A really attractive volume, but, alas, only the second volume. Scarce though and well worth preserving. Includes content on Alexander Peden [Peden the Prophet], the martyrdoms of Cargill, the Battle at Bothwell, the torture of Mr. Carstairs, martyrdom of Mr. Renwick, etc.
Additionally, as you'll see in the photographs, a wonderful three stanza hymn that appears to not be published. It begins, "Shall I a blood bought sinner dare . . . " and continues to urge the hearer to participate in the sufferings of Christ because of his incredible forgiveness of guilt. We have been unable to trace it. The entirety is faded, but should be legible with a bit of care. It ends with the classic sentiment of William Penn, "No cross no crown," and appears to be signed.
Early signature of John Calderwood of New York, active in the Presbyterian revivalist movement [New Light] of the time.
Crookshank, William. The History of the State and Sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restoration to the Revolution. With an Introduction, containing the most remarkable Occurrences relating to that Church, from the Reformation to the Restoration. Vol. II of II. Edinburgh. Archibale Martin. 1763. 466pp.
Original full calf, through at extremities, but attractive and very sound. No complete copies on the market at any price.