I must observe, however, that he laid a stress upon many things, which the world considered to be of little moment, but which his followers thought to be entirely worthy of his spiritual calling.

He forbade all the modes and gestures, which are used as tokens of obeisance, or flattery, or honour, among men.

He insisted on the necessity of plain speech or language.

He declaimed against all sorts of music.

He protested against the exhibitions of the theatre, and many of the accustomary diversions of the times.