Segal tried to make a case for identifying the redshifts predicted by the conformal group with the redshifts of the galaxies, denying that the latter are majoritively Doppler shifts due to the expansion of the Universe.

From the minute description of the machinery, I am apt to think it is made at a considerable expense; … I am therefore induced to mention the manner of hummelling (or fattering, as it is called in this county) with me. … My thrashing mill is of the old construction, being the first erected in this county (excepting one on Cotterel's plan), and is very powerful; but I apprehend any machine has power enough for the hummelling work.

And because he was ententive to the work of mercy, he deserved to be enlumined to the way of truth.

Ile ſtand this ſtorm of hail though the ſtones pelt me.