A Hind Let Loose: Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its PeriodsIn Alexander Shields' work 'A Hind Let Loose,' readers are presented with a powerful and provocative religious and political treatise published in the late 17th century. Shields employs a bold and incisive writing style to challenge the prevailing belief systems of his time, delving into topics such as the nature of government, the role of religion in society, and the importance of individual freedom. This book serves as a significant piece of literature that reflects the turbulent historical context of the era, with its tumultuous political landscape and religious conflicts. Readers can expect a nuanced and thought-provoking analysis that continues to resonate with contemporary audiences. As a minister and political figure in Scotland during a time of intense religious persecution, Shields' firsthand experiences and deep convictions undoubtedly motivated him to pen this remarkable work. 'A Hind Let Loose' is a must-read for those interested in historical religious and political discourse, as well as anyone seeking to engage with enduring questions of power, belief, and liberty. |
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... witnesses of Christ in all the periods of our church, and asserted by the greatest confessors, though never before sealed by martyrs. As for the arguments I bring to clear and confirm them, whether they be accounted mine, or borrowed ...
... witnesses of Christ in all the periods of our church, and asserted by the greatest confessors, though never before sealed by martyrs. As for the arguments I bring to clear and confirm them, whether they be accounted mine, or borrowed ...
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... witnesses to such a state, that may seem to spectators little or nothing relative to religion, that so he may destroy both them and their testimony unlamented, and by that trick divert others from concerting that same necessary witness ...
... witnesses to such a state, that may seem to spectators little or nothing relative to religion, that so he may destroy both them and their testimony unlamented, and by that trick divert others from concerting that same necessary witness ...
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... witnesses of Christ are a killing, or the witness for Christ is in a great measure killed; either the followers of the Lamb, who are called, and chosen, and faithful, are killed for their testimony, or fainting in their zeal, and ...
... witnesses of Christ are a killing, or the witness for Christ is in a great measure killed; either the followers of the Lamb, who are called, and chosen, and faithful, are killed for their testimony, or fainting in their zeal, and ...
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... witnesses of Christ, and a witness for Christ, are killed with a witness. This is the case of the sometimes renowned, famous, faithful, and fruitful, reformed, covenanted church of Scotland, famous for unity, faithful for verity ...
... witnesses of Christ, and a witness for Christ, are killed with a witness. This is the case of the sometimes renowned, famous, faithful, and fruitful, reformed, covenanted church of Scotland, famous for unity, faithful for verity ...
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... witnesses hither for shelter, who were very helpful for the settling of truth, and the total extirpation of the ... witness is buried in oblivion, through the darkness of the times succeeding; yet the scrapes and fragments that are ...
... witnesses hither for shelter, who were very helpful for the settling of truth, and the total extirpation of the ... witness is buried in oblivion, through the darkness of the times succeeding; yet the scrapes and fragments that are ...
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