I have looked on the small-pox as a messenger from the Almighty, to be an assistant in the cause of virtue, and to incite us to consider whether we employ our time only in such things as are consistent with perfect wisdom and goodness. Building houses suitable to dwell in, for ourselves and our creatures; preparing clothing suitable for the climate and season, and food convenient, are all duties incumbent on us. And under these general heads are many branches of business in which we may venture health and life, as necessity may require.
What a marvelous parallell to the CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 in the years of 2019-2022….
All of John Woolman's considerations are
suitable to modern consideration and reflection. He names the essential human activities. All others are superfluities, except the study of Divine wisdom. My love of reading is another essential.
