For he was chosen, and sate as one of the Assessors and very often filled the Chair in the Moderators, absence, and such was his constant care, and conscientiousness in the expence of time, and improving it to the best advantage, that in case of intermission in the Assembly affairs, he used to apply himself to his private studies: For which end it was his constant practice to carry his Bible, and some other Books in his pocket, which upon every advantage? he drew forth, and read in them, as was observed by many.