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CONSIDERATIONS ON THE keepi:n'gi- of neghoesj
RECOMMENDED TO THE PROFESSORS OF CHRISTIANITY OF EVERY
DENOMINATION. " Forasmuch as ye did it to the least of tliese my
brethren, ye did it unto me," Matt, ax v. 40. BY JOHN WOOLMAN.
FIRST PRINTED IN THE YEAR 1754. PHILADELPHIA : PUBLISHED BY
THE TRACT ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS, AND TO BE HAD AT THEIR
DEPOSITORY, No. 84, MULBERRY STREET. No.Sd.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS, BY THE AUTHOR. What I write
on this subject is with reluctance, and the hints given are in as
general terms as my concern would allow. I know it is a point about
which, in all its branches, men that appear to aim well are not
generally agreed ; and for that reason I chose to avoid being very
particular. If I may happily let drop any thing that may excite such as
are concerned in the practice to a close thinking on the subject
treated of, the candid amongst them may easily do the subject such
further justice, as on an impartial inquiry it may appear to deserve ;
and such an inquiry I would earnestly recommend. [Tract No. 1, of
this Series, is a Memoir of John Woolman.]
CONSIDERATIONS ON THE KEEPING OF NEGROES. As
many times there are different motives to the same action ; and one
does that from a generous heart, which another does for selfish
ends ; the like may be said in this case. There are various
circumstances among those that keep negroes, and different ways
by which they fall under their care ; and I doubt not, there are many
well disposed persons amonofst them who desire rather to manage
^X'isely and justly in this difficult matter, than to make gain of it. But
the general disadvantage which these poor negroes lie under in an
enhghtened Christian country, having often filled me with real
sadness, I now think it my duty, through Di^nne aid, to offer some
thoughts thereon to the consideration of others. When we remember
that all nations are of one blood, (Gen. lii. 20,) that in this world we
are but sojourners, that we are subject to the like afflictions and
infirmities of body, the like disorders and frailties in mind, the like
temptations, the same death, and the same judgment, and that the
all-wise Being is Judge and Lord over us all, it seems to raise an idea
of general brotherhood, and a disposition easy to be touched with a
feeling of each other's afflictions : but when we forget those things,
and look chiefly at our outward circumstances, in this and some ages
past, constantly retaining in our minds the distinction between us
and them, with respect to our knowledge and improvement in things
Divine, natural and artificial, our breasts being apt to be filled with
fond notions of superioi ity, there is danger of erring in our conduct
toward ihem. (3)
( 4 ) We allow them to be of the same species with
ourselves ; odds is, we are in a higher station, and enjoy greater
favoi than they. And when it is thus that our heavenly Father e
doweth some of his children with distinguished gifts, they a^v
intended for good ends ; but if those thus gifted are thereby hfted
Tip above their brethren, not considering themselves as debtors to
the weak, nor behaving themselves as faithful stewards, none who
judge impartially can suppose them free from ingratitude. When a
people dwell under the liberal distribution of favours from heaven, it
behoves them carefully to inspect their ways, and consider the
purposes for which those favours are bestowed, lest, through
forgetfulness of God and misusing his gifts, they incur his heavy
displeasure, whose judgments are just and equal, who exalteth and
humbleth to the dust, as he seeth meet. It appears, by Holy Record,
that men under high favours have been apt to err in their opinions
concerning others. Thus Israel, according to the description of the
prophet, Isa. Ixv. 5, when exceedingly corrupted and degenerated,
yet remembered they were the chosen people of God ; and could
say, " Stand by thyself, come not near me, for I am hoHer than
thou." That this was no chance language, but their common opinion
of other people, more fully appears, by considering the
circumstances which attended when God was beginning to fulfil his
precious promises concerning the gathering of the Gentiles. The
Most High, in a vision, undeceived Peter, first prepared his heart to
believe, and at the house of Cornelius showed him of a certainty
that God is no respecter of persons. The effjsion of the Holy Ghost
upon a people, with whom they, the Jewish Christians, would not so
much as eat, was strange to them. All they of the circumcision were
astonished to see it ; and the apostles and brethren of Judea
contended with Petoi about it, till he having rehearsed the whole
matter, and fully shown that the Father's love was unlimited, they
are thereat struck with admiration, and cry out, " Then hath God
also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life." The opinion of
peculiar favours being confined to them, was deeply rooted, or else
the above instance had been less strange to them, for these reasons
: First, They were generally acquainted with the writings of the
prophets, by whom this time was repeatedly spoken of, and pointed
at. Secondly, Our blessed Lord shortly before expressly said, " I have
other sheep, not of this fold, them also must I bring," &c. Lastly, His
words to them after his resurrection, at the very time of his
as'^ension, "Ye shall
( 5 ) be witnesses to me, not only in Jerusalem, Judea, and
Samaria, but to the uttermost parts of the earth." These concurring
circumstances, one would think, might have raised a strong
expectation of seeing such a time ; yet when it came, it proved
matter of offence and astonishment. To consider mankind otherwise
than brethren, to think favours are peculiar to one nation, and to
exclude others, plainly supposes a darkness in the understanding :
for as God's love is universal, so where the mind is sufficiently
influenced by it, it begets a likeness of itself, and the heart is
enlarged towards all men. Again, to conclude a people froward,
perverse, and worse by nature than others, who ungratefully receive
favours, and apply them to bad ends, will excite a behaviour toward
them unbecoming the excellence of true religion. To prevent such an
error, let us calmly consider their circumstance : and the better to do
it, make their case ours. Suppose then that our ancestors and we
had been exposed to constant servitude, in the more servile and
inferior employments of life ; that we had been destitute of the help
of reading and good company; that amongst ourselves we had had
but few wise and pious instructors ; that the rehgious amongst our
superiors seldom took notice of us ; that while others in ease had
plentifully heaped up the fruit of our labour, we had received barely
enough to relieve nature ; and being wholly at the command of
others, had generall}^ been treated as a contemptible, ignorant part
of mankind ; should we, in that case, be less abject than they now
are I Again, if oppression be so hard to bear, that a wise man is
made mad by it, Eccl. vii. 7, then a series of oppressions, altering the
behaviour and manners of a people, is what may reasonably be
expected. When our property is taken contrary to our mind, by
means appearing to us unjust, it is only through Divine influence,
and the enlargement of heart from thence proceeding, that we can
love our reputed oppressors. If the negroes fall short in this, an
uneasy, if not a disconsolate disposition will be awakened, and
remain like seeds in their minds, producing sloth and other habits
which appear odious to us ; and with which, had they been free
men, they would not perhaps have been chargeable. These, and
other circumstances, rightly considered, will lessen the too great
disparity which some make between us and them. Integrity of heart
has appeared in some of them ; so that if we continue in the word of
Christ, and our conduct towards them be seasoned with his love, we
may hope to see the good effect of it. No. 85.— 1 *
( 6 ) This, in a good degree, is the case with some into
whose hands they have faJlen ; hut that too many treat them
otherwise, not seeming conscious of any neglect, is, alas ! too
evident. AVhen self-love presides in our minds, our opinions are
biassed in our own favour ; and in this condition, being concerned
with a people so situated that they have no voice to plead their own
cause, there is danger of using ourselves to an undisturbed
partiahty, until, by long custom, the mind becomes reconciled with
it, and the judgment itself infected. To apply humbly to God for
wisdom, that we may thereby be enabled to see things as they are,
and as they ought to be, is very needful. Hereby the hidden things
of darkness may be brought to light, and the judgment made clear :
we shall then consider mankind as brethren. Though different
degrees and a variety of qualifications and abilities, one dependent
on another, be admitted, yet high thoughts will be laid aside, and all
men treated as becometh the sons of one father, agreeably to the
doctrine of Christ Jesus. "He hath laid do\ATi the best criterion, by
which mankind ought to judge of their own conduct, and others
judge for them of theirs, one towards another, viz. ' Whatsoever ye
would that men should do unto you, do ye even so to them.' I take
it, that all men by nature are equally entitled to the equity of this
rule, and under the indispensable obhgations of it. One man ought
not to look upon another man or society of men as so far beneath
him that he should not put himself in their place, in all his actions
towards them, and bring all to this test, viz. How should I approve of
this conduct, were I in their circumstance, and they in mine ?" This
doctrine being of a moral unchangeable nature, hath been likewise
inculcated in the former dispensation; "If a stranger sojourn with
thee in your land, ye shall not vex him ; but the stranger that
dwelleth with you shall be as one born amongst 3'ou, and thou shalt
love him as thyself." Had these people come voluntarily and dwelt
amongst us, to call them strangers would be proper ; and their
being brought by force, with regret and a languishing mind, may
well raise compassion in a heart rightly disposed : but there is
nothing in such treatment which, upon a wise and judicious
consideration, will in any way lessen their right to be treated as
strangers. If the treatment which many of them meet with be rightly
examined, and compared with those precepts, "Thou shalt not vex
him nor oppress him ; he shall be as one born amongst you, and
thou shalt love him as
( 1 ) thyself," there will appear an important difference
between them. It may be objected that there is the cost of
purchase, and ris:k of their lives to them who possess them, and
therefore it is needful that they make the best use of their time. In a
practice just and reasonable, such objections may have weight ; but
if the work be wrong from the beginning, there is little or no force in
them. If I purchase a man who has never forfeited his liberty, the
natural right of freedom is in him ; and shall I keep him and his
posterity in servitude and ignorance ? " How should I approve of this
conduct, were I in his circumstances, and he in mine ?" It may be
thought, that to treat them as we would willingly be treated, our
gain by them would be inconsiderable : and it were, in divers
respects, better that there were none in our country. We may further
consider, that they are now amongst us, and people of our nation
were the cause of their being here ; that whatsoever difficulty
accrues thereon, we are justly chargeable with, and to bear all
inconveniences attending it with a serious and weighty concern of
mind to do our duty by them, is the best we can do. To seek a
remedy by continuing the oppression, because we have power to do
it, and see others do it, w^ill, I aj^prehend, not be doing as we
would be done by. How deeply soever men are involved in
difficulties, sincerity of heart, and upright walking before God, freely
submitting to his providence, is the most sure remedy. He only is
able to relieve, not only persons, but nations in their greatest
calamities. To act continually with integrity of heart, above all narrow
or selfish motives, is a sure token of our being partakers of that
salvation which " God hath appointed for wails and bulwarks," and
is, beyond all contradiction, a more happy situation than can ever be
promised by the utmost reach of art and power united, not
proceeding from heavenly wisdom. A supply to nature's lawful
w^ants, joined with a peaceful, humble mind, is the truest
happiness in this life ; and if we arrive at this, and continue to walk
in the path of the just, our case w^ll be truly happy. Though herein
we may part with, or miss of the glaring show of riches, and leave
our children little else but wise instructions, a good example, and the
knowledge of some honest employment ; these, with the blessing of
Providence, are sufficient for their happiness, and are more likely to
prove so, than laying up treasures for them, which are often rather a
snare than any real benefit ; especially to those who, instead of
being
( 8 ) exampled to temperance, are in all things taught to
prefer the getting of riches, and to eye the temporal distinctions they
give, as the principal business of this hfe. These readily overlook the
true happiness of man, which results from the enjoyment of all
things in the fear of God, and miserably substituting an infe rior
good, dangerous in the acquiring and uncertain in the fruition, they
are subject to many disappointments, and every sweet carries its
sting. It is the conclusion of our blessed Lord and his apostles, as
appears by their lives and doctrines, that the highest delights of
sense, or most pleasing objects visible, ought ever to be accounted
infinitely inferior to that real intellectual happiness, suited to man in
his primitive innocence, and now to be found in true renovation of
mind ; and that the comforts of our present life, the things most
grateful to us, ought always to be received with temperance, and
never made the chief objects of our desire, hope, or love ; but that
our whole heart and affections be principally looking to that "city,
which hath foundations, whose maker and builder is God." Did we so
improve the gifts bestowed on us, that our children might have an
education suited to these doctrines, and our example to confirm it,
we might rejoice in hope of their being heirs of an inheritance
incorruptible. This inheritance, as Christians, we esteem the most
valuable ; and how then can we fail to desire it for our children ? O
that we were consistent with ourselves, in pursuing the means
necessary to obtain it ! It appears by experience, that where
children are educated in fulness, ease, and idleness, evil habits are
more prevalent than is common amongst such who are prudently
employed in the necessary affairs of hfe. If children are not only
educated in the way of so great temptation, but have also the
opportunity of lording it over their fellow-creatures, and being
masters of men in their childhood, how can we expect otherwise
than that their tender minds will be possessed with thoughts too
high for them ; which gaining strength by continuance, will prove
like a slow current, gradually separating them from or keeping from
acquaintance with that humility and meekness in which alone lasting
happiness can be enjoyed. Man is born to labour, and experience
abundantly showeth, that it is for our good : but where the powerful
lay the burden on the inferior, without affording a Christian
education, and suitable opportunity of improving the mind, and a
treatment which we, in their case, should approve, in order that
themselves may
( 9 ) live at ease, and fare sumptuously, and lay up riches
for their posterity; this seems to contradict the design of Providence,
and, I doubt not, is sometimes the effect of a perverted mind ; for
wdiile the life of one is made grievous by the rigour of another, it
entails misery on both. Amongst the manifold works of Providence,
displayed in the different ages of the world, these which follow, with
many others, may afford instruction. Abraham was called of God to
leave his country and kindred, to sojourn amongst strangers.
Through famine, and danger of death, he was forced to flee from
one kingdom to another ; yet, at length, he not only had assurance
of being the father of many nations, but became a mighty prince.
(Gen. xxiii. 6.) Remarkable were the deahngs of God with Jacob in a
low estate; the just sense he retained of them after his
advancement, appears by his words : " I am not worthy of the least
of all thy mercies." The numerous afflictions of Joseph are very
singular; the particular providence of God therein, no less manifest:
he at length became governor of Egypt, and famous for wisdom and
virtue. The series of troubles which David passed through, few
amongst us are ignorant of; and yet he afterwards became as one of
the great men of the earth. Some evidences of the Divine wisdom
appear in those things, in that such who are intended for high
stations, have first been very low and dejected, that Truth might be
sealed on their hearts; and that the characters there imprinted by
bitterness and adversity, might in after years remain, suggesting
compassionate ideas, and, in their prosperity, quicken their regard to
those in the like condition. This yet further appears in the case of
Israel ; who were well acquainted with grievous sufferings, a long
and rigorous servitude ; and then, through many notable events,
were made chief amongst the nations. To them we find a repetition
of precepts to the purpose abovesaid : though, for ends agreeable to
infinite wisdom, they were chosen as a peculiar people for a time ;
yet the Most High acquaints them, that his love is not confined, but
extends to the stranger ; and to excite their compassion, reminds
them of times past, "Ye were strangers in the land of Egypt." Again,
"Thou shalt not oppress a stranger, for ye know the heart of a
stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt." If we call to
mind our beginning, some of us may find a time,
( 10 ) wherein our fathers were under afflictions,
reproaches, and manifold sufferings. Respecting our progress in this
land, the time is short since our beginning was small and number
few, compared with the native inhabitants. He that sleeps not by day
nor night, hath watched over us, and kept us as the apple of his eye.
His Almighty arm hath been round about us, and saved us from
dangers. The wilderness and sohtary deserts in which our fathers
passed the days of their pilgrimage, are now turned into pleasant
fields ; and while many parts of the world have groaned under the
hea\y calamities of war, our habitation remains quiet, and our land
fruitful. When we trace back the steps we have trodden, and see
how the Lord hath opened a way in the wilderness for us, to the
wise it will easily appear, that all this was not done to be buried in
oblivion, but to prepare a people for more fruitful returns ; and the
remembrance thereof ought to humble us in prosperity, and excite in
us a Christian benevolence towards our inferiors. If we do not
consider these things aright, but through a stupid indolence,
conceive views of interest separate from the general good of the
great brotherhood, and, in pursuance thereof, treat our inferiors with
rigour, to increase our wealth and gain riches for our children; "What
then shall we do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what
shall we answer him ? did not he that made us, make them? and did
not one fashion us?" To our great Master we stand or fall, to judge
or condemn us as is most suitable to his wisdom or authority ; my
inclination is to persuade, and entreat, and simply give hints of my
way of thinking. If the Christian religion be considered, both
respecting its doctrines and the happy influence which it hath on the
minds and manners of all real Christians, it looks reasonable to
think, that the miraculous manifestation thereof to the world is a
kindness beyond expression. Are we the people thus favoured ? Are
we they whose minds are opened, influenced, and governed by the
Spirit of Christ, and thereby made sons of God ? Is it not a fair
conclusion, that we, hke our heavenly Father, ought in our degree to
be active in iLe same great cause of the eternal happiness of, at
least, our whole families, and more, if thereto capacitated ? If we,
by the operation of the Spirit of Christ, become heirs with him in the
kingdom of his Father, and are redeemed from the alluring
counterfeit joys of this Avorld, and the joy of Christ
( 11 ) remain in us; to suppose that one in this happy
condition can, for the sake of earthly riches, not only deprive his
fellow-creatures of the sweetness of freedom, which, rightly used, is
one of the greatest temporal blessings, but therewith neglect using
proper means for their acquaintance with the Holy Scriptures, and
the advantage of true religion, seems at least a contradiction to
reason. Whoever rightly advocates the cause of some, thereby
promotes the good of all. The state of mankind was harmonious in
the beginning, and though sin hath introduced discord, yet through
the wonderful love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord, the ■way is open
for our redemption, and means appointed to restore us to primitive
harmony. That if one suffer by the unfaithfulness of another, the
mind, the most noble part of him that occasions the discord, is
thereby alienated from its true and real happiness. Our duty and
interest are mseparably imited, and when we neglect or misuse our
talents, we necessarily depart from the heavenly fellowship, and are
in the way to the greatest of evils. Therefore to examine and prove
ourselves, to find what harmony the power presiding in us bears
with the Divine nature, is a duty not more incumbent and necessary,
than it would be beneficial. In Holy Writ the Divine Being saith of
himself, " I am the Lord, which exercise loving-kindness, judgment
and righteousness in the earth ; for in these things I delight, saith
the Lord." Again, speaking in the way of man, to show his
compassion to Israel, whose wickedness had occasioned a calamity,
and then being humbled under it, it is said, " His soul was grieved
for their miseries." If we consider the life of our blessed Saviour,
when on earth, as it is recorded by his followers, we shall find that
one uniform desire for the eternal and temporal good of mankind,
discovered itself in all his actions. If we observe men, both apostles
and others, in many different ages, who have really come to the
unity of the Spirit, and the fellowship of the saints, there still
appears the like disposition; and in them the desire for the real
happiness of mankind has out-balanced the desire of ease, liberty,
and, many times, of hfe itself. If, upon a true search, we find that
our natures are so far renewed, that to exercise righteousness and
loving-kindness, according to our ability, towards all men, without
respect of persons, is easy to us, or is our dehght ; if our love be so
orderly and regu
( 13 ) lar, that he who doeth the will of our Father, who is in
heaven, appears in our view to be our nearest relation, our brother,
and sister, and mother ; if this be our case, there is a good
foundation to hope, that the blessing of God will sweeten our
treasures during our stay in this life, and that our memory will be
savoury, when we are entered, into rest. To conclude. It is a truth
most certain, that a life guided by wisdom from above, agreeably
with justice, equity and mercy, is throughout consistent and amiable,
and truly beneficial to society; the serenity and calmness of mind in
it, affords an unparalleled comfort in this life, and the end of it is
blessed. And it is no less true, that they who in the midst of high
favours remain ungrateful, and under all the advantages that a
Christian can desire, are selfish, earthly and sensual, do miss the
true fountain of happiness, and wander in a maze of dark anxiety,
where all their treasures are insufficient to quiet their mmds ; hence,
from an insatiable craving, they neglect doing good ,/ith what they
have acquired, and too often add oppression to vanity, that they
may compass more. " O that they were wise, that they understood
this, that they would consider their latter end !" THB END.