“Love was the first motion, and then a concern arose to spend some time with the Indians, that I might feel and understand their life and the spirit they live in, if haply I might receive some instruction from them, or they be in any degree helped forward by my following the leadings of Truth among them. And as it pleased the Lord to make way for my going at a time when the troubles of war were increasing, and by reason of much wet weather travelling was more difficult than usual at that season, I looked upon it as a more favorable opportunity to season my mind and bring me into a near sympathy with them. “

 

-- John Woolman, The Journal 

 

Woolman spoke his ministry without interpretation, Chief Pupunehang who didn't understand English said, "I love to feel where the words come from." 

 

Peace, concern for the effects of war, slavery, commerce, land-use and listening for "that of God" in one another are as critical now as they were 250 years ago.