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Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… Providence pointed out our way unto us, which led us on, by some long and speedie marches, to joyne with my Lord … from whence you may discover the dangers that threaten on all coasts; and wee need not put you in minde to give … forces, for avenging the cruell murders and effusion of Christian blood in this land, notwithstanding of your owne …
Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… a moment, but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee; for this is as the waters of Noah, the Covenant of … Elderships, Classical Presbyteries, Provincial and National Assemblies, is agreed upon by the Assembly of … our own pleasure upon the Lord's day;" holy and edifying conference, both on that day, and at other occasions; the …
Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… raised for the defence of this kingdome, but rather, on the contrary, actually joyning himself and his forces with … orders are ready to speak against them in their private conference. 6. Idlenesse, either in seldome preaching, as … wickednesse of the world. 7. Care would be had of godly conference in Presbyteries, even in time of their …
Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… upon us, contrary to the lawes of God and menhow he led us on from so small beginnings, and from one degree to another, till we were united in a National covenanthow he gave us a banner to be displayed for … is commendable that thereafter they confer, and by way of conference make some good use of what hath been read and …
Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… to exercise his servants in both kingdoms in the carrying on of that work wherein they stand so much engaged. Herein he … the paper of the 24th July, delivered to them from the Conference, and having compared it with the other paper of … to be forgotten, that after the first subscription or our National Covenant, these who had the chief hand in managing …
Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… obstinate, be excommunicated; but if withall they go on in promoving malignant designes, that they be forthwith … of the Kirk. Likeas I doe hereby promise to adhere to the National Covenant of this kingdome, and to the Solemn League … are also exeemed from this collection. Commission for a Conference of Ministers, Lawyers, and Physitians, concerning …
Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… the particular regard your Majesty professeth towards us on this occasion, in countenancing this Assembly with your … vigour to which, through the mercy of God, this venerable national Synod hath arrived, hath been the greatest let and … in such a way, and to such an height, as never any Christian church acknowledgedthe government of the Church was …
Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… General Assembly. This day, the General Assembly of this National Church being met and constituted, there was produced … brevity, and that they do not needlessly expatiate on things which concern not the true merit of the cause; and … servants, that they have testimonials of their honest and Christian behaviour; and that the same be required of all …
Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… Speeches. This day, the General Assembly of this National Church being met, and Mr Patrick Simson chosen … "1. That, for the more expedite planting of ministers on the North side of the Water of Tay, the Assembly nominate … be well acquainted with the fundamental principles of the Christian religion, do, therefore, recommend to the care of …
Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… the General Assembly of the ministers and elders of this National Church being convened, there was produced to them by … to represent your royal person among us, who hath on all occasions manifested an untainted fidelity unto your … in this land, so we must acknowledge your Majesty's Christian care, in enacting good laws for suppressing the …