The History of Scotland, from the Union to the Abolition of the Heritable Jurisdictions in MDCCXLVIII.: To which is Subjoined a Review of Ecclesiastical Affairs, the Progress of Society, the State of the Arts, &c. to the Year MDCCCXXVII.Blackie, Fullarton, & Company, 1828 - Jacobite Rebellion, 1715 |
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... thing that may have a tendency to obstruct the good ends of this act , and what the General Assembly had so much at heart , viz . the and union of this church , by doing what may encourage peace division , or weaken the hands of the ...
... thing that may have a tendency to obstruct the good ends of this act , and what the General Assembly had so much at heart , viz . the and union of this church , by doing what may encourage peace division , or weaken the hands of the ...
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... thing but steady and consistent principle . Upon the report of the committee from London , appointed by the late ... things were done , we might have the comfortable prospect of a pleasant and desirable unity and harmony with our ...
... thing but steady and consistent principle . Upon the report of the committee from London , appointed by the late ... things were done , we might have the comfortable prospect of a pleasant and desirable unity and harmony with our ...
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... struggle in the same way till death had closed their career , without , per- • Acts of Assembly , 1736 . haps , ever thinking upon any thing farther than the 24 HISTORY OF SCOTLAND . may be in themselves, or however well intended, ...
... struggle in the same way till death had closed their career , without , per- • Acts of Assembly , 1736 . haps , ever thinking upon any thing farther than the 24 HISTORY OF SCOTLAND . may be in themselves, or however well intended, ...
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... thing farther than the evils they were immediately called to contend with . But now that their brethren had cast them out , they found themselves placed alto- gether in a new situation - they found themselves in possession of a liberty ...
... thing farther than the evils they were immediately called to contend with . But now that their brethren had cast them out , they found themselves placed alto- gether in a new situation - they found themselves in possession of a liberty ...
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... thing to his own wish . A petition was on the thirteenth of February presented to the house of lords , subscribed by the dukes of Hamilton , Queens- berry , and Montrose , the earls of Dundonald , Marchmont , and Stair , stating , that ...
... thing to his own wish . A petition was on the thirteenth of February presented to the house of lords , subscribed by the dukes of Hamilton , Queens- berry , and Montrose , the earls of Dundonald , Marchmont , and Stair , stating , that ...
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Page 584 - For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake ; 30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
Page 92 - The whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man's salvation, faith and life, is either expressly set down in scripture, or by good and necessary consequence may be deduced from scripture ; unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new revelations of the Spirit or traditions of men.
Page 443 - M'Namara returned to London, and reported the Prince's answer to the gentlemen who had employed him, they were astonished and confounded. However, they soon resolved on the measures which they were to pursue for the future, and determined no longer to serve a man who could not be persuaded to serve himself, and chose rather to endanger the lives of his best and most faithful friends, than part with an harlot, whom, as he often declared, he neither loved nor esteemed.
Page 136 - ... ready to consent to any Act or Acts of Parliament to the purposes aforesaid, and for the full satisfaction of all arrears due to the officers and soldiers of the army under the command of General Monk; and that they shall be received into our service upon as good pay and conditions as they now enjoy. Given under our Sign Manual and Privy Signet, at our Court at Breda, this 4/14 day of April, 1660, in the twelfth year of our reign.
Page 584 - I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel ; and in nothing affrighted by the adversaries : which is for them an evident token of perdition, but of your salvation, and that from God ; because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf: having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
Page 513 - Person so offending, being convicted thereof by the Oath of One or more credible Witness or Witnesses before any Court of Justiciary, or any One or more Justices...
Page 133 - Charles, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c.
Page 198 - Prince, we saw no other enemy than those who were lying on the ground killed and wounded. though we were not more than fifty paces behind our first line, running always as fast as we could to overtake them.
Page 189 - King's troops ; but the Highland garb favoured them much, as it showed their naked limbs, which were strong and muscular : that their stern countenances, and bushy uncombed hair, gave them a fierce, barbarous, and imposing aspect.
Page 179 - Being now in a condition to make our way into the capital of his Majesty's ancient kingdom of Scotland, we hereby summon you to receive us, as you are in duty bound to do...