6 Quotes & Sayings By Anne Hutchinson

Anne Hutchinson (1591–1643) was an English Puritan dissident, the first female to be ordained an Anglican minister, and one of the most controversial religious figures in English history. After her death, she was frequently denounced by her critics as a "temptress" and "whore." She was praised by some of her contemporaries for her independent spirit.

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They thought that I did conceive there was a difference between them and Mr. Cotton... I might say they might preach a covenant of works as did the apostles, but to preach a covenant of works and to be under a covenant of works is another business. Anne Hutchinson
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If any come to my house to be instructed in the ways of God what rule have I to put them away? Do you think it not lawful for me to teach women and why do you call me to teach the court? Anne Hutchinson
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I conceive there lies a clear rule in Titus that the elder women should instruct the younger and then I must have a time wherein I must do it. Anne Hutchinson
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But now having seen him which is invisible I fear not what man can do unto me. Anne Hutchinson
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One may preach a covenant of grace more clearly than another... But when they preach a covenant of works for salvation, that is not truth. Anne Hutchinson