...as a history of things that passed in other countries, pertaining to other persons ; but now I look upon it as a mystery to be opened at this time, belonging also to us. A. Evans, An Echo to the voice of Heaven, 1653 English scholarship has always been divided in its interpretation...

...Arise Evans in 1653 described how he had come to London in 16a9 and made the great discovery: 'Afor I looked upon the Scripture as a history of things...to be opened at this time, belonging also to us'. Family religious exercises were facilitated, unattached preachers and liturgical innovators could follow...