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.

I conceive there lies a clear rule in Titus that the elder women should instruct the younger and then I must have a time wherein I must do it.

If you look upon the rule in Titus it is a rule to me. If you convince me that it is no rule I shall yield.

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

I feel that nothing important ever happens that is not revealed to me beforehand.

Must not I then entertain the saints because I must keep my conscience.

I desire to know wherefore I am banished?