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 desire to know wherefore I am banished?

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.

For you see this scripture fulfilled this day and therefore I desire you as you tender the Lord and the church and commonwealth to consider and look what you do.

The Lord knows that I could not open scripture; he must by his prophetical office open it unto me. So after that being unsatisfied in the thing, the Lord was pleased to bring this scripture out of the Hebrews.

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

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