Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 edition. Excerpt: ... the covenanters of teviotdale and neighbouring districts. chapter I. the signing of the covenant at hawick in 1638. In the seventeenth century a contest was waged in Scotland, to be acquainted with which is a duty incumbent on every Scotsman. If we appreciate the civil and religious liberties we to-day enjoy, we shall hold that contest in everlasting remembrance. To the Covenanters, far more than to any others, are we indebted for our freedom. By their resisting unto blood they not only flung off a blighting tyranny, but also put a love of liberty in our Scottish blood, which can never be dislodged. Besides, they have transmitted other influences which have immensely helped to make Scotland's character and raise her to the present position she occupies among the nations. It is an undoubted fact that their struggle greatly promoted vital religion. On that blood-stained page of our nation's history we see more convincing evidences of the truth of Christianity than in the elaborate productions of many an apologist. Even one man acting under the influence of principle is himself a powerful argument in favour of the Christian religion; but when we turn to the Covenanters we see multitudes of men and women acting bravely for conscience sake while the tyrant's sword was hanging over their heads. Charles I. received a fatal inheritance from his father. His mind was filled by James vi. with extreme ideas about the Divine right of kings to do whatever suited their royal pleasure, and about the duty of subjects to submissively take their opin
