"I find this only good, to love the Lord and his poor despised people, to do for them and to be ready to suffer with t…"

"I had rather have a plain, russet-coated Captain, that knows what he fights for, and loves what he knows, than that y…"

"I could not riding out alone about my business, but smile out to God in praises, in assurance of victory because God …"

"The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions; if they be willing faithfully to serve it …"

"God made them as stubble to our swords."

"Truly England and the church of God hath had a great favour from the Lord, in this great victory given us."

"A few honest men are better than numbers."

"It's a blessed thing to die daily. For what is there in this world to be accounted of! The best men according to the …"

"This is our comfort, God is in heaven, and He doth what pleaseth Him; His, and only His counsel shall stand, whatsoev…"

"If the remonstrance had been rejected I would have sold all I had the next morning and never have seen England more, …"