The Life of James Renwick - A Historical Sketch Of His Life, Labours And Martyrdom And A - Vindication Of His Character And Testimony by Thomas Houston
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The Life of JAMES RENWICK A historical sketch of his life, labours and martyrdom and a vindication of his character and testimony. _by Thomas Houston, D.D._ Originally this life was written as an introduction to "The Letters of Renwick" Published by Alex. Gardner, Paisley, 1865. Cover Picture: Execution of James Renwick, Edinburgh, 1688. HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION. The prophet's message to Eli, "Wherefore the Lord God of Israel said * * * THEM THAT HONOUR ME, I WILL HONOUR," (1 Sam. ii. 30,) declares a fundamental law of the divine government, which the history alike of individuals and of communities has illustrated in all by-past ages. The works of many men of eminent talent and remarkable energy--admired in their own day,--have speedily passed into oblivion, or have been |
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