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From a corrupt and venomed fountain can spring no wholesome water.

— John Knox The First Blast of the Trumpet against the Monstruous Regiment of Women (1558)

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I have a testimony this day in my conscience, before God, however the world rage.

But hereof be assured, that all is not lawful nor just that is statute by civil laws; neither yet is everything sin before God, which ungodly persons allege to be treason.

The very antichrist, and son of perdition, of whom Paul speaks.

I am a watchman...For that reason I am bound in conscience to blow the trumpet publicly.

World Studies for Christian Schools (2000)

Madam, in God's presence I speak: I never delighted in the weeping of any of God's creatures; yea I can scarcely well abide the tears of my own boys whom my own hand corrects, much less can I rejoice in your Majesty's weeping.

The Thundering Scot (1957)

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