Church of England clergymen have in the past gone to great lengths in denouncing nonconformity; and even in the present day an effective sample of such denunciatory bigotry may be found in a sort of orthodox catechism written by the Rev.
"Theological Essays"
Charles Bradlaugh
In each case, he defended his nonconformity in the boldest tone.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Then, turning round, in the most playful manner, to Mr Robert Ramsay- "I know," said he, "you are an honest man, and a true, and trouble yourself mighty little with conformity or nonconformity; and, therefore, my business is not with you.
"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX"
Alexander Leighton