John Woolman Quotes about Heart

There is a principle which is pure, placed in the human mind, which in different places and ages hath had different names. It is, however, pure and proceeds from God. It is deep and inward, confined to no forms of

There is a principle which is pure, placed in the human mind, which in different places and ages hath had different names. It is, however, pure and proceeds from God. It is deep and inward, confined to no forms of religion nor excluded from any, where the heart stands in perfect sincerity. In whomsoever this takes root and grows, of what nation soever, they become brethren in the best sense of the expression.

John Woolman

God, Christian, Heart

John WOOLMAN (1840). “A Journal of the Life, Gospel labours, and christian experiences of ---”, p.238

I saw that a humble man, with the blessing of the Lord, might live on a little; and that where the heart is set on greatness, success in business did not satisfy the craving, but that commonly with an increase of wealth, the desire of wealth increased.

John Woolman

Heart, Humble, Blessing

John Woolman (2013). “journal”, p.35, Lulu.com

My heart hath often been deeply afflicted under a feeling that the standard of pure righteousness is not lifted up to the people by us, as a society, in that clearness which it might have been, had we been as faithful as we ought to be to the teachings of Christ.

John Woolman

Teaching, Heart, People

John Woolman (1840). “A Journal of the Life, Gospel Labours, and Christian Experiences of that Faithful Minister of Jesus Christ”, p.135

After I had given up to go, the thoughts of the journey were often attended with unusual sadness, at which times my heart was frequently turned to the Lord with inward breathings for his heavenly support, that I might not fail to follow him wheresoever he might lead me.

John Woolman

Heart, Sadness, Journey

John Woolman (2013). “journal”, p.87, Lulu.com

John Woolman Quotes about Heart

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