel of idolatry; while the Gentile, who notwithstanding some mistaken opinions, is established in the true principle of virtue, and humbly adores an Almighty power, may be of that number who fear God, and work righteousness. I believe the bishop of Rome assumes a power that does not belong to any officer in the church of Christ; and if I should knowingly do any thing tending to strengthen him in that capacity, it would be great iniquity. There arc many thousands of people who, by their profession, acknowledge him to be the representative of Jesus Christ on earth; and to say that none of them are upright in heart, would be contrary to my sentiments. Men who sincerely apply their minds to true virtue, and find an inward support from above, by which all vi...