Finding that he had some learning, and was eager for more, he decided to appoint him as singing man at his own college here, and to let him continue his studies as well.

I trow that he would have willingly made him one of the petty canons, but Radley declined that honour.

He has no call to the priesthood, he says; and in truth he has heard much in London of the Association of Christian Brothers, and has read many of the forbidden books.
"Indeed, I think I may call him one of them.

I am not afraid to tell you this, Mistress Magdalen, for I know your heart is full of sympathy for us, who are seekers after purer truth than we can always find amongst those who are set to dispense it to us." The girl's eyes were full of sympathy and earnest interest.
"Indeed, I would fain see all men longing after light and truth.
God is Light, and God is Truth; His Son came as the Light of the world.

He must desire all men to seek the Light.