William Brewster Quotations

I discipline churchgoers with godly lessons and sharp words if they do not change their ways. My goal is to open their hearts so that they seek forgiveness.

We gather for prayer, and reading the Bible, and singing the songs of David.

In the morning on Sunday, a drum is sounded at about 8 o'clock.

We follow the rules laid out in the Bible for running our church.

I am responsible for making sure that all of the church members live a godly life, and if they do not, I am in charge of their discipline.

My wife and my children I can correct with harsh words and sharp lessons. I can strike them, but I do not think that this is a good thing to do.

Generally, elders are among the more reverent members of the Church, but there is no law prescribing their age.