A calm and sober enquiry concerning the possibility of a Trinity in the Godhead…

The nearer we approach an Adversary (within just limits) in these rational decertations, the less he can have to say against us. But being well resolved ⟨p. 98⟩our selves about the main point of disagreement, we then take Care not to come so near, as to fall in with him, pass into his Tents, and give away our main Cause.

I am (worthiest Sir) far from assuming so much to my self, or detracting so much from you, as to give a judgment that this really is done in your Discourses about the Trinity. I only submit it to your own most penetrating judgment, what may be further requisite and possible in this matter, to take away any appearances hereof, and prevent ill consequences that may too easily ensue.

I have, for my own part, long imposed it upon my self to abstain from any positive Conceptions concerning the Godhead, beyond what I find expressly contained in the divine revelation, or what the reason of things, either antecedently thereto, or consequentially thereupon, doth most evidently persuade and require; and do greatly approve the ⟨p. 99⟩same caution, which I cannot but observe with you. But desire it may be weighed whether such measures may not, and must not lead us further.

I have, for my own part, long impos'd it upon my self to abstain from any positive Conceptions concerning the Godhead, beyond what I find expresly contain'd in the divine revelation, or what the reason of things, either antecedently thereto, or consequentially thereupon, doth most evidently perswade and require; and do greatly approve the ⟨p. 99⟩