The History of Scotland, Volume 4Blackie, Fullarton, 1827 - Scotland |
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... presbyterian manner ; he heard the morning sermon with seeming approbation , and having omitted to return in the ... presbyterians themselves , com- plained that the discourses and worship were protracted to a tedious length , nor ...
... presbyterian manner ; he heard the morning sermon with seeming approbation , and having omitted to return in the ... presbyterians themselves , com- plained that the discourses and worship were protracted to a tedious length , nor ...
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... presbyterians , some mis- chievous effects , cannot be denied , it cherished an intolerant exclusive spirit in the best , while it attracted to their councils , persons who were not really attached to the cause , and who , acting from ...
... presbyterians , some mis- chievous effects , cannot be denied , it cherished an intolerant exclusive spirit in the best , while it attracted to their councils , persons who were not really attached to the cause , and who , acting from ...
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... presbyterians , and the presbyterians were not altogether satisfied that the others bad thus escaped some exemplary punishments , or that without some special infliction they would consent to be quiet . The marquis of Hamilton , who had ...
... presbyterians , and the presbyterians were not altogether satisfied that the others bad thus escaped some exemplary punishments , or that without some special infliction they would consent to be quiet . The marquis of Hamilton , who had ...
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... church , and had they been en- forced by the only legitimate weapons in such warfare , argu- ment and reason - had they never been pushed farther than in this assembly , the conduct of the presbyterians would 54 HISTORY OF SCOTLAND .
... church , and had they been en- forced by the only legitimate weapons in such warfare , argu- ment and reason - had they never been pushed farther than in this assembly , the conduct of the presbyterians would 54 HISTORY OF SCOTLAND .
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George Buchanan. in this assembly , the conduct of the presbyterians would have claimed our unqualified approbation ; but they were destined to exemplify in their future proceeding , how dan- gerous it is to intrust any collective ...
George Buchanan. in this assembly , the conduct of the presbyterians would have claimed our unqualified approbation ; but they were destined to exemplify in their future proceeding , how dan- gerous it is to intrust any collective ...
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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...