William Perkins defined theology as “the science of living blessedly forever.” “Science” shows the seriousness and care he gave to classical learning. And “living blessedly forever” reveals his commitment to applied Protestant piety.

Richard Baxter was big enough to have big faults and make big errors.

For John Hooper, the gaudy Medieval robes communicated a theology that is not consistent with a Protestant understanding of ministers and Holy Communion. He finally concluded that “vestments” are not a mountain to die on, especially if they kept him from opportunities to minister the gospel.