
SKETCHES
Sketches of the Covenanters
I. THE LAND OF THE COVENANTS.
II. THE BATTLEFIELD OF PRESBYTERIANISM.—A.D. 200.
III. SOME EARLY MARTYRS.—A.D. 1200.
IV. KNOX IN THE FIELD OF CONFLICT.—A.D. 1547.
V. FOUNDATION STONES.—A.D. 1550.
VI. SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL COVENANT.—A.D. 1581.
VII. CONTENDING WITH THE KING—A.D. 1582.
VIII. MEN OF MIGHT.—A.D. 1596.
Through a series of vivid sketches, this work paints a portrait of the Scottish Covenanters—devout believers who risked everything for their faith and liberty. The author weaves together personal travel notes, illustrated anecdotes, and excerpts from contemporary sermons to bring the seventeenth‑century struggle into clear view. Readers are invited to walk alongside those who faced persecution with steadfast courage.
The narrative moves from the dramatic cliffs of the western coast to the mist‑shrouded hills where ministers like John Blackadder hid from dragoons. Lush descriptions of lochs, Highland weather, and the humble homes of the faithful create a sense of place that feels both historic and immediate. As a guide, the writer offers reflections that connect past convictions to timeless principles of liberty and devotion.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (477K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1848–1928
A Presbyterian minister and religious writer, he devoted much of his work to the history, beliefs, and public witness of the Covenanters in America. His books blend church history, moral argument, and a strong sense that faith should shape public life.
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