Chapter XX: Part 20

And though the Lord hath put a stop to the Course of Defection, and of his great mercy given us some reviving from our Bondage; yet we have sad cause to regrate and bemoan, that few have a due sense of our mercy, or walk answerable thereto; Few are turned to the Lord in truth, but the wicked go on to do wickedly; And there is found amongst us to this day, shameful ingratitude for our mercies, Horrid impenitency under our sins, yea, even among those, who stand most up for the defence of the Truth: And amongst many in our Armies, there is woful Prophanness and Debauchery. And though we profess to acknowledge, there can be no Pardon of Sins, no Peace and Reconciliation with God, but by the Blood of Jesus Christ; Yet few know Him, or see the Necessity and Excellency of the Knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ; few see their need of him, or esteem, desire, or receive him as he is offered in the Gospel; few are acquainted with Faith in Jesus Christ, and living by Faith in Him, as made of the Father unto us, wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption; And few walk as becometh the Gospel, and imitate our Holy Lord in Humility, Meekness, Self-denial, Heavenly mindedness, Zeal for GOD, and Charity towards Men: But as there is even untill now, a great contempt of the Gospel, a great Barrenness under it; So a deep Security under our sin and Danger, a great want of Piety toward God, and Love towards Men, with a woful Selfishness, every one seeking their own things, few the things of Christ, or the publick Good, or one anothers welfare: And finally, the most part more ready to Censure the sins of others, than to Repent of their own.

Our Iniquities are increased over our Heads, and our Trespasses are grown up unto the Heavens, they are many in number, and hainous in their nature, and grievously aggravated, as having been contrary to great Light and Love, under signal Mercies and Judgments, after Confession and Supplication, and notwithstanding of our Profession, Promises and solemn Vowing, and Covenanting with God to the contrary.

Have we not then sad cause of deep Sorrow and Humiliation? And may we not fear, if we do not repent, and turn from the evil of our wayes, and return to the Lord with all our hearts, that he return to do us evil, after He hath done us good, and be angry with us, until he hath consumed us?

Let us therefore humble our selves by fasting and Praying, let us search out our sins, and consider our wayes, and confess these, and other our sins, with Sorrow and Detestation; Let us Turn unto the Lord with fasting and weeping, and with mourning; Let us firmly resolve and sincerely Engage to amend our wayes and doings, and return unto the Lord our God, with all our hearts, and earnestly pray, that for the Blood of the Lamb of God, our sins may be forgiven, and our back slidings healed, and we may yet become a Righteous Nation, keeping the Truth, that Religion and Righteousness may flourish, and Love and Charity abound, and all the Lords People may be of one mind in the Lord: And in order to all these, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, and that the Preaching of the Word, and Dispensing of the Sacraments, may be accompanied with the wonted Presence, Power and Blessing of the Spirit of the Lord, That the Lord would Preserve and bless our gracious _King_ and _Queen_, _William_ and _Mary_, and establish their Throne by Righteousness and Religion, and grant to these Nations, Peace and Truth together; And for that End, bless and prosper His Majesties Councils, and Forces by Sea and Land, and these of the Princes and States his Allies, for God and his Truth; That inferior Rulers may Rule in the fear of God and Judges be cloathed with Righteousness, and that many faithful Labourers may be sent out into the Lord’s Vineyard, and they who are sent, may find mercy to be Faithful, and be blest with Success; That Families may be as little Churches of Christ, and that the Lord would pour out His Spirit on all Ranks of People, that they may be Holy in all manner of Conversation, and God may delight to dwell amongst us and to do us good.

And while we pray for our selves, let us not forget our Brethren in Foreign Churches, with whom, alas! we had too little Sympathy; Nay let us pray, that all the Ends of the Earth, may see the Salvation of God; And that he would bring His ancient people of the _Jews_ to the Acknowledgment of Jesus Christ; And that he would hasten the Ruine of Romish Babylon and advance the Reformation in Christendome, and preserve and bless the Reformed Churches; That he would pitie His oppressed People, the _French Protestants_, and gather them out of all places, whither they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day; And that He would be the Defence, Strength and Salvation of any of His People, who are in War or Danger by Infidel or Popish adversaries, in _Europe_ or _America:_ And in particular, that the Lord would be Gracious to _Ireland_, and sanctifie to His People there, both their distress and Deliverance, and perfect what concerneth them, that he would Convert the Natives there to the Truth, Reduce that Land to Peace; And appoint Salvation for Walls and Bulwarks to _Brittain_.

For all these Causes and Reasons, The General Assembly hath Appointed the Second Thursday of _January_ next, to be Observed in all the Congregations of this Church and Nation, as a day of Solemn Fasting and Humiliation, and Prayer; Beseeching and Obtesting all, both Pastors and People, of all Ranks to be sincere and serious, in Humiliation and Supplication, and universal Reformation, as they would wish to find mercy of the Lord and have deserved wrath averted, and would obtain the Blessing of the Lord upon themselves and Posterity after them; And that the Lord may delight in us, and our Land may be as Married to Him. And Ordains all Ministers, either in Kirks or Meeting houses, to Read this present Act publickly from the Pulpit, a Sabbath or two before the said Day of Humiliation: and that the several Presbyteries take care, that it be carefully observed in their Respective bounds. And where, in regard of Vacancies, the Day hereby appointed, cannot be observed; The Assembly appoints the said Humiliation to be kept some other Day with the first convenient opportunity. And Appoints the Commission for Visitation, to apply to the Council for their Civil Sanction to the Observation thereof.

XIII. _Act anent Sentences past against Ministers from the Year 1650. &c._

The General Assembly does hereby declare, all Sentences, past against any Ministers _Hinc Inde_, by any Church Judicatory, upon the Account of the late Differences among Presbyterians, from the Year 1650. Till the Re-introduction of Prelacy, to be of themselves void and null, to all Effects and Intents. And Siclike the General Assembly hereby Recommends, to the Respective Presbyteries, to take care, that such of these Ministers, as are not otherways disposed of by the Church, Return to the exercise of their Ministry, in their Respective Congregations. And also hereby Recommends to the Civil Magistrate, that the saids Ministers may have the Lega Maintainances and Stipends where they served.

Edinburgh 13 of November 1690. _Post Meridiem._ Sess. 26.

XIV. _The Assemblies Letter to His Majesty._

_May it please Your Majesty._

The Happiness we have had by Your Majesties influence, as an Instrument in the Hand of God, towards us for good, and the Countenance You have given us in Holding this National Assembly of the Church of _Scotland_, Doth Encourage us to make Application again to Your Majesty; That as in our Answer to Your Gracious Letter direct to us in the Entrance of this Assembly, we Engaged to Your Majesty that in all things that should come before us, we would carry with that Calmnes and Moderation, which becometh the Ministers of the Gospel of Peace, and which Your Majesty did so effectually Recommend to us; So now in the Close of this our Assembly, we presume to acquaint Your Majesty, That through the good Hand of God upon us, we have in a great measure performed accordingly: Having applied our selves, mostly and especially, to what concerned this whole Church, and endeavoured by all means Ecclesiastical, and proper for us, to promote the Good thereof, together with the Quiet of the Kingdom, and Your Majesties Satisfaction and Contentment. And God hath been pleased to Bless our Endeavours, in our Receiving to the Unity and Order of this Church, some who had withdrawn, and now have joyned with us, and promised Subjection: And in providing for the Propagation of Religion, and the Knowledge of God, in the most Barbarous places of the _Highlands_, which may be the surest way of Reducing these people also unto Your Majesties Obedience: And especially in Regulating the Ministers of this Church, after so great Revolutions and Alterations: For we have according to the use and practice of this Church, ever since the first Reformation from Popery, appointed Visitations both for the Southern and Northern parts of this Kingdom, Consisting of the Gravest and most Experienced Ministers and Elders: To whom we have given Instructions about the late Conformists, that none of them shall be Removed from their Places, but such as are either Insufficient, or Scandalous, or Erroneous, or Supinely Negligent: And that these of them be admitted to Ministerial Communion with us, who upon due Trial, and in a Competent Time for that Trial, shall be found to be Orthodox in Doctrine, of Competent Abilities, of a Godly, Peaceable, and Loyal Conversation, and who shall be judged Faithfull to God and to the Government: And who shall likewayes Promise to own, Submit unto, and Concurre with it. We have also taken Care, that all persons, who shall be found to have received wrong, in any Inferior Judicatory of this Church, shall be duly Redressed: Other things which are not of so Universal a Concern, we have delayed till the next General Assembly. This Account Great SIR, we look upon our selves as Obliged to give unto Your Majesty, for that great Goodness, You have been pleased to express, in giving such Countenance to this Assembly, and in appointing such Commissioner to Represent Your Royal Person, who hath been in all his Conduct in this Affair, most acceptable unto us. That God may Bless Your Majesty, and our most Gracious Queen, with all Blessings, which concern both this Life, and the Life to come, is the earnest Prayer of.

_May it please your Majesty,_ _ Your Majesties most Faithful,_ _ Most Humble and most Obedient,_ _ Subjects and Servants._

Subscribed in Name, and at the Appointment of the General Assembly, by

_HU. KENNEDIE._ Moderator.

XV. _Instructions to the Commissions for Visitations on the South and North sides of Tay._

The following Instructions to the Commission for Visitations on this side of _Tay_, were Read in presence of the Assembly.

“1. That there be appointed by the Assembly, a Delegate number of the most experienced Ministers and Elders. This number to be Forty Ministers, and Twenty Ruling Elders, fifteen of them to a _Quorum_, ten of these being alwayes Ministers; And that they at their first Session, Choose their Moderator and Clerk; And for the Sub-committe betwixt the Quarterly Meetings, nine to be the _Quorum_, six of these being alwayes Ministers.”

“2. That the Work of this Commission for Visitations be, to take to their Cognizance all References, and Appeals, and other things, which being stated before this Assembly, shall by them be specially Referred to the said Commission, to determine the same.”

“3. That the Commission give their Opinion to all Presbyteries and Synods, who shall apply to them for the same, in difficult Cases: and though Presbyteries shall not apply, yet if the Commission shall be informed of any Precipitant, or unwarrantable procedure of Presbyteries, in Processes, which may prove of ill Consequence to the Church, The Commission shall interpose their Advice, to such Presbyteries, to sift such procedure, till either the Synod, or next General Assembly take Cognizance of it; if the said Commission shall not find a present fit Expedient, to direct them, for bringing the matter sooner to a Right Conclusion.”

“4. That in discussing References, Appeals and Bills, They take care to purge out all, who upon due Tryal shall be found to be Insufficient, supinely Negligent, Scandalous or Erroneous.”

“5. That this Commission shall have Power of Visiting any Ministers within the Bounds of any Presbyteries, on this side of the Water of _Tay_, as they shall find need: And that this Power Reach Presbyterians as well as others.”

“6. That they shall be Careful, that none shall be admitted by them to Ministerial Communion, or to a share of the Government; but such as upon due Tryal (for which the Commission is to take a competent time) shall be found to be Orthodox in their Doctrine, of Competent Abilities, having a Pious, Godly, Loyal and Peaceable Conversation, as becometh a Minister of the Gospel, of an Edifying Gift, and whom the Commission shall have ground to believe, will be True and Faithful to God and the Government, and diligent in their Ministerial Duties. And that all who shall be admitted to the Ministry, or shall be received to a share in the Government, shall be obliged to Own and Subscribe the _Confession of Faith_, and profess their Submission to, and willingness to Joyn and Concur with the Presbyterian Church-Government.”

“7. That they be very Cautions of receiving Informations, against the late Conformists, and that they proceed in the matter of Censure, very Deliberatly, so as none may have just cause to complain of their Rigiditie: Yet so as to omit no means of Information. And that they shall not proceed to censure, but upon Relevant Libels and sufficient Probation.”

“8. That this Commission do not take on them, to meddle with any thing, not expressed in their Commission: And that it be declared, that this Commission is only given, _Ad hunc effectum & pro præsenti Ecclesiæ statu_.”

“9. That this commission be in all their actings, Countable to, and Censurable by the next Ensuing General Assembly.”

“10. That this commission continue till the first of _November_ next: and in case the General Assembly Interveen; Then this Commission is to Terminate at the meetting of the said Assembly.”

The General Assembly approves these Instructions, for the said Commission for Visitations on the South-side of _Tay_: And ordains the same also to serve for the Visitors that are to be appointed for the North.

XVI. _Commission for Visitations on the South side of_ Tay.

The General Assembly Considering, that there are many Important and weighty Affairs, Processes, Appeals, and References, Tabled before this Assembly, which the Assembly could not overtake, for want of time to consider them naturely; Does therefore Nominate and Authorize a Commission of Ministers and Elders, for Visitation of the whole Presbyteries, on the South-side of _Tay_, _viz._ Mr. _Hugh Kennedy_, Mr. _John Vetch_, Mr. _John Law_, Mr. _Gabriel Semple_, Mr. _Gilbert Rule_, Mr. _James Kirtoun_, Mr. _William Areskyne_, Mr. _William Weir_, Mr. _William Crichtoun_, Mr. _John Anderson_ of _Perth_, Mr. _Alexander Pitcairn_, Mr. _Richard Howison__, Mr. __George Campbel_, Mr. _John Lawrie_, Mr. _Archibald Hamiltoun_, Mr. _Patrick Peacock_, Mr. _John Spalding_, Mr. _Michael Bruce_, Mr. _Gabriel Cuningham_, Mr. _Patrick Warner_, Mr. _Alexander Forbes_, Mr. _John Hutcheson_, Mr. _William Eccles_, Mr. _James Vetch_, Mr. _Patrick Simpson_, Mr. _Matthew Crawford_, Mr. _William Legat_, Mr. _Neil Gillies_, Mr. _Thomas Forrester_, Mr. _Andrew Mortoun_, Mr. _Robert Duncanson_, Mr. _John Bannatyne_, Mr. _William Ker_, Mr. _William Vilant_, Mr. _Robert Rule_, Mr. _James Frazer_, Mr. _George Meldrum_ at _Kilnining_, Mr. _David Blair_, Mr. _Samuel Nairn_, Mr. _Edward Jamieson_, Mr. _James Rymer_ Ministers: and the Earl of _Crawford_, the Earl of _Sutherland_, the Viscount of _Arburthnet_, the Lord _Halcraig_, the Lord _Aberuchil_, the Laird of _Cimistoun_, Sir _John Hall_ Provest of _Edinburgh_, Sir _John Riddel_, the Laird of _Greenknows_, _Archibald Muir_ late Baylie of _Edinburgh_, _James M__c__lurgh_ Dean of Gild, _George Stirling_ Deacon Conveener, the Laird of _Naughtoun_, the Laird of _Meggans_, the Laird of _Leuquhat_, Sir _Thomas Stewart_, the Laird of _Glanderstoun_, the Laird of _Lamingtoun_, Provest _Muir_ of _Air_, and the Laird of _Grange Hamiltoun_ Ruling Elders: To meet for their first Diet at _Edinburgh_ the fourteenth day of _November_ Instant, Fifteen of them being a _Quorum_, whereof Ten are to be alwayes Ministers: And of their Sub-Committee in the Interval of their Quarterly Meetings, Nine to be a _Quorum_, Six of these being always Ministers, who only are to Rippen and prepare Matters for the Quarterly Meetings. And their next Quarterly Meeting to be at _Edinburgh_ the Third _Wednesday_ of _January_ thereafter. And their next Quarterly Meeting to be on the Third _Wednesday_ of _April_. And if afterwards the said Commission shall think fit, to appoint other Quarterly Meetings, they may do as they see Expedient With full Power to them and their Sub-Commission foresaid, to give Warrand for Citing Parties upon Fifteen free dayes. And the said Commission, being only appointed, _Ad hunc effectum & pro prasentes Ecclesia Statu_, Therefore, The Assembly Recommends particularly to the said Commission, to take Cognizance of, and finally determine in the particulars following, specially Committed and Referred to them, by this Assembly, _viz._ The Purging and Planting of the City and Presbytery of _Edinburgh_: The transportation of Mr. _Robert Wyse_ to _Hamiltoun_: The Proces of the Heretors and People of _Peebles_: The Processes, of Mr. _Thomas Wood_ at _Dumbar_, of Mr. _Robert Spotswood_ at _Abbotsrule_, Mr. _John Bowes_ at _Abbotshail_, Mr. _Patrick Lyon_ at _Kinghorm_, Mr. _Symon Compar_ at _Dumfermling_, Mr. _William Crawford_ at _Lady-Kirk_, Mr. _James Orr_ at _Huttoun_, Mr. _Adam Peacock_ at _Morbassie_, Mr. _Daniel Urquhart_ at _Clackmannan_, Mr. _George Monro_ at _Dollar_, Mr. _George Shaw_ at _Logie_, Mr. _Alexander Ireland_ at _Fossoway_ and _Tilliboal_, Mr. _Robert Sharp_ at _Muckart_, Mr. _James Grahame_ at _Dumfermling_, Mr. _George Gray_ at _Beath_, Mr. _John Monro_ at _Stirling_, and Mr. _John Skinner_ at _Bathkenner_: The Petition of the Magistrates of _Perth_, and Reference anent Mr. _John Anderson_ there: The Processes of Mr. _William Alison_ at _Kilboche_, and Mr. _James Cowper_ at _Humbie_: Some Reference of the Synod of _Merse_ and _Teviotdial_ to the Assembly, _viz._ One anent Doctor _Canaries_, and another anent Mr. _Kirktoun_ and Mr. _Jameson’s_ returning to their Charges, or else to Dimit; And a third anent Mr. _William Crawfurd_ Deposed, to procure him some Lively hood, because of his Age and Infirmity, and some others given in to the Clerk therewith from the said Synod: The Affair anent Mr. _Duncan Campbel_ and the Parishes of _Dinnoon_ and _Kilmorn_: The Process of Mr. _Robert Glasford_ at _Auchterderen_: The Reference from the Presbyterie of _Stirling_, for advice anent Mr. _Patrick Cowpar_: The Petitions of Mr. _William Hamiltoun_ and Mr. _Hugh Nisbet_: The Petition of Mr. _Alexander Strang_, anent his Clerks Fies. This Commission is also to Correspond with the State, anent Fasts and Thanksgivings, and their Causes, if the Occasions thereof fall out during the time of their sitting: Also to take the Monitory paper to consideration, and see what use is to be made of it: To consider what Acts of Assembly are fit to be Printed together, and order the same. To consider the form of process, being first Revised by the Lord _Aberuchil_ and the Lord _Halcraig_. And to apply to the Privy Council for their Civil Sanction to the observation of the Fast. And this Commission is to walk in all things, according to the particular Instructions given unto them by this Assembly. And in all their Actings they shall be countable to and Censurable by the next General Assembly. And this Commission to Continue till the first of November next, or the diet, that shall be appointed for the next General Assembly.

XVII. _Commission for Visitations on the North side of_ Tay.

The General Assembly taking to their Consideration the necessity of Purging and Planting of the Churches on the North side of _Tay_, do by their Ecclesiastical Authority, Nominat, Appoint and Authorize their Reverend Brethren Mr. _Hugh Kennedy_, Mr. _John Law_, Mr. _William Crichtoun_, Mr. _Edward Jamieson_, Mr. _Robert Rule_, Mr. _James Rymer_, Mr. _James Frazer_, Mr. _Alexander Forbes_, Mr. _John Anderson_ at Perth, Mr. _George Meldrum_ at _Kitwining_, Mr. _Thomas Ramsay_, Mr. _Andrew Bowie_, Mr. _Robert Young_, Mr. _William Legat_, and Mr. _William Mackie_, Ministers: And the Lord Viscount of _Arbuthnet_, the Laird of _Meggins_, the Laird of _Naughtoun_, the Laird of _Leuquhat_, and the Laird of _Greenknows_, Ruling Elders: To joyn with the Ministers and Elders in the North after-mentioned; _Viz._ Mr. _John Stewart_, Mr. _James Urquhart_, Mr. _Alexander Dumbar_, Mr. _Alexander Frazer_, Mr. _Thomas Hogg_, Mr. _Hugh Henryson_, Mr. _William Mackay_, Mr. _Walter Dinnoon_, Mr. _George Meldrum_ of _Glass_, Mr. _Arthur Mitchel_, Mr. _William Ramsay_, Mr. _Francis Melvil_, and Mr. _John Mculloch_, Ministers: together With the Earle of _Sutherland_, the Laird of _Brodie_, the Laird of _Grant_, the Laird of _Grange Dumbar_, the Laird of _Eight_, the Laird of _Culloden_, the Laird of _Darfolly_, the Laird of _Parkhay_, Sir _John Monro_, Sir. _George Monro_, Sir _Robert Gordon_ of _Embo_, _David Frazer_ of _Maine_, Mr. _John Campbel_ of _Moy_, _Hector Monro_ of _Drummond_, _Alexander Duff_, and _Robert Martyne_ of _Burnbrae_, Ruling Elders: To be a Commission for Visiting the whole Presbyteries on the North-side of the Water of _Tay_, In Planting Vacant Churches Constituting Elderships in Congregations, Trying & Purging out of Insufficient, Negligent, Scandalous and Erroneous Ministers, by due course of Ecclesiastical Process and Censures, according to the Particular Instructions, given them thereanent, and for that effect, to have their first Dyet of meeting, at _Aberdeen_, the Second _Wednesday_ of _March_ next, and thereafter to appoint the own Dyets and Places of meeting, as they see Expedient, with full Power to them, or their _Quorum_ being seven Ministers and three Ruling Elders, to Issue out Warrants for Citing of Parties upon fifteen Free dayes, to Cognosce, Determine and finally decide, in planting of Vacant Churches, Constituting Elderships, and Trying and Purging out, all Insufficient, Negligent, Scandalous and Erroneous Ministers, conforme to the particular Instructions given them thereanent. They being alwayes Countable to, and Censurable by the next General Assembly of this Church: And this Commission to continue till the first of _November_ next, or the Dyet that shall be appointed for the next General Assembly.

XVIII. _Commission for_ Mr. Gilbert Rule _and_ Mr. David Blair, _to wait upon His Majesty anent the Affairs of this Church._

The General Assembly judging it Expedient, to send two of their Number to _London_, to attend his Majesty, anent the Affairs of this Church; Does therefore Nominate and Appoint their Reverend Brethren, _Mr. Gilbert Rule_, one of the Ministers of the City of _Edinburgh_, and Principal of the Colledge thereof, and Mr. _David Blair_ another of the Ministers of the said City; with all convenient speed to Repair to _London_, to attend His Majesty for the end foresaid: And Refers the Instructions to be given them, and what other things Concern their Journey, to the Commission for Visitations on the South side of _Tay_ appointed by this Assembly.

This Assembly being Dissolved, and the next General Assemly appointed to be held at _Edinburgh_ the first day of _November_ next to come; the Members were dismissed with Prayer, Singing of the 133 Psalm, and pronouncing of the Blessing.

_Collected, Visied and Extracted, from the Records of the said Assembly by Me_ JOHN SPALDING _Cls. Syn: National._

FINIS.

_INDEX OF THE UNPRINTED ACTS, &C. OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1690._

Election of Mr. _Hugh Kennedy_ to be Moderator. Sess. 1.

Continuation of Mr. _John Spalding_, Clerk to the late General Meeting, to be Clerk to this Assembly for the time. _Ibid._

Committee for Revising the Commissions of the Members of this Assembly, _Ibid._

Committee for Overture, References, and Appeals, Sess. 2.

Committee For Synod-Books, and for Bills. _Ibid._

Committee for Supplying the Kirks of _Edinburgh_, during this Assembly. _Ibid._

Reference anent the Purging and Planting of the City and Presbytery of _Edinburgh_, to the Commission to be appointed for Visitations, Sess. 5.

Declaration by the Moderator, that this Assembly would Despose no Incumbents, simply for their Judgment, anent the Government of the Church, nor urge Re-ordination upon them, Sess. 6.

The Opinion of the Assembly, declining to send any Ministers to _Northumberland_, upon a Petition of some in that Country, is respect these People do not belong to this Church. Sess. 8.

Act discharging Mr. Andrew _Sliry_ the exercise of the Ministry, at _Falkirk_, and appointing the Presbytery of _Linlithgow_ to declare the said Kirk Vacant: As also discharging him the exercise of the Ministry, within the bounds of that Presbytery, without the said Presbyteries allowances. Sess. 9.

Act anent the call given to Mr. _Robert Anderson_ by the Parish of _Leuquhars. Ibid._

Act declaring Mr. _Arthur Mitchell_ Rightful Minister at _Turreff_ Sess. 10.

Act Transporting Mr. _George Campbel_, to the Profession of Divinity in the Colledge of _Edinburgh_, and to the Ministrie in that City. Sess. 11.

Act appointing some Ministers to Repair to _Dundie_, Sess. 12.

Act transporting Mr. _Gabriel Semple_ to _Jedburgh. Ibid._

Act anent Letters to several Ministers and Preachers Now abroad, belonging to this Church, for their Returning Home. Sess. 13.

Act Reviving the Overtures of the Assembly. 1649. Sess. 2. Anent the ordering of the Assembly House _Ibid._

Act against Mr. _John Mckenzie_, declaring the Kirk of _Karklistoun_ Vacant, with a Recommendation to the Presbytery of _Linlithgow_, to see the same planted. _Ibid._

Overture anent planting of the North. Sess. 14.

Act appointing some Ministers to repair to _Angus_, with a Recommendation to the privy Council thereanent. _Ibid._

Continuation of Mr. _John Spalding_, to be Clerk of this Assembly, till further Consideration. Sess. 15.

Act against Mr. _John Park_ late Incumbent at _Carriden_, finding that he had fallen from his appeal, from the Presbytery of _Linlithgow_, by his non compeatance _Ibid._

Election of _John Blair_ to be Agent for this Church. Sess. 16.

Remit Mr. _Alexander Heriot_ at _Dalkeith_ to the Synod of _Loathian_. Sess. 17.

Act Ratifiying the Sentence of deposition, past by the Presbytery of _Stirling_ against Mr. _James Forsyth_ Elder late Incumbent at _St. Ninians_, for Celebrating an Incestuous Marriage. Sess. 18.

Act in favours of Mr. _James Couper_ Incumbent at _Humbie_ _Ibid._

Recommendation to the Commission of Parliament for Plantation of Kirks &c. in favours of the Synod of _Argyl_. _Ibid._

Reference to the Commission to be appointed for Visitations on the South side of _Tay_, in favours of the Town of _Perth_, with an Approbation of the Presbytries procedure, in constituting a Kirk Session there. _Ibid._

Recommendation to the Commission of Parliament for Plantation of Kirks. &c. In Favours of the Town of _Drumfries_. _Ibid._

Election of _George Mosman_ to be Printer to the Assemly, Sess. 21.

Recommendation to his Majesty, the Parliament, and Commission for plantation of Kirks &c. in favours, of the Laird and Lady _Hoptoun_ for Erecting the Lead Mynes in a Parish. _Ibid._

Recommendation to the Presbytery of _Dambarten_ and Synod of _Glasgow_, in favours of Mr. _Thomas Mitchell_. _Ibid._

Recommendation to the Commission for plantation of Kirks &c For Re-erecting the Kirk and Parish of _New-Cumnock_. _Ibid._

Reference in favours of the Burgh and Parish of _Stanrawer_, and the Parishes of _Anwith_ and _Borgh_, to the several Presbyteries, for applying to the Meetings in _Ireland_, to louse the _Irish_ Ministers now serving in these Parishes to the end they may continue their setled Ministers. Sess. 22.

Reference to the Presbytery of _Hamiltoun_ and _Lanerk_, in Favours of Mr. _Samuel Mowat_. _Ibid._

Recommendation to the Commission for plantation of Kirks &c. For Re-erecting the Kirk of _Robertoun_. _Ibid._

Act Impowering the Ministers and Elders in the North who are to joyn with the Visitation for that Countrey, to take Informations, and to cause Cite Parties and witnesses against the first Diet of the said Visitation. Sess. 24

Remit Mr. _Forsyth_ Younger to the Presbytery of _Stirling_. _Ibid._

The Opinion of the Assembly declining to meddle in the Petition of the Lord and Lady _Crichtoun_, as being a matter Civil, and so not comepetent to the Assembly. _Ibid._

Reference in Favours of the Parish of _Genluce_ to the Presbytery of the bounds, to apply for lousing some _Irish_ Ministers, as in the case of the Burgh of _Stranrawer._, &c. Ibid.

The Opinion of the Assembly declining to meddle in a Petition of the Heretors of _Collingtoun_, as being a matter Civil and Incompetent to them. Sess. 25.

Recommendation in Favours of _George Mosman_ anent some Books. _Ibid._

Act appointing Mr. _Gilbert Rule_, to Writt an answer to some Pamphlets. _Ibid._

Act for supplying the Charges of Ministers appointed for Visitations in the North. _Ibid._

Act appointing some Ministers to Repair to the bounds of the Presbyteries of _Lochmahan Middlebee, &c._ _Ibid._

Act declaring the Sentence of Deposition and Excommunication past by the late pretended Bishop of _Dumblane_, against Mr. _William Spence_ to be void and Null. _Ibid._

Letter from the Assembly to the Earle of _Melvill_ Lord _Secretary_ of State for _Scotland._ Sess. 26.

Act appointing some Ministers and Probationers to Repair to the North. _Ibid._

Act appointing some Ministers to the like effect with the former. _Ibid._

Committee for Revising the Acts of Assembly. _Ibid._

Recommendation to the privy Council, for some Charity to Mr. _William Cameron_ one of the late Conformists, _Ibid._

Recommendation to the Presbytery of _Edinburgh_, and the Synod of _Louthian_ and _Fife_, in Favours of _Mary Aresyne._ _Ibid._

Act appointing the Synod Books to be sent in to the next General Assembly. _Ibid._

FINIS.

AN INDEX OF THE PRINCIPAL UNPRINTED ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY AT _GLASGOW_, 1638.

Act containing sundry protestations between the Commissioners Grace and the members of the Assembly.

Act of Election of _Mr. Alexander Henderson_ to be Moderatour.

Act of _Mr. Archibald Johnstoun_ his admission to be Clerk and his production of the Registers of the Kirk, which were preserved by _Gods_ wonderful providence.

An act disallowing any private conference and constant Assessours to the Moderatour.

The Act Registrating his Majesties will given in by his Commissioner.

The Act bearing the Assemblies Protestation against the dissolution thereof.

Act anent the Presbitery of _Auchterardors_ present seat at _Aberuthven_ for a time.

Act anent the order of receiving the repentance of any penitent _Prelate_.

Act anent the admission of _Mr. Archibald Johnstoun_ to be Advocate and _Mr. Robert Dalgleish_ to be Agent for the Kirk.

Act anent the transporting of _Mr. Alexander Henderson_ from _Leuchars_ to _Edinburgh_.

Act containing a Commission to sit at _Edinburgh_ December, 26.

Another Commission to sit at _Jedburgh_ Ian, 22.

Another Commission to sit at _Irwin_ Ian, 15.

Another Commission to sit at _Dunde_ Feb, 5.

Another Commission to sit at _Chantrie_ and _Forres_, March, 19.

Another Commission to sit at _Kirkubright_, Feb. 6.

A Commission for visitation of the Colledge of _Aberdeen_.

A Commission for visitation of the Colledge of _Glasgow_.

Act appointing the Commissioners to attend the Parliament, and the Articles which they are to represent in name of the Kirk to the Estates.

Act ordaining the Presbyteries to intimate in their several Pulpites the Assemblies explanation of Confession of Faith.

The Act against _Episcopacy_. The Act against the _Five Articles_.

The act against the _Service Book_. The _Book of Cannons_.

The _Book of Ordination_. The _High Commission_.

Act of Excommunication and deposition against some _Prelates_, and of deposition only against some of them.

Act ordaining all Presbyteries to keep a solemn thanksgiving in all Parishes, for _Gods_ Blessing and good success to this Assembly, upon the first convenient Sabbath.

Act warranding the _Moderator_ and _Clerk_ to give out summonds upon relevant complaints, against parties to compear before the next Assembly.

Act that none be chosen as _Ruling Elders_ to sit in Presbyteries, Provincial, or General Assemblies, but those who subscribes the Covenant as it is now declared, and acknowledges the constitutions of this Assembly.

Act for representing to the Parliament the necessity of the standing of the _Procurators_ place for the Kirk.

_INDEX OF THE PRINCIPAL ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY AT_ EDINBURGH, 1639, _NOT PRINTED._

The Kings Majesties Commission to _John_ Earle of _Traquair_.

Election of Master _David Dickson_ Moderator.

The Kings Majesties Commissioners, and the Assemblies Declarations anent the Assembly of _Glasgow_.

Renounciation of Master _Alexander Lindsay_ pretended Bishop of _Dunkeld_, of Episcopacy.

Commission for visitation of the University of _St. Andrews_.

Commission for visitation of the University of _Glasgow_.

Act reviving former Acts against going of Salt-pans on the Sabbath day.

Act for drawing up of a Catechisme.

Articles and overtures to be presented to the ensuing Parliament.

The report of the Committee appointed for examination of the Book called _The Kings Manifesto_, or _Declaration_.

The Covenant or Confession of Faith.

Act anent the adjoining of some Kirks in the Ile of _Boes_ to the Presbytery of _Denune_.

Act adjoyning some Kirks in the Iles of _Coill_ and _Tyrie_, to the Provincial of _Kilmoire_.

Commission for visitation of the Colledge of _Aberdeen_.

Commission to the Presbytery of _Edinburgh_.

_INDEX OF THE PRINCIPAL ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY AT_ ABERDENE, 1640, _NOT PRINTED._

Election of Master _Andrew Ramsay_ Moderator.

Act against Prophaning of the Sabbath.

Act anent Charmers.

Act renewing of a former Act made against Priors and Abbots.

Commission for attending the Parliament.

Commission anent the Province of _Ross_.

Commission anent the Presbytery of _Kirkwall._

Act anent the Presbytery-seat of _Selkirk._

Report of the Visitors of the University of _Glasgow_, and a new Commission of Visitation of that University.

Act anent the carriage of Ministers.

Act anent the ordering of Family exercise.

Act for Ruling Elders keeping of Presbyteries.

Act anent Magistrates being Members of Kirk Session.

Approbation of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed to attend the preceeding Parliament.

Act anent abolishing of Idolatrous Monuments.

Act anent abolishing of idolatrous monuments in and about _Aberdene_.

The report of the Visitors of the University of _Aberdene_.

Commission for visiting the University of _Aberdene_.

_INDEX OF THE PRINCIPAL ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY HOLDEN AT_ ST. ANDREWS, _AND_ EDINBURGH 1641. _NOT PRINTED._

His Majesties Commission to _John_ Earle of _Woems_.

A Letter from the Parliament to the General Assembly.

Act anent the continuation of Master _Andrew Ramsay_ Moderator.

His Majesties Letter to the Assembly.

Act anent the translation of the Assembly from _St. Andrews_ to _Edinburgh_.

Election of Master _Alexander Henderson_ Moderator.

Declaration of the Assembly anent the translation thereof to _Edinburgh_.

Act for drawing up one Catechisme one Confession of Faith directory of publick worship and form of Kirk-government.

Act anent Master _Andrew Ramsay’s_ delivery to the Clerk the Books, _Warnesius_ Book, and others which he received at _Aberdene_.

Overtures anent transportation of Ministers, and plantation of Schooles, recommended to be advised by Synods.

Reference to the Parliament anent the Kirks of _Dunkeld_.

Act anent Master _David Calderwood_.

Commission anent erecting of a Presbytery in _Biggar_.

Commission for visitation of _Orknay_ and _Zetland_.

Act anent bringing of the Synod books to the Assemblies.

Reference from the Parliament anent a Band and a Paper called a _Manifesto_.

Act anent the deleting of the Earle of _Traquairs_ Declaration out of the Books of secret Councel.

Report of Overtures made anent the Plantation of Kirks in the _High-lands_.

Commission for visitation of the University of _St. Andrews_.

Commission for visitation of the University of _Glasgow_.

Commission to attend the Parliament.

Reference to that Commission anent the Presbytery of _Sky_.

_INDEX OF THE PRINCIPAL ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY HOLDEN AT_ ST. ANDREWS, 27. _JULY_, 1642. _NOT PRINTED._

His Majesties Commission granted to _Charles Earle_ of _Dumfermling_.

Election of Master _Robert Douglas_ Moderator.

Acceptation of the Commission from the _Scottish_ Kirk at _Camphire_, granted to Master _William Spong_.

Act renewing the Commissions for Visitation of the Universities of _St. Andrews,_ and _Glasgow_.

Act anent delivery of the _Irish_ contribution to the receivers appointed by the secret Council.

Act anent Idolatrous monuments in _Ruthwill_.

Act anent the Books of the Presbyteries in our Army that went to _England_.

Act anent the planting of the Kirk of _Kilwinning_.

Commission anent the erecting of a Presbytery in _Biggar_.

Act repealing the Act of the Synod of _Galloway_ concerning the tryal of Actual Ministers.

The Kings Declaration anent the gift of 500. Lib.

Act for sending of Expectants to _Ireland_, and for a Commission to be drawn up to some Ministers to go there.

Recommendation to the Marques of _Argyle_ anent _Patrick Egertie_ Priest, and all other Priests, or sayers of Masse in the North Iles, or within the bounds of his Justiciarie.

Act anent the reponing of Master _Gilbert Power_.

Act for putting the Overtures anent maintaining of Bursars in every Presbytery in practice.

Report of the Commission for revising of some Synod Books, and the Assemblies approbation.

Act forgiving transumpts of the Covenant and Band.

Act for sending of General Acts of Assemblies to Synods.

Act anent _James Murray_.

Report of the Committee of reports of the proceedings of the Commissioners of the last Assembly appointed to attend the Parliament, with certain overtures of the Assemblies approbation thereof, with the double of the Signator of 500 lib sent to his Majesty.

Commission for visitation or _Orknay_ and _Zetand._

Reference to the Commission of this Assembly, anent the choice of any Minister to go to _Ireland_, in place of any of the six appointed by this Assembly to that effect, in case they or any of them be impeded by sickness or death.

Recommendation of the _Iles, Anandail, Esadail, Liddedail,_ &c for want of Kirks and Schooles; of the Presbyteries of _Lochmaben_, and _Nowhie_, for want of a Civil Magistrate, to the Commission for Plantation of Kirks, and secret Councill, _Respectivè_.

Reference to the Commission of this Assembly for planting of the Kirks of _Edinburgh_.

Act anent Master _Colvils_ invitation to St. _Andrews_.

Commission anent the planting of the Landwart Kirks of _St. Andrews_.

References and Overtures, and the Assemblies answer thereto.

Reference to the Commission of this Assembly anent Master _James Fairlie_.

Reference to the commission of this Assembly anent the planting of the Kirk of Dundie.

Overtures anent the _Kirk of Camphire_.

Recommendation to the Magistrates of _Glasgow_ anent mundays market.

Act anent giving in to the Clerk the list of Expectants.

Act giving power and liberty to Sir. _Archibald Johnstoun_ Procurator for the Kirk, and Clerk to the General Assembly, to adjoyne any to himself, or to depute in these Offices whom he shall think fit.

_INDEX OF THE ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY HOLDEN AT_ EDINBURGH, 1643, _NOT PRINTED._

The Kings Majesties Commission to Sir. _Thomas Hope_ of Craighall Knight, His Majesties Advocate.

Election of Master _Alexander Henderson_, Moderatour.

Appointment of Master _John Scot_, who was sent from the Presbyterie in the Scottish Army in _Ireland_, to be present in the Assembly every session.

Questions propounded by the moderatour, to some brethren in the North, anent some Papists there, and their answers thereunto.

Commission for visitation of the University of St. _Andrews_.

Letters from Master _William Spang_, Minister of the Scot’s Kirk at _Camphire_, with attestations of some Dutch Kirks, anent hanging of Pensils in Kirks, &c.

Act for Summar Excommunication of _Adam Abercrombie_.

Approbation of the deposition of Master _John Forbes_, With an ordinance for his Subscribing the Covenant.

Questions from the Presbytery of _Hadingtoun_, with the Assemblies resolution thereof, anent Sir _John Seatan_, and his Daughter.

Approbation of the advice of the Commissioners of the late Assembly at St. _Andrews_, for not Printing two Acts of the last Assembly held at _Aberdene_.

Approbation of the Lord _Maitland_ his Faithful discharging the Commission given to him by the late Assembly at St. _Andrews_ for repairing to the Kings Majesty and Parliament of England, &c.

Committee appointed to meet with the English Commissioners.

Power of Collectory to Master Robert _Dalgliesh_, of the annuity of 500. lib, Sterling granted by his Majesty to the Kirk.

Approbation of the Lord Marquesse of _Argyle_ his apprehending _Ronald Mackronald_ Priest.

Approbation of the Laird of _Birtenboge_, for apprehending _John Robeson_ Priest.

Renounciation of the unlawful Band, conforme to the ordinance of the Assembly at _Edinburgh_, 1641.

Recommendation anent the captives in Argiers.

Approbation of Master Alexander Henderson his Faithful and wise carriage in discharging of the Commissions given to him by the Commissioners of the late Assembly, forgoing to his Majestie, &c.

Report of the Committee appointed to meet with the English Commissioners.

Report of the Committee appointed for trying the Presbytery of _Auchterarder_, the Assemblies approbation, admonition and publick rebuke of the several brethren of that Presbytery _respectivè_ according to their behaviours. An Suspension of Master _John Graham_, With the ordinance for debarring the Ministers who are Commissioners of that Presbyterie from this Assembly.

Recommendation to the Synod of _Perth_ for reconciling the differences amongst the brethren of that Presbytery.

Publick rebuke of Master _Henry Futhie_.

Recommendation of the desire of _Sir John Crawford_ of _Kilburnie_ Knight, to the Presbytery of _Dumbartan_.

Anent Doctour _Howies_ papers.

Act anent the desire of the Letters sent from the Minister of the Scottish Kirk at _Camphire_.

Recommendation to him, to urge the subscribing of the Covenant.

Deposition of Master _Andrew Logie_.

Erection of a presbytery at _Biggar_, with a suspension of entry thereunto.

Reference of the matter betwixt the Parishoners of _Closburn_ &c. and the Presbyterie of _Penpont_, to the Synod of _Drumfreis_.

Reference of the Petition of _Dunscoir_ to the Commiss. Parl. for Plantation of Kirks.

Recommendation anent the Kirk of _Carwhit_, to the Presbytery of St. _Andrews_.

Remitt. anent _Trastat_ and _Drungey_, to the Synod of _Drumfriess_.

Act anent _Roger Lindsay_ of _Maine_ his Excommunication, with a Recommendation to the Convention of Estates Concerning him.

Recommendation to the Convention of Estates, anent Persons Excommunicate.

Commission for visitation of _Orkney, Zetland_, &c.

Act anent the Kirk of _Stracathro_.

Recommendation anent Erecting a Kirk at _Seatoun_.

Reference to the Commission to be appointed by this Assembly, for the publick affairs of this Kirk, for providing the University of _Aberdene_ with a Professour of Divinity.

Reference to the said Commiss. for providing a Professour of Divinity to the University of St. _Andrews_.

Committee appointed to conferre with the English Commissioners upon the papers presented by them to the Assembly upon the 15. of _August_.

Committee to conferre also with the Committee of the Convention of Estates thereanent.

Ordinance that Master _Alexander Henderson_, Master _David Calderwood_, and Master _David Dickson_, make some draught and forme of the Publick Directory for Worship.

Act for proceeding with Ecclesiastick Censures against the Murtherers of _William Crichtoun_.

Commission appointed to sit at _Air_ for the particulars concerning the Parochiners of _Stainiskirk_, &c.

Tryal of the Synod Books.

Approbation of the Act of the last Assembly, concerning the power granted to Sir _Archibald Johnstoun_, Procurator for the Kirk, and Clerk to the Assembly.

Recommendation of the matter concerning a Collegue to the Minister of _Drumfries_, to the Commissioners of Parliament for Plantation of Kirks.

Recommendation to the Synod of _Lewishsam_ to try the proceedings of the Presbytery of _Peebles_, in admission of Master _John Hay_ to the Kirk of _Peebles_.

Reference of Master _John Mackeinzie_ to the Commission of the General Assembly.

Act for proceeding against the Presbytery of _Sky_, for not keeping the Synod.

Recommendation to the Lord Marquess of _Argyle_, to move the ruling Elders in _Argyle_, to be more observant of Presbyteries and Synods.

Recommendation to the Lord Marquesse _Argyle_ for planting _Loquhaber_.

Ordinance for supressing of _Sub-Synods_.

Ordinance for deleting an Act of the Synod of _Murray_.

Reference anent the order of Tryal of Synods, Presbyteries, and Kirks, with a recommendation for using the orders set down in the Assemblies 1638. and 1602. in the _interim_.

Commission for planting the Kirks of _Edinburgh_.

Remit to the Presbytery of St. _Andrews_, anent the Kirk of _Largo_.

Recommendation of Master _James Fairlie_, to the Commission of this Assembly.

Recommendation anent the Bill given in by _William Janson_ Printer in _Amsterdam_.

Reference anent Master _Robert Fleming_ to the Commission appointed to sit at _Air_.

Report and approbation of the proceedings of the Commission of visitation for the University of _Glasgow_.

Commission for Visitation of that Universitie.

Report of the Committee anent the distressed People in _Ireland_.

Recommendation to the Commissioners of the General Assembly, to sit at _Edinburgh_ anent Expectants to go to _Ireland_.

Acts anent _James Murray_.

Recommendation of _Master Robert Brown_.

Commission to the Presbytery of _Edinburgh_, for his admission to the Earle of _Irwines_ Regiment.

Report of the Committee anent the receiving and dispensing of his receipts of the annuitie of five hundred pounds sterling, &c. And approbation thereof.

Report of the Committee appointed to consider the References from the Commission of the late Assembly.

Act for _Master Andrew Murray_, Minister at _Ebdie_, his exercise of his calling of the Ministerie, and for rejecting honours, &c. Incompatible with that calling.

Recommendation of _Master William Bennet_ Minister at _Ancrum_, to abstain from civil Courts and Meetings, &c.

Recommendation to the Commissioners of the Assembly for tryal if any Excommunicate Papists be in the Scottish Regiments in _France_, &c.

Recommendation of _Master James Johnstoun_.

Reference of _Tillifrusbie_ to the Presbyterie of _Edinburgh_.

Recommendation anent Laird _Gagies_ mortification.

Recommendation of Master _Alexander Trotter_.

Recommendation anent the dismembering some parts of the Paroch of _Hadingtoun_, to be a several Parochine.

_INDEX OF THE ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY HOLDEN AT_ EDINBURGH, 1644, _NOT PRINTED._

Election of Master _James Bonar_ Moderator. _Sess. I._

Continuation of the decision in the question concerning the Commission from _Crail_, untill the appellation be discussed. _Ib._

Appointment of Committees for Bills, Reports, &c, _Sess. II._

A Letter from the Presbytery at the Armie concerning sending Ministers unto them. _Ib._

A Letter from the Presbyterie in _Ireland_, Ib.

The Assemblies thankful resentment of the E. _Louthians_ sufferings, _Ib._

The desire of the Convention of Estates, to quicken the proceedings of the Assembly, and the Assemblies Resolutions thereinto. _Sess. III._

Reference to the Commission to be appointed by the Assembly, for presenting Overtures, Acts, &c. to the Parliament. _Ib._

Renovation of the Act of the preceeding Assembly, for planting the new Colledge of _St. Andrews, Ib._

Ref. of _Denmures_ Bill.

Ref. of _Aytouns_ Bill.

Committee to consider some Overtures concerning Universities and Schooles. _Sess. IV._

Commission granted to Mr. _William Cockburn_, & Mr. _Hugh Mackel_ for the first 3. Moneths beginning the 1. of Aug. next; to Mr. _George Dick_, and Mr. _John Dick_, the next 3. Moneths, and to Mr. _John Livingstoun_, and Mrs. _Thomas Wylie_ for the Last 3. Moneths, to repair to the North of _Ireland_, bearing the same power granted to the Persons appointed for that imployment by the preceeding Assembly. _Ib._

Renovation of the Commission for sending Expectants to _Ireland_, _Ib._

Recom. of Sir _John Weemes_ of _Bagie_, his Bill. _Ib._

Commission for visitation of _Orkney, Zetland, Caithness, Sutherland_ and _Rosse_, to Masters _William Falconer_, and _Murdo Mackeinzie_, and _Alexander Brodie_ of that Ilk.

Act for, M. _George Halyburtouns_ going to the Army. _Ib._

Report of the Lords of Exchequer their promise concerning payment of some of the arrears of the Annuitie of 500. _Lib. Ib._

Act and Reference concerning Mr. _James Wood, Ib._

Reference to the Commission of this Assembly concerning the Papers presented by my Lord _Waristoun_, which were directed to the Commissioners of the proceeding Assembly, _Sess. V._

Ref. to the Commission for planting the New Colledge of _Aberdeen. Ib._

Transportation of Mr. _George Leslie_ to the Kirk of _Leslie. Ib._

Act concerning the planting of the Kirk of _Syres, Ib._

Ref. of the Countess of _Kinnowles_ Bill to the Commission. _Ib._

Act concerning Mr. _Andrew Murray_ Minister at _Ebdie, Ib._

Act and Ref. concerning the planting of the Kirk of _Lamingtoun. Ib._

Ref. to the Commission of the Assembly concerning Overtures for Universities and Schooles, &c. _Sess. VI._

Ref. to the said Commission for planting the Kirk of _Aberdeen_, _Ib._

Indiction of a Fast, _Ib._

Renovation of the appointment of the preceeding Assembly for framing a Directory for Worship, and for Tryal of Synods, Presbyteries, and Kirks, _Ib._

Act for the Clerks subscribing the deliverance of the Committee of Bills for Charity to the distressed People of _Ireland_. _Ib._

Ref. to the Commission for considering the formes and draughts of Commissions for Visitation of Universities. _Ib._

Act recalling two Acts of Commission for Visitation of the University of S. _Andrews_. _Ib._

Recom. to the said Commission concerning confirmation of Ministers Books in their Wives Testaments. _Ib._

Recom. to the said Commission concerning Witches and Charmers. _Ib._

Ref. of the Overtures of the Synod of _Murray_ to the said Commission. _Ib._

Recom. of D. _Adam Stuart_, _Ib._

Renovation of the Act concerning _James Murray_. _Sess. ult._

Continuation of the Commission of the preceeding Assembly appointed to sit at _Air_. _Ib._

Act concerning Mr. _Robert Peirson_ Minister in _Orkney_. _Ib._

Recom. of the Lord _Gasks_ Bill. _Ib._

Act concerning the Kirks of _Aberchirdour_ and _Ennerkethenne_, _Ib._

Ref of Mr. _Alex. Petries_ Letter to the Commission of Assembly. _Ib._

Act concerning the reposition of Mr. _John Maxwel_ sometime Minister at _Glasgow_, with an Ordinance for his subscribing a particular Declaration of the unlawfulness of Episcopacy. _Ib._

Ref. of my Lord _Seatons_ Bill to the Commission of Assembly. _Ib._

Letter from the Presbytery at the Army, with a Reference to the Commission concerning the restraint of transporting Women to the Army. _Ib._

Ref. to the Commission of Assembly concerning the Letters from the Commissioners at _London_, &c. and concerning the Paraphrase of the Psalmes in Meeter. _Ibid._

Ref. of my Lord _Tester’s_ Bill to the said Commission. _Ibid._

Act concerning Mr. _Alexander Trotter_, _Ib._

Ref. of _Margaret Thomsons_ Bill to the Commission of Assembly. _Ib._

Remit. of the Presbytery of _Achterardour_ concerning the matter of Mr. _William Cook_. _Ib._

Transplantation of Mr. _William Rait_ to _Brachen_, _Ib._

Ordinance for the Ministers of the Presbytery of _Peebles_ their acknowledgment of their disobedience to the Acts both of the General and Provincial Assemblies, in admitting Mr. _John Hay_, upon their knees before the Provincial of _Louthian_; And approbation of the Dissenters; with Mr. _John Hayes_ Declaration, and the Assemblies Ordinance for his subscribing a particular Declaration, concerning the unlawfulness of Episcopacy, _Ib._

Ref. concerning the Kirk of _Lesmahago_ to their Provincial. _Ib._

Ratification of the Contract betwixt _James Maxwel_ of _Imnorweeke_, and Mr. _John Macghie_, concerning the augmentation of the Ministers Provision at _Dirletoun_, and of the Acts of Presbytery and Synod thereanent. _Ib._

Ref. from the Presbytery of _Hadingtoun_, and the Assemblies Answers, _Ib._

Act for the Presbytery of _Ersiltoune_ furnishing of Ministers to the Master of _Cranstons_ Regiment, and for sending forth presently Mr. _Thomas Donaldson_. _Ib._

Act for the Presb. of _Dalkeith_ sending a Minister to La. _Nidires_ Regiment. _Ib._

Ref. to the Commission of Assembly of the desires and Overtures of _Caithnes_. _Ib._

_INDEX OF THE ACTS OF THIS ASSEMBLY HOLDEN AT_ EDINBURGH 1645. _NOT PRINTED_.

The Remonstrance sent to the Kings Majesty from the Commissioners of the preceding Assembly, concerning the Dyet and occasion of the meeting of this Assembly.

Election of Mr. _Robert Douglas_ Moderator. _Ib._

Report of Mr. _Robert Baillie_, and Mr. _Geo. Gillespie_, of the progress of the Treaty for Uniformity, _Sess. 2._

Appointment of Committees for the Directory, and for Bills, Appeals, &c. _Ib._

Ref. of the Petitions from _Ireland_ to the Committee of Bills, _Sess. 3_.

Letter to Mr. _James Martin_ for intimating the Deposition of Mr. _William Barclay_. _Ib._

Acts appointing Mr. _James Nasmith_ to attend the Lord _Montgomeries_ Regiment; Mr. _Arthur Granger_, Lieutenant General _Baillie_ his Regiment; and Mr. _Thomas Wilkie_ to the Earl of _Lothians_ Regiment. _Ib._

Ref. of the Lord General’s Letter to the Presbytery of _Edinburgh_. _Ib._

Ref. of the Petition of Mr. _James Hamilton’s_ Wife to the Committee for the Directory. _Ib._

Recommendation to the Parliament for Ministers losses, _Sess. 4_.

Committee concerning Bursars, _Ib._

Committee to confer with the lord _Ogilvie_, _Sess. 5_.

Act ordaining the Presbytery of _Hamiltoun_ to proceed against Mr. _John Rae_ for refusing the Covenant. With an Ordinance for giving in to the Clerk the report of Mr. _John Hamiltouns_ subscribing the Covenant, and of the Excommunication of _D. Hamiltoun_.

Act discharging the relaxation of _Nash Gordoun_, with a reference concerning the same to the Commissioners of this Assembly. _Ibid._

Committee for examining the witnesses against Mr. _John Robertson_, and Mr. _John Fife_. _Ib._

The Solemne League and Covenant of the three Kingdoms, (which is not here printed, because already printed by Ordinance of the Commission of Assembly 1643. and universally subscribed) with an Approbation of the Ordinances, and the diligence of the Commissioners of Assembly for receiving thereof, &c. _Ib._

Committee concerning Col. _Arcskines_ Regiment. _Sess. 6._

Committee appointed to speak with Col. _Munro_, concerning Letters sent from the Officers of the Army of _Ireland_; _Ib._

Committee for examining witnesses against Mr. _James Oliphant_. _Ib._

Invitation of all who had scruples concerning the Directory, to address themselves to that Committee, with a reference to the said Committee concerning uniformity of practice of the Directory in this Kirk. _Ib._

Committee to conferre with the young Laird of _Drum_. _Ib._

Appointment of _Mr. Hugh Henderson_ to Col. _Stuarts_ Regiment. _Sess. 7._

Committee for hearing Mr. _James Wood_, and the Commissioners from S. _Andrews_ and _Aberdene_. _Ib._

Recommendation of _Barbara Meins_ Petition to the Parliament. _Ib._

Recommendation to the Parliament concerning the Army in _Ireland_.