During my solitude, conflicting thoughts increased; but much exercise of soul had the effect of causing the scriptures to gain complete ascendancy over me. I had always owned them to be the Word of GOD . . . the careful reading of the Acts afforded me a practical picture of the early church; which made me feel deeply the contrast with its actual present state; though still, as ever beloved by GOD.

Separation from evil is the necessary first principle of communion with Him ... Separation from evil is His principle of unity

During my solitude, conflicting thoughts increased; but much exercise of soul had the effect of causing the scriptures to gain complete ascendancy over me.

Christ preferred the poor; ever since I have been converted so have I.

After deep exercise of soul I was brought by grace to feel I could entirely.

Among the children of God, it was they who were most able to rightly divide the word of truth.

It is the desire of our hearts, and as we believe God's will under this dispensation, that all the children of God should be gathered together as such, and, consequently, as not of the world.