This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1841 edition. Excerpt: ...suffering " thair Dogges, whither thay be mas-tives, curres, or messens," to follow them to the kirk, it having been found that serious injury had been done to true godliness by these " dogges" interfering with the integrity of sermons by interpolating their own barking into the middle of them; in which case, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1841 edition. Excerpt: ...suffering " thair Dogges, whither thay be mas-tives, curres, or messens," to follow them to the kirk, it having been found that serious injury had been done to true godliness by these " dogges" interfering with the integrity of sermons by interpolating their own barking into the middle of them; in which case, as in all similar instances, the spurious passages had no doubt attracted the greatest share of attention. Besides, it is very likely that the poor animals did not bark when the minister would have wished them, nor pay a proper attention to the context. Montaigne, who knew more things than most people, has certified that elephants have a considerable sense of religion; but though dogs have justly obtained a fair reputation for natural judgment and common discretion, these sagacious brutes, as far as we are aware, have never got credit for their devotional feelings. " 14 June, 1640. Margrat Warrak wea injonot to the correction lions, tbairin to remain dureing the pleasour of the Session, and quhill sho be brocht to ane confession of hir sin of fornication with James Aberdour; and for that effect shoe is ordanit to be qubeipet the morne at the staik." After this, as she still protested that she was innocent, she was sent back again to the house of correction, " thairin to remain qll shoe be brocht to ane forder confession." After his return, Guild, in order to calm the minds of his countrymen, wrote his " Friendly and Faithful Advice tb the Nobility, Gentry, and others," which is mentioned with much contempt by Spalding, who bore the Doctor an especial ill-will. In the meantime, Dr. William Leslie, Principal of King's College, having refused to subscribe the Covenant, was deprived of his office, and Dr. Guild was named in his room on the 18th...
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