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The history of the life and sufferings of Rev. John Welch, sometime minister of the gospel at Ayr.
A short history and biography of the life and death John Welch, a Presbyterian minister in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The chapbook focuses especially on his reputed powers of divination and other supernatural demonstrations, including…
The history of Mahomet, the great imposter. Containing his birth and parentage - His wives - His journey into heaven, and the extraordinary things which he saw - His Alcoran and war, and his death and burial at Medina.
A short history of Mohammed and the rise of Islam. Mohammed is portrayed throughout as a devious, crafty, and manipulative man who purposefully feigned visions and twisted Scripture in order to enhance his own status. These descriptions are then…
A Choice Drop of Honey, from The Rock of Christ, or A Short Word of Advice to Saints and Sinners, by Thomas Wilcocks
An appeal to the readers to seek a more deeply religious life with Christ at the center of it. The author argues that simply fulfilling the duties of a religious life is not enough, because sin can reside beneath an exterior of proper duty and…
The Life and Wonderful Prophecies of Donald Cargill who was executed at the cross of Edinburgh, on the 26th July, 1680 for his adherence to the Covenant, and work of Reformation.
A brief biography of the famous Covenanter, Donald Cargill, including references to events in his life, his rebellion against Charles II, his ministries as an outlawed preacher, and his capture, conviction, and execution. Excerpts from his sermons…
A Wedding-Ring, fit for the finger: Laid open in a sermon, Preached at a Wedding in St. Edmond's. By William Secker, Late preacher of the gospel.
A sermon on Genesis ii. 18: And the Lord God said, it is not good that the man should be alone: I will make him a help-meet for him. The preacher breaks up the passage into smaller phrases and deals with them individually, extolling the many virtues…
