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.

An oath, sir, is an end of all strife, and it is God's ordinance.

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.

I have been guilty of wrong thinking.

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.

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