Journal of the Life, Gospel Labours, And Christian Experiences
The book Journal of the Life, Gospel Labours, And Christian Experiences was written by author Woolman, John, 1720-1772 Here you can read free online of Journal of the Life, Gospel Labours, And Christian Experiences book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Journal of the Life, Gospel Labours, And Christian Experiences a good or bad book?
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I took notice, that on that small island was a great number of inhabitants, and the soil not very fertile; the timber so gone, that for vessels, fences and firewood, they depend chiefly on buying from the Main ; the cost whereof, with most of their other expenses, they depend principally upon the whale fishery to answer. I considered, that as towns grew larger, and lands near navigable waters more cleared, timber and wood would require more la- bour to get it. I understood that the whales be- i...ng much hunted, and sometimes wounded and not killed, grew more shy and difficult to come at. I considered that the formation of the earth, the seas, the islands, bays and rivers, the motions of the winds and great waters, which cause bars and shoals in particular places, — were all the works of Him who is perfect wisdom and goodness ; and as people attend to his heavenly instructions, and put their trust in him, he provides for them in all parts where he gives them a being. And as in this visit to these people, I felt a strong desire for their firm establishment on the sure foundation, — besides what was said more publicly, I was concerned to speak with the women Friends, in their monthly meeting of business, many being present ; and in the fresh spring of pure love, to open before them the advantage, both inward and outward, of attending singly to the pure guidance of the Holy Spirit, and therein 10 142 J ohn Woolmati s y ournal.
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