1822 July 7

Established

If it be so clearly contrary to the greatest happiness of the greatest number even in the present life, that a system of opinions on the subject of religion, admitting it /it being admitted/ to be true be thus established, as clearly regard to the religion of Jesus in particular as clearly is it true that the affording such establishment to the religion of Jesus is inconsistent with his principles /will/ as evidenced by his own declarations as well as by his own practice. No where is he stated to have directed that to the religion preached /delivered/ by himself any such establishment should be given. No where either in [...?] or in substance no where has he said Give money to those who say they believe in what I have said or Give money to those who teach others to believe what I have said. No where has he said apply punishment to those who will not say they believe what I have said or to those who say they believe that that which I have said is false

Against /Repugnant/ the known will of the then constituted authorities was every thing done and said that was done and said by him

By argument so powerful /irresistible/ as to carry with it the effect of ridicule he opposed the sanctity of the sabbath as taught by the constituted authorities

By the Sidmouths and Castlereaghs of the time were set on him the Olivers and Castles by whom he was at length entrapped

To the corruptive effect of opulence as herein above displayed was no secret in his eyes neither unperceived by him nor unproclaimed. No denunciation more severe than those made by him against those who put their trust in riches. Wallowers in wealth and luxury greater than any to which he could ever have been witness men pretending to be preachers of his doctrine and enjoying their wealth on that false pretence never cease to say - take from our order any of the wealth they enjoy or may enjoy Limit set limits to our opulence /riches/, the religion of Jesus is at an end.