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The babies and the church.
This is a single poem with no title page that puts forward the argument that child baptism, practiced by most churches at this time, is without scriptural confirmation and should not be practiced; instead it suggests to its readers that they should…
Heresy unveiled: the teaching of Plymouth Brethren contrasted with scripture. In four sections.
This chapbook seeks to prove the heretical nature of the teachings of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. Presented in four section, the author systematically provides excerpts from the writings of the Plymouth Brethren (with page numbers) and…
Religion not beyond reason: a reply to the remarks of Alexander G. Burnett, Esq., of Kemnay, on broadchurchism, rationalism, and unitarianism
The chapbook is a print edition of a letter originally submitted for publication to the editor of the Aberdeen Free Press in response to a piece written by Mr. Burnett in that newspaper on July 29th. An inscription on the opening page indicates that…
A dream prophetic: or, Bacchus dethroned. A temperance poem by a Working Man
The chapbook begins with a “Publisher’s Preface” describing the evils intemperance and alcohol in this troubled time, and supporting the author in his desire for a society governed by temperance and the absence of drink. In the verses of the…
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…
The Wife of Beith: With a Description of Her Journey to Heaven
Inspired by Chaucer’s Wife of Bath, this tale describes the Wife’s journey after death. As the Wife travels first to hell and then to heaven, she is rejected by the Devil – who does not wish to be harried by her scornful tongue – and then a long…
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…
