The History of Scotland, Volume 4Blackie, Fullarton, 1827 - Scotland |
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... late treaty , was open and avowed , and his advice to the king had been , to suffer any extremity Father than negotiate . That unfortunate nobleman , who , much against his judgment and inclination , had been ordered by Charles to leave ...
... late treaty , was open and avowed , and his advice to the king had been , to suffer any extremity Father than negotiate . That unfortunate nobleman , who , much against his judgment and inclination , had been ordered by Charles to leave ...
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... late Scottish parliament , which implied a compliance with every demand , civil and ecclesiastical , was for some time resisted by the king , it was , in an unhappy hour , establishing a precedent for the English parliament , who were ...
... late Scottish parliament , which implied a compliance with every demand , civil and ecclesiastical , was for some time resisted by the king , it was , in an unhappy hour , establishing a precedent for the English parliament , who were ...
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... late unprovoked war , and the indemnification for the expense incurred during two cam- paigns . The importance of this article excited the fears of those who were friendly to the Scots , and the hopes of the royal party , who wished to ...
... late unprovoked war , and the indemnification for the expense incurred during two cam- paigns . The importance of this article excited the fears of those who were friendly to the Scots , and the hopes of the royal party , who wished to ...
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... late troubles commenced . Besides these , another was proposed by the Scots , but not inserted in the treaty , urging unity in reli- gion , and uniformity of church government , as essential for preserving peace between the two kingdoms ...
... late troubles commenced . Besides these , another was proposed by the Scots , but not inserted in the treaty , urging unity in reli- gion , and uniformity of church government , as essential for preserving peace between the two kingdoms ...
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... late - every nobleman ten pounds , every baron six pounds , thirteen shillings , and four- pence , and every burgess three pounds , six shillings , and eightpence Scots ; none but regular members were allowed to come into the house ...
... late - every nobleman ten pounds , every baron six pounds , thirteen shillings , and four- pence , and every burgess three pounds , six shillings , and eightpence Scots ; none but regular members were allowed to come into the house ...
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Page 246 - And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said, We have ten parts in the king, and we have also more right in David than ye : why then did ye despise us, that our advice should not be first had in bringing back our king? And the words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel.
Page 426 - THE LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; 2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; 3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
Page 119 - We shall also, according to our places and callings, in this common cause of religion, liberty and peace of the kingdoms, assist and defend all those that enter into this league and covenant in the maintaining and pursuing thereof, and shall not suffer ourselves, directly or indirectly, by whatsoever combination, persuasion or terror, to be divided and withdrawn from this blessed union and conjunction...
Page 133 - And the better to effect the intended reformation, we desire there may be a general synod of the most grave, pious, learned and judicious divines of this island ; assisted with some from foreign parts, professing the same religion with us, who may consider of all things necessary for the peace and good government of the Church...
Page 461 - I am a miserable and wretched creature, I am in covenant with thee, through grace, and I may, I will come to thee for thy people, thou hast made me, though very unworthy, a mean instrument to do them some good, and thee service...
Page 168 - For what do the enemy say? Nay, what do many say that were friends at the beginning of the Parliament ? Even this, that the members of both houses have got great places and commands, and the sword into their hands ; and, what by interest in Parliament, what by power in the army, will perpetually continue themselves in grandeur, and not permit the war speedily to end, lest their own power should determine with it.
Page 340 - Stuart, for accomplishment of such his designs, and for the protecting of himself and his adherents in his and their wicked practices, to the same ends hath traitorously and maliciously levied war against the present Parliament, and the people therein represented...
Page 421 - And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.
Page 284 - Sir, your Majesty speaks as if you had some secret strength and power that I do not know of; and since your Majesty hath concealed it from me, I wish you had concealed it from these men too.
Page 118 - Scotland, in doctrine, worship, discipline and government, against our common enemies ; the reformation of religion in the kingdoms of England and Ireland, in doctrine, worship, discipline and government, according to the Word of God. and the example of the best reformed Churches...