Genealogical account of the Barclays of Urie
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iiappiness is, that I do know that I am so, and tha
whatsoever I have studied and learned heretofore, is
but dust in comparison to the true knowledge of
Christ. I confess also my infidelity tQ this light
heretofore, by suffering myself to be conducted by
false politic lights : now that I have sometimes a small
glimpse of the true light, I do not attend it as I
should, being drawn away by the works of my calling,
which must be done ; and (as your swift English,
hounds) I often over-run my scent, being called back
when it is too late. Let not this make you less earnest
in prayers for me: you see 1 need them. Your letters
will always be welcome to me; so will your friends, if
any please to visit me, I should admire God's provi-
dence. If my brother could be a mean of releasing
your father and forty more in Scotland, having pro-
mised to do his best, I know he will perform it: he
has been ever true to his word : and you shall find me,
with the grace of our Lord,
" A true Friend,
« ELIZABETH.
f c The Countess of Horn sends you her hearty
commendations."
K
iiappiness is, that I do know that I am so, and tha
whatsoever I have studied and learned heretofore, is
but dust in comparison to the true knowledge of
Christ. I confess also my infidelity tQ this light
heretofore, by suffering myself to be conducted by
false politic lights : now that I have sometimes a small
glimpse of the true light, I do not attend it as I
should, being drawn away by the works of my calling,
which must be done ; and (as your swift English,
hounds) I often over-run my scent, being called back
when it is too late. Let not this make you less earnest
in prayers for me: you see 1 need them. Your letters
will always be welcome to me; so will your friends, if
any please to visit me, I should admire God's provi-
dence. If my brother could be a mean of releasing
your father and forty more in Scotland, having pro-
mised to do his best, I know he will perform it: he
has been ever true to his word : and you shall find me,
with the grace of our Lord,
" A true Friend,
« ELIZABETH.
f c The Countess of Horn sends you her hearty
commendations."
K
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| Histories of Scottish families > Genealogical account of the Barclays of Urie > (81) Page 65 |
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| Permanent URL | https://digital.nls.uk/94878718 |
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| Description | London: Printed for the Editor, by John Herbert, 1812. "The Memoirs were written about the year 1740 by Robert Barclay, the son of the Apologist ..."--Preface. Preface signed by Henry Mill. |
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| Shelfmark | A.114.c.9 |
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| Description | A selection of almost 400 printed items relating to the history of Scottish families, mostly dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes memoirs, genealogies and clan histories, with a few produced by emigrant families. The earliest family history goes back to AD 916. |
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