The History of Scotland from the Union to the Abolition of the Abolition of the Heritable Jurisdictions in MDCCXLVII: 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 |
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... command of captain John Porteous , from his known character for ability and firmness , though it was not his turn to have commanded on that day , and he re- ceived three charges of shot for each man , and by special orders from the ...
... command of captain John Porteous , from his known character for ability and firmness , though it was not his turn to have commanded on that day , and he re- ceived three charges of shot for each man , and by special orders from the ...
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... command . He immediately went up to the Spread Eagle tavern , where the magistrates were assembled , where he was charged with the murder of those that had been killed , both by giving orders to fire , and firing himself . That he had ...
... command . He immediately went up to the Spread Eagle tavern , where the magistrates were assembled , where he was charged with the murder of those that had been killed , both by giving orders to fire , and firing himself . That he had ...
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... command of a squadron in the West Indies , with the intention , it has been generally said , of bringing him , from being unable to surmount the difficulties that lay in his way , to repent of his vaunting speeches . If such , however ...
... command of a squadron in the West Indies , with the intention , it has been generally said , of bringing him , from being unable to surmount the difficulties that lay in his way , to repent of his vaunting speeches . If such , however ...
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... command to celebrate the ordinance often , joined with the extraordinary work that had been here for some time past ; and un- derstanding that many who had met with much benefit to their souls at the last solemnity , had expressed their ...
... command to celebrate the ordinance often , joined with the extraordinary work that had been here for some time past ; and un- derstanding that many who had met with much benefit to their souls at the last solemnity , had expressed their ...
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... command , to glorify God by believing his word of grace contained in his covenant of promise , and in the faith of his promise to devote ourselves unto the Lord in a covenant of duty , WE DO , with our hands lifted up to the Most HIGH ...
... command , to glorify God by believing his word of grace contained in his covenant of promise , and in the faith of his promise to devote ourselves unto the Lord in a covenant of duty , WE DO , with our hands lifted up to the Most HIGH ...
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Page 586 - 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 447 - 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 129 - Stuart is come over to claim the crown of his ancestors ; to win it, or to perish in the attempt ; Lochiel, who, my father has often told me, was our firmest friend, may stay at home, and learn from the newspapers the fate of his prince.
Page 446 - M'Namara, the gentleman who was sent to him, who has a natural eloquence, and an excellent understanding, urged the most cogent reasons, and used all the arts of persuasion to induce him to part with his mistress, and even proceeded so far as to assure him, according to his instructions...
Page 586 - 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 133 - Charles, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c.
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...
Page 328 - The lieutenant (Home himself) standing by the wall of the castle, called to the volunteer, whose turn it was to come down next, not to attempt it ; for that twenty or thirty feet were broken off from the rope. Notwithstanding this warning, which he heard distinctly, he put himself upon the rope, and coming down as far as it lasted, let go his hold : his friend Douglas and the lieutenant, (who were both of them above the middle size,) as soon as they saw him upon the rope (for it was moonlight) put...