William Penn. (1644–1718). Fruits of Solitude.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.
Of Formality
170. Form is Good, but not Formality.
171. In the Use of the best of Forms there is too much of that I fear.
172. ’T is absolutely necessary, that this Distinction should go along with People in their Devotion; for too many are apter to rest upon What they do, than How they do their Duty.
173. If it were considered, that it is the Frame of the Mind that gives our Performances Acceptance, we would lay more Stress on our Inward Preparation than our Outward Action.