Sterling Olmsted

In this very interesting pamphlet, Olmsted sets out to show us what John Woolman can teach us, since he finds that Woolman's mysticism and activism are very like our own in kind, differing only in degree. Our inner motions may be less demanding and powerful, and our actions less courageous and consistent, but many of us experience such inner motions and calls, and respond in outer actions. Olmsted focuses on the dynamics of Woolman's inner and outer faithfulness, as he explicates John Woolman's writings carefully to describe his beliefs, how he was inwardly moved, and how he responded.
Olmsted reveals to us Woolman as example and guide, who can show us how to attend and respond to our own inner motions of concern, and encourage us to be more faithful.… (altro)