Answer. I think it strange that she should ask for letters from the church. She would not leave the church unless she was insane.
I am a member of the church—I believe the church is right. I believe everything the church does is right. I believe everything in the Bible.
Ques. Do you believe literally that Jonah was swallowed by a whale, and remained in its belly three days and was then cast up?
Ans. I do.
Ques. Do you believe literally that Elijah went direct up to Heaven in a chariot of fire—that the chariot had wheels, and seats, and was drawn by horses?
Ans. I do—for with God all things are possible.
Ques. Do you believe Mrs. Packard was insane, and is insane?
Ans. I do.
I never read any of Swedenborg’s works, I do not deem it proper for persons to investigate new doctrines or systems of theology.
Re-examined.—I became a Presbyterian eight years ago. I was formerly a Congregationalist; Mr. Packard was a Congregationalist.