Free discussion was carried on there on all sorts of subjects.

He favoured the liberality of mind which the church opposed; yet he did not embroil himself with the authorities, and led his own quiet scholarly life, respected and revered of all.
"That is the life for me," spoke Dalaber, as he looked round his new lodging, and admired the fashion in which his belongings had been set up there.

"I will follow the secular calling, keeping my soul and spirit free to follow the promptings of the Spirit.
Whenever I see the opportunity to strike a blow in the cause of freedom, may God give me strength to strike boldly and fearlessly; but I will not thrust myself forward into needless peril.

Obedience has its place in the church as well as other virtues.

I will not be untrue to my conscience or my convictions, but without good cause I will not embroil myself in these hot controversies and perilous matters.