I desire to know wherefore I am banished?

But after he was pleased to reveal himself to me I did presently, like Abraham, run to Hagar. And after that he did let me see the atheism of my own heart, for which I begged of the Lord that it might not remain in my heart.

Better to be cast out of the Church than to deny Christ.

Do you think it not lawful for me to teach women and why do you call me to teach the court?

Therefore, take heed how you proceed against me; for I know that for this you go about to do to me, God will ruin you and your posterity, and this whole state.

It was never in my heart to slight any man, but only that man should be kept in his place and not sit in the room of God.

As I understand it, laws, commands, rules and edicts are for those who have not the light which makes plain the pathway.