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Quote by John Woolman

“I have often felt a motion of love to leave some hints in writing of my experience of the goodness of God, and now, in the thirty-sixth year of my age, I begin this work.”

Quote by John Woolman

Work

A compilation of various entries and narratives, offering insights into the personal experiences and thoughts of the author or contributors. more

Author

John Woolman was a prominent eighteenth-century merchant and Quaker social reformer from Pennsylvania. He is known for his advocacy of peace, justice, and the abolition of slavery. Woolman's writings and personal example influenced many in the movement for social reform. more

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