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THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 1611-1687. 
 
ECCLESIASTICAL RECORDS, 
 
 SELECTIONS FROM THE MINUTES 
 
 OF 
 
 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 M.DC.XL— M.DC.LXXXVII. 
 
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 THE ABBOTSFORD CLUB 
 
 BY 
 
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THE 
 
 ABBOTSFORD CLUB, 
 
 M.DCCC.XXXVII. 
 
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 JOHN HOPE, Esquire. 
 
 Right Hon. The Earl of Aberdeen. 
 
 Adam Anderson, Esquire. 
 
 Charles Baxter, Esquire, 
 5 Robert Blackwood, Esquire. 
 
 BiNDON Blood, Esquire. 
 
 Beriah Botfield, Esquire. 
 
 James Burn, Esquire. 
 
 William Bowie Campbell, Esquire. 
 10 Hon. Henry Cockburn, Lord Cockbum. 
 
 John Payne Collier, Esquire. 
 
 Rev. Alexander Dyce, B. A. 
 
 John Black Gracie, Esquire. 
 
 David Irving, Esquire, LL.D. 
 15 James Ivory, Esquire. 
 
 Hon. Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey. 
 
 George Ritchie Kinloch, Esquire. 
 
 David Laing, Esquire. 
 
 James Lucas, Esquire. 
 
20 William Macdowall, Esquire. 
 
 James Maidment, Esquire. 
 
 Rev. James Morton. 
 
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 25 Edward Piper, Esquire. 
 
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PREFATORY NOTICE 
 
 The following Contribution to the Abbotsford Club, contains Selections 
 from the Minutes of the Synod of Fife, from 1611 to 1687, a highly in- 
 teresting period of our Ecclesiastical History during the times both of 
 Episcopacy and Presbyterianism, and forms an appropriate addition to the 
 " Selections from the Minutes of the Presbyteries of St. Andrews and 
 Cupar" from 1641 to 1698, recently presented to the Club by Mr. Kinloch. 
 
 The Editor is much indebted to many of the Clergy of the Presbyteries 
 of St. Andrews and Cupar, and particularly to the late Rev. Dr. Adamson, 
 first Minister of Cupar, and the Rev. Mr. Swan of Abercromby, for the 
 use of the Records of their Parishes, and of those of the Synod and Presby- 
 teries. It is hoped that the two volumes of " Ecclesiastical Records," 
 presented to the Club, will not only be the precursors of other similar 
 Selections, but may also stimulate the Clergy to adopt some public measure, 
 under the authority of the General Assembly, for the preservation of the 
 Ecclesiastical Records of Scotland. 
 
 The earliest Register of the Synod of Fife, from which the following 
 Extracts are taken, comprises the proceedings of the Diocesan Synod, 
 from 2d April 1611, to 27th April 1636. It is in excellent preser- 
 vation, and consists of 348 pages, marked in modern figures ; but it is 
 evident from the original enumeration of the folios, (thirty-nine leaves 
 being wanting at the beginning, and several at the end) that it must have 
 commenced at an earlier period, probably at the induction of Archbishop 
 Gladstanes in 1606, and been carried down, in all likelihood, to the year 
 1638, when Episcopacy was abolished. 
 
 Upon the establishment of Presbyterian Church government, the Synod, 
 at their meeting held in St. Andrews on the 1st October 1639, with the 
 view to secure the preservation of their Records, and to make the Presby- 
 
X PREFACE. 
 
 teries of the province better acquainted with their proceedings, passed the 
 following Enactment relative to the Synodal Register. 
 
 " The whilk day, the Provinciall Assemblie conveened in the South He 
 of the said citie, after incalling the name of God ; they having duely con- 
 sidered how expedient and necessar it is to have a comelie Register of 
 there actes, ordinances, processes, and sentences, to be sighted by the 
 Generall Assemblie, when they sail be required to that effect ; and that 
 all parties having entres may have extractes of matteris of importance, 
 according to the Actes of the Generall Assemblie ; as likewise, that everie 
 particular Presbyterie have a just copie of the said Register : They have 
 chosen Mr. John Moreis, clerk to the late Provinciall Assemblie, holden 
 at Cupar in April, in this inftant yeir of God 1639, to continue the ordi- 
 narie clerk in all there Assemblies ; which office the said Mr. John ac- 
 cepted in and upon him, be a solemne oath and promise to be faith- 
 full therein, under the conditions after specified. That is to say, the said 
 Mr. John, upon his owne charges, sail attend the Provinciall Assemblie, 
 and provide five comelie paper bookis, wherein he sail writ the severall 
 actes of everie Provincial Assemblie, — one to remain a publict Register 
 to the M'hole Provinciall Assemblie, and the other four to be delivered to 
 them respective, one to ilk ane of the saidis Presbyteries within thrie 
 moneth immediatlie after ilk Provinciall Assemblie ; as also, to extract 
 such actes and ordinances of everie Assemblie, to ony persoun, of his own 
 process alleaarlie, that sail require the samen, upon the said Mr. John his 
 owne charges : For the whilk cause, the saidis ministeris and elderis, and 
 ilk ane of them, for themselfs, sail pay to the said Mr. John, at everie 
 Provinciall Assemblie to be holden within ony pai-t of the said province, 
 threttein shilling four pennies. And for the more sure keiping of the 
 premissis, the said Provinciall Assemblie and Mr. John are content, and 
 consentis that thir presentis be insert in the publict Register of this Pro- 
 vinciall Assemblie, there to remain ad futuram rei memoriam" 
 
 The " publict register" of the Synod appears to have been lost ; but 
 "just copies" of it, which belonged to the Presbyteries of St. Andrews 
 and Dunfermline, are in the possession of the Synod Clerk. These Copies 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 XI 
 
 are much mutilated and destroyed by damp ; that of Dunfermline, how- 
 ever, being the more perfect, has been relied on in making the Extracts. 
 It commences with the proceedings of the Provincial Assembly, held at 
 Cupar on the 2d April 1639, and terminates 7th April 1657- 
 
 The third volume of the Records, being the Register of the Diocesan 
 Synod from 14th October 1662, to 5th October 1687, is also much injured 
 by damp, the writing being in many places illegible, and several leaves at 
 the beginning destroyed. 
 
 The Catalogue of Ministers from the Reformation to the year 1700, is 
 not so complete and correct as could be desired ; but as some labour 
 has been bestowed in examining many original records and other authentic 
 sources, it is thought that, even with its defects, it will form an interesting 
 and appropriate Appendix to the present work. It may be observed that 
 the contractions ad. and tr. stand for admission and translation, and that 
 the dates within parentheses are given, not as the dates of induction of 
 the Clergymen, but merely as the earliest periods at which their names 
 have been discovered on record. 
 
 The Fac-similes of the Seals of Archbishops Spottiswoode and Sharp, 
 and the Autographs^ of the Archbishops of St. Andrews from 1611 to the 
 Revolution, are taken from original Charters granted by them as superiors 
 of lands held of the See of St. Andrews. The Seals of the Abbacy, (one 
 of which is very old), shew the entire building of the Chapel and Tower 
 of St. Regulus, and a small building or Chapel which must have formerly 
 stood on the west side of the Tower. Martine in his state^ of the See 
 of St. Andrews, written in 1683, gives a description of this, the most 
 ancient building of the Monastery of St. Andrews. The Tower, which 
 is all that now remains, is at present in the same state as described by 
 him, excepting that " it was of late fresh pointed, and the stair case with- 
 in it repaired." 
 
 1 No. 1 is the Signature of George Gladstones, 1610; 2. John Spottiswoode, 1619; 
 3. James Sharp, 1662 ; 4. Alexander Burnet, 1684 ; 5. Arthur Ross, 1686. 
 
 2 Martina's Reliquise Divi Andrese, p. 182, 
 
K. 
 
THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 The Synode of that pairt of the diocie of Saintandrois 
 
 QUHILK LYETH BENORTH ForTH, HOLDIN AT SaINTANDROIS UPON 
 
 the second and fowrth dayes of Apryl in anno I^VP elevine 
 
 YEIRS, CONVOCATE AND MODERATE BE THE RiGHT REVEREND FaTHER 
 
 in God, George Archbishop of St. Androis. 
 
 Sejjio Prima. 
 
 Efter invocatione of Godis holy name, and doftrine delyverit be the 
 faid right reverend Father,^ the brethren ferving the cuir of the kirkes in 
 the boundis above fpecifiet wer found prefent ; exceptand the Minifteris 
 of Aberluthnot, Dunce, Idvie, Lentrathine, ErroU, CoUace, Blair, Cam- 
 bufmichael, Scoone, Kingleffie, Bruntiland, Tor, Muckart. The Min- 
 ifteris of Aberluthnot, Collace, ErroU, and Scoone, excufed be ficknes ; 
 Cambufmichael be povertie, and that he behoved to keep the Synode of 
 Dunkeld : concerning the remanent, it was ordainit, that the Moderatour 
 of evrie Exerceis ^ fall charge thame to compeir befor the next Synode, to 
 heir and fie the fentens of fufpenfioune from the Miniftrie, conforme to 
 
 •* Mr. George Gladstones, minister at Arbirlot in Angus, and afterwards at St. Andrews, 
 was made bishop of Caithness in 1600, and Archbishop of St. Andrews in 1606. He died 
 2d May 1615. 
 
 ^ The term 'Exerceis, from exercitus an assembly, is used, during the episcopal period of 
 the Church, as synonymous with Presbytery. 
 
 A 
 
2 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1611. 
 
 the Aa of the Generall Affemblie, pronuncit agains thame, or ellis to 
 
 fchaw reafonable caus in the contrair. 
 
 »- 
 
 COMMISSIONEEIS PRESENT FROM THE PARTICULAR CoNGREGATIOUNES. 
 
 From Arbuthnot ; the Lairdis of Arbuthnot and AUardeis. 
 
 From Eglifgreig ; the Laird of Balgillo. 
 
 From Rafcobie ; the Laird of Cars. 
 
 From Forfar ; Gideon Guthrie, William Lockie. 
 
 From Inneraritie ; the Laird of Kincaldrum. 
 
 From Effie Nevay ; the Laird of Logie Megill. 
 
 From Inchbryok ; the Laird of Vlilhevine. 
 
 From St. Vigiane ; the Goodman of North Turrie. 
 
 From Coupar ; William Chryftifowne, David Jamifone. 
 
 From Ebdie ; Jhone Cavie, Gavine Adefone. 
 
 From Ferrie-Portuncraig ; Mr. James Durie. 
 
 From Fordowne ; the Laird of Saintfurd, Goodman [of] Kirkton. 
 
 From Lewchars ; the Laird of Kynnaird. 
 
 From Saintandroia ; the Refikor of the Vniverfitie, the Provoft of the 
 
 Towne, the Goodman of Craigtowne. 
 From Craill ; the Laird of Balcolmie. 
 From Dinninnow ; the Goodman of Strawfuthie. 
 From Kembak ; the Laird of Blebo. 
 From Largo ; Mr. Robert Durie, Mr. Thomas Wood. 
 From Kilrinnie ; Jhone Strang, Thomas Watfone. 
 From Cleifti ; the Laird of Treatowne. 
 From Innerkeything ; Jhone Scott, Jhone Bonar. 
 
 The Brethren nominate to be vpon the Privie Conference. 
 
 Mr. Androw Ramfay, Jhone Erlkine, James Ramfay, Mr. Henrie FuUer- 
 towne, Mr. Arthour Futhie, Mr. Patrick Lindefay, Mr. Andrew Clayhills, 
 Mr. Henrie Duncane, Mr. William Malcolme, Mr. Alexander Kinnin- 
 month, Mr. Jhone Malcolme, Mr. James Row, Mr. Patrik Weymes, 
 
April 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 3 
 
 Mr. David Monypennie, Mr. Jofuah Durie, Mr. Johne Kynneir, the Reftor 
 of the Vniverfitie, Mr. Robert Howy, Mr. Jhone Caldcleuch, the Provoft 
 of the Awld College, Mr. Robert Buchannane, Mr. Jhone Mitchelfone, 
 Mr. David Spens, Mr. Andrew Frofter, Mr. Edmund Myles, the barronis 
 and gentilmen Commiffioneris, and the Proveft of the towne of Saintan- 
 drois. 
 
 Clerk. — Mr. Jhone Guthrie, minifter at Arbirlott, nominate and chofen 
 to be Clerk to the prefent Affemblie, quho gave his oath for faithfuU dif- 
 charge of the faid office. 
 
 Houres of Meeting. — It vras thocht meitt that the Affemblie convein in 
 the Awld College, the privie Conferens in the litle Hall, the full Affemblie 
 in the Commoune Scole. The Conferens to meitt at two ; the Affemblie 
 at thrie houres after noone ; and on the next day, the Conferens to meitt 
 at fevine ; the full Affemblie at ten houres before noone ; at quhilk 
 tymes the bell of the faid College fall ring to the full Affemblie. 
 
 Keiping the AJfemblie. — Item, for preventing the departure of the 
 brethren convenit to this Affemblie befoir the diffolving thairof, and pro- 
 curing that thei may convein preceiflie at the tymes appoynted, it wes 
 concludit, that quhofoever fall depart befoir the end of the Affemblie fal 
 be reputt as thocht he had not bein prefent at all, and cenfured accord- 
 inglie. And everie brother comming tardie to the Conferens or full 
 Affemblie, fall pay vnforgiven fex s. 
 
 Sefflo Secunda. 
 
 Sir Jhone Ogihie — Item, fforfamikle as Sir Jhone Ogilvie of Craig ex- 
 communicate, havand giffen to the lafl Affemblie ane fuitt to be reconciled 
 to the Kirk, as in the famen at moir lenth is conteinit, no dealing cowld 
 be had with him vntill the tyme the Kings Maieflies will war knowen ; 
 for the quhilk caus, my Lord Archbifliop wes defyred to writt to his Hie- 
 nes, quhois licence being obtained, and the faid Sir Jhone relaxed from 
 the home, his Lordfliip apoynted certaine brethrene, viz. Mrs. Arthour 
 Futhie, Patrik Lyndefy, Henrie FuUertowne, Jhone Guthrie, Andrew 
 Clayhills, and Andrew Ramfy, to quhom commiffioune wes giffen to tak 
 
4 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1611. 
 
 the faid Sir Jhone his oath and fubfcriptioune, to the articles of the 
 fayth and trew religioun ; quhilk fubfcriptioune, together with the faid 
 Sir Jhone his band to communicate quhen and quhair he falbe requyred, 
 vnder the paine of ane thowfand merkis, wes produced be the foirnamed 
 brethrene ; Theirfoir, the Affemblie, finding no further impediment, con- 
 cludit that the faid Sir Jhone falbe abfolved from the fentens of excom- 
 municatione be my Lord Archbiftiop in the kirk of Saintandrois, after he 
 hes maid folemne declaratioune of his repentans for his apoftafie, and 
 giffen, publiftlie as privatelie, his oath, etc. ; in the quhilk kirk alfo he fall 
 communicate the firft tyme the communioune falbe celebrate thair. The 
 foirfaid conclufioune to be intimate to him be the foirnamed brethren, 
 quho ar ordained, betwix and the tyme of his abfolutione, to deall with him 
 for his further inftruftioune. 
 
 Thomas Tyrie. — Item, forfamikle as Thomas Tyrie, excommunicat 
 papift, hes maid no progres in conferens with the brethren apoynted for 
 that office, and that no hoip is of his converfioune finceirlie to the trew 
 Kirk, thairfoir it wes flatute and ordained, that the firft Saboth after the 
 returne of the brethren from this prefent Affemblie, the excommunica- 
 tione of the faid Thomas falbe of new publiftied in all pulpitis, and in- 
 timate to the people. Lykas my Lord Archbifliop fall deall with the 
 Kings Majeftie and Secreitt Counfell, that ordour may be takin with him 
 according to the laws. 
 
 Requijitioune of Oath. — The foirfaid day, the A6b maid in the faid Affem- 
 blie holdin at Arbroth in the moneth of September laftbypaft, concerning 
 the requifitioune of the oath and fubfcriptioune of fuch gentlemen, noble- 
 men, thair children or foUoweris, quho as yet have not giffen the fame, wes 
 renewed, with this additioune, that fuch as have, fince thair fubfcriptioune, 
 bein foorth of the countrey falbe vrged lykewys to fubfcryve. 
 
 Communicating. — Item, it is ftatute and ordained, that everie brother 
 fall lawfullie requyre, that is, upon premonitioune of twentie dayes, befoir 
 two witneffes, all fuch in thair congregatiouns as traveling to forraine 
 countreyis ar fufpeft of religioune, and fuch vtheris as have heirtofor re- 
 fuifed or abfented thame felfis from the communioune, to communicate 
 betwix and the fyfteinth day of Auguft. Lyk as the brethren ordained to 
 
April 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 5 
 
 dilate immediatelie thairafter to my Lord Archbiftiop, fuch as falbe found 
 to refuis or withdraw thame felfis. 
 
 Vniformitie of Difcipline. — Forfamikle as the diverfitie of proceiding in 
 Difcipline in dyveris kirkis, breedis offens and grudges in the hartis both 
 of the miniftrie and alfo of the people ; thairfor, and to the end that thair 
 may be ane vniformitie of miniftratioune of difcipline throghout the haill 
 kirkis of this prefent Synode, it wes thocht meitt that certaine brethren 
 be nominate, to quhom the charg of effeftuating the faid work falbe com- 
 mitted. The nominatione alwayes continowed to the next meitting. 
 
 Commoune Bom. — Item, to the end that thair may be in tyme coming, 
 ane mean redy and at hand for releiffe and help of poor brother, widowes, 
 fatherles, and vtheris in neceffitie, It is concludit, that ane Commoune 
 Box be provydit, and had heirafter, to the quhilk, evrie brother fall impute 
 at ilk Synode according to his moyen and abilitie, and the firft payment 
 to be the next infewing Synode ; and for this effed, the brethren, ordained 
 and appoynted to tak and colle6t the names of the defunftis, ar injoyned 
 to gif vp the rentallis of the haill kirkes within thair boundis, that ac- 
 cordinglie the contributioune may be. 
 
 Vnifoi'mitie of Difcipline. — Item, for fetting downe ane vniformitie of 
 Difcipline, the Affemblie nominates Mr. William Coupar, Mr. William 
 Malcolme, Mr. Alexander Kinninmounth, Mr. Henrie Fullertowne, Mr. 
 Androw Ramfay, Jhone Erfkine, the Bifliop of Kaytnes, Mr. Arthour 
 Futhie, Mr. Patrik Lyndefy, Mr. Henrie Philp, Mr. Androw Clayhills, 
 Mr. Jhone Mitchelfoune, Mr. Robert Buchannan, the Reftor of the 
 Vniverfitie, the Proveft of the New College, Mr. William Murray, perfone 
 of Craill, and Mr. David Williamfone, quho fall cairfuUie reid and digeft 
 fuch things as may ferve for the effeft foirfaid ; and being all convenit, or 
 at leifl nyne of thame, within the citie of St. Androis, with my Lord 
 Archbilhop, fall conferr in commoune thair particular laboures and tra- 
 vellis, and condifcend vpon ane folide ordour to be prefented to the next 
 Affemblie, and obferved vniverfallie in all tym coming. And appoyntis 
 the fecound Tyfday of Auguft for thair firft meitting. 
 
 Penalties. — Lykwayes the foirnamed brethren ar ordained to condifcend 
 vpon certane penalties, to be exafted of fuch as falbe found abfent from 
 
6 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1611. 
 
 the Exerceis vpon the dayes appoynted thairto ; as alfo, vpon fuch as failzie 
 to mak the Exerceis, Additioune, or intreat the Commoune-Head of doc- 
 trine, according as thei ar injoyned in thair courfes. ^ 
 
 George Small excmnmunicat. — Item, the brethren direfted be the faid 
 Synode to my Lord Earle Marefliall, for caufing his Lordfliip remove 
 from him Georg Small excommunicate, reportit, that my Lord had put 
 him from his companie altogether. 
 
 Petitio Mr. Davidis Lyndefay. — Anent the fuitt of Mr. David Lynde- 
 fay, minifter at Leith, craving that Mr. Simeon Durie, fucceiding to him 
 in the miniftrie at Forgound, may refound to him the charges of the Mans 
 of the faid kirk ; It vpes thocht meitt, that thei fowld ilkane of thame 
 nominate two brethren, to quhom the decifioune of that mater falbe 
 committed, havand interponed lykwayes the awthoritie of the Affemblie : 
 Mr. David nominate the Reftor of the Vniverfitie and Mr. Jhone Kyn- 
 neir, Mr. Simeon nominate the Goodman of Kirktowne and Mr. Jofuah 
 Durie, promittand to ftand at ther delyverans, and my Lord Archbifhop 
 nominate oddifman and overfman. 
 
 Lawrens Farguffone inceftuous. — ^The foirfaid day, Lawrens Farguffone, 
 in the parochine of Kirkaldie, lawfuUie warned and callit, compeired, 
 quho confelled that he had committed the moft filthie cryme of inceft 
 with Jonet Young ; quhairanent my Lord Archbifliop and Affemblie 
 foirfaid ordained, that feeing the civill judge hes fpaired his lyf, quhairof, 
 be the law of God and of this kingdome, he fowld be depryved, he fall 
 pas ilk Saboth day from kirk to kirk, per drculum, throghout the haill 
 kirkes in the boundis of the Exerceis of Kirkaldie, according as he falbe 
 injoyned be the brethren of the famine, and that in fackcloth for the 
 fpace of ane yeir compleitt, without any intermiffioune of dayes, vntill the 
 next diocefian Affemblie, to be holdin (God willing) in St. Androis, 
 
 ' It appears to have been the practice at the meeting of Presbyteries, before proceeding 
 to the ordinary business, for one of the brethren to make the Exerceis, that is, critically to ana- 
 lyse a prescribed text in the original language of Scripture, from which he demonstrated certain 
 prominent points of religion ; and for another to add, or make the addition, as it was techni- 
 cally called, being an illustrative discourse on the text so handled ; while a third discussed the 
 common points of doctrine. 
 
April 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 7 
 
 in the moneth of Apryl 1612 ; at the quhilk tyme the faid Lawrens fall 
 compeir befoir the faid Synode, to the end, that if the brethren foirfaid, 
 fall declair his vnfained repentans, manifefted be his willing, humble, and 
 conltant obediens, he may be abfolved; vtherwayes, the dayes of his 
 publift fatiffaftioune to be multiplied, as falbe thocht expedient. 
 
 Darjie. — Mr. Jhone Rutherfurd, admitted minifler at Darfie, in room 
 of Mr. James Ywill, decealed. 
 
 Georg Kermeg. — George Kermeg, trilaps in adulterie, in the parochine 
 of KinnefF, lawfuUie fummoned to this day, called, compeired not. He 
 is therfor ordained to be infifled againft be the cenfures of the Kirk ; as 
 alfo, to be fummoned to compeir befoir the High Commiffioune, that he 
 may be punifhed in his body and guids. 
 
 Tranfportatione, A. Ramfay, B. Marchijlon, A. Sinifone. — My Lord 
 Archbifliop and prefent Synode, vpon good and weghtie confiderations 
 granted, and be thir prefents grantis, to Mr. Androw Ramfay, minifter at 
 Arbuthnot, Mr. Richart Marchiftoune, minifter at Edzell, and Mr. Alex- 
 ander Simfone, minifter at Conveth, libertie of tranfportatione from the 
 faids kirks respeSiive, at quhat tyme it fall pleis God to offer commodious 
 and fitt occafiounes of implojrment of thame in vther places. 
 
 Petitio Mr. J. Thomfon. — Anent the fuitt of Mr. James Thomefone, 
 minifter at Kilmainie, that regard may be had to his mein moyen and 
 travellis, takin with thois that have entres to augment the fame in fome 
 reafonable manor, that fa he may be able to attend his charge, It wes 
 concludit that, primo quoque tempore, the faid kirk be vifited, and travellis 
 takin for removing the faid Mr. James his greives ; as alfo, according as 
 occafioune fall offer, and my Lord Archbifliop fall in the vifitatione 
 find convenient, to grant licence of tranfportatione to the faid Mr. James. 
 
 Petitio Kylrinnie. — Anent the fupplicatione giffen in be the parochiners 
 of Kilrinnie, for Mr. James Melvill, thair minifter, that he may be reftored 
 to thame, my Lord Archbifliop declared, that he had vsritten to the 
 Kings Majeftie for that effeft, but had not effeftuate it. The Aflemblie, 
 as yet, requeifted his Lordfhip to infift. * 
 
 ' Mr. James Melvill, a wise and discreet man, was at this time confined in Berwick by the 
 
8 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Apeil1611. 
 
 Petitio Cometh. — Anent the fupplicatione of the parochiners of Conveth, i 
 that fome ordour may be takin, that ane competent moyen may be dealt 
 for to thair minifter, quho is not able vtherwayes to continow in his fer- 
 vice, it is concludit, that my Lord Archbiftiop fall appoynt ane dyett, 
 at the quhilk the Maifteris of the New College, perfons of the parochine, 
 fall convein with the gentlemen thairof, for fetling the contraverfies 
 among thame, and making out ane ftipend to the minifter ; and that the 
 Reftor of the Vniverfitie, the Lairdis of Kynnaird and Balcolmie, and Mr. 
 Arthour Futhie, vifitoures of the faid College, fall affift his Lordftiip in 
 the faid aftioune. 
 
 Quejiio. — The queftione, Quhidder ane perfone, havand committed 
 ane capitall cryme, quhairby he may not have tutum acceffum to fatiffie 
 the difcipline of the Kirk, being requyred and fummoned to compeir and 
 fatiffie as faid is, and not compeirand, falbe declared contumax, and ac- 
 cordinglie proceidit againft? — is referred to [be] advyfed vpon in the 
 Conferens. 
 
 Seffione 4", April 4. 
 
 Qiie/iioune. — Anent the queftioune propoundit, Quhidder ane perfone 
 havand committed, etc. vt fupra, the Affemblie, after mature delibera- 
 tioune, finding many probable argumentis pro et contra, thocht meitt that 
 the queftioune be as better advyfed vpon, and for that eiFed ordained the 
 brethren, appoynted for fetting downe the Vniformitie of Difcipline, to con- 
 fult and advys with vtheris of thair brethren, and report thair judgment 
 at thair melting, the fecund Tyfday of Auguft ; at quhilk tyme, havand 
 difpute the faid queftioune, they fall report thair judgment to the next in- 
 fewing Synode. And to the end thair be no pra6teis, in the mean tyme, 
 contraire to the law to be condifcendit vpon, it is concludit that all fuch 
 aftiounes fall ceis to the faid Synode. 
 
 Queftioune. — Item, the queftioune, Quhidder ane perfone accufed of ane 
 capitall cryme be holdin to purg himfelf be his folemne oath ? — referred to 
 
 King's order, for refusing to conform to Episcopacy. He died there in 1614. His Diary, a 
 curious and valuable work, was printed for the Bannatyne Club in 1829. 
 1 Now called Laurencekirk, in Kincardineshire. 
 
April 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 9 
 
 be advyfed vpon be the foirnamed brethren, and reported be thame the faid 
 fecound Tyfday of Auguft, and fra that tyme to the Synode above fpecified. 
 
 Gkib, Ferrie. — Anent the gleib of the kirk of the Ferrie of Portun- 
 craig, the brethren of the Exerceis of St. Androis ar ordained to deall with 
 the Laird of Durie for the peaciable obtaining of the fame. 
 
 Petitio, Archbald, William, David, Thomas Ogihies. — Anent the fuitt 
 of Archbald, William, Thomas, and David Ogilvies, proporting, that 
 thei, being mod penitent for the flaughter of vmquhile Jhone Piggot, 
 committed be thame, for the quhilk cans thei wer excommunicate be the 
 Exerceis of Megill, had done all that thei ar able to reconcile thame 
 felfis to God and his Kirk; and for that eifeft, had not only obtained 
 tham felfis to be relaxed from his Hienes home, but alfo maid, above 
 thair poweris, offers for affythement to the partie ; nochtwithftanding thei 
 ftill continow obftinate, refuifing altogether to heir any offeris, as the aft 
 of the faid Exerceis, vnder fubfcriptioune of Mr. George PituUo, clerk 
 thairto, preferred to the Affemblie, bearis, to quhome, be the faid aft, it is 
 referred ; craved thairfoir, that vpon the conlideratione of the premiiTes, 
 thei may be abfolved from the faid fentens of excommunicatioune ; — It wes 
 concludit that the brethren of the Exerceis of Megill, yet as befoir, fall 
 deall with the parties, quhome if thai ftill find to continow obftinate, then 
 and in that cais thei fall tak the band of the faidis Archbald, William, 
 Thomas, and David Ogilvies for making payment of the foumes alredy 
 offered, quhen the partie falbe willing to accept ; and further, at the fight, 
 and be the modificatioune of the Gudmen of Litleblair, Crunan, and Jur- 
 dingfton, quhairvpon thai falbe abfolved be Mr. William Malcolme vpon 
 thair repentans in the kirk of Airlie. 
 
 Queftioune. — The queftioune propoundit be the brethren of the Exerceis 
 of Arbroth, Quhat forme of tryall falbe vfed of ane woman, quho, being 
 fufpeft to have borne a bairne in inceft, fatheris the fame vpon ane man 
 in Elgine of Murray, quhair thair is nane of fuch name, nether at any tyme 
 wes thair ane fuch fein in the place of her refidence ? — It wes anfwerit, 
 that if ftio willinglie offer her aith, thei tak it, vtherwayis that flio, at her 
 repentans making, gif her folemne declaratioune of that llio hes affirmed. 
 
 Da. Beatoun. — Compeired David Beatoun of Carfgownie, fummoned to 
 
10 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1611. 
 
 this day, accufed of not communicating in his paroche kirk of Aberlemno, 
 excufed him felf be his abfens out of the countrey. Mr. Jhone Lyndfay, 
 minifter, is ordained to mak intimatioun to him of the tyme appoyntit for 
 the Communioune, and requyre him ordourlie thairto. 
 
 Regraitt Scone. — Anent the complaint and regraitt of the brethren of 
 the miniftrie of the Abbacie of Scone, that my Lord of Scone refuifes al- 
 together to furnifti the Elements to the Communione, they ar advyfed to 
 rays letteres of horning for charging, etc. As alfo, the Aflemblie fall direft 
 thair fupplicatioun to the Lordis of Secreit Counfall to the efFefit foirfaid. 
 
 Commoune Bible. — Forfamikle as it wes thocht expedient that thair be 
 in evrie kirk ane commoune Byble, It wes concludit that evrie brother 
 fall vrge his parochinares to buy ane of the Bybles laitlie printed be An- 
 drew Hart. And the brother failzeing, ether to caus buy ane, as faid is, 
 or ellis to gif in his exaft diligence, fall pay at the next Synode fex tibs. 
 money. 
 
 Habites. — Item, it wes flatute and ordained that evrie brother of the 
 miniftrie within the boundis of this Synode, fall heirafter refort to all 
 thair meltings, alfweil in Exerceis as Synode, in fuch habites as ar con- 
 tained and prefcryved be the Aft of Parliament, and that vuder the pe- 
 nal tie thairin contained. 
 
 Tryall of the Brethren. 
 
 Try all. — Publift proclamatioun being maid at the for yett of the College, 
 requyring and charging all perfones havand any thing to lay to the charge 
 of the Brethren of the prefent Aflemblie, or any of thame, to compeir and 
 objeft the fame : None compeirand, the brethren wer removed be courfes, 
 as followes. 
 
 The minifteris of the kirkis of Durris, Fordowne, Fetterreflb, Kinnef, 
 Eglifgreig, Fetterkairne, Edzell, Logie, Aberlemno, Kinnell, Rafcobie, 
 Inneraritie, removed for tryall. It wes only objefted againft the minifter 
 of Fetterkairne, that he makis not refidens on mans and gleib. To 
 the quhilk it wes anfwerit, the Synodall Aflemblie, holdin at Arbroth 
 in September laft, having, for remedie of his non refidens, being imployed 
 many tymes in the affaires of the Kirk and Kings Majeftie, provydit that 
 
April 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. ii 
 
 ane fellow labourer be planted at the faid kirk, he hes obeyed the faid 
 ordinans, and prefented Mr. Williame Wilhart, of quhome thei ar pre- 
 fentlie in tryall. 
 
 The minifteris of Nig, Arbuthnot, Dunnottar, Benholme, Conveth, 
 Garvock, Tannadeis, Forfar, Kinnettels, Glames, Killimure, Airlie, re- 
 moved for tryall. It wes only objefted that the minifter of Forfar is not 
 in poffeffioun of his gleib : Quhilk wes ordained to be defigned to him 
 primo quoque tempore. Item, the minifler of Nig, refident in Aberdein, 
 ordained, at leifl, to continow the kirk in poffeffioune of the gleib by la- 
 bouring the fame. 
 
 The minifteris of Eflie, Nevay, Newtyl, Ketins, Fowles, Forgound, 
 Manifuith, Inchbryok, Lownan, Innerkeilour, Arbroth, St. Vigean, Ar- 
 birlott, Idvie, removed. It wes only obje6ted, that Arbroth wantis mans 
 and gleib, being defigned but not poffeffed. Ethie wants ane gleib, 
 quhilk is ordained to be defigned. Rafcobie wantis two akeris of the 
 gleib, quhilk is to be defigned. Newtyl ordained to infift for the proper 
 mans and gleib. 
 
 The minifteris of Barrie, Mains, Liff, Muirhous, Rind, Kilfpindie, 
 Inftituir, Kynnaird, Perth, Loncardy, Metliwen, Dunbug, CoUace, Blair, 
 removed for tryall. It wes found neceflar, in refpeft of the fclandrous 
 lyf of the Laird of Kilfpindie and uther difordouris, that the kirk of Kil- 
 fpindie be vifited primo quoque tempore, Siclyk that the kirk of Kinnowl 
 be planted with diligens. Kynnaird wantis mans and gleib ; my Lord 
 Archbifhop is to defyre, be letter, the Laird of Kynnaird to nominate one 
 or two quhom he pleafis, to reafone with fuch of the miniftrie as his 
 Lordihip fall appoynt, concerning the lawfulnes of the defignatione, that 
 la it may be in peace. 
 
 The minifteris of Forteviott, Dumbarnie, Creich, Monimeill, CoUeffie, 
 Ebdie, Carnoch, Dumfermling, Kirkaldie, Dyfert, Weymes, Cleilh, Cam- 
 bufmichael, Scoone, removed for tryall. It wes only obje6ted, that the 
 kirk of Scoone wantis mans and gleib. 
 
 The minifteris of Flifk, Balmerinoch, Kilmenie, Logie, Ferrie Portun- 
 craig, Lewcharis, Saintandrois, Forgownd, Cyres, Largo, Abercrombie, Car- 
 nebie, removed. It wes only objefted, that Carnebie wantis ane pairt of 
 
12 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1611. 
 
 the juft gleib, quhairanent the minifter declared, that he had perfewed 
 according to his defignatione, and ane interloquitor had paft againft him 
 befoir the Lordis. Lyk as, he wes refolved that he wold not prevaill in the 
 aaioune, quhilk he had left for that cans. Kinros and Ferrie wantis ane 
 gleib, quhairwith ordour is to be takin at thair particular Tifitatiouns. 
 
 The minifleris of Cupar, Dinninow, Kemback, Anftrutherj, Pittinweym, 
 Caraill, Quit, Lathreis, Forther, Auchtermuchtie, Markinch, Vruall, 
 A uchterdiray, Ballingray, Falkland, Kingleffie, Bruntiland, Muckart, 
 Torrie, removed. It wes only objected, that Vruall wantis ane perfyt 
 gleib ; quhilk is ordained to be defigned at the vifitatione. 
 
 Gleibs. — It wes concludit, that all defeftis in manfis and gleibis falbe 
 takin ordour with at the vifitatiouns. 
 
 Prmeji, Awld College. — Item, That the Proveft of the Awld College fall, 
 fxa this tyme foorth, be of the Exerceis of St. Androis. 
 
 Exerceis at Forfarr, — Item, It wes concludit that my Lord Archbifliop, 
 at his going to Angus, to the vifitatione of the kirkes, fall found and ere6t 
 ane Exerceis to be holdin in the burgh of Forfare, for the eas and com- 
 moditie of the brethren next adjacent thairto, quho are not able to refort 
 ane gryt fpace of the yeir to the places quhairto heirtofoir thei have bein 
 aftrifted ; as alfo for reformatioune of that pairt of the countrey. This 
 being alwayes without the demolilhing of the Exercifes already eflablilhed. 
 
 Boohs, Exerceis. — Item, It wes ftatute and ordained that the bookes of 
 evrie Exerceis be produced at ilk Synode in tyme comming, to the end 
 the procefs may be cenfured. 
 
 ExpeStantis. — The names of Expeftantis within the boundis of this 
 Synode, befyd thois quho war alreadie giffen vp, ar theis, Mr, James 
 Blair, Mr. Jhone Lawmounth; In Dumfermling, Mr. Jhone Burnet; 
 Pearth, Mr. Alexander Balneves ; Merns, Mr. Jhone Pigott, Mr. Wil- 
 liam Davidfon ; Brechine, Mr. Thomas Ramfay. 
 
 Moderatouris. — My Lord Archbifhop nominate moderatoris of the Exer- 
 cifes to the next Synode ; for Meirns, Mr. Androw Ramfay ; Megill, the 
 Bifhop of Dunkeld, and in his abfens, Mr. Alexander Kinninmounth, the 
 Biftiop of Brechine to moderate quhen he is prefent ; Dundie, the Bifliop 
 of Brechine, and in his abfens, Mr. Androw Clayhills ; Arbroath, Mr. 
 
April 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 18 
 
 Arthour Futhie ; Pearth, the Bifhop of Dunkeld, and in his abfens, Mr. 
 
 William Coupar; Dumfermling, Mr. Andrew Frofter; Kirkaldie, Mr. 
 
 Jhone Mitchelfoune ; Coupar, Mr. Jhone Caldcleuch ; and Saintandrois, 
 
 Mr. David Monypennie. 
 
 Next Synode. — The next Synode to be holdin in Arbroth the firft 
 
 Tyfday of Odober. 
 
 Thankis giffen.to God be the faid rycht Reverend Father in God, and 
 prayer earneftlie conceived for continowans of his grace with his 
 Kirk, our Kings Majeftie, the minifteris and all trew profeffouris : 
 the Affemblie diffolved in peace. 
 
 J. Guthrie, mini/ier at Arbirlott, clerk to theforfaid Synode. 
 
 The Visitatioun of the Kirk of Barrie, the tent day of Apryll 1611. 
 
 TryeU of Mr. Johne Gardyne. — The quhilk day, after invocatione of 
 Gods holy name, and do6trine delyverit be the faid rycht Reverend Father, 
 Mr. Jhone Gardine, minifter, wes removed, vpon quhom, after inquyrie, it 
 wes found be the brethren prefent and Seffiouneris, that thair lyeth ane 
 publift and commoune fclander of fornicatione with Elfpat Balfour, reli6t 
 of vmquhile Jhone Clerk ; for tryall quhairof, feing the faid Elfpat hes 
 bein the authour of the fame, it wes thocht meitt that Iho be inquyred. 
 Sho thairfor being called, compeired, and being demandit anent the parent 
 of the bairne, and fpeciallie if the faid Mr. Jhone had carnall copulatione 
 with her, denyed the fame. Compeired ficlyk, James Balfour in Pam- 
 bryd, brother to the faid Elfpat, conftantlie affirming, being inquyred, 
 that his faid filter had fworne to him, that Ihe had never to do with any 
 man fince the deceis of her faid vmquhile houlband, exceptand Mr. Jhone 
 Gardine. The fame wes deponed be Jhone Gray in Revinfbie. The 
 faid Mr. Jhone being inquyred anent the fclander, if he had carnall deall 
 with the faid Elfpat, denyed. 
 
 Forfamikle as it is opinlie reported in the countrey, that dyvers of the 
 Seffioune have dealt with the faid Elfpat for caufing her avow the bairne 
 to belong to another, and deny that the faid Mr. Jhone had carnall deall 
 with her, thairfoir it wes concludit that the haill number prefent, alfweill 
 
14 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Apeil 1611. 
 
 of the Minifterie as Seffioune, fall, vpon thair folemne oath, declair 
 quhat thei know ether of the faft itfelfe, or of any dealing betuix the 
 parties for fuppreffing the veritie : quhilk being done, and no light gottin, 
 Mr. Jhone wes ordained prefentlie to purge him felf be his oath. And 
 becaus he refuifed to do the fame, thairfoir it wes ftatute and ordained, 
 that if, vpon Fryday the nynteinth day of this inftant, he prefent not him 
 felf befoir the brethren of the Exerceis of Arbroth, and declair his refolu- 
 tioune, and offer to purge him felf be oath conceptis verbis, as is after 
 fett downe, then as now, and now as then, he falbe fufpendit from his miniftrie. 
 
 Te^im- Juramenti. — I, Mr. Jhone Gardine, minifter at Barrie, fweir 
 folemnlie befoir God everlafting, and as I fall anfwer to my Saviour Jefus 
 at the gryt day of Judgment, I declair by my gryt oath, that I had never 
 carnall deall with Elfpat Balfour, reli6t of vmquhile Jhone Clerk in Baf- 
 kellie, at any tyme fince the deceis of her faid vmquhile hulband befoir 
 this prefent hour : Sa faifF me God if I fpeak the veritie, and condemne 
 me for ever if I conceill the truth, or Ipeik ane lie. 
 
 Quhilk oath, if the faid Mr. Jhone fall willinglie offer, then and in that 
 cais, the moderator of the Exerceis of Arbroth is ordained, on the Saboth 
 following, to pas to the kirk of Barrie, and after dofitrine propoundit be 
 him felf in the foirnoone, to accept the oath in maner above fpecified, and 
 thairvpon the faid Mr. Jhone to be abfolved ; but failzeing of the faid 
 Mr. Jhone his offer, as is above expreimit, the decreitt of fufpenfioune to 
 ftand, as faid is. 
 
 At Forfar the 16 day of Apryl 1611. 
 
 Plantatioune of Dunlappie. — Mr. Georg Donaldfone, minifter at Lochlie, 
 admitted minifter to the kirk of Dunlappie, being prefented be Hepburn 
 of Waughtoune, vndowted patrone of the faid kirk. 
 
 Ere&ioune of Exerceis at Forfar. — The foirfaid day, according to ane 
 ordinans and conclufioune of the Diocefian Synode, holdin at St. Androis 
 in the moneth of Apryl laftbypaft, the faid ryght reverend father, with 
 advys foirfaid, finding it verie necelTar that ane Exerceis be had within the 
 burgh of Forfar, alfweill for the eas of the brethren of the miniftrie quho 
 
April 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 15 
 
 ar not able convenientlie to repair to fuch places quhairto, in the tyme 
 bygane, thei have bein aftri6ted, as for reformatione of the pairtes of the 
 countrey nereft adjacent, thairfor ereded and foundit ane Exerceis, to 
 meitt and affemble within the kirk of the faid burgh of Forfar, to bruik, 
 ioys and exerce fuch priviledges as accordis with the a6tis of the Kirk, 
 and as vtheris Exercifes within the countrey lawfulie injoy, in preaching and 
 exponing the Word of God, exercefing of dilcipline, etc. — confifting alwayes 
 of the kirkes following, thei ar to fay, Forfar, Dunnichtin, Rafcobie, In- 
 neraritie, Mathie, Aberlemnoth, Tannadeis, Kellimuir, Cortoquhy, Glames, 
 Kinnettells, Kirkbuddo, Idvie. 
 
 The Visitatioune of the Kirk off Peaeth vpon the 18 day of 
 
 Apryl 1611. 
 
 Try ell, Mr. J. Malcolm. — Maifter Jhone Malcolme, minifter, found 
 relident ; to teach on the Saboth, his text Dan. ix. 4, 1 9, and Thurfday his 
 text, ; being removed, and wes allowed. As alfo the pedell at the 
 
 kirk durr requyring all and fundrie, according to the edift, quho had any 
 thing to lay to his charge, to compeir and objeft the fame : nane compeired. 
 
 Mr. W. Coupar. — Maifber William Coupar, minifter, ^ found refident ; 
 Item, to teach vpon the Saboth, his text Jerem. 8, and vpon Tyfday, his 
 text Apec. 13. Being removed for tryall, was allowed of. 
 
 Seik. — Item, it wes heavilie regraited be the minifteris, that no adver- 
 tifment is maid to thame of difeas and ficknes of many within the con- 
 gregatioune ; concerning quhilk the a£tis wes condefcendit vpon. 
 
 Na difobedientis found to difcipline. The Saboth weill keiped. The 
 Communioune celebrate ane yeir fince. 
 
 Thair wes found no perfounes noncommunicantis nor excommunicate — 
 no witches, nor dealeris with thame. 
 
 Poor. — Item, it wes found that the poor ar provydit and caired for. 
 Andro Grant and Williame Williamfone, maifteris of the Hofpitall. 
 
 The kirk and fabrick thairof found to be in good caice, and thairin no 
 ordinar buriall. 
 
 ' Afterwards Bishop of Galloway. 
 
16 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1611. 
 
 Promfioune. — Mr. Jhone Malcolme i his provifioune is two hundreth 
 iibs. and two chalderis aittes foorth of the Pryorie of Charterhous. Mr. 
 William Coupar has of the Towne his provifioun, viz. ane hous, certane 
 coalis, and fyv'^ tibs. money. 
 
 Mans and Gleib. — Item, it wes found that thair is ane mans but no gleib, 
 the neiraft kirkland being allotted to the hofpitallis and poor in thame. It 
 is to be advyfed quhat fall be done heiranent. 
 
 Requifitioune to Jweir, etc. — Forfamikle as thair ar dyvers within this 
 congregatioune who have travellit in forraine countreyis, It is ftatute and 
 ordained, that fuch as have not giiFen confefRoune of thair fayth, be re- 
 quyred primo quoque tempore to give the fame. 
 
 Contra3. — It wes flatute and ordained that heirafter all contraftis of 
 perfons to be ioyned in mariage be maid publiftlie in the Seffioune ; the 
 parties being firft tryed vpon thair knowledg of the Lords Prayer, BeleiiF, 
 and Ten Commandis. And having promifed to continow in the profef- 
 fioune of the truth, as it is prefentlie in this country, to thair lyves end. 
 
 Mr. Al. Balnevis. — Mr. Alexander Balnevis^ found to have miniftred 
 the facrament of baptifme, being difcharged thairfra, for the quhilk cans 
 he wes gravelie rebuiked, and ordained nocht to meddle with the miniftra- 
 tione of baptifme till it pleis God he be admitted to the miniflrie. 
 
 19 Afryh 1611. — Kinnowll. — Mr. Ninian Drummond ordained minifter 
 of Kinnowll, and invefled with the mans and gleib of the faid kirk, as thei 
 ly on the weft fyd thairof. 
 
 The Visitatioune of the Kirk of Rascobie vpon the 21 Aprilis 1611. 
 
 Minifier. — Efter doftrine and invocatione of Godis holy name be the 
 faid rycht reverend father, Mr. Jhone Spalding, minifter, wes found to 
 teach anis vpon the Sabboth; his text the Commandementis, precept 1, 
 
 ' The author of a Commentary in Latin on the Acts of the Apostles, printed at Middle- 
 burgh, 4to. 1615. 
 
 ^ At this time he was Reader at Perth ; and afterwards minister of Tippermoor ? 
 
April 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 17 
 
 and to catecheis in the afternoone. Being removed, wes approved in omni- 
 bus. The Eldaris iiclyke being removed, wer allowed. 
 
 Commiffloune. — It being regraited be thame that thei gett no payment 
 of the penalties quhairin oifenderis ar convi6t. They ar ordained with di- 
 ligens to purchas ane Commiffioune, quhairin falbe the Minifter, the 
 Lairdis of Cars, Strickmartine, Turings, and "William Gray of Pitfcandlie ; 
 and that thei creat thair pedell thair Court officiar. And the perfons 
 abovenanied fall, with thair Minifter, have power to change and renew 
 the Seffioune yeirly as thei fall find meitt. 
 
 P. Gwyld. — Patrik Gwild difobedient to the difcipline, being convi6t of 
 breach of the Saboth be theiking ane hous, fummoned to this day, com- 
 peired, promifed obediens, as in publift fatiffaftioune, fa in payment of his 
 penaltie, and diligent keiping the kirk in all tyme coming. 
 
 Saboth. — ^The Saboth in harveft is found to be [ill] kept : Ordinans ag- 
 greitt vpon for gifHng ane day to the tennants.^ Siclyk, that the milnes 
 ftay from grinding at any tyme on the Saboth, vnder the penaltie of the 
 tranfgreffour, ether in working in herveft, or grinding, of xx s. 
 
 Communioune, etc. — ^The Communioune celebrate in the moneth of Apryl 
 laft. No noncommunicantis or excommunicantis ; no papiftes or thair 
 refaitteris ; no witches, or confulteris with thame. 
 
 Scole. — It is found that thair Scole defertit at the terme of Mertimes 
 laft, and that for want of moyen : Quhairanent the commoune ordour wes 
 condefcendit vpon. 
 
 Buriall. — It wes ftatute and ordained that no les penaltie be exafted of 
 fuch as fall burie any, or have buried any perfone within the kirk then ten 
 tibs. and that no cautione be takin for payment thairof, but ether prefent 
 payment, or ane pledg of fufficient avayl.^ 
 
 ' It appears to have been the custom for farm-labourers, under the designation of cotters or 
 tenants, to receive from the proprietor or tacksman a portion of ground, in lieu of visages, 
 virhich they cultivated for their own use. As their time was devoted to their masters during 
 the week, Sunday was the only day they had for labouring it. The ordinance of the Synod 
 was to prevent this breach of the Sabbath, by obtaining for them a week day (Saturday) for 
 that purpose. See entry 2d Sept. 1611. 
 
 ^ The Assembly, at an early period after the Reformation, denounced the custom of interment 
 within the church as a Romish superstition, and punished transgressors with heavy censures. 
 
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18 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1611. 
 
 Kirk dykes.— It fe ftatute that the kirk-yard dykes be bigged befoir 
 Lambes next, according to the A6t of Parliament, quhilk failzeing, that 
 letteris be rayfed for compelling thame. 
 
 Gleib. — Anent the gleib defigned perfytlie, and poffeffed only in part, 
 the Minifter is ordained to inlift in the a6tioun alreidie intendit be him. 
 
 Regifteris. — Item, thei ar ordained to have ane Seffioun bulk, authentik 
 and formal], and ane Regifter of the baptized, maried and defunft. 
 
 Catechijing. — Item, for cairfuU keiping the tymes appoynted to evrie 
 part of the parochine to come to be catechifed. It is ftatute that ilk per- 
 fone abfent fall pay 4 d. 
 
 Item, regraitt being maid concerning fervants, that thei ar often abfent 
 from the kirk and divine fervice, It is ftatute that the maifteris falbe 
 countable to the SefRoune for thame. 
 
 The kirk is ane kirk of the Archdeanrie of St. Androis, havand provydit 
 thairto the vicariage, and fyve chalderis of vi6tuall. 
 
 The Visitatione of the Kiek of Fettercaiene, 24 April, 1611. 
 
 Mr. William Wifhart was admitted minifter. 
 
 Mini/ier. — Mr. Alexander Forbes, perfone, found not refident, quhilk 
 is fupplied be the plantatioune above Ipecifiet, according to the ordinans 
 of the Synode holdin in Aberbrothok in the moneth of September laft- 
 bypaft. He teaches anis vpon the Saboth ; his text Col. I . 
 
 Mr. William Wiftiart is ordained to teach the Gofpell written be St. 
 Luke from the beginning. 
 
 Milnes. — The Saboth declared to be weill keiped, except be the going 
 of the milnes. They ar ordained to infift againft the breakeris, and dilate 
 fuch as obey nocht, to my Lord Archbilhop, that thei may be puniftied be 
 the High Commiffioune. 
 
 In 1576, the question " qwither if burialls sould be in the kirk or not ?" was answered by the 
 Assembly in the negative, " and that the eontraveeners be suspendit from the benefits of the 
 kirk, quhill they make publik repentance." Mr. William Birnie, Minister of Lanark, pub- 
 lished in 1 606 an elaborate work condemnatory of the practice, under the title of " The Blame 
 of Kirk-Buriall tending to persvvade Cemiteriall Civilitie ;" which was reprinted as a literary 
 curiosity in 1833. 
 
April 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 19 
 
 The communioune celebrat 15 April 1610. No noncommunicantis, or 
 excommunicantis. Na papiftes. 
 
 Mr. Patrik Lyndefay. — It wes reported that Mr. Patrik Lyndefay, bro- 
 ther to the Laird of Vayne, quho is verie fcandalous evrie maner of way, 
 refortis oftentymes in this parochine, and in dyvers uther parochins neir 
 adjacent. It wes thairfoir ordained, that the brethren of the miniftrie in 
 quhat parochin foever thei fall find him, fall charge him vpon fyftein dayes 
 to compeir befoir the Lordis of the High CommifRoune, and fall immedi- 
 atlie after the charge adverteis my Lord Archbiftiop. 
 
 Witch. — ^Thair is fome motioune of ane man fufpeft of witchcraft, in the 
 tryall quhairof thei ar to infift. 
 
 Newdo/k. — Item, forfamikle as the parochinars of Newdofk, not havand 
 kirk or minifter, have bein and ar in vfe to repair to this kirk, and refave the 
 benefites thairin of the Word and Sacramentis ; thairfoir, it is ftatute and 
 ordained that thei fall contribute with the parochinaris of Fettercairne for in- 
 tertainement of the Scole and reparatione of the Kirk. This alwayes not to 
 preiudg thame from obtaining thair awin kirk to be bwyldit and provydit, at 
 quhilk tyme theifalbefriedfromcontributingwith the paroch of Fettercairne. 
 
 Poor. — The poor ar found to be intertained be ilk gentleman in his 
 awin boundis. 
 
 The minifter ordained to give vp the names of adultereris. 
 
 Buridl. — Item, it is ftatute that thei exaft no les penaltie of fuch as fall 
 burie any perfone in the kirk then ten merkis. 
 
 The provifioune of the kirk is twelf fcoir tibs. in perfonage, and fourtie 
 tibs. the vicarage. He is inhibite to fett any tackis without confent and 
 knawledg of my Lord Archbiftiop. Thair is poflefTed only ane aiker and 
 ane ruid of land ; the reft is defigned but not poflefled, in relpe6k of the 
 Laird of Lawringftowne his being in Ingland, of quhais land the fame 
 muft be takin. The perfone ordainit with diligens to vrge poffeffioun. 
 
 The Visitatioune of the Kirk of Kilmainie the sevint day of 
 
 Maii 1611. 
 
 Mini/ter. — Efter doftrine and invocatioun of Godis holy name be the 
 
20 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. July 1611. 
 
 faid Reverend Father, Mr. James Thomfone wes found to teache on the 
 Sabbaoth day befoir none, and catechifis efter none. His text, the Epiftle 
 of St. James at the thrid chapter. Being removed is approvin in omnibus 
 etper oram. Syclyk the Elderis and Deacones, being removed, wer allowed 
 and approvin. 
 
 Na Meattfauld under pane of xx §. — That nane within the toun of Kil- 
 manie fell meatt or drink on the Sabbaoth day, in tyme of preaching or 
 catechifing, under pane of xx s. 
 
 Drunkards. — That ilk drunkard within the paroche pay vj s. viij d. ilk 
 tyme that thai be fund drunkin ; and to mak thair publi6t repentance. 
 
 Catechijing. — ^Abfentis from the catechifing to pay as foUowis, viz. the 
 cotter xij d. ; the hufband man or woman, or thair bernis or fervandis, to 
 pay ij s. ; and the gentlemen and wemen, and thair bernis and fervandis, ■■ 
 to pay vj s. viij d. 
 
 Almes. — The coUeftioun of the almes at the kirk dore difl;ributed ac- 
 cording to the neceffitie of the puire. 
 
 Witches, Papi/is, Sfc. — Na witches, nor confulteris with witches. Na 
 papiftes, nor refaitteris of them. 
 
 EoBCommunicantis, Difobedients. — Na excommunicatts, nor noncommuni- 
 cantis. Na diffobedientis. 
 
 Reffaitt of Servands. — That na cotter nor fervand, man or woman, be 
 refaved nor admitted within the paroche without ane autentik teftimo- 
 niall of the minifter of the paroche thai cum fra ; and if thai be, the reflait- 
 teris to pay the fervandis fie or boll. 
 
 Buriall. — No buriall to be within the kirk, vnder pane of x lib. 
 
 Mans. — ^The Minifter non refident for want of his Mans. 
 
 Stipend. — His prefent ftipend and provifioun Ixxxviij tib., and out of the 
 . . . . xiiij lib. 
 
 Condition for Augmentatioun thair of. — Becaws ipja corpora of the vicar- 
 rage ar not tane vp for helping the minifteris ftipend, It is ordenit, with 
 confent of the faidis Maifteris of the Colledge prefent, and the parochinaris 
 prefent, that ilk plewch of the paroche fall pay yeirlie to the minifter, 1 
 boll bair ; for the quhilk caws the faid maifteris are content to give to ilk 
 fewar or huft)andman, that will crave and requyre, ane thrie or fyve yeiris 
 
July 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 21 
 
 tak of thair teindis, conteining ane claufe irritant, that incaice thai pay 
 not the dewtie contenit in thair takis thankfuUie and tymoufly, at the 
 termes of payment thairin contenit, vfed and wont, the tak to be null. 
 Sic as will not confent to the conditiounes foirfaid, to have no takis, hot 
 to be perfewit for fpoliatioun, &c. 
 
 Vagabundis. — That no vagabundis, men or wemen, be reflait within the 
 paroche, under pane of xx s. 
 
 Feghters, Fornicators, Breakers of the Sabbaoth. — That ilk feighter, forni- 
 cator, and prophaner of the Sabbaoth day, fall pay for ilk fault, xx s. 
 
 Byble. — The minifler ordenit to caws the parochinaris bye ane new 
 Byble, under the pane contenit in the a6t of the Affemblie, and that befoir 
 the nixt Affemblie. 
 
 Junij 30, 1611. — Mr. David Gudlatt admitted minifler of Eglifmachen. 
 
 The Visitatioun of the Kirk of Strathbrok^ 1 July 1611. 
 
 Minifler tryed. — Efter do6trine and invocatioun of Godis holy name be 
 the faid rycht Reverend Father, the edift, with the executioun thairof for 
 intimatioun of the faid Vifitatioun, wes exhibit. The Minifter his text 
 ordinar is the Gofpell of Luke, the 2 chap. ; he teaches anis on the Sab- 
 baoth, and fumtymes ofter, as the people can be convenit. He is removed, 
 and efter tryell had be the Archbifchop, of the brethren of the miniflrie 
 and elderis, he is approvin in lyffe, dodrine, and converfatioun. 
 
 Commiffioun. — The minifler is ordenit to get ane commiffioun for the 
 convening of the parochineris on the Sabbaoth befor none and efternone. 
 In the commiffioun ar to be infert my Lord Privie Seill, Mr. Johne 
 Schairp of Houftoun, James Steward of Strabrok, and the minifler him- 
 felf. 
 
 MenftreUing and Futeball. — Menftrelling and futeball on the Sabbaoth 
 day in the feildis expreflie difchargeit, under the pane contenit in the 
 a6tis of Parliament and Affemblie. 
 
 ' Now called Uphall, in Linlithgowshire. 
 
22 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. July 1611. 
 
 NaExcommunicattis, na Witches,naDifobedimtis. — Na excommunicatts, na 
 papiftis, nor noncommunicatts ; na witches nor confulteris ; na dilbbedientis. 
 
 Vifitatimn ofihefick. — It is ordenit, than in ilk houfe quhair any fick 
 perfoun is, the elder or deacone falbe advertifed thairof, and if he be not, 
 the fick perfoun, or the maifter of the houfe, pay xx s. The elder or 
 deacone being advertifed and refufing, or not advertifing the minifter, to 
 pay fourtie fliillings ; and the minifter being advertifed, and nocht vifiting 
 the fick, to pay for the firft iij tib. ; and gif he negleft the vifitatioun often, 
 he falbe fulpendit fra his miniftrie. 
 
 Scoole. — It is ordenit v^ith commoun cotfent, that the parochineris fall 
 giwe among them all, for the maintenance of the Scoole and Scoolemaifter 
 yeirlie, fyftie merkis, and the minifter fall giwe iiij tibs. 
 
 De/kis. — The Gudeman of Vphall and James Rennald ar ordenit to re- 
 move thair deflcis that ftandis befoir the Gudman of Houftons He. 
 
 Byble. — .The minifter is ordenit to caws the parochineris bye ane new 
 Byble, to be comoun in the kirk, under the paine. 
 
 BuriaM. — Buriall difchargeit in the kirk, vnder the pane of xl lib., by 
 and attour the panes contenit in the a6tis of the Affemblie. 
 
 The minifter is ordenit to have ane famous regifter for baptifme, ma- 
 nage, and the names of the defunftis, with ane gude Seffioun buik. 
 
 Abfentisfra Seffioun. — Ilk elder or deacone that falbe fund abfent fra the 
 Seffioun, to pay yj s viij d. ; and thai that refuifs to pay, to be chargeit for 
 xiij s iiij d., as penaltie of thair difobediens. 
 
 The Visitatioun of the Kirk of Lynlythgow, vpone the thrid 
 
 JULII 1611. 
 
 Tryelqfthe Minijler, Text. — Efter do6trine and invocatioun of Godis holy 
 name, be the faid rycht Reverend Father, the edi6t, with the executionis 
 thairof for intimatioun of this preferit vifitatioun, was produceit. Patrick 
 Kenloquhy,! auld minifter, is fund to teach none for his age and infirmitie. 
 Mr. Robert Cornewall teachis thryfe in the weik ; his text is ih the viij 
 
 ' Mr. Patrick Kenloquhy was one of our earliest Reformers, having been appointed to the 
 ministry of Linlithgow, in 1560. 
 
July 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 23 
 
 chapter to the Romans. He is removed. Efter tryell tane of his lyffe and 
 do6trine, he is approven of all the parochineris prefent, and of the 
 brethrene. 
 
 Communion, Eweommunicattis, Papi/iis. — ^The communion miniftred twyfe 
 in the yeir. Na excommunicattis, na noncommunicantis, nor papifts, ex- 
 cept my Lady Lynlythgow. 
 
 Witches, etc. — Na diflbbedientis ; na witches, nor confulteris. 
 
 Baptifme. — Baptifme miniftred ordinarly on Tyfday, and as occalioun 
 offers at uther dyetts of do&rine and exercife. 
 
 Gkib. — The minifter, Mr. Robert Cornewall, is ordenit to perfew for 
 the gleib vpone the defignatioun maid thairof. 
 
 FabricJc. — The fabrick of the Kirk at gude point, and the kirk-yaird 
 deykis weill intertenit. Buriallis in the Kirk difchargeit vnder the panes 
 following ; viz. puir folk x iib., vtheris of honeft rank to pay xx iib. ; and 
 gentlemen or wemen to pay xl tib. 
 
 Buridl. — And becaus findrie alledgeis infeftmentis of buriall, It is or- 
 denit that thai fall produce the fame at the nixt Affemblie, vtherwayes 
 not to be permitted thaireftir : and the licences grantit be the Seffioun of 
 the kirk for buriall heirtofoir, ar prefently difchargeit exprellie ; and fie 
 as hes infeftmentis, or hes bought their buriallis, or yit helpis the interten- 
 ment and vphald of the kirk, ar permitted and licenced to keip thair 
 rychts of buriall, till forder ordour be tane thairanent. 
 
 Scoole. — The Scoole interteined, the maifter thairof prefently tryed and 
 approvin, viz. Mr. Robert Thomfone. 
 
 Complaint for the Sabbaoth prophaning. — It is ordenit, that a complaint 
 and fupplication be gevin in to the Synod, for profanation of the Sabbaoth 
 be the paffengeris and cadgeris of Glafgow and Lynlythgow, for fum gude 
 ordour to be tane for remeid heirof. 
 
 Byble. — ^The kirk hes ane new common Byble and Pfalme bulk. 
 
 Viccarage. — The minifter, Mr. Robert Cornewall, is viccar of the paro- 
 chin of Lynlythgow, and is difchargeit to fett any takis of the viccarage, 
 without confent of his ordinar the faid Archbilhop. 
 
 Stipend. — ^The kirk of Lynlythgow is ane annexed kirk of the Pryorie 
 of St. Androis. Mr. Robert Cornewall his provifioun of ftipend jprefently, 
 
24 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. July 1611. 
 
 is jc xl Mb. with ten boUis quheit, ane chalder fourteine boUis bair, twa 
 chalder iiij boUis aittes, fevintine boUis meill, prefently poffeft ; and ten 
 bollis meill fufpendit during my Lord of Scone his lyftyme. 
 
 Seffioun. — ^The elderis or deacones that falbe fund abfent from the Sef- 
 fioun of the kirk, without lawfuU excufe or licence grantit, to pay for the 
 firft tyme vj s. viij d. and for the fecund tyme xiij s. iiij d. 
 
 Elderis. — The names of the elderis and deacones prefently cholin to be 
 vijone the Seffioun. My Lord Erie of Lynlythgow, Robert Steward pro- 
 vefl, George Cornewall bailie, Robert Mairtein bailie, Andro Mill 
 younger bailie, Andro Bell bailie, Captane William Crafurd, Alexander 
 Mure, Gilbert Mure, Andro Mill elder, George Bell, Patrik Gibbiefone, 
 Thomas Smyth, Thomas Edvart, Andro Hunter, Dauid Baderftone elder, 
 Johne Adamfone, James Wach elder, James Glen and Johne Duncane : 
 Thir for the Toun. For the landwart. Sir Johne Bruce of Kynkavell, 
 Alexander Hamyltoun of Bynnie, Mr. Peter Kenloquhy of K^nnefloun, 
 William Hairt of Rickartoun, Philip Quhytheid and Patrik Keir. 
 
 The Visitatioun of the Kirk of Slammanane-Mure, 3 Julii 1611. 
 
 Minifter tryed. — Mr. Thomas Ambros, minifter, is afked anent his text, 
 quhilk is on the Gofpell of Matthew. He teachis in Vinter ains in the 
 weik, viz. on Sonday befoir none ; and in Sommer he teachis befoirnone, 
 and catechifis efternone, on the Sabbaoth day. He is removed, and efter 
 tryell, he is approvin in his doftrine ; bot is fund fum quhat flandrous in 
 his behaviour, be giffing ill exampill throw balding of hoflelrie, and thair- 
 foir is difchargeit to vfe the fame any moir heirefter. 
 
 Commiffioun. — The minifter ordenit to get ane Commiffioun for puneifch- 
 ing of malefa6bouris, as licentious livars, drunkards, prophaneris of the 
 Sabbaoth, and vtheris, in common forme ; himfelf, and any twa honeft men 
 of the paroche of befl judgment, and greitefl credit and auftoritie, to be 
 infert thairin. 
 
 Witches, Ewcommunicattis, Papiftis. — Na witches, nor confulteris ; na 
 diffobedientis ; na papiftis ; na excommunicattis ; bot thair is ane vnder 
 proces, Alexander Ramfay, for diffobedience. Na noncommunicantis. 
 
July 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 25 
 
 Gleii and Mans, Fabrick. — The gleib and mans pofleft be the minifter. 
 The fabrick of the kirk and kirk-yaird deikis in gude caice. 
 
 Licences for Buriall. — Na buriall to be in the kirk, vnder pane of xx tib. 
 Na licences to be granted for buriall, bot be the advyfe of the minifler 
 and the Seffioun. 
 
 Regifter. — The minifter to have a formall regifter for baptifme, mariage, 
 and the names of the defun6tis ; and to have a formall Seffioun buik. 
 
 Scoole. — Na Scoole for want of moyen. 
 
 Bill of the Parochinaris of Morenfyd. — Ane fupplicatioun giffin in be the 
 parochineris of Morenfyd, complaining vpone Mr. Patrik Monypenny, 
 minifter at Levingftoun, for leving the faid kirk of Morenfyd, and yit ta- 
 kand vp the ftipend of that kirk as of the kirk of Levingftoun, and that 
 thai had menit themfelffis oft to the Prefbiterie of Lynlythgovp : quhair- 
 unto the faid Mr. Patrik, anfwering, faid, that he culd not ferve at that 
 kirk, haveing no ftipend, as was thair verified be the minifteris of the faid 
 Prefbiterie of Lynlythgow then prefent, and that he had deburfit dyvers 
 gryt fowmes of money for procuring a ftipend and provifioun to the faid 
 kirk, and yit culd not obtein it. And thairfoir the faid Reverend Father, 
 with advyfe of the remanent brethren of the faid vifitatioun, decernit and 
 ordenit the parochineris of Morenfyde to pay, for ilk pund land within 
 the faid parochine, xl s. to be gevin to the faid Mr. Patrik for his kyndnes 
 of the faid kirk, and in recompence of the fowmes of money deburfit be 
 him in maner foirfaid. 
 
 The VisiTATiotJN of the Kirk of Duns, the tent day of Julii 1611. 
 
 A6i of the Synod producit for plantatio nouce ecclefice de Birkinfyd et eiuf- 
 dem ereBio. — Efter doStrine and invocatioun of Godis name, the faid Reve- 
 rend Father, with the reft aboue urettin, haveing producit the a6t of the 
 laft Synod concerning the planting of this kirk with ane Secund minifter, 
 in refpeft of the inhabilitie and auld aige of Mr. Patrik Gait, prefent mi- 
 nifter at this kirk, contening ane fpeciall commiffioun dire6t to certane 
 Commiffioneris from the Synod appointit to deall for a provifioun to ane 
 Secund minifter, to wit, to Mr. Dauid Home, and Mr. William Methwen ; 
 
26 . THE SYNOD OF FIFE. July 1611. 
 
 they declairit, that thai gat the concurrence of the maift part of the pa- 
 roche yeilding thair confent to help with thair moyen the provifioun for a 
 fecund minifter ; the Lairdis of Wedderburne and Blacketar hed not giffin 
 thair confent. 
 
 The Chapell of Birkinfyde ordenit, with commoun confent, to be ereded 
 in a paroche kirk, and for this eifeft to have annexit to it the landis of 
 Birkinfyde, Oxanden, Cauldfyd, Peilheuch, Parkheid, Parkhoufe, Knock, 
 Keidghill, Keidfcheillhauch, Kidcleuch, Holeinrig, Burnehouffe, Bogfhill, 
 Wynfcheillis, Efter and Middil Wynfcheillis, the Laird of Cockburnes haill 
 landis, with the pertinentis, extending to xx landis, togidder with Barrow- 
 mill, perteining to the Laird of Aitoun. 
 
 The landis annexit to the faid kirk, and appointit to contributt for the 
 bigging thairof, ar Burnehouffis, extending to twell hufband landis, Cock- 
 burne, twentie hulband landis, Filler and Middill Winfcheills, fex hufband 
 landis. The Laird of Aitoun to pay at his awin plefour. 
 
 William Sincleir, minifter, and Thomas Lamb, appointit coUeftouris of 
 the faid contributioun, and overfiers of the work. 
 
 Mr. George Ridpath, minifter, proteftit that, in this erefitioun, na preiu- 
 dice fuld be done to the Laird of Ormeftoun. 
 
 The faid Reverend Father takis vpone him to get the faid ereftioun paft 
 in all the formalities thairof as accordis. 
 
 Stipend. — For the provifioun of the faid kirk to be erefted, Mr. Patrik 
 Gait, minifter at Duns, is content to dimitt the vicarage of the kirk of 
 Duns hallelie in favouris of the minifter to be planted at the faid kirk of Bir- 
 kinfyd. The Laird of Aitoun is content to give according to the number 
 of hufband landis, ilk hufband land xx s. ; the ane half thairof to be payit 
 be the heretour, and the vther half be the takifmen, or thais that hes the 
 teind boUis of the faidis plewis. The remanent gentlemen, to be annexit 
 to the faid kirk, confentis to pay ficlyk, ilkane for thair awin part, and 
 this provifioun only to ftand and indure during the lyftyme of the faid 
 Mr. Patrik Gait, minifter. 
 
 Innerkeihing, the penult JuliJ 1611, — Mr. Robert Roch admitted minifter 
 at Innerkething. 
 
Aug. 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 27 
 
 The Visitatioun of the Kirk of Falkland, 9 August 1611. 
 
 Tryell. — Efter dodrine and invocatioun of Godis holie name be the faid 
 rycht Reverend Father, Mr. James Pitcairne, minifter at the faid kirk, is 
 fund to teache twyfe on the Sabbaoth day, but not on the weik dayes. 
 He is removed, tryed, and is approvin be the haill Seffioun of that kirk. 
 Elderis and deacones alfo approvin. 
 
 Teaching, Baptifme, Manage. — He is ordenit to teach on Sonday befoir 
 none, and catechife efter none ; and to teach on Tyfday, minifter bap- 
 tifme, mariage, the faid day. The Seffioun ordenit to fitt on Tyfday of 
 the doftrine. 
 
 Scoole. — The Scoole Weill intertenied : the maifter thairof, Mr. Dauid 
 Balvaird. He is tryed be the faid rycht Reverend Father, and reflaves 
 approbatioun be the haill brethren of the miniftrie, and be elderis and 
 deacones of the paroche. 
 
 Regi/ieris. — The minifter ordenit to have a formall Seffioun bulk, 
 quhairin falbe the coUeftioun of the almes, with the diftributioun thairof. 
 Item, ane vther fufficient regifter for baptifme, mariage, and the names 
 of the defunftis. 
 
 Papifiis, etc. — Na Papiftis, na excommunicattis, na witches nor conful- 
 teris. 
 
 « 
 
 Bv/riall. — Buriall within the kirk difchargeit ; and a purpois among 
 the parochineris for bying fomuch ground without the toun as may ferve 
 for buriall. 
 
 Byhle. — The minifter ordenit to have a commoun Byble for the kirk, 
 vnder pane of vj lib., as the Aft of the Affemblie beris. 
 
 Tranfporting of the Exercife from Coupar to Falkland. — ^The Kingis 
 Majefties will, declared by his Majefties letter, fend to the faid rycht 
 Reverend Father, anent the tranfporting of the Exercife fra Coupar to 
 Falkland, and the divifing thairof, to be at the faid rycht Reverend 
 Fatheris difcretion, appointing fum to go to Sanft Androis as of old, the 
 reft to meit weikly at Falkland, and the melting at Coupar from this 
 tyme furth to ceas. The brethren not confenting thairto ; bot craved a 
 fupplication to be fend to his Majeftie, for continowing the melting at 
 
28 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Aug. 1611. 
 
 Coupar, for findry gude cawffis and confiderationis, namelie, that Falkland 
 in winter, or efter greit weittis in fommer, is not acceffibill. The faid 
 Reverend Father promefis to wreit to his Majeftie, and to move the Synod 
 to hald at Perth the fyft of September, to fend with his letter thair fup- 
 plicatioun to his Majeftie, to the effe6t foirfaid. In the mein tyme, to 
 fatiffie his Majefties defir, thai ar ordenit to convein at Falkland, the haill 
 brethreine of the Exercife of Couper, till the Affemblie, and thairefter till 
 his Majefties anfwer be returned thairanent ; quhairwith thai acquies : And 
 fo thankes gevin to God, the melting is diflblved. 
 
 The Visitatioun of the Kirk of the Ferrie of Portonceaig, 
 
 13 August 1611. 
 
 Tryell. — Efter do6trine and invocatioun of Godis holy name, maid be 
 the faid rycht Reverend Father, Mr. James Jarden, minifter, being allied. 
 How oft he teached in the weik ? anfwerit, anis on the Sabbaoth befoir 
 none, and was willing to teach efternone, bot culd not get the people to 
 convein, quhilk he regraited. He is removed and tryed, reflaveis appro- 
 batioun both of the miniftrie and of the elderis and deacones. 
 
 The minifter appointit to teach on Sonday befoir none, to catechife 
 efter none, and to teach on Tyfday. 
 
 Na Papiftis, na Witches. — Na Papiftis, na excommunicattis, na difobe- 
 dients, na noncommunicantis, na witches, nor confulteris. 
 
 Vicarage, Stipend, Augmentatioun. — The minifter ordenit to tak vp ipja 
 cmpora of the vicarage. The minifteris provifioun of ftipend prefently is 
 xl bollis viftuall ; and the parochineris, with ane confent, agries to ane 
 augmentatioun of ane hundreth pund to be payit to him yeirlie, fo lang 
 as he remains at that kirk vntranfported. The Toun to be bund for pay- 
 ment of fourfcoir pundis, and the Landwart for xx tib. The tounes pairt 
 to be payit be James and Henrie Paterfones, Dauid and Johne Kayes, 
 Thomas Ramfay and Mr. James Durie, in name of the reft, and to be 
 bund to the minifter thairfoir; thai gettand thair releifF fra the reft. 
 Peter Hay of Mortoun ordenit to contribute for augmenting the minifteris 
 ftipend as a parochiner. 
 
Aug. 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 29 
 
 Scoole. — Na fcoolemaifter for laik of moyen among the tounes men ; 
 bot thai ar appointit to have ane. 
 
 Mans, Gleib. — The minifteris mans ordenit to be biggit. The minifler 
 to aggrie for bigging thairof, and the paroche to pay twa hundreth merkis 
 for helping to big the fame. The ftent thairof to be fett down be the 
 honeft men of the toun, and fum of the landwart. The toune to pay the 
 twa pairt, and the landwart the thrid. The Erie of Kinghorne to be 
 dealt with to contribute thairto, and the Gudman of Bawgownie. The 
 minifter hes his haill gleib in poflTeffioun. 
 
 Profanatioun of the Sabhouoih. — Breakeris or prophaneris of the Sabbaoth 
 to pay, drunkardis and vther licentious livaris to pay, xx s. 
 
 Clerh and Beddell of the kirk, thair Jeverall dewties to be payit. — It is 
 ordenit, that the clerk of the Seffioun of the kirk, fall have of ilk mariage 
 X s., and the beddell of the kirk iij s. iiij d. ; and of ilk berne baptized, 
 the clerk fall have v §., and the beddell xx d. Of ilk fornicatour, or 
 vtheris that makis publish repentance, falbe exa6tit iiij s., to be equallie 
 divydit betwix the clerk and the beddell : and of ilk buriall, the beddell 
 fall have vj s. viij d., and the clerk iij s. iiij d. 
 
 Millis. — It is ordenit, that na millis gang vpone the Sabbaoth day, fra 
 fone to fone, vnder pane of xx s., and the parties tranfgrefRng to mak 
 thair publift repentance. 
 
 Ferrieboatis. — Item, that na boattis cors the Ferrie on the Sabbaoth 
 day, fra nyne houris befoir none, till the efternones do6trine be endit, 
 vnder the pane of xx §., and thai that dois in the contrair to be wardit, 
 thairefter to mak thair publi6t repentance ; and the magiflratis of the 
 toun to appoint overfeeris for this effeft, to nott the tranfgreffouris of 
 the faid aft. 
 
 BybU. — The minifler ordenit to bye ane commoun Byble to ferve in 
 the kirk, vpone the commoun charges, vnder the pane contenit in the Aft 
 of the Affemblie, viz. vj Kb. 
 
 The Visitatioun of the Kirk of Forgound, 14 August 1611. 
 Text, Tryell. — Efter doftrine and invocatioun of Godis holie name maid 
 
30 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Aug. 1611. 
 
 be the faid rycht Reverend Father, the minifter, Maifter Simeon Durie, is 
 aflcit be the faid Archbifchop anent his ordinar text, quhilk is the xxviij 
 chapter of Genefis ; he teachis only anis in the weik, on Sonday befoir 
 none, and is ordenit to teach on Sonday befoir none, and after none to 
 catechife the people, quho ar appointit to be devydit in quarteris. Ilk 
 Sabbaoth fa many to convein and be catechifed as the minifter may 
 owertak. The minifter is removed and tryed, and reflavis ane approba- 
 tioun of all, both minifteris, and elderis and deacones, in his lyffe, do6trine, 
 and behaviour. 
 
 Sabbaoth. — Breakers of the Sabbaoth day to pay xx s. ; and gif the fer- 
 vandis break the Sabbaoth be thair maifteris occafioun and imployment, 
 the maiftei* to pay xx §., and the fervand exemit. 
 
 Papiftis, Witches. — Na Papiftis, nor excommunicattis, nor refaitteris of 
 tham ; na witches, nor confulteris with them. 
 
 Mans, Gleib, Stipend, Vicarage. — ^The minifter refident at his mans ; 
 he hes prefent poffefRoun of his gleib. His ftipend is vj chalderis vic- 
 tuall. He is vickar, and is ordenit to tak vp i^fa corpora; or ellis to 
 augment the rentall thairof be the advyfe of the ordinar and confent of 
 his chaptour, be fetting of takis fra thrie yeiris to thrie yeiris, and not 
 langer. 
 
 Buriall. — Buriall difchargeit within the kirk vnder pane of xl lib. Bot 
 only fuch as have ane ile of thair awin, the gentilmen, in caice thai burie, 
 fall pay xl lib. ; the meaner fort, as hulband men that ar nocht worth, to 
 pay X iib., or mair, at the difcretioun of the Seffioun. 
 
 Pwre, Shoole. — The puir fufficiently provydit for. The Skoole inter- 
 teined ; and for the better provifioun of it, thair is ordaned that ilk pleuch 
 in the paroche fall pay to the fkoolemaifter xiij §. iiij d. ; and ilk berne of 
 the paroche fall pay vi s. viij d. in the quarter ; ftrangeris that ar of ane 
 vther paroche fall pay xx or xxx s. as the maifter can procuir it, as it is 
 agried in vther congregationis. 
 
 Peter Hay. — Peter Hay of Mortoun acknowledgit a parochiner of the 
 Ferrie, and not of this kirk of Forgound. Bot for his aige he is permit- 
 ted to refort to this kirk for his eas, and reflavis the benefittis of the Kirk 
 thair. 
 
Sept. 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 3 J 
 
 The Visitatioun of the Kirk of Kennoquhy, 20 August 1611. 
 
 Mr. James Symfoun admitted minifter of Kennoquhy. 
 
 Saboih. — It being reported, that this laft Sabhoth certane perfons wer 
 fheiring thair cornes, it is ordained that tryall [be taken] quho thei wer, 
 and that thei be contermit befoir the SefRoune the next Saboth, and pu- 
 nifhed according to the ordour. 
 
 The Visitatioun of the Kirk of Ebdie, holdin at Newburgh 
 
 2 September 1611. 
 
 Efter invocatioun of Godis holy name and do6trine, Mr. Jhone Cald- 
 cleuch, minifter, is found to teach in the kirk of Ebdie anes vpon the 
 Sabboth in winter, and twys in fommer. He is appoynted to tak to 
 him ane ordinar text ; and ordained that ilk Saboth after noon ane por- 
 tioune of the people falbe catechifed ether in the kirk of Ebdie or New- 
 burgh, as the Seffioune fall find meitt, and as the people may moft com- 
 modiouflie refort ; and for this eifeft thei ar ordenit to devyd the paro- 
 chine in convenient portions. The minifter removed, wes allowed in 
 doftrine ; but it wes regraitted, that he did not kyth him felfe forward 
 and zealous in cenfuring and puniftiing offenders ; quhilk being for want of 
 ane commifiioune, they ar ordained with all diligens to purchais ane com- 
 miffioune to the minifter, the Guidmen of Denmuir, Woodmilne, and Den- 
 milne, the bailyies of Newburgh, and James Leflie. 
 
 Saboth — The Sabboth day keiped be giffing the Satterday to the ten- 
 nantis, except in my Lord of Rothes his boundis ; quhilk James Leflie, 
 overfier of my Lordis turnes in theis boundis, promifed to fie amendit. 
 
 Na noncommunicantis. Alexander Philp excommunicat for the 
 flaughter of Durie. Na diffobedintis to difcipline. Na Papiftes, 
 
 or refettars. 
 
 The kirk of Ebdie reported to be in good caice. It wes regraitted that 
 the towne of Newburgh, containing four hundreth communicantis or thair- 
 by, is fa far diftant from thair paroche kirk that thei can not, without gryt 
 difficultie, refort thairto, and in winter it is altogether impoffible : Mair- 
 
32 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1611. 
 
 over, the inhabitantis declared thamfelfis willing to bellow and contribute 
 for the fuftentatione of ane minifter according to thair power. The work 
 wes thocht verie guid, if thair may be ane fetled miniftrie at tnair awin 
 kirk within the towne of Newburgh. But, in refpe6t of my Lord of Lun- 
 dores his minoritie, feing no jsrefent dealing may be had, it is continowed 
 to be alwayes remembritt quhen occafioun falbe offred. 
 
 Scole. — It is found that thei have ane commoune fcole, tawght be Mr. 
 James Leflie, fcolmaifter, quho paft his cours of philofophie in St. Salva- 
 touris Colleg in St. Androis. Being removed, wes allowed. His ftipend 
 is payed as foUowes, Viz. be the toune of Newburgh xl tibis., be the min- 
 ifter XX merkis, by my Lord of Lundores xx merkis. It is ordanit that ilk 
 plewch of the parochine fall pay xiij s. iiij d. yeirlie to the fcolmaifter, ac- 
 cording to the commoune ordour ; quhilk the gentilmen and parochinaris 
 prefent promifed thankfuUie to do for thair awin pairtis ; and lykwayes 
 the bailyies of Newburgh promifed thankful! payment, alfweill of byganis 
 as in all tyme cuming. 
 
 Kirkdyhes. — Item, thei ar ordained to big thair kirkdykes according to 
 the Aft of Parliament.! 
 
 Milnes. — Item, the minifter is ordained ilk Saboth to tak exaft tryall 
 if any milnes gang thairon, and to convein the tranfgreffouris befoir thair 
 commiffioneris, and to convift thame in 20 s. penaltie. 
 
 Provijioun. — The minifter poffeffes mans and gleib, and is refident 
 thairvpon. And hes for provifioune, 10 bollis 2 firlottis quheit, 24 boUis 
 beir, 15 bollis 2 firlottis meill, and 38 merkis money, and that out of the 
 thrids of Lundoris, the vicariage being erefted. 
 
 Begifier. — The minifter is cenfured and rebuiked becaus he hes nocht 
 ane regifter of the defunftis, and is ordainit to have ane with all formali- 
 ties. 
 
 Byble. — They ar ordained to buy ane common byble. Item, to gather 
 the almes for the poor in the tyme that thei fing the pfalme. 
 
 ' It was ordained by James 6, pari. 21, chap. 1. " That the parochiners repair the kirk- 
 yard dykes with stone and morter to the height of two ells, with sufficient stiles and entries ; 
 and that the Lords of Session direct letters hereupon as effeirs." 
 
Sept. 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 33 
 
 The Diocesian Synode of St. Andeois, benorth Forth, 
 HOLDiN AT Perth in the West Kirk thairof, vpon the thrid 
 
 AND FOURTH DAYES OF SEPTEMBER 1611, CONVOCATED AND MODE- 
 RATED BE THE RyCHT ReVEREND FaTHER IN GOD, GeORG ArCH- 
 
 BisHOP OF St. Androis. 
 
 Seffio Prima. 
 
 Abfentis, Mr. James Martine, minifter at Quit, Mr. Da^vid Monypennie, 
 minifter at Kembak, Mr. Jhone FairfuU, minifter at Anftruther, and Mr. 
 William Watfone, minifter at Burntiland. 
 
 Seffio 2". 
 
 Fotheringhame et Williamfone. — Anent thois things that wes committed 
 to my Lord Archbiftiop to do, be the Synode holdin at St. Androis in the 
 moneth of Apryl laft bypaft, his Lordftiip reportes, that having appoynted 
 ane meiting betwix the Tutour of Powrie and Mr. Williamfone, at the 
 kirk of Barrie, thai wer aggreitt, and all controverfies depending betwix 
 thame fubmitted to freindis chofin be thame. 
 
 Ogihies. — Item, that Sir Jhone Ogilvie had, in the kirk of St. Androis, 
 folemnilie fatiffeit for his apoftacie, and wes abfolved from excommuni- 
 catione ; as alfo, that the faid Sir Jhone, and Georg Ogilvie, his brother, 
 had, vpon the day of the faid Sir Jhone his abfolutioune, communicate in 
 the foirfaid kirk. 
 
 A6t Baptifme, Marriage, Communione. — Forfamikle as dyvers perfons, 
 getting the benefites of the Kirk at the handis of vtheris than thair awin 
 minifteris, tak thairby occafioune to illude the Kirk difcipline thairof, the 
 A6t of the Generall Aflemblie, inhibiting all minifteris to miniftrate bap- 
 tifme, or the Lordis Supper, or to ioyne in mariage any perfons quho ar 
 not of thair awin parochine, and that vnder the pane of fufpenfioune from 
 the miniftrie to the wilfull ofFendar, wes intimate and eftablilhed. This 
 inhibitioune alwayes to concerne fuch as have not delyverit fufficient tefti- 
 
34 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1611. 
 
 moniall from the minifter of the parochine quhair thei dwell, to the min- 
 ifter from quhom thei crave the benefites foirfaidis. Lyk as it wes declared, 
 that the perfon -wilfuUie abfenting him felf from the communion e celebrate 
 in his awin paroche kirk, althocht he communicate in another kirk, falbe 
 reput ane non communicant, and punilhed accordinglie. 
 
 Noncommunicantis. — And for exaft tryall of all noncommunicantis with- 
 in the boundis of this Synode, the haill brethren, with rpholdin handis, 
 maid fayth that thei fall particularlie gif in ticket the mome fuch as have 
 not communicate with thame the laft tyme of the celebratioune thairof, 
 and that not onlie of fuch as do continowallie mak refidens, as of thame 
 alfo quho at certane tymes remaine in thair parochines. 
 
 AB for keipiny Synode. — For better keiping of the Affemblies, It wes 
 ftatute and ordained, that the abfentis from this prefent Affemblie, or any 
 Affemblie in tym comming, fall pay for the firft fawlt ten libs., for the 
 fecound xx iibis., and vpon the thrid to be fufpendit to the next Synode 
 from thair miniftrie. And in cais the delinquent refuis to mak payment, 
 the Moderator, or vther havand power, wes ordained to fufpend him, as 
 faid is. 
 
 AB obediens to Statutes. — Item, forfamikle as lawes without obediens ar 
 off no force or effe6t, and frequent experiens has declared that throgh the 
 negligens to performe fuch things as ar injoyned in the Synodes, many 
 difordouris ar continowed, Thairfoir it is ftatute and ordained, that quho- 
 foever falbe found to failzie in obediens of any thing that is injoined in 
 this Synode, or falbe in the Synodes heirafter, fall pay toties quoties ten 
 merkis money. 
 
 Commoune-head. — Item, It is ftatute and ordained, that the commoune 
 headis of doftrine be intreated in ilk Exerceis monethlie, and difputtis be 
 had thairvpon; the failzier heirin to pay 30 s. ; and the buikes of Exer- 
 ceis to be exhibite at ilk Affemblie, to beir report of the commoune heid. 
 keiped, as faid is. 
 
 Mans of Mr. Simeon Durie. — Anent the fupplicatione giffin in be Mr. 
 Simeon Durie, minifter at Forgound, craving that forfamikle as, be direc- 
 tioune of the laitt Synode holdin at St. Androis in the moneth of Apryl 
 laft bypaft, he, having fubmitted him felf to certane brethren, had be thair 
 
Sept. 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 35 
 
 decreitt bein maid to pay to Mr. David Lyndefay, his predeceffour, twa 
 hundreth markis, in contentatioune of the expenffis beftowed be the faid 
 Mr. David vpon the mans of the foirfaid kirk ; thairfoir ane ordinans may 
 be maid be the Synode for refoundinge the fame be his fucceffour. The 
 Affemblie found his petitioune reafonable, and ordained, that he quho fall 
 fucceid to him in ^ the miniflrie of the faid kirk, fall, for the cans above 
 expremit, refound to him, or his executouris, the fowme of tvs^a hundreth 
 merkis, as faid is. 
 
 Petitio Manjis. — Forfamikle as gryt loffis comes to the intrant minifleris 
 throgh the payment of fowmes for the manfis, quhilk ftill remaine for the 
 ufe of the parochine. It is thoght meitt, that at the firft Parliament ane 
 fuitt be maid for ane Aft to be granted, that the parochineris may bigg the 
 manfes to thair kirkes, quhair as yet thei ar not bigget, and refound the 
 expenffis beflowed on fuch as ar bigget already. 
 
 Vniformitie of Difcipline. — Item, for fetting downe ane vniformitie of 
 difcipline, It wes thocht meitt, that my Lord Archbifhop fall caus fyve 
 brethren, of that pairt of the faid diocie quhilk lyeth befowth Forth, con- 
 vein vpith Mrs. Andrew Clayhills, William Coupar, Patrik Lyndefay, 
 Henrie Philp, and Jhone Mitchelfone, and the Re6tor of the Vniverfitie 
 of St. Andois, quho ar nominate be this Affemblie, at fuch tyme and place 
 as his Lordfhip fall think convenient ; And be thair commoun laboures 
 condifcend vpon ane Ordour of Difcipline, quhilk may thairafter be Ihawin 
 to the Diocefian Synodes of St. Androis benorth and befowth Forth re- 
 fpeftive ; And fa fra thame the fame may be prefented to ane Provinciall 
 or Generall Affemblie ; quho, approving and allowing it, may prefent and 
 recommend the famine to the Kings Majeflie, that his Hienes authoritie 
 may be interponed for obfervatione thairof in all tyme coming. 
 
 Papiftes. — Item, for dtfcovering the praftifes of Papifles, and confulta- 
 tione vpon remedies thairfoir. It wes thoght meitt that with my Lord 
 Archbifhop fall convein the Bilhopes of Dunkeld and Dumblaine, the 
 Minifleris of Perth, Mr. Alexander Kynninmounth, Mr. Henrie Duncane, 
 Mr. Arthour Futhie, Mr. Patrik Lyndefay, Mr. Jhone Mitchelfone, Mr. 
 William Buchannane, and Mr. William Murray. The tyme and place 
 of thair melting to be two after noone in the next day in the reveftrie. 
 
36 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1611. 
 
 ErroU. — Item, the Synode having fuir knowledg that nochtwithftanding 
 the Earle of ErroU lyes vnder the fearful! fentens of excommunicatione, 
 in regard (Jfuhairof all zealous and trew Chriftians oucht to withdraw 
 thamefelfis from haunting his companie, or having foUowfliip with him, 
 yet thair ar dyvers quho refort to him at all occafiouns ; Heirfoir it is 
 ftatute and ordained, that if any perfone fall heirafter repair to the faid 
 Earle, (exceptand he iirft mak the minifter quhair his Lordlliip remains 
 acquaint thairwith,) in that caice the perfone delinquent falbe charged 
 be the minifter to mak his publift repentans for the ofFens foirfaid. And 
 incaice of obftinacie and difobediens of the offender to fatiffie, as faid is, 
 the minifter is ordained to proceid againft him to the fentens of excom- 
 municatione. Siclyk, the minifteris of Perth ar ordained to dilate fuch 
 within the faid burgh, as have oiFendit by reforting, as faid is, that thei 
 may be charged to compeir befoir the Lordis of the High Commiffioune 
 to fitt the next day. Siclyk, the ordour above expremit is appoynted to 
 be keipit with all fuch as commounlie refort to vther perfones excommuni- 
 cate. 
 
 Edzell eascmnmunicate. — And fpeciallie, it being reported that dvyers of 
 the miniftrie frequent the companie of the Laird of Edzell, excommuni- 
 cate, It wes thocht meitt that advertifment be maid to my Lord Bilhop 
 of Brechin heirof, that his Lordftiip may tak ordour with fuch of his awin 
 diocie as have failed, and tak tryall of thois that ar of the diocies of St. 
 Androis and Dunkeld, that thei may be condignelie cenfured. 
 
 Lord Gray. — Androw Lord Gray, fummoned be commandement of the 
 brethren of the Exerceis of Dundie, callit and not compeirand, excufes 
 himfelf be the deceis of his vmquhile Father, quho deceiffit yefternicht ; ' 
 and be his letter promifed to fatiffie the Kirk be his oath and fubfcriptioune 
 to the ConfefRoune of Fayth, quhen and t^uhair he falbe requyred. It is 
 appoynted, that my Lord Archbilhop fall, j)rimo quoque tempore, cans him 
 perform e the fam, and Mr. Robert Rind, Mr. Androw Myrtoune, and Mr. 
 Jhone Duncane, to affift his Lordlhip thairin. 
 
 Non Communicantis. — Item, the brethren of the Miniftrie prefent, ac- 
 
 ' This detects an error in Douglas's Peerage, where Patrick, seventh Lord Gray, is said to 
 have died in 1612. 
 
Sept. 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 37 
 
 cording to thair oathes maid in the former Seffioune, gaif in thair par- 
 ticular tickets of fuch as have not communicate in thair awin paroche 
 kirkis, hac vice ; quhilkis wes ordained to be coUefted in ane generall cata- 
 logue be the Clerk, and delyverit to my Lord Archbiftiop, that thei may 
 be charged befoir the Lordis of the High Commiffioune, and punilhed for 
 thair ofFens. 
 
 Mr. Jhone Gar(h/ne. — Item, my Lord Archbilhop reported, that for 
 tryall of the fclander of fornicatione alledgit committed be Mr. Jhone 
 Gardine, minifter at Barrie, with Elfpat Balfour thair, according to the 
 ordinance of the Synode, holdin at St. Androis in the moneth of Apryl 
 laft bypaft, his Lordfhip had vifited the faid kirk, quhair finding no mani- 
 feft probatioune of the fa6t foirfaid, but ane conftant and open bruit, and 
 the faid Mr. Jhone refuifing to purge him felf by his oath of the cryme 
 above expremit, his Lordfhip had, be the advys of the brethren prefent 
 at the vifitatioune, lulpendit the faid Mr. Jhone from his miniftrie till 
 this prefent Synode, to the quhilk alfo his Lordfhip had caufed fummond 
 him to heir and fie the determinatioune judiciall of the faid Synode. And 
 ficlyk, reported that the faid Mr. Jhone, in confideratioune that the fclander 
 foirfaid being fa publi6t, and that amongis his awin flock, will weaken 
 his miniftrie, that he can nocht difcharge the fame in that congregatioune 
 to thair edificatioune, thairfoir had dimitted the miniftrie of the faid kirk, 
 and had delyverit to his Lordfhip ane dimiflioune fubfcryved be his hand. 
 Quhilk dimiflioune being red and confident, the Synode declared the kirk 
 vacant, and ordained the fame to be planted primo quoque tempore in the 
 perfone of another. 
 
 Habites. — Anent the reforting of the brethren to thair ordinar meltings 
 in the Exerceis and Synodall AfTemblie, in blak gownes and vther abuilze- 
 ment, prefcryved in the Aft of Parliament, The brethren of the miniftrie 
 having failzied herein, excuifed thame felfis be reafone the aftis of the laft 
 Synode wer not delyverit to thame, be occafioune of the ficknes and difeas 
 of the clerk. Quhairfoir it is ftatute and ordained, that heirafter, all excuis 
 fett afyde, the former ordinance be obferved, and the contraveineris be 
 punifhed.^ 
 
 ' The ordinary dress of the Clergy was regulated by Parliament in 1 609 ; — " Considering 
 
38 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1611. 
 
 Kirk dykes. — Item, it is ftatute that evrie brother fall vrge the repara- 
 tioune of the kirk-yaird dykes, according to the Aft of Parliament, and 
 produce thair diligens at the Synode foirfaid. 
 
 Bibles. — The brethren, particularlie in thair tryell, being enquyred, re- 
 ported that according to the ordinans of Synode immediatelie preceiding, 
 thei had dealt with thair parochinaris for cauling thame buy ane com- 
 moune Byble for ilk kirk. In the quhilk thei wer ordained to infill, 
 as thei falbe redy to report thair diligens vpon thair confciens the next 
 Synode. 
 
 Pluralitie of Kirkes. — Item, the Synode appoynted and concludit, that 
 regard falbe had of the pluralitie of kirkes ; that quhairas (prayfed be 
 God) thair ar findries quhom God had indewit with good graces, and pre- 
 parit and inabled for the miniftrie, and yet ar nocht imployed, the way be 
 not Hopped to thame to enter into the holy miniftrie, be continowing one 
 man in the fervice of moe kirkes, quhilk may commodiouflie be fevered. 
 
 Exerceis, Coupar. — Item, it wes appoynted that my Lord Archbilhop fall 
 deall with the Kings Majeftie, that the Exerceis of Coupar for the prefent 
 (at his Hienes will) fitting in Falkland, may be broght againe to Coupar. 
 
 Brig, Perth. — Item, that his Lordftiip fall deall with his Majeftie or 
 Counfell, as falbe thocht meiteft, that fome further help and fubfidie may 
 be obteinit to the reparatioune of the Brig of Tay at Perth. 
 
 Harborie of Arhroih. — Item, the brethren of the Exerceis of Arbroth 
 being enquyred, declared, that the Magiftrates and Burgh [of] Arbroth, 
 have maid good progres in the reparatioune of thair harborie for ftiippes, 
 and beftow gryt expenfis, and tak travel! daylie in the faid work ; fa that 
 thair is evidens that the fame falbe profitablie finilhed. Quhairfoir it wes 
 concludit, that fa many of the brethren, quhois parochinaris have nocht as 
 yet contributed to the foirfaid work, falbe inftant with thame for obtein- 
 ing fupport thairto. 
 
 what slander and contempt has arissin to the eclesiasticall estait of this kingdome, by the oc- 
 casioun of the Hcbt and vndecent apparell vsed by some of that professioun, and chieflie these 
 having vote in Parliament, it is therefoir statute, that euerie preacheour of Goddis word, sail 
 heireftir wear blak, grave and comelie apparel, beseeming men of their estait and conditioun." 
 And King James, shortly afterwards, appointed them to wear black gownes while performin<^ 
 divine service, or attending Church courts. 
 
Sept. 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 39 
 
 EwpeStantis. — The names of expeftantis within the boundis of the Synode 
 wer takin vp, viz. Mr. James Stratachine, Mr. David Wood, Mr. Alex- 
 ander Pitcairn, Mr. James Bedie, Mr. William Davidfoun, Mr. Jhone 
 Sommer, Mr. Thomas Ramfay, Mr. James Lichtoun, Mr. Georg Halibur- 
 tone, Mr. Jhone Piggot, Mr. Alexander Balnevis, Mr. Jhone FairfuU, 
 Mr. Thomas Lawmonth, Mr. Thomas Meling, Mr. Jhone Alchionor, Mr. 
 Robert Williamfone, Mr. Andrew Anderfone, Mr. Henrie Danikin, Mr. 
 Andrew Monypennie, Mr. Alexander Henderfone, Mr. James Blair, Mr. 
 William Lammie, Mr. Georg Blak, Mr. David Dalgleis, Mr. Thomas 
 Craig, Mr. Samuel Cuninghame, Mr. Ephraim Melvill, Mr. Robert 
 Halie. 
 
 The next Synode (God willing) appoynted to hold the ordinar tyme 
 and place, viz. in St. Androis vpon Law Twyfday.i 
 
 September 6, 1611. — Mr. Alexander Bruce admitted minifter at the kirk 
 of Kinfauns. 
 
 , Law Sunday appears to have puzzled Dr. Jamieson, apparently by the difficulty of 
 ascertaining, from the authorities he cites, the precise time to which it "was applicable. 
 (Diet. Supp. vo. Laif Sunday.') Law Tysday is evidently allied to the same term. By re- 
 ferring to the date of the ensuing Synod, we find that it met on the 21st April 1612; and 
 we learn from Nicolas' g Notitia Historica, that Easter-day fell in that year on the 12th 
 April, Low Sunday on the 19th, and Tuesday the 21st was Law Tysday. It would appear, 
 that our Law Sunday is synon3rmous with the Low Sunday, or Dies Dominicus in albis 
 of the Koraish and English rituals. The origin of the designation is obscure ; that given by 
 Somner seems, as observed by Dr. Jamieson, to be inapplicable. Hone (Every-Day Book, 
 vol. i. p. 453,) surmises that " the Sunday after Easter-day is called Low, because it is Easter- 
 day repeated, with the church service somewhat abridged or lowered in the ceremony, from the 
 pomp of the festival the Sunday before." Hence it would follow, that Law Tysday was the 
 inferior rejjresentative of Easter Tuesday ; although it does not appear to have been observed, 
 like that day, either in the Romish or English churches. But perhaps Law Tysday may refer 
 to the sitting of the Supreme Courts of Law, in former times, immediately after the Easter 
 Holidays. At the Institution of the College of Justice in 1537, the Easter term, or Summer 
 Session of the Court, was declared " to beginne upon the morn after Dominica in albis, and sit 
 quhill Lames ;" and again in 1578, it is appointed to commence on " the nixt Mononday after 
 the Law Sonday." 
 
40 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1611. 
 
 The Visitatioune of the Kirk of St. Vigians, 20 September 1611. 
 
 Tryell Minijler, Text, Jam. 3. — The quhilk day, after invocatioune of 
 the name of God, and doarine proponit by the faid rycht Reverend 
 Father, Mr. Patrik Lyndefy, minifter, being tryed, wes found to teach 
 ordinarelie anis \pon the Saboth, thairafter to hold the Seffioune, and to 
 catechife in the afternoon. Being removed, vres weill reported of be 
 his parochineris. The Seffioun ficlyk allowed for thair concurrens. 
 
 Poor. — It is found that thei have put thair poor into ane roll ; but as yet 
 thei go a begging throcht the parochine, quhilk thei intend to remedie 
 fchortlie. 
 
 Communion. — The communioune celebrate in the moneth of Maij laft. 
 Nane noncommunicantis. Alexander Ritchie excommunicate ane good 
 fpace fince for flauchter, but refortis not to this parochine. 
 
 Papifles. — Na Papiftes, no refettaris of thame. Na witches, or conful- 
 teris with thame. 
 
 The minifter is ordained to gif vp the names of the adultereris and in- 
 ceftuous within the parochine. 
 
 Saboih. — The Saboth day reported to be weill keiped, fpecially in 
 herveft, vpon the maifteris pairt, quho gif to the tennantis ane day for 
 winnning thair awin cornes. It is ordeined, that thei tak tryell of fuch 
 as have broken this feafoune, and punifh thame according to the A6t of 
 Parliament. And ficlyk, that thei punifli fuch as have thair milnes going 
 vpon the Saboth, and exaft of thame 20 s. penaltie, and repentans publi6t. 
 
 He, Sir Peter Young. — Item, it is found that Sir Peter Young of Eafter 
 Seatown, Almoner to the Kings Majeftie, has laitlie bigged, vpon the north 
 fyde of the kirk, ane He, to ferve for him felf and fucceffoures for ane 
 buriall. Quhilk the faid rycht Reverend Father and remanent affiftantis 
 in the vifitatioune allowed, and appoynted that ane patent fall be giffen 
 be his Lordlhip for declaratioune thairof to the pofteritie. 
 
 Scole. — It is found that thair is nocht ane commoune Scole ; quhairanent 
 it is ordained that ane Scole be had with diligens. For the intertaine- 
 ment quhairof it is concludit with commoune confent, that ilk pleuch in 
 
Sept. 1611. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 41 
 
 the paroch, fall pay to the Scolmaifter yeirlie 13 s. 4 d., and ilk bairne 
 tawcht thairin 6 s. 8 d. 
 
 Mans. — It is found that the Mans is bigged be the prefent Minifter, 
 quho als poffefles ane full gleib. Mr. Arthour Futhie, Henrie Philp, Jhone 
 Guthrie, and Andrew Drummond, ar ordained to eftimate the expenffis 
 deburfed be the faid Mr. Patrik vpon the mans, that the famine may be 
 refoundit to him be his fucceffour. 
 
 Provifioun. — ^The kirk is ane of the Abbacie of Arbroth, and hes ane 
 ftipend afligned thairto of the thrides of the prelacie, 1 2 boUis quheitt, 3 
 chalderis beir, 4 chalderis 4 bollis meill, quhilk is the conftant provifioun. 
 Together with the vicariag after deceis of Mr. Jhone Granger, quho is 
 prefent titular provydit thairto of old. 
 
 Regifieres. — They ar found to have ordinar regifters, quhilk thei ar or- 
 dained to produce, and to be viewed be Mr. Arthour Futhie, Henrie 
 Philp,^ and Jhone Guthrie. 
 
 Seffioune. — Item, thair wes nominated ane Seffioune for the faid paro- 
 chine. Sir Peter Young of Seatowne Eafl;er, James Ouchterlowny of 
 Wefter Seatown, Andrew Lamb in Southtarrie, James Balfour of North- 
 tarrie, Alexander Perfone in Wardmilne, Andrew Wannand portioner of 
 Law, 2 Ramfay of Cairnetown, Henrie Futhie of Muir- 
 
 hous, Francis Ogilvie of New Grange, Henrie Smyth portioner of Brun- 
 town, Robert Guthrie in Ethmuthie, Harie Wood of Bonytown, Harie 
 Guthrie of Coliftown, Thomas Smyth in Kirktown, Robert Smyth in 
 Grange of Connan, and Robert Flefliar of Innerpeffer ; quho gaue thair 
 oathes to difcharge thair office faythfullie. 
 
 Almes. — Item, for coUeftiowne of the almes to the poor, It is appoynted, 
 that all the gentlemen and honeft men of the parochine, and fuch fpeciallie 
 as have bein deacones heirtofoir, fall heirafter in thair courfes be coUedoures. 
 
 The Visitatioune of the Kirk of Innerkillour, 22 Sepember 1611. 
 
 Mr Arthour Futhie, minifter, found refident on mans and gleib. Item, 
 to teach anis on the Saboth ; his text, Gen. 32, a principio, and to cate- 
 
 ' Minister at Arbroth. ^ Blank in the Record. 
 
 F 
 
42 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. ' Sept. 1611. 
 
 chife in the morning. It is ftatute, that in fomner the catechifing be in 
 the afternoon, and that ilk perfone abfent pay 1 2 d. 
 
 Poor. — They ar ordained to tak ordour with thair poor, that thei may 
 be keipit within the parochine and provydit for. 
 
 Saboth. — It is found, that the Saboth day is obferved in herveft, and that 
 the maifteris gif ane day to the tennantis. Item, that the milnes ceas 
 labouring vpon the Saboth. 
 
 Na Papiftes refident within the parochine ; na refaitteris. 
 
 Scole. — Item, that thair is ane commoune Scole taucht be Mr. Alexan- 
 der Pitcairne, quho, being removed for tryell, wes allowed. And for tlie 
 intertainement of the Scole, it wes concludit be commoune confent, that 
 ilk houfband man labouring anepleuch gaitt of land throghout the parochine, 
 fall pay yeirlie to the Scolemaifter 13 s. 4 d. and ilk bairne tawcht in the 
 Scole quarterlie 6 s. 8 d. 
 
 Sick. — Item, to the end that the lick perfones be nocht defraudit of the 
 comfort to be miniftred vnto thame in the tym of thair difeas, It is or- 
 dained, that the perfones being in hous with the difeafed fall mak adver- 
 tifement, within thrie dayes at furtheft after thei be bedfafl, to the eldar 
 or deacon having the cuir of that portioune of the parochine, quho fall 
 immediatelie declair the fame to the minifter. And it is ordained that 
 theis, quho ar in companie with the fick, failzeing, or eldar or deacone 
 nocht doing, as faid is, fall pay refpeftively xl s. ; and the minifter nocht 
 vifiting, being lawfuUie advertifed, and being found to continow thairin, 
 fall be fufpendit from the miniftrie. 
 
 Provijioune. — The kirk is of the Abbacie of Arbroth, and hes affigned 
 in ftipend, out of the thridis of the faid prelacie, awcht chalderis viStuall, 
 with the vicariage ; quhilk he colle6tis in corporibm. And wes inhibite to 
 fett takis thairof, vnder paine of fufpenfion. 
 
 It wes found, that thei have all convenient regifteris. They ar ordained 
 to buy ane commoune Byble. 
 
 Gleib, At/lie. — Item, it is found that thair is ane mans bigget be the pre- 
 fent minifter, and ane iuft gleib. But the kirk of Athie, annexed to this 
 parochine wantis ane gleib. Quhairfoir, in refpeft Sir Jhone Carnegie, 
 heritour of the landis of Athie, is but laitlie returned into the country. 
 
April 1612. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 43 
 
 it wes thocht meitt that my Lord Archbiftiop wreitt to him, that he may 
 willinglie grant ane gleib befoir any defignatioun be. 
 
 New Seffioun. — Item, thair wes ane Seffioune nominate, the Laird of 
 Cluny, David Gardine of Lawtown, James Stewart, William Wood of 
 Balblair, Thomas Gardine, Mr. David Lyndefay, [&;c.J quho maid fayth to 
 do thair office faythfullie. 
 
 September 27, 1611. — Mr. James Stratachine admitted minifter at the 
 kirk of Barrie. 
 
 The Synode of that pairt of the Diocie of Saint Androis quhilk 
 lyeth vpon the north syde of forth, holdin in the gryt scoole 
 OF St. Salvatoris College, within the said citie, the 21, 22, 23 
 
 DAYES OF ApRYL, IN THE YEIR OF GOD 1612, BE THE RYCHT ReVEREND 
 
 Father in God, George Archbishop of St. Androis, and Brethren 
 OF the Ministrie within the boundis aboue designed. 
 
 Mr. Andro Frojier. — Cancellaritis. — Thair wes prefented ane letter from 
 Mr. Androw Forrefter, minifter at Dumfermling, bering excuis for his ab- 
 fens in refpeft of feiknes ; as alfo ane apologie of his dealling in the fcan- 
 dale of the crucifixe payntit vpon my Lord Chancellar his dafk in the faid 
 kirk. Quhairanent, the fcandale foirfaid being wakened, it wes thocht 
 meitt, that advys be takin thairin befoir any further be done in the Synode. 
 The mater thairfoir, being ryplie in all the circumftances confidered and 
 pondered, wes found to haue giffen gryt ofFens to the haill countrey, and 
 that the caufer, as alfo the paynter of that idolatrous monument, and the 
 minifter foirfaid, haue highlie offendit. For remedie quhairof, power and 
 commiffioune wes granted and committed, and be thir prefentis ar granted 
 and committed, to the brethren of the Privie Conferens of this Synode, 
 and fuch of the Exerceis of Dumfermling as ar of this Diocie, together 
 with Mr. Jhone Hall, Mr. Patrik Galloway, Mr. Robert Cornewall, Mr. 
 Adame Bannatyne, Mr. Jhone Carmichael, Mr. William Scott, and Mr. 
 David Meirnis, to convein with my Lord Archbifhop in the citie of St. 
 
44 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1612. 
 
 Androis, vpon the twelft day of Maij nixtocum, with full and plaine 
 powar to thame to try and examine my Lord Chancellar his dealing and 
 intereft in the faid mater, and to do quhat thei may for removing that of- 
 fens, according to the word of God and lawes of this Kirk and Kingdome, 
 premittendo de rato, etc. To the quhilk day and place my Lord Chancellar 
 falbe requyrit to be prefent, and for that effe6t ane letter wes ordained to 
 be direfted from this Synode. Siclyk, it wes ftatute, that the craftifman 
 foirfaid, quho paynted the crucifix, falbe charged to compeir day and place 
 above expremit, for ordour taking with him for his offens, as faid is. Als 
 the faid Mr. Androw Frofter, in refpeft that after the ere6tiown of the 
 foirfaid monument of idolatrie, did nether mak advertifment to my Lord 
 Archbifliop, nether to the brethren of the Exerceis, he being Moderatour 
 thairof, nor hes done any thing in publift quhilk might declair his diflyking 
 of the foirfaid fa6l ; as alfo, being requyred peremptourelie to be prefent at 
 the Synode for purging himfelf befoir thame, yet nochtwithftanding hes 
 nocht compeired, Thairfoir is decernit to be fufpendit from his miniftrie vn- 
 till he be reponed be my Lord Archbifliop and commiffiouneris abouenamed. 
 And in the meantym it is appoynted, that the brethren of the Exerceis 
 of Dumfermling fall, per vices, according to the ordour of the catalogue, 
 fupplie his place vpon the Sabboth, and the failzier heirin according to 
 his cours to be ficlyk fufpendit. Finallie, Mr. Robert Roch, Modera- 
 tour of the Exerceis, is ordained to intimate this prefent decreitt to the 
 faid Mr. Androw, 
 
 Habites. — The haill number of the brethren prefent wer found in thair 
 gownes, exceptand fome few, quho in the next Seffioune wes found ficlyk 
 to gif obediens. 
 
 Noncommunicantis, etc. — Item, it is ftatute, that the brethren gif vp the 
 names of excommunicattes, noncommunicantis, traffequing papiftes, je- 
 fuites, etc. and thair refaitteris, and fuch as ar reafoneris againft the reli- 
 gioun. And for the better performance heirof, the Moderatouris ar ordained 
 prefentlie to convein thair brethren, and tak thair oathes for the faythfull 
 vpgiffen of the perfones abouedefigned in thair feverall boundis. 
 
 ConfeJJioun of Fayth. — Item, for fetting downe ane fliort and cleir Con- 
 feffioun of Fayth, Mr. Robert Howie, Proveft of the NewcoUege, Mr. An- 
 
April 1612. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 45 
 
 drow Ramfay, Mr. Patrik Lyndefay, Mr. Henrie Philp, and Mr. David 
 Meirnes, ar ordained to convein at fex houris in the morning, and revife 
 the Confeffiounes alredy in hand, and compryfe the fame in fa fliort and 
 cleir articles as poffible thei may, and prefent the fame to the Synode. 
 
 Sejfio S"' 22 Apr. 
 
 Aith in capitall crymes. — Anent the queftioun concerning the exa6ting 
 of the Aithe of veritie of ane perfone accufed of ane capitall cryme, 
 referred and continowed undifculTed in the former Synodes, It is thocht 
 meitt that the famine be as yet continowed till the next Synod. And 
 in the meantym no executioune of difcipline and cenfure be againfl the 
 refuifer to purge himfelf be his oath, exceptand as foUowes, viz. perfones 
 fufpeft of adulterie, and ficlyk, falbe dealt with be the particulare Seffioiines 
 and Exerceifes, quho fall admonifti thame according to Godis Word to 
 abftein from all appeirans of evill ; with certilicatioun, if thei falbe found 
 flanderouflie to refort, being inhibite, thei falbe holdin pro confeffis, quhair- 
 vpon, proces being foundit, the oifenderis falbe proceidit againfl. As alfo, 
 if the pairtie refuifing to purge himfelf be his oath, vpon vehement pre- 
 fumptiounes of his guiltines weyghed and confidered be the brethren of 
 the Exerceis of the boundis quhair the fclander is, is ordained to be with- 
 holdin from the Table of the Lord the firft tyme that the Communioun 
 falbe celebrate in the ordinair paroche kirk. Finallie, it wes declaired, 
 that the oath may be takin of the perfone willing to giff the fame. 
 
 Committeris of capitall crymes. — Item, anent the queftioun, Quhidder the 
 committer of ane capitall cryme, not compeirand to fatiffie the difcipline 
 of the Kirk, being fummoned for that effeft, falbe holdin contumax, nocht- 
 withftanding he haue nocht tutum acceffum, and fa proceidit againft to ex- 
 communicatioune ? It is determined that the partie offender, as faid is, be 
 letter, or famous men notifiing to the Kirk, that he is penitent for his 
 fawlt, and willing to fatiffie incais he may have tutum acceffiim, and that 
 his compeirans is vpon fearis of his lyf, fall in this cace nocht be counted 
 contumax. 
 
 Noncommunicantis, etc. — The brethren of the Exercifes gaue in the names 
 
46 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1612. 
 
 of all fuch within thair boundis as wes vnder fufpitioune in thair religioune, 
 viz. In the boundis of Dundie, my Lord Gray, and his domeftickes Patrik, 
 James, Androw, and Robert Grayes, Robert Graw, and Robert Menzeis. 
 Patrik Gray in Langforgownd, Thomas Abercrombie of Pitcalpie, David 
 Abercrombie of GoviTdie. Mecjill, Ifobell Tyrie, Lady Mathie elder, Wil- 
 liam Tyrie of Drumkilbo, quho having his principall dwelling place within 
 the diocie of Dunkeld, wes recommendit to him. Coupar, Marie Gray, 
 Lady Parbroth, Jhone, William, and Gilbert Seatownes, her fons, non- 
 communicant papiftes; Marionne Seatone, Lady Craighall, noncommu- 
 nicant. Dumfermeling, My Lord of Burley, Mungo Murray, papiftes; 
 Androw Wood fufpeft, and my Lady Burlie noncommunicante. The 
 foirnamed perfones were ordained to be taken ordour with, be my Lord 
 Archbifhop, with all diligens. 
 
 Mr. Patrik Lgndefay. — Item, Mr. Patrik Lyndefay, brother germane to 
 the Laird of Vayme, lawfullie fummoned be the brethren of the Exerceis 
 of Forfar, and referit to this day, being called and nocht compeirand, hav- 
 and refuifed to fubfcryve and fweir the Articles of Religioun, and to com- 
 municate. The Moderatour and brethren foirfaid ar ordained to infift 
 againft him, with all diligens, to excommunicatioune. 
 
 G. Moutrmj. — Compeired ficlyk Georg Moutray, in the parochine of 
 Merkinfli, inceftous with Janet Wilfone, quho had borne ane bairne to 
 Robert Moutray, his fatheris brother, confeffit his hynous offens, and wes 
 remitted to fatiffie in the faid kirk. 
 
 Jhmie Weymes abfohed from excommunicatimme. — Anent the humble 
 lupplicatioune of Jhone Weymes of Potincreif, excommunicate for the 
 flauchter of vmquhile . . . Weymes, his naturall brother, craving, 
 that, feing God hes touched and moved his heart with vnfained repentans, 
 for the faid moft abominable cryme, and is moft willing to fatiffie the 
 Kirk in all things, as fall be thocht meitt for removing the fclander iuftlie 
 railed thairvpon, as at lenth is contained in his fupplicatioune foirfaid, 
 thairfoir the bofome of the Kirk may be opened to him, and he abfolved? 
 firom the heavie fentens abouementionate, The faid rycht Reverend Father 
 and brethren, having fein and red the relaxatioune of the faid Jhone from 
 the Kings Majefties home, for the cryme foirfaid, and conlidering that 
 
April 1612. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 47 
 
 thair is na vindew Jmiguinis quho hes perfewed oi- will jjerfew the {aid 
 Jhone thairfoir, thei being all commoune freindis to the parties otfendai- 
 and offendit, to quhom alfo the faid Jhone hes fubmitted him felf for mak- 
 ing affythment, as fowld be thocht meitt, — admitted the faid Jhone to thair 
 prefens, quho in maift humble maner acknowledged his hynous cryme, 
 and moved moift earnifllie to be loofed, as faid is : Quhairfoir the faid 
 Jhone wes decernit to be abfolved from the fentens of excommunicatioune, 
 having fatiffiet as foUowes, viz. : It wes flatute and ordained, that the faid 
 Jhone fall prefent him felf fyve feverall Sabbothes fucceffive in the places 
 of publi6t repentans, within the kirkes of Dumfermling, Kirkaldie, Dyfert, 
 Coupar, and St. Androis, his compeirans to be in lineis ;^ and he to report 
 from the minifteris of the kirkes reppeStive abouementionate, teftimoniallis 
 of his humble fatiffa6tioune ; vpon exhibitioune quhairof, and his con- 
 tinowans in good behaviour, he falbe abfolved vpon that day he fall com- 
 peir in St. Androis, as faid is. Lyk as, the faid Jhone bound and obleflit 
 himfelf, That in refpeft thair is ane heavie fclander throcht the refort 
 continowallie and cohabitatioune of William Steward in his hous, thairfoir 
 he fall do all diligens that lyeth in him for removing the faid William 
 thairfra. Finallie, for that effe6t, it is concludit, that my Lord Bifhop of 
 Dunkeld fall be dealt with for procuring the fame, if he fall refort to 
 the boundis of his jurifdiAioune ; and the brethren of the Exerceis of 
 Pearth to haue the fame cair as occafioune fall offer to thame. 
 
 Queflio. — Item, the queftioune proponit be the Moderatour and brethren 
 foirfaid, Quhat ordour falbe takin with the man quho fclanderis ane 
 virgine, alledging he had carnall copulatioune with her, the young [woman] 
 denying, and offring to fwear? is referrit to further advyfement. 
 
 Seffio 4". 23 Apr. 
 
 AB, Murthereris, Adultereris, etc. — Anent the repentans of murthereris, 
 inceftuous, adultereris, and quadrulaps in fornicatioune. It is concludit, that 
 in all tyme coming the perfones committaris of the foirfaidis haynous crymes 
 falbe prefented befoir the Synode, and in thair prefens refaue iniunftioun 
 
 Sackclotli. 
 
48 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Apkil 1612. 
 
 anent fatiffaftioune to be maid be thame, and ficklyk, befoir thair abfolu- 
 tioune, fall of new compeir befoir the Synode. It is always permitted to 
 the brethren of the Exerceifes, to enter adultereris and quadrulaps in forni- 
 catioune to repentans, nocht prefentand thame to the Synode, incais it 
 fall happine thame to be dilated ane gryt fpace befoir the Synode, but 
 fpeciallie provydit that nane be abfolved but be thair direftioune. 
 
 Patrik Gray papijl. — Patrik Gray in Langforgownd being callit, com- 
 peirit. Againft quhom the brethren of the Exerceis of Dundie gave in 
 ane accufatioune ; quhilk being layd to his charge, he confeffit as foUowes. 
 Firft, that he had borne ane dead corps in the tyme of the buriall thairof 
 aboue ane cors Handing in the kirk yaird ; but denyed that he wes ether 
 the author thairof, or placed any religioune thairin. Item, that immedi- 
 atelie thairafter he entered within the kirk of Fowles, and at the altar 
 ftane, as yet flanding, kneeled and maid his prayers ; quhilk he did only 
 for his eas, and nocht for any religioune. Item, that the fame being the 
 Saboth day he departed and hard nocht the preiching, being willing to 
 efliew als many as he might. Item, that he had lent to Beffie Kynneir 
 in Innergowrie Mr. Nicol Burne his buik^ vpon her awin fuitt. Item 
 confeffit, that having prefented him felf to the Lordis Table in the kirk of 
 Fowles, he did nether eat the bread nor drink the wyne, but ftiifted thame 
 from him felf to thame quho fatt next to him. Finallie, confeffit him 
 felf ane papift, and in no ways refolved in the religioun prefentlie pro- 
 feffed. 
 
 The Synode, confiddering how fclanderous the faid Patrik hes bein, 
 concludit, that he falbe referrit to be takin ordour with be the Lordis of the 
 High Commiffioune, quho ar to fitt the morne, that he may be punifhed 
 be thame as aflfeiris. And ordaines Mrs. Robert Reid and Andrew Myr- 
 towne to attend the High Commiffioune for giffing informatioune to the 
 Lordis thairof as falbe requifite ; and to that tyme my Lord Archbilhop 
 wes defyred to cans put the faid Patrik in firmance. 
 
 Androw Lord Gray. — Andrew Lord Gray being requyred to compeir 
 befoir the Synode for giffing fatiffaftioune to the kirk anent his refolu- 
 
 1 Nicolas Buriij professor of philosophy at St Andrews, was the author of a Disputation on 
 the controverted points of religion between Protestants and Papists, printed at Paris 1581, 8vo. 
 
April 1612. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 49 
 
 tioune in religioune, compeirit [Sir Walter] Ogilvie of Finlater knycht, 
 his father in law, declairing, that the faid Lord is nocht refolved in the 
 headis and articles of religioune ; craved, thairfoir, maift earniftlie that 
 conferens may be granted to him for his refolutioun. In refpe6t of his 
 tender yeiris, and good expe6tatioune of his winning to the Kirk, the 
 Affemblie concludit that conferens falbe had with him. And for that 
 effed, nominated Mr. Andrew Clayhillis, minifter at Manifuith, and Mr. 
 David Lyndefay, minifter at Dundie, and Mr. Henrie Philp, minifter at 
 Arbroth, and Mr. Henrie Fullertown, minifter at Forfarr ; with charge 
 and commandement to tham to repair to the dwelling place of the faid 
 Lord evrie weik vpon Twyfday and Wedinfday, two of the foirnamed 
 being alwayes together, per vices ; And the faidis Mrs. Andrew and David 
 to beginne the next week immediatelie infewing, and thair after in the 
 week following the faidis Mrs. Henrie Philp and Henrie FuUertoun : and 
 to continow in conferens anent the headis of religioune controverted ac- 
 cording to thair courfes without intermiffioune, in during the fpace of thrie 
 moneithis. Provyding alwayes, that the faid Lord behaue him felf, indur- 
 ing the fpace aboue defigned, dewtifuUie in frequenting the kirk for heir- 
 ing of the Word, and keip the tyme afRgned to his Lordfhip for conferens. 
 And alfo, that he bind and obleis him felf induring the fpace foirfaid, that 
 he fall nether heir mafle, nor fett into his pabae, mafs-preift, jefuite, or ex- 
 communicate papift. For fulfilling quhairof the faid Sir [Walter] Ogilvie 
 of Finlater, and Sir Alexander Falconer of Halkertowne, knychtis, took 
 burden. Finallie, That the domeftick fervantes to the faid Lord gifTen in 
 roll be the brethren of the Exerceis of Dundie, fall, at the vifitatioune of 
 the kirk of Fowles, ether fatiffie in fweiring and fubfcryving the Confef- 
 fioune of Fayth, or then his Lordfhip fall remove thame, or fa many of 
 thame as fall happin to refuis, with all diligens, from his companie ; and 
 fall, at the vifitatioune foirfaid, tak ordour and willinglie condefcend to 
 remoue the fuperftitious monumentis as yet remaining in the faid kirk : 
 for accomplifhment quhairof my Lord Archbifhop promifed to vifite the 
 fame primo quoque tempore. 
 
 Vniformitie of Difcipline. — My Lord Archbifhop reported, that the 
 Synode of Lawthiane, in thair laft melting, has nominate certain brethren 
 
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50 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1612. 
 
 of thair number for conveining with fuch of this Synode as wes nominate 
 in thair laft Affemblie at Perth, for fetting down ane vniformitie of dif- 
 cipline. In the quhilk work the Synode defyrit his Lordfliip to infift. 
 
 Ecclejia Conveth.—Anent the provifioune of the kirk of Conveth, Mr. 
 Alexander Symefone, minifter, meined him felf, that having for ane gryt 
 fpace ferved in the miniflrie, and having no ftipend at all, exceptand fuch 
 as he had of the liberalitie of the gentlemen of the parochine, quhilk he 
 looked not to be continowed, thairfor he will be forced to leave the faid 
 miniftrie. Sir Alexander Falconar of Halkertown, and Jhone AUerdeis, 
 feir of that Ilk, in thair awin names and of the parochin, maid luitt, that 
 the Maifteres of the New College, perfonis of the faid parochine, may be 
 vrged to provyde thair kirk. Siclyk, thair wes prefented from his Majeftie 
 ane letter to my Lord Archbilhop, requyring his Lordlhip to do all dili- 
 gens for provifioune of the faid kirk. Quhairanent the Maifteris foirfaidis 
 being inquyred, they fliew that their CoUeg is meinlie provydit, vnder 
 gryt burthen, and gett evill payment of the moift part of thair tennantis, 
 quhairthrocht thei ar nocht able to provyde that kirk as thei wold. The 
 gentlemen parochinaris offred to provyde thair minifter vpon reafonable 
 conditiounes. The Synode thocht meitt that thair be nominate certane to 
 commune betwix thame, viz. for the Colleg, the Re6tor of the Vniverfitie, 
 and Sir Jhone Learmounth of Balcolmie ; for the parochine, Mr. Georg 
 Young, the Goodman of Kirktowne, and Mr. Patrik Lyndefay, by quhois 
 travellis, if ane fetling may nocht be had, my Lord Archbilhop fall convein 
 the vifitouris of the faid Colleg, that thei may decerne thairanent. 
 
 Kilmanie. — The parochinaris of Kilmanie proponed thair fuitt, that his 
 Majeftie may be dealt with for granting libertie to Mr. James Melvil, thair 
 minifter, to returne to thame, quhairin my Lord Archbilhop fall travell. 
 
 Drunkardis. — It being heavilie regraited, that the vyce of drunkennes 
 [is] now become fa commoune, and yet no punilhment inflifted vpon 
 drunkardis. The Synode thocht meitt that advyfment falbe takin be the 
 High Commiffioune, and fome ordour takin for reprefling the fame. 
 
 Pluralitie of Kirkes. — The Synode, confidering how gryt ane hinderans 
 to the Gofpell is broght be the pluralitie of Kirkes fervit be ane perfone, 
 and that thair ar many Ades alredy of the Generall Affemblie againft the 
 
April 1612. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 51 
 
 fame, tbocht meitt that prefent tryell be of all fucli. Effcer inquifitioune 
 thair wer found as foUowes : 
 
 Within the boundis of Dundie, Fowles and Lundie, in the perfone of 
 Mr. Androw,Mortowne ; Roffie and Aberneitt, in Mr. Georg Haitlie ; 
 Infhture and Benvie, in Mr. Alexander Scrimgeour ; Maines and Strik- 
 martine, in Mr. William Raitt ; Liif, Logie, and Innergowrie, in Mr. Jhone 
 Duncane. Forfarr. Clovay vnplanted, ferved be David Brown ; Mathie 
 and Inneraritie, in the perfon of Mr. David Williamfon. Brechine. New- 
 dofk^ vnplanted, ane pairt thairof going to Edzell, ane part to Fetter- 
 kairne ; Auldbar and Aberlemno, in Jhone Lyndefay. Meirnes. Caterline 
 and KinnefF, in Mr. James Raitt.^ Peirih. Cambufmichaell and St. Mar- 
 tines Kirk, in the perfone of Mr. Jhone Stratachine ; Forteviot and Muc- 
 kerffie, in Mr. James Ros ; Kilfpindie and Raitt, in Mr. James Row ; Lon- 
 cardie, Pitcairnes, and Redgortoune, in the perfone of William Young ; 
 ErroU and Inflimartine, in Mr. James Smyth. Coupar. It is found, that 
 St. Michaelis Kirk is vnplanted, and the parochinaris thairof being annexed 
 to na vther, nether fubjeft to any particular difcipline, ar verie offenfiue to 
 all that ar adjacent to thame. It is thocht meitt thairfoir, that the minif- 
 ter and feffioune of Coupar haue ane cair of thame, and hold thame vnder 
 difcipline. And that the Maifleris of the New CoUeg, perfons of the faid 
 parochine, be dealt with to acknowledg thair paines. Kirkaldie. Merkinfh 
 and Kirkforther, in the perfone of Mr. Jhone Mitchelfone ; Weymes and 
 Methill, in the perfone of Mr. Jhone TuUais. Dumfermeling. Innerkeith- 
 ing and Rafyth, in the perfone of Mr. Robert Roch. 
 
 The Synode referred ta advyfement, how the kirkes abouenamed vn- 
 planted may be planted ; as alfo, that fuch kirkes as may be diffevered, 
 may nocht be holdin in the perfone of ane man. The brethren appoynted 
 to convein at St. Androis, the 1 2 day of Maij nextocome, ar to fie quhat 
 light thei may gif to the fame ; and thairafter, my Lord Archbiftiop to 
 haue regaird for taking away the foirfaid evill, as faid is, with all diligens. 
 
 ' Newdosk was afterwards united to the parish of Edzell. 
 ' Caterline and KinneflF now form one parish. 
 
52 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1612. 
 
 The Provincull Synode of the Prelates of the Province of 
 St. Androis, holdin in the said citie vpon the 24 day of 
 Apryle 1612. 
 
 The foirfaidis day and place, Georg Gordoune of Gicht, .... Wood, 
 his fpous, Mr. Alexander Leflie, Mr. Michael Fraftiar and his fpous, ex- 
 communicat papiftes, lawfuUie fummoned, being callit and nocht compeir- 
 and, It is concludit that thei falbe charged to compeir befoir the High 
 CommifRoune in ane melting thairof to be holdin at Edinburgh, the aucht 
 day of Junij nextocome. 
 
 JJione Chein. — ^Jhone Chein, in ... . being callit, compeirit. Being 
 accufed of having refaitt preiftes, jefuites, etc. and having mefTe-clothis in 
 his hous, purged him felf of the haill premiffes, and produced ane teftifica- 
 tioune from Mr. Robert Merfher, minifter at Allane, that he has communi- 
 cat with the remanent of that congregatioune. Being demandit anent his 
 refolutioune in the religioune, declared him felf to be refolved and to pro- 
 fes with ws in all things. And wes ordained to pas to the kirk of Abir- 
 dein, vpon the tent day of Maij nextocome, being the Saboth, and pub- 
 liftlie to fweir and fubfcryue the Confeffioune of Fayth, and communicate, 
 quhilk he promifed to do. Lyk as, he band and obleffit him felf, vnder 
 the paine of fyve hundreth iibs. money, that he fall find good and relpon- 
 fall fovertie and cautioune to be bound and become obleffit for him in 
 the fowme of thrie hundreth merkis mony, that he fall heirafter keip his 
 hous frie from refaitt of quhatfomever papiftes, preiftes, feminaries, je- 
 fuites, etc. as law will. Finallie, it is ordainit that Elfpat Garioch, fpous 
 to the faid Jhone, and Jhone Chein thair fone, be fummoned to the dyett 
 aboue defigned, viz. 8 Junij, 
 
 At Kinnell, 4 Maij 1612. — Mr. Henrie Futhie admitted minifter of 
 the faid Kirk. 
 
 The Visitatioune of the Kirk of Fowles, 6 Maii 1612. 
 Servantis, Lord Gray. — The quhilk day, eftir doftrine proponit be the faid 
 
May 1612. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 53 
 
 rycht Reverend Father and invocatioune of Godis holy name, according 
 to the ordinans and conclufioune of the laitt diocefiane Synode, the 
 domeflick fervantis of Andrew Lord Gray, requyred and warned to 
 this day, wer called feverallie and inquyred anent thair religioune. 
 Compeired Patrik Gray, fone to Robert Gray of Milnehill, Robert Gray 
 of Drumelie, and Robert Craw, profeffed thame felfis to be of the trew 
 religioune profeffed publidlie according to the prefent lawes of this king- 
 dome, and offred to fweir and fubfcryue the ConfefRoune of Fayth, and 
 to communicate quhen and quhair thei falbe requyred, lyk as thei had 
 done hitherto how oft the fame was celebrate in the foirfaid kirk. Con- 
 cerning quhom it wes concludit, that the Confeffioune of Fayth falbe giffen 
 to thame, that thei may reid, confider, and haue knowledge of the fame ; 
 and that thei fall compeir befoir the brethren of the Exerceis of Dundie 
 the morne moneth, and in thair prefens fubfcryue and fweir to the fame ; 
 and bind thame felfis to communicate at fuch tyme and place as falbe 
 thocht meitt. In the perform ans quhairof, if thei or any of thame fall 
 failzie, it is concludit, that my Lord fall immediatelie thairafter remoue 
 thame, or any of thame, from his fervice. 
 
 Siclyk compeired, being called, Robert Menzies and Androw Gray, 
 fervitouris foirfaidis ; being demandit concerning thair refolutioune in re- 
 ligioune, refuifed to fweir and fubfcryue the Confeffioune ; quhairfoir it 
 wes concludit, that my Lord fall with diligens remoue thame from his 
 place and fervice. 
 
 The faid rycht Reverend Father and brethren conveinit, vpon fundrie 
 good refpeftis, thocht meitt and concludit, that my Lord fall repair to the 
 burgh of Dundie for keiping conferens with the brethren nominate in the 
 laitt Synode ; and evrie Tyfday falbe firft prefent at the doftrine, and 
 thairafter enter to thair conferens. 
 
 Item, it is ftatute and ordained, that the paintrie quhilk is vpon the 
 pulpitt and ruid laft, being monumentes of idolatrie, falbe obliterate be 
 laying it over with grein colour. The minifter with diligens to fie the 
 fame exped. 
 
 Da. Abercrombie. — David Abercrombie of Gowrdie being callit, com- 
 peirit ; inquyred anent his religioune, declared that he profeffed the trew 
 
54 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1612. 
 
 religioune with ws, and promifed to fweir and fubfcryue the Confeffioune 
 of Fayth, quhenfoever he fall be requyred. Lyk as, his minifter fhew that 
 he hes fra tyme to tyme communicate with the remanent parochinaris. 
 He promifed heirafter, for efchewing of offens, nocht to reafone in any 
 queftioun of religioune. ^ 
 
 The Synode of that part of the Diocie of St. Androis quhilk 
 
 LYETH VPON THE NORTH SYDE OF FoRTH, HOLDIN IN THE GRYT 
 
 ScoLES OF St. Salvatours College, St. Androis, 29 and 30 
 Sept. 1612. 
 
 Chancellar. — My Lord Archbifliop reported, that having acquainted the 
 Kings majeftie with the offens vpon the paintrie of my Lord Chancellar 
 his daflc in the kirk of Dumfermeling, had reported his Hienes will that 
 the Kirk infill no further in proces againft his Lordlhip, feing his Ma- 
 jeftie thoght the offens fufficientlie removed. 
 
 Huntlie. — Errolle. — Forafmikle, as all dealing that the Kirk vndertakis 
 againft papiftrie and the profeffoures thairof is vneffeduall fa lang as no 
 ordour is takin with the principallis, viz. the Marqueis of Huntlie and 
 Earle of ErroU ; heirfoir it is concludit, that my Lord Archbiftiop fall di- 
 re6t ane fupplicatioune to his Majeftie fra this affemblie, with all dew re- 
 verens, regraitting the evill that aryfes and growes in the countrey throcht 
 the overficht granted to thame ; and craving, that the Marqueis and his 
 Lady (as thei quho ar gryt perverteris of vtheris) may both be removed 
 from the countrey, and the Earle of ErroU committed to ane moir fitt 
 ward than heirtofoir. And ficlyk that, according to the lawes of the 
 countrey, thair efcheittes be takin vp. And becaus the continowall refort 
 of divers of all eftates to the faid Earle is verie offenfiue, thairfoir it is 
 ordained, that his excommunicatioune be intimate of new in the pulpittes 
 of Peirth and vtheris adjacent, with ftraitt inhibitioune to all, alfweill 
 
 ' Thomas Abercrombie of Pittelpie also gave a similar promise, " in tyme coming to esliew 
 all speech in controversies of religioune, and to haue no reasoning thairanent." 
 
Sept. 1612. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 55 
 
 noble as vtheris, to refort to him (exceptand fuch as be neceffitie of nature 
 and be law haue libertie,) vnder [the] paines of the cenfures of the Kirk 
 to be execute againfl the tranfgreffouris. 
 
 Excommunicatis. — Item, for tryell of the noncommunicantis, It is or- 
 dained, that ilk brether in quhois boundis fuch ar fall gif thame in for- 
 mallie, viz. the names of the perfones, together with the tyme at the 
 quhilk the communioune wes celebrate, and the requifitioune maid thair- 
 anent. And ficlyk, that thei gif vp the names of the refaitteris of thame, 
 with the witnefTes quho may be vfed for probatioune. 
 
 Laird of Gicht. — Forfamikle as George Gordoune of Gicht, excommuni- 
 cat papift, hes heirtofoir giffen manyfold declaratiounes of his wilfuU and 
 obftinate continowans in papiftrie ; and that his laitt dealing with the 
 prelattis and minifteris, making fome Ihew of ane defyre to be refolved in 
 the headis of religioune, hes bein for no vther end but to illude the Kirk, 
 and efhew the further executioune of the lawes againfl him : Thairfoir 
 concludit and ordained, that the excommunicatioune of the faid Georg 
 falbe intimate of new in all the kirkes of this Synode, with ftraitt inhibi- 
 tioune to any perfone to refaitt him ; and that evrie Exerceis fall try fuch 
 as falbe found to failzie heirin, and proceid againfl thame be the cenfures 
 of the Kirk, as thei falbe countable rpon the difcharge of thair offices. As 
 alfo, that the conclufioune foirfaid falbe fhawin to the Bifliop and minif- 
 trie of Aberdein, that thei may know that he is in no dealing with the 
 Kirk heir ; and for this effeft Mr. James Sibbald fall cans convoy the Aft 
 of this Synode to Aberdein with all convenient diligens. 
 
 Pat. Gray. — The brethren of the Exerceis of Dundie reported, that 
 Patrik Gray in Langforgound hes fubfcryved and fworne the Confeffioune 
 of Fayth, and communicate. 
 
 William Hardie. — William Hardie in Kallinch, within the parochine of 
 Seres, lawfuUie fummoned be the direftioune of the Exerceis of Coupar, 
 after many admonitiounes, to compeir befoir this Synode to anfwer for his 
 manifefl refuifall theis many yeirs bygane to heir Godis word, or refaue 
 the holy facrament ; as alfo for fuffring his bairne to ly vnprefented to bap- 
 tifme, and finallie, for blafpheiming the Word and Miniftrie thairof in open 
 audiens of fundrie people, as in the fummondis at mair lenth is conteined ; 
 
56 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1612. 
 
 being called, compeired nocht. The Synode ordained the minifter of 
 Seres to pas fordward with the cenfures of the Kirk againft the faid Wil- 
 liam, and to gif the firft publi6t admonitioune the next Saboth, and to 
 prefent the proces to my Lord Archbifliop after he hes giifen the thrid 
 admonitioune. 
 
 30 Sept. SeJ. 3". 
 
 Lord Gray. — Forfamikle as Andrew Lord Gray having granted to him be 
 the laitt diocefiane Synode, holdin in this citie in the moneth of Apryle 
 lafl bypaft, ane competent tyme, and brethren nominate induring the fame 
 to conferr with his Lordftiip for his refolutioune in the headis of religioune, 
 quhilk tyme is long fince expyred ; and as yet his Lordfliip hes gifFen no 
 fatiffa6tioune anent his refolutioune, as faid is, Thairfoir ordained and de- 
 cerned, that [the] moderatour and brethren of the Exerceis of Dundie fall 
 intend and continow proces againfl the faid Lord, according to the A6tes 
 and conftitutiounes of the Kirk, with all diligens, vnles his Lordfliip fall 
 this day, or at leift befoir the departour of the brethren abouenamed from 
 this citie, compeir and condifcend to fatiffie the kirk in all things at the 
 ficht of my Lord Archbifliop and brethren of the Exerceis foirfaid. 
 
 EJJie, Nevay. — Mr. Georg Sommer, minifter at Eflie and Nevay, craves 
 that the faidis kirkes may be inroUed amongs theis for diflevering, quhair- 
 of ane cair is to be had. Item, the kirkes of Torrie and Crombie. 
 
 Librarie. — Forfamikle as the Vniverfitie of St. Androis have intendit 
 and maid ane reafonable progres in building and ere6ting ane commoune 
 Librarie for the vfe of fuch as afpyre to learning, The Affemblie, willing to 
 hald hand to ane work fa good and profitable, willinglie condefcendit to 
 contribute thairto, as alfo to affift the colleftouris depute be the faid 
 Vniverfitie, when it fall happin thame to repair to thair particular congre- 
 gatiounes for obteining the benevolens of the gentlemen in the countrey 
 to the faid work. Such of the brethren as wer prefentlie difpofed gaiff 
 according to thair difcretioune. The remanent did infert with thair awin 
 handis into ane roll, according as thei fall gif or fend to the coUedouris 
 foirfaidis, primo quoque tempore. 
 
April 1613. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 57 
 
 Queftio adulteraris. — Anent the queftioune propondit, Quhither hynous 
 ofFendoures, as adulteraris and vtheris of that fort, fowld be admitted to 
 mak thair publifit repentans in licht apparell, earings, and ficlyk ? It is 
 anfwerit, that fuch perfons awcht to prefent thame felfis all the dayes of 
 thair publift compeirans in fackloth. 
 
 Traffique with Witches. — Anent the queftioune, Quhat ordour falbe takin 
 ecclefiaftically with traflfequeris with witches ? It is anfwerit, that thei 
 awcht to be put to publift. repentans. 
 
 Bruntiland. — Item, the brethren of the Exerceis of Kirkaldie ar ordain- 
 ed to deall with the minifter, magiftrates, and towne of Bruntiland, that 
 thei may tak ordour for having ane good fcole eftabliflied in thair faid 
 burgh for inftruding the yowth in the grammer ; and incais thei fall find 
 any impediment, to advertis my Lord Archbifliop. 
 
 The Diocesian Synode of St. Androis benorth Forth, holdin 
 
 IN THE SAID CiTIE, 13 AND 14 OF APRYLE 1613, BE GeORG ArCH- 
 
 BisHOP OF St. Androis. 
 
 Sejf. 9.'^- 
 
 Abfentis Mr. J. Carmichael, Mr. W. Watfone. — The abfentis from the 
 laft Synode being tryed wer all excufed, exceptand certane of thes quho 
 wer anis confyned be his Majefties authoritie ; fpeciallie it wes found that 
 ane letter, giffing warrant to Mrs. William Watfone and Jhone Car- 
 michael to repair to the Affemblies, from my Lord Archbiftiop, wes de- 
 lyverit be Mrs. Jhone Mitchelfone and Robert Zuill refpe6Uve, who alfo 
 Ihew to thame the will of the Synode agreable thairto ; alwayis feing the 
 faidis Mrs. William and Jhone alledge that thei wer confyned be civill 
 power, and can be lowfed be na vther : forfamikle as the afitioune is mix- 
 ed, the Synode willed and defyred my Lord Archbifliop to fummon and 
 convein thame befoir the Lordis of High Commiffioune for tryell of the re- 
 levancie of thair excufes. 
 
 Huntlie. — Erroll. — My Lord Archbifliop reported, that according to the 
 
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58 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Apeil 1613. 
 
 conclufioune of the laft Synode, he wreitt to his Majeftie anent the Mar- 
 quis of Huntlie and Earle of ErroU, quhilk hes takin the effe6t following, 
 viz. The Marques is prefentlie at Court together with the Bilhop of Bre- 
 ohine, who hes dealt in conferens with him, of purpois (as is thoght) to 
 conforme him felf. Item, that certane ar apoynted to deall with the Earle 
 of Erroll. 
 
 Lady Parbroth. — Item, it is reported, that Gilbert Seatoune, immediatelie 
 efter the laft Synode, paft off the countrey, and that his mother, the Lady 
 of Parbroth, ofFeris to fubfcryue and fwear the Confeffioune of Fayth. 
 
 Andro Lord Gray confe/ftoune. — My Lord Archbifhop reported, that vpon 
 the laft Saboth, the elevinth of this inftant, Andro Lord Gray had, in pre- 
 fens of many honourable witneffes, fubfcryved and folemnlie fworne the 
 Confeffioune of Fayth, and thairafter did communicate in the paroche 
 kirk of St. Androis ; and hes promifed, at the terme of Witfonday next, to 
 remoue fuch of his domeftick fervantis as wer nominate at the vifitatioune 
 of the kirk of Fowles. His Lordlhips confeffioune being exhibite, wes or- 
 dained to be infert in the regifter adfuturam memoriam ; the tenour quhair 
 foUowes : — 
 
 I beleiv with my hart, with my toung confes, and with my hand suhscryue sefaldlie and sim- 
 pUe theis articles and poyntis of religioun after following, as I sail answer to God vpon my 
 salvatioun, and to men vpon my honour and credite. 
 
 I heliev and am suirlie perswadit that all thingis necessar for mens salvatioune ar conteinit 
 within the written word of God, that is to say, the authentick and canonicall buikes of the 
 Awld and New Testament. 
 
 I am suirlie perswadit and fuUie assuired that the making and adoratioune of images^ 
 ayther for thameselfis or for representatioune of God or any sainct, is idolatrie and forbidden 
 be the word of God. 
 
 I confes, grant, and am fullie perswadit, that be nature I am subject to sinne and damna- 
 tioune, and am delyverit from the guiltines thairof onlie and allenarlie be the frie and vnde- 
 servit grace of God for the merites and suiFerings of Jesus onlie. And thairfoir, I exclude my 
 workes, or the workis of any creature besyde Jesus from the meritorious caus of my salva- 
 tioune. 
 
 Albeit that good workis be na wayes the caus of my salvatioune, hot the grace of God and 
 Chrystis merite, quhilk is apprehendit and applyit be the instrument of fayth ; yet as I beleiv 
 and profes that good workis ar to be done for the obediens to God, for pacefiing my awin con- 
 sciens, and that I may glorifie God be good example to vtheris ; this I affirme, that fayth that 
 
April 1613. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 59 
 
 waateth good workis and ane holy lyS is deid and ineffectuallj and is nocht the instrument of 
 t^ew salvatioune and justificatioune. 
 
 I know and am fullie perswadit that fayth cometh hy heiring the Word of God preachedj 
 and that the sacramentis ar the sealis and confirmatiouns of the samine word ; and thairfor, I 
 ahhorr all kynd of service and administratioune publict in the kirk, ether of the word or sacra- 
 mentis, in ane vnknowen toung. 
 
 I acknowledge thajr ar two Sacramentis onlie apperteining to all christians in the New Tes- 
 tament, Baptisms and the Lordis Supper. 
 
 I confes that the breid and wyne ar nocht transubstantiate in the Lordis supper, hot only 
 change in thair vse ; and thairfor, the breid remaines breid, and the wyne, wjoie, efter the 
 wordis of the institutioune. The elementis, being that way sancteiide, ar nocht onlie signes, hot 
 also suir sealis of the giffing and receiving of the spirituall thing signified. 
 
 Since God wilbe servit in spirituall worship only according to his commandement, and that 
 prayer is ane of the principall poyntis of his service, and since that God be his word hath de- 
 clarit that to his Majestie only we awcht to pray, as to him who hath power almightie, mercie 
 endles, knowledg sufficient of all our misteris and miseries, outward and inward ; and since 
 thair is hot ane God and ane mediatour betwix God and man, Thairfoir to God only vidll I 
 pray, and will acknowledg and imploy the Lord Jesus allenarlie, and no vther in heavine nor 
 in the earth, for my mediatour, both of redemptioune and intercessioune. 
 
 I acknowledg that the Kings Majestie is supreme governour, immediatelie vnder God, over all 
 persons and in all causes, baith civill and ecclesiasticall, within his Majesties awin dominiounes, 
 and that no forrein estaites or preist hes any jurisdictione over me in any of the foirsaidis 
 causes. 
 
 And finaUie, with my hart I ioyne my self with the Kirk of Scotland, that publictlie ac- 
 cording to the present lawes of the countrey professis the reformed religioun, preached be the 
 ordinar ministeris that publictlie and avowedlie preach the same, and as our soveraine lord 
 the Kings Majestie, in his awin persone, and be his lawes, makis professioune thairof. I acknow- 
 ledg the said Kirk of Scotland to be ane pairt of the trew visible Kirk, and I ioyne thairto as 
 ane trew member thairof. And theis articles I subscryve and sweir simplie and sincerelie as 
 thei stand, without equivocatioune or mentall reservatioune, so saue me God in that gryt day. 
 
 Sic subscribitur. Gray. 
 
 The witnesses, my Lord Archbishop of St. Androis, Mr. Georg Young rectour of the Vni- 
 
 versitie, my Lord Commissar, Duncane Balfour provest, Jhone Amot and Mr. William Weyms 
 
 bailyies. Sir Jhone Lermonth of Balcomie knight, Mr. Robert Lermonth advocat, the Laird of 
 
 Corstown, Mr. Arthour Puthie, Mr. William Lumisden, Mr. Andro Mortown, with vtheris dyvers. 
 
 Grm/. — And becaus the monumentis of idolatrie painted in the kirk 
 of Fowles ar nocht as yet removed, the Synode giffes be thir prefentis full 
 power and commiffioun to Mrs. Andro Clayhills, Jhone Duncane, Robert 
 
60 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1613. 
 
 Rind, and Andro Mortown to pas to the faid kirk, and abolifh altogether 
 the afoirfaid monumentis ; as alfo for bringing to conformitie fuch of my 
 Lordis fervantis as war nominate in the vifitatioune to be dealt with. 
 
 8ef. 3« l'^ Apryk. 
 
 Ifabell Lundie contra Jhone Aitone Anent the complaint maid be Ifo- 
 
 bell Lundie, fifter-germane to vmquhile Robert Lundie of Balgonie, vpon 
 Jhone Aitone, making mentioune in eifeft that quhairas fex yeiris fince, 
 or thairby, the faid Jhone had contra6tit mariage with her, and thair 
 bandis proelamit in the kirk of Merkinlh lawfuUie ; lyk as the faid Jhone 
 had, vpon faythfull promeis of mariage, had carnall copulatioune with her ; 
 nochtwithflanding, the faid Jhone nocht only hes defFerrit to accomplifla the 
 mariage with her, bot alfo intending to ioyne himfelf to another, hes con- 
 trafted mariage with Criftian Bofwell, and hes caufit proclame thair 
 bandis in the kirkis of KinglefRe and Portmoak : Craving thairfor that the 
 minifteris of the faidis kirkes may be commandit to defifl from further 
 proclamatioune of thair bandis, and the faid Jhone may be compellit to 
 accomplifh the mariage with the complainer. The faid Jhone, being de- 
 mandit anent the premiffes, denyit her complaint, as it is conceived. The 
 Synode, nocht finding tham willing to fettle that mater amicablie, re- 
 ferred thame to the Judge Ordinar ; and ordained the faid Ifobell to in- 
 tend and beginne proces within the fpace of twentie dayes, and to profe- 
 cute the fame with all diligens. In the meantyme, the proclamatiouns 
 of the bandis of the faidis Jhone and Crifliane to flay, and no minifler to 
 grant to thame mariage till ether the proces be finiflied and concludit, or 
 ellis the faid Ifobell remis in profecuting the fame. 
 
 Report, Burley. — Mrs. Patrik Lyndefay and Thomas Douglas returned 
 ane anfwer from my Lord of Burley, that he is refolved anent the trewth of 
 religioun, had communicate in London, and wold, at any tyme dewlie 
 fortold, receiv the communione, nothing having hinderit him laitlie ex- 
 ceptand vpon greif at fome perfones who had mifreported him to the 
 Kings Majeftie. His anfweir being alfo direfted to the Aflemblie in 
 wreitt, was ordainit to be regiftrat ; the tenour quhairof foUowes : 
 
April 1613. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 61 
 
 Mr. Patrik Lyndesay and Mr. Thomas Douglas, being direct to me from the reverend as- 
 semblie now conveinit at this present Synode, thair desyre was to know if I wold communi- 
 catCj or if I had communicate since this tyme twelmonth. I answeirit thame, that I cowld 
 nocht refuis to tak my sacrament (vpon fyftein dayes premonitioune for making preparatione 
 at any tyme when thei desyrit ;) hot presentlie I cowld nocht communicate, nocht for any 
 scruple of religioune, hot for scruple of consciens in ane mater quhilk particularlie I impertit 
 to thame. Thairfoir I willed thame, vpon this reasonable caus, that thei wold mak my ex- 
 cuis ; with protestatioune, that immediatelie the caus being removed, I sowld effectuate thair 
 desyre at any tyme or in any place thei wold appoynt. I haue now taken occasione to direct 
 thir presentis to desyre that this my lawfull excuis, sincerelie manifested be me, may be takin 
 in gude part, as his who will bestow the hazard of his lyf and spending of his blood in defens 
 of that Religioune professit be his Majestie and authorizetbe theis Kirkes within his dominions. 
 In witnes quhairof, I haue subscryvit this presentis with my hand, at my ludging in St. An- 
 drois, the fourtenth day of Apryle the yeir of God I" VI° and thrittein yeiris. 
 
 Sic subscribitur, Balfoub. 
 
 S"' [3 ?] Balfour of Muntquhany, witnes. 
 S^- QH T\ Balfoub of Baledmonth, ■witnes. 
 
 Agnes Anflruther. — The brethren of the Exerceis of Kirkaldie ordanit 
 to prefent to my Lord Archbifliope ane dittay againft Agnes Anflruther, 
 fufpeft of witchcraft, that being found of weght fho may be perfewed be 
 the Kings advocate. 
 
 Regi/ter. — It is ftatute and ordainit, that evrie Exerceis haue ane authen- 
 tick regifter of the manfes and gleibis of all the Kirkes within thair pre- 
 cin6t, the defignations and particuler eftate of thame ; and that thei pre- 
 fent the fame to the next Synode. 
 
 Mans, Gleib. — Item, that ilk Exerceis tak tryell if thair be any of thair 
 number who hes fett his mans or gleib to any vther perfone, that the of- 
 fender herein may be puniflied. 
 
 Scok, Bruntiland. — It is reported, that as yet thair can nocht be had ane 
 grammer fcole in Bruntiland, the councell of the towne being flaw thairin, 
 and contenting thame felfis with ane who teaches thair bairnes to reid 
 and wreitt. Forfamikle as it wes anis concludit in ane vifitatioune, that 
 ane grammer fcole falbe had within that burgh, and it is moft neceflar 
 that it be fo, thairfor it is ordainit that letteris be rayfed vpon the A6t of 
 vifitatioune, etc. 
 
 Quejiio, Lowmn. — Anent the queflioune proponit be the minifter of 
 
62 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1613. 
 
 Lownan, concerning ane woman, who being of age fourtie yeiris or thair- 
 about, and yet vnbaptized, her father refuifing in this to do the dewtie of 
 ane parent at her birth, quhilk being reveilit to her be her mother at the 
 tyme of her deceis, flio hes ane long tyme conceiled the fame, and now 
 maift earhiftlie craved the feall of baptifine ; It is concludit, that exaft 
 tryall falbe takin if fho may be found to haue bein baptized, and incais 
 no evidens may be had thairof, the woman fall compeir befoir the Exer- 
 ceis of Arbroth, and declair as is abouexpremit, and thairafter falbe bap- 
 tized. 
 
 Tryell, Lyndefay. — Publi6t requifitioune maid, and als who had any 
 thing to lay to the charge of any of the brethren in the boundis aboue 
 defigned, requyred to compeir and propone the fame. The brethren wer 
 removed as vfe is, be thair awin numberis. No fault wes found in thair 
 lyfis or do6trine ; alwayes Mr. David Lindefay, minifter at Kinnettellis, 
 wes rebuiked for vfing moe numberis of poyntis, and in another maner, 
 nor becommeth the gravitie of ane minifter : And is ordainit to abftein 
 from ficlyk in tyme coming. 
 
 The Visitatioune of the Kirkes of Kinfans and Kilspindie, 
 AT THE Kirk of Kilspindie foirsaid, 1 September 1613. 
 
 Mans and Gleib. — Efter invocatioune of the holy name of God, and doc- 
 trine proponit be the faid ryght Reverend Father, vpon Ps. 119, mem, Mr. 
 Alexander Bruce, minifter at Kinfans, wes found nocht to be refident, be 
 ■eafone he wantis ane mans altogether, and ane pairt of the gleib. For 
 remedie quhairof, it is appoynted, that the Bilhop of Dunkeld and Mr. 
 William Buchannane proveft of Methuen, fall defigne the fame pnmo 
 quoque tempore ; and the minifter is ordained to intend a6tioun for obtein- 
 ing poffeffioune of the fame befoir the next Synode, vnder paine of fuf- 
 penfioune fra the miniftrie. Being removed, wes found and declared be 
 all that wer prefent to be of blameles lyf and found dodrine. 
 
 No excommunicatis found, noncommunicantis, papiftes, or thair re- 
 faitteris. 
 
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Sept. 1613. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 63 
 
 Scole. — Thair is ane fcolmaifter, James Carnegie, who wes allowed. And 
 for intertainment of the fcole in all tyme coming, it is concludit, be com- 
 moune advyfe and confent, that evrie ane within the faid parochine la- 
 bouring ane plewch gaitt of land, fall pay yeirlie to the fcolmafter thrit- 
 tein Ihillings four d., and ilk bairn within the parochine tawcht within 
 the fcole fall pay quarterlie fex fhillings awcht d. 
 
 Item, it is found,*that thei haue ane box, and provide for the poor. It 
 is ordained, that all penalties exafited of tranfgrefforis be imployed to the 
 vfe of the poor. 
 
 The fabrick of the kirk found in good cace. It is ordained, that the 
 parochinaris build the kirk dykes according to the aft of Parliament. 
 Item, that no buriall be permitted' within the kirk, and that the offenderis 
 in that fort pay xl. iibs. 
 
 The kirk is ane kirk of Scone, having in ftipend the vicariage, whilk 
 the minifler is ordained to lift in corporibus, vnder paine of fufpenfioun. 
 Thair is affigned, mairover, fyue ^balder vifituall, thrid pairt beir, twa part 
 meill. 
 
 Thair SeJJioune. — Elders, Adame Rae of Pitfindie, Patrik Chalmeris of 
 Savathie, James Chalmeris of Segiden, Henrie Browne of Panfhill, Georg 
 Scott of Kirkftyle, William Lyndefay of Haggilhall, James Huntar of 
 Patlowre, &c. 
 
 KiLSPINDIE. — RaITT. 
 
 Mr. James Row, minifler, refident at the kirk of Kilfpindie, is found 
 to teach onlie at the faid kirk, and is to beginne the next Saboth the 
 Prophecie of Hofeah. 
 
 It is ordained, that in tyme coming, he fall beginne fermone preceiflie 
 at ten houres, thairefter hold thair Seffioune, and catecheis ane part of 
 the parochine in the efternoone ; and that the abfentis fall pay, ilk maif- 
 ter ij s., ilk fervant xij d. 
 
 Mini/ier. — The faid Mr. James being removed, and the parochinaris 
 inquyred anent his lyf and dodrine. It wes objefted, that he reforted over 
 mikle to the burgh of Peirth, fpeciallie vpon the Satterday, at quhilk tyme 
 he, being gifFen to drink, returns evill difpofed to teach vpon the Saboth. 
 
64 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1613. 
 
 Item, that he takis no paine to ftudie, and is giffen to drink ; as alfo, that 
 he had for the fpace of dyvars yeiris bygane intrometit with the penalties 
 and poor folkis filver, and convertit the fame to his awin vfe. The foir- 
 faidis declarations being verie fcandalous, the faid Mr. James wes ad- 
 monifhed and rebuiked becaus of thame. The further cenlure alwayes 
 continowed till the next Synode. 
 
 Kilfpindie. — Item, it is found, that the rooffs of the kirk is verie ruinous, 
 for reparatioune quhairof, and for bigging ane pulpitt, it is concludit, that 
 ane taxatioune be rayfed of twa hundreth ^ the twa pairt thairof to 
 
 be payed be the parochinaris, and the thrid part be the perfone. 
 
 Raitt. — Item, it is thocht meitt and concludit, that the kirk of Raitt 
 be repayred. The maner efter quhilk the faid kirk falbe ferved is to be 
 fett downe after the fame falbe buildit. 
 
 Buriall. — Item, that the minifler dilate all fuch as haue buried any 
 corps into the kirk within 12 moneth bygane. And in tyme coming no 
 buriall to be within the kirk vnder paine of xl tibs. to the offendar ; and 
 that the Laird of Kilfpindie for offending heirin be fummoned befoir the 
 High Commiffioune. 
 
 Thair ar no papifl-es, or refaittoris of thame. 
 
 Scok. — It is found, that thair is na commoune fcole for educatioune of 
 the yowth, be reafone that no provifioune hes bein maid for ane fcolmaif- 
 ter ; ffor remedie quhairof, it is concludit, that with all diligens thair be 
 jDrovydit ane qualified perfone who may be able to help the minifler, for 
 quhois intertainement the minifler, with his awin confent, is appoynted to 
 pay yeirlie twentie tibs., and everie ane labouring ane ploughgaitt of land 
 in other of the parochins foirfaid fall pay yeirlie xiij §. iiij d., and ilk bairne 
 tawcht in the fcole quarterlie fall pay vj s. viij d. 
 
 Gleib. — The gleib of Kilfpindie nocht being fullie defigned. It is ap- 
 poynted, that ane commiffioune be giffen for defigning the fame, and that 
 tryell be takin if thair be any land within the parochine belonging to the 
 perfone, to beginne thairat. The mans and gleib of Raitt to be defio-ned 
 at the bigging thairof. The kirk is ane of Scone, having the vicariage 
 and fex chalderis vi6tuall. 
 
 ' Left blank in the MS. 
 
Sept. 1613. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 65 
 
 The Visitatioune of the Kirkes of Kynnaird, Liff, Logie, 
 
 AND InNERGOWRIE, InSHTUR, AND FoRGOWND, AT THE KiRK OF 
 
 longforgound, vpon the thrid day of september 1613. 
 
 Kynnaird. 
 
 Efter invocatioune of Godis holy name and dofitrine be the faid rycht 
 Reverend Father vpon the 1 Pet. 4, a principio, Mr. Robert Sommer, 
 minifter at Kynnaird, is found to be refident within the parochine, but 
 nocht vpon ane mans, thair being no mean for obteining mans or gleib. 
 Item, to teach anis vpon the Saboth, his text, Pro v. 15 and 24, and to 
 hold the feffioun efter fermone, as alfo to catecheis in the efternoone. 
 Being removed, vres allowed. 
 
 The communioun celebrate 20 Junij laft. The Lairdis of Kinnaird, 
 elder and younger, communicate not. 
 
 No excommunicatis, papiftes, or thair refaittoris. 
 
 It is found, that thei cair for the puir, and haue ane box, quhilk is ap- 
 poynted to be keiped be Patrik Will, and the minifter to keip the key. 
 
 Item, thair is ane fcole tawght be Robert Awfone, quho being removed 
 for tryell, it wes obieded againft him that he is mikle giifen to drink, 
 and in his drunkennes to outragious fpeeches. He wes thairfoir rebuiked, 
 and further cenfure of him remitted to the next Synode, to the quhilk he 
 wes fummoned apud a£ta. 
 
 LiFF, Logie, Innergowrie. 
 
 Mr. Jhone Duncane, minifter, is found refident at the kirk of LifF; to 
 teach at LifF befoir noon on the Saboth ; his text, S. Jhone, cap. vlt. ; and 
 at Innergourie efter noon, his text, Pf. 23, and to hold the feffioune for all 
 at LifF. Being removed, wes allowed. 
 
 The communioune celebrate in the moneth of Auguft 1612, and nocht 
 fince for inlaik of the Elementis, vpon default of my Lord of Scone ; al- 
 wayes thei ar prefentlie preparing for the fame to be celebrate with con- 
 venient diligens. 
 
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68 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1613. 
 
 of Mains and heritouris, that thei may grant to him yeirlie theis thrittein 
 boUis viftual] whilk is fufpendit indureing the lyftym of Mr. Robert Bruce ; 
 wheirwith the minifter being fatiffeit, may altogether leaue off from ferv- 
 ing Strikmartine. 
 
 Scole — Item, thei haue ane commoune fcole tawcht be Jhone Petrie. 
 
 The kirk of Mains is of the Abbacie of Arbroth, having in ftipend four 
 chalder meill, half chalder beir, half chalder aittes ; and thrittein boUis 
 viduall as yet nocht poffefft, but fufpendit induring Mr. Robert Bruice 
 his lyftyme. William Bruice poflefles the vicariage, being provydit thairto 
 of old. 
 
 Strikmartine belongeth to the burgh of Edinburgh, and hes in ftipend 
 four fcoir tibs. 
 
 MURHOUS. 
 
 Mr. Henrie Duncane, minifter, is found to teach on the Saboth befoir 
 noone : text, A6b. 5 ; bot hes no ordinar catechifing, becaus thair is no 
 meiting throcht defawlt of vptaking the penalties. For amendement 
 wheirof, it is ordained, that ane commiffioune be rayfed for executing the 
 A6ts of Parliament to my Lord Balmerinocht, th^ Laird of Powrie, Alex- 
 ander Fotheringham, William Guthrie, and the minifter ; the foirnamed 
 four promifed to accepte. 
 
 Lykas, it is concludit be commoune advyfe, that in tyme comeing the 
 heritour abfent from fermone or catechifing fall pay 6 s. 8 d. ; the hufband- 
 man two s. ; the fervant or cotterman 1 2 d. toties quoties. 
 
 The minifter and feffioune dilated David Fotheringham, ane profaner of 
 the Saboth day, and drunkard, noncomunicant, contemner of the miniftrie, 
 v(fho lykwayes vpon the 15 day of Auguft laft bypaft, paft to mercatt, be- 
 ing the Saboth day, and having fold his wyfF, thairvpon fell in ploy. For 
 the foirfaidis filthie crymes he is to be charged to the High Commiffioun.i 
 
 Item, thair being no fcole, it is concludit that ane fcolemaft6r be pro- 
 
 ' This is the only instance which the Editor has observed in Scotland of a practice not un- 
 common among the lowest vulgar in England, even at the present day, founded on the absurd 
 notion that a man may lawfully sell his wife, provided he does so in the open market, with a 
 halter around her neck. 
 
Sept. 1613. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 69 
 
 vydit, for whois intertainement the minifter willinglie offred yeirlie four 
 merkis money ; and with commoune advys and confent, it is ordainit and 
 concludit further, that everie ane within the faid parochine labouring ane 
 plewch gaitt of land fall pay yeirlie to the fcolemafter threttein ftiillings 
 four d., and ilk bairne within the parochine tawcht within the fcole, fall 
 pay quarterlie 6 s. 8 d. 
 
 The kirk is of the Abbacie of Arbroth, having in ftipend fex chalder 
 thrie bollis vi6tuall, and the vicariage. The minifter is difcharged to fett 
 any tack thairof vnder paine of deprivatione. 
 
 The Seffioneris prefentlie admitted : my Lord Balmerinocht, Laird of 
 Ogilvie, Alexander Fotheringham, William Guthrie of Weftgrange, &c. 
 
 Manifuith. 
 
 Mr, Andrew Clayhillis, minifter, is found to teach twyfe on the Saboth : 
 text Luke 6. It is concludit, that he fall teach anis and catecheis ane 
 portioune of the parochine in the efternoon, and for that efFeft the paro- 
 chine to be divydit in quarteris. The minifter being removed wes ap- 
 proven. 
 
 Thair being no fcole for inftru£tioune of the yowth, it is concludit, that 
 ane fcolemafter be provydit, for whois intertainement it is concludit, with 
 commoune advys and confent, that evrie ane within the faid parochine 
 labouring ane plewch gaitt of land, fall pay yeirlie to the fcolemafter 13 s. 
 4 d., and ilk bairne within the parochine tawcht within the fcole fall pay 
 quarterlie 6 s. 8 d. 
 
 The mans and gleib ar perfyte. 
 
 It is concludit, according to Gods word and a6ls of the Kirk, that all 
 laboureris on the Saboth, in any tyme of yeir, fall mak publick repentans. 
 
 The minifter and feffioune meinit to my Lord Archbifhop, and fhew 
 that the brigg of Monyfuith wes licklie to ruine, and craved that his 
 Lordftiip v^old gif advys for preventing the fame. It is thairfoir concludit, 
 that the fame be motioned in the next Synode. 
 
 The Seffloune. — William Durhame of Grange, Henrie Ramfay of Ar- 
 downy, William Durhame of Vmmochy, &c. 
 
70 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1613 
 
 The Synode of that pairt of the Diocie of St. Andros, whilk 
 lyeth benorth forth, holdin in the said citie vpon the 
 Fyft and Sext da yes of October 1 613, be the rycht reverend 
 Father in God, George Archbishop of St. Andros. 
 
 Seffio 2**- inJcoUs Sdvatorianis. 
 
 Huntly. — Anent the proceiding with the Marquis of Huntlie, my Lord 
 Archbifhop fliew, that he had yeildit almoft in all the headis of religioune ; 
 and had, befoir the Kings Majeftie, certaine of the Bifhops of Ingland, 
 and the Biftiop of Brechine, fubfcryved the fame, and refted only vnre- 
 folved in the mater of the Sacrament. Atour my Lord Archbiflxop pre- 
 fented to the Synode ane letter dire6t from the Marqueis, and craved thair 
 advys thairanent. The tenour of the letter folio wes : 
 
 My Honourable good Lord, 
 
 I have wreitin this present only to put your Lordship in memorie, according 
 to his Majesties directioune, that it wold pleis your Lordship, at this conventioune, to gif me 
 suspensioune of my excommunicatioune during my residens in Ingland and awayting on his 
 Majesties service thair ; quhilk I hoip your Lordship vvill geitt eifectuate at this t3Tne. I 
 thought to haue come sowth myself to haue conferrit with your Lordship, hot I find my self 
 sompart diseasit since my last comming from the Hielandis, quhilk is the occasioune that I may 
 nocht travill for the present. Swa, my loving dewtie rememhritt, I will your Lordship most 
 loving at all power. 
 
 Sic subscribitur Huntlye. 
 
 At Huntlie this 2 of Octoher. 
 
 The Synode advyfes my Lord Archbifhop to direft ane letter to his 
 Majeflie, bearing that vpon the Marqueis his fubfcriptioune alredy gifFen, 
 firft, in this countrey, and next in [his] Hienes prefens, the confequentis 
 and eifeftis of his excommunicatioune be difpenfit with, and the faid Mar- 
 queis be licenciate to repair to his Majeftie and lieges, as alfo be prefent 
 at the publift prayeris of the Kirk, vntill the next Synode to be holdin in 
 this place, God willing ; but with expres provifioune, that no benefite be 
 granted to him be the Kirk of Ingland, fpeciallie that he be nocht ad- 
 
Oct. 1613. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 71 
 
 mitted to the Sacrament of the Lordis Supper, vntill he be formallie ab- 
 folved from excommunicatioun be the Kirk of Scotland. 
 
 ErroU. — Anent the Earle of ErroU, who lyes as yet excommunicate, it 
 is concludit, that for winning him, if it be poffible, he falbe requyred to 
 heir conferens of fuch brethren as falbe appoynted thairto, repair to the 
 heiring of the Word and publift prayeris of the Kirk, and vpon the per- 
 formans of the faidis conditiounes, his excommunicatioun to be dilpenfed 
 with in the effeftis and confequentis : vtherwayes, vpon his refuifall of 
 the premiffes, it is concludit, that his Majeftie be dealt with to remove him 
 aff the countrey, and executing vpon him, as is prefcryved in the adis • of 
 Parliament ; as alfo, that ftraitt inhibitioune be renewit to all perfons 
 that thei refort nocht vnto him. And to this effeft, Mrs. Patrik Linde- 
 fay and Robert Howie ar ordained to attend him on Thurfday next, and 
 to deall with him as faid is ; and incais thei premove nothing, my Lord 
 Archbifhop is to adverteis the Exercifes with diligens, that the excom- 
 municatione may be intimat of new. 
 
 CraighaU. — Item, thei ar ordained to conveine befoir thame the Laird 
 of CraighaU, and charge [him] vnder paine of cenfures of the Kirk, to 
 caus his children repair to the kirk and refaue the facrament. 
 
 Gicht. — My Lord Archbifhop reportit, that the Laird of Gicht hes en- 
 terit in dealing with the Kirk, for his refolutioun is confyned be the Lordis 
 of High CommifEoune to remaine within St. Andros, and conferre with 
 certaine brethren nominate for that effeft vntill Candlemes next ; and in- 
 cais of his nocht refolutioune at the faid day, found cautioune vnder the 
 paine of ten thowfand merkis to pas aff the countrey. Quhairvpon thei had, 
 in thair faid commiffioune, fufpendit his excommunicatioun to the faid day. 
 
 A. An/iruther. — The Exerceis of Kirkaldie haue giffen no dittay againft 
 Agnes Anflruther, fufpeft of witchcraft. They ar ordainit to colle6t what 
 thei may haue, and fend the fame, with thair moderatour and ane of thair 
 brethren, within 15 dayes, to my Lord Archbifhop. 
 
 Kilmanie. — Anent the mans^ of Kilmanie, Thair being fome of the pa- 
 roehinaris who offer to contribute for building the fame, the minifter is 
 advyfed to tak what 'he may haue be that meane ; and in the meantyme 
 is ordainit to be Inflant in the work himfelf. 
 
72 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1613. 
 
 Gray. — Mr. Andro Mortowne, be his letter, ftiew that my Lord Gray 
 will demolilh fuch of the paintrie as is offenfiue ; and that his fervantis 
 ar to communicate within fyftein dayes. 
 
 Seff. 3"- 
 
 Atl Regifters. — Thair being no regifters maid be the particular Exercifes 
 of the eftate and defignationes of the manfes and gleibis within thair 
 boundis, with thair marches and mithes, as wes concludit in the former 
 Affemblie, It is ordained, as befoir, that ilk Exerceis provyde ane, and pre- 
 fent the fame to the next Synode, bearing fuch as thei may haue ; as alfo, 
 that thei try out fuch as haue fett mans or gleib. 
 
 Mr. James Row. — Anent the cenfure of Mr. James Row, minifter at 
 Kilfpindie, referrit from the vifitatione of the faid kirk, the Synode re- 
 buikes him grauelie, and admonilhed him nocht to frequent the burgh of 
 Perth. 
 
 Mr. William Wifhart, Fettercaime. — Anent the fupplicatione giifen in 
 be Mr. William Wilhart, minifter at Fettercairne, craving in effe6t, that 
 feing he hes fervit heirtofoir in the miniftrie with fuch fmall provifioune 
 as nocht being able to intertaine him and his familie ; whairthrocht he hes 
 bein conftrained to dilapidate his awin patrimonie ; as alfo, that throcht 
 inlaik of ane mans, whairvpon he may be refident at the faid kirk, he is 
 oftymes compellit to travell to the preiudice of his health : Thairfoir liber- 
 tie may be gifFen to him of tranfportatione to any vther place wherto it 
 fall pleis God and this Kirk to call him. The Synode, knowing the veri- 
 tie of the premiffes, grantis vnto him libertie as faid is ; and, in the mean- 
 tyme, ordaihes that the Moderatour of the Merns fall vifite the faid kirk, 
 defigne the mans and gleib thairof, and caus build the mans primo quoque 
 tempore. 
 
 Regraitt Jvflices of Peace. — Anent the greifF proponit by divers Exer- 
 cifes, that thair particular congregationes ar orderit be ane charge from 
 the Juftices of peace, and commandit to pay certane fowmes foorth of the 
 readieft of the filvgr coUefted to thair awin poor, to fuch vfe as the faidis 
 Juftices haue appoynted the fame to ; quherby the poor anis wilbe grytim- 
 
April 1614. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 73 
 
 lie prejudged, and the charitie of men abftrafted ; The Synode concludit, 
 that Mrs. Jhone Mitchelfone, Alexander Glaidftanis, and Robert Buchan- 
 nan fall go to my Lord Chancellour, and in thair name craue that no horning 
 haue place againft the miniftrie in the a6tioune, till firft thei be heard be- 
 for the Counfell. Item, that ane letter be direfted to the Laird of Bogie 
 that no horning be vfed till the luftices of peace convein. At the quhilk 
 tyme, commifRoun is giffen to Mrs. Jhone Dykis, Jhone Gillafpie, Wil- 
 liam Scott, William Cranftowne, and Robert Roch, with expres mandate 
 to attend that melting of the faidis iuftices in Coupar, vpon the firft 
 Tyfday of November, propone fuch reafones as God fall furnilh to thame, 
 and deall that no fuch exaftioune be impofed. 
 
 Bridge, Monyfuiih. — The Synode, confidering how profitable the Bridge 
 of Monyfuith is, and neceffar to the countrey, hes concludit, that the 
 brethren of this Synode fall recommend the eflate and help thairof to 
 thair parochins when it falbe requyred. 
 
 Ad; plantatione. — Item, it is concludit, that when any kirk within this 
 Synode fall happin to vaik, ane cair falbe had of fuch as being alreadie 
 enterit in the miniftrie ar evill provydit, that thei be preferrit to expec- 
 tantis, and recommendit to be prefented to his Majeftie. 
 
 The Visitatione of the Kirkes of Inneraritie and Mathie, 
 
 8 April, 1614. 
 
 TryeU, Miniji&r. — Mr. David Williamfon, minifter, is found to have 
 bein admitted to the miniftrie be Mrs. Jhone Ramfay and Jhone Rigg ; 
 refident in the new mans of Inneraritie ; teachis ordinarlie in winter at 
 Inneraritie, and in fommer dternatis vicibm ; his text, the Epiftle to Phi- 
 lemon ; keepis the Seffioun in the efternoone : Being removed, it was 
 regraitted, that he teachis not in the kirk of Mathie. 
 
 Thair ar nane fufpeft of witchcraft or adulterie. Na noncommuni- 
 cantis or excommunicatis. 
 
 Provifioune. — ^The provifioune of the kirkes. Inneraritie, Mr. David is 
 perfone and vicare thairof. The Laird of Powrie Fotheringhame, tackif- 
 
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74 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. May 1614. 
 
 man, paying in dewtie thrie himdreth merkis money. Mathie, ane kirk 
 of the abbacie of Coupar, whairto is affigned 200 merkis and ane chalder 
 of meill, whilk is nocht baillie poffeffed. 
 
 It is ordained, that the roll of the poor of both parochins be takin vp, 
 and the poor provydit for. 
 
 At the Kirk ofErroU, 10 April, 1614. — Mr. Jhone Strange, ane of the 
 regentis of St. Leonards college, admitted to the holy miniflrie within 
 the faid kirk. 
 
 Scole. — Item, for intertainement of ane fcole for educatione of the youth 
 of the parochine in tyme comming, it is concludit, be commoune confent of 
 the gentlemen, heritouris, eldaris, deacons, and parochinaris prefent, That 
 evrie [perfon] occupying ane pund land fall pay yeirlie to the fcolemaifter 
 13 s. 4 d., and ilk bairne tawcht in the fcole fall pay quarterlie 10^, 
 
 At the Kirk of Fowlis, 11 April. — Mr. Henrie Futhie, minifter at Kin- 
 nell, having libertie of tranfportatioune, was admitted to the miniftrie of 
 the Kirkis of Fowlis and Lundie. 
 
 The Synode of that pairt of the diocie of St. Androis which 
 
 LYETH BENORTH FoRTH, HOLDIN WITHIN THE SAID CITIE, THE 3d 
 
 AND 4th of May, 1614. 
 Sejio 2"- 
 
 Huntlie. — It is reported, that the Marqueis of Huntlie is paft aif the 
 countrey into Ingland. 
 
 Erroll. — Item, my Lord Archbifhop reported, that the moderator and 
 brethren of the Exerceis .of Turreff had gifFen teftimonie to the Earle of 
 Erroll anent the heiring of the Word reverentlie, and conferens thairvpon ; 
 as alfo, of the good hoip thei had of further to be done be him : Quhair- 
 vpon further continowation had bein giffen to the faid Earle. The tefti- 
 monie foirfaid wes redd and confiderit; the Synode advyfes the Archbifhop, 
 efter the expyring [of] the day granted alreadie to the faid Earle, to grant 
 
May 1614. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 75 
 
 no further continowatione except he giff fome gryter evidens that he will 
 conforme him felf. 
 
 Memor. — Item, fforfamikle as dyvers papiftes haue, fra tyme to tyme, 
 vpon hoip of thair converfioune, procured delayes of the executioune of 
 the lawes againfl thame, nevertheles ar nocht thairby amendit, bot rather 
 moir indured, It is concludit, that ane generall letter be direfted to the 
 Kings Majeflie, Secreitt Counfell, and Lordis of High CommifRoune, de- 
 fyreing that no further continowatione be granted to fuch, but that the 
 lawes may be executt againft thame, at leift thei removed of the countrey. 
 
 Agnes Anflruiher. — The Exerceis of Kirkaldie having as yet giffen no 
 dittay againft Agnes Anftruther, fufpeft of witchcraft ; for the whilk thei 
 ar rebuiked ; and ordained to put it in mundo, and delyver the fame to 
 Mrs. Robert Buchannane, William Buchannane, and Henrie Philp, that 
 thei may fie it, and report to the conferens. 
 
 Paintrie Fowlis. — It is reported, be Mr. Henrie Futhie, that my Lord 
 Gray, hauing prefentlie workmen, hes promifed to abolilh the paintrie in 
 the kirk of Fowles. The faid Mr. Henrie is ordained to vrge performans 
 thairof, and to report the faid 1 7 day of Maij. 
 
 Th. Laumonih. — Item, it is reported, that Mr. Thomas Lawmonth is 
 planted in the miniftrie at the kirk of Scony. 
 
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 Quejiio of defertione. — Anent the queftioune proponit to the Synode, as 
 followes : Ane maried man being fugitive for ane alledged cryme, and 
 having deferted his wyfF the haill fpace of elevine yeiris, and feing thair is 
 no certaintie of his death or lyif ; queritw, if the beneiite of mariage may 
 be granted to his wyff, earniftlie fuitting the fame ? It is anfwerit affir- 
 matiue, efter proces deulie led as followes, viz. That the pairtie purfewed 
 be fummoned be thrie feverall fummondis fuccejjiue, at the paroche kirk, 
 whair he had his laft refidens, the mercatt croce of the head burgh of the 
 ftiyre whairin the faid parochin lyes, and at the pear of Leyth, to compeir 
 befoir the Archbilhop, at ane certaine day and place, to heir and fie the 
 perfone defendar decemit to haue malitiouflie deferted his faid fpous, if 
 
76 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. May 1614. 
 
 he be alyue, or els to be depairted tbis lyfF: And, in any of the foirfaidis 
 cafes, the pairtie perfewar to be decernit to haue libertie to marie as ane 
 frie perfone in the Lord. Evrie ane of the faidis citationes Juccejjiue to 
 be vpon thrie fcoir dayes exdufiue ; whilk being dewlie ferved,, and no 
 compeirans of the pairtie perfewed, or any of his faidis freindis in his 
 name, alledgeand ane reafonable caus why decreitt fowld nocht be giffen 
 as faid is, decreitt is to be giffen in favour of the pairtie perfewar, granting 
 libertie to marie in the Lord, as is aboue expremit, 
 
 Ag. Anjlruther. — Is. Jhonefton. — ^The brethren appoynted to fight the 
 dittayes giifen againft Agnes Anftruther, reported, that the dittayes proue 
 her to haue been ane abufer of the people ; and that thei find ane gryt 
 dittay againft Ifobell Jhoneftowne. Seing the faid Agnes is prefentlie in 
 Edinburgh, the Lordis of Secreitt Counfell ar to be dealt with for caufing 
 apprehend her, and put her to an aflife. And feing the Ifobell Jhoneftowne 
 is in Newburgh, my Lord Archbifhop is to deall with my Lord Lundores 
 for charging her to vnderly the law. 
 
 Penitentis refohit — Compeirit in fackloth Jonet Wilfone, inceftuous, in 
 the parochine of Markinfti ; Conftantine Browne, adulterer in the paro- 
 chine of Infliture ; James Kinninmonth, inceftuous ; all having fatiffeit 
 the difcipline of thair kirkes, wer abfolved. 
 
 The Provincial Synode holdin in the Chapell of the Castell 
 OF St. Androis, vpon the sext day of Maii, 16T4. 
 
 Anent Minifters, etc. — Quhairas it is motioned, that fome minifteris hes 
 nocht celebrate the communioune vpon the day appoynted be his Ma- 
 jeftie, becaus it wes Eafterday, It is ordained, that the haill Bifhopis of 
 the province fall try what minifteris thei ar who haue omitted the fame ; 
 and eyther thame felfis inflift cenfure vpon thame of fufpenfioune or 
 deprivatioune ; or then gif advertifment to the faid Archbiftiop that he 
 may punifh thame accordinglie. 
 
 Huntly. — Item, it is concludit, that ane humble fupplicatione be maid to 
 his Majeftie for taking finall ordour with the Marqueis of Huntlie, who 
 
May 1614. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 77 
 
 is now in way to Court : ffor feing all the reft of the papiftes depend vpon 
 his example, and that his Majeftie hath bein ane good inftrument him 
 felf of his begunne converfioun, it is thocht meit, for his Majefties con- 
 fciens and honour, that that purpois be no longer delayed, but that he may 
 be fuUie reconciled to the Kirk, or then removed aff the countrey. 
 
 ErroU, etc, — Albeit his Majeftie hes appoynted fundrie dayes long bypaft 
 for removeing the Earle of ErroU, the Lairdis of Gicht, and Newtoune, 
 aff the countrey incaice of nocht conformitie, and that we haue giffen our 
 confent to the Privie Counfell to delay mony monethis and yeiris, and to 
 fuffer thame [to] abyde in the countrey in the hoip of thair converfioune ; 
 fince we find that thir prorogationes work no good, It is humblie to be 
 meinit to his Majeftie, that commandement may be giffen both to the 
 Chaneellour and Archbiftiop of St. Androis, that thei gif no longer delay. 
 But, incaice thei conforme nocht thame felfis befoir the laft day of Junie, 
 whilk is thair laft dyet, that thei eyther may be removed aff the countrey, 
 or put in clois waird. 
 
 It is alfo advyfed, be the haill prelatis and brethren, that fuch of thame 
 as haue voytt ether in Councell or High Commiffioune fall nocht confent 
 to any further continowatioune of the faidis perfones, vtherwayes to be 
 efteemed flack and cairles in the fervice of God and of the Kings Majef- 
 tie. Referving alwayes to the Kings Majeftie him felf his royall power 
 to command in theis maters, as to his incomparable wifdome falbe thocht 
 fitteft. 
 
 Item, that in refpeft of the Earle of Sutherland his long difobediens 
 and obftinacie, the Kings Majeftie will grant to him no further delay. 
 But, incaice he enter not into St. Androis, and hear the Word preachet, 
 and conferens, that he may be put aff the countey, or put into clois waird. 
 
 Rentdlis. — Item, it is ordained, that the haill Bifliops fall gif vp the 
 Rentallis of thair awin benefices, and of thair chaptoures, betwix this and 
 Martimes next ; and fall try, who haue fett tackis, or dilapidate the 
 fame. 
 
 CommiJJaris. — Item, becaus fome of the Commiflaries, who are eccle- 
 fiaftick iudges, ar fcandalous in thair lyffes, and fome haue lyen yeir and 
 day at the home, It is ordained, that fa many commiflaries, as haue nocht 
 
78 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. May 1614. 
 
 obtained ane teftimoniall of the Lordis of the Seffioune of thair qualifica- 
 tione and habilitie, fall, according to the Aft of Parliament, be cited be- 
 for thair Ordinar, with fome learned and wyfe men, thair affeffouris, to the 
 eife6t that, efter dew tryell, thei may be removed, and lawfuU perfons put 
 in thair rowme. 
 
 CJianons. — Item, fforfamikle as it is ane intollerable corruptioun that laik 
 perfons, having no calling or fundioun in the Kirk, fowld brook the places 
 of chanons, and ecclefiaftick dignities in Bifhops chaptoures, It is thoght 
 meitt, that all fuch perfons falbe cited befoir the Lordis of the High Com- 
 raiffioune, and ordour takin with thame, according to iuflice and reafone. 
 
 Act, Drunkardis. — Item, for reftraining the filthie a6t of drunkennes, it 
 is to be humblie beggit of his Majeflie, that ordour may be gifFen to the 
 Privie Counfell to dire6b letteres for publicatione of the aft and confti- 
 tutioune vnderwritten, viz. That any man being convi6t of drunkennes 
 fallbe, for the firft tyme, admoniflied be the ecclefiaftick iudge, that is to 
 fay, be the Archbilhop, Bifliop, High Commiffioune, or Seflioune of the 
 Kirk, and pay ane penaltie of 6 s. 8 d. ; iFor the fecond tyme, he fall make 
 publift repentans, and pay 40 s. ; and for the thrid tyme, falbe punilhed 
 with ecclefiaftick cenfure, and fyned in all things as fornicatoris ar or- 
 dained to be punifhed be the Aft of Parliament ; the ane half thairof to be 
 furthecommand to the Kings thefaurarie, the vther half dedicate ad pios 
 vfis be the difcretioune of the faid ecclefiaftick iudges, who fall happin 
 to try and convift the perfons foirfaidis. 
 
 Brethren confyned. — That humble fupplicatione be maid to the Kings 
 Majeftie for direfting the Secreitt Counfell to gif ane licence to Mrs. 
 William Row, Jhone Carmichael, William Scot, William Watfone, and 
 Jhone Scrymgeour, to repair to thair ordinar ecclefiaftick iudgementis, 
 and releiuing thame from thair confyning. 
 
 Commiffioneris to the Provinciall. — Item, It is ftatute and ordained, that 
 whatfoever perfone provydit to the chaptour kirkes within the diocies of 
 this province, being requyred be the Biftiop of the diocie to keep the pro- 
 vinciall meetings from yeir to yeir, refuifes to doe the fame, fall pay the 
 fowme of fourtie libs, penaltie for thair difobediens ; whilk fowme the 
 Bifliop of the diocie is ordained to vplift preceiflie from the delinquentis. 
 
Oct. 1614. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 79 
 
 And if fall happin that the perfones whome the bilhop fall requyre (as 
 moft meitt) to be prefent at the affemblies foirfaidis, to be fo meinlie pro- 
 vydit that thei ar nocht able to repair, as faid is, without thair gryt hurt 
 and preiudice, in that caice, the remanent of the diocie fall contribute for 
 defraying of his charges. And this aft to haue executioune vpon fuch 
 within the diocie of Murray, as being requyred to come, haue refiiifed. 
 
 3 Julij, 1614. — [Mr. James Carmichael younger admitted minifter at 
 the kirk of Elftanefuird.J 
 
 28 Augvft, 1614. — [Mr. David Meldrume planted in the miniflrie at 
 the kirk of Eglifgreig.] 
 
 The Synode of that pairt of the Diocie of St. Androis, which 
 
 LYETH VPON THE NORTH SYDE OF FoRTH, HOLDIN WITHIN THE GrYT 
 
 ScoLEs OF St. Salvatouris College, within the said citie, vpon 
 THE 4th and 5th October 1614. 
 
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 Effie Necay. — For fervice of the kirkes of Effie and Nevay, it is con- 
 cludit, that in tyme comming the parochinaris fall conveine two Sabothes 
 at Effie, and the thrid at the kirk of Nevay. 
 
 A. Anjiruther, — They who haue interefle ar to confer with my Lord 
 Archbifliop anent Agnes Anftruther, and [Ifobell] Jhonefloune, dilated 
 for witchcraft. 
 
 ErroU. — Roffie. — It is reported, that the Sabboth day is profained in 
 Erroll be holding of ane mercatt thairvpon : The minifler is ordained to 
 difcharge all mercatt, vnder the paine of the cenfures of the Kirk and 
 of excommunicatione, and thairafter to proceid againfl fuch as falbe found 
 to tranfgres. This in lykmaner to be intimate into the kirkes next adja- 
 cent, with the lyk certificatioune. Atour, that the minifter of Roffie tak 
 ordour with the walkeris in his parochine, that thei procure nocht the Sa- 
 both to be violate, vnder the lyk cenfure to be inflifted vpon thame. 
 
 Bruntiland. — Item, it is thocht oifenfiue that in the kirk of Bruntiland, 
 
80 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1615. 
 
 being ane eminent place, thair is no do6trine on the Saboth in the efter- 
 noon ; quhairanent the brethren of the Exerceis of Kirkaldie ar to tak 
 ordour, and for that effe6t call Mr. William Watfone befoir thame; againft 
 whilk, if he fall tak exceptioune be reafone of his confyning, the Synode 
 declares the fame nocht to be relevant. 
 
 The Synode holdin at St. Androis 3d and 4th Oct. 1615.^ 
 
 Difcipline. — The Synode earniftlie defyris the Archbifliop, with advyfe 
 of the Bifliopis and vther learned brethren, to take ordour for fetting 
 downe ane vniformitie of Difcipline. 
 
 Ladyes Parbroth and Craighdl. — It is reported from the Exerceis of 
 Coupar, that the Ladyes of Parbroth and Craighall haue fubfcryved the 
 Confeffioune of Fayth, and giffen thair oathes thairvpon. They ar or- 
 dained to continow in dealling with thame, that thei may repair to the 
 kirk for heiring the Word, and that thei communicate, and to proceid 
 againft thame thairvpon. 
 
 Paintrie Fowles. — Lord Gray. — It is reported, that as yet the paintrie 
 ftandis in the kirk of Fowles, whilk wes ordainit to be abolifhed ; the 
 Synode, yet as befoir, ordains the minifter, with affiftans of the Bilhop 
 of Ros (if neid beis), to deleitt the fame. And forfamikle as my Lord 
 Gray, vpon fome occafiones, did not communicate when the communioun 
 wes celebrate laft in the parochine, the minifter is ordained to miniftrate 
 the communione in the faid kirk betwix and Martimes nextocome, and 
 to mak dew advertifment to my Lord thairof. 
 
 Vijitatiounis. — It is ftatute and ordained, that heirafter evrie Moder- 
 atour, affifted be fa many of the brethren as falbe thocht meitt, fliall vifite 
 anis in the yeir all the kirkes within the boundis of thair Exerceis. 
 
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 Caiecheis. — The Synode having confideratioune of the gryt neid that 
 
 ' Two folios, 128 and 129, are wanting in the Register, which makes a hiatus between 
 Oct. 1614 and Oct. 1615. 
 
Oct. 1614. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 81 
 
 both paftors and people haue to grow in knowledge, ordaines that evrie 
 minifter fall catecheis weeklie ane part of his parochine ; and heirvpon 
 fall thei be inquyred in the weeklie meitings, as alfo concerning thair or- 
 dinar and private ftudies for the incres of thair knowledge. 
 
 Dunfermeling. — Item, the Synode, confidering deeplie the largenes of 
 the congregatione of Dumfermeling, having moe then two thowfand com- 
 municantis, and weaknes and infirmitie of Mr. Androw Frofter, minifter, 
 vnable to bear fo gryt ane burthen alane, thinkis it altogether neidfull 
 that ane vther be ioyned with the faid Mr. Androw in the miniftrie at 
 the faid kirk. For procuring whairof, it is ordainit, that my Lord Arch- 
 bifhop and Mr. Robert Roch fall deall with my Lord Chancellour for his 
 Lordfhips furtherance heirto. Lykas, the brethren of the Exerceis thair 
 fall deall with the parochinaris for thair concurrans. Finallie, willed my 
 Lord Archbifliop to provyde ane qualefied man, and to plant him befoir 
 the next Synode. 
 
 [Mr. James Bedie admitted to the miniftery of Aberluthnott.] 
 [Mr. Lawrens Skynner admitted minifter at Dunlappie on the precind 
 of the Exerceis of Brechine. j 
 
 [Mr. Androw AUane admitted to the kirk of Clovay.] 
 Purgatio canonica. — Anent fick perfones as lye vnder the fclander of 
 adulterie, inceft, or ficlyk hynous crymes, and can nocht be broght to the 
 confeffioune of the fame, it is declared be the Synode, that the brethren 
 of the Exerceis quhair it fall happine the offens to be, vpon vehement 
 and weyghtie prefumptiounes dewlie confident be thame, may vrge the 
 pairtie fcandalous to gif thair purgatioune folemnelie : And incais of re- 
 fufall may hold thame for grantand, and proceid againft thame. 
 
 The Synode of that pairt of th.e diocie of St. Androis whilk 
 
 LYETH BENORTH FORTH, HOLDIN IN THE SAID CITIE, 2D AND 3d 
 
 Apryle, 1616. 
 
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 Paintrie, Fowles. — The minifter of FowUes reported, that the paintrie 
 
8'2 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1616. 
 
 ftandeth as yet vndeleitt in the faid kirk ; as alfo, that he having re- 
 quyred my Lord Gray befoir Martimes laftbypaft to communicate, he 
 had Tailzied ; quhairvpon the minifter maid advertifement to my Lord 
 Archbifliop. The Synode finds fawlt with him for that he has nocht put 
 away the paintrie, and ordaines him, befoir the laft day of this inflant, to 
 abolifli the fame, vnder paine of the cenfures of the Kirk, and to requyre 
 the affiflans of the Bifhop of Rofs if neid beis. 
 
 Supplie. — Anent the fupplicatione proponed be Mr. Williame Wedder- 
 burne, minifter at Dundie, makand mentione, that whairas the Lordis of 
 his Hienes Privie Counfell being certanelie informed that Andrew Robert- 
 fone, Jhone Cowie, Jhone Dauling, James Pratt, and thair complices, 
 marineris, indwellaris in Leyth, being laitlie vpon the coaft of Barbarie, 
 efter ane cruell and bloodie conflifit, overcome and led into captivitie be 
 certane merciles Turkes, who prefented thame to open mercatt at Argiers 
 in Barbarie, to be fawld as flaves to the cruell barbarians ; from the whilk 
 miferable eftate James Frafer, now refident in the faid towne of Argiers, 
 moved with pitie and compaffioune, redeunit thame by the prefent pay- 
 ment of ane hundreth and fourtie libs, fterling money for thair ranfome, 
 to be repayed be the faidis captiues at ane terme now approachand, who 
 nochtwithftanding are reduced to fuch extreme povertie, that thei ar 
 nocht able to repay the faid fowme : Quhairvpon thair Lordfhips haue, by 
 thair lettres patentis, recommended the faidis diftreffed travelleris to the 
 charitie of all our foveraine Lordis fubjeftis, as the famine, of the daitt at 
 Edinburgh the 21 December 1615, at mair length bearis : craved thair- 
 foir that this Synode wold hald hand to that fo charitable ane worke, and 
 provyde that the fupport and benevolens granted within thair boundis 
 may be collefted in fick forme as may beft ferve for the confort and re- 
 leiffe of the foirnamed diftreffed. The Synode, confidering the equitie of 
 the premiffis, and that thei haue, fra tyme to tyme, being moved with 
 pitie, fupported ftrangeris who haue foght to thame for releiif in fick cafe, 
 being moir obleiffit to thair awin bowellis ; as alfo that the fruftrateing of 
 the faid James Frafer of his money, fo lovinglie advanced for thair re- 
 demptioune, may efterward be preiudiciall to vthers falling in the lyk ef- 
 tate, whilk God forbid; Thairfore concludit and ordained that evrie 
 
April 1616. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 83 
 
 brother, immediatelie efter thair returne from the Synode, fall deal) cair- 
 fullie and earnifllie with thair people, aud bring in to the Moderators of 
 the Exercifes according as thei fall obtaine be thair benevolens ; and that 
 the Moderatoris of the Exercifes within FyfF fall refaue the contribu- 
 tiounes at the handis of thair brethren, and delyver the fame to the Prin- 
 cipal! of St. Leonares college, and the remanent fall delyver the fame to 
 the minifteris of Dundie, that it may be imployed to the vfe aboue ex- 
 premit. 
 
 Regifter. — It is flatute and ordained, that the Moderatoures, having 
 power of Vifitatione from my Lord Archbiftiop, fall procure ane formall 
 regifler to conteine nocht onlie thair vifitationes, bot alfo the eftate of 
 the mans, gleib, priviledges, and moyen of the kirkes within thair boundis, 
 that the famine may be extant to the pofteritie.i 
 
 3 Apryle, Sess. S". 
 
 Margaret Hakftoune. — Anent the fclander in the parochine of Ebdie, 
 rayfed be occafioune that Margarett Hakfloune, being direfted be 
 . . . . Kynneir, pafl to Margarett Law, and beggit health to . . . 
 Clerk, her maifter, vpon her knees : The Synode advyfed the Exerceis of 
 Coupar to inioyne cenfure to the faid Margaret Hakftoune as guiltie of 
 giffing and afcrybing to the creature that whilk is proper to the Creator. 
 And to tak tryell of the faid .... Kynneir, whois direfitioune favoures 
 of witchcraft. And ficlyk, the Exerceis of St. Androis, in whois boundis 
 the faid Margaret Law is, to deall with the faid Margaret, and to gett 
 informatioune from the Exerceis of Coupar. 
 
 [Mr. James Raitt, minifter of Kinneff.] 
 
 [Mr. Henrie Balfour, minifter of CuUeffie.] 
 
 [Mr. Alexander Frafer, minifter at Peirt.] 
 
 1 After 1614 there is no record of the visitation of kirks entered in the Kegister of the 
 Synod. It is prohable, therefore, that the particular Register recommended to be kept for that 
 purpose was accordingly used ; but if so, it is now lost. It would have formed a valuable re- 
 cord of the ecclesiastical state of the different parishes at the period. 
 
84 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1616. 
 
 The Synode holdin in the Sowthe Ile of the paroche kirk 
 OF St. Andrews, 1st and 2d October, 1616, be the reverend 
 Father in God Jhone Archbishop of St. Androis. 
 
 Sej[f. 2"' a meridie. 
 
 Inchhryok, Idvie. — The Synode, vpon dyvers weghtie reafones, diffolvis 
 the kirkes of Idvie and Inchbryok from the Exercifes of Forfar and 
 Brechine refpedive, and annexes thame to the Exerceis of Arbroth. 
 
 Kynneir. — The Synode advyfes the Exerceis of Coupar to put 
 
 Kynneir (who advyfed Margret Hackftoune to afk health on her knees 
 for her maifter from Margaret Law) to publift repentans in the ftoles of 
 the kirkes of Ebdie and Creich, whair the fclander is. 
 
 Try ell of the Exerceis of St. Andres. 
 
 Jho. Ramfay. — It is found, that Margaret Ramfay, wha bear ane bairne 
 in inceft to her father, Jhone Ramfay of Pryorletham, is apprehendit, and 
 that the faid Jhone hes refavit all admonitiounes requifite befoir excom- 
 munication ; thairfoir, Mr. Alexander Gladftaines is ordained to pro- 
 nunce the fentens the next Sabboth. 
 
 M. Law. — It is found, that thei haue done nothing in the try ell of Mar- 
 gret Law, fufpeft of witchcraft. They ar ordained to caus fummond her 
 to the firft day of thair meeting, and lick of the Exerceis of Coupar as 
 haue knowledg and that purpos concerns to be prefent, bringand with 
 thame thair informatioune. 
 
 Try ell of Forfar r. 
 
 Ckmay. — It is found, that the kirk of Clovay laitlie planted wantis mans 
 and gleib, and that the ftipend afligned to it is pofleffit be Mr. Robert 
 Bruice, who hes ane lyfrent of it. It is thocht meet, that ane letter be 
 direfted to the faid Mr. Robert from the Synode for obtaining fome help 
 to the minifter who fervis the cuir, and hes no provifioune. 
 
 M. Lindefy. — They ar ordained to gif in the ditty againft Magdalen 
 Lyndefy, witch, to the Counfall. 
 
Oct. 1616. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 85 
 
 Tryell of the Merns. 
 Mr. P. Fmjer. — It is found, that thei haue proceidit againtt Mr. Patrick 
 Frafer, who hes begun his repentans, and fo thair proces ftayes. 
 
 Manage, Gentleman andLundie. — Ordaines [thame] to proclame the bandis 
 of mariage betuix Jhone Gentleman, in the parochine of Fordowne, and 
 Elfpet Lundie, lawfuU daughter to Robert Lundie in Benholm, and thair- 
 after to folemnize thair mariage. And finds that the faid Elfpet, being 
 ravifhed frome her fathers hous, and violentlie withholdin ane certane 
 fpace be Mr. Patrik Frafer, by whome flie wes giffen over and delyverit 
 into the handis of Mr. Robert Wyfliart, who lykwayes violentlie deteinit 
 her, ftiall nocht be holdin to mak any publift fatiffaftioune, in refpeft of 
 her rapt foirfaid, knowen evidentlie to all : To the purfuitt whairof, the 
 Synode thinks it nocht meet that the father be vrged, bot that he haue 
 libertie to do thairin as he fall think convenient. 
 
 Sejf. T- 
 
 Support of Coupar. — The Synode, vnderftanding that vpon the laft day 
 of Auguft laftbypaft, about xj hours at night, it pleafed the Lord to vifite 
 the burgh of Coupar with ane fearfuU burneing of ane principall quarter of 
 the towne in the moft eminent place of the famine, quhairby the policie 
 of that ancient neceffarie burgh is miferablie defaced, the handling of 
 trafFecquaris and tradifmen within among thame felffs, and with thair 
 nighbouris about, is vtterlie impedit, and ane gryt number of good chrif- 
 tians and laborious perfons broght vnder diftreffFuU heavines and want of 
 imployment, in fick meafure that the faid towne be thame felffs ar nather 
 able to fupport thair prefent neceffities of lodging and means of lyff, nether 
 to repair the policie, nor to refloir thair defolate nighbouris to thair wounted 
 handling and trades agane ; and being, as it is knowen, the head burgh of 
 the fhyre, and the featt of the Exerceis, thair defolatioune, fo as it tuiches 
 
 ' Mr. Patrick had been sentenced by the Synode " to satisfie publictlie in adulterous habite 
 in the kirk of Benholme," for ravishing Elspet Lundie. 
 
86 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1616. 
 
 thame in particular, fo in chriftiane compaffioun it concerns all thame that, 
 fearing God, wiihes the weill and Handing of lick focieties : Lykas the 
 Lordis of his Majefties honorable Privie Counfall having confidered the 
 faid pitiefuU caice, hes recommended thair releifFe to all andJfundrie his 
 Hienes fubjeftis weill affefted in lick caufes, be thair Honouris letteris 
 giffen at Edinburgh the awchtein day of September in this inftant yeir of 
 God : Heirfore the faid Affemblie, with vniforme confent, ordaines evrie 
 Exerceis and particular congregatioune within thair boundis, to tak the 
 befl; way and ordour among thame felfFs for releiff of thair faid diftreffit 
 brethren, with all conyenient diligens, at thair returning hameward, by con- 
 tributiounes and vther meanes as thei fall find meeteft. 
 
 Fundatioune for Studentis in Theologie. — The Synode, moved with ane 
 zeall to glorifie God and intertaine learning, as alfo for obediens of ane 
 A6t of the laitt Generall Affemblie, holdin at Aberdein in the moneth of 
 Augufl laftbypaft, concludit that thei, for thame and thair fucceffours, fall 
 bind for the interteinement of fyue ftudentis in Theologie, who falbe 
 foundit and maintained vpon thair charges in the New College of St. 
 Androis. Ordanned, for this efFe6t, the haill kirkes within the boundis of 
 this Synode to be ftented, and ane fundatioune to be put in forme, to be 
 fubfcryued be the minifteris prefent for thame and thair fucceffours. The 
 whilk fundatioune to contain all claufes neidfuU for furtherans of fo good 
 ane worke, and fpeciallie that the prefentatioune of the ftudentis foirfaid 
 fall belong to the Archbilhop and his fucceffours in the Synode ; and that 
 yeirlie at the Synode the moderatouris of the Exercifes falbe auditoris 
 of the compts of the faid College fa farr as fall concerne thair ftudentis 
 foirfaidis. And to the eflFe6t the good purpofe intendit may haue the 
 quicker executioune, the Synode nominated Mr. Archibald [Andro ?] 
 Clahills, Mr. William Spalding, Mr. James Brown, Mr. Andro Bennatt, 
 Mr. Andro Mitchelfon, Mr. James Kynninmonth, Mr. Andro Rynd, Mr. 
 Lownan, Mr. Andro Auchinlek, Mr. Henrie Smyth, Mr. 
 Andro Leflie, Mr. Georg Mudi'e, Mr Alexander Fotheringham, Mr. Ro- 
 bert Barclay, to the effefit that out of thame four may be chofen be the 
 Re6lour of the Vniverfitie and Facultie ; who promifed thairin to do fayth- 
 fuUie. 
 
Oct. 1617. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 87 
 
 [Mr. Patrik Durhame planted fellow labourer with Mr. Andro Cayhills 
 in the miniftrie of the kirk of Monyfuith.J 
 
 Synod holden at St. Andrews vpon the twa last dayis of 
 Apryll in the yeir op God P'.VF. and sevintine, be Doctor 
 
 HOVIE, PRINCIPALL OF THE NeW COLLEGE, BY COMMISSION FROM 
 
 MY Lord of St. Androis to that effect. 
 
 It is to be remembrit, in the nixt Synod quhair the Archbifhop falbe 
 prefent, quhat ordour falbe moft commodiouflie taken anent fuch minifters 
 as fervis tua kirkes for planting of baith. 
 
 Item, the Archbilhop is to be requefted primo quoque tempore to ad- 
 vyfe how, at the approaching Parliament, a law and aft of parliament may 
 be obtined for vptaking of the penalties of evrie kirk, fo that a pairt 
 thairoff may be imployit for fuftentation of the Burfers in Theologie in 
 the New CoUedge of St. Androis. 
 
 Synod holden at St. Androis, 7 Oct. 1617- 
 
 [Mr. David Monipenny minifter at Kempbak, depofed for fornication.] 
 No ordinar preachers quha have not receaved ordination. — Item, be commoun 
 confejit, it is thocht expedient that publift intimation be maid, that nane 
 fall have accefs to be ane ordinar preacher, or a conceiver of publift prayer, 
 in any ordinar rowm without a lawfuU entrie and admiffion to the minif- 
 trie by impofition of hands. 
 
 The moderatour of evrie Exercife is apoynted to have • a roll of evill 
 provydit kirkes within their bounds, and fend the fam to the Archbilhop 
 within the fpace of fyftine dayis. 
 
 Synod holden at St. Androis, 14 April, 1618. 
 Communion to be celebrai on Pafche day. — The brethren of the Exercife 
 
88 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1619. 
 
 of Coupar removed and allowed. Such of them as have not celebrat 
 the holy communion this yeir on Pafche day, according to the ordour 
 and ordinance theiranent, ar commandit expreflie in al tyms heir- 
 efter to celebrat the fam in their awin paroche kirk vpon Pafche day pre- 
 ciellie, vnder the pain of deprivation from ther miniftrie. 
 
 [Mr. Robert Buchanan, minifter at Ceres, dead.J 
 
 Anent the ryott committed in the kirkyaird of Kinghom, on a Sonday 
 immediatlie efter divine fervice, it is apoynted, that the pairtie found 
 and decerned guiltie be the Lords of his Majefties Councell, fall fatilBe 
 the difcipline of the Kirk. 
 
 Anent the directing of Commiflioners to the Generall Affemblie, quhen 
 it fall pleis his Majeftie to apoynt ane, it was thocht expedient, that 
 fuch men falbe nominat furthe of evrie Prelbyterie as ar wyfe and dif- 
 creit, and wil give his Majefbie fatiffa6tion anent theis articles proponed 
 be his Highnes Commiflioners in the laitt Generall Aflemblie haldin at 
 St. Aiidrois. 
 
 Synod holden at St. Androis, 6 April, 1619. 
 
 The Depofitions of fuch brethren of the Exercife of St. Androis as have 
 not keepit the ordour in celebrating the holy communion prefcryved be 
 the laitt General Aflemblie haldin at Pearth ; and of the refl; of the Ex- 
 ercifes : — 
 
 Erfkine. — Mr. William Erflfine hes not given the communion accord- 
 ing to the ordinance of the General Afl!emblie, naither vpon pryd or con- 
 tempt, as he deponed folemnlie, nor for fingularitie or any affeftation ; 
 bot becaus, in the licht of his confcience, he cannot as yet be vtherwyfe 
 refolved. He is exhorted to labour for refolutioun, and ftudie to confor- 
 mitie. 
 
 Henderfon. — Mr. Alexander Henderfon hes not given the communion 
 according to the prefcryved ordour, not of contempt, as he deponed fo- 
 lemnlie, bot becaus he is not as yet fuUie perfuadit of the lawfulnes their- 
 of. He is exhorted to fl;ryve to obedience and conformitie. 
 
April 1616. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 89 
 
 Tryel of Couper. — An. Bennat — Mr. Andrew Bennat elder hes not 
 celebrat conforme to the prefcryved ordour, becaufe he faw the maift 
 pairt of his people not dilpofed to receive it fo. He is exhorted to ob- 
 ferve the ordinance of the Affemblie, and to vrge the people to obedience 
 and conformitie ; quhilk he promifed to do. 
 
 Mackgil. — Mr. Jhone Mackgill hes not obferved the prefcryved ordour, 
 becaufe he is not as yet refolved anent the lawfulnes of that forme. He 
 hes promifed to vfe diligence for his refolution, and was exhorted to do fo. 
 
 Bennat. — Mr. Andrew Bennat younger hes not as yet celebrat, becaufe 
 the people wer not examined. He hes promifed to kiep the prefcryved 
 ordour and form. 
 
 Douglqfs. — Mr. Thomas Douglas reported, that he gave the elements 
 with his awin hand to al the people, bot not kneeling, becaufe he perceived 
 the people vtherwyfe inclyned. He hes promifed to kiep the prefcryved 
 ordour and forme in al poynts, and to vrge his people to conformitie. 
 
 Tryel of Kirkaldie. — TuUos. — Mr. Jhone Tullos hes not celebrat ac- 
 cording to the ordinance of the Affemblie, becaufe he was ignorant of the 
 forme to be kiepit therin ; quhairof he is willing to be informed. 
 
 Nairn. — Mr. William Nairn hes not obferved the prefcryved ordour, 
 becaufe of Mr. Thomas Hog, his fellow laborer in the miniftrie, quha 
 will not give obedience to the ordinance of the General Affemblie. He 
 is exhorted to conforme himfelf heirefter. 
 
 Tryel of the Mernis. — Bait. — Mr. James Rait reported, that his people 
 could not be inducit to communicat according to the prefcryved ordour. 
 He hes promifed to conforme himfelf and to vrge obedience. 
 
 Mr. Androw Milne, Mr. Andrew CoUace, Mr. Adam Walker, and 
 Mr. Jhone Keith, have kiepit the ordour. 
 
 Tryel of Brechin. — ^They have all kiepit the ordour prefcryved be the 
 General Affemblie haldin at Peirth in celebration of the communion. ^ 
 
 Thankfgiving for his Majefties recoverie. — It was apoynted that evrie 
 brother in their particular congregations, the nixt Saboth, fal give folemne 
 
 1 So did the Exercises of Arbroathj DundeSj and Perth. A great many of the clern-y of 
 the Diocese, however, did not conform. The most remarkable of their excuses are here wiven 
 
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90 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1619- 
 
 and publia thankfgiving for the recoverie of the Kings Majeftie of a 
 deadlie ficknes, and to pray for the prefervation and continuation of his 
 Highnes health. 
 
 Synod hold in at St. Androis 5th October, 1619. 
 
 Mr. David Ddlgldjh. — Anent the fuit proponed be the brethren of the 
 Exercife of Couper in behalf of Mr. David Dalgleilh, that he may be li- 
 centiat to help Mr. William Scot in the burdein of the miniftrie their, and 
 preach as he did befoir, per vices ; it was thoucht altogether vnlawful and 
 contrair to ane aft of the General Aflemblie, and theirfoir refufed. 
 
 Ad: mient the burfors in Theologie to be iniertanit in the New Colledge of St. 
 Androis. — The quhilk day, for increafing the number of Burfors in Theo- 
 logie, and for eafier and better payment of their buirds, it was concludit 
 be the Archbilhop and Synod, That that pairt of the Diocie of St. An- 
 drois benorth Forth fal furnifti and pay yeirlie for fex burfors in theo- 
 logie ; of the quhilks the brethren of the Exercifes in Fyff fal pay for 
 thrie burfors ; and the brethren of the Exercifes in Angufe, Mernis, and 
 Peirth, for vther thrie burfors yierlie. The brethren of the Exercife of 
 St. Androis fal pay for one yierlie ; of Kirkaldie and Dunfermling for 
 one ; and of Couper for one burfor : they of Peirth and Dundie for one ; 
 they of Arbroath and Mernis for one ; and they of Forfar, Brechin, and 
 Miegill for one alfo yeirlie. 
 
 Ilk burfor fal haue for thrie quarters buird fourfcoir punds, viz, for ilk 
 quarter fourtie merks. 
 
 And becaufe the brethren of the Exercife of St. Androis, according to 
 the ftent particularlie condifcendit to befoir in the Synod haldin at St. An- 
 drois, the [fecond] day of [Oftober] the yeir of God I^VI", and [fixteen] 
 yeirs, and fubfcryvit to with their hands in ane contraft at the fame tyme 
 maid with the New Colledge, fuld pay yeirly fevin punds attour and mair 
 nor fourfcoir lib. to intertaine their burfor with ; theirfoir, the Moderatour of 
 St. Androis fal pay yeirlie the remanent fevin punds to the Moderatour of 
 Forfar for help of their burfor ; and the Moderatour of the Mernis fal 
 
Oct. 1619. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 91 
 
 lykwyfe pay fyue punds to the famen Moderatour of Forfar. Item, the 
 Moderatour of the Exercife of Kirkaldie fal pay to the Moderatour of the 
 Exercife of Couper yierlie fourtein punds to mak out fourfcoir tib. for ilk 
 burfor. The Moderators fal prefent the burfors to the New CoUedge, and 
 fal vndertak to pay the CEconomus for them yeirlie in dew tyme. The 
 Moderator of the Exercife of Kirkaldie, with the brethren theirof, and the 
 Moderatour of Dunfermling, with the brethren theirof, fal have the chofe 
 of the burfor per vices ; and fuchlyk, Peirth and Dundie, and Arbroth and 
 Mernis, and Forfar, Brechin, and Miegil ; ilk Moderator as faid is, fal 
 mak chofe courfe about, bot Kirkaldie fal have twyfe the choife, and 
 Dunfermling bot once : Forfar fal have twyfe the choice, and Brechin 
 bot once, and Miegil bot once ; becaufe Kirkaldie payis the twa part of 
 the burfors buird, and Dunfermling only the thrid, and Forfar payis 
 mair then baith Brechin and Miegil. The firft choife falbe maid be the 
 Exercifes and their Moderators, according to the ordour that they ar be- 
 foir placed, viz. Kirkaldie firft fal chuife twyfe, and Dunfermling the 
 thrid tyme : Item, the brethren of Peirth firft, and they of Dundie nixt : 
 Item, they of Arbrothe firft, and they of Mernis nixt : Item, they of For- 
 far firft twyfe, nixt they of Brechin once, and laft they of Miegil once. 
 
 Gif the quarter buird extendeth to moir any yeir nor the foume of 
 fourtie merks, the brethren having the choife and prefentation of the 
 burfor at that tyme fal pay and mak out the fuperplus to the CEconomus ; 
 and if it be lefs, they fal alfo have the fuperplus to be imployit to the 
 burfors vfe. 
 
 The burfors alreadie lawfuUie placed fal bruik their place during their 
 four yeirs, at the leaft fo many yeirs as ar yet to run of their four yeirs 
 courfe. 
 
 Incaice efter tryel of the prefented burfors, or any of them, any fal be 
 fund vnfit for the place, aither from incapablenes to leirn theologie, for 
 dulnes of ingyne, not ftudying, or evil manors, they fal be difplaced, and 
 another chofen be the Moderator and his brethren having the nixt place 
 of eleftion. 
 
 The tryel of them falbe by fueh as the Archbiftiop and his Synod fal 
 deput and apoynt to that effeft. The Moderators ar apoynted to cauf-^ 
 
92 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1620. 
 
 the brethren in their feveral ExercLfes fubfcryve the prefent A 6b. And 
 becaufe their is only four burfors placed at this tyme, fo that their re- 
 mains two vacant places, quhilk four wer prefented be FyfF, it is thoucht 
 expedient that Angufe, Peirth, and Memis have the prefentation of theis 
 tua, according to the new overtur propond, and now vniformlie imbraced 
 be al. 
 
 A6i for beggers. — The A6b of his Majeflies Secret Councel anent the 
 reflraining and punifhing of ftrong and idle beggers, was recommendit be 
 the Archbifhop to the Synod, and evrie brother ordainit to male publica- 
 tion theirof furth of pulpit, and coppies given to evrie ane of them in 
 print to be affixed on their kirk doors ; and that evrie brother in his awin 
 congregation hold hand to the diligent execution theirof. 
 
 The Archbifhop did verie earneftlie and graivlie intreat the brethren 
 prefent to ftudie to conformitie in theis things quhilk wer recommendit 
 be his Majeftie and concludit be the General Aflembly haldin at Peirth, 
 and that they wald fet themfelfs cairefallie to mak the Kirk flourifh in 
 peace and quyetnes. 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 25th Apryl, 1620. 
 
 Commiffion for brethren not conforme. — The quhilk day, foralfmekill as 
 Mr. William Wifchart, minifter at Fettercairne, Mr. David Mitchel, 
 minifter at Garvok, Mr. Jhone Forret, minifter at Newburne, Mr. David 
 Anderfone, minifter at Balliugrie, Mr. Jhone Chalmer, minifter at Auch- 
 terdiray, Mr. Robert Roch, minifter at Innerkeithing, Mr. William Nairne, 
 minifter at Dyfart, Mr. Robert Murray, minifter at Methven, and Mr. 
 Jhone Gillafpie, minifter at Kirkaldie, have not given obedience to the 
 Ads of the General Affemblie at Peirth, nor as yet declair themfelfs 
 fuUie purpofed and refolved to become conforme theirvnto ; it was or- 
 dainit and agreit vpon be vniforme confent of the Synod, that fuch of 
 them as do not conforme betwixt the daitt prefent and the feift and terme 
 of Whitfonday nixt to run, and be refolved to give obedience to the A6ts 
 of the General Aflembly, falbe fummarlie depryved of their miniftrie. 
 
April 1620. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 93 
 
 And for that effe6t nominate my Lord of Brechin, the Re6bor of the Vni- 
 verfitie, Dr. Robert Hovie, Dr. Henrie Philp, Mr. Jhone Guthrie, Dr. Jhone 
 Strang, Mr. Ninian Drummond, Dr. James Eliot, Mr. Archbald Moncrief, 
 Mr. Henrie Futhie, and Mr. James Guthrie, to convine with the Arch- 
 billiop in St. Androis, at quhat tyme his Lordfliip fal think miet to apoynt, 
 with power to them to convine and aflemble befoir them the foirnamed 
 brethren and receive their laft and refolute anfuer towitching their confor- 
 mitie and obedience ; and incaice of contumacie and refufal, to depofe them 
 from their miniftrie ; for doin quhairof they gave them plain power, warrand, 
 and commiffion in al refpe&s, as they micht do themfelfs. 
 
 CommiJJion for the Kirks of Kilfpindie and Raitt. — The fam day, anent 
 the fupplication and complaint maid to the faid rycht Reverend Father in 
 God and Synod prefentlie convined, be the parochiners of Kilfpindie and 
 Raitt, of the gryt loufnes of their people, and manifold enormities that day- 
 lie ar committed, becaufe no difcipline hes bien vfed nor exercifed their 
 theis thrie yeirs bygane, for punifliment of vyce and reformation of maners ; 
 and the maift pairt of the Elders and Deacons refufe to give their concur- 
 rence and affiftance to that effe6t ; quhairthroughe God hes bien grytlie 
 difhonorit, and ane door maid open to all licentious perfons to fin with 
 gryter libertie : For redrefs heirof the Synod thinks miet that the fettling 
 of the eftait of that kirk, and the ellablifhing of guid ordour their in al 
 poynts as effeirs, falbe continewed to ane mieting to be had, God willing, 
 in St. Androis be the Archbifhop, and nominat for that efFeft the foir- 
 named brethren to convine with his Lordfliip, at quhat tyme his Lordfliip 
 fal apoynt, with full power to them to tak fuch convenient ordour their- 
 anent, as they fal think moft expedient for the glorie of God and wiel of 
 the Kirk, in al refpe6ts as they micht do themfelfs. As alfo to convine 
 befoir them Mr. George Simmer, minifler their, and to impofe fuch cen- 
 fure vpon him as they fall think miet for comparing of ane mariage be- 
 twixt the Maifter of Oliphant and the Guidwyf of Meginfhe, and receiving 
 of guid died from baith the pairties theirfoir, according to ane dilation 
 given againft; him be Mr. Peter Hay in the laitt vifitation of the kirk of 
 Kilfpindie. For doing quhairof they give them plain power, warrand, and 
 commiflion. 
 
94 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1620. 
 
 [Mr. Thomas Hog, minifter at Dyfart, depofed for non-conformity to 
 the Articles of Perth.] 
 
 Synod holdin at St. Androis/2d Oct. 1620.^ 
 
 Catechifme to be formed. — For the better and mair eafie inflrufting of 
 the rude and younger fort in evrie congregation, it was thoucht miet and 
 concludit be viniform confent, that Dr. Robert Hovie, Dr. Peter Bruce, and 
 Mr. Alexander Henderfon fall tak pains to perufe the Catechifme formed 
 by Mrs. Jhone Hall, Patrik Galloway, Jhone Adamfone, and fal accord- 
 ing theirto fet doun ane Catechife in fo intellagible and edificative tearms 
 as poffiblie they can ; and for that effeft to miet the morrow and condif- 
 cend vpon their dyets, quhen they fal convine, and put the fam to a poynt, 
 and proceid theirin with diligence. 
 
 The Synod holdin at St. Androis, 10 Apryl, 1621. 
 
 Payment for Manffes. — Foralfmekill as many intrants to the miniflrie 
 ar heavilie burdenit with refounding of the expenffes maid be their pre- 
 deceffors vpon the building and repairing of Manffes ; for the gryter free- 
 dom and deliverie of the Kirk from the faid burden in al tym hierefter, it 
 was thoucht expedient and agreit vpon be vniforme confent, that if any 
 brother fal tranfport to any vther place for his gryter advantage and com- 
 moditie, the tranfportation being vpon his awin earneft defyr and fuit, and 
 not being vrged theirvnto be the authoritie of the Kirk, in that caice he 
 fal have no benefite nor foumes repayed to him for the manfs from the 
 quhilk he tranfports. 
 
 Sir Jhone and George Ogihyes. — Becaufe Sir Jhone and George Ogil- 
 vies, quha ar fufpe6t of papifbrie, and give gryt offence be their fcandalous 
 behaviour that way, (notwithflanding they have already fubfcryved the 
 
 ' A folio of the transactions of this meeting is cut down the middle, leaving the remaining 
 half unintelligible. 
 
April 1621. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 95 
 
 Confeffion of Faytb, and folemnlie fwom the fam,) ar for the maift pairt 
 converfant in the bounds of that Exercife [Miegil], the brethren their ar 
 ordainit to proceid againft them for their apoftalie, and mak them fwear 
 and fubfcryve de novo, etc. 
 
 Ane pvl)li£t Fqfi. — ^The day foirfaid the Archbifhop did mak advertif- 
 ment of ane publi6b and folemne Faft, quhilk is to be kiepit, God willing, 
 throughout the hail realme, vpon the laft Sonday of June, and the firft 
 Sonday of Julie nixt to cum ; and that for the many and weichtie reafons 
 quhilk do provok theirvnto ; viz. The gryt increas of al forts of fine in the 
 land ; the prefent diftreffed eftait of the reformed Kirks in forrain king- 
 domes, as in France, in Boheme, in Poll, etc. ; for the dely verance and pre- 
 fervation of Chriflianitie from the tjTranie of Turks and Papifts ; and for 
 the prefervation of the King his mofl excellent majeftie from the daylie 
 plots and confpiracies of his enemies. And defyred evrie brother to pre- 
 pair himfelf dewlie to that efFe6t, that al may be in readines againft the 
 tym prefixed. 
 
 Supp. of Bell. — Anent the fupplication of James Bell in the Kirktoun 
 of Liff, quha purpofes to tak to wyff Helen Blair, quha fumtym was fpoufe 
 to vmquhile Lawrence Robertfone, quha fumtym was his father-in-law, 
 The Synod, efter dew confideration, ordainit him to defift, and not to pro- 
 ceid any furder, as being altogether vnlawful. 
 
 Synod holden at St. Androis, 30 Apryl, 1622. 
 
 Jhon Ramjay ewcommunicat. — Dr. Alexander Glaidftains, Moderator of 
 the Exercife of St. Androis, declaired, that Jhone Ramfay of Pryorlethem, 
 quha hes bien theis fex or fevin yeirs bygane lying vnder the heavie fen- 
 tence of excommunication for the haynous crym of inceft committed be 
 him with his awin douchter, remains peaceablie within the bounds of the 
 paroche of St. Androis, and no ordour is taken therewith ; it is ordainit 
 that the Seffion of the Kirk of St. Androis fal execut againft him the aft 
 of excommunication with al convenient diligence in dew forme as effeirs, 
 etc. 
 
96 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1622. 
 
 Heriot and Setons mariage. — Anent the repairing of Patrik Heriot and 
 Elizabeth Seton, in the paroche of Kennoquhy, to the Borders of Ingland, 
 and getting the benefit of mariage their as they alleadg, Mr. James Sim- 
 fon, minifter at Kennoquhy, is ordainit to chairge the faid Patrik to fe- 
 parat from the woman til he report ane fufficient teftimonial from the 
 minifter of that place to the quhilk they addreffed themfelfs, bearing 
 that they wer ordourlie maryed ; and efter the return of the teftimonial, 
 to caufe them fatiffie the difciplin of the Kirk for fornication commit- 
 ted be them befoir the alleadgit folemnization of their mariage. 
 
 Arbrothe, Procefs againft Papijis their. — Dr. Henrie Philp, Moderator of 
 the Exercife of Arbrothe, reported, that they ar trublit with many papifts 
 in their bounds, and that they have taken ordour with thrie quha wer 
 fufpeft, viz. David Gairn of Laton, Henrie Guthrie of Coliftoun, and Jhon 
 Gairn in Muirhoufe, quhom they have caufed fwear folemnlie and fub- 
 fcryve the Confeffion of Faith according to the prefcryved ordour ; and 
 that their is another, viz. Francis Ogilvie of Newgrange, againft quhom 
 they have proceidit to the thrid publi6b chairge. They ar ordainit to pro- 
 ceid againft him to the fentence of excommunication ; and wer approved 
 for their travails. 
 
 ASi againft miniflers quha ar farmourers or tryllers. i — Becaufe of the 
 gryt fcandal and offence quhilk hiertofoir hes bien taken be the evil be- 
 haviour of fum brethren of the miniftrie, in fpecial be theis quha have 
 farm roumes in labouring befyd their ordinar glyb, and theis quha ar 
 comoun tryfters and imployed frequently about tryfting, quhairby they ar 
 diftra6ted from doing the pairts of their awin funftion ; It is ordainit, 
 that they refped;ive defift from haunting that form of becumming tryfters, 
 and rid them felfs of their land labouring attour and befyd their ordinar 
 glyb, vnder the pain of deprivation primo quoque tempore. 
 
 Cunnans Jupport. — The maiter concerning the fupplication of . . . 
 Cunnan, Ikipper in Brunteland, and his kippitch, ^ quha wer captived be 
 the Turks, and remain as yet in miferabil bondage and flavrie, referd to 
 the nixt Synod. 
 
 1 Farmers and attenders of trysts or fairs. His crew. 
 
Oct. 1622. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 97 
 
 Synod holdin at St. Androis, 1st October 1622. 
 
 Kirks not provydit. — It is ordained that theis Minifters quhais kirks ar 
 not as yet planted with local ftipends, according to the rate of the lait 
 Piatt, fal chairge the patrons, and vthers having richt to the teinds of 
 their paroches, to compeir befor the Commiffioners of the Plat vpon the 
 20 day of November nixt, in Edihburgh, to apoynt and defigne ane con- 
 flant local ftipend to theis kirk^ in al tym cumming, according to the 
 aft of Parliament maid theiranent. And the Minifter is apoynted to do 
 this vnder the pain of fufpenfion from his miniflrie. 
 
 The brethren, in their feveral congregations, ar apoynted to catechife 
 fum pairt of their flock evrie Saboth day efternoon, or then fum vther day 
 as they may moft convenientlie. 
 
 Plantation of Ebdie and Newbrugh in the perfons of Mrs. Androw Murray 
 and James Le/lie. — The day foirlaid, anent the fupplication proponed 
 by the inhabitants of the brugh of Newbrughe, That quhairas they, and 
 the remanent perfons of the paroche of Ebdie, with the fpecial advyce, 
 confent and affent of the patrons having power of the prefentation of ane 
 minifter at the faid kirk of Ebdie, efter the departur of vmquhill Mr. 
 Jhone Caldcleuch, laft minifter at the faid kirk, for fundrie grave and 
 wechtie confiderations moving them theirvnto, fpecified at lenth in their 
 foirfaid fupplication, have, with ane comoun and vniforme confent, thoucht 
 miet and expedient for the fpecial wiell, profite and commoditie, both of 
 the faids inhabitants of the faid brugh of Newbrughe, and parochiners of 
 the faid kirk of Ebdie, that the faids parochens heirefter fal be devydit 
 and feparat in maner following, viz. That the place of Lundors, and the 
 inhabitants of the faid brugh of Newbrugh, falbe defigned and apoynted to 
 refort ordinarlie to the kirk already buildit within the faid brugh ; and the 
 remanent perfons of the faid paroche of Ebdie to repair to the faid paroche 
 kirk of Ebdie, for ordinar hearing of Gods Word preached, and participation 
 of the Sacrament theirin. And for that effeft, that twa fufficient minif- 
 ters falbe provydit for ferving the cuir at the faids twa kirks feverallie in al 
 tym cumming, vpon fuch reafonable and competent conditions as effeirs ; 
 
 N 
 
98 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1623. 
 
 and theirfoir did crave, that my Lord Archbifchop and his prefent Synod 
 fuld give and declair their approbation and confent to the divilion and 
 reparation of the faids twa kirks in maner foirfaid ; and to the admiffion 
 of Mr. Androw Murray, to be aftual minifter at the faid paroche kirk of 
 Ebdie, and Mr. James Leflie to be adual minifter at the faid kirk within 
 the faid brugh of Newbrughe, conforme to both their prefentations granted 
 to them theiranent. Quhairvpon, the Archbifhop and the prefent Affem- 
 blie, having dewlie ponderit and conliderit the expediencie and neceffitie 
 of the faid divifion and feparation ; as alfo, the profite and commoditie 
 quhilk may redound theirby to the haill parochiners of both paroches re- 
 fpe6iwe, did ratifie, approve, and allowe the faid feparation in al poynts. 
 And my Lord Archbifchop, having receaved fufEcient teftimonie of the 
 fuffieiencie and qualification of the faids Mrs. Androvr Murray and James 
 Leflie for the vi^ork of the holy miniftrie, did proceid to their admiflion 
 to the ferving of the cuir at the kirks above defigned, and gave vnto them 
 impofition of hands, according to the ordour. 
 
 Synod holdin at St. Androis, 22 Aprilis 1623. 
 
 PubliB Fqfi indytit. — Becaufe of the gryt abundance of fin and daylie 
 grouth thairof; as alfo, becaufe of the gryt fcaircetie and dearth quhilk is 
 in the land, together with the prefent death and famine quhilk feafes 
 vpon many, quhairby God his heavie wrath is evidentlie perceaved to be 
 kindlit againft vs ; Thairfoir it was thoucht miet and apoynted, that their 
 be ane folemne publi6t Faft celebrat throughout the haill kingdome, to be 
 keipit vpon the laft Saboth day of Junie, and the firft Saboth of Julie ; 
 and that, in the brughs, fermon to be had twyfe a-day throughout the haill 
 Aveek. Everie brother ordaind to mak intimation hierof in their feveral 
 congregations at their return. 
 
 Contrawrjies intreated. — It is apoynted, that the brethren of ilk Exercife 
 fal have fum contraverfie intreated, at leaft evrie moneth once, and dif- 
 puts to be had theirvpon ; and that fuch brethren as ar aged be difbur- 
 dened theirof, and their place fupplied be the younger brethren. 
 
April 1624. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 99 
 
 Try el of qfpyring to the Minijlrie. — The fame day, it was ordained that 
 fuch as afpyr to the miniftrie falbe exa6blie tryed taefoir their admifRon, 
 be the Maifters of the New Colledge of St. Androis, if they be ftudents 
 and fofters their, or be the brethren of the Exercife quhair they ar ex- 
 peftants, refpeSiive ; and that nane be admitted hierefter to that holy 
 fun&ion vntil dew and mature tryell be had, according to former afts 
 maid hieranent. 
 
 No Mini/ier Cautioner. — It is apoynted, That no brother hierefter fal 
 involve himfelf in cautionrie for any perfon, vnder pain of deprivation 
 from the miniftrie. 
 
 Nor Labourer . — Siclyk it is apoynted, that fuch brethren of the miniftrie 
 as have hufbandries in labouring, befyd and attour their ordinar glieb, 
 fal dimit and overgive the fam befoir this tym twelmonth, vnder pain of 
 deprivation from their miniftrie ; and in particular that Mrs. James Jardin, 
 William Raitt, Robert RoUock, denude themfelfs of their hufbandries. 
 
 Synod holden at St. Androis, 8 October 1623. 
 
 It was ordained, that the glieb of St. Androis fuld be poffeffed be the 
 Archdeane, prefent minifter their. 
 
 The cair of the puir was recommendit to the haill brethren, ordaining 
 them, in their feveral congregations, to inroll their awin kyndlie puir, and 
 procure means for their intertainment during the tym of this prefent 
 fkaircitie and dairth ; and that they concurr with the Juftices of peace for 
 this efFeft. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Ingls, minifter at St. Vigean, ordained to be refident at 
 his kirk according to the ordour. 
 
 Synod holdin at St. Androis, 6 and 7 Apryl 1624. 
 
 Sir Jhon Ogilvy excommunicate. — ^It is thought miet, that ane intimation 
 be maid de novo of the excommunication of Sir Jhone Ogilvie of Craig, 
 
100 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1624. 
 
 Jhone Anderfone portioner of Achrennie, and Andrew Fethie, fone to 
 James Fethie, fumtym of Guind, obftinat and malicious papifts ; and the 
 faid intimation to be in al kirks throughout Fyff, Angufe, and Mernis : 
 And Mr. William Malcum ordaind to delyver to the Archbifhop the Aa 
 of their excommunication, that the lawes of the cuntrey may be put in 
 execution againft them. 
 
 Mrs. Alexander Ingls, James Philp, to mak rejidence. — It is ordaind, that 
 Mr. Alexander Ingls, minifler at St. Vigean, and Mr. James Philp, mini-, 
 fter at Lownan, fal mak refidence at their kirks vpon the ordinar manffes, 
 befoir the feafl of Lambes nixt, vnder the pain of deprivation from their 
 miniftrie. 
 
 Ad; for payment to the Burjfors in Theologie. — For better payment of 
 that contribution to the Burflbrs in Theologie, it is concludit, that no man 
 fal be admitted to the miniftrie in any place within the bounds of this 
 Synod heireftir, vntil he fubfcrvye the contra6t maid and granted for pay- 
 ment of the feveral foumes impofed Ypon evrie brother particularlie in ilk 
 paroche. 
 
 Seffio 3"- die Mercurij. 
 
 The quhilk day, it was ordaind, That al Readers in kirks within the 
 bounds of this diocie, falbe advertifed be the minifters quhair they have 
 chairge, to convine at the nixt Synode, both the Readers in brughs and 
 they in the landward, to the end that they may receaue dire6tions and 
 injunStions anent their office, and be fubjeft to tryell anent their lyf and 
 converfation. 
 
 Mr. William Murray. — [Mr. William Murray, minifter at Craill, fuf- 
 pended from his miniftry, " pairtlie be his fcandalous converfing with 
 Helen Wood, in his awin wyffs lyftym, and pairtlie be his precipitating 
 his intendit mariage with her foon efter the death of his faid wyff, quhairby 
 that fufpition hes bien michtelie increafed."] 
 
 My Lord Archbifchop and brethren affemblit declaired their mynd to 
 be, that, howfoever this maiter fucceid, if the faid Mr. William Murray 
 fal happen at any tym hierefter, to mary the faid Helen Wood, he fal no 
 
Oct. 1624. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 101 
 
 wayes be permitted to continow minifter at Craill, but falbe depryved 
 theirof.i 
 
 Synod holden at St. Andeois, 5th and 6th October 1624. 
 
 Becaufe in the vifitation of the kirk of Largo, it was fund that their is 
 gryt oifence given be the fcandalous cohabitation of Sir James Lundie 
 with Elfpit Ruthven, his brother fon his wyff, It was thoucht miet, that 
 Mr. William Erfkine and Mr. Jhone Gillafpie fal repair to the faid Sir 
 James, and defyr him to remove the faid woman furth of his company be- 
 foir the feaft of Mertimes nixt, with certification to him if he refuis and 
 difobey, that in that caice he falbe proceidit againft with the ordinar cen- 
 fures of the Kirk. And for this effeft, the brethren of the Exercife of St. 
 Androis ar ordaind to infifl againfl him if he faillzie theirin. 
 
 Tlie Tryell of Minifters. 
 
 A6i for Tryell of intrants to the holy minijirie. — For tryell of fuch as 
 heirefter falbe admitted to the fun6bion of the holy miniftri'e, it is apoynted 
 and concludit be my Lord Archbiftiop, and vniforme confent of the bre- 
 thren affemblit, that the ordour following falbe dewlie obferved. 
 
 In p'imis, It is ordained, that the perfon being ane expeftant, quha is 
 prefented to be tryed be the Exercile, fal bring teflimonials, bearing, that 
 h« is ane man of blameles lyf and converfation, that he hes pafled his 
 cours in philofophie in fuch ane Vniverfitie, and that fince that tym he 
 hes bien exercifed in fum honefl calling or ftudie, aither in the Vniverfi- 
 tie or in fum vther privat place, quhair he hes behaved and caryed him- 
 felf wiell ; and that he is twentie fyve yeirs of age compleit ; alfo, that al 
 his teftimonials contain theirin the oath of the giver theirof. 
 
 Nixt, Efter theis teftimonials ar receaued and approved ; firft, his tryels 
 fal begin at the Greek toung, quhairin he falbe obliged to give ane pruiflp 
 
 ' On his supplication he was restored to the ministery in the Synod in October following^ 
 " quhairever it sal pleis God to open vnto him a door^ excepting only in the kirk and paroche 
 of Craill," 
 
102 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1624 
 
 of his knowledge by interpretation of any chapter of the Greek New 
 Teftament that falbe offred to him, without premeditation in Latin or Ing- 
 lifti ; nixt, in the Hebrew, by interpretation of any chapter in the Old Tefta- 
 ment, efter the fpace of 24 houres granted to him at moft to ftudie theirto. 
 
 Thridly, That he be examined vpon the grounds of Religion, quhair- 
 into, (if he hes not bein at the Colledge of Theologie), he fal, at leaft, 
 be aftrifted to anfueir, according to the do6trine fet down be Calvin in 
 his Inftitutions, and by Beza in his Queftions and Confeffion, except he 
 be verffed alfo in vther learned wrieters, and be able, be his awin induftrie 
 and prudence, to mak chois of the beft and foundeft anfueirs to the pur- 
 pofe. 
 
 Fourthly, That he be pofed on the contraverted heads, quhairin, firft, he 
 falbe aftri6bed to fet doun the ftate of the queftion betwixt vs and the 
 adverfars, and next to anfueir their arguments ; and this to do, (if he hes 
 not bien trained vp in the New Colledge), at leaft according to the 
 grounds fet doun be Kemnifius in his Examen Concilij Tridentini, in fo far 
 as he agrees with our Confeffion of Faith, and quhair he diflagrees, that the 
 declaration of the difference falbe requyred as a pairt of his tryel ; yet fal 
 he not be tyed to Kemnifius, bot that he may anfueir out of any vther of 
 our learned divyns, quho have wrietten of the contraverfies, or out of his 
 awin iudgment and invention, his anfueirs being orthodox and agreabil to 
 our profeffion, provyding alwayes, that he be red in al the contraverfies as 
 they ar handled be Kemnifius. 
 
 Fyftly, That privatlie he mak ane fermon or leflbn vpon fuch ane text 
 of Scriptur, as falbe affigned to him be the brethren, in Latin and Inglifli. 
 
 Sextly, That he be hard in the publift Exercife in the fecond and firft 
 place. 
 
 Lajlly, that he falbe tryed be my Lord Archbifchop, and theis of the 
 facultie refident within the citie and Vniverfitie of St. Androis. — Al quhilk 
 tryels falbe ordourlie paft and fufficient teftimonials reported theirvpon, 
 befoir the pairtie prefented be admitted to the office of the Miniftrie. 
 
 To advyfe anent reading in the kirk. — Becaufe of the gryt benefit and 
 inftruftion quhilk may redound be reading of the Scriptures in publift 
 audience of the people, it was recommendit to the brethren prefent 
 
Oct. 162 5. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 103 
 
 graivelie to advyfe, againft the nixt Synod, how the fam may be done 
 molt commodiouflie in fuch congregations quhair their is no ordinar 
 Readers, be the Minifters themfelfs ; and that in the interim fuch bre- 
 thren as may conveniently do it themfelfs fal put the fam in praftife, and 
 read fum chapters befoir fermon evrie Saboth. 
 
 It is apoynted, that ordinar Readers in al congregations falbe tyed to 
 read in the publift audience of the people only fuch prayers as ar printed 
 in the comoun Pfalme Buik, and ordaind be the Kirk of Scotland to be 
 red publiftlie. 
 
 The Mans of Kilmeanie. — Mr. William Scot, Mr. Alexander Henderfone, 
 and Mr. Jhone Mackgill, wer apoynted to traivaill cairfuUie with the paro- 
 chiners of Kilmeanie, aither to build ane manfs and dwelling houfe to Mr. 
 James Thomfon, prefent minifter, and his fucceffors, or then to concurr 
 with him for building theirof. 
 
 Manfs of Scone. — Quhairas Mr. David Wymife, prefent minifter at the 
 kirk of Scone, hes caufed build ane manfs and dwelling houfe at the faid 
 kirk vpon his awin proper chairges and expenffes, quhilk, at the fight and 
 valuation of certain brethren of the Prefbyterie of Peirth, and vther honeft 
 men, parochiners and indwellars, quha wer apoynted and dire6bed be the 
 Prefbyterie to tak dew notice and knawledg of the fam, is eftimat to be 
 worth the foum of fyve hundreth merks money, and above, as the aft 
 maid and granted thairanent at Peirth, 25 Februarij 1624 yeirs, at gryter 
 lenth proports : Theirfoir, it was thoucht miet and apoynted be my Lord 
 Archbiihop and brethren affemblit, that the faid foum of fyve hundreth 
 merks falbe refoundit to the faid Mr. David, his airs, executors, or affig- 
 nayes be the nixt intrant minifter, in recompens of his dilburfments and 
 expenffes. 
 
 Synod held at St. Androis, 4 October 1625.^ 
 
 Supplication of Forfar. — The quhilk day, for fatiffa6tion of the earneft 
 fupplication maid and propond in name and behalf of the brugh of Forfar, 
 
 1 No meeting of the Synod appears, from the Register, to have been held in October 1624, 
 or in April 1625. 
 
104 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1625. 
 
 and the congregation theirof, defyring that Dr. James Eliot, their prefent 
 minifter, fal preache and have doftrine vpon Sonday efternoon for their better 
 edification and comfort : My Lord Archbifhop, and this prefent Synod, 
 having confidered the equitie and neceffitie of their godly fuit and defyr, 
 have apoynted, and be thir prefents apoynts, the faid Dr. James Eliot, fo 
 long as it fal pleis God to continew him in the office of the minftrie their, 
 and quhen health and ftrenth wil permit him, to preach ilk Sonday befoir 
 noone, according to his ordinar and accuftomed forme ; and that ilk Son- 
 day efternoon, he fal, from the pulpit, have dofitrine vpon the Cate- 
 chifme, for inflruftion of his flock in the fundaments and grounds of 
 Religion : For the quhilk his traivails in that work, the people ar willed 
 to ftiew themfelfs deutifuU and thankful to him. 
 
 SupplicationofKinghorne. — The fam day, anent the petition maid and pro- 
 poned in name and behalf of the brugh of Kinghorne, making mention, 
 that they have receaved gTyt harme be the lait gryt invndation and ftorme 
 quhilk fell out vpon the .... day of Marche lafl bypafl, quhairby their 
 harborie is altogether demolilhed, and wonderful gryt hurt brought to 
 many of the inhabitants theirby, the breaking of their ftiips, boats, and 
 vther knawen lofles and damages, fo that they ar extremely haraied, 
 and many amongft them redaded to ane very hard eftait : Theirfoir, my 
 Lord Archbifchop and prefent Affembly, being moved with compaffion 
 towards them, have recommendit, and be thir prefents recommends, their 
 diftreffed condition to the charitie and help of al borrough townes, quhilks 
 ar within the prsecin6b of this diocie lyand on this fyde of Forthe ; willing 
 and exhorting the minifters within the feveral tounes and congregations, 
 to flier vp their people to their fpeedie fupport and relief, and to colleft 
 and ingather fuch contributions as they can have for their fubfidie, betwixt 
 this and the twentie fyft day of December nixt to cum. 
 
 Dyfarts fecund Minifter. — Anent the petition propond be the brugh of 
 Dyfart and congregation, making mention that prefently they have bot 
 ane minifter for ferving and attending of the haill cuir at the kirk their, 
 fo that the burden and chairge is too gryt, being ane populous congrega- 
 tion ; and theirfoir craving that ane fecund minifter may be ioyned with 
 him for his better help in the difchairge of that miniftrie ; my Lord Arch- 
 
April 1627- THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 105 
 
 bifchop and prefent Synod, applauding to their defyre, have advyfed Mr. 
 Williame Nairne, prefent minifler their, together with the toun and con- 
 gregation of Dyfert, to convine and agrie among themfelfs anent fum 
 honeft and fufficient man quhome they think fitteft for that chairge ; and 
 quhen they have maid choifs, my Lord Archbifchop fal concurr with them, 
 and do quhat belongs to his Lordftiip for his ordinarlie fetling in that 
 funftion. 
 
 [Mr. Thomas Montgomrie, minifler at Logiemontrois.] 
 The Names of the Readers. — Mr. Jhone Walker, reader in Dunfermling ; 
 Mr. James Readie, reader in Innerkeithing ; Mr. Thomas Pigot, reader at 
 Forfar ; Patrik Keabil, reader at Kirrimuir ; Jhone Gill, reader at Lang- 
 forgund ; Mr. Henrie Adamfon, reader at Peirth ; Mr. Arthur Grainger, 
 reader at Arbroth ; Mr. Androw Blair, reader at Erroll ; Mr. David Birrill, 
 reader at Scone ; Mr. Thomas Bigger, reader at Kinghorrie ; Gavin Duncan, 
 reader at Dunbernie ; Mr. Archibald Allane, reader at Kilfpindie ; 
 William Lamb, reader at KinnouU. 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 18th Aprile 1626. 
 
 [Mr. William Spittil nominated 2d minifler of Dyfart.] 
 
 [Dr. Jhone Strang, minifler at Erroll, tranflated to the principality of 
 
 the College of Glafgow.] 
 
 Their was given in fubfidie be the brethren prefent to ane noble man of 
 
 the Grifons exyld from his native cuntrey, ane hundreth punds Scots 
 
 money. 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 3d and 4th April 1627. 
 
 The brethren of the Exercife of Peirth reported, that the Maifler of 
 Oliphant (fufpeft of papiftrie) hes fworn and fubfcryved the Confeffion of 
 Faith, and wes of purpofe to have receaved the holy Communion, bot that 
 ane certain impediment did intervine the day immediatly preceiding the 
 celebration theirof. He hes promifed faithfully to communicat in any 
 
 
 
106 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1627. 
 
 vther kirk within that bounds, within the fpace of ten dayes : They ar ad- 
 moniflied to have diligent cair that he performe as he is promifed. 
 
 [Mr. James Rofs, minifter at Lentrathen.] 
 
 Mr. James Bennet. — Becaufe it was regraited be the brethren of 
 Couper, that Mr. James Bennet is ane frequent hunter with dogs, ane 
 player at cairds, and a runner of courffes vpon horfs, the faid Mr. James, 
 being called ypon, compiered, was graivelie rebuikit, and exprefly inhibite 
 to frequent any of the former games in tym cumming ; and the brethren 
 ordained to report in the nixt Synod, how the faid Mr. James dois behave 
 himfelf in al theis particulars. 
 
 The brethren of Miegil ar ordaind to clofe their procels, (feing they 
 ar at the thrid publi6t prayer), againft my Lord Gray, quha continewes 
 avowedlie in papiftrie, and to fend the fam to my Lord Archbifchop, that 
 the fentence of excommunication may be pronunced againft him. 
 
 The brethren wer exhorted gravlie, in thir dangerous tyms, to walk cir- 
 cumfpeftly, and to abftain from the exercifes of hunting, carding, running 
 of horffes, and al fuch as may give occafion of fcandal and offence, vnder 
 pain of fufpenfion from their miniftrie. 
 
 4 Aprilis mane. 
 
 Commiffioners nominat and apoynted to attend the prefent Convention 
 affembled in Edinburgh, at fuch dyets as ar prefcryved : For the Exercife 
 of the Mernis, Mrs. James Strachane and Andrew Milne ; for Arbroth, 
 Dr. Henrie Philp and Mr. James Guthrie ; for Brechin, Mr. James Lyon ; 
 for Forfar, Mr. Silvefter Lambie ; for Miegil, Mr. William Malcom and 
 Dr. James Blair; for Dundie, Mr. Jhone Rhuterfuird and Mr. James 
 Jardin ; for Peirth, Mr. Robert Murray, and Mr. David Williamfon ; for 
 St. Androis, Dr. Alexander Glaidftains, and Mr. Alexander Henderfon ; 
 for Couper, Mrs. William Scot, Thomas Douglas, and William Cranftoun ; 
 for Kirkaldie, Dr. Jhon Mitchelfon, and Mr. Androw Lawmonth ; for 
 Dunfermling, Mr. Robert Roch, and Maifter Henrie Makgill. 
 
 Commiffioners quha fal affemble with the Bilhops at fuch Kirk conven- 
 
Oct. 1628. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 107 
 
 tions as fal happen, for direfting of any to be fent to his Majeftie in the 
 affairs of the Kirk, in name of the refl of the brethren : Dr. Alexander 
 Glaidftains, Dr. David Monro, Dr. Henrie Philp, Dr. Jhone Mitchelfon, Mr. 
 William Scot. Theis wer nominat be the prefent Synod, and ful power 
 given to them to vote and confent to al fuch things as in theis conventions 
 falbe propond, tending to the benefite and guid of the Kirk. 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 2 October 1627- 
 
 My Lord Archbifchop defyred that the purpofe concerning Mr. Peter Hay 
 of Nauchtoun his buik, fuld not be mentioned in the publi6t Synod, and 
 declaired, that his Lordfliip wald not be prefent if the fam war fpoken of.^ 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 7 October 1628. 
 
 The Bifhop of Rofs Contribution,. — The contribution granted to the 
 Bifliop of Rofs, as Commiffioner refident at the Court of Ingland for the 
 affairs of the Kirk, was recommendit to the haill brethren, and al the 
 Moderators of the feveral Prefbyteries wer ordaind to vfe their diligence 
 for collecting and ingathering of the fam ; and to report to my Lord Arch- 
 bifchop quhat fpied they cum, betuixt this and the feaft of Mertinmes 
 nixt to cum. 
 
 Vifitation Kirk of Colace. — The brethren of the Prefbyterie of Couper 
 ar apoynted to vifite the kirk of Colace prima quoque tempore, and to inhi- 
 bite Mr. Henrie Balfour, prefent minifter, from preaching of the Word, 
 becaufe of his weaknes, be reafon of his gryt age, bot not to impair his 
 
 1 This book appears to have been " An Advertisement to the Subjects of Scotland, of the 
 fearfull Dangers threatned to Christian States, and namely to Great Britaine, by the ambition 
 of Spayne : vidth a Contemplation of the truest meanes to oppose it. Also, diverse other Trea- 
 tises, touching the present estate of the Kingdome of Scotland ; verie necessarie to hie knowne 
 and considered in this tyme : called The First Blast op the Trumpet. Written by Peter 
 Hay of Navghton in North Britaine. In Aherdene printed by Edvfard Raban, 1627." 
 
108 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1629. 
 
 prefent ftipend ; and to travail with the parochiners for fum competent 
 provifion for the intertainment of Mr. Jhone Moncrief, his prefent helper 
 in that miniftrie, with certification if they doe it not, the faid Mr. Jhone 
 falbe removed from them. 
 
 [Mr. Jofua Durie, fucceeded Mr. Arthur Futhie, minifter at Inner- 
 kiellour.] 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Andeois, 14 Aprilis 1629. 
 
 Subfidie to theis quhom the Mofs did overflow. — Quhairas their is a general 
 fubfidie granted be the Lords of his Majefties Councell, to be gathered 
 throughout this hail Realme, for the relief of certain gentlemen, heritours, 
 and vthers their tennents, quhais lands wer, in the moneth of December 
 lafl, fuddainlie overflowed be ane mofs, quhairby they ar denudit, not only 
 of their heritages their, bot alfo of al their goods and fubftance : The hail 
 brethren wer apoynted to traivail feriouflie with their feveral congrega- 
 tions, for fuch fpeedie help and fupport as it fal pleis God to move their 
 hearts to contribute to that effe6t ; and quhat they ingather and coUeft 
 from their people, to bring it in to the Moderators of the Prefbyteries, 
 quha may delyver the fam to theis gentlemen quha have crydit and com- 
 miffion from the Lords of his Majefties Councell to be colle6tors theirof. 
 
 The Maifler of Olipliant communicat. — The brethren of the Prefbyterie 
 of Peirth reported, that the Maifter of Oliphant hes communicat accord- 
 ing to the ordinance and dire6tion of the former Synod. 
 
 Ad: anent the Salt pans of Kirkaldie. — Anent the fuit propond be James 
 Aitoun and Henrie Millar, commiffioners for tlie toun of Kirkaldie, de- 
 fyring, that becaufe hitherto gryt incommoditie hes redoundit to them 
 through the interrupting of the ganging of the fait pans vpon the Saboth 
 day, theirfoir libertie may be granted to them to gang throughout the 
 hail Saboth, with this exprefs provifion, that one fervant allenerly fal 
 attend them in the tym of divyne fervice, and that fervant quha attends 
 in the foirnoon fal repair to the kirk efternoon. The Moderator and bre- 
 thren prefent, being informed of the gryt profanation quhilk hes enfhewed 
 vpon the ganging of the fait pans vpon the Saboth day in tyme bygane, and 
 
Oct. 1629. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 109 
 
 quhat fcandal and offence hes bien taken theirby, hes refuifed to grant any 
 fuch tolleration. And becaufe the commifiioners above named did ear- 
 neftlie vrge the fame, and alledged fundrie reafons for the neceffitie 
 theirof, the Moderator and brethren thoucht miet to continew the abfo- 
 lute refolution of the maiter til the nixt Synod ; and in the mean tyme 
 did ordain the fait pans not [to] gang at al vpon the Saboth, in any fort 
 quhairby offence may be given. 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 6 and 7 October 16^9. 
 
 Mans and Glieb to be acquyred. — My Lord Archbifchop and brethren 
 aflemblit, vnderftanding that their ar certain kirks deflitute of mans and 
 glieb, becaufe of the negligence and cairlefnes of the brethren quha ferve 
 the cuir in fuch places, for fear to offend their parochiners in acquiring of 
 the fame : of the quhilk number ' ar the kirks of Innerkeithing, Peirth, 
 Scone, Kinfanes ; It is expreflie ordaind, that Mr. Robert Roch, Mr. 
 David Wymife, Mr. Jhone Malcom, and Mr. James FouUer, prefentlie 
 ferving the cuir at the faid kirks, fal traivail to have them felfs poffeflTed 
 with mans and glieb at their faids kirks, according to the Aft of Parlia- 
 ment, and to report their diligence againft the nixt Synod, vnder pain of 
 fufpenfion from their miniflrie. 
 
 Seffio S" 7 die mane. 
 
 AS for preaching ExpeSants. — The quhilk day, it was expreflie ordaind, 
 that no young man, expeftant of the miniftrie, falbe toUerat to preach in 
 any paroche kirk, be brugh or land, (whither he be ane fludent in the 
 Divinitie CoUedge of St. Androis, or ane expeftant of ane Prelbyterie,) 
 vntil he have ane warrand, libertie, and approbation to that effeft from the 
 Bifchop and brethren of thePreft)yterie in the bounds quhair he dois remain. 
 
 [Mr. James Sibbald, minifber at Torrie, fucceeded " Mr, Robert 
 Thomfone, lait minifter at the faid kirk, quha depairted this lyf about the 
 penult day of September in anno 1 628."] 
 
110 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Apeil 1630. 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 6 and 7 Apeyl 1630. 
 
 A regrait to his Majejiie anent the valuation of the Tythes. — The quhilk 
 day, the whole brethren affemblit, with one comoun voice, did heavelie 
 regrait the apparant detriment and hurt quhilk is liklie to cum vpon the 
 eftait of the Kirk, by occafion of the prefent cours of valuation of the 
 gryt and fmall tythes quhilk is in hand, both in refpeft of the gryt cor- 
 ruption quhilk is vfed, in the valuations, to diminifh the rental of the 
 gryt tythes, and alfo to feclude the minifters from exa6ting the final 
 tythes quhair they have bien in vfe to vplift ij)fa coo'pora of the famen : 
 Theirfoir, they did earneftly intreat my Lord Archbifchop, their Ordinar, 
 in moft humble maner, to acquaint the Kings facred Majeftie hierwith, 
 that his Majeftie, out of his royal favour and tender cair of the Kirk, may 
 expreflie prefcryve fum guid cours for preventing theis evils, quhilks may 
 cum vpon the Kirk and miniftrie by the prefent valuations; and that 
 notliing be done quhilk may preiudge the benefite and patrimonie of the 
 Kirk, or bring any inconvenient theirvpon. And that minifters be ordaind 
 to poffefs their viccarages in corporibus quhair they have bien and ar in 
 vfe to exaft the fam ; for if tymous remedie be not taken hieranent, it wil 
 be impoflible for theis of the miniftrie to attend their chairges, and fo be 
 that means the publift worlhip and fervice of God wil decay. 
 
 Mr. Jhon Barron hisferving at Kempback. — The quhilk day, it being re- 
 graited be Mr. Jhone Schivez of Kempback, that Mr. Jhone Barron, pre- 
 fent minifter at the kirk of Kempback, did not refide at his faid kirk, nor 
 frequent the fervice theirat as he fuld, in refpeft of his many avocations, 
 becaufe of his abode in the Old CoUedge of St. Androis, quhair he con- 
 tinews and remains for the moft pairt, being fecond maifter their ; Their- 
 foir the faid Mr. Jhone Barron was expreflie ordaind by my Lord Arch- 
 bifchop, with vniforme confent of the brethren affemblit, to. attend cair- 
 fuUy at the faid kirk of Kempback, the chairge of the miniftrie theirof, 
 and to frequent his awin paroche in fuch fort as it becums the minifter of 
 the famen, with fuch convenient diligence as he can. 
 
 [Mr. Jhone Wood younger, minifter at the kirk of Rynd, fufpended 
 
Oct. 1630. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Ill 
 
 from the miniftrie, for fornication " with ane certain woman in the toun of 
 Peirth, as he himfelf hes moft humblie confeffed and bewailed in the face 
 of this prefent affemblie."] 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 5 October 1630. 
 
 Saltpans of KirkaJdie and Dyjart. — The quhilk day, anent the ganging 
 of the fait pans of Kirkaldie and Dyfart ; forfamiekil as it hes bien ear- 
 neftly regraited that the Saboth day is profained be the working of fuch 
 as attend the famen, in fpecial in tyme of divyne fervice, It is apoynted 
 be my Lord Archbifchop and brethren affembled, that the miniflers of 
 Kirkaldie and Dyfart fal cairfuUie advert to the behaviour of theis perfons 
 ■quha ar imployed about the attendance of the faid pans, and if they depre- 
 hend any of them to be fcandalous or offenfive in their milbehaviour, to 
 puniftie them, as be the difcipline of their kirk, they doe vther ordinar 
 tranfgreffors of the Saboth, leafl theyfuld pretend any immunitie in that 
 behalf to doe any kynd of exercife that day, quhairby they may be fund 
 to viol at the Saboth. 
 
 It is ordaind, that al the brethren mak publift intimation, in their 
 leveral parochins, that al houlholders of al qualitie prefent themfelfs, with 
 their families, to the Examination befoir the communion, vtherwyfe to be 
 fecludit and debard from that holy Table. 
 
 It is alfo ordained, that the brethren be cairful in their catechizing, and 
 that they labour to expone to their people once in yeir, the Lords Prayer, 
 the Belieff, and the ten Commandements. 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 19 Aprilis 1631. 
 
 Mr. Jhone Lyndfay. — It was fund that Mr. Jhone Lyndfay, minifter at 
 the kirk of Abirlemno, hes bien long abfent from the fervice of the cuir 
 at his kirk, and his flock deftitute of the benefits of the miniftrie. He 
 was graivlie rebuikit in the face of the Synod, and admonifhed to at- 
 
112 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1632. 
 
 tend his chairge moir cairfuUie, with certification if he falbe fund to be 
 four Saboth dayes abfent from his kirk in the hail yeir, without lawful 
 and neceflar excufe, he falbe declaired depryved from his miniftrie ipfo 
 faSto. 
 
 Anent minifters going to Ingland. — It is ordaind be my Lord Archbifchop 
 and brethren aflemblit, with one voice, That no minifber fal vpon any oc- 
 casion goe into Ingland, without libertie aflced and obtaind from my Lord 
 Archbifchop and the brethren of the Prefbyterie quhair they refide, vnder 
 the higheft pains that may follow. 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 10 Aprilis 1632. 
 
 The brethren of the Prefbyterie of St. Androis wer direfted to vfe all 
 diligence for coUefting the contribution to the diftreffed minifters of the 
 Palatinat. 
 
 Bell of Dyjart. — The quhilk day, it was apoynted be my Lord Arch- 
 bifchop of St. Androis, and brethren affembled in Synod, that forfamiekil 
 as the inhabitants, of the toun of Dyfart hes, theis divers yeirs bygane, 
 detaind ane bell quhilk did belong to the paroche of Markinfhe, they 
 fal redelyver the faid bell again to theis of Markinftie, and fal have theis 
 moneyes refoundit to them allennerlie, quhilk they gave for the fam. 
 
 Supplication of Dyfert. — Anent the fupplication maid and propond in 
 name and behalf of the brugh of Dyfart, making mention, that they ar far 
 infirmed and weakened in their eftait, be reafon of the gryt chairges quhilk 
 they have beftowed in labouring to build and repair ane fuflScient and 
 competent harborie, both for their awin eafe and trade in Ihipping, and 
 for the benefite and commoditie of al vthers quhom it may happen to be 
 drawen thither ; and ar not abil be ther awin privat meins to effeftuat 
 fo important and neceifar ane work, except lairge fubfidie and help be 
 impairted and contributed to them for that efFeft : Theirfoir, my Lord 
 Archbiftiop and brethren affembled, being moved with ane tender regaird 
 to their prefent diftrefs, and to the honeft and induftrious cair and in- 
 deavour quhilk they have to accomplifhe that commendable interpryfe. 
 
Oct. 1632. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 113 
 
 have recommendit, and be theis prefents recommends their diftrefled 
 condition to the charitable lupport of the hail brethren within the pre- 
 cin6t, and that pairt of the diocie of St. Androis quhilk lyes benorth Forth, 
 ordaining them to traivail earneftly with their feveral congregations, and 
 to ftier them vp cairfuUie to confidder fuch ane profitable and wechtie 
 buffines, and to extend their fpeedie fupport and relief to that effe6t. 
 And that al the brethren, to quhom their commiffioners fal happen to 
 cum, imploy themfelfs for their furtherance with al convenient expe- 
 dition. 
 
 Supplication of Lathrijhe and Kirkaldie. — Anent the fupplication maid 
 and propond in name and behalf of Alexander Lathrifhe in Dyfart, and 
 David Kirkaldie in Kinghorne, quha wer firit taken and led into captivitie 
 be the merciles Turks, and detaind in miferable bondage among them for 
 the fpace of thrie yeirs ; and finfyne ar redafted to as gryt flaivrie and 
 bondage in ane Spanifhe gaillie, quhair they have remaind for the fpace 
 of aught yeirs in moft lamentable captivitie and flaivrie, and cannot be 
 delyvered from their bondage, except they be redemed be the payment of 
 ane thoufand merks of Scots money, quhilk foume they ar altogether 
 vnabil be themfelfs to pay : My Lord Archbifchop and brethren aflem- 
 bled, being moved with compaflion of their comfortles and difl;refled 
 eflait, have, for the fpeedie relief theirof, apoynted the hail brethren 
 within the precin6t of this Synod to be ftented and rated particularlie for 
 the payment of the faid foume; and that ilk one of them, out of their 
 feveral congregations, vplift and ingather the fam with al convenient 
 expedition, that it may be fend to them for their tymous comfort and 
 relief. 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 2d Octobee 1632. 
 
 The quhilk day, the Pfalmes of King David, tranflated in meeter be 
 King James of bliffed memorie, being recommendit be King Charls, our 
 prefent dread Soveraine, to be accepted and fung in al his Maieflies 
 dominions, wer be my Lord Archbifchop remembred and recommendit 
 to the Synod, and fum of them delyvered to certain brethren of the feve- 
 
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114 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1633. 
 
 ral Prelbyteries to be pervfed be them, and they ordaind to report their 
 iudgment theiranent againft the nixt Synod. 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 30 Aprilis 1633. 
 
 Jhone Broun in Torrieburn, ane faxfold adulterer, apoynted to be com- 
 mitted to my Lord Generall Juftice, or Stewart of the Regalitie of St. 
 Androis, that dew punifhment may be infli6ted vpon him. 
 
 [Mr. Thomas Ramfay, minifter at Idvie. 
 
 Mr. Androw Eliot fucceeded Mr. Jofua Durie, deceafed, minifter at 
 the kirk of Innerkillour.J 
 
 Doftor Alexander Glaidftains, Dr. Jhone Mitchelfone, Mr. Alexander 
 Henderfon, Mr. Silvefter Lambie, and Mr. Robert Moray, wer apoyntit 
 to conciirr and convine with the reft of the commiffioners nominat furth of 
 vther Synods, to give their found iudgment and opinion anent the new 
 tranflated buik of the Pfalmes. 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Androis, 1 October 1633. 
 
 Craigie and Heriderfons maricMje refufed. — It is expreflie ordaind, that the 
 benefite of mariage be not granted to Alexander Craigie, in the paroche 
 of Forteviot, with Agnes Henderfone their, becaufe he committed adul- 
 
 ' " The Psalmes of King David, tbanslated by King James," were first printed in 1631, 
 with the following Privilege. " Charles R. — Haueing caused this Translation of the Psalmes, 
 (whereof our late deare Father was Author,) to he perused, and it heing found to he exactly 
 and truely done, wee doe herehy authorize the same to he Imprinted, according to the Patent 
 graunted therevpon, and doe allow them to he song in all the Churches of our Dominiones re- 
 commending them to all cure goode Suhjects for that effect." They were not, however, 
 favourahly received by the Scottish Clergy, and do not appear to have been ever sung in 
 our churches. Calderwood, vidth little respect for the Royal Author, criticised the work with 
 some severity, and drew up " Reasons against the publick vse of this new Metaphrase of the 
 Psalmes ;" maintaining, that the old version by Sternhold and Hopkins, " should be sunc in 
 the Kirks of Scotland as they haue been since 1564, and no wayes suppressed for any thing 
 sein or hard yet" — (The Bannati/ne Miscellany, vol. i. p. 227. J 
 
April 1636. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 115 
 
 terie twyfe with her, and children procreat by her in his wyflfs tyme, quhen 
 fchoe was living, and hes committed fornication with her alfo fince the 
 death of his vmquhile wyff. 
 
 The names of the defund:. — Becaufe of the gryt preiudice of many or- 
 phans and pupils, and fundrie vther forts of perfons, for that the Tefta- 
 ments of the dead have not bien confirmed, and the precife tyme of their 
 death is not knowen, nor extant in any regifter. It is apoynted, (according 
 to former A6bs maid of this kynd,) that evrie minifter in their feveral 
 congregations fal have ane regifter of the defunft, and fal twyfe in the 
 yeir, viz. at the dyets of the Synode in Summer and Winter, exhibit and 
 prefent to the Comifar of St. Androis ane dew roll of the fam, and at fuch 
 vther tyms as ane officeir authorized be the faid Comifar fal cum to any 
 minifter within the bounds of the diocie of St. Androis, they fal delyver 
 vnto him the names of the defunft within their paroche. To the quhilk 
 ordinance and apoyntment the hail brethren did vniformlie confent, with 
 this provifion alwayes, viz. that for the pains to be taken be the brethren 
 in this behalf, the Teftament of evrie minifter and his wyff falbe frie of al 
 chairges and expenfles for the confirmation of the famen ; as alfo, that 
 al fuch perfons as ar declaired be the minifters teftimonial to be puir, and 
 non potentes for confirmation, falbe exemed from al proces and aftion. 
 
 Synod haldin at St. Andeois, 27 April 1636. 
 
 For abandoning the gryt number of ftrong and vagabound beggers quhilk 
 abounds in the land, it is apoynted that the brethren in their feveral con- 
 gregations, fal tak ane prefent and folide cours for providing of their awin 
 puir within their awin paroches. And dew provifion being once maid for 
 them, in fuclie ane competent manor and meafure as conveniently they 
 may, then with al diligence to abandone al ftrangers, and not give any 
 maintenance to them. And for the better profecuting of this cours, it is 
 thought expedient that fum of the brethren in their feveral prefbytries be 
 direfted in commiffion to goe to the Juftices of peace in evrie fliyre in 
 their firft Benche Court, and earneftly defyr their concurrance and further- 
 ance for effe6tuating of this fo good and profitable ane work. 
 
116 
 
 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 April 1639. 
 
 Ane contribution granted to Jhone Broun in Preftonpans, and his kip- 
 pitche, being fourtine in number, quha ar taken captive be the Turks, 
 and detaind in miferable flaivrie, was recommendit to the brethren, and 
 earneftly defyred, that in their feveral congregations they wald exhort 
 and ftiere vp the people, that their charitable help may in al convenient 
 tyme be imployed for their delyverance and relief. 
 
 At Cuper in Fife, April 2, 1639. 
 
 The which day, the minifbers and elders of the feverall Prefbyteries of 
 Fife, being conveened at the faid burgh to hold the Provinciall Affemblie, 
 Mr. William Scott, minifter of the faid burgh, made the exhortation, 
 according to the cuftom obferved at the beginning of luch Aflemblies. 
 
 After prayer and fermon, the Moderators of the Prefbyteries wer re- 
 quired to give vp the names of the paftors and elders, ilk ane within 
 there owne bounds, which they did as foUowes : 
 
 The names of the Minifters and Elders. 
 
 The Presbyterie of Cuper. 
 
 [Cupar.] 
 
 Mr. William Scott. 
 
 [Cupar, 2d Ch.J Mr. David Dalgleiflie. 
 
 [Darfie.J 
 
 [Ceres.] 
 
 [Cults.] 
 
 [Kettle.] 
 
 [Falkland.] 
 
 Mr. Patrick Scowgall. 
 Mr. Walter Buchanan. 
 
 Mr. James Martin. 
 Mr. John Raml'ay. 
 Mr. William Barclay. 
 
 Sir Ja. Sibbald of OverRan- 
 killour knight baronet, 
 elder for the Landward. 
 
 George Jamefon, elder for 
 the toun of Cuper. 
 
 Hary Weemys of Futhie. 
 
 Sir John Hope of Craighall 
 knight. 
 
 Androw Dainziel. 
 
 David Pitcairne of that Ilk. 
 
 Sir Andrew Morray of Bal- 
 vaird knight. 
 
April 1639. 
 
 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 117 
 
 [Strathmiglo.] Mr. John Morray. 
 [Auchtermuchty.J Mr. James Bennett. 
 [Colleffie.] Mr. John MoncreiiF. 
 
 ( Mr. Andrew Bennett eld. 
 
 t Mr. William Bennett. 
 
 [Monimaill.J 
 
 [Ebdie.] 
 [Newburgh.] 
 
 [Dumbog.] 
 
 [Dunbog.] 
 
 [Creich.] 
 
 [Flifk.J 
 
 [Balmerrino.J 
 
 [Kilmanie.] 
 
 [Logie.J 
 
 Mr. Alexander Balfour. 
 Mr. David Orme. 
 
 ( Mr. Thomas Baxter. 
 I Mr. William Leviftoun. 
 
 Mr. Androw Bennett yo. 
 
 Mr. John Makgill. 
 
 Mr. Walter Greig. 
 
 Mr. James Thomfon. 
 
 Mr. John Durie. 
 
 Mr. David Ramfay. 
 Richard Maxwell. 
 James Melvin of Halhill. 
 John Lord Melvin. 
 James Makgill of Rankil- 
 
 lour Nether. 
 Patrick Peacock. 
 Sir David Barclay of Cul- 
 
 lerny knight. 
 George Kinloch. 
 Robert Leflie. 
 George Stirk. 
 James Cuper. 
 David Sunter. 
 
 [Auchtermoonfie.J Mr. James Wedderburn. 
 
 The Presbytekie of St. Androis.i 
 
 [St. Leonards Col- Mr. Andrew Bruce, Prin- 
 lege, St. An-J cipal of St. Leonards 
 drews. ' College. 
 
 [Kinglbarns.] Mr. James Bruce. 
 
 [Deninno.J Mr. David Forret. 
 
 [Kilrennie.] Mr. Colin Adam. 
 
 [Anftruther-Weft] Mr. George Dewar. 
 [Pittenweem.] Mr. John Melvin. 
 
 Abercrombie.J Mr. Robert Wilkie. 
 
 Mr. George Weemyfs. 
 
 Mr. John Alton of Kinnadie. 
 
 George Strang, portioner of 
 Kilrenie. 
 
 David Ferray. 
 
 James Airth, burges of Pit- 
 tenweem. 
 
 ' The following charges in this Presb3rtery were at this time either vacant or under process^ St. 
 Andrews, First and Second Charges, Anstruther-East, CraU, Carnhie, Leuchars, and Forgan. 
 
118 
 
 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 April 1639. 
 
 [Kilconquhar.J 
 [Newburn.] 
 [Largo.] 
 [Kemback.J 
 
 Mr. David Monro. 
 Mr. George Hamiltoun. 
 Mr. Andrew Auchinleck. 
 Mr. John Barron. 
 
 [Ferryportoncraig.]Mr. Samuel Cuningham. 
 
 Tho. Spens of Lathalland. 
 George Orme. 
 James Lundie of Straerlie. 
 David Weemyfs of Rumgay. 
 
 The Presbyterie of Kirkcaldie. 
 
 [Kirkcaldie.J 
 
 [Kirkcaldie, 2d 
 
 Charge.] 
 [Dyfart.] 
 [Dyfart, 2d Ch.] 
 [Kinghorn.J 
 [Auchtertool.J 
 
 [Auchtirdirran.] 
 
 [KinglafRe.J 
 
 [Portmoak.] 
 [Ballingray.] 
 
 [Leflie.J 
 
 [Kennoquhie.] 
 
 [Scoonie.J 
 
 [Weems.J 
 
 Mr. James Simfon. 
 Mr. Robert Dowglafs. 
 
 Mr. William Nairne. 
 
 Mr. Mungo Law. 
 
 Mr. Alex. Scrimgeour. 
 
 Mr. William Bell. 
 ( Mr. John Chambers eld. 
 I Mr. John Chambers yo. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Melvin. 
 
 Mr. Harie Wilkie. 
 
 Mr. David Anderfon. 
 j Mr. Thomas Putie. 
 t Mr. John Smyth. 
 
 Mr. Fred. Carmichael. 
 
 Mr. Robert Cranftoun. 
 
 Mr. George Gillefpie. 
 
 The young Laird of Bogie, 
 elder for the Landward. 
 
 John William, elder for the 
 toun of Kirkcaldie. 
 
 George Lundie. 
 David Brown. 
 
 James Colvin of Balbedie. 
 
 David Broun elder of Tin- 
 mouth. 
 The Laird of Arnott. 
 
 The Laird of Strahenrie. 
 
 James Pitcairne. 
 
 William Rige of Athernay. 
 
 The Presbyterie of Dunfermling. 
 
 [Dunfermling.] Mr. Harie Makgill. Robert Ged of Badrig. 
 
 ' In this Presbytery the parishes of Bruntisland and Markinch were vacant. 
 
April 1639. 
 
 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 119 
 
 [Dunfermling, 2d] 
 
 [Aberdour.] 
 
 [Inverkeithing.] 
 
 [Torryburn.J 
 
 [Culrofs.J 
 
 [Carnock.J 
 
 [Muckhart.J 
 
 [Saline. J 
 
 [Cleilh.] 
 
 [Kinrofs.J 
 
 [Orwell.] 
 
 Mr. Samuel Row. 
 
 Mr. Robert Bruce. 
 
 Mr. Robert Roche. 
 
 Mr. James Sibbald. 
 
 Mr. John Duncan. 
 
 Mr. John Row. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Fothringam. 
 
 Mr. William Merlhell. 
 
 Mr. James Carmichael. 
 
 Mr. John Cowdon. 
 
 Mr. Patrick Geddie. 
 
 John Kirkcaldie. 
 Andrew Dikfon. 
 Andrew Brand. 
 Gilbert Gourlay. 
 William Gibbon. 
 John Alexander. 
 John Hutton. 
 David Colvin. 
 William Keith. 
 John Gib. 
 
 The brethren abouwritin proceided to the eleftioun of ane Moderator 
 for this preyfent Affemblie, and for that effe6b wer put in leit Mr. William 
 Scott, minifter of Cuper, Mr. David Monro, minifter of Kinconquhar, 
 Mr. William Nairne, minifter of Dyfert, and Mr. John Row, minifter of 
 Carnock ; and by the voices, minifters and elders, Mr. William Scott wes 
 chofen Moderator hoc vice. 
 
 Heades to be inquired in the triall of Prefbyteries. 
 
 If they keip faithfuUie the ordinarie meitings of the Preft)yterie for 
 do6trin and dilciplin ? 
 
 If they have there monethlie difputatiouns according to the A6t of the 
 General! Aflemblie ? 
 
 If they wfe the vifitatioun of all there kirks betuix everie Synod ? 
 
 If they have a care of planting and providing there kirkis ? 
 
 If they have a care in admiffioun of minifters to trie them according to 
 the A6t of the Generall Affemblie ? 
 
 If they have any papifts within there boundis ? 
 
 If they have a care anent the provifioun of the poore ? 
 
 If catechifing vniverfallie be in there boundis in burgh and land ? 
 
 If they wfe do6trin before and afternoone on the Saboths ? 
 
 If there be dofitrin in the weik dayes in there burghes ? 
 
 If there be ordinarie vifitatioun of there families ? 
 
120 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1639. 
 
 In the feverall anfweris to the articles of triall there wes found great 
 necligence, and fundrie things done amiffe, which all wes promifed, be 
 Gods affiftance, to be amended. 
 
 A refufail to ereSt a new Prefbyterie. — For better fatiffaftioun, and for 
 keiping faithfuUie the ordinarie meltings of the Prefbyterie, Mr. Patrik 
 Geddie, minifter of Urwell, in his owne name, and in the name of certaine 
 of his brethren, defired that ane Prefbyterie might be erefted at Falkland, 
 be reafon of the farre diftance of brother from the featt of there Prefby- 
 teries. It wes anfuered be the Affemblie, that Prelbyteries are erefted 
 be the Generall Affemblie, and that it is nawayes pertinent to a Provinciall 
 Affemblie to alter the afites of the Generall. 
 
 AStes of the Generall AJfemblie to be printed. — Anent the overture pro- 
 pond to the Provinciall Affemblie for printing the publift a6bes of the 
 Generall Affemblie, the knowledge whereof is mofl neceffarie for Provin- 
 ciallis, Prefbyteries, and Seffiouns within this realme, the Provinciall 
 Affemblie referres this as a fpeciall inflru6tioun to be givin be the Prefby- 
 teries to there commiffioners whom they fall happen to fend to the Generall 
 Affemblie. 
 
 At St. Andrewes, October 1, 1639. 
 [Mr. John Row, minifter at Carnock, chofen Moderator.] 
 
 Seffio 4, Od:ober 29. 
 
 For7iicatm-is and Adultereris repentance. — It is ordained, that all fornica- 
 tors, according to the order of the Kirk, fall fit three dayes in the ftool of 
 repentance, and the adultereris half a yeir ; and this to be ane ordinance 
 for all the kirkis within this province in all time comming. 
 
 The modeji habit of Minifleris and their wyfes. — The which day, anent the 
 habit of minifl;eris, and minifteris wifes, the Affemblie thoght gude to 
 revive the ancient ades of the Kirk concerning the modeftie of the appeirell 
 of minifleris and there wifes, and to enlarge the fame to all profeffouris ; 
 and the minifleris within the province to fie the fame put to executioun. 
 
 The Affemblie ordains everie Prefbyterie to intertein a burfare, and 
 
April 1640. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 121 
 
 they to agrie among themfelfs concerning the maner, and to report there 
 diligence to the nixt Affemblie. 
 
 The Affemblie thinkis it expedient that it be reprefented to the nixt 
 Generall Affemblie, that no minifter fall have pluralitie of kirkis. 
 
 It is ordained, that the Prelbyteries within this province lie vfha^t is 
 done for a provifioun for a fchoole at everie paroche kirk ; and withall, 
 that fchooUes be vifit be the Prelbyteries, and that betuix everie Affemblie. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fife holden at Kirkcaldie, 
 
 April 7, 1640. 
 
 [Mr. Robert Blair, minifter at St. Andrews, chofen Moderator.] 
 
 Anent reftraining buriall in hirks. — Anent the reference conteined in 
 the Prelbyterie book of Kirkcaldie, requiring the reftraining of buriall in 
 kirkis, the Affemblie referred it to the Generall Affemblie there deter- 
 mination, and everie Prelbyterie within there owne bounds, to try what 
 they could gett done in that matter. 
 
 Anent Mr. Andrew Mitchelfons Jlanderous J^peeches. — The which day, Mr. 
 Andrew Mitchelfone, fone lawfuU to Mr. John Mitchelfone, fome tyme 
 minifter of Bruntiland, being cited be the Prelbyterie of Kirkcaldie, to 
 compeir before this Provinciall Affemblie, to be cenfured be it, for llan- 
 dering the Kirk of Scotland and the Covenant, calling the Covenant ane 
 hypocriticall and traitorous Covenant ; called on, and not compeirand, the 
 Affemblie ordaines the faid Prelbyterie to deale with him, firft perfwad- 
 ing him myldlie to acknowledge his fault, and to bring him to repentance, 
 and if he fall continue ftubborne to proceid againft him according to the 
 order of the Kirk to the uttermoft cenfures thereof. 
 
 The Prelbyterie of Cuper is exhorted to vnitie and brotherlie love among 
 themfelfs, feing that procefs that occalioned ony thing to the contrarie is 
 clofed. 
 
 The Affemblie, finding that the brethren of the Prelbyterie of St. An- 
 drewes in handling of there commoun heades, had not difputs among 
 themfelfs, ordained them to have difputs, when they have a common head, 
 in tyme comming. 
 
 Q, 
 
122 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1640. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fife holden at Dunfermlin, 
 
 October 6, 1640. 
 
 [Mr. Robert Cranftoun, minifter at Scoonie, chofen Moderator.] 
 [Mr. David Forrett, admitted minifter at the kirk of Forgun.J 
 [Mr. Frederick Carmichael tranfported from Kennoquhie to Mark- 
 inch.] 
 
 [Mr. Thomas Hog admitted minifter of Kennoquhie.J 
 Mr. And/i'ew Mitchelfone fled. — The faid Prefbyterie [of Kirkcaldie], being 
 inquired of ther diligence in proceffing before them Mr. Andrew Mitchel- 
 fon, fone lawfull to Mr. John Mitchelfon, fometyme minifter of Brunt- 
 iland, according to the ordinance of the faid Affemblie, for calumniating 
 the Covenant, declared, that they had entered in procefs againft him, and 
 that he wes fled owt of the kingdom. 
 
 Supplication to Parliament for difuniting Kirk of Rafyih fra Innerkethin. 
 — The Prefbyterie of Dunfermlin delired, that the Commiffioners of the 
 Kirk within this province, appointed to attend the Parliament, wold fup- 
 plicat the Eftatis, that they wold be pleafed to difunite the kirk of Roflyth 
 from the kirk of Innerkethin ; and protefted, that the prefent planting of 
 Innerkethin fould be no impediment thereunto, if the faidis Eftatis fould 
 think it gude. 
 
 Lord Burghley Ms defyre. — The faid day, James Arnot of Ferny ftiew 
 to the Aflemblie, that my Lord Burghley, his brother,^ being to lift ane re- 
 giment of men owt of Fife for affifting our airmie in England, defired that 
 a leit might be made of fome of the brethren who wer conveened there 
 for the tyme, whereof his Lordftiip might chufe one to be a preacher to the 
 faid regiment. The Affemblie differed there anfuer till the nixt feffion. 
 
 Sejs. 3"- OStoher 7. 
 Minifter for my Lord Burghley his regiment. — For anfuer to James 
 
 ' Robei'tj son of Sir Robert Arnot of Ferny, on his marriage with Margaret, Baroness Bal- 
 four of Burleigh, took the name of Balfour, and bore the title of Lord Burleigh in virtue of a 
 letter from the King. 
 
April 1641. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 123 
 
 Arnott of Ferny his propofitioun aboue writtin, the Affemblie named Mr. 
 Robert Bruce, minifter of Aberdour, Mr. Patrick Scowgall, minifter of 
 Darfie, Mr. Robert Traill, minifter of the Elie, Mr. Andrew Honyman, 
 minifter of the Ferrie, and Mr. John MoncreifF, minifter of Kingorne, 
 to be in leit, that my Lord Burghley might chufe ony of them to be 
 preacher to his regiment quhom he pleafed. 
 
 Runaway Jojors to mak ther o-epentance, and be delated to the CommiJJioners. 
 — Mr. Harie Wilkie, minifter at Portmoock, having inquired of the Affem- 
 blie, What fould be the cenfure of fugitives, who wer fworne to there cul- 
 louris, and had fled from them ? The Affemblie ordained, that fuch fugitives 
 fould mak there repentance publiftlie befor the congregatioun ; as alfo, 
 that evrie minifter fould inform himfelf of fuch perfouns, and delate them 
 to the commifiioners of the paroches. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fife holden at Cuper, Aprile 6, 
 
 1641. • 
 
 [Mr. Andrew Auchinleck chofen Moderator.] 
 
 Superjlitious monuments to he demolijhed. — Anent the remit fra the Gene- 
 rail Affemblie concerning fuperftitious monuments, the Moderator re- 
 quired of the Affemblie, if they knew of ony fuch things within there 
 bounds, that if they wer, they might be demoliftied. It wes ordained 
 that all fould fearch, and if any fould be found, to ufe diligence for the 
 demolilhing of the fame. 
 
 Reference to Parliament, p-ovijions forJchooUs. — This Affemblie thinks 
 meit to reprefent to the Parliamentis confideratioun the neceflitie of the 
 plantatioun of fchooUis, and provifiouns for them. 
 
 Elements, and augmentation ofjfipends. — Alfo, that it be reprefented to 
 the Parliament, that minifters who hes not competent provifioun, and hes 
 not gotten augmentatioun as yet, that courfe may be taken for augmen- 
 tatioun to them. And feing that the Generall Affemblie ordaines the 
 Communion to be celebrat twyfe in the yeir, meanes may be appointed 
 within evrie parochin for buying of the Elements for that efFe6b. 
 
124 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1641. 
 
 Sejfio 5, April 8. 
 
 Reference to Parliament, the manfe 500 merk. — The Affemblie thinks it 
 meit that it be reprefented to the Parliamentis confideratioun, how that 
 intrantis to the miniftrie may be fried of the burthen of 500 merkis lyand 
 upon the manfs at ther entrie. 
 
 Lyhewyje payment ofjlipend quliair lands ar unlaboured. — In like maner, 
 that confideration may be had of minifters having there flipend, or ony 
 part thereof, afEgned to them owt of teethes of lands unlaboured by oc- 
 cafioun of debtis, compryfings, and other impediments, and fo they fruflrat 
 of there provifioun, what way there lofes may be refounded, and they 
 made fure of payment. 
 
 Fewell and pqjiurage. — Alfo, that the a6bes anent foggage, fewall, and 
 pafturage may be renewed. 
 
 Noblemen fornicators muji Jatiffie as mean men. — Anent the reference of 
 the Prefbyterie of Dunfermlin, craving the determinatioun of the Affemb- 
 lie, what fall be the maner of Noblemeus repentance for fornicatioun ; the 
 Affemblie ordained, that they fould keip the order eftablilhed in the Kirk 
 anent fornicatoris with all men. 
 
 The A6t of the faid Prefbyteriq [of St. Andrewes] for reftraining of 
 divers forts of vyces, is ordained to be regiftrat in the Provinciall book, as 
 a commune aft of the whole province : the tenour whereof foUowes ; — 
 
 At St. Andrewes, March 14, 1641. 
 
 Act of St. Andrews Preabyterie for restraining vyces, extenditto the whole province, and is to 
 he intimat in everie parishe. — The which day, the Presbyterie being fullie conveened, and 
 having taken to heart the abounding of all maner of sinne, (notwithstanding of the great and 
 glorious workis the Lord hes done, and is doing towards ws, and of our renewed and sworne 
 Covenant), whereby the Lord is justlie provocked, not onlie to breake aff the course of his ireat 
 mercies towards ws, but also to turn them in most ^fearfull and terrible judgementis : Bot 
 speciallie, having layed to heart the great dishonour done to the great name of God, which is 
 fearfull and glorious, holy and reverend, by blasphemie, swearuig, cursing, banning, swearinu- 
 be the creature, and idle naming of God, as also by the profanatioun of the Lordis holy Sab- 
 bath, by the contempt of Godis word and worshipe, by drinking and tipling, by games and 
 
April 1641. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 125 
 
 pastymes, etc. . Therefore hes statut and ordained, like as be tliir presentis does staUit and 
 ordain, that all the laudable Actis of Parliament, and of Generall and Provinciall Assemblies, made 
 for the restraining of such gross sinnes and grievous crymes, be put in executioun be everie 
 kirk Sessioun within the bounds of this Presbyterie, and that the disciplin of the Kirk sail be 
 no less against them, then against whoredome, bloodshed, etc. That everie one that is found 
 cursing, swearing, banning, or onywayes abusing the Lords holy and glorious name, be first 
 gravelie admonished privatlie ; and if they doe not amend, then to be admonished by ane 
 Elder; and if they hearken not to the admonitioun of one or tuo, then to be summoned 
 before the Sessioun, and apointed, in presence of the whole congregatioun before the 
 people, to acknowledge there offence ; and if they doe yet continue, then to [he] delivered 
 to the Civill Magistrat, to be put in the Jogges and Stockes; and if for all this they 
 leave not aff, then, with the assistance of there masters, to be banished the congregatioun. 
 And to the end that this, so fearfull a sinne, may be tryed, let the Elders be exhorted to be 
 verie vigilant in taking notice of the same, and let all masters of families be taken solemnlie 
 promised to delate these within there families who are guiltie heirin, either to the Elder of the 
 quarter, or to the Minister, especiallie when he comes along to visit or catechises. And sick- 
 lyke, everie one who profanes the Lordis day, which is the holy of the Lord and honorable, by 
 byding from the Lordis worship and service, having health of body, by tipling and drinking, 
 either before or after divine service, by games or pastymes, by fisching, going of mylnes, calling' 
 of loads, blocking,^ trysting, buying and selling ; that delinquentis of this kynde be punished as 
 is before rehearsed ; and that there be searchers appointed for trying how the Sabbath day is 
 keiped, and for delating of such that comes not to serve God in the congregatioun, both before 
 and afternoone. And that people may be keiped in better order, and that it may be tryed how- 
 God is served in families, it is appointed that everie Minister visit his whol congregatioun, 
 going from house to house, twyse a yeir at least. And because the woefull ignorance, 
 rudeness, stubbernes, and incapacitie that is seen among the commune people, proceids from 
 want of Schoolis in landward, and the not putting of bairnes to Schoolles where they are, 
 therefore, it is ordained that all possible meanes be used, that there may be a Schooll in everie 
 congregatioun ; and that where there is one alreadie, everie one who hes children, ane or ma, 
 put them to the schooll having once past sevin yeir old : If the parents be poore, then in that 
 case, that the kirk Sessioun tak order for paying the Schoolmaster his due either owt of the 
 poores box, or ellis be a quarterlie collectioun made for that purpose in the congregatioun afore 
 divine service ; but if the parentis be able, then let them be oblished both to send their bairnes 
 when the Sessioun gives order for it, and not to remove them till the Sessioun be acquainted 
 therevnth ; and that the onwaiting of the Schoolmasters be preceislie looked to by the Min- 
 isters and Elderis, and if they be found neghgent, to be censured ; and that everie bowse that 
 is able, have a Bible and a Psalme Book, at least a New Testament. Likewayes, that all 
 these who superstitiouslie carries the dead about the kirk before buriall, as also the burieing 
 of unbaptized bairnes apart, be taken notice of, and that the practiseris thereof be censured by 
 ' Driving. ^ Making bargains. 
 
126 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1641. 
 
 the Sessioun. And sicklyke, whosoever keips not there dyetis of examinatiounj hour and place^ 
 laying all excuse asyde, he taken order with hy the Sessioun, and if Ministers and Elderis he 
 found negligent and remiss in punishing the foresaids vyces, and in doing the recommended 
 dueties, to be exactlie censured be the Preshyterie. And ordaines this act to be intmiat m 
 everie congregatioun within the Preshyterie, after divine service. 
 
 Dalgleijhefatiffied the AJfemblie. — Mr. David Dalgleifhe gave the Affem- 
 b]ie fatiffaaioun anent the mifinterpretation of his do6trin concerning 
 Brunifme, which he declared to be fpoken generallie be him, aiming at no 
 particular perfoun. 
 
 Sefs. 7, April 9. 
 
 Reference to Parliament hyring ofjhearers on the Sabbath. — Anent the 
 fearful! and inordinat abufe of the Sabbath day at Cuper, and divers other 
 partis, by mercatis of men and women offering themfelfs to be hyred for the 
 harveft everie yeir, with fuch obftinat boldnes that it cannot be reftrained, 
 recommended to this Synod by the minifteris and magiftratis of this burgh, 
 It wes thoght meit by the whole Synod, that it fould be earneftlie repre- 
 fented to the Parliament for the civill reftraint ; and for the fpirituall part 
 of the offence, it wes recommended to all the brethren in all the ftiyre, 
 that none of there paroche fould refort to the faids mercatis for poUutioun 
 of the Lordis Sabbath, and likewife that no man come to hyre, nor to be 
 hyred. 
 
 Reference to Parliament anent fiibfh'iptions of miniflers for Jeeurinq of 
 qentlemen in ther civill rights. — It wes inquired, be our brother Mr. Frede- 
 rick Carmichael, minifter at Markinftie, and others, whither, for fecuring 
 of the civill rights of gentlemen holding of the late Prelatis, they might 
 fubfcrive under the faids prelatis fubfcriptiouns before there deprivatioun 
 and excommunicatioun. The whole brethren refolved to recommend the 
 civill part of the matter to the enfueing Parliament, that the Eftatis may 
 give there determinatioun heirin. 
 
 Night vnlawful meetings within Pre/brie of Cuper referred to ther triall. 
 
 Becaufe of the great bruit of wnlawfuU meltings be night and be day 
 within the Prelbyterie of Cuper, and particularlie about Stramio-lo, the 
 Synod recommendis the triall thereof to the Prelbyterie of Cuper, to the 
 
Oct. 1641. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 127 
 
 effeft, that if any fall be found guiltie of fuch unlawfull praftifes, they 
 may be taken order with, and if otherwayes, that the wnjuft flanderers 
 may be found out and cenfured. 
 
 Recommend to Parliament the pari/he of Aberdour. — The deplorable eftate 
 of a great multitud of people living, in the mids of fuch a reformed fliyre, 
 as verie paganes, becaufe of the want of the benefit of the Word, there 
 being thrie kirkis far diflant under the cure of ane minifter, to wit, Aber- 
 dour, Dagetie, and Baith ; the remeid whereof, the Synod humblie and 
 earneftlie recommendis to the Parliament. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fiffe, holden at Dysart the 
 5th of October, 1641. 
 
 [Mr. Robert Blair, minifter at St. Andrews, chofen Moderator.] 
 Stramiqlo meetings groundles. — Anent the diligence of the Prefbyterie 
 of Cuper, in the tryall of the unlawfull meltings about Stramiglo, and the 
 authoris of the fame, it wes anfuered to them, that after earneft and dili- 
 gent fearche they could find no author of that flander to lay hold on, 
 and that that brute that was difperfed thereanent had no ground fo far as 
 they could try ; wherewith the Affemblie wes fatiffied. 
 
 Darjie Mrh to he vijited. — Anent the fearching of fuperftitious monu- 
 mentis be the feverall Prelbyteries, it wes declared be them that there 
 wes none within there bounds. Onlie Mr. Patrick Scougall reported, that 
 there wes findrie croflTes in there kirk at Darfie, which be feme wes not 
 thoght to be fuperftitious ; and therefore earneftlie defired that the 
 Affemblie wold be pleafed to appoint fome of there number to vifit there 
 kirk heiranent, as alfo anent buriall within the faid kirk ; which defire 
 the Affemblie thoght reafonable, and therefore nominated and appointed 
 Mr. Robert Cranftoun, minifter at Scoonie, Mr. John Smyth, minifter at 
 Leflie, Mr. David Dalgleiflie, minifter at Cuper, Mr. Walter Buchanan, 
 minifter at Sirefs, Mr. John Makgill, minifter at Fliflc, Mr. Alexander 
 Balfour, minifter at Ebdie, Mr. Robert Blair, minifter at St. Andrewes, 
 and Mr. Arthure Myrtoun, minifter at Crail, the Lairdis of Ferny, Cul- 
 
128 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1642. 
 
 lerny, Kemback, and Inftiederny, to vifit the faid Kirk the firft Tuefday 
 of November nixt for the effeft forefaid ; and to report there diligence to 
 the nixt Affemblie. 
 
 Hyrinfj ofjtiearers on the Sabbath. — Anent the profanatioun of the Sab- 
 bath day in the tyme of harveft by hyring of Ihearers, Mr. Robert Blair, 
 minifter at St. Andrewes, one of the Commiffioners appointed be the Ge- 
 nerall Affemblie to attend the Parliament, declared, that there wes a Sup- 
 plicatioun given in be them to the Parliament, craving ane A6t to pafs for 
 reflraining of the faid profanatioun. 
 
 Salt pans. — The Prelbyteries of St. Andrewes, Kirkcaldie, and Dunferm- 
 lin are ordained to deale with the mafteris of the fait pannes not to re- 
 quire the fext draught, that the whole Sabbath may be keiped unprofaned. 
 
 Sejf. 5, 0£tober 7- 
 
 Commi(Jioners of the GeneraU Affemblie ther charges to be payed. — The faid 
 day the Affemblie ordained, that the feverall Prelbyteries Ihould tak a 
 courfe to fatiffie the Commiffioners of the Generall Affemblie betuixt and 
 the nixt Provinciall Affemblie, if they be not fatiffied be a publi6t way 
 before that tyme : Alfo, that the whole four Prelbyteries tak the like 
 courfe in paying there charges who hath attended the Parliament and the 
 Commiffion for planting of the kirks of the whole province, everie brother 
 paying according to the proportioun of his ftipend. 
 
 The Provikciall Assemblie of Fiffe, holden at St. Andrewes, 
 
 April 5, 1642. 
 
 [Mr. John Moncreiff, minifter at Kinghorn, chofen Moderator.] 
 My Ladie of Pittenweim deceqfed. — The Prefbyterie of St. Andrewes 
 being inquired of there diligence in dealing with my Ladie Pittenweem, 
 for quytting of her papiftrie, declared, that they had obeyed the ordinance 
 of the Affemblie thereanent, and that ftie wes now deceafed ; and fo this 
 proces ceafed. 
 
April 1642. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 129 
 
 [Mr. John Mernes, minifter at Carnbie, depofed.J 
 
 Report anent the Mrk of Darjie. — The brethren and ruling elderis ap- 
 pointed to vifit the kirk of Darfie, anent fuperftitious monumentis and 
 kirk buriell there, being inquired of their diligence, reported as foUowes : 
 
 At Darsie Kirk, November 2, 1641. — Conveened the Brethren of the commissioun from 
 the late Provinciall Assemblie at Dysert, all excepted Mr. Robert Blair, Mr. Alexander 
 Balfour, and Inshederny, whose excuses of necessarie absence wes represented and allowed. 
 The Brethren Conveened the said day, be commissioun fra the foresaid late Provinciall 
 Assemblie, in the kirk of Darsie, and particularlie viewing all the partis and monumentis 
 thereof, finds, that at the entrie of sindrie deskis, upon the platforme, and above the 
 great west doore, there are crosiar staffes, in some part alon, and in other as a aditament 
 and cognisance of the last pretended Bischop's armes, not being any signe or cognisance 
 ordinarie and commoune in the armes of that name or familie, hot meirlie a signe of his 
 degrie hierarchical!, according to the maner and forme used among the Romane hierarchists 
 and others following them : Therefore, according to the Commissioun granted to us, we ordain, 
 be thir presentis, the minister and sessioun of the paroche of Darsie, with the assistance of the 
 heritouris, to tak order with the same, according to the ordinancies of the Generall Assemblies, 
 and the late Provinciall Assemblie directing the foresaid Commissioun. Further, they find 
 superstitious, a glorious partition wall, with a degrie ascending thereto, dividing the bodie of 
 the kirk fra there queir, (as it is ordinarlie called in Papistrie, and among them that follow 
 Papists :) And because this particular is not speciallie named in the Commissioun, and a great 
 part of it is the building and ornament of some desks ; and above the great doore of their 
 queir, so called, the armes of Scotland and England quartered, with divers crosses about and 
 beside them, are set up, whereupon the Kirk lies not yet particularlie determined ; therefore, 
 that part of superstitioun, or what is superstitious in it, the Brethren conveened referred and 
 returned back to the further consideratioun of the Provinciall nixt following. 
 
 As concerning the case of buriell in the kirk, another superstitioun observed by us there, 
 and especiallie one in the east end of the kirk, including a number of superstitious respectis, 
 the Brethren, having commissioun, as said is, and resolving, upon the most calm and loving 
 satling of all such matteris, for tyme bygane, and in all tymes to come, being put in verie gude 
 hopes that it sail be closed peaceablie, and according to the order, have resolved, for there 
 owne clering, and direction of there brother, Mr. Patrick Scougall, minister of the said kirk, 
 in his carriage about that busines, that they cannot recommend any farther order anent the 
 redres and setling of that matter nor the prosecuting of the order of the Kirk, incase betuix 
 this and the tuentie sixt day of November instant, the heritouris doe not repaire to the Presby- 
 terie of Cuper, and there declare themselfs to be acted for there uniforme consent, in all tyme 
 comming, to desist fra kirk buriell in the kirk of Darsie ; and, for the furtherance of this 
 whole busines, recommends to the Laird of Ferny and Mr. Robert Cranstoun to sie it per- 
 formed. 
 
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130 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1642. 
 
 Mr. Patrick Scowgall, minifter there, being inquired, what wes done for 
 the performing of the a6t abouewrittin, reported, that the crofiar ftaffes, 
 upon the entrie of delkis, wer altogether removed, bot as for thefe upoii 
 the platforme and above the great weft doore, they wer not as yet re- 
 moved ; bot he fould be anfuerable for the removing of them within a 
 fliort tyme. And whereas there is mention made, in the a6l of the vifi- 
 tatioun of the forefaid kirk, of a glorious partition wall of timber, with a 
 degrie afcending thereto, dividing the bodie of the kirk fra the queir, be- 
 caufe it was particular and not named in the commiffioun, therefore, that 
 part of fuperftition, or what is fuperftitious in it, the Brether referred back 
 that to the further confideratioun of the Affemblie following : The Affem- 
 blie taking the forefaid matter to there confideratioun, after due delibera- 
 tioun, concluded, that the partition wall of timber, or chancell, fall be re- 
 moved, nothing remaining bot Ihoulder hight to be for backis of featis 
 adjoining thereto, and this to be done with all convenient diligence. As 
 concerning kirk buriell there, the faid Mr. Patrick declared, that they 
 had difcharged it altogether. And whereas the Laird of Ferny and Mr. 
 Robert Cranftoun wer defired to deale for the furtherance of difcharging 
 the faid kirk buriell, the faid Mr. Robert reported, that they had done fo, 
 and that Fingafk had condifcended thereto, upon the conditioun he fould 
 have libertie to fett up his feat in the kirk of Darfie, where it ftood be- 
 fore, whilk they promifed fould be done ; whilk alfo the Affemblie thoght 
 reafonable, and ordained to be fo.^ 
 
 Fyr of Salt pannes to be put owt twiait 1 2 hours on Satterday night, till 
 midnight of Sonday, quhilk my Lord Synclar granted vnto. — The Prefbyteries 
 of St. Andrewes, Kirkcaldie, and Dunfermlin, being inquired of there dili- 
 gence in dealing with the Mafters of the faltpannes not to require the fixt 
 draught, it was anfuered be the Prefbytrie of St. Andrewes, that they had 
 done nothing anent that matter as yet : They are ordained yet to ufe there 
 diligence. Kirkcaldie and Dunfermline reported, that they had ufed di- 
 ligence. Kirkcaldie alfo declared, that the reftraint of the faid draught 
 wold not fuffice for efchewing of the break of the Sabbath, bot of neceffi- 
 
 ' " The Church of Dairsie was built by Archbishop Spottiswoode in 1 622, when he was 
 proprietor of the Estate of Dairsie. In the old house near the Church, it is said that he -vvrote 
 his History." — Stat. Account. 
 
April 1642. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 131 
 
 tie the fyre behoved to be put owt fra 1 2 hbures on Saturday at night, till 
 12 houres on Sonday at night; which my Lord Synclar had condifcended 
 unto, and promifed it fould be done for his part. The Affemblie defired 
 the other Prelbyteries to aflay there diligence in eifeduating the like. 
 
 Anent the bill given in be my Lord Scotftarvett to the Affemblie, 
 complaining, that notvrithftanding of ane a6t of the laft Generall Affem- 
 blie holden at Edinburgh, appointing all the feverall Prelbyteries of this 
 kingdome to fett doun the defcriptiouns of there feverall paroches, ac- 
 cording to the alphabet then givin to the feverall Commiffioneris to de- 
 liver to there Prelbyteries, and to report the fame to the Chancellarie, be- 
 tuixt and the firft day of Januar laft bypaft, yet none of the miniftrie of 
 this province, except nyne of the Prelbyterie of Kirkcaldie, hes obeyed 
 the famen : Therefore the Affemblie, confidering the worthines of the 
 work, tending to the honour of the natioun, appointed the Moderatouris 
 of the feverall Prelbyteries to urge the fulfilling of the forefaid aft, be- 
 tuixt this and the firft of Maij nixt preceillie. 
 
 Book of Cuper approved. — The brethren, minifters and ruling elders, 
 appointed to vifit the Prelbyterie book of Cuper, approved the fame in all 
 the proceidouris thereof. 
 
 Anent the reference therein of the too haftie marriage of men after 
 there wifes deceafe, the Affemblie referres the fame back to the difcre- 
 tion of the Prelbyterie. 
 
 Sefs. 4, Apr. 6. 
 
 Anent the reference in the book of Kirkcaldie, Whither or no a faft 
 fould be keiped at the admiffion of a minifter ? the Affemblie referres the 
 fame to the conlideratioun of the nixt Generall Affemblie. 
 
 People to give oath at admiffion of Minifter. — Anent the reference therein, 
 Whither or no people at the admiffion of a minifter fall give there oath 
 to obey and reverence his minifterie in the Lord ? the Affemblie concluded 
 affirmative, in regard of the praftife of other Prelbyteries in the province. 
 
 A6t aqainfi loqfing of fhippes on Lords day. — Anent the reference con- 
 cerning the lowfing of Ihippes and boattis, being in fafe harbries, upon the 
 Sabbath, that there may be ane aft of the Affemblie reftraining the fame 
 
132 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1642. 
 
 throwowt the whole proYince, the Affemblie ordaines, that if any perfone 
 prefume to do the famen they be put to publift repentance. 
 
 Setting of netts in hearing tyme on Sabbath referred to the AJfemhlie. — As 
 concerning boattis going for the fetting of nettis in the tyme of the hear- 
 ing drove, onlie on the Sabbath day, the Affemblie referres the famen to 
 confideratioun of the nixt Generall Affemblie. 
 
 Ad: againfl abfents from communion, etc. — Anent the reference conteined 
 in the faid book, What cenfure fould be inflided upon the perfouns wil- 
 fuUie abfenting themfelfs from catechifing, fermon, or communion ? the 
 Affemblie ordaines they mak there publift repentance proportionallie to 
 the diettis of there abfence. 
 
 Sefs. 5, Apr. 7- 
 
 Adi again/i thefe quho withdraw themfelfs befor the clqfe of AJ/emblie.-r-This 
 Affemblie ordaines, that everie minifter and ruling elder who fall abfent 
 themfelfs from the Affemblie heirafter, having none of the allowed excufes, 
 or being prefent, withdrawe themfelfs from the Affemblie without leave 
 siikeA and given before the diffolving thereof, fall pay ten s. ftarlin to be 
 employed upon pious ufes. 
 
 Supplication of Mr. Patrick Rohertfon, referred to vifttors of Univeifitie. — 
 Anent the bill givin in to the Affemblie be Mr. Patrick Robertfon, fchool- 
 mafter of St. Andrewes, defiring them to talc to their confideratione that the 
 commune fchooU of the faid citie be not prejudged by the ereftion of the 
 Humanitie profeffion at St. Leonardis CoUedge; the Affemblie fand, that it 
 did not concerne them to medle therein, and therefore referred it to thefe 
 who wer appointed for vifiting of the Univerfitie ; only they did appoint 
 that a note fould be made and infert in there regifter of my Lord Scotftarvet 
 his offer to the proveft of the faid citie, in prefence of the Affemblie, 
 that the faid profeffour fould not medle with the teaching of grammar. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fife, holden at Cuper, Oct. 4, 1642. 
 [Mr. David Dalgleifhe, minifter at Cuper, chofen Moderator.] 
 
Oct. 1642. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 133 
 
 The heritours and Seffion of the Tcirk of Darjie required to tak doune the 
 partition wall therof. — Anent the reference of the faid Affemblie to Mr. 
 Patrick Scowgall, minifter at Darfie, concerning the doun taking of the 
 partition timber wall in the kirk of Darfie, the faid Mr. Patrick reported, 
 that there wes nothing done in that matter as yet. The Affemblie re- 
 quires and commands the heritouris and Seffion of the paroche of Darfie, 
 to tak convenient order with that part of fuperftition, according to the 
 a6t of the laft Provinciall Affemblie, as they will be anfuerable to the 
 nixt Affemblie. 
 
 Sir Jhon Scotts bill for the defcriptione ofparoches. — Anent the reference 
 concerning Sir John Scott his bill givin in to the lafl; Afl'emblie, requir- 
 ing the defcription of the feverall paroches within the province, the 
 Affemblie fchewes they have done diligence, whilk hes bein delivered be 
 fome, and is readines to be delivered be others. 
 
 Setting of Netts vpon the Sabbath. — Anent the fetting of nettis in the 
 tyme of the heiring drove upon the Sabbath day, the faids Commiflioners 
 declared, that the Generall Affemblie referred that to the confideration of 
 the nixt Generall Affemblie. 
 
 Sefs. 5, Otlober 6. — There is no excommunicat Papifl; in all the pro- 
 vince of Fife. 
 
 Mr. Samuel Rutherfurd not to male vfe of his libertie of tranfportation. — 
 Ane letter to be fent to Mr. Samuel Rutherfurd, Doftor of Divinitie in 
 St. Andrewes, in name of the whole Affemblie, earnefl;lie intreating him 
 that he wold not mak ufe of his libertie of tranfportation till the nixt 
 Generall Affemblie, without the advice of his brether. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fife, holden at Dunfermline, 
 
 April 4, 1643. 
 
 [Mr. Samuel Rutherfurd chofen Moderator.] 
 
 Salt pans of Lothian. — The Moderator of this Affemblie is ordained to 
 write ane letter in the name thereof, to the Affemblie of Lothian, for re- 
 fl;raining of the going of the faltpannes on the Sabbath day, in refpeft of 
 the offence given to the Prefbyteries within this boundis. 
 
134 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1643. 
 
 Fi/hing and going of Ferrie boatis on the SMoth. — Alfo, that inftru6tions 
 be givin to the Commiffioneris that fall be appointed be this Affemblie to 
 attend the Affemblies of Angus and Perth fliyres, for reftraining of fifhing 
 and going of ferrie boatis, fpeciallie at Brughtie, on the Sabboth day. 
 
 Kirkcddie delyveredthe Irijh contribution. — The faid Prefbyterie declared, 
 that they had delivered to the coUeftouris appointed be the Counfell there 
 contribution for the Irifhe. 
 
 Commijfimiers apoynted to try who will lend moneyis for the releiff of the 
 Irifh armie. — Anent the maner of triall who will lend or give band for 
 moneyes for the releif of the armie in Ireland againft the rebellis, the 
 whole Affemblie, in one voice, concluded, that the feverall Prefbyteries 
 fould meit apart, and mak choife of two brether of everie Prefbyterie, 
 with tuo ruling elders, to go throw everie paroche within there bounds, 
 adjoining to them the minifter of the paroche, for the effeft forfaid ; and 
 this to be done before the diffolving of the Affemblie. The Commif- 
 fioneris of Angus and Perth Ihyres prefent are earneftlie defired to pro- 
 pone this to there Affemblies ; and it is ordained, that the Commiffioneris, 
 that are to be font to the faidis Affemblies from this, have this in there 
 inftruftions. 
 
 [Mr. Harie Wilkie tranfported from the kirk of Portmoge to the kirk 
 of the Wemyfs.] 
 
 Interpretration of a£t in giving of 6 Minifters in kit to his Majeflie, re- 
 
 ferrd to the Generall Affemblie. — This Affemblie referrs to the Generall 
 
 the interpretation of the a£t of giving faxe in leit to his Majeftie, of whom 
 
 one is to be prefented to thefe kirkis whereof his Majeftie is prefenter, for 
 
 preveening of inconveniences and difficulties which may arife theirto. 
 
 Perfones in eminent place to Jatiffie as they who are meane. — Anent the 
 queftion proponed, concerning the cenfuring of fornicatouris who pretends 
 feme obfcure place, for efchewing there publift repentance in ane eminent 
 place, it is ordained, that they fall mak there repentance in the ordinarie 
 place of there refidence. 
 
 The Commiflioners to be fent to Stirline Affemblie ar ordained, to de- 
 fire that Affemblie to tak notice of gentlemen within there bounds that 
 frequentis not there oune kirk, neither communicatis. 
 
Oct. 1643. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 13.5 
 
 Mr. John Moncreiff, miniller at Kinghorne, and the right worlhipfuU 
 Sir James Melvill of Bruntiland knight, are appointed to attend the nixt 
 Affemblie to be holden at Stirline the ellevint of this inftant. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fife, holden at Kirkcaldie, 
 
 October, 1643, 
 
 [Mr. John Smythe chofen Moderator.] 
 
 The Minijlers to he prefented in a lift to Ms Majejiie. — Anent the refe- 
 rence of the lafl Affemblie to the lait Generall Affemblie, concerning the 
 aft of the Generall Affemblie in giving fixe in lift to his Majeftie, whereof 
 one is to be prefented to the kirk wherof his Majeftie is prefenter, it wes 
 reported, that the Generall Affemblie had defired his Majefties commiffioner 
 to recommend there defires to his Majeftie, that his Majeftie wold be 
 pleafed to accept ane lift of thrie ; which the Commiffioners Grace pro- 
 mifed to doe with all convenience. 
 
 Sefs. 3, OSiobeo' 4. 
 
 A letter fent from the Commiffioners of ike Generall Affemblie to the Synod, 
 fhewing the danger of the enemie at the Border. — Anent the letter prefented 
 to this Affemblie from the Commiffioneris of the Generall Affemblie ; firft, 
 advertifing them of the danger imminent, no fmall number of horfs and 
 foott being come to the Borderis, and admoniftiing them, in the Lord, to 
 lay the matter to heart themfelfs, and to labour to mak the people com- 
 mitted to there charge fenfible of the Lordis contraverfies with them, on 
 the one hand, and to encourage them, on the other hand, to draw neir un- 
 to him who is our onlie refuge and ftrenth : And for there juft and ne- 
 ceffar defence and fafetie, exhort them to receave and obey, with all 
 cherefulnes and diligence, the feverall warnings and direftions of Kirk 
 and State. The Affemblie heartlie accepted the admonition, and refolved 
 with all cairfulnes to praftife accordinglie. Secondlie, intreating them to 
 fhew themfelfs gude examples in accepting, in thir extraordinary tymes, 
 of that whilk the Eftates or there Committies did defire of the minifterie ; 
 
136 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1643. 
 
 whereunto the Affemblie wes moft willing, and promifed, with all poffible 
 diligence, to doe there uttermoft to give all contentment therein. Thirdlie, 
 requiring that forthwith they wold call there people to humiliation by 
 folemne fafting and praying, fo foone as this advertifement fould come 
 to them, that the Lord may be intreated to fave us from the dangers 
 threatned by the approach of the enemie. The Affemblie ordained that 
 the faid faft fould be intimat in all the kirkis of the province the nixt 
 Sabbath, to be keiped the Sabbath thereafter, the fyftein of this inftant. 
 And that among the finnes of the land, witchcraft fould be fpecified, and 
 the Lord earneltlie befought to go on in his begun work of difcovering 
 the fame, that the land may be purged of that abomination. Fourtlie, 
 obtefting them that they wold obferve the craftie and malicious enemies, 
 who either wold not fie, or acknowledge the danger, or extenuat the fame ; 
 and that they wold be cairfull that they be made knowen to the compe- 
 tent judicatories. The Affemblie promifed there diligence in this alfo. 
 
 Maner of the incejiuous tliere repentance. — Anent the reference requiring, 
 What fall be the maner of the admiffion of ane inceftuous perfon to his 
 repentance ? The Affemblie, finding that the perfon of whom the cafe 
 wes proponed, had not fitten the full tyme in the publift place of repent- 
 ance, ordained, that he fall fit ane other quarter of yeir in the faid place, 
 with bear head and feet, and ftand at the kirk doore betuixt the fecond 
 and third bellis, in the faid habit, all the forefaid tyme. 
 
 A£t prohibiting cadgers and otheris to prophane the Sabbath day. — Anent 
 a third reference, requiring that ane courfe might be taken for refi;raining 
 cadgers, and other fuche like perfons, there travelling upon the Sabbath 
 day ; the Affemblie ordaines, that wherefoever cadgers, oxin driveris, and 
 load callers' fall be found travelling upon the Sabbath, that they be fl;oped ; 
 and, if they refide within the paroche wherein they fall be apprehended, 
 to be cenfured be the Seffion of the kirk ; if not, that the minifler of 
 that paroche give advertifement to the minifter of the paroche where they 
 duell, for order taking with them. 
 
 Anent the quefl;ion, proponed be Mr. David Dalgleifhe, What fall be 
 the cenfure of perfons who have carnall copulation before the marriage. 
 
April 1644. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 137 
 
 when no fcandall at all breakis furth before the marriage ? The Affem- 
 blie referred that particular to the Prefbyterie of Cuper. 
 
 Concurrence of the Prefbyterie of KirTccaldie with the Prefbyterie of Dun- 
 fermline} for the trydl of witchss. — The faid Prefbyterie earneftlie defiring 
 that the Affeniblie wold joyne fome of the Prefbyterie of Kirkaldie to 
 them, that when they fall have adoe in the matter concerning witchcraft 
 they might have there affiflance ; the Affemblie did nominat Mr. John 
 Moncreiff, Mr. John Smythe, and Mr. Mungo Law, for the effeft forefaid. 
 
 Try ell of the break of Sabhoth at Falkland. — It wes alfo declared, that it 
 wes commonlie reported that men played at the catche on the Sabbath day, 
 in the catchpoll in Falkland. The Prefbyterie of Cuper is ordained to 
 try that, and if it be fo, to tak order with it. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fife, holden at St. Andrewes, 
 
 April 2, 1644. 
 
 [Mr. David Forret chofen Moderator.] 
 
 No playing at Catche in Falkland on the Sabbath. — It wes declared be the 
 Prefbyterie of Cuper, that it wes found by diligent fearch, that there wes 
 no playing at the catche in Falkland on the Sabbath day after the fer- 
 mons, as wes alledged be fome at the lafb Affemblie. 
 
 Sefs. 3, April 3. 
 
 The Overtures condefcendit. — ^The whilk day, the brether appointed to 
 meit to advife anent overtures of witches, and to confider what advife fall 
 be given to magiftratis be minifteris, when they fall be required anent the 
 cenfuring of charmeris and confultoris, reported as foUowes : 
 
 1. A Supplication to be font from this Affemblie to the Councill for ane 
 flanding Commiffioun in everie Prefbyterie, for tryale and judging of wit- 
 ches ; and if that petition faill, that a reference of this be made from this 
 Provinciall to the Generall, that the Parliament may be dealt with heirin. 
 
 2. A reference to be from this Affemblie to the Generall, that more 
 
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138 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1644. 
 
 particular direftion may be given to minifteris in the matter of apprehend- 
 ing or trying delated witches, fo far as concernes minifteris ; and particu- 
 larlie, what fould be the ecclefiafticall way in dealing with fuche as are 
 onlie delated be one witche confeffing, without ony other prefumption 
 againft them. In the meantym, it is thoght fitteft, till the Affemblie de- 
 termine, that fuche fould be fufpended from communicating. 
 
 3. The feverall Prelbyteries are to be cairfuU to think upon and have 
 in readines overtures anent charmeris and confultouris, to be prefented 
 to the next Generall Affemblie. The Affemblie approved the overtures, 
 and condifcended thereunto. 
 
 Minifteris nominat to goe to the North with my Lord Elcho. — ^The faid day, 
 there wes prefented to the Affemblie a letter from my Lord Elcho, crav- 
 ing, that feing it had pleafed the Committie of Eftatis to lay upon him 
 the charge to go to the North, and to ufe all ordinarie meanes, fo farre 
 as God will give affiftance, to compefs that impious and vile rebellion 
 againft this Kirk and Kingdom, to nominat tuo of there number to goe 
 along with the people to encourage in fo gude a expedition. The Affem- 
 blie, being moft willing to give fatiffaftion to fuch a reafonable defire, 
 after deliberation and voicing, ordained Mr. George [John] Moncreiff and 
 Mr. George Baverich, to go along with the faid Lord, and to continue 
 with his Lordftiip the fpace of fourtie dayes ; and the Prefbyteries of St. 
 Andrewes and Cuper to releave them, and the Prelbyterie of Kirkaldie 
 to fupplie the faid Mr. John his place, per vices, during his abfence. 
 
 Lilias Baxter excommunicat. — It is ordained, that all the minifteris of this 
 province fall mak intimation, owt of the pulpitis, of the excommunication 
 of Lilias Baxter, within the Prefbyterie of Kirkcaldie, fugitive for witchcraft. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of P'yffe, holden at Cuper, 
 October the First, 1644. 
 
 [Mr. Robert Blair chofen Moderator.] 
 
 Familie exercife and vijiting of families preft The Affemblie having 
 
 taken to their confideratione the great negleft and flighting of familie 
 
Oct. 1644. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 139 
 
 worftiip through the feverall Prelbyteries, notwithftanding of the many 
 former aftis made theiranent, the brethreene are exhorted and defyred 
 to vifitt the feverall families of their congregatione, to prefs this dutie 
 flill, and to threaten cenfures if it be not performed. 
 
 The way of trydl of witches recommended. — ^The Affemblie, finding that 
 as yit ane approven way is not found out for the tryall of witches, and 
 confulteris with witches, recommends this to the cair of the Generall A.f- 
 t'emblie, or Commiffioneris thairof. 
 
 Reference of Beffie Mqpme, a conf effing witche. — Anent a reference of the 
 Prefbyterie of St. Andrewes, of vmquhile Beffie Mafon, a confeffing 
 witche, affirming, that one Alexander Beatoune did intice hir to the 
 committing of that fearfuU finne of adultrie, which finne, as fchoe afiirm- 
 ed, caufed hir fall into that other finne of witchcraft ; the Affemblie deter- 
 mines, that the faid Alexander flialbe putt to his oath. 
 
 Helper to the Kirk of Cuper recommended. — The Affemblie, having taken 
 notice of Mr. David Dalgleilhe his regrait anent the weightie charge of 
 his miniftrie, he being for long tyme without ane helper in his miniftrie, 
 recommends this to the diligence of the Prefbyterie of Cuper in fetling 
 fo neceffare a work. 
 
 Certaine Overtures condifcendit vpon hy the Affemblie. 
 
 Overtures. — Seing the Lord our God, heighlie provockit by our finnes, 
 hath called in the fword, and fmyten this Ihyre in fpeciall, the Affembly 
 think it fitt that the inhabitants thairof be flirrd vp to humiliation and 
 reformation beyond others. 
 
 And firfl, befyde the folemne humiliation appinted by the Commiffioners 
 of the Generall Affemblie to be kept the laft Sabboth of 06bober, and 
 the Venifday thairefter, this Affemblie thinks fitt that the Sabboth pre- 
 ceiding, togither with the Tuiefday and Thurfday of that weik, be alfo 
 dayes of folemne humiliatione ; and that the Prefbytries in thair feverall 
 bounds, are everie moneth to appoint a day folemnely to be kept till the 
 nixt Affemblie, that the Lord flill may aboundantly be intraited to grant 
 wnto ws the fanftified vfe of his ftraikes infli6ted, as wee would not draw 
 downe new flrikes. 
 
140 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. May 1645. 
 
 Nixt, that immediatly efter the ryfing of this Affemblie, every minifter 
 enter to vifite the families of his charge, exhorting them moft earneflly to 
 repentance, and preffing the performance of prayer in families, and teach- 
 ing them particularly how to goe about that dutie. 
 
 And becaufe the ftraik hath mainlye lighted vpon townes, it is thought 
 fitt that the minifler or minifters, at leaft once a-day, pray publicklye 
 with the people, giving a word of exhortatione breiflie, as healthe and 
 ftrenth permitts ; and whair there is conveniencie heereof in the landwart, 
 it is fitt alfo the lyke be done thair. 
 
 Nixt, becaufe thes who fell in the hands of the publick enemie vere 
 infnared in dangerous oathes, (though propounded in generall and plaufible 
 tearmes,) or ells have fpoken in favours of the enemies, it is fitt that all 
 thes be informed and conveened befoir the feverall Seffions, and who ever 
 proves refraftarie to be procefled. As alfo, that in every place, perfons 
 evill afFefted be cenfured in due tyme, efpecially fuche as have vented 
 malitious words againft minifters or others. 
 
 As alfo, that penalties inafted by law be exa6ted, by Sabboth breaking, 
 fwearing, and curfing, and that magiflrats and heretours in landwart be 
 defyred to affifl minifters herein. As alfo, that the a6t of the Prefbytrie 
 of St. Andre wes, made anent drunken es, fwearing, and curfing, formerlie 
 approvin by the Provinciall Affemble, be regiftrat in the Provincial bookes, 
 and put in execution through the province. 
 
 And laft, that the fearfuU finnes of bloodfheed and witchcraft with 
 diligence be profecuted, togither with incefl and the lyke. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie, holden at Dunfermline, the tuentie 
 
 OF Maii 1645. 
 
 The Affemblie wes continued and prorogate to this day, becaus of the 
 prefent troubles of the fliyre.^ 
 
 [Mr. Jhone Duncane, Moderator.] 
 
 ' It had been indicted for the first Tuesday of April. 
 
May 1645. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 141 
 
 A& re/iraining Salt pannis to be put in executione. — Anent the aft for fait 
 panis, it is anfuered by the Prelbytrie of St. Andrews, that my Lord 
 Pittenweeme hes afted himfelfe, that his pannis Ihall not goe from twelf 
 houres vpon the Satturndayes night, till twelf houres vpon the Sondayes 
 night. The Prefbytrie of Kirkcaldie anfueres, that the aft is not obferved 
 with them. The Affemblie ordaines, that the aft of the Synode made thair- 
 anent be put in executione through the feverall Prelbytries. 
 
 Mantenince for Schooles. — The Affemblie recommends ftill the cair of 
 pro vy ding for fchooles to the Commiffion of the Generall Affemblie, that 
 thei may dealle with the Parliament for that effeft. 
 
 Tryal of witches, Sfc. referred to the Generall Affemblie. — This Affemblie 
 referris alfo the way of tryal of witches, charmers, and confultirs with 
 witches to the Generall Affemblie. 
 
 KirJc of Darjie. — It is recommended to Alexander Inglis of Kingalke, 
 depute bailzie of the regalitie of St. Andrews, to haue a cair that the aft 
 of the Affemblie be fatiffied, anent the full removing of quhat is fuperfti- 
 tious in the kirk of Darfie, and particularlie anent the leavelling of the 
 queere ; whiche he being prefent did promife. 
 
 Mr. George Dewar depqfed. — ^The Prefbyterie of St. Andrews, and Com- 
 miffiioners adjoyned with thame, made report that Mr. George Dewar is 
 depofed. 
 
 Mr. WiUiam BarMay depofed. — Anent the reference of the tryal of Mr. 
 William Barclay, minifter at Falkland, the Prefbytrie of Cuper ftieweth, 
 that that bufines wes put to ane end, and that he was depofed be the 
 Commiffion of the Generall Affemblie. 
 
 Sewis Jufped: of witchcraft to be put to ane qfyfe. — The Committee ap- 
 pointed for overtures anent family worfliip, advyfes that the woman called 
 . . . . Seweis, in the prifone of St. Andrews, fufpeft for witchcraft, 
 and agaiufl whom thair be flrong prefumptions, Ihalbe firft dealt with by 
 the minifters, and others who are acquainted to deale with fach perfons ; 
 and if that way cannot prevaile, efterward thei are to defyre the civile 
 Magiftrat to put hir to ane afyfe; as alfo, a care would be that thes 
 chofen on afyfe be the more judicious and vnderftanding men. 
 
 Witches delated by ane witch referred to the Generall Affemblie. — The Af- 
 
142 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. May 1645. 
 
 femblie referris to the Commiflioners of the Generall Affemblie, What 
 fhalbe done with thes who are delated witches, by one only confeffing 
 witche, whither or no thei may be admitted to the benefittes of the Kirk, 
 fome of whom have beene debarred three or foure feverall dyets from the 
 Communione ? 
 
 A6i of the Prejbyterie of St. Andrews, reflraining Penny-bridles to the num- 
 ber of 20 perfones. — The Prelbytrie Booke of St. Andrews approven. The 
 Affemblie commends ane aft in ther booke, anent the reftraining of 
 Pennybrydls to the number of tuentie perfones, and ordaines the extend- 
 ing of the faid a6b in the whole province ; whairof the tenor followes : 
 
 At St. Andrewes, Aprile 26, 1643. — The Presbytrie, considering the great abuse that still 
 is amongst the most pairte of the commones, by gathereing of multitudes to Pennybridles, 
 notwithstanding of several actes made against the same by Justice of Peace and Presbytries, 
 it is appointed, that ministers shalbe peremptor in prosecuteing the tenor of the Act of Justice 
 of Peace, and that, at the contracting, thei shall take the parties enacted in the Session bookes, 
 that thei shallnot exceede the number designed, ^and]that vnder the paine of lose of ther penaltie. 
 And because of the great abuses that is lykwayes among them, by conveening multitudes at 
 baptismes and contractes, the Ministers and Sessiones are appointed to take strict order for 
 restraineing thes abuses, that in number thei exceede not six or sevin. As also, ordaines that 
 the hostleres who make such feasts shalbe censured by the Sessiones ; and the Presbytrie to 
 crawe particular account of Ministers and Sessiones heirein, that if thei be found remisse thei 
 may be censured accordinglie ; and ordaines this act to be intimate in everie pulpite of this 
 Presbyterie. 
 
 Sturdie beggars abufe and frofainnes. — ^The Affemblie, confidering the 
 great abufe and profainnes by reafon of flurdy beggars, doe recommend to 
 Mr. Robert Blair, Mr. Andrew Bennett, Mr. Thomas Melvill, the Laird 
 of Naughton, and Alexander Inglis of Kingafke, to reprefent the famyn 
 to the Committee of FyfFe at Cuper, that thei may deale with the Com- 
 mittee of Eftates for redres. 
 
 Buchan and Cuper fugitives fufpe6t for witchcraft, to be intimat. — The 
 Prefbyterie book of Cuper approven ; recommends to the brethrene of the 
 feveral Prefbyteries to intimate in their feveral kirkes, that Beffie Cuper 
 and Jeane Buchane, fugitives from the difcipline of the Kirk, fufpeft for 
 witchcraft within the paroche of Creiche, that thei may be found out if 
 thei be in the province. 
 
May 1645. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 143 
 
 Overtures approven to be frcuEtiJed. — The brethreene who were appointed 
 to thinke vpon fome overtures for the good of the province, did give in 
 thes overtures following ; quhilks are approven by this Affemblie, and 
 appointed to be infert and praftifed as followes : 
 
 1 . The Affemblie appoints a folemne faft and humiliatione to be kept 
 through the kirks of this province, on Sonday the firfl of Junij, for the 
 caufes of the laft publick fafl, and the recent rageing of the fword and 
 peftilence ; and doth recommend to the feverall Prefbytries to be frequent 
 in keiping humiliations within thair bounds during the continuance of 
 thefe judgments. 
 
 2. The Affemblie recommends to the feveral Prefbytries to be diligent 
 in vifiting thair kirks ; and think fitt, that at the vifitatione, the elders 
 be inquired feverallie, one by one, anent thair minifters doftrine and con- 
 verfatione, and the flate of the congregatione. . 
 
 3. For furthering of familie exercife, this Affemblie thinks meet, 
 1 . That at the vifitatione of Kirks, fpecial tryal be taken what progrefs 
 is made in every congregatione. 2. That minifters frequentlie prefs thefs 
 dewties in thair doftrine, and labour to perfwade the performance of them. 
 3. That minifters be cairfuU to vifite the feveral houfes of thair parroche ; 
 enquyre what ordir is kept in every familie for religious exercifes, both 
 on the week dayes, and on the Lords day ; inftru6t thair people of the 
 materialls of prayer, and of the obfervation of the whole Sabboth in fa- 
 milies ; and exhort them nott to reft in redd prayers, nor in fpending a 
 part of the Lords day. 4. That in the Prefbytries every month inquirie 
 be made of everie minifter his diligence and fuccefs heireanent. 5. That 
 ruling elders be exhorted by every minifter, not only to be exemplar in 
 performance of familie dewties, but faithfull in preffing them vpon others, 
 in thair feveral quarters, and delating fuch as are deficient. 6. And in 
 caife, efter the vfe of thes meanes, it be found thes exercifes are not per- 
 formed, that minifters declaire the Affemblie wilbe neceffitat to proceid 
 to think vpon the cenfures of the Kirk to be vfed againft fuch as are de- 
 ficient. 
 
 Prejbetrie of Cuper to try who vttered mfeemlie andfourile expreffions'- — 
 The Prefbetrie of Cuper removed, cenfured, approven. The Affemblie 
 
144 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1645. 
 
 having heard that fome of the brethrene thair are knowen to have uttered 
 vnfeemlie and fcurrile expreffions publickly in the pulpit ; the Prelbetrie 
 would try vrho haue failed thus, and make report to the enfewing Synode. 
 
 The Provincial Assemblie, holden at Kirkaldie, the Sevinth of 
 
 October, 1645. 
 
 [Mr. Jhon Moncreif, Moderator.] 
 
 Letter from the Commiffion for tryall of Malignants. — The letter fent 
 from the Commiffione of the Generall Affemblie conveened at Perthe, 
 defyring that tryall fliould be made, if either minifters or vtheris had 
 complyed with the enemie. Whairvpon the feverall minifteris being par- 
 ticularlye inquired, and nothing found againfl any of them, except fuche 
 as the Commiffion of the Affemblie had taken to thair confideratione ; 
 alfo the brethrene of the feveral Prefbetries are diligentlye to try who are 
 malignants vdthin thair bounds, and to give in the grounds of thair ma- 
 lignancie, lykwayes the points of thair deficiencie, with all pofible expe- 
 ditione. 
 
 Lift ofthejlaine, and neceffituous widdowes and o^-fhanes Jince the firfi of 
 September, 1644. — Anent the defyre of the Committie of Eftates, prefented 
 by the laird of Boggie, that a particular lift of the necefituous vtdddowes 
 and orphanes within the Ihyre of fuch as have beene killed in the publick 
 fervice, it is ordained, that a perfyte roll of all the flaine fince the firft of 
 September 1644, be given in, and that it be marked in the roll whare 
 thei were killed, and what is the conditione of the relift, and what bur- 
 den thei have of children e. And this to be deliuered at St. Andre wes the 
 1 4 of this inflant. 
 
 The report of the Committee for Overtures. — 1. The Committee thinks it 
 meet that thair be a folemne humiliatione in the ftiyre, vpon a Lords day 
 and a weik day, for the caufes of former falls, togither with the infec- 
 tione of peftilence laitlie begun to fpread in the fhyre ; and referris the 
 tyme thairof to the Affemblie. 
 
 2. As alfo, the Committee thinks fitt, that thair be a ferious recom- 
 
April 1646. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 145 
 
 mendatione for the provifione of fchooles by a6b of Parliament, from this 
 Affemblie. 
 
 3. Since the Committee of Eftates are fliortlie to fitt in this Ihyre, 
 confidering what blood hath beene ftiedd of thefs in the Ihyre by the re- 
 bellis, the Committee thinks it fitt that this Affemblie lay hold on this 
 oportunitie for fupplicating the Committee of Eftates, that juftice may be 
 done vpon fuch of the rebellis as God hath deliuered into thair hands. 
 
 The Affemblie, having redd and confidered the forfaid Overtures, doe ap- 
 prove of the fame, and apointis the 26, being the Lordis day, and 30 of this 
 inftant, being Thurfday, to be fett apart for fafting and humiliatione 
 through the province. As alfo, the Affemblie ordains the prefent Mode- 
 rator to recommend the overture anent fchooles to the Commiffioners of the 
 Generall Affemblie, that it may be prefented to the Parliament by them. 
 
 Sicklyke, the Affemblie ordainis the Moderatour, Mr. Robert Blair, Mr. 
 Patrik Gillefpie, Mr. Andro Honnyman, to draw vp ane pithie and effec- 
 tual Suplication for the executione of juftice, and to prefent it to the Com- 
 mittee of Eftates. Lykas, the Affemblie nominats Mr. George Hamilton, 
 Mr. Robert Traill, Mr. Alexander Moncreif, Mr. Andro Bennet, to repair 
 to the Committee of this ftiyre, to notifie this thair purpois unto them. 
 
 The Preftjetrie of Dunfermline removed, cenfured, aproven. Some of 
 the brethreene thair exhorted not to remove thair owne perfons from thair 
 chardge in the tyme of the diftrefs thair flocks are vnder, becaufe of the 
 plague of peftilence. 
 
 The Provincial Assemblie at St. Andrewes, Aprile 7, 1646. 
 
 [Mr. Andro Bennet chofen Moderator.] 
 
 Witches, charmers, and confuUers with witches. — Anent the tryall of 
 witches, charmers, and confulters with witches, the Affemblie referris it 
 to the Generall Affemblie approching, and defyres the Commiffionars, to 
 be appointed by the feveral Prefbetries unto the Generall Affemblie, to 
 prefs the appointing of a Committee for confideratione thairof at thair 
 firft fitting downe. 
 
146 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1646. 
 
 Kirk of Datjie. — Anent the removeing out of the kirk of Darfie the 
 monuments of fuperftitione, and all other thinges prefcribed by the aft of 
 the Provinciall Affemblie, the Affemblie ordaines Mrs. James Wedder- 
 burne and Walter Greig, with all earneftnes, to prefs Alexander Inglis to 
 put the aft of the Provincial Affemblie to executione, fince the bufines hath 
 beene fo long delayed ; and to report thair diligence at the nixt Affemblie. 
 
 Widdowes and orphanes. — Anent the names of neceffituous widowes and 
 orphanes, whofe hulbandes and fatheres have beene killed in thefs late 
 troubles, the Affemblie recommendes to the feverall Prefbetries, that a lift 
 of them in every parroche, fubfcribt by the minifter and fome elderes, be 
 delivered to the CommifEonars from the Generall Affemblie in thair 
 Prelbytries, that by them the fame may be given in to the Commiffion of 
 the Generall Affemblie at thair nixt meeting in the fecond Wenfday of 
 Maij ; and the Commiffion defyred to deliver the lifts vnto the Commit- 
 tee of Parliament, who hath called for them, and to joyne thair requeeft 
 for fpeedie help. 
 
 Kirk in the landwart of St Andrewes ereBed. — Anent the ereftione of a 
 new kirk in the landwart of the paiTOche of St. Andrewes,^ the Prelbytrie 
 of St. Andrewes reportes, that thei have obtained ane aft of Parliament for 
 the ereftione; and that thair is ane young man whohathpaffedhistryalls, and 
 is to be admitted to the new erefted kirk, immediatelie efter the diffolveing 
 of this Affembly. The Affemblie approves and commendes thair diligence. 
 
 Seps. 5. Aprile 9, Ante meridiem. 
 
 Mr. David Orme his humbling himfelf befoir the Affemblie. — Mr. David 
 Orme, called vpon, compeird, and the greevoufnes of his finne being re- 
 prefented unto him by the Moderatour, and judgment of the Affemblie 
 concerning his cenfure declaired, he made a large acknawledgment of his 
 faultes, expreffing, with teares, his great and vnfained greifF for the fame, 
 and protefted vpon his confcience, that he knew nothing of the foirnamed 
 brethrene, but thei were and alwayes had beene honeft and faithful! min- 
 ifters of the Gofpell, and found in the matter of doftrine and difcipline. 
 Efter the which, he humbled himfelf vpon his knees, befoir the Affemblie, 
 ^ Cameron, disjoined from St. Andrews, and erected into a separate parish. 
 
April 1646. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 147 
 
 and prayed the Lord earneftlie to forgive Mm, and defyreing the brethrene 
 lykwayes to forgive him ; and promifeing, by the grace of God, to be more 
 circumfpeft in his carriage, and more diligent in his calling in all tyme 
 comeing. As alfo, to fubmitt himfelfe to what wes enjoyned or further 
 ftiould be enjoyned by the Affemblie.^ 
 
 Thes who take or give drinkes, etc. — Annent the reference from Kirkcaldie 
 Prefbytrie, What Ihalbe the ecclefiaftike cenfure of thes who give or tak 
 drinkes for deftroying of the birthe ? The Affemblie referris it to the ap- 
 proching Generall Affemblie. 
 
 Ruling elderis. — ^Annent the reference from the Prefbytrie of Dunferm- 
 line, What flialbe done, if a ruleing elder chofen refuiffe to accept of the 
 calling ? The Affemblie thinkes fitt that he be cited befoir the Prefbytrie, 
 who are to judge of his reafones, and if thei find them not relevant, to ap- 
 point him to vndertake, and if he refuiffe, to proceid againft him with the 
 cenfures of the Kirk. 
 
 Elderes who are not confcionable in their callinges. — Annent the reference 
 concerning elderes who keepe not the meetings of the Prelbytries and Pro- 
 vincial Affemblies, and ar not confcionable in the difcharge of their duetie, 
 efpeciallie in the delateing of the offendares mentioned in the aft of Par- 
 liament, at Perthe, 1645 ; the Affemblie thinkes fitt that minifters be care- 
 full to have their Seffions purged of fcandalous and ignorant men, and to 
 have honeft and able men chofen in thair places ; and vpone the day of 
 receiving the elderes, or intimateing the depofition of any, thei frame thair 
 do6trine to the inftru6ting of elderes in thair duetie, and all other tymes 
 as occafion fliall offer. 
 
 Mr. Jhon Barron to be tryed. — Annent Mr. Jlion Barron, who hath 
 accepted vpon him to be Principal of [the] Olde CoUedge without evir 
 acquainting of tlie Prefbytrie, and is reported to have vttered, in his ex- 
 ercife befoir the Parliament, fomething contradiftorie to what had beene 
 
 ' Mr. David appears to have been guilty of justifying " the lavdulnes of treateing with James 
 Grhame/' and of slandering Mr. Kobert Blair and Mr. Patrick Gillespie ; for which he was 
 sentenced " to make declaratione of his vnfained repentance, and of his estimatione of the 
 forenamed brethrene," publickly, on the Lord's day, at his own church of Monimeal, and in 
 the church of Cupar. 
 
148 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1646. 
 
 delyvered by fome of the brethrene who had preached or exercifed befoir : 
 This Affemblie doth ordaine the Moderatour, Mrs. Walter Greege, Jhon 
 MoncreifF, Fredricke Carmichael, Colernie, and Fernies, to meete with 
 the Prelbytrie of St. Andrewes vpon the 15th of this inftant, at St. An- 
 drewes, for trying and judging the premiffes. 
 
 MaJignants debarred from the Lords Supper. — Annent fuche as are vnder 
 the cenfure of the civile magiftrat for malignancy, the Affemblie thinks 
 thei Ihould not be admitted vnto the Lords Supper vntill thei be abfolved. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie at Cuper, October 6, 1646. 
 
 [Mr. James Wood chofen Moderator.] 
 
 Salt pannes. — Annent the reflraint of going of fait pannis on the Lords 
 day, the Affemblie commendis ane aft of the Prelbetrie of Kirkcaldie, 
 made anent falteres, and ordaines it to be praftifed through the province, 
 the tenor whairof foUowes : 
 
 The quhOk day the Presbetrie considering the multiplied relapse of salteris in Sabboth break- 
 ing, and how frequentlie thei have mocked God with simulating publict repentance, yit doe 
 still live in profanatione of the Lords day, and that thei are now become regardles of the forme 
 of thair satisfaetione befoir pulpitis, doe thairfoir ordaine, that efter intimatione heirof, the sal- 
 teris that shall persist in Sabboth breaking, being lawfullie convict of thair sinne, shall make thair 
 repentance in the publick place apointed for receaving of penitentis, and to double thair dayes 
 of apeiring befoir the congregatione according to the proportion keeped in the receaving of 
 other relapsed scandalous persones, and that they be heirby expresslie suspendit from the Sa- 
 crament of the Lords Supper, till such tyme as thei give prooff of thair reall reformatione. And 
 this the Presbetrie thinks verie necessarie for the terror and shame of such impenitent and 
 obstinat offendaris. 
 
 Witches. — Anent the tryall of witches, charmeris, confulteris with wit- 
 ches, it is ftill referred to the nixt Generall Affemblie to difcerne thairin. 
 
 Witches JiifpeSl. — Anent the debarring from the Communion fuch as 
 have beene delated for witches, by one dying confeffing witche alanerlie, 
 the Affemblie referris it ftill to the determinatione of the enfewino- Ge- 
 nerall Affemblie. 
 
 Pennibrydles. — Anent pennibrydles, the Affemblie ordaines the aft to 
 be publiftlie red in everie pulpite, and put in praftife through the province. 
 
Oct. 1646. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 14.9 
 
 Mr. Jhon Barron. — The Prefbetrie of St. Andrewes and Commiffioneris 
 adjoyned with them, mak report that Mr. Jhon Barron gave fatiffadione. 
 
 Sefs. 5, OSiob. 8, ante meridiem. 
 
 Towne ofCuUen. — The quhilk day, thair wes ane letter given in by my 
 Lord Findlater, reprefenting the diftreffed eftate of the towne of CuUen, 
 which wes vtterlie brunt by the rebellis ; as alfo a recommendation from 
 the Eflates of Parliament, and Commiffionaris of the Generall Affemblie, 
 defiring that a coUeftione might be given for the rebuilding of thair houfes : 
 The Affemblie recommendes to the feverall Prefbetries, that thei have the 
 firfl two dayes coleftione through everie Kirk of this province. 
 
 Mr. Johne Row. — Thair wes alfo a letter given in by Mr. John Row, 
 minifter at Abirdeeine, declairing that the Generall Affemblie did recom- 
 mend that his Hebrew Grammar fhould be received and perufed for the 
 increafe of the firft language. The Affemblie thairfoir appoints Mr. Pat- 
 rik Gillefpie, minifter at Kirkcaldie, to fignifie vnto the faid Mr. John 
 quhat number of thefs bookes he Ihall fend, that everie minifter within 
 the province may have on of them for his ufe. 
 
 Supplication to the Parliament. — The Affemblie finding how reftles the 
 indevores of the commone enemies are, at this tyme, to work a divifion 
 and rupture betuixt the two vnited nationes, in one voyce did agree, that 
 a Supplication fhould be.fent from this prefent Aflemblie vnto the enfew- 
 ing meeting of the Eftates of Parliament, to incourage thair honors, and 
 ftirr vp thair cair, for preferving that bliffed vnione ; and appoints Mrs. 
 Andro Bennet, David Forret, Frederick Carmichael, Walter Bruce, mi- 
 nifters, Colernie, Randerftoun, Inchdernie, Fordell younger, ruling elderes, 
 to goe and attend the firft fitting downe of the Parliament, to prefent the 
 faid Supplicatione ; the tenor whairof followes. 
 
 To THE High and Honobable Court op Parliament, the humble Petihone of the 
 Provincial Assemblie of Fyff at Coupek, conveened the eight day of October 1646'. 
 
 It is not vnknowen to your Honors, that the solemne and sacred tye betuixt thes kingdomes, 
 so hapilie vnited throught the blissing of God vpon your endevores, bath beene the eye soare 
 of the enemies of the cause of God, being the greatest obstructione of all the designes against 
 
150 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1646. 
 
 the worke of Reformatione ; and that whiche hath not beene preserved without many suffer- 
 ings and much expence off blood, being the avowed quarrellis of the barbarous rebellis, exer- 
 cising such vnspeakable crueltie and inhumanitie vpon the Lords people, whairof non hawe 
 shared more deeplie then this province, which we mention for no other end, then that your 
 Honom-es may know wee doe not repent our sufferings so long as wee may enjoy the fruits 
 of the Gospell, and this blissed worke of Reformatione, and sie your Honoris, with all the 
 godlie in thes kingdomes, stronglie vnited in the Lord against the common enemie, but shall 
 yit be readie (through Godis assistance) to lay out our sellffes in doeing or suffering for the 
 caus of God, as you, in your wisdome and zeale, shall prescrybe to vs. 
 
 May it thairfoir pleais your Honouris, to take vnto your gravest consideratione, the deepe 
 sence whiche your petitioners have of the invetirat malice and restles endevoris of the common 
 enemie, and disaffected partie within our owne bowells, tending to the wakening and violatione 
 of that blissed vnione, togither with humble desire, that, as thair hath beene nothing more 
 befoir your eyes then the preservatione of that sacred tye, soe the same mynd may eminentlie 
 shyne foorthe in all your Honouris proceidings in this exigent, that the hopes of the Malignant 
 partie may be iinallie blastit, and the desires off al the godlie in thes kingdomes satisfied, 
 with such ane rich blissing as wee pray for, and promise vnto our sellffes from your Honours 
 melting at this tyme. 
 
 Kirk of Camron. — The Affemblie, finding that the kirk of Camron is 
 now ereded by the Eftates of Parliament, to be a diftinft parroche from 
 the parroche of St. Andrewes in all tyme coming, have thairfoir apointed 
 the inhabitants of the faid paroche to have the benefittes of the kirk of 
 Camron, and apoints the minifters of the kirk of St. Andrewes to refuife 
 them the faid benefittes. 
 
 St. Ninians. — The Affemblie aproves the adjoyning of the towne and 
 landis of St. Ninians [St. Minans] to the kirk of Abercrumbie ; and or- 
 daines the Prefbyterie of St. Andrewes to deale with the Commiffion for 
 plantatione of kirkes for thair ratificatione. 
 
 Of fuch who debaris tliemfelffes from the Communion. — The Affemblie re- 
 commendes ane aft in thair booke, making mentione of fuche who refuife 
 to be reconciled befoir the Communion, (and fo debarring themfellffes 
 from the Communion,) that thes fliould give fignes of repentance publiklie 
 befoir the congregation. The Affemblie ordaines this aft to be put in 
 praftife through the province. 
 
 Dancing referred. — It is referred to the enfewing Generall Affemblie, 
 the groffe abufe of lafcivious mixt dancing. 
 
April 1647- THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 151 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie at Dunfermline, Aprile 6, 1647. 
 
 [Mr. Walter Greig chofen Moderator.] 
 
 Parroch of Newbrough. — Anent a reference of the Prefbyterie of Couper, 
 What fhalbe the cenfure of the moft parte of the parroche of Newbrough, 
 for converliug with Andro Anderfone, ane excommunicate perfone ? The 
 Affemblie ordaines, that thei be cited befoir the Prefbyterie, that thair 
 thei may receive thair fentence, viz. that the feverall Elderis, knowen to 
 have converfed with the faid excommunicate perfone, fhall make thair 
 publick repentance in the face of the congregatione, vpon a Lords day. 
 Lykwayes, the Affemblie ordaines a folemne fafl and humiliatione to be 
 kept that day, that the reft of the parochiners foirfaid may mourne for fo 
 great ane offence. 
 
 Fornication referred. — It is referred to the enfewing Generall Affemblie 
 to determine, whither trelapfe or quadrulapfe in fornication Ihall fatiffie 
 as adulterers, becaus of the frequencye of fomicationes. 
 
 Aprile 8, Sefs. 5. 
 
 The brethreene appointed to mak the draught of ane Aft concerning 
 the fanftificatione of the Sabboth, gave in the fame, which, being redd 
 and confidered, wes voyced and approven by the Affemblie ; the tenor 
 whairof followes : 
 
 Ad: for fan6tification of the Sabboth. — The Affemblie confidiring the 
 great profanatione of the Lords day, (notwithftanding of former aftes 
 made againft the profaners thairof,) think fitt to require the feverall 
 Prelbytries to be cairfull in putting former aftes made thairanent in exe- 
 cutione : As alfo, doe judge it neceffarie to make particular enumeration 
 of fuch profanationes as are moft common within the bounds of this pro- 
 vince, not expreffed in former aftes ; fuch as goeing about ane civile bufi- 
 nes abroad in other congregationes, or at home in thair owne, vpon the 
 Lords day ; the fetting of horfes for hyre, or travelling homeward with 
 the horfes that have beene hyred ; the going to taverns or aillhoufes, be- 
 foir or efter fermons, within the boundis or places of peoples ordinarie 
 
152 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Apeil 1647- 
 
 refidence, and for all others, the drinking of that whiche is beyond necef- 
 farie refrefliment ; the mifpending of tyme largelie, fitting and tipiling 
 beyond the tyme neceffarie for refrefliment, whiche tyme is not to be for 
 ordinarie more then half ane hour, and whair thair is any more then ordi- 
 narie occafion, not to exceid ane hour, and this to ftrick againfl the 
 felleres of the drink alfweell as the buyeres thairof, in maner foirlaid ; the 
 vageing abroad, fitting or walking idle vpon the flreetes and feildes, 
 quhairby the fanftifying of the Lordis day in families is vtterlie negle6ted, 
 and the occafion of idle and wordlie conference foftred. And ordaines the 
 tranfgreflbres, in maner foirfaid, to be cenfured in maner following, viz. for 
 the firft fault to be conveened befoir the Seflion, and confefs thair fault ; 
 for the fecond, before the congregatione; and for the thrid, befydes ane other 
 publick rebuiking of them, to be fufpendit from the Lords Supper, ay and 
 while they give teflimonie of thair reformatione to the minifter and feffion. 
 
 The Affemblie ordaines minifters in thair feverall charges to take the 
 befl; courfes thei can for reftraining the running vp and downe of litle 
 ones and young children vpon the Lords day, in the tyme of, or efter fer- 
 mones, and that parents and mafl;ers be vrged to keepe them within doores. 
 Alfo, magifi;rates void be intreated to put in executione any civile aftes 
 that are againft yeirlie and weiklie mercates on Mononday or Saturday, 
 according to the laudable pra6tife of Magifl;rates in other provinces. 
 
 Overtures anent Schooles. — The brethreene appointed to give in overtures 
 for promoveing of fchooles, gave them in, whiche were appro ven ; the tenor 
 whairof foUowes. 
 
 1 . For effedual training vp of childrene at fchooles, firft, that minifters 
 in thair doctrine prefs frequentlie the duetie of parents to traine vp thair 
 childrene at fi^hooles. 
 
 2. Second, that minifteres, in the courfe of vifiting families, take vp a com- 
 pleit roll of childrene above fyve, and vnder ten yeeres of age. 
 
 3. Thrid, that parents frequentlie be exhorted, in the courfe of vifita- 
 tione, to fend childrene to fchooles vpon thair owne charges, iff thei be 
 able, and, whair thei are not able to intertaine them, that the Sefiion pro- 
 vyde for the beft remedie ; and, incaife of flaknes, that the parents of the 
 one and the other conditione be threatned with proceffes. 
 
Oct. 1647. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 153 
 
 4. That mafters of fchooles be charged to give notice to the minifter or 
 Seffion, from tyme to tyme, of the withdrawing of any childrene put to 
 fchooles, befoir thair proficiencie, and that vnder paine of cenfure as the 
 Seffion think fitt. 
 
 5. That minifteres doe frequentlie vifit the fchooles, and take tryall if 
 the number of childrene put to fchooles be according to the roll taken vp in 
 vifiting families ; and fuchlyke the tryall of mafleres diligence and paines 
 vpon the poore ones. 
 
 6. That mafteres of families be exhorted to vfe meanes for learning 
 thair fervants to reid. 
 
 Fqft, 3 WenTifday of June nixtocome. — The Affemblie, confidering that 
 thair is great increafe of drunkennes and fwearing, and other fcandelous 
 offences, within this province, and that thair is much negle6l among eldires 
 in delateing offenderes of that kynd, whairthrough thei was uncenfured, 
 doe thairfoir appoint a folemne fall and humiliatione to be kept within 
 this province vpon the thrid Wenifday of June nixtocome, for averting 
 the Lordis wrathe provocked by thefs finnes ; and doe require minifteres 
 in thair do6trine on that day to prefs vpon elderes thair dueties, and to 
 put them in mynde of the oath of God that is vpon them, for faithfulnes in 
 thair callings, and to take them publickly fworne, who have not given 
 thair oath, befoir the congregatione. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fyfe, holdine at Kirkaldie, 
 the fyft of october, 1647- 
 
 [Mr. Robert Traill chofen Moderator, and Walter Dalgleifhe, clerk of 
 the regalitie of Dunfermline, elefted clerk to the Synod.] 
 
 A£t anent thejatiffadione of EivpeStantis. — The queftione being proponed 
 to the Synod concerning the fatiffaftione of Expe6tantis falline in fornication, 
 the Affemblie ordaines ther cenfur to be as foUowes, viz. That he come 
 firft befor the Prelbytrie quher the fault wes committit, and ther mak de- 
 claratione of his repentance ; then be remitted to the Seffion quher he re- 
 fidis, for declairing of his repentance in the publi6t place ; and, eftir he 
 
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154 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1647. 
 
 hes fittine ther tuo Sabboths, he ftiall againe come to the Prelbytrie to 
 flio yet farder the fence of his guyltines, and his forrow for it. And then, 
 gif the Prelbytrie be fatiffeit with his repentance, he Ihall be receavit 
 the thrid Sabboth. 
 
 A3 anentjueareris and obfceanjpeakeris. — As alfo, the Synod does or- 
 daine in all the kirks of this province, minifteris and Seffiones Ihall appoynt 
 tuo elderis, quho may, vpoun everie mercat day, tak notice of thefe quho 
 fliall be fund fuearing or vttering any obfcean fpeiches. And that they 
 Ihall crave help of the civill magiftrat to concur with them as Ihalbe neid- 
 full ; and that they dilaitt to the Seffioune futch as fliall be fund guyltie. 
 
 Mr. Harie Couper and Mungo Diddingjloune. — Anent the fupplications 
 given in be Mr. Harie Couper and Mungo Diddingfloune, to be receavit in 
 the bofome of the Kirk ; the faid Mungo, having given evident fignes of 
 his vnfained repentance for his vyle and vnhaird of fornicatioun, is remit- 
 ted to his awine Seffioune. The faid Mr. Harie Couper is referrit to his 
 awine Preft)etrie. 
 
 TheASt againft Sir James Scott ordained to be expunged. — Quharas ther wes 
 ane a£t of the Provinciall Affemblie at Cuper, anno 1646, Oftober 6, Sefs. 
 2, pqfl meridiem, depoling Sir James Scot from his office of elderfliip, for 
 the reafones contenit in the faid aft, the Affemblie having receavit his 
 Declaratioun, the tenor quherof followes : — " I am heartillie forry that any 
 expreffione proceiding from me hes beine offenfiue to the reverend Synod 
 of Fyffe, quhilk, I am perfuadit, if it had beine takine in the fenfe that I 
 meant, wold not haue given offence. And, for cleiring of the matter, I 
 declair this wes my meaning, and fbill is. That I did not afcryve prayer 
 vnto phantafie and memorie as principall cauffis, (feing the Spirit of God 
 is author of prayer) ; bot I conceave them to be naturall faculties, quhich 
 being illuminat by Godis Spirit, therby one is maid mor fit to pray. 
 (Sicfub.) J. Scott." — Appoynts the faid aft of the daitt foirfaid to be 
 expunged. 
 
 Mortification of Mr. Harie Smyths Jlipend. — Anent the mortification of 
 ane ftipend to Mr. Harie Smyth, minifter at Baith, ilk feverall Prefbytrie 
 within the faid Synod ar content to contribute as followes, viz. The Pref- 
 byterie of St, Androis four hundreth punds, the Prefl)yterie of Cuper tua 
 
April 1648. 
 
 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 155 
 
 hundreth and fiftie pundis, the Prefbyterie of Kirkaldie thrie hundreth 
 pundis, and the Prefbyterie of Dunfermling, tuo hundreth and fiftie pundis. 
 Approvine, and recomendit to the feverall Prefbyteries.' 
 
 The Prefbyterie of Dunfermling removit, wer alfo approvine ; onlie it 
 wes recomendit to them that fornicatoris ther fitting vpon the place of 
 repentance vpon weik dayes fould not be allowit in flead of Sabboth dayes. 
 As lykwayes, Mr. Harie Smyth, minifler at Baith, wes defyrit to look nar- 
 rowlie to on of his parochinaris, quho is reportit to be now and then at 
 the putting of violent hand to himfelf, and requyre the afRflance of vther 
 bretheren for that effeft. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fyffe, hauldine at St. Androis, 
 
 THE 4 Aprile, 1648. 
 
 The roll of the minifleris and rewling elderis of this AfTemblie ar cited 
 according to the ordour, quhofe names foUowes : 
 
 The Presbiterie of Sainct Androis. 
 
 Sain6t Androis. < 
 
 Sainfit Leonardis. 
 
 Camroun. 
 
 Dyninnow. 
 
 Kingifbarnes. 
 
 Kilrinnie. 
 
 Craill. 
 
 Mr. Robert Blair. 
 Mr. Samuell Rutherfuird. 
 Mr. James Wood. 
 Mr. Andro Honyman. 
 Doftor Colvill. 
 Mr. Walter Comrie. 
 Mr. George Nairne. 
 Mr. Johne Hairt. 
 Mr. James Bruce. 
 Mr. Robert Bennet. 
 Mr. James Shairp. 
 
 Auflruther Eifler. Mr. Coline Adame. 
 
 1 Baith had been disjoined from 
 
 James Suord. 
 
 Mr. David Neave. 
 Jno. Martine of Lathone. 
 The Laird of Kinnaldie. 
 Laird of Pitmillie. 
 Sir James Lumifdenn. 
 Mr. Johne Lindfay of 
 
 Wormflon. 
 William Blak. 
 
 Aberdour. 
 
156 
 
 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 April 1648. 
 
 Anftruther Weftir. 
 
 Pittinweim. 
 
 Abercrumbie. 
 
 Carnbie. 
 
 Kilconquhair. 
 
 Elie. 
 
 Newbirne. 
 
 Largo. 
 
 Kembok. 
 
 Forgoune. 
 
 Ferrieportnacraig. 
 
 Leucharis. 
 
 Mr. DaTid Guthrie. 
 Mr. Jobne Melvill. 
 Mr. Robert Wilkie. 
 Mr. Harie Rymour. 
 Mr. David Forrett. 
 Mr. Robert Traill. 
 Mr. George Hamiltone. 
 Mr. James M'Gill. 
 Mr. George Barone. 
 Mr. Alex. Weddirburne. 
 Mr. Thomas Wood. 
 Mr. Patrik Skougall. 
 
 Peiter Olyphant. 
 Johne Keith. 
 Johne Ireland. 
 Laird of MoncreifF. 
 Laird of Kilbrekmonth. 
 Laird of Sanfuird. 
 Laird of Auchmutie, yr. 
 Laird of Lundie. 
 
 Dav. Balfour of Sandfuird. 
 
 Johne Meldrum. 
 
 The Presbiterie of Couper. 
 
 Couper. 
 
 Dairfie. 
 
 Syrufs. 
 
 Cults. 
 
 Ketle. 
 
 Falkland. 
 
 Stramiglo. 
 
 Auchtermuchtie. 
 
 CuUeffie. 
 
 Monymaill. 
 
 Ebdie. 
 
 Newburgh. 
 
 Flifl?;. 
 
 Creich. 
 
 Dunboig. 
 
 Balmerinoch. 
 
 Kilmanie. 
 
 Logie. 
 
 Munfie. 
 
 Mr. David Dalgleifhe. 
 
 Mr. David Raitt. 
 
 Mr. William Row. 
 
 Mr. Johne Alexander. 
 
 Mr. Johne Ramfay. 
 
 Mr. William Leivingftone. 
 
 Mr. Johne Murray. 
 
 Mr. James Martine. 
 
 Mr. Johne Litiljolme. 
 
 Mr. David Orme. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Balfour. 
 
 Mr. Laurence Olyphant. 
 
 Mr. Johne M'Gill, elder. 
 
 Mr. Andro Bennet. 
 
 Mr. Johne M'Gill, younger. 
 
 Mr. Walter Greig. 
 
 Mr. George Thomfone. 
 
 Mr. Johne Durie. 
 
 Mr. James Weddirburne. 
 
 Carslogie elder. 
 Kembok elder. 
 Robert Bennet younger. 
 William Dawzell. 
 
 Lachreifs younger. 
 Balcanquell. 
 
 Gen . Maj . Leflie of Myres. 
 Jas. Lindfay of Kilquhis. 
 The Laird of Mount. 
 The Laird of Aytoun. 
 Andro Anderfone. 
 Laird of Creich. 
 Robert Williamfone. 
 Thomas Bowman. 
 Andro Condie. 
 Gen.-Major Lumifdenn. 
 Williame Bell. 
 Johne Ferrie. 
 
April 1648. 
 
 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 157 
 
 The Peesbiteeie of Dunfermline. 
 
 Dunfermling. 
 
 Baith. 
 
 Aberdour. 
 
 Dalgatie. 
 
 Innerkeithing. 
 
 Torrieburne. 
 
 Culrois. 
 
 Carnock. 
 
 Saling. 
 
 Cleifche. 
 
 Kinrofe. 
 
 Orwell. 
 
 f Mr. Robert Kay. 
 
 t Mr. William Olyphant. 
 
 Mr. Harie Smyth. 
 
 Mr. Robert Bruce. 
 
 Mr. Andro Donaldfone. 
 
 Mr. Walter Bruce. 
 
 Mr. James Sibbald. 
 
 Mr. Johne Duncane. 
 
 Mr. George Belfrag. 
 
 Mr. William Merfliell. 
 
 Mr. James Carmichall. 
 
 Mr. George Coldine. 
 
 Mr. Patrik Geddie. 
 
 The Laird of Balmule. 
 
 Andro Betfone. 
 David Stevinfone. 
 Sir Johne Erlkyne. 
 Robert Brown. 
 
 Johne Maftertone. 
 Robert Creiche. 
 
 Andro Hendirfone. 
 Wm. Shaw of Lathangie. 
 
 The Presbiterie of Kirkaldie. 
 
 Kirkaldie. 
 
 Mr. James Symfone. 
 
 
 Kingorne. 
 
 Mr. Johne Moncreiff. 
 
 Johne Bofuall. 
 
 Bruntiland. 
 
 
 
 Auchtertuill. 
 
 Mr. Jofliua Meldrum. 
 
 Halzeardis, younger. 
 
 Auchterderay. 
 
 Mr. Johne Chalmeris. 
 
 James Tod. 
 
 Kinglaflie. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Melvill. 
 
 Pitzocher. 
 
 Ballingrie. 
 
 Mr. Robert Bruce. 
 
 Patrik Greig. 
 
 Portmook. 
 
 Mr. George Ogilvie. 
 
 Kirknes. 
 
 Leflie. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Black. 
 
 George Thomfone. 
 
 Markinch. 
 
 Mr. Frederick Carmichaell. 
 
 David Landallis. 
 
 Kennowie. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Hoig. 
 
 Williame Miller. 
 
 Scuny. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Moncreiff. 
 
 
 Weyms. 
 
 Mr. Harie Wilkie. 
 ( Mr. Williame Nairne. 
 \ Mr. James Wilfone. 
 
 David Broune. 
 
 Dylert. 
 
 Archibald Halket. 
 
158 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1648. 
 
 [Mr. Johne Moncreiff chofen Moderator.] 
 
 Profanatioun of the Lordis day. — Concerning the reference anent the 
 profanatioun of the Lordis day by fieing of flieareris thervpoun, the 
 AiTemblie expedis the diligence of the ComnaifRone of the Kirk theranent, 
 to quhom the famyne wes remittit ; as alfo, defyres the Commiffioneris of 
 the feverall Prefbyteries of the province, to recomend to the faid Com- 
 miffione of the Kirk, that the reiding of warnings for removing of tennentis, 
 inhibitiones for teyndis, and vtheris of that natur, may be put af the Lordis 
 day, and that the Commiffione of the Kirk may deall with the Parliament 
 theranent. 
 
 Commiffioneris for the change of Mercattis. — The Affemblie, taking to 
 ther confideratioun that the Afts of Parliament concerning the change 
 of mercattis, both anniverfary and weiklie, from Saterday and Monenday 
 to fome vther dayes in the weik, for the mor religious obfervatioun of 
 the Sabboth, ar not put to executione in manie partis of this province, 
 they therfor ordaine that the feverall Seffiones and Prefbyteries refpec- 
 tiue, fhall vfe exa6t diligence ffor eifeftuating therof ; ffirfl, by ferious re- 
 comending it to the feverall brughis and villages within ther boundis, and 
 incais of ther refuifall or vnneceffer delay, to vfe fome legall way by ad- 
 vyce of the Advocat of the Kirk, how they may be compellit therto. 
 
 Colleague for Mr. Johne Duncane. — Concerning the fetling of ane col- 
 league to Mr. Johne Duncane in the paroche of Culros, report being made 
 be the faid Mr. Johne, that ane competent provifione wes fetlit for the 
 faid colleague, and that they wer vpoun the choyfe of ane fitt man for the 
 charge, the Affemblie recomendis the cair heirof to the Prefbiterie, and 
 fpeeiallie to the faid Mr. Johne, that the famyne may be put to ane poynt 
 againft the nixt Affemblie. 
 
 Bonfyres vpoun fuperjlitious nights. — Concerning the kindling of bonfyres 
 vpoun fuperftitious nightis, viz. Midfomer and Alhallowmes, the Affem- 
 blie ordaines, that the feverall Preflaytries tak exa6t notice of abufes in 
 that kynd within ther boundis ; and that the feverall heretouris, and in 
 ther abfence the principall tennentis, with the concurrance of the Elderis 
 in eache paroche, cairfuUie obferve delinquentis, that they may be cenfured 
 according to the Afts of the Kirk. 
 
April 1648. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 159 
 
 6 Aprilis, Sefs. 5, pqftmeridiem. 
 
 Caufes of a Fqft. — The Aflemblie, finding it neceffar in this exigence of 
 tyme, that a folemne day of humiliatioun be appoyntit throw the feverall 
 kirkis of this province, they appoint Mrs. Samuell Rutherfuird, David 
 Forret, and Walter Greig, rainifteris, to condifcend vpoun the Caufes. 
 Quha, having removit themfelfs, did prefent to this Affemblie the Caufes 
 follovping : 
 
 Caufes of a Faft through the province of Fyffe. 
 
 1. The great abounding of loofnes, profanitie, and grofe ignorance of 
 God, and the extreame fecuritie and hardnes of heart, notwithftanding of 
 the ritch mercie and goodnes of God, in vouchafing the means of grace 
 fo plentifuUie, and fo manifefl evidences of the heavie difpleafour and 
 wrath of God, efpeciallie againfl this part of the land. 
 
 2. In many focieties, famileis, and particular perfones, not fo mutch as 
 a forme of religione, and, in the far greateft part, litle or nothing of the 
 power of godlines, but a meer formalitie in fecreit, domeflick, and publift 
 dewties. 
 
 3. A difpyfing, hating, and mocking of the power of godlines. 
 
 4. A generall declyning and defe6tione from our former zeall in the 
 mater of religione, covenant, and work of reformatioun, palpablie difcern- 
 able in many minifteris of all rankis, in nobles, gentlemen, burrowes, co- 
 munes, particularlie in minifteris, quherof too manie ar difaffefted to the 
 caufe of God, as appearis by ther cariage in the publift judicatures, manie 
 carles, and not fpirituall, in going about ther dewties of ther minifteriall 
 fun6tione, fome fcandalous and offenfive. 
 
 5. The great corruptione creipt generallie into the judicatures of the 
 land, be reafone of diverfs perfounes therin evidentlie difaffefted to the 
 caufe of God ; quherof fome have bein opine enemies, otheris fecreit vnder- 
 myneris. 
 
 6. The vnwillingnes and want of zeall in elderis, in not dilating and re- 
 preffing the abhominable provocatiouns of fuearing, curling, rotten com- 
 municatioun, Sabboth breaking, and vncleannes, throw the not executing 
 of the lawes, civill and ecclefiafticall, maid for that effe6t, notwithftanding 
 
160 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1648. 
 
 of our manie profeffit folemne fails of old and of late, for thefe and the 
 lyk fcandalous finnes. 
 
 7. We ar humblie to intreat the Majeftie of God, that he wold gra- 
 tiouflie be pleafed to change the heart of the King, and mak him a heartie 
 favourer of religione, and the caufe of God, to purge out the corruptiones 
 of the judicaturis of the kingdome, and to Ihyne vpoun the determinationis 
 of State and Church ; that futch courfes may be refolved vpoun as may 
 eftablifh Religione, promove the endis of the Covenant, and preferve Mo- 
 narchic in the perfone of the King and his pofleritie. 
 
 Quhilk being read and confiderit, v?er vnanimouflie approvine, and the 
 firft Thurfday of May, being the fourt therof, appoyntit for that eife6t. 
 
 Chapmen. — The Aflemblie recomendis to the feverall Prefbyteries, that 
 chapmen be oblidged to adher fo to fome certaine congregatioun, that 
 they be examined and comunicat ther, and be able to bring from thence 
 teftimoniallis. 
 
 Mr. Zacharie Boydis Pfalmes. — Concerning the defyre of the Comiffione 
 of the Kirk for reviling of Mr. Zacharie Boydis Pfalmes and Spirituall 
 Songs, the Aflemblie hes put it in the handis of the minifteris of St. 
 Androis, and maifteris of the New Colledge, quha ar appoyntit to revife 
 the fame, and report ther diligence to the nixt Synod. ^ 
 
 The Peovinciall Assemblie of Fyffe, hauldin at Couper the 
 17 DAY OF October, 1648. 
 
 Mr. Samuell Rutherfuird chofen Moderator. 
 
 Superftitious fyres. — The Aflemblie ordanis that intimatioun be made 
 
 ' Mr. Zachary Boyd, minister of the Barony parish of Glasgow, whose numerous poetical 
 works on scriptural subjects are well known to the literary antiquary, prepared a metrical version 
 of the Psalms, which was published at Glasgow in ] 646, under the title of " The Psalmes 
 OF David in Meeter, by Me. Zachary Boyd, Preacher of Gods Word." Mr. Boyd having 
 designed this work for the use of the Church of Scotland, it was submitted to the revisal and 
 sanction of the Generall Assembly, and the diiferent Presbyteries ; but, although by no means 
 destitute of merit, the metrical version by Rous was adopted by the Church in 1650, and 
 any other discharged from being used in divine worship. 
 
Oct. 1648. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. • 161 
 
 of the aft againft fuperftitious fyris, the Sabbath befoir Midfomer evin 
 and Hallow evin, (as they call them ;) and that the nixt Prelbitrie day, 
 efter aither of the faidis dayes, the Moderator of ilk Prelbitrie crave ac- 
 compt of all the brethren quho hes failzeit againft thefe aftis, that he may 
 be prefentlie cenfured. 
 
 Committee appointtit for tryaU of Mr. Walter Bruce. — The Committie, 
 appointtit be this Affemblie, for confidering Mr. Walter Bruce his proces, 
 reportit, that having viewed the proceidings of the late committie at Dal- 
 gatie, appointtit be the former Affemblie thairanent, do find, that the mat- 
 ter is not as yit rype for this Affemblie ; as alfo, that having callit vpoun 
 Mr. Walter and inquyrit of him, quhither as yit he wold acknowledge 
 the wordis alledgit fpokin by him in his fermone, viz. " That the Ipirit of 
 godlines in thir tymes was ane fait humour aryfing fra the melt trubling 
 the ftomack, and afcending to the head, whilk maid a craking of the 
 braine," he did ftill ftand to the denyall thairof, both in wordis and fence : 
 Thairfoir thinks fitt, (gif the Affemblie fliall fo judge,) that thair be ane 
 new committee appointtit to go on with the proces betuixt and the nixt 
 Affemblie. Vpon the whilk report, the Affemblie dois appoint the per- 
 fonis following, viz. Mrs. Samuell Rutherfuird, John Moncreiff, Fredrick 
 Carmichaell, John Duncane, James Sibbald, Walter Greig, George Thom- 
 fone, James Wood, Dauid Forrett, Alexander Moncreiff, James Wilfone, 
 minifteris ; rewling Elderis, the Lairdis of Creich, Fenyis, Auchmowtie 
 younger, Kincraig, and Finmonth ; to meitt at Kirkcaldie the firft Tyifday 
 of December nixt enfewing, with continewatioun of dayis, and that they, 
 or any fevin of them, fall have full power to juge and determine the haill 
 bufines, as they fall find cans. 
 
 Mr. Walter Bruce and Mr. Williame Merfchell. — Lykas, the Affemblie 
 having heard fome fcandalous reportis of the laid Mr. Walter, as one that 
 vfes fuearing, and hes not preachit againft the late vnlawfull Ingagement ; 
 as alfo, having hard that Mr. Williame Merfchell, minifter at Sawling, 
 dois vfe fuearing, and hes bein alfo in his preaching filent againis the faid 
 Ingagement, and fcandalouflie converfit with Malignants ; appoints the 
 foirnamit perfonis to cognofce, juge, and determine vpoun thefe matteris 
 alfo ; and for that effeft, ordains the Prelbitrie of Dunfermline to mak 
 
162 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1648. 
 
 ferious inquifitioun and tryall concerning the former fcandalous reports of 
 the faidis Mr. Walter and Mr. Williame refpe6biue. 
 
 Zacharie M'Callum. — Mr. James Wood having reprefentit a defyre to the 
 Affemblie for mantainance of ane boy, callit Zacharie M'Callum, having 
 the Erifh tongue, at the gramour fcooU of St. Androis, for the fpace of ane 
 yeir, untill he be readie for the CoUedge ; the faid defyre was grantit. 
 
 Letter to the CommiJJioun of the Generdl Affemblie read and approvin. — 
 The draucht of the Letter, appointed to be dravfin vp to the Commiffion 
 of the Generall Affemblie, being publi6tlie read, was vnanimouflie appro- 
 vin, and appointed to be prefentit be Mr. Samuell Rutherfuird, minifter, 
 and James Suord rewling elder, to the Commiffioun of the Kirk, with the 
 firfl convenience ; the tennor quherof foUowis : 
 
 Eevehend and deab Brethben, 
 
 Among tlie manie and great mercies which our Lord had, from tyme to tyme, manifestit to- 
 wards his Church in this land, wee cannot but acknowledge this a verie singulare on, neuer to 
 be forgottin by any of ws, or of the people of God, that, in a tyme of such difficulties and 
 dangeris as this Church hes bein involved in of late, he hes bein pleased to make yow, who 
 war set vpoun the watch tower, so providentlie to forsie, and faithfuUie to giue warning of 
 the dangeris to people of all ranks and places ; and that he hes also givin so eminent and 
 glorious testimonie to your pains and labours for his awne glorie, and saftie of his poor Church, 
 by terrible things in richteousnes against the dispyseris of his counsell holdinfurth by yow. 
 Wee are confident, withowt all dowbtting, that yow are sensible of the great ingagement 
 lieirby layd vpoun yow not to wearie in such Weill doing, bot more and more, in the micht of 
 the power of the Lord, to improue the trust committit to yow, as to prevent and obviat in your 
 way all plottis and designis that men, who will not sie the Lords hand quhen it is lifted vp 
 aganist them, may yit contryve and pursue against the caus of God in these kingdomes. So 
 also to take ordour vidth such men, especiallie in the functioun of the holie ministerie, as may 
 be fund, in the tyme of the late lamentable defectioun and euill cowrses, to haue bein com- 
 plying with, or acting in divisiue way for justifying and advancing thairof, of which sort wee 
 ar greived that so manie are liklie to be fund in the land, though with all divine dispensatioun is 
 to be adored which hes suffred them to vent them selffis at such a t3Tne that they micht be 
 manifested that they have not bein all of ws. Wee have bein now some dayes heiring, and 
 since our meitting heir, more fullie and certainlie informit, that in our neighbourin" province 
 of Perth verie manie brethren at and'about the t3mie of the late Generall Assemblie, in sundrie 
 clandestine meittings, drawin vp paperis tending to complyance with the late sinfull Ingao-e- 
 ment, which they purposed to have givin into the Assemblie : Whairvpoun wee did enter 
 vpoun ane vnpartiall shearch and tryall of aU these of our owne province that wer present ; 
 
Oct. 1648. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 163 
 
 posing euerie man verie solemnlie, least any such euill work sould be found among ws also. 
 Bot (blissed be God) have fund non at all, which wee thought fitt to communicat to your 
 worships then rather to stop the mouthis of such as may be readie, for their awne ends, to 
 cast aspersionis of this kynd vpomi any in our province. Nevirtheles, accompting ourselfRs as 
 memberis of the bodie much interessit and concemit in the weUlfair of the whole Church, wee 
 thought it incumbent to ws now assemblit togidder, to signifie vnto you our deip sence of such 
 courses in vtheris, and our des)Te that ye wold, with all possible diligence and zeall, go about to 
 discover and tak ordour with them according as the importance of the matter requyris. Trewlie 
 wee cannot bot say, that in our judgement quhoeuer they be, they have not onlie contravenit 
 the faithfull proceidings of the late Commissioun of the Church, so vnanimouslie approvin be 
 the Generall Assemblie, bot also verie grivouslle violated our Solemne Covenants, and endea- 
 vourit a most dangerous rent and shisme in the Kirk of God. Bot knowing that your Worships 
 are able to sie more thairin nor we possiblie cane, wee craue pardoun for suggesting so much. 
 And committing yow, with your counsellis, vnto the directioun and prospering bhssing of the 
 Lords spirit, restis 
 
 Your loving Brethren, 
 
 ("Sic Sub. J Mr. Samuell Rutherfurd, Moderatour. 
 
 CoupER, 18 October, 1648. 
 
 Queftionis proponit to this AJfembUe. — The Affemblie being certainlie in- 
 formed that thair hes bein fome fupplicationis and paperis, tending to com- 
 plyance with the late finfuU Ingagement, contrair to the proceidings of the 
 late CommifRoun of the Church, have bein drawne yp and fubfcryuit in 
 and about the late Generall Aflemblie by manie minifteris in fundrie 
 Prefbyteries of this kingdome, to be givin in to the Generall Affemblie ; 
 and hearing of furmifes, that fome brethren of this province had hand in 
 paperis of that kynd, thought it neceffarie that all and euerie ane of the 
 memberis of this prefent Affemblie fould be folemnlie pofit vpoun thefe 
 queftionis following, viz. 
 
 1. Quither any paper, fupplicatioun, or purpofe, concerning the com- 
 moun caus and late Ingagement, drawin vp or ventit be quhatfumeuer 
 perfonis, was prefentit or communicat to yow without the knowledge or 
 confent of the Prefbitries and judicatories of the Church refpediue quhair 
 ye are ? 
 
 2. Quither euer ye heard of any fuch fupplicatioun, paper, or purpofe, 
 going throw the cuntry ? 
 
164 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1648. 
 
 3. Quither euir ye confentit to or fubfcryuit any fuch fupplicatioun or 
 purpofe ? 
 
 4. Quither ye was at any meitting at Edinburgh, or els quhair, aither 
 with Statis men or vtheris, advyfing or confulting about matteris of the 
 late Ingagement and publi6t cans, prejudicial! to the refolutionis of the 
 Commiffioun of the Kirk, or without the knowledge of the publi6t Judica- 
 tories of the Kirk quher ye are refpeftiue ? 
 
 5. Quither ye know any that hes fubfcryuit the late Band of the Par- 
 liament, or hes givin counfell or confent thairto, within the province of 
 Fyff? 
 
 Which being accordinglie done, euery one prefent in the Affemblie did 
 purge them felffis concerning euery ane of the articles for thair awne pairt : 
 Only fome declairit, that they could not fay bot fome of thair parochinars 
 micht have fubfcryuit the Band of the Parliament, wha wer weill enugh 
 knawne to all. And Mr. Patrik Skougall declairit, as to the fecond ar- 
 ticle, that quhill he was at Edinburgh the tyme of the Generall Affemblie, 
 Mr. Alexander Keith, minifler at Strabrek, in difcours with him, propo- 
 nit this queflioun to him, Quhat gif thair fould be ane fupplicatioun of 
 minifteris for better correfpondence betuixt the Kirk and State ? That 
 he anfuerit to the faid Mr. Alexander, that it wold be a divifiue motioun, 
 and vnlawfuU ; and that heiron no farder difcourfe paft betuixt them anent 
 that matter. 
 
 Mr. Dauid Raitt. — Report being maid of fome fcandalous wordis vttered 
 by Mr. Dauid Rait, in ane prayer at Falkland, in relatioun to the late 
 finfuU Ingagement, viz. thefe, " Lord preferue Our Armie that is gone in to 
 England, from doing any thing againft the Covenant." And Mr. Dauid 
 being pofit heirvpoun, declaird, by folemne proteftatioun, that he neuer 
 callit it Our armie, bot That armie ; and that his intentioun, in the reft of 
 the wordis, was no other bot that God wold reftrain thair power from do- 
 ing mifcheiff. Vpoun which declaratioun of Mr. Dauid, and with all, the 
 teftimonie of his brethren of his honeftie in the publi6t cans, the Affemblie 
 acquieffed, only admonifhing him to be more circumfpeft in his wordis 
 both in preaching and praying heirefter. 
 
April 1649. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 165 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fyffe, halden at Dunfermline 
 the thrid day of aprile, 1649. 
 
 [Mr. George Hamiltoun chofen Moderator.] 
 
 AStis for reftraining oftheprofanatioun of the Lm-dis day. — The Affemblie, 
 for reftraining of the profanatioun of the Lordis day, by hyreris, carieris, 
 and vtheris, ordains that pairt of the aft maid thairanent, at Dunfermhne 
 in Aprile 1647, to be cairfuUie put in executioun, with this additioun, that 
 jorneyis on the Satturday be fo contryvit that thair be na neceffitie of 
 returning on the Sabbath. And recommendis the executioun heirof to 
 all magiftratis of burghis and Ytheris concernit thairin. And that carieris 
 be appointtit to produce thair teftimoniallis quhair they reftit on the Sab- 
 bath, according to the a6t of the late Generall Affemblie. 
 
 Colleague for Mr. John Duncan Jelled. — Anent ane colleague for Mr. 
 John Duncan, minifter at Culros, the parochin of Culros hes obeyed the 
 ordinance of the Affemblie thairanent.^ 
 
 Zacharie M'Callum, — Anent Zacharie M'Callum, it is ordinit, that for 
 euerie kirk within the province thair be payit fortie Ihillings for his man- 
 tainance, and the proportioun of the difference of the kirk is referrit to 
 the feverall Prefbitries. 
 
 April 4, Sefs. 3, antemeridiem. 
 
 Yule day. — The Affemblie appointis the feverall Prefbitries to enquyre 
 in thair boundis, quhat fuperftitioun is vfed in obferving of Yuile day, and 
 accordinglie to cenfure the famen ; and to advyfe what effeftuall courfe 
 may be taken for fupprelRng thairof in tym coming. 
 
 Superftitious going to wellis. — The Affemblie, being informit that fome 
 went fuperftitiouflie to wellis denominat from Saintis, ordains Prefbitries 
 to tak notice thairof, and to cenfure thefe that are guiltie of that fait. 
 
 Reference anent witchcraft. — It is alfo referrit to the Generall Affemblie, 
 quhither perfons dilattit for witchcraft, and not purgit, may be admittit 
 to the benefitt of the Kirk. 
 
 ' Mr. Robert Edmistoun appears in the Boll of the following 8)110(1 as the colleague of Mr. 
 Duncan. 
 
166 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1649. 
 
 Meqfoun word. — ^The Affemblie referris the reference from the Prefbitrie 
 of Dunfermline, concerning the Meafon word, and thair oathis of fecricie 
 thairanent, to the Generall Affemblie. 
 
 The brether nominat to ajjiji in the chujing of Regentis. — The Prefbitrie 
 bulk of St. Androis fein and approvin. Thair being prefentit to this 
 Affemblie ane a6b from the vifitoris of the Vniverfitie of St. Androis, datit 
 in Januarij 1649, concerning the elle6bioun of the minifteris to affift in the 
 chufing of Regentis in the CoUedges of Philofiphie thair, the number not 
 exceiding flfyve, and the quorum thrie ; do heirby appoint and ordaine thair 
 reverend brether, Mrs. Robert Blair, James Sharpe, Alexander MoncreifF, 
 Walter Greig, William Oliphant, minifteris, to joyne with the minifteris 
 [maifteris ?] of the CoUedge quher the Regent fall happen to vaik, for tryall 
 of the teftimoniallis, literatur, and converfatioun of the intrant, conforme 
 to the aft, and this commijflioun to continew for a yeir. 
 
 Letter from Ferny to be atifuerit. — The Affemblie, having receauit ane 
 letter from the Laird of Ferny requyring for a lift of Malignantis affifting 
 to the late finfull Engagement, referris the anfuer thairof to the difcretioun 
 of the feveral Preft)itries, and ordains a letter to be writtin from the 
 Synod to the Laird of Fernie to that efFe6t. 
 
 Anent help for bringing witches to confeffioun. — The baillies of Innerkeith- 
 ing defyrous for help in examining and bringing witches to confeffioun, 
 the Synod recommendis this to the Prefbitrie of Dunfermline. 
 
 The Peovinciall Assemblie of Fyffe haldin at Kirkcaldie, the 
 TuENTiE Fyft day OF Septembeb, 1649. 
 
 [Mr. John M'Gill chofen Moderator.] 
 
 Prmifioun of kirkis and fcollis. — ^The Affemblie having enquyrit the 
 leverall Prefbitries, quhat diligence they have vfed anent the provifioun 
 of kirks and fcollis, anfueris as followis, viz. The Preft)itrie of Dunferm- 
 line hes alreadie plantit thairis, except ane or tuo, quhilk they intend, 
 God willing, to plant at the nixt vifitatioun of thair kirkis: The Prefbi- 
 tries of Sainftandrois and Kirkcaldie hes alreadie done thair diligence in 
 
Sept. 1649. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 167 
 
 that point. And the Affemblie recommendis to the Prefbitrie of Couper 
 to provyde for thair fcoUis, conforme to the aftis of the Generall Affem- 
 blie maid thairanent. 
 
 Purgeing of Seffionis from ignorant and fcandalous perfonis, and fuperfti- 
 tious obferveris of Yule day, etc. — The Affemblie ftill recommendis to the 
 feverall Prefbitries, to think vpon the moft effeftuall way for purgeing of 
 Seffionis from ignorant and fcandalous perfonis ; and to cenfure thefe in 
 thair boundis that obfervis Yule day, and gois fuperftitiouflie to wellis 
 denominat from Sainfts ; and to advyfe quhat effeftuall courfe may be 
 taken for fuppreffing thairof in tym comming. 
 
 ASt infavouris of Dauid Balfour. — The Affemblie having feriouflie con- 
 fident the petitioun given in be Dauid Balfour, quho had bein detained 
 long in captivitie, and had fervit ffyve voyages in the Turkis gallies at 
 Argeiris, fFor quhois releiff the Parliament ordained a contributioun to be 
 coUeftit ; in obedience quhairof, the province of Ffyffe did contribute 
 ane certaine fowme of money, and pat the I'amen in the handis of Mr. 
 John MoncreifF, minifter at Kingorne, and Mr. Robert Cuninghame of 
 Woodfeild, burges thair ; and the Affemblie, confidering that it hes pleafit 
 God in his providence to bring the faid Dauid home to his dwelling place ; 
 and finding that he hes onlie obtainit fridome to his perfone, bot is flill in 
 a verie diflreft conditioun ; the Affemblie confidering that charitable 
 dealling of the Thrie Lowdians to Mr. Alexander Riddoch and his bro- 
 ther, who were in his companie at that tyme, and thair los far inferiour to 
 his ; doe thairfoir appointt and ordaine the whole fuperplus of the contri- 
 butioun receavit be the foirfaidis perfonis, (exceptand the ranfome of Claws 
 Pitcleine,) ffor the quhilk the faid Mr. Robert hes geven band, and fome 
 more releiff to the relift of vmquhile Adame Greig, on of the faid captives, 
 (according to the difcretioun of the Prefbitrie of Kirkcaldie), to be dely- 
 verit to the faid Dauid Balfour. 
 
 Ad: for Civill Magiflratis. — The Affemblie recommendis to the feverall 
 Prefbitries to have a civill magiflrat in ilk parochin to put thair aftis to 
 executioun. 
 
 Elfpeth Seathfufpe6i of Witchcraft. — ^The Prefbitrie of Cuper are ordained 
 to vfe all meanis to try Elfpeth Seath, fufpeft of witchcraft. 
 
168 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1650. 
 
 The Peovinciall Assemblie of Fyffe hauldin at St. Androis, 
 the second day of aprile, 1650. 
 
 [Mr. Fredrick Carmichaell chofen Moderator.] 
 
 Baitli provydit. — The Prefbitrie of Dunfermline declairis, that the kirk 
 of Baith is provydit of ane ftipend. 
 
 It being alfo regraittit to the Synode that drinkeris and fueareris, ob- 
 ftinat perfonis tranfgreffouris in refuifing to work on Yule day, wer not 
 dewlie cenfurit, the Affemblie appoints . thair reverend brethren Mrs. 
 Colin Adame, Johne M'Gill younger, Alexander Moncreiff, Kenneth 
 Logie, minifteris ; the Laird of Moncreiff, rewling elder, and the corre- 
 fpondent of Perth, ^ to reprefent thair ovirtures concerning thefe particu- 
 laris to the nixt Seffioun. 
 
 Lady Abircrombies chyM. — Thair being a reference from the Prefbitrie 
 of St. Androis concerning the baptizing the Lady Abircombies chyld, the 
 Provinciall grantis the chyld fall be baptized, fuppofing that my Lord 
 Abircrombie adhearis to his former letter writtin to the lafl Synode, yet 
 fo that they doe not heirby cleir hir of that fcandall. 
 
 Elfpeth Seath. — The Affemblie ordains the Prefbitrie of Couper in thair 
 feverall pulpets, to defyre all that hes any dilationis to give in againft 
 Elfpeth Seath, fufped of witchcraft, to declair the fame. 
 
 Anent the difcoverie and cenjure of intemperat drinking and Juearing. — 
 1 . That everie paroche be divydit in feverall quarteris, and each elder his 
 owne quarter, over which he is to have fpeciall infpe6tioun, and that everie 
 elder vifit his quarter once everie month at leafl, according to the aft of 
 the General! Affemblie 1649, and in thair vifitatioun tak notice of all 
 diforderlie walkeris, efpeciallie negleftouris of Gods worfhip in thair 
 families, fueareris, haunteris of aill houfes, efpeciallie at vnfeafonable 
 tymes, and long fitteris thair, and drinkeris of heal this ; and that he dilate 
 thefe to the Seffioun. 
 
 2. That the Aft of the Provinciall Affemblie concerning drunkennes, 
 fuearing etc., be revived, and againe publiftlie read in churches, togid- 
 der with the late Aft of Parliament againfl drunkennes. 
 ' Mr. William Bell, minister at Dron. 
 
April 1650. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 169 
 
 3. That everie Seflion day the minifter enquyre feriouflie at the elderis 
 if they, or ony of them, have taken notice of anie guiltie of fuearing, 
 drunkennes, vnfeafonable haunting of aill houfes, and long fitting thair. 
 He is alfo to be frequent in mynding the elderis of thair dewtie, and the 
 accompt they are to mak to God in thair difchairge of it. 
 
 4. That everie Seffioun buik bear the minifteris diligence in inquyring 
 concerning thefe things at every Seffioun ; and that this, and the vs^holl 
 ordour of the Seffioun may be better knowne, everie Seffioun is to fend 
 in thair regiiler to the Prelbitrie tuentie dayis befoir every Synodall 
 Affemblie, and the Prelbitrie to examine the bulks. 
 
 5. That felleris of aill to thefe quho are drunk, or vnfeafonable and ex- 
 ceffive in drinking, fall fall vnder the fame cenfure with the drinkeris. 
 
 6. That minifteris aud Seffionis vfe diligence in dealling w^ith gentle- 
 men and heretouris for ere6ting the civill Judicatorie appointted by Aft 
 of Parliament in everie parioche, and that the executioun of the A6t of 
 Parliament at Perth .... be vrged ; v^hich diligence everie 
 Seffioun buik is to bear, and Prefbitries to anfuer and give accompt to 
 the nixt Synode for all the diligence of all paroches in thair boundis in 
 this matter. 
 
 Anent promifcous dancing. — 1. That the Aft of Affemblie be publiftlie 
 read in all churches quhair yet it is not read. 
 
 That the elderis of the quarter quhair the brydale is, tak notice of per- 
 fonis tranfgreffing the faid aft, and dilate them to the Seffioun ; and the 
 Seffioun are to call fuch perfonis befoir them, and rebuik them for the 
 firft, and gif they be fund againe, to advyfe with the Prefbitrie anent the 
 cenfure, as it is referrit to them by the Generall Affemblie. 
 
 Report. — Ane fupplicatioun being given in be the hulbands and children 
 of fome wemen dilatit for witchcraft within the toun of Dyfert, the Synode 
 appointis Mrs. Johne Duncan, James Sibbald, Walter Bruce, Colin 
 Adame, and George Nairne, to confider of it, and report thair judgement 
 to the nixt Seffioun. 
 
 Try all of Expectants. — The Affemblie confidering that many Expeftants 
 comes to noblemen and gentlemens houfes within this province, and vfes 
 familie worlhip thair, without acquainting the Prefbitries thairwith ; 
 
170 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1650. 
 
 thairfoir dois appoint, according to former aftis, that everie Prefbitrie tak 
 notice of everie intrant in that kynd, and try thair qualificatioun, and alfo 
 to look exaftlie to thair cariage in the places they come to. 
 
 3 Aprilis, Sefs. 4, pqft meridiem, 
 
 Anent the ereSiing of a Prefbitrie in Kinros. — A fupplicatioun being geven 
 in be the Lordis of Burghlie, Balvaird, the Lairdis of Adie, Arnot, Kirk- 
 nes, and fundrie Tther conliderable perfonis, continit in the fupplicatioun, 
 anent the ere6bing of a Prefbitrie in Kinrofs, the Aflemblie appointtis a 
 comittee to perambulat the boundis, and to report the neceffitie thairof to 
 the nixt enfuing Generall Aflemblie. 
 
 Anent recommendationis. — The AflTemblie, regraitting that they are ovir 
 burdenit with recommendationis for charitie to difl;reft perfonis be the 
 Generall Aflemblie, defyris that the Generall Aflemblie wold be more 
 fpairing thairin in tyme coming. 
 
 Anent peijonis Jufpedi of witchcraft. — The Committee appointtit for 
 giveing thair judgement anent thefe that wer dilatit for witchcraft in 
 Dyfert, advyfes the Prefbitrie of Kirkcaldie to deall with the Gounfell of 
 Dyfert for obtaining a commiflioun to put the fupplicantis to ane aflyfle. 
 
 Prefbitrie of Dunfermline approven. — The Prefbitrie of Dunfermline, 
 being removit for cenfure, are approven. And becaus fome informatioun 
 was given to the Synode anent fome fuperftitious rites vfit in the buriall 
 of the late Laird of Fordell, the Prefbitrie of Dunfermline are ordinit to 
 inquyre thairanent. As alfo, defyris them to have a cair of the provifioun 
 of the kirks of Sawling and Cleifche. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fyffe, hauldin at couper the 
 15 September, 1650.^ 
 
 [Mr. James Wood chofen Moderator.] 
 
 At Couper, 15 OStober, 1650. Sefs. % pqfi meridiem. 
 
 Letter to his Majeftie. — The AflTemblie ordains thair reverend brethren, 
 ^ The Assemblie was adjourned to the 15th October^ and thence to the 5th November. 
 
May 1651. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 171 
 
 Mrs. Andro Honyman, Hary Rymour, Williame Olypliant, Walter Greig, 
 George Ogilvie, Andro Bennett, Dauid Forrett, minifters, Sir James Mel- 
 vil, and Mr. Robert Honeyman, rewling elders, to meit with the Modera- 
 tour for drawing of ane Letter to his Majeftie, anent his late efcape to the 
 Malignants. 
 
 OStober 16. — The Letter writtin to his Majeftie read publiftlie, and ap- 
 provin ; and ordains ther reverend brethren Mrs. Andro Bennet, and 
 Patrik Skougall, and Sir James Melvill, rewling elder, to prefent the 
 famyne the morne, being the 17 Oftober. And ficlyke, to fpeak with the 
 Erie of Weyms anent his fait pans, gif they can meit with him at Perth. 
 
 November 6. — Mr. Patrik Scougall reportit, that he and Mr. Lau- 
 rence Oliphant delyverit the Letter to his Majeftie, quhilk wes verie gra- 
 ciouflie acceptit of be his Hienes, with great thanks to the Affemblie ; and 
 a.earneft defyre to pray for him nevir to fall in the lyke efcape in joyning 
 to the Malignants. 
 
 The Peovinciall Assemblie of Fyffe, met at Dunfermline the 
 FiEST OF Apryle 1651.^ 
 
 [Mr. Johne Duncane chofen Moderatour.] 
 
 Change of mercats. — The Moderatour of Couper reports, that Auchter- 
 muchtie and Falkland hes changit thair mercattis. 
 
 Hqfpitull of St. Leonards. — Ane fupplicatioun being prefentit be James 
 Efpline, eleemofinar of the hofpitall of Sainfb Leonards, fituat befyde the 
 burgh of Dunfermline, for himfelf, and in name of the widowes thairof, 
 defyring the charitie of the feverall Prefbitreis for reedifeing of the faid 
 hofpitall ; the Affemblie recomends him to the charitie of the feverall 
 Prefbitreis. 
 
 Conference withfarupling brethren. — The Affemblie recomends to the fe- 
 verall Prefbitreis to deall in conference with thair fcrupling and diffenting 
 brethren in all meiknes. 
 
 ^ This Assemblie was adjourned to meet at Kirkaldy on the 7 May. 
 
172 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. May 1651. 
 
 At Kirkaldie, 7 Maii 1651. 
 
 Anent the conference that wes recomendit at the laft Seffioun of the 
 Synodej to be had with thair brethren anent thair diffenting from publift 
 refolutions, the feverall Prelbitreis being callit vpoun, did mak report as 
 foUowes : Kirkaldie reports they mett, bot had done nothing as yitt. 
 Dunfermline reports they mett and conferrit, but the conference wes not 
 clofit. Sain6tandrois reports they had onlie on brother that diffentit ; 
 and the conference wes appoyntit, bot, the brother being feik, it held not. 
 Couper reports they had onlie one brother that diffentit, and that they 
 had not mett. 
 
 Overtures. — The Comittee appoyntit to confider of Overtures how Pref- 
 bitreis fall carry themfelffs towards breethren that goes not along with the 
 publi6t courfe of the Kirk, gave in the report of thair diligence, quhilk 
 wes publiftlie read, and cOndifcendit to. The Overtures foUowes : 
 
 1 . The Synode warnes the brethren, as regairding the authoritie of the 
 Synode to defyre thair help for clearing thair iudgment before they de- 
 clare or refolve peremptourlie, to informe thair people vtherwayes then 
 according to the publi6t refolutioun of the fupreme judicatories of the Kirk. 
 
 2. That the feverall Prelbitreis doe with diligence goe about the con- 
 ference with fcrupling brethren, whither thair fcruples be concerning the 
 publift refolutioun of the Kirk, or thair papers be, for profequuting the 
 famyne ; and that brethren be dealt with all meiknes of wifdom, with 
 dew advyfdnes and deliberatioun. 
 
 3. That the feverall Prelbitreis, efter conference, tak fome effeftuall 
 courfis for caufing to be read in all the congregatiouns the publift papers 
 enjoynt by the commiffioun of the Generall Affemblie. 
 
 4. That brethren be exhorted, in the name of the Lord, to forbear 
 hencefurth, in thair doSlrine to the people, to preach contrair to the refo- 
 lutions of the publia judicatoreis, and thair conclufions for defence of the 
 land ; and gif any fall contravein, that they be admonilhit be the Prelbi- 
 treis ; and gif efter admonitioun they continow, that they be referrit by 
 the Prelbitreis to the Generall Affemblie. 
 
April 1652. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 173 
 
 5. That the feverall Prefbitreis tak notice of any brethren quho ather 
 have, or ftiall, vnder pretence of fpeaking for publi6b refolutioun, refleft 
 vpoun any of the former proceidings and principles of this Kirk in rela- 
 tioun to the work of reformatioun ; or lliall vfe any fpeeches, which are apt 
 to be miftaken and abufed by profane ones againft trew godlines and 
 godlie perfones, which doe favour of malignancie. 
 
 6. That 'according to the afts of the Generall Affemblie, Prefbitreis 
 tak fpeciall notice of all expeftants, gentlemens chaplaines, or thefe quhom 
 they employ in going before thair familie in the worlliip of God, and of 
 all pedagogues in thair bounds, trying both thair abilitie and thair integ- 
 ritie, [and to] cenfure fuch of them who falbe fund detraftors of the 
 publi6b proceidings of the Church. 
 
 7. That Seffions and Prefbitreis try thair feverall elderfchips, and efter 
 paines taken to informe thair elders anent publift refolutions, admonifh 
 and rebuik any quho falbe fund venting diflafe6bionis, praftifing to the 
 hinderance of the publift courfis for defence of the land. 
 
 Mr. David Dalgleifche. — Tlie Synode recomends to the Prefbitrie of 
 Couper the tryall of thefe words, vfit be Mr. David Dalgleifche in pub- 
 lift, wiz. ' Bliffing of God for defeating the Wefl-cuntrie armie ;' Item, 
 ' Men can fight with men, bot quha can fight with triking harlotts ? ' 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fyffe, hauldine at Sainctandrois 
 
 THE 8 OF Apryle 1652.^ 
 
 [Mr. James Wood chofen Moderator.] 
 
 The Synode does appoynt the miniflers of St. Androis, and Mrs. of 
 Divinitie, with Mrs. Dauid Forrett, Walter Comrie, and Patrik Skougall, 
 miniflers, to draw up a fliort and plaine explicatioun of thefe particular 
 heads of divinitie, prefentit to the Synode in the forenoon, conteining 
 the principall arguments for the treuth, and anfuers to the principall ob- 
 jeftions of the adverfaries againfl the famyne. 
 
 Letter from Mr. Robert Douglas. — The coppie of ane letter from Mr. 
 ' No meeting of the Sjmod appears to have been held in Autumn 1651. 
 
174 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Sept. 1652. 
 
 Robert Douglas and Mr. Andro Kerr, daitit Tour of London, 6 Apryle 
 1652, anent Trochrigs works, remittit to the confideratioun of a commit- 
 tee. 
 
 Encamination of the Prejhitrie Bulks continewit. — The Provinciall Affem- 
 blie being fenfible of the great neceffitie that all means lawfuU be vfit 
 for healling the divifions that ar in this Kirk, and thairTpon, being maifl 
 willing to doe any thing, faving the prefervation of the government of the 
 Kirk, quhich any way in appearence feim to be ane obftru6tion of vnion, 
 refolves to forbear at this tym the examinatioun of the Prefbitrie buiks, 
 until the nixt melting of the Synode ; with all declaring, that they doe 
 approve and adhere to the conftitution of the late Generall Affemblie, 
 begun at St. Androis and continewit at Dundie, as a lawfull conftitute 
 Affemblie of this Kirk. 
 
 Dijfenters. — Mrs. Samuell [Rutherfurd,] Alexander Moncreilf, George 
 Nairne, and William Olyphant, diffents heirfra, and defyrs thair diffent 
 to be markit. Mr. John M'Gill, younger, diffents vpon the grund quhair- 
 in he diffentit fra the A6b of the Generall Affemblie, daitit at Couper 
 the day of 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fyffe, hauldin at Kirkaldie the 
 
 28 September 1652. 
 
 [Mr. David Forret, Moderator.] 
 
 SuppKcatioun Peeter Kennidy. — The Synod having receavit ane fuppli- 
 catioun from Peeter Kennidie, ane blind fchooler in Dunfermling, defyr- 
 ing thair chiritie for his intertainment and learning at one of the CoUedges 
 of Saihftandrois ; the Synode hes condifcendit to give to him ffourtie 
 Ihillings out of everie kirk of the province ovirhead ; and appoynts thair 
 reverend brethren following, to receave the faid coUeftioun, viz. for Dun- 
 fermline Prefbitrie, the minifters thairof ; fFor St. Androis, Mr. Andro 
 Honyman ; ffor Couper, Mr. George Thomfone ; and ffor Kirkaldie, Mr. 
 Kenneth Logie. 
 
Sept. 1655. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 175 
 
 The Peovinciall Assemblie of Fyffe, hauldin at Kiukaldie 
 the . . day of apryle, 1655.^ 
 
 [Mr. James Wood, Moderator.] 
 
 Jtjdy 5. Sejs. 4. 
 
 Caufes of a folemne humiliatioun and faft to be keept the 22 of July in 
 all the congregatiouns of the province of FyfFe. 
 
 1. The great and generall contempt of the grace of the gofpell ; the 
 converfatioun of many of the profeffors not being as becometh the gofpell. 
 •2. The fad affli6tioun of the reformit Churches abrod, and the great 
 danger of the trew religioun eftablifcht among us. 
 
 3. The increas of poperie in feverall pairts of the land, and the coming 
 in of feducers to draw away vnflable foules from the treuth of the gofpell. 
 
 4. The many abominable finnes, as contempt and mocking of pietie, 
 gros vncleannes, intemperance, breach of Sabbath, fueiring, iniuftice, 
 murmuring againfl God, abounding, quhill wee are vnder the Lords affli6t- 
 ing hand. 
 
 5. The iudgment-lyke vnfeafonablenes of the yeir. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fyffe, hauldin at Sainctandrois 
 26 day of September 1655. 
 
 [Mr. Andro Honyman, Moderator.] 
 
 Promifmous dancing. — The double of the Synods aft anent promifftuous 
 dancing, to be fent to the feverall Prefbitries, and recommends to the 
 Prefbitries to fie it put in executioun. 
 
 Anent mariage of wemen quhois men hes bein amijjing. — The Prefbitrie of 
 Couper having fought advyce, Quhat they fould doe in the cais of thes 
 wemen quhois hufbands hes been amiffing fince Dunbar or Worfter, de- 
 
 ' This meeting was adjourned till July 3, to meet at Cuper. The previous minutes of meet- 
 ings from 1652 contain nothing of general interest. 
 
176 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Apeil 1657- 
 
 fyring to be mariet with other men ? The Synode thinks, that minifters 
 fould not proceid to marie wemen in that cais without produ6tioun of 
 clear evidences of thair hulbands death, or the fentence of the pivile judge 
 competent in fuch caiffis. 
 
 The Provinciall Assemblie of Fyffe, hauldin at Kiekaldie the 
 last day of september 1656. 
 
 [Mr. Robert Bennett, Moderatour.J 
 
 [Mr. Johne Edmefloun, minifter at Kilmadock, correfpondent from 
 Perthlhire.J 
 
 Siipplicatioun Kingorne. — Thair being prefentit to the Synode, ane refe- 
 rence from the Prelbitrie of Kirkaldie, togidder with ane fupplicatioun 
 from the Toun counfele and Kirk feffion of Kingorne, anent the great 
 prejudice the faid Toun hed fuflenit by the late ftorme in demolifching the 
 harbours, both in thair Toun and Petticur, and lykwyes in breaking in vpon 
 thair kirk-zaird dyks, to the hazarding of the los and vndermyning of 
 thair Kirk ; the Synode finding the famyne to be treuth, and taking it to 
 thair ferious confideratioun, vpon verie good ground, did vnanimouflie re- 
 commend to the feverall Prelbitries within the province of FyfFe, to con- 
 tribute for the fame. 
 
 Anent thefe that are fallen to Anahaptifme. — Quhairas, thair wes ane refe- 
 rence from the Prelbitrie of Couper to the Synode for advyce, Quhat cours 
 fould be taken with fuch as are fallen away to Anabaptifme ? the Synode 
 advyfes Mr. Johne Makgill younger, in quhos congregatioun they are, to 
 proceid with them according to the ordour of the Church in fuch caiffis. 
 
 The Peovinciall Assemblie of Fyffe mett at Sainctandeo, 
 
 7 Apeyle 1657. 
 
 The Roll of the Minifters and Rewling Elders are cittit according to 
 the ordour, quhos names foUowes : 
 
April 1657- 
 
 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 177 
 
 The Presbitrie of St. Andeo. 
 
 Sain6tandro. 
 
 St. Leonards. 
 
 Camroun. 
 
 Dyninnow. 
 
 Kingifbarnes. 
 
 Kilrinny. 
 
 Craill. 
 
 Anftruther-Eifter. 
 
 Anftruther-Weft. 
 
 Pittenweime. 
 
 Abercrombie. 
 
 Carnbie. 
 
 Kilconquhair. 
 
 EUie. 
 
 Newburne. 
 
 Largo. 
 
 Kembok. 
 
 Forgoun. 
 
 Ferrieportnacraig. 
 
 Leuchars. 
 
 Mr. Robert Blair. 
 Mr. Samuel Rutherfurd. 
 Mr. James Wood. 
 Mr. Andro Honyman, 
 Dodor Colvill. 
 Mr. Walter Comrie. 
 Mr. Alexander Wilfoun. 
 Mr. Alex. Wduart [Ed- 
 
 ward.J 
 Mr. James Bruce. 
 Mr. Robert Bennett. 
 Mr. James Sharp. 
 Mr. Colin Adame. 
 Mr. David Guthrie. 
 Mr. George Hamiltoun. 
 Mr. Robert Wilkie. 
 Mr. Hary Rymour. 
 Mr. David Forrett. 
 Mr. Robert Weyms. 
 
 Mr. James M'Gill. 
 Mr. Johne Wardlaw. 
 Mr. Alex. Wedderburne. 
 Mr. William Vilant. 
 Mr. Patrik Skougall. 
 
 > Andro Carftaires. 
 
 Re6tor of the Univerfitie. 
 David Balfoure, ab. 
 MartineCorftorphine, ab. 
 
 Johne Brig, ab. 
 James Broun. 
 
 Johne Lyndfay. 
 Johne Livingftoun. 
 George Smyth. 
 
 Johne Hendirfone. 
 Kincraig. 
 William Peirfoun. 
 
 George Mowtray. 
 Laird of Brathanes. 
 Johne Wilfone. 
 Hary Paterfone. 
 Johne Meldrum. 
 
 Couper. 
 Dairfie. 
 Syrus. 
 
 The Presbitrie of Couper. 
 
 Mr. John M'Gill younger. 
 Mr. David Raitt, ab. feik. 
 Mr. William Row. 
 
 William Melvill. 
 
178 
 
 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 April 1657- 
 
 Cults. 
 
 Ketles. 
 
 Falkland. 
 
 Stramiglo. 
 
 Auchtermuchtie. 
 
 Culeffie. 
 
 Monymaill. 
 
 Abdie. 
 
 Newburgh. 
 
 Fliflc. 
 
 Dunboig. 
 
 Creigb. 
 
 Balmerino. 
 
 Kilmanie. 
 
 Logie. 
 
 Munfie. 
 
 Mr. George Difchingtoun. 
 
 Mr. Jobn Ramfay. 
 
 Mr. Willian Livingftoun. 
 
 Mr. Jobn Rig. 
 
 Mr. James Martina. 
 
 Mr. Johne Litljobne. 
 
 Mr. David Orme. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Balfoure. 
 
 Mr. Laurence Olypbant. 
 
 Mr. Jobnne M'Gill elder. 
 
 Mr. Jobne Alexander. 
 Mr. Walter Greig. 
 Mr. George Tbomfoun. 
 Mr. Harie Pitcairne. 
 Mr. James Wedderburne. 
 
 William Daw. 
 
 Ramorny. 
 Jobne Bell. 
 Corftoun. 
 David Arnott. 
 
 Rankellour. 
 Woodmilne. 
 George Orme. 
 
 George Stirk. 
 
 William Myles. 
 William Bell. 
 James Hedrig. 
 
 The Peesbitrie of Kirkalme. 
 
 Kirkaldie Toun. 
 
 (Mr. 
 
 (Mr. 
 
 Landwart tbairof. Mr. 
 
 Auchtirderay. Mr. 
 
 Kingorne. Mr. 
 
 Bruntiland. Mr. 
 
 Auchtirtule. Mr. 
 
 Kinglaflie. Mr. 
 
 Ballingrie. Mr. 
 
 Portmoig. Mr. 
 
 Leflie. Mr. 
 
 Markinch. Mr. 
 
 Kennowie. Mr. 
 
 Skuny. Mr. 
 
 Weyms. Mr. 
 
 James Symfone. 
 Kennetb Logie. 
 Pat. Weyms, ab. feik. 
 Jobne Cbalmers. 
 Jolhua Meldrum. 
 George Nairne. 
 Andro Walker. 
 Tbomas Melvill. 
 Robert Bruce. 
 George Ogilvie. 
 Tbomas Blak. 
 Fredrik Carmicball. 
 Robert Merffer. 
 Alexander Moncreiff. 
 Harie Wilkie. 
 
 } 
 
 David Fergufone. 
 
 George Brig. 
 Robert Cuninghame. 
 
 David Betfoun. 
 Caflceberrian. 
 James Scrymgour. 
 Robert Ogilvie. 
 Tbomas Robertfone. 
 
 Walter Nairne. 
 
April 1657. 
 Dyfart. 
 
 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 
 
 f Mr. James Wilfone. 
 1 Mr. Robert Honyman. 
 
 179 
 
 The Presbitrie of Dunfermline. 
 
 Dunfermline. 
 
 Baith. 
 
 Aberdour. 
 
 Dalgatie. 
 
 Innerkething. 
 
 Torriebnrne. 
 
 Culrofs. 
 
 Carnok. 
 Sawline. 
 Cleifche. 
 Kinrols. 
 
 Wruell. 
 
 / Mr. Robert Kay. 
 
 t Mr. William Olypbant. 
 
 Mr. Hary Smyth. 
 
 Mr. Robert Bruce. 
 
 Mr. Andro Donaldfone. 
 
 Mr. Walter Bruce. 
 
 Mr. James Sibbald. 
 f Mr. Robert Edmeftoun. 
 I Mr. Mathew Flemyng. 
 
 Mr. George Belfrage. 
 
 Mr. James Olyphant. 
 
 Mr. James Halkftoun. 
 
 Mr. George Golden. 
 
 Mr. Johne Gray. 
 
 William Walker. 
 
 John M^Ke. 
 
 Robert Anderfone. 
 Robert Cant. 
 
 William Bruce. 
 
 John Symfone. 
 John Steidman. 
 
 [Mr. James Wood chofen Moderator.] 
 
 [Mr. James Grahme, minifter at Glendovan, correfpondent for Perth- 
 fhyre, and Mr. Johne Raitt, minifter, for Angus and Mearns.] 
 
 Petitioun for St. Androis. — A petitioun prefentit by the Magiflratis of 
 Sainftandrois in name of the whole inhabitantis of the cittie, defyring a 
 recomendatioun for a charitable affiftance from the kirks of this province, 
 towards the repairing of thair harbour and ftone bridge, ruined by the 
 florme in winter 1655. 
 
 Pittenweyme. — Ane vther petitioun from the touh of Pittenweyme, de- 
 fyring a recomendatioun for the lyke charitable affiftance towards the 
 reparatioun of thair harbour, ruined by the faid ftorme. 
 
 Ferrie Porfnacraiq.—Ane vther petitioun from the toun of Ferrie Port- 
 nacraig, fFor charitable affiftance for helping them to the railing vp of fome 
 
180 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1657- 
 
 fFence to preferve thair toun from the invndatioun of the Tea, by which ane 
 great pairt of the faid toun is in hazard to be wafchin away. 
 
 Anent Anabaptifts. — The Prefbitrie of Couper having reprefentit to the 
 Synod, that fome Anabaptifts in the paroche of Couper, fumtymes mem- 
 beris of the faid paroche, being oftymes callit, according to the ordour of 
 the former Provinciall, to appear before the faid Prefbitrie, kt laft appearit ; 
 bot ftill deteining and avowing thair errours : And that heirvpon fome 
 brethren wer appoyntit by the Prefbitrie to confer with them, quho feve- 
 rall tymes did confer with them, till, at laft, they refufed conference alto- 
 gidder. And the Preft)itrie, requiring advyce fra the Synode, quhat further 
 fould be done in ordour to reclaime the faidis perfones, the Synode, 
 alfo finding, vpon enquyrie maid to the brethren of the faid Prefbitrie, that 
 thefe perfones vfes diligence to feduce vtheris into the fame errour, thinks 
 fitt and recomends to the Prefbitrie of Couper, that they fhall yit call 
 the perfones forfaidis to further conference ; and they refufing, to proceid 
 againft them to the higheft ecclefiaftick cenfure, according to the ordour 
 and fteps of procedour vfuall in this Church. 
 
 Prefbitrie of Couper removitfor cenfure.-^The Prefbitrie of Couper being 
 removit for cenfure, and callit in againe, it wes recomendit to them, firft, 
 that they fould have a care of thair Regifter. ^ 
 
 Maters recommendit to them. — Secondlie, that they will endevour by all 
 meanes ane peaciable cariage of thair affairs, and to fhun by all means 
 entring of proteftatiouns about maters of fmaller importance, quhairin 
 thair is diiference of judgement amongft them. And that, for intertein- 
 ment of kyndlinefs amongft them, they will tak thair refrefchment togidder 
 the day of thair Prefbiteriall meiting efter the diffolving thairof. Thridlie, 
 that in regaird it is reportit to the Synode, that thair brother Mr. David 
 Orme is fomequhat diftra6tit in his calling, by labouring of land without 
 his paroche, that they will mak enquyrie gif thair be any fuch thing, and 
 report thair diligence to the next Synode. In casteris, approvin. 
 
 ' It was found that the Register of Cupar " is writtin with verie small writtj that it is hardlie 
 legible, with base ink for the most pairt, and without a competent margine^ and in verie many 
 places interlyned ; quhilk last cannot hut render a register suspect, and weaken the faith of it." 
 
April 1664 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 181 
 
 St. Andeois, November 18, 1662. 
 
 According to the appointment of the Lord Archbifchop and Synod, 
 the Committee appointed to receive and vifit the Prefbitrie and Synodal 
 Buiks within the Diocy, mett, viz. the Archdean, who moderated in the 
 meeting, Dr. Colvill, Dr. Comrie, Mrs. Alexander Balfour, Silvefter Lamie, 
 Robert Eduard, George Ogilvie, Alexander Eduard. A letter of excufe 
 from Mr. John Barclay, another from Mr. George Pittillok. 
 
 Books prefented. — Prefbitrie book of Dunfermline, 2 vol. from 15 . .to 
 1661 ; Prefbitrie of Mernes, in 2 vol. from 1624 to 1661 ; Synodal Book 
 of Angus and Merns, 1 vol. fra 1639 to 165 .; Prefbitrie of Dundee, 2 
 vol. fra 1597 to 1660 ; Prefbitrie of Arbroth, 3 vol. from 1639 to 1661 ; 
 Prefbitrie of Forfar, 1 vol. from 1650 to 1660 ; Prefbitrie of Kirkcaldy, 1 
 vol. from 1630 to 1653; Prefbitrie of Cuper, 1 vol. fra 1646 to 1660; 
 Synodal book of Fyff, 2 vol. fra 1639 to 1660 ; Prefbitrie of Perth, 2 vol. 
 the 1 fra 1618 to 1647, the next fra 1647 to 1661. 
 
 Ther was a letter from the Bifhop of Dunkell prefented to the Com- 
 mittee, Ihewing, that he had fpoken with the Archbilhop anent the Pref- 
 bitrie book of Megil. The Committee, advyfing what was fittefl to be 
 done in that which was committed to them, thought fitt, feing ther wer 
 feveral books not yet fent in, to adjourn ther meeting. 
 
 St. Androis, 27 October 1663. 
 
 Again/i the profanation of the Sabboth. — The Archbilhop and Synod, hear- 
 ing of the gryt profanation of the Sabbath, by peoples travelling on the 
 Lords day, doe appoint each minifter in his feveral charge, to look more 
 narrowlie to this, and efpecially, that minifters in burghs deal with the 
 magiftrats for reftraining that fin. 
 
 St. Androis, 5 April 1664. 
 
 Mr. H. Rymor and G. Baverich depofed. — Mr. Hary Rymor at Carnbie, 
 and Mr. George Baverich at Carnok, having been at the laft Synod fuf- 
 
182 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1665. 
 
 pendit from their miniftry, according to the law, and no application being 
 made by them to the Lord Archbiftiop or Synod, the Lord Archbifliop 
 and Synod, finding the law clear, as alfo their contravention to the fame, 
 do depofe them from the funftion of the holy miniftry ; and the intimation 
 of this fentence is to be made to them as the Lord Archbifhop fees op- 
 portunity. 
 
 Anent the mmitenance of Vniuerjities. — The Lord Archbiftiop did com- 
 municat to the brethren of the Synod his Majefties letter to the Biftiops, 
 anent the additional provifion to the mantenance of Vniverfities, allowit 
 to them by the aft of the late Parliament ; wherin his Majefty feriouflie 
 recommends to the Biftiops that they may labour in their feveral Synods 
 that the forefaid aft may be made effeftual for fuch a pious end. In order 
 wherunto it is appointed, that the Moderators of the feveral Exercifes fend 
 in to the Lord Archbifliop, between this and the 1ft of Auguft, the valua- 
 tion of the feveral ftipends and viccarrages, fubfcryvit be the minifters of 
 the feveral parioches ; and it is thought moft equitable that the chalder 
 of viftuall, enduring thes years mentioned in the aft, be valued at ane 
 hundreth marks. 
 
 St. Anduois, 5 October, 1664. 
 
 Mantenance for Minifter of Arngojk. — The Bifliop' and Synod being 
 informed of the mean provifion of Mr. George Moncreiff, minifter at Arn- 
 golk, that it is but 350 merks, and knowing the difficultie how he may be 
 helpit, doe recommend his cafe to the Lords of the Commiflion for plan- 
 tation of kirks for augmentation. 
 
 Bridge of Dey. — The Biftiop and Synod leaves the coUeftion for the 
 bridge of Dey to the Lord Archbifliop at his return. 
 
 St. Androis, October 5, 1665. 
 
 Robert Small. — The Lord Archbifliop and Synod, taking to their confi- 
 deration that reference concerning Robert Small, and finding that the 
 
 ' Andrew, Bishop of Orkney, presided at this meeting in absence of the Archbishop. 
 
April 1666. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 183 
 
 brethren of Megil had done nothing in it, appoint that the brethren of 
 Dunfermliri, and whofoever els have anie evidence of divination or vnlawful 
 meanes of healing difeafes, and finding that which is lofed or ftoUen, ufed 
 be that man, that they fend them to the brethren of Megil betw^een this 
 and the nixt Synod ; as alfo, that the people who feek to him in thele 
 vnlawful wayes, be challengit be their miniflers, and cenfured accordinglie. 
 
 Anentfchole mafters pcedagogues, etc. — The Lord Archbilhop and Synod 
 appoint, that the Prefbitries put in execution that former a6t relating to 
 fchole mafters, chaplaines, and pedagogues, that none be admittit to offi- 
 ciat within their bounds bot thefe who are warranted be my Lord Arch- 
 bilhops licenfe. 
 
 Harbour of Kilburn. — The fupplication of David Boil of Kilburn, for 
 charitable contribution for the reparation of the harbour of Kilburn, is 
 delayit to the nixt Synod. 
 
 St. Androis, April 25, 1666. 
 
 Robert Small. — As concerning that reference relating to Robert Smal, 
 the brethren appointed to conferr with him, viz. Mrs. Walter Bruce, 
 Robert Honiman, John Auchinlek, and David Patoun, reported that by 
 his own confeffion, they find him guiltie of drunkennes, of prevarication, 
 and of pretending fkill in divining wher ftoUen goods are to be found, 
 although reallie he hath none, and of abufing of the name of God in ' his 
 papirs given out for finding of thefe ftollen goods ; and finds him fenfible 
 of his fin, and forrie for it, promifing, throw God's grace, never to do the 
 like againe. The Lord Archbifhop and Synod appoint, that he appear 
 before fome congregation within the Prefbitry of Megil, confes his fin, 
 and profeffe his repentance for it, and engadge himfelf to doe no more fo ; 
 and this be intimate to all the congregations within the Preflaitry : which 
 the faid Robert acquiefced vnto, and promifed to do, whenever he fould 
 be appointed be the Prefbitry of Megil. 
 
 Anent John Auchterlonie, adulterer. — As for that woman wha lay in adul- 
 tery with John Auchterlonie, and was deprehendit in the bed with him, 
 the woman being in firmance in Arbroth, the brethren ar appointed to 
 
184 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1667- 
 
 goe on agains her with the hieft cenfures of the Kirk ; and the man being 
 in the hand of the Magiftrates of Dundee, the brethren of that Prefbitry 
 are to fpeak the magiftrates, that he be lookt vnto as one guiltie of fuch 
 a fin ought to be. 
 
 If ther be anie perfone inclining to Poperie or Quakerifm they ar to be 
 delated to the Lord Archbifhop, that a courfe may be taken with them. 
 
 Moderators are to take notice of the vniformity of minifters in their 
 pra6bife of caufing the Creed to be recited at baptifmes, and of finging of 
 the Doxologie, and of making ufe of the Lords Prayer in publik. 
 
 St. Androis, October 3, 1666. 
 
 John Auchterlonr/, adulterer. — The brethren of Arbroth declared, that the 
 woman with whom John Auchterlonie fell in adultery, was fent away to 
 Barbadoes. 
 
 St. Androis, 1 October, 1667. 
 
 The regifier of minifters jiipends, etc. — The Lord Archbifhop and Synod 
 appoint, that the rights of minifters ftipends, the condition of ther manfes, 
 free or affefted with burden ; alfo, that all mortifications (within the re- 
 fpeftive parifties) whither to kirks, fehools, or hofpitals, and the provifion 
 of the burfars of Theologie, be regiftrat in a particular book within each 
 Prelbitrie ; which book is to be brought to the nixt Synod be the feveral 
 Moderators. Alfo they appoint that the burfars of Theologie ftay at leall 
 fix months in the New CoUedge every year, and that minifters be careful 
 to pay them in due tyme ; which payment is to be noted in the Prefbitry 
 book. 
 
 The Minifter of Fettereffo is appointed to go on with the cenfures of 
 the Kirk agains the Quakers within his parioch, and that he cite them ; 
 and if they be not reclaimed, that he proceed to the higheft cenfiires of 
 the Kirk in due manner. 
 
 Communion. — The Lord Archbifhop and Synod appoint that the 
 Communion be given in each church at leaft once in the year, at a con- 
 
April 1669. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 185 
 
 venient time about the end of March, or in April ; and this is to be markit 
 in the Prelbitry book. 
 
 St. Androis, 1 April 1668. 
 
 Depq/ition of Mr. George Dijhington. — The Lord Archbifhop declaired, 
 that he had fent the fentence of depofition to Mr. George Diftiingtoun, 
 according to the ad of the former Synod. 
 
 Depojition of Mr. Robert Edmiftoun. — The Lord Archbifhop declaired, 
 that he had keept a vifitation at Dunfermling, and that he had, upon 
 good grounds, depofed Mr. Robert Edmiftoun, minifter at Culros. As for 
 Mafter Mathew Fleeming, his coUeige, the Archbifhop delayit to proceed 
 agains him, feing ther wer fome hopes of gaining him ; and for that end 
 Mrs. Walter Bruce, William Peirfon, John Shaw, ar appointed to tell 
 him that he is noticed that he hes not ioyned with his brethren of the 
 Prelbitry. 
 
 St. Andrews, 21 April 1669. 
 
 Quakers in Mernes. — The Lord Archbifhop and Synod being informit 
 that in the Merns, in the parifh of FetterefTo, ar keept feveral conventi- 
 cles, and that fome of thes perfons interrupt fome minifters in the time 
 of publik worlhip, and that they fpeak reproachfuUie of minifters, the 
 paftors ther ar advifed to be diligent in watching over ther flocks, and 
 guarding them agains thes errors, and wait till a courfe be taken be the 
 magiftrat with thefe diforderly perfons. 
 
 Supplication of the burgh of KirJccaldie. — The Lord Archbifhop and 
 Synod taking to ther confideration the fupplication of the magiftrats and 
 toun counfell of the burgh of Kirkcaldie, for a collection to the building 
 of a new harbour of the faid burgh, which work was interrupted throw 
 the troubles of the time ; they grant the faid fupplication, provyding the 
 petitioners find fecurity that what money is collected for that end, and de- 
 liverit to them, fall be expendit on the faid work ; and appoint that all 
 the minifters within the dioces coUeft for the faid harbour as foon as con- 
 veniently they may. 
 
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186 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1669. 
 
 That mini/iers preach iuife each SabbotL— The Moderators are to enquire 
 of all miuifters within ther bounds, if they preach tuife everie Sabbotb, 
 and if they ordinarlie keep home. 
 
 St. Androis, 6 October 1669. 
 
 ColletUmfor Cupar. — The Lord Archbifhop and Synod having a fup- 
 plication befor them from the toun of Cupar, prefented befor them, wher- 
 in they fupplicat, that a charitable contribution may be granted vnto them, 
 throughout all the parifh churches of the dioces, in regaird that upon the 
 . . day of April lafl, a fire brake out accidentallie in the faid toun, about 
 one after midnight, and deftroyit about 20 confiderable families, quyte 
 ruined ther whole houfes, and brought the faids perfons to great flraits ; 
 therfor, the faids petitioners having obteined an act of his Majefties Secret 
 Counfel, for a voluntar contribution to the fupplie of the faids perfons, 
 throughout all the touns and parilhes of the ftiires of Fife, the three Low- 
 thians, Merce, Perth, and Angus, the Lord Archbiftiop and Synod, con- 
 fidering the premiffes, appoint that a charitable contribution be coUefted 
 throughout all the parifli churches within the dioces of St. Androis, and 
 that betueen this and Candlemes nixt that colle6tion be gone about and 
 endit : Provyding alway, that the magiftrats of Cupar appoint faithful and 
 honeft men to receive the fame from the feverall Moderators of the 
 Prelbitries, and to fee that the fame be faithfullie diftribut to the perfons 
 damnified be that fire, at the fight of the Magiflrats and Minifters, as they 
 will be anfwerable to the Lords of his Majefties Secret Councel. 
 
 Contribution for town of Kilmarnock. — .The Lord Archbiftiop and Synod 
 having a fupplication prefented befor them from the inhabitants of the 
 toun of Kilmarnock, that wheras upon the 22 May 1668, the whole toun 
 was burnt into aflies by a violent fire that broke out accidentallie, and 
 about 120 families wer caft out of all habitation, and brought to povertie 
 and beggarie : whervpon the petitioners, having prefented ther deplorable 
 condition to the Lords of his Majefties Privie Councel, had an aft of the 
 faids Lords in ther favours, recommending them to the Archbiftiop and 
 Bifhops for a charitable contribution toward ther releif. The Lord Arch- 
 
May 1671. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 187 
 
 bilhop and Synod, taking the petition to ther confideration, do appoint all 
 minifters within this dioces to go about the faid colleftion immediately 
 after they have ccllefted for Cupar. 
 
 St. Androis, 13 April 1670. 
 
 ColleStimi for the Incorporation of the Scotes at London. — The Lord Arch- 
 bilhop reprefented to the Synod, that the Commiffioner his grace, fitting 
 in Parliament, fliowit the expediencie of a charitable coUeftion to be 
 gathered throughout this whol kingdome, in favours of the Incorporation 
 ere&ed in London, for releif of Scotfmen ther brought low and impoue- 
 rifhed. The Archbiftiop and Synod iudge this moft reafonable, and think 
 that it ftiould be colle6ted be miniflers in burghs at peoples houfes, and 
 that minifters in landuard fould go to gentlemens houfes and get ther col- 
 le6lion, and that it be written doun in a book what each perfon gives. 
 
 CoUe6ii(mfor Dundee. — [Anent] the a6t of Parliament in favours of the 
 burgh of Dundee, for a voluntar contribution to the repairing of ther 
 harbor, and gryt loffe of fhips, throw the gryt ftorme in Oftober 1668, the 
 Archbifhop and Synod refolue to take this to ther confideration, and to 
 appoint a time for that coUefition. 
 
 St. Androis, 5 October 1670. 
 
 Perfons marrying diforderlie. — The Lord Archbifliop and Synod, being 
 informed that fome perfons go to the Border and marrie ther, conteming 
 the ordor of the Church, judge that they fould be delated to the civil ma- 
 giftrat, that they may be fined according to law ; and that they be put to 
 a publik declaration of ther repentance, and be fufpendit from the facra- 
 ment for violating of the order of the Church ; and that minifters be care- 
 ful to give in the names of fuch perfons at the nixt meeting of the Synod, 
 and what they haue done in ther cenfure. 
 
 St. Androis, 3 Maii, 1671. 
 Supplication of Dundee, Kilrynnie, St. Minnance. — The fupplication of 
 
188 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1672. 
 
 the burghs of Dundee, Kilrynnie, and St. Minnance, for contributions to the 
 repairing of ther harbours, are to be taken into confideration in due tyme. 
 A6i againjl withdrawing from publik ordinance, Jpeciallie of baptifm. — 
 Among the many finful diftempers which ar fo prevalent in thefe times, 
 there is none more apt and powerful to cans a decay of godlines, and to 
 hinder the growth and advancement therof, then a voluntar and vnnecef- 
 far feceffion from the Communion of the Church, in the publik and vifible 
 fervice of God, and the violation and diflurbance of peace and order ; and 
 becaus this fo hurtful and pernicious fin is become fo powerful in many as 
 to cans them withdraw not only from the publik Affembly, wher God is 
 worfhipped in treuth and purity, bot obftinately to withdraw ther chil- 
 dren from the benefit of baptifme ; wherby, under pretext of fcruple and 
 tendernes of confcience, they giue fad evidences of a high contempt of the 
 ordinances of Chrift, and of the authoritie and conftitution of this Church, 
 by renouncing all communion therwith : Therfor, for the preventing of a 
 fin fo defi;ru6tive to pietie and loue, and for the vindication of the authority 
 of the Church, it is appointed and ordained by the Archbifhop and Synod, 
 that all perfons who perfifl; in ther wilful feparation from the ordinances 
 of Chrift, in the publik and allowed AlTemblies of this Church, and re- 
 fufe to bring ther children to be baptifed by the orderlie and approven 
 minifters therof, that they be proceedit againft with the hiefl; cenfures of 
 Church, if, after all meanes ufed for ther reclaiming, they continue ftill 
 ftubborn and contumacious. 
 
 St. Androis, 9 October 1672. 
 
 William Spark. — Anent William Spark quaker, in the parioch of 
 Dunotter, the moderator of Merns declairit, that ther was no hope of 
 gaining him, and that the procefs agains him was at a clofe. Alio he 
 ftiew that Quakerifm is not fpreading in ther fields. The Lord Arch- 
 bifhop and Synod think that the pronouncing of the fentence agains him 
 is to be delayit. 
 
 Laird of Gm^mock. — Anent the Laird of Gormok younger, the Lord 
 Archbifhop and Synod think that his proces is to be continued in the cafe 
 it is in, feing that the old lady and the reft of this familie keep the Church. 
 
April 1674. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 189 
 
 Chaplaines and Scholemajlers. — The Lord Archbifliop and Synod, being 
 informed that feveral chaplaines and fcholemafters, difaffefted to the 
 government of the Church, doe, by ther lefturing and conventicling, 
 alienat feveral perfons from that peacable fubmiffion to ther paftors, and 
 the attendance on the publik worlliip of God, as becometh them ; therfor 
 the Lord Archbifliop and Synod appoint that the feveral Prelbitries take 
 notice of fuch perfons, and that they give in ther names at the nixt Synod, 
 that none officiat in fuch flations without licence. 
 
 St. Androis, April 29, 1674. 
 
 Reprefentation of the grivances of the Kirk to the Lords of the Secret 
 Councel. — The Lord Archbifhop and brethren of the privie conference, 
 confidering the encreafe of the many diforders under which the Church, 
 particularly in this diocefs, does fadly labour, did appoint fome of ther 
 number to confider the befb expedient for the remedy and redrefs of the 
 fame : Therefore, after ferious and mature deliberation, did judge that a 
 reprefentation of the evill of thefe diforders unto the Lords of his Ma- 
 jefties Privie Council, by the mediation of the Lord Archbifhop, would 
 be the mofl proper and eflfe6tual mean that yet hath been ufed for the 
 cure of them : Which Overtures were given in and accepted be the con- 
 ference to be confidered be the Synod, which, being feveral times read, 
 were unanimoufly approven, and ordained to be put in forme, and deli- 
 vered into the Lord Archbifhop his hand. The tenour whereof followes : 
 
 May it please youe Grace, 
 
 We have always judged it not only our great duty, but also our chief joy and confidence, in all 
 the changes of time, to approve ourselves unto God, in a faithfull discharge of the ministry of 
 his Son, committed unto us ; and though the worke and service of the Gospell hath no need of 
 the countenance and favour of men when God is pleased by himself to make it honourable and 
 successful!, yet we have accounted the patrocinie and protection which we enjoy, by the 
 authority and goodness of our gracious Soveraign, to be one of the greatest comforts of our life, 
 and the best security we haue amongst men of our Ministry, and of the rights and priviledges 
 of Religion ; which blessing as we desire to value and acknowledge according to the great 
 worth and merite of it, so we have endeavoured, in the stations wherein we are placed, to 
 witness and expresse the same in all places, and at all times, when and where we had oppor- 
 
190 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1674. 
 
 tunitie. In this comportment, under the serenitie and sweetness of his Majesties gracious 
 protection, we have lived to our very great contentment and encouragement in the service of 
 the Gospell ; tOl of late, some persons of implacable enmity against the order and peace of this 
 Church, (the roughness and rancour of whose spirit does contemne all the lenities that are 
 used for the smoothing and sweeting of it), have presumed to abuse the mercy and indulgence 
 of our Soveraign, unto the acting of als high insolencies against the worship and publick ser- 
 vice of God his ministers who serve at his altar, and the discipline he hes instituted for the dis- 
 countenance and overthrow of vice, and for keeping his Church in purity and peace, as ever 
 have been suffered by any who have hved under the direction of so wholesom and good laws, 
 and the bounty and mercy of so gracious a Prince. If it had been our own and personal con- 
 cernment which only is violated by these disorders, we are taught, by the laws and example 
 of our blessed Saviour, in humbleness and silent possession of our souls, to endure them ; but 
 seing it is visible to all, but to those who will not see, that the design of these actings is not 
 so much against our persons and private interests, (whose meanness may be securit}' enough 
 against the envy and pride of any), as against our ministry, and the worke of the Gospell in our 
 hands, against our subjection unto the present government of the Church, and the chief rulers 
 thereof, against our obedience unto the Laws of the kingdom, which condemne the disloyall 
 practises of bygone times, which these who hate us have espoused to themselves as undisput- 
 able principles of zeal and affection to God and his truth. 
 
 The state of things being thus in the time, we could not be patient of the affronts done to 
 our holy office, and of the invasion made upon our rights, as the lawfull ministeris of this Church, 
 without making our just resentments known to those honourable persons whose office and in- 
 clinations (we are confident) does obhdge unto a perfect abhorrence of all such irregular abuses, 
 and does make them prompt and ready tahear our just complaints, and do what in their wis- 
 dom they judge most necessary and seasonable for the speedy and effectuall removing, or at 
 least for hindring the further spreading of the evills we complain of. And because we can- 
 not approach these noble persons, who are to hear and cognosce upon the truth and importance 
 of these things we are grieved with, by the mediation of one more nearly concerned in us, and 
 more affectionate toward the interest of Religion in this Church than your Lordships self, we 
 have been bold to open our hearts unto your Grace, in an enumeration of some of these enor- 
 mities which will prove infalliblie the just reason that we have to complain, on purpose that 
 your Grace may communicate the same to their Lordships. And we do hereby humblv entreat 
 your Grace, according to the eminencie of your place and office in the Church, for the sake of 
 Jesus, whose servants and ministers we are, and in pitie to this poor and distressed Church, 
 that your Lordship would be pleased to present in our name this our complaint unto the Lords 
 of his Majesties Privie Council, that they may move for the redress of these evills which press 
 us so sore, what way their Lordships thinks most proper, and most likly to take effect. 
 
 These iniquities and abuses are especially these foUowino- : 
 
 First, The growth and encrease of Popery by the diligence and boldness of traffiqueing 
 Papists, to the seducing ignorant and unstable people unto idolatry and superstition; together 
 with the defection of some unto Quakerism. 
 
April 1675. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 191 
 
 Secondly, The open and almost avowed contempt that is cast upon the pijbliclt and solemne 
 worship of God, by deserting the publick assemblies of the Church established by law for the 
 service of Grod, not onlie through a simple and negative secession from the communion of this 
 Church, but also by a frequent and open assembling together of multituds in the fields and 
 private houses, in a direct and stated opposition unto the lawful assemblies of this Church. It 
 is also aggravated by severall disorderly clandestine marriages ; likeas by the impudent and 
 wilfuU refusall of delinquents to submitt unto the just censures of this Church, for scandalous 
 miscarriages, condemned by the Word of God and laws of this kingdom ; by the licentiousness 
 of persons openly profane, which may and are encouraged by this example ; by the unheard of 
 intrusion into, and invading the pulpits of the godly and orderly ministers of this Church ; and 
 by the barbarous profanation of places dedicate to the service of God. 
 
 Thirdly, The open and ordinary profanation of the Lords day by persons, who, pretending 
 necessary dispatch of business, do cause great disturbance in the several parishes through which 
 the common road lyeth, by threatning and forcing hirers of horse, boatmen, and other people, 
 to serve their wordly lusts and designs. As also, by the travelling of multituds of people on 
 the Lords day to Conventicles at a great distance. 
 
 This being the sad posture the state and aifairs that this Church, and that part of it wherein 
 we labour, is in, we could no longer forbear from craving the assistance which the law of God 
 does allow us, and benevolence and fatherly care of our gracious Soveraign does invite and com- 
 mand us to call for as often as we stand in need, and do hereby, and by your Graces mediation 
 and earnest intercession, beg that the Lords of his Majesties Privie Council would be pleased to 
 examine the truth of the particulars above mentioned, and proceed accordingly against the 
 course and torrent of these abuses, as they in wisdotn judge most convenient, to remove the 
 danger that the Protestant religion is in, of being, as it were, a deludge of errour, schism, pro- 
 fanity, and atheism ; and to vindicate the autority and honour of our Ministry from the fury 
 and barbarity of those whose actings declare them implacable toward our persons, and irrecon- 
 ciliable uuto the peace and order of this Church, that we may be encouraged in our stations, 
 so to behave in all the conduct of our affairs, as it may never repent his Majestie or their Lord- 
 ships of the favour and protection they have graciously granted unto us, and the afflicted Church 
 whereof we are ministers and members. 
 
 St. Andrews, April 14, 1675. 
 
 The minifter of Monifuith declared, that if Communion cups, ftoups, 
 bafin, and communion cloaths, mortified be the Lady of Grange, be not 
 fecured, he will purfue the Laird of Grange before the civil judge, i 
 
 ^ Jean Auchterlony, Lady of Grange, mortified £lOO Scots yearly " for the schole maister, 
 poor scholars, and other poor of the parish of Monifuith ; beside which, the said Lady of 
 Grange did also mortifie and dedicat for the use of the parish, two large siluer cups, tuo tinne 
 basins, tuo large tinne stoups, and linnen cloaths for the comely administration of the sacra- 
 ment of the Lords Supper." 
 
192 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. April 1676. 
 
 Mr. John Rait, minifter at Innerkillar, reprefenting to the Synod the 
 condition of the fabrick of that church, how it wanted a bell, and feats for 
 the peoples accommodation, and that there was no better way for the re- 
 pairing thereof then to divide the church among the heretors, that every 
 one may have his own proportional place and room to be repaired and 
 maintained according to their feverall divifions ; and that it was mofl ex- 
 pedient that the Prefbitry of Arbroth Ihould be afliftant in the dividing 
 of the forefaid church : Therefore it is appointed, and power given to the 
 Prefbitry of Arbroth to meet at the church of Innerkilor upon Mr. John 
 Raits advertifement, at any time betuixt this and the next Synod, and 
 there, with confent of the heretours, to divide the fabrick of the forfaid 
 church amongft them, that the edifice may be repaired, a bell provided, 
 and convenient deflts and feats fet up for the accommodation of the people. 
 
 St. Androis, 5 April 1676. 
 
 ASi againji. Separatijls. — The Lord Archbifhop and Synod finding that, 
 after al tender and fair means that have been ufed to prevent and redrefs 
 the horrid diforders that haue entred into this Church, that feveral per- 
 fons, in defpit of all the patience and forbearance that hath been ufed to- 
 wards them, haue proceedit to that height of contumacie and contempt of 
 the government and miniftrie of this Church, as either not to baptife, or 
 to procure diforderlie baptifme to ther children, and haue obtained mar- 
 riages from perfons that are profeffit enemies to the peace and order of 
 this Church; Therfor, the Lord Archbifliop and Synod do appoint the 
 minifters in whofe parioches thes perfons, who are thus guiltie, are found, 
 to delate them to the Prefbitrie, and that the Prefbitrie inflantly proceed 
 againft them in order to the highefl cenfure of the Church. And alfo, 
 that all thefe who are conftant or cuflomarie withdrawers from the pub- 
 lick ordinancies or worfliip of God in ther own parioches, and who, after 
 all fair meanes ufed for ther reclaiming, continue contumacious to the or- 
 der and difciplin of this Church, that the Prefbitrie proceed againft them 
 in order to the higheft cenfures of the Church ; and record their diligence 
 heirin in the Prefbitrie book, that the vifitors may report the fame to the 
 
April 1677- THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 193 
 
 Lord Archbilhop and Sinod, that they iudge heirof as they think ex- 
 pedient ; and if ane brother obey not this a6t, his name is to be delated 
 to the Lord Archbifhop and Sinod. 
 
 Privie cenfure. — The Lord Archbifliop and Sinod taking to their confi- 
 deration, that the privie cenfure in Prelbitries may be gone about too over- 
 lie, therfor they haue appointed, that, on the day of privie cenfure, thefe fol- 
 lowing interrogatories fal be gravelie and ferioufly propofed to everie mi- 
 nifter. 1. If he be diligent in prayer and reading of the Holy Scriptures, 
 and in fuch ftudies as help to the knowledge therof, and ferve for purify- 
 ing the heart, and inkindling in the foul a holie zeal and diligence in his 
 employment, and for right ordering of his converfation. 2. If he ufe all faith- 
 ful diligence to difentangle himfelf of euerie thing which vnfitt him for 
 the difcharge of his miniftrie, fpeciallie from exceffiue wordlie cares and 
 diftraftive employments. 3. If he fo order his familie and euerie perfon 
 therin, as mucli as in him lyes, as that they may be exemplar to fuch as 
 behold ther converfation. 4. If he mantein and fet forward, as much as 
 lyes in him, quyetnes, peace, and loue among his brethren and al people, 
 fpeciallie among them who ar committed to his charge. Each minifter 
 being thus interrogat, and removed therafter, the Moderator fall alk the reft 
 of the Prefbitrie, if anie thing be knowen to anie of them of the brother or 
 brethren removed, which they think fitt to be imparted to the Prefbitrie : 
 And heir he is to enquire anent the giving of the Communion. After 
 this the Moderator is, in a few words, to exhort all to faithfulnes and di- 
 ligence in all the parts of ther office, and that they be fo faithful and 
 freindlie one to another as to admonifh one another when they fee cans, 
 and that whan they meet with fuch freedome they thankfullie and kindly 
 accept of it from one another, and that they lay hold on all occafions to 
 excite one another to zeal, faithfulnes, and diligence : This is to be done 
 feriouflie. 
 
 St. Andrews, the 25 of April 1677. 
 
 AStfor trying of candidats and intrants to the miniftrie. — My Lord Arch- 
 bifhop and Synod, confidering the prejudice that may and doth redound 
 
 2 B 
 
194 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1680. 
 
 to the Church, by the ignorance and infufficiency of feverall young men, 
 that enter upon their tryals in order to their being licentiat to be preachers, 
 and thereupon feeking to obtaine a fetlement in the miniftry, doe, for the 
 preventing hereof in tyme coming, appoint, that no young man Ihall be 
 admitted to tryall in any Prelbitry of this diocefs, unlefs he produce a 
 certificat from the Profeffors of Divinity in the refpe6tive Univerfities of 
 the kingdome, of their having ftudied therein, and given fome Ipecimen 
 of their proficiency accordinglie. And further, concerning the fame per- 
 fons, it is ordered by my Lord Archbilhop and Synod, that after the fin- 
 ifhing of ther tryals, before they obtaine the Prelbetryes teftimony there- 
 of, they fliall, in the face of the Prefbetry, own and acknowledge the 
 eftabliflied government of the Church, by Archbilliops and Bifliops, and 
 promife their obedience and fubmiffion thereto ; which declaration fliall 
 be infert in the Prefbetry books, and figned by them. 
 
 St. Andrews, 21 Aprill 1680. 
 
 The Brethreene one the other fyde of Tay, being enquired about their 
 procedure with thofe who had not the benefit of the King's Indulgence, 
 and yet lived diforderlie, gave ane account, that there were but few fuch 
 in their bounds. The Bifliop and Synod appoint theme to take notice of 
 anie fuch amongfl theme, and to be readie with informations to the Arch- 
 bilhop^ whene called ; the like was defyred of all the reft of the brethreene. 
 
 Who haue colle6ted for the mariners of Innerkeithing in Turkilh 
 flaverie, are ordered to deliver the fame. 
 
 St. Andrews, 13 October 1680. 
 
 The Archbifhop and Synod being deeplie fenfible of the great difcour- 
 agement the orderlie and orthodox minifters labour under, by reafone of 
 the manie vagrant conventicle preachers and others, that in certaine places 
 of this diocefs, efpeciallie in Fife, doe keep weeklie preachings in the 
 houfes, to the great difturbance of the peace and unitie of the congrega- 
 tions where they refid, and the next adjacent ; therfor its thought fitt that 
 
Oct. 1683. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 195 
 
 the Moderators of the feverall Prelbitries Ihould give into the clerk of the 
 Synod, a lift of the names of all fuch, whither itinerant or fetled, that his 
 Grace may make ufe thereof as he Ihall find expedient. 
 
 St. Andrews, Aprill, 1681. 
 
 The Archbiftiop hauing received and heard the petitione of Mr. Walter 
 Birnie, a preacher of the Gofpell, and confidered his neceffitous conditione, 
 hauing a familie, and being obliedged to keep a fervant to read to him, 
 he himfelf wanting the ufe of his eys from his childhood, and not hauing 
 anie vifible way for his owne or their maintenance, fave by the charitable 
 contributions of the minifters of the Gofpell : Therfor its ordered, that 
 euerie minifter within this diocefs fliall, out of the poors money or other- 
 uife, as they fliall think fitt, allow him fourteene fhillings Scots, and de- 
 liver the fame to the Moderator of the Prefbitry to be given to him at 
 everie Synod. 
 
 St. Andrews, October 4, 1683. 
 
 The Brethren of the feverall Prefbytries, according to the appointment 
 of the lafl Synod, gaue in a lift of the phanaticks and papifts within ther 
 bounds. 
 
 The Archbifliop and Synod hauing heard ane a6t of his Majefties 
 Councel in fauors of Mr. William Geddes, late minifter at Urqwhart, for 
 printing of two books, the one, Ane Hiftorical Memorial containing the 
 moft remarkable occurrences and periods of the hiftories of Scripture, the 
 Univerfal Hiftorie of the 4 Monarchies, the Scotifh, Englifli, Frenlh, and 
 Turkifh hiftories ; the other is called. The Saints Recreation. And con- 
 fidering that his Majefties Councell, upon report of a committee, ap- 
 pointed for revifing the fame, hath judged them worthie to be publifhed, 
 and ufefull for the advancement of pietie and learning ; and what ane in- 
 confiderable rate they may [be] had for, if money were prefentlie ad- 
 vanced for his affiftance in printing of them, doe therfor recommend the 
 faid Mr. William Geddes his advertifment to the feueral Prelbyteries 
 
196 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1684. 
 
 be read the firft meeting after the Synod, that eurie brother may advance 
 his doUor or fywe fliillings, for his encouragement, and fubfcrive the faid 
 advertifment. 
 
 The Archbiftiop and Synod, being informed that feueral of the brethren, 
 contrare to the laws and lawdable cufbomes of our Kirk, doe take upon 
 them to gratifie the humors, and comply with the defires of fome perfones, 
 both to baptife and marie priuatlie, not in the kirk, but in priuat houfes, 
 therfore they flri6tlie order, that none within this Diocefle fliall prefume 
 to marie without warrant from our Ordinarie,, or baptife without apparent 
 neceffitie, any perfon or perfones of what degree or qualitie foewer, in 
 priuat houfes. And knowing what may be the dangerous confequence of 
 fuch irregular pradifes, doe heerby certifie all the contraveeners of this 
 prefent appointment, that they will be proceeded againft with cenfures 
 according to ther difobedience. 
 
 St. Andrews, Aprile 1684 
 
 Prayer had. — Many of the brethren of the Prefbytries of Fyfe, haveing 
 reprefented to the Synod, that notwithflanding a lift of diforderlie per- 
 fons was given up by them, according to the Aft of Parliament in Oftober 
 lafl, yet, in many of their parifties, nothing has been done as to the exe- 
 cutione of the law for reducing of thefe recufants unto the obedience of 
 the Kirk, whereby the Miniflers hands are weakened, the recufants har- 
 dened in their obftinacie, and others, who, through vigorous executione 
 of the law againfl them, had externallie, at leaft, conformed to the order 
 of the Kirk, and yeilded obedience to the laws of the kingdome, have 
 turned as diforderlie and loofe as ever. The Synod, confidering this 
 grievous complaint of fo many from all quarters, do recommend the fame 
 to the Archbiftiop, and appoints that all concerned fhould, affoon as poffi- 
 blie they can, as they tender the peace of the Kirk and fueceffe of their 
 miniftrie, give up lifts both of the one and of the other, that he may re- 
 prefent the fame to his Majefties Councell. 
 
 St. Andrews, October 1684. 
 The Archbiftiop and Synod recommends feriouflie a book latelie put 
 
Oct. 1687. THE SYNOD OF FIFE. 197 
 
 out by Mr. James Kaneries to the feverall Prefbytries, that everie brother 
 may have one of them.^ 
 
 St. Andrews, October 7 and 8, 1685. 
 
 BalUrnie Bridge. — The Jjord Archbifhop and Synod having feen and 
 confidered the order and warrand granted by the Committie of his Majef- 
 ties Privie Councill, for a voluntar contribution towards the building of a 
 ftone bridge upon that pairt of the water of Leven, called Balbirny bridge, 
 furth of the ftiyres of Fyfe, Perth, Edenburgh, Angus, Kinrofs, Lanreck, 
 and Kincarden, did recommend the fame to the feverall brethren of this 
 diocie concerned in the faid Ihyres, to goe about the colle6tion of the faid 
 voluntar contribution fo foon as ever the faid ordor fhall come to them 
 in print. 
 
 St. Andrews, October 6, 1686. 
 
 Slanderers, October 14. — All the Members of the Synod ar appointed 
 to be mofl cairful of obferving and preaching upon the 14th day of 06to- 
 ber, the anniverfarie folemnitie of his facred Majeflies nativitie ; and 
 punftualie to obay the a6t of his Majeflies mofl honourable Privie Coun- 
 fell againfl flanderers and leefing makers, (the printed copies wherof wer 
 diftribut to all the brethren ;) and that in privat, as weel as in publik, 
 they forbear all maner of refleftions, or any other expreffions which may 
 give anie ftiaddow of oflfence to authoritie, as they'l be anfwerable. 
 
 St. Andrews, October 5, 1687. 
 
 The Synod did appoint the former afts anent the voluntary contribu- 
 tions, appointed by the Kings Councell, for the Bridges of Balbirny and 
 
 ' This book by Canaries, afterwards minister of Selkirk, was a Treatise of the sufficient 
 Manifestation of the Will of God in all ages, 8vo. Edin. 1684. It appears from the Minutes 
 of the Presbytery of St. Andrews, that Canaries, who had apostatized to the Popish religion, 
 solemnly abjured that faith at a public meeting held for the purpose at St. Andrews, on the 
 25 January 1682. 
 
198 THE SYNOD OF FIFE. Oct. 1687. 
 
 Newmiln, the toun of Newburgh, and the pier of Anftruther-Eaftar, to be 
 put in execution, and that thefe that have not coUefted them yet, colle6t 
 and pay them to the coUeftors. 
 
 Drs. James Weems, refitor of the Univerfity, Richard Waddel, arch- 
 deacon of St. Andrews, Alexander Skeen, proveft of the Old College, 
 John Nicolfon, minifter of Errol, John Hay, minifter att Falkland, Mrs 
 John Blair, minifter at Kilfpindie, and Hary Chryftie, minifter at Kinrol's, 
 appointed to vifit the church of Auhtirderan. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
I::^' S ITD) E VXTE-W rffhffi ClIxr^R CJHE mf §T Mo XT iVPT r IE. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 CATALOGUE OF THE MINISTERS IN THE SYNOD OF FIFE 
 FROM THE REFORMATION IN 1560, TO THE • 
 YEAR 1700. 
 
 PRESBYTERY OF ST. ANDREWS. 
 
 \ ' Abercrombie, or St. Monance.i 
 
 Mr. John Fergufon, reader, (1563.) 
 
 Mr. Thomas Young, reader, (1567.) 
 
 Mr. .lames Melvill, ad. Nov. 1586. (See Anstruther Wester.) 
 
 Mr. Alex. Forfyth, ad. 1593; went to England 1604. 
 
 Mr. Daniel Wilkie, ad. Nov. 1605 ; demitted 1628. 
 
 Mr. Robert Wilkie, ad. Dec. 15, 1628; conformed to Preflaytery 1638; 
 
 died March 1663. 
 Mr. James Rattray, ad. July 26, 1664; depofed for not takingthe Teft, 1682. 
 Mr. Andrew Burnet, ad. May 24, 1682 ; outed 1689. 
 Mr. Walter Wilfon, ad. 17th Dec. 1689 ; tr. to Kilconquhar, Dec. 3, 1701. 
 
 ' In 1646j the Synod dismembered the town and lands of St. Monance from the parish of 
 Kilconquhar, and united them to Abercrombie. But as the kirk of St. Monance was " most 
 capable to conteine the whole parish, and because the grytest nomber of the parishioners 
 duell neerest to that kirk, and for other reasons convinced in the supplication given in to the 
 Presbytrie for that effect," divine worship was ordained to be performed therein in future. 
 
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202 APPENDIX. 
 
 Anstruther Easter. 1 
 
 Mr. Colin Adams, tr. from Kilrennie, Nov. 1641 ; depofed 1662. 
 
 Mr. Edward Thomfon, ad. November 14, 1677. 
 
 Mr. William MoncriefF, ad. Aug. 5, 1686 ; demitted 1689. 
 
 Mr. William Wardrop, ad. 1691. 
 
 Anstruther Wester. 
 
 Mr. William Clerk, (1567) ; died Feb. 1583-4. 
 
 Mr. Robert Wood, from 1584 to 1586. 
 
 Mr. James Melvill, ad. November 1586." 
 
 Mr. Robert Durie, ad. 1588; banilhed by King James 1606; died at 
 
 Leyden in 1616. 
 Mr. John Fairfoul, at/. 1613 ; died 1625. 
 Mr. George Dewar, tr. from St. Andrews 1626 ; conformed to Prefbytery 
 
 1638; depofed Nov. 21, 1641. 
 
 Vacant from 1641 to 1645. 
 Mr. David Guthrie, ad. July 23, 1645 ; depofed 1665. 
 Mr. Alex. Leflie, ad. January, 1666 ; tr. to Ceres, 1667. 
 Mr. David Taylor, ad. May 13, 1668. 
 Mr. Thomas Auchinleck, ad. ; outed 1 689. 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1695. 
 Mr. Thomas Black, ad. May 1, 1695 ; died 1702. 
 
 ' In 1 641, the town and barony of Anstruther-Easter were disjoined from the parish of 
 Kilrennie, and erected into a separate charge, by the authority of Parliament. 
 
 ^ Mr. James Melvill had also the charge of the kirks of Abercromhie, Kilrennie, and Pitten- 
 weem ; but shortly after his admission, he procured their erection into separate parishes and 
 betook himself to the charge of KUrennie, in October 1590, where he officiated till 1606. In 
 that year, he was called by King James to London, and was afterwards warded in Berwick for 
 his opposition to Episcopacy, where he died in 1614. 
 
APPENDIX. 203 
 
 Cameron. 
 
 Mr. George Nairne, ad. May 6, 1646; tr. to Bruntifland 1649.' 
 Mr. Alexander Wilfon, ad. April 24, 1650 ; depofed 1662. 
 
 Mr. James Williamfon, ad. June 24, 1668. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Flooker, ad. Jan. 30, 1678 ; outed 1689. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Wilfon reftored 1689. 
 
 Mr. John Oliphant, ad. Dec. 13, 1694. 
 
 Carnbee. 
 
 Mr. David Spans, (1567) ; died 1576. 
 
 Mr. George Durie, (1572.) 
 
 Mr. Thomas Wood, ad. November 7, 1576. 
 
 Mr. William Laing, (1582.) 
 
 Mr. Andrew Hunter, (Feb. 9. 1586-7); tr. to Newburn 1589. 
 
 Mr. David Mernes, ad. Jan. 1589-90; (alive 1635.) 
 
 Mr. John Mernes, ad. April 1639; depofed Jan. 6, 1642. 
 
 Mr. Harie Rymour, ad. April 24, 1644; depofed 1664. Alive at the 
 
 Revolution. 
 Mr. Andrew Bruce, ad. Sept. 27, 1664; tr. to Pittenweem July 9, 1677- 
 Mr. James Gairns or Gairdner, tr. from Balmerino, Sept. 16, 1678. 
 Mr. Alex. Lundie, tr. from Orwell April 27, 1681, {tr. to Cupar 1682?) 
 Mr. John Falconer, ad. May 23, 1683 ; outed 1689." 
 Mr. Harie Rymour reftored 1689; died 1697. 
 Mr. John Arthur, helper to Mr. Rymour 1690; tr. to Elie 1692. 
 Mr. Robert Fairweather, A. and *S'. to Mr. Rymour, 06t. 5, 1693 ; tr. to 
 
 Craill 1701. 
 
 ' Mr. George Nairn was the first minister of Cameron. This parish, before 1592, formed 
 part of the landwart of the parish of St. Andrews, from which it was disjoined in that year by 
 act of Parliament, though the act does not appear to have been carried into effect till 1646. 
 See page 146, 150. 
 
 ' Consecrated a non-juring Bishop in 1709, and died in 1728. 
 
204 APPENDIX. 
 
 Craill. 
 
 Mr. John Melvill, 1560. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Kyuneir, (1568.) 
 
 Mr. Patrick Mortoun, vicar, (1576) ; depofed 1590. 
 
 Mr. John Admeftoun, vicar, ad. April 1581, demitted 1586. 
 
 Mr. Henry Leich, ad. 1586 ; tr. to Auchtermuchty in 1598. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Moncreiff, Parson of Craill, i tr. from Kilconquhar in 1593 ; 
 
 died July 29, 1696. 
 Mr. Andrew Duncan, ad. Sept. 1597; banilhed by King James in 1606 ; 
 
 though not formally depofed till 1619. 
 Mr. Vv'illiam Murray,^ ad. 1598; depofed Oaober 1624. 
 Dr. John Douglas ad. 1624; died 1635. 
 Mr. George Halyburton ad. 1635; outed 1638. 
 Mr. Arthur Myrton ad. 1640; died 1645. 
 
 Mr. John Hart A. and S. to Mr. Myrton, 1643 ; tr. to Deninno 1646. 
 Mr. James Sharp, ad. Jan. 27, 1648 ; loofed from Crail to be third maf- 
 
 ter of St. Mary's College, January 16, 1661 ; confecrated Archbifliop 
 
 of St. Andrews, Dec. 15, 1661. 
 Dr. Alex. Edward, tr. from Deninno Aug. 5, 1663; died May 7, 1684. 
 Mr. Alexander Leflie, tr. from Ceres 06b. 22, 1684; outed 1690. 
 Mr. William Hardie, ad. Sept. 23, 1690; tr. to St. Andrews 1701. 
 Mr. Robert Fairweather, tr. from Carnbee 1701. 
 
 Deninno. 
 
 Mr. David Guild, (1567.) 
 
 Mr. Thomas Broun, parfon of Dinninow, (1574.) 
 
 ' Mr. Andrew Duncan, and Mr. William Murray were colleague ministers of Crail ; prior to 
 Sept. 1 600, Mr. Murray acted only as assistant. 
 
 2 When the church of Crail was dissolved by Parliament from the Monastery of Haddington 
 in 1594, its revenues were divided into three parts, the first to the minister " that sail serve 
 the cure at the said paroche kirk of Carraill, quha salbe called the Person thereof;" and the 
 other two parts for sustaining bursars at the Colleges of St. Andrews and Edinburgh. 
 
APPENDIX. 205 
 
 Mr. David Martyn, ad. April 1591. 
 
 Mr. William Erfldne, ad. 1597. 
 
 Mr. David Forret, (1639); tr. to Forgan, 1640. 
 
 Mr. James Wood, ad. 1641 ; made 3d mafter of the New College, 1645. 
 
 Mr. John Hart, tr. from Crail, Dec. 30, 1646 ; tr. to Dunkeld in 1650. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Edward, ad. Oct. 13, 1652; conf. to Epifcopacy 1662; tr. 
 
 to Crail, 1663. 
 Mr. William Moore, ad. Nov. 11, 1663; tr. to St. Andrews, July 1664. 
 Mr. John Barclay, ad. Dec. 15, 1664 ; tr. to Kettle, July 1667. 
 Mr. Paul Methven, ad. Nov. 20, 1667 ; tr. to 
 Mr. Andrew Auchinleck, ad. April 3, 1672. 
 Mr. William Wood, ad. 1683; depofed May 2, 1693. 
 
 Vacant from 1693 to 1697. 
 Mr. James Knox, ad. Sept 2, 1697- 
 
 Elie.i 
 
 Mr. Robert Traill, ad. 1640; tr. to Edinburgh, 1648. 
 Mr. Robert Weems, ad. Aug. 16, 1649 ; depofed 1665. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Wilfon, ad. May 8, 1678; outed 1689- 
 Mr. John Arthur, tr. from Carnbee 1692; died 1699. 
 Mr. John Chalmers, ad. 1701. 
 
 Ferry-port-on-Craig.2 
 
 Mr. John M<=Birny, ad. JNIay 10, 1604; tr. to Aberdeen 1605. 
 Mr. Simeon Durie, ad. 1606; tr. to Forgan in 1609. 
 
 1 The burgh of Elie was disjoined by the Synod from the parish of Kilconquhar, and erected 
 into a separate charge in April 1639. Sir William Scott of Ardros bequeathed 5000 merks 
 for erecting the church and manse ; and his son, William Scott, afterwards mortified a stipend 
 for the minister. This erection was ratified by Parliament in 164)1. 
 
 ^ This parish formed part of Leuchars, from which it was disjoined in 1602, by the Presby- 
 tery and Synod. In 1 606, an act of Parliament was passed for erecting the parish of new. 
 
206 APPENDIX. 
 
 Mr. James Jarden, ad. Nov. 1609 ; tr. to Longforgan in January 1615. 
 Mr. Samuel Cuningham, ad. 1616 ; conformed to Prelb. 1638 ; died 1641. 
 Mr. Andrew Honyman, A. and S. 1640; tr. to St. Andrews, 1642. 
 Mr. Thomas Wood, ad. May 1, 1644; deniitted. May 2, 1649. 
 Mr. John Rig, ad. Jan. 15, 1651 ; tr. to Strathmiglo, 1655. 
 Mr. William Vilant, ad. May 21, 1656; depofed 1662.^ 
 
 Vacant from 1662 to 1666. 
 Mr. Robert White, tr. from Inchture, May 24, 1666; outed 1689. 
 Mr. William Vilant, reftoredl690; made Principal of the New College, 
 
 1691. 
 Mr. William Kemp, ad. 1692. 
 
 Vacant from 1693 to 1697. 
 Mr. Patrick TuUideph, ad. May 4, 1697; died 1709. 
 
 FoRGAN, OR St. Fillans. 
 
 Mr. John Ure, minifler, (1567.) See Leuchars. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Bennet, vicar, 1 573. 
 
 Mr. Robert Buchanan, ad. March 1590 ; tr. to Ceres in June 1599. 
 
 Mr. William Marche, Regent in St. Leonard's College, ad. Augufl 1599 ; 
 
 died 1606. 
 Mr. David Lindfay, tr. from St. Andrews 1606 ; tr. to Leith 1609. 
 Mr. Simeon Durie tr. from Ferryportoncraig 1609; tr. to Arbroath 1628. 
 Mr. Henry Scrimgeour ad. 1628. 
 
 Mr. David Forret, tr. from Deninnol640 ; tr. to Kilconquhar May 27, 1646. 
 Mr. Alexander Wederburn, ad. Feb. 10, 1647; depofed 1665.^ 
 Mr. John Alexander, ad. Aug. 20, 1665. 
 Mr. William Scot, ad. Aug. 12, 1674. 
 Mr. Alexander Sharp, ad. Jan. 16, 1678. 
 Mr. James Strahan, ad. Sept. 25, 1678 ; outed 1689. 
 Mr. Hugh Kemp ad. 1690 ; tr. to Dunfermline May 1701. 
 
 1 Mr. Vilant was indulged at the vacant church of Cambusnethan in 1669. 
 - He afterwards accepted the indulgence and preached at Kilmarnock. 
 
APPENDIX. 207 
 
 Kemback. 
 
 Mr. William Ramfay, (1566) ; died 1570. 
 
 Mr. James Martyne, (1567.) 
 
 Mr. David Monypenny, (1594.) 
 
 Mr. George Nairn, ad. December 1596 ; tr. to Kennoway in 1604. 
 
 Mr. David Monypennie, reftored 1604;^ depofed for fornication Oft. 7, 
 
 1617. 
 Dr. David Monro, 1618 ; tr. to Kilconquliar 1628. 
 Mr. John Barron, ad. 1628 ; conformed to Prelb. 1638 ; demitted 1648. 
 Mr. David Patton, ad. July 11, 1648 ; tr. to Kettins June 19, 1650. 
 
 Vacant from 1650 to 1656. 
 Mr. John Wardlaw, ad. July 2, 1656 ; depofed 1662. 
 Mr. Robert Glafford, ad. Sept 7, 1664 ;i tr. to Kilmanie 1667. 
 Mr. John Chriftifone, June 30, 1669. 
 Mr. George Landells, a</. June 4, 1674; tr. to Cupar 1682. 
 Mr. Alexander Edward, ad. Feb. 22, 1682; outed 1689. 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1700. 
 Mr. Alexander Anderfon, ad. 1700. 
 
 KiLCONQUHAR. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Spence, (1565.) 
 
 Mr. George Leflie, ad. Aug. 24, 1568. 
 
 Mr. David Spens, (1574.) 
 
 Mr. William Ballendene, vicar, (1577-) 
 
 Mr. Andrew Moncreiff, tr. from Largo 1590; tr. to Crail in 1593. 
 
 Mr. John Rutherfuird, ad. July 1594; removed in 1603.^ 
 
 ' Mr. David Monypenniej as one of the masters of St, Salvator's College, was ex officio 
 parson of Kemback. He appears to have resigned the office in 1595, when Mr. George 
 Naime was admitted minister. On Mr. Nairne's translation to Kennoway in 1604, the 
 parishioners of Kemback petitioned the Presbytery to have Mr. Monypennie again for their 
 minister, who accordingly resumed the charge. 
 
 2 Mr. Rutherfuird had been deposed by the Presbytery in July 1596, but was restored to 
 his charge by King James in June 1597. He afterwards " renunced the ministerie and took 
 him to be a mediciner." — MelvilTs Diari/. 
 
208 APPENDIX. 
 
 Mr. John Carmicliael, tr. from Newburn Aug. 11, 1603; died in 1622. 
 
 Mr. Harie Rollock, ad. 1623. 
 
 Dr. David Monro, tr. from Kemback 1628 ; conformed to Prefbytery 
 
 1638; died Dec. 1645. 
 Mr. David Forrett, tr. from Forgan May 27, 1646 ; conformed to Epif- 
 
 copacy 1662 ; died Feb. 26, 1672. 
 Mr. William Hay, ad. Nov. 19, 1673 ; tr. to Pertli, March 1684.1 
 Mr. Alexander Hay, ad. Sept. 24, 1684 ; outed 1589. 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1691. 
 Mr. James Drummond, ad. June 25, 1691 ; died Sept. 29, 1699. 
 
 Vacant from Sept. 1699 to Dec. 1701. 
 Mr. Walter Wilfon, tr. from Abercrombie, Dec. 3, 1701. 
 
 KiLRENNIE. 
 
 Mr. John Anftruther, reader, 1567. See Anstruther Wester. 
 
 Mr. James Melvill, ad. Nov. 1586; died 1614. 
 
 Mr. John Dykis, tr. from Newburn in 1614;^ died 1634. 
 
 Mr. Colin Adams, ad. 1634; tr. to Anftruther Eafter, Nov. 1641. 
 
 Mr. Robert Bennet, ad. March 23, 1642 ; depofed 1665. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Bruce, yo. ad. June 14, 1665. 
 
 Dr. John Wood, ad. Nov. 8, 1671 ; demitted Oa. 1698. 
 
 Mr. Robert Cleland, tr. from Newburn 1700. 
 
 KlNGSBAUNS.3 
 
 Mr. James Bruce, ad. 1630; conformed to Prefbytery 1638; died May 
 
 26, 1662. 
 Mr. George PatuUo, tr. from Newtyle, Sept. 24, 1663. 
 
 ' Consecrated Bishop of Moray anno 1688, and suffered the common fate of his order at the 
 Revolution. 
 
 2 Mr. John Dykes, was admitted "fellow laborer" with Mr. James Melvill in 1596, hut 
 was translated to Newburn in 1604. 
 
 3 Kingsbarns was originally part of the parish of Crail, from which it was disjoined in 1631, 
 by an Act of the Commission of Teinds. 
 
APPENDIX. 209 
 
 Mr. Gilbert Simfon, ad. Jan. 3, 1678 ; died 1700.1 
 Mr. Jofeph Pitcairn, tr. from Newburgh July 8, 1701. 
 
 Largo.2 
 
 Mr. Thomas Jamefon (1567.) 
 
 Mr. Alexander Wood, before 1576. 
 
 Mr. Andrew MoncriefF, (Feb. 1586-7 ;) tr. to Kilconquhar 1590. 
 
 Mr. John Auchinleck, ad. 1592. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Auchinleck, ad. 1615; conformed to Prefbytery 1638; tr. 
 
 to Dundee 1642, 
 Mr. James Macgill, ad. March 28, 1644 ; depoled 1665. 
 Mr. John Auchinleck, tr. from Newburn Dec. 1, 1665 ; outed 1689. 
 Mr. James Macgill, reftored 1689 ; died 1690. 
 Mr. William MoncreifF, ad. 1691. 
 
 Leuchars. 
 
 Mr. John Ure,^ (1567.) 
 
 John Flefcheour, reader, (1574.) 
 
 ' Mr. Simson continued in his charge after the Revolution, but was not connected with 
 the Presbytery. 
 
 * In 1564, the General Assembly appointed Mr. Robert Montgomerie, minister of Cupar, to 
 supply Largo every Sabbath, and the school-master of Cupar to read and exhort in his absence. 
 
 ^ The kirk of Forgan was also in Mr. Ure's charge. He was one of the conventual 
 brethren of the priory of St. Andrews at the Reformation. Mr. Ure, as understanding the 
 " Irish tongue" or Gaelic, was, at the request of the Earl of Menteith, appointed minister at 
 Menteith by the General Assembly 1564. — Keith's History. — Butheappearsnot to have accepted, 
 for the Editor has seen from authentic documents, that he was minister of this parish in 1595. 
 It appears from Spottiswoode, that in 1591, " there happened a great division and hot conten- 
 tion in the Presbytery of St. Andrews, as to planting the church of Leuchars." The Presby- 
 tery divided and met separately, each division electing a minister for Leuchars. The Synod 
 of Fife appointed some of the ministers of Lothian to bring them to an agreement ; but after 
 two days reasoning, the mediators finding no other means of settling the question annulled both 
 elections ; " and for eschewing such contentions thereafter, they did appoint the Presbytery to 
 be divided into two, a part to sit in Cupar, and the rest to abide in St. Andrews." 
 
 2 D 
 
210 APPENDIX. 
 
 Mr. John Kynneir, ad. helper to Mr. lire, June 1593 ; died 1612- 
 
 Mr. Alexander Henderfon, ad. 1612 ; tr. to Edinburgh Nov. 1638. 
 
 Mr. Eleazor Borthwick, ad. 1640 ; went to England in 1641. 
 
 Mr. Patrick Scougall, tr. from Darfie April 2, 1645 ; tr. to Saltoun, 1658.1 
 
 Mr. John Middleton, ad. Dec. 4, 1661 ;' tr. to Markinch, 1684. 
 
 Mr. Robert Lundie, ad. 1684; outed 1689. 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1695. 
 Mr. George Gordon, ad. July 3, 1695 ; died 1706. 
 
 Nbwburn. 
 
 Mr. George Lundie, (1567-) 
 
 Mr. Andrew Hunter, tr. from Carnbee 1589; fufpended April 25, 1594. 
 
 Mr. John Carmichael, ad. 1594; tr. to Kilconquhar 1603. 
 
 Mr. John Dykis, ad. Oftober 1604; tr. to Kilremiie 1614. 
 
 Mr. Ephraim Melvill, ad. 1614; tr. to Pittenweem, 1617- 
 
 Mr. John Forret, ad. 1618; demitted 1628. 
 
 Mr. George Hamilton, ad. 1628; conformed to Prelbytery 1638; tr. to 
 
 Pittenweem, Feb. 1650. 
 
 Vacant from 1650 to 1653. 
 Mr. Robert Honyman, ad. April 27, 1653 ; tr. to Dyfart March 1657. 
 Mr. George Hamilton, yo., ad. Feb. 16, 1659 ; depofed 1662. 
 Mr. John Auchinleck, tr. from Inchture Sept. 30, 1663; tr. to Largo 
 
 Dec. 1, 1665. 
 Mr. William Ogilvie, ad. March 14, 1666. 
 Mr. William Sym, ad. September 17, 1679. 
 Mr. Andrew Youngfon, ad. Auguft 16, 1682. 
 Mr. James Hay, ad. September 16, 1685 ; outed 1690. 
 
 Vacant from 1690 to 1692. 
 Mr. George Hamilton, reftored 1692; made Principal of St. Leonards 
 
 College, Feb. 26, 1696. 
 
 ' Afterwards consecrated Bishop of Aberdeen, (1664.) He was son to Sir Jolin Scou^al of 
 
 that Ilk, and was a man of great worth. He died much esteemed on 16th February 1682. 
 
 Keith's Scottish Bishops. 
 
APPENDIX. 211 
 
 Mr. Robert Cleland, ad. July 22, 1696 ; tr. to Kilrennie 1700. 
 Mr. Arthur Fairfoul, ad. 1701 ; died 1704. 
 
 PiTTENWEEM. 
 
 Mr. James Melvill, ac?. Nov. 1586. See Anstruther Wester. 
 Mr. Nicol Dalgleifh, ad. 1588. 
 
 Mr. Roger Melvill, ad. helper to Mr. Dalgleilh, Nov. 3, 1603. 
 Mr. John Durie, ad. April 1613 ; tr. to Logie 1614. 
 
 Vacant from 1614 to 1617. 
 Mr. Ephraim Melvill, tr. from Newburn 1617; died 1629. 
 Mr. John Melvill, ad. 1629 ; conformed to Prelbytery 1638 ; died 1649. 
 Mr. Geo. Hamilton, tr. from Newburn Feb. 27, 1650 ; depofed 1662. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Bruce, tr. from Cambee July 19, 1677 ; depoled 1690. 
 Mr. Patrick Couper, ad. 1692. 
 
 St. Andrews. — 1st Minister. 
 
 Mr. Chriftopher Goodman, ad. 1560 ; refigned and went to England, 1565. 
 
 Mr. Robert Hamilton, ad. 1565; died 1581. 
 
 Mr. Robert Pont, ad. 1582 ; refigned and returned to St. Cuthberts, 1583. 
 
 Mr. John Rutherford, ad. 1584. 
 
 Mr. Robert Wilkie, ad. June 30, 1586; made Principal of St. Leonards, 
 
 May 21, 1589. 
 Mr. David Black, ad. Nov. 11, 1590; depofed by King James, 1597; ad. 
 
 to Arbirlot May 1598; died 1603. 
 Mr. George Gladflones, tr. from Arbirlot, July 11, 1597; created Bilhop 
 
 of Caithnefs, 1600, and Archbifhop of St. Andrews, 1606. ^ 
 Mr. Alex. Gladflones, Archdean, ad. 1612; depofed Nov. 21, 1638. 
 
 1 Archbishop Gladstones continued to officiate. as Archdean till 1612, when the Archdeanery 
 was separated from the Archhishoprick, and conferred on his son. The title of Archdean was 
 assumed by the first minister during Episcopacy ; but the Presbyterian ministers declined the 
 title, although they enjoyed the benefice. 
 
212 APPENDIX. 
 
 Mr. Robert Blair, tr. from Ayr, Oa. 1639; depofed 1662 ; died 1666. 
 Mr. Andrew Honyman, ad. Oft. 2, 1662 ; created Bilhop of Orkney, April 
 
 11, 1664; died 1676. 
 Mr. Alexander Young, tr. from Cramond, Sept. 28, 1 665 ; made Bilhop 
 
 of Edinburgh 1671 ; and of Rofs 1679. 
 Dr. Andrew Bruce, ad. Jan. 1673 ; created Bilhop of Dunkeld, 1680. 
 Dr. William Moore, ad. OSi. 1680; died 26th March, 1684. 
 Dr. Richard Waddel, tr. from Glafgow, July 1684; ejefted 1689- 
 Mr. James Rymer, ad. Sept. 1689; died 1691. 
 Mr. Thomas Forrefler, tr. from Killearn, May 1692 ; became Principal of 
 
 St. Mary's College, Jan. 1698. 
 Mr. John Anderfon, tr. from St. Cuthberts, May 1699 ; died Feb. 1712. 
 
 St. Andrews. — 2d Ministee. 
 
 Mr. John Auchinleck, 1590. 
 
 Mr. Robert Wallace, ad. May 9, 1593 ; depofed by King James, 1597. 
 
 Mr. David Lindfay, ad. Aug. 17, 1597; tr. to Forgan 1606. 
 
 Mr. Jofua Durie, ad. 1609, tr. to Inverkeillor, Oftober 1613. 
 
 Dr. David Barclay, ad. 1614; depofed for nonconformity to the Articles of 
 Perth, 1620. 
 
 Mr. John Douglas, ad. 1621 ; to 1623. 
 
 Mr. George Dewar, ad. 1624; tr. to Anftruther-Wefter 1625. 
 
 Dr. George Wiftiart, tr. from Monifieth, 1626; depofed 1638.^ 
 Vacant from 1638 to 1642. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Honyman, tr. from Ferryportoncraig, 1 642 ; became Arch- 
 dean, oa. 1662. 
 
 Mr. William Moore, tr. from Deninno, July 15, 1664 ; became Archdean, 
 1680. 
 
 Dr. Robert Honyman, tr. from Cupar, April 1681 ; died 1686. 
 
 Mr. John Wood, ad. Nov. 9, 1686 ; depofed 1689. 
 Vacant from 1690 to 1697. 
 
 I After the Restoration he became Bishop of Edinburgh. 
 
APPENDIX. 213 
 
 Mr. Alexander Shields, ad. Sept. 15, 1697; went to Darien 1700. 
 Mr. William Hardie, tr. from Craill, May 1, 1701. 
 
 St. Leonards.1 
 
 Mr. Robert Wilkie, Principal, ad. Minifter 1589; died 1611. 
 
 Dr. Peter Bruce, ad. Principal and Minifter 1611 ; died 1630. 
 
 Dr. Andrew Bruce, ad. Principal and Minifter 1630; refigned the minif- 
 
 tery in 1644, but continued Principal till his death in 1647- 
 Mr. Walter Comrie, ad. Minifter 1644; made Profeflbr of Divinity in St. 
 
 Mary's College 1662. 
 Dr. James Weymfs, ad. Principal and Minifter Dec. 21, 1662 ; died 1691. 
 Mr. William TuUideph, Principal and Minifter, tr. from Weems 1692; 
 
 died 1695. 
 Mr. George Hamilton, ad. Principal and Minifter, tr. from Newburn Feb. 
 
 1696; tr. to Edinburgh Jan. 1697. 
 Mr. John Anderfon, Principal and Minifter, tr. from Leflie Sept. 1, 1697 ; 
 
 died 1708. 
 
 St. Mary's or New College.2 
 
 Principal. 
 
 John Douglas, ad. 1547, and continued to 1572, when he became Arch- 
 
 biftiop of St. Andrews. 
 Mr. Robert Hamilton, ad. 1574; deprived about 1580, and died April 
 
 16, 1581. 
 Mr. Andrew Melville, ad. in December 1580 ; removed from Scotland by 
 
 King James in 1606, and went to Sedan, where he died in 1622. 
 Dr. Robert Howie, tr. from Dundee 1607; died 1643. 
 
 1 From the period of the Reformation, until 1589, the parishioners of St. Leonards were 
 placed under the charge of the minister of St. Andrews. 
 
 ^ The Principal and Masters of St. Mary's College appear to have been members of Pres- 
 bytery. It may be observed, that for a considerable time after the Reformation, Professors of 
 Theology, although not placed ministers, were admitted as members of Church Courts. 
 
214 APPENDIX. 
 
 Mr. Samuel Rutherfurd, ad. 1644; died March 29, 1661. 
 
 Dr. Alexander Colville, ad. 1662; died Jan. 1666. 
 
 Dr. Walter Comrie, ad. Oaober 23, 1666. 
 
 Dr. James Lorimer, ad. 1688 ; died in 1690. 
 
 Mr. William Vilant, ad. 1691 ; died Nov. 1692. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Pitcairn, ad. January 19, 1693 ; died Sept. 1695. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Forrefter, ad. 1698 ; died 1706. 
 
 ^d Mqfter, or Profeffbr of Divinity. 
 
 Mr. James Lawfon, ad. Feb. 3, 1568-9. 
 
 Mr. Robert Hamilton, ad. May 1569. 
 
 Mr. Archibald Hamilton, ad. 1575. 
 
 Mr. James Melville, ad. 1582 ; tr. to Anftruther Wefter, Nov. 1586. 
 
 Mr. John Johnfton, ad. 1598. 
 
 Dr. James Blair, ad. 1615. 
 
 Dr. Patrick Melville, ad. 1623. 
 
 Mr. Samuel Rutherfurd, ad. 1639 ; afterwards Principal. 
 
 Dr. Alexander Colville, ad. 1642 ; afterwards Principal. 
 
 Dr. Walter Comrie, ad. 1662 ; afterwards Principal. 
 
 Mr. James Tyrie, ad. 1667. 
 
 Dr. Andrew Bruce, ad. 1671. 
 
 Mr. David Falconer, ad. 1673. 
 
 Dr. Alexander Monro, ad. 1682 ; tr. to Principality of Edinburgh College 
 
 Dec. 9, 1685. 
 Dr. James Lorimer, ad. 1687; afterwards Principal. 
 
 Vacant from 1688 to 1699. 
 Mr. James Haddow, tr. from Cupar 1699. 
 
 * 
 
 SdMafter, or Profeffbr of Ecdefiqjiical Hiftory. 
 
 Mr. Archibald Hamilton, ad. 1569. 
 Mr. Alexander Hamilton, ad. 1575. 
 Mr. John Hamilton, ad. 
 
• APPENDIX. 215 
 
 Mr. John Robertlbn, ad. 1580. 
 
 Mr. John Caldcleuch, ad. 1585 ; tr. to Abdie 1599. 
 
 Mr. Patrick Melville, ad. 1599. 
 
 Dr. James Wedderburn, ad. 1623. 
 
 Mr. Patrick Panter, ad. 1628 ; depofed 1638. 
 
 Mr. James Wood, tr. from Deninno July 9, 1645 ; made Principal of St. 
 
 Salvator's College in 1657- 
 Mr. James Sharp, ad. 1660. 
 Mr. Walter Comrie, ad. 1661 ; tr. to 2d Mafter 1662.^ 
 
 St. Salvators or Old College.^ 
 
 Mr. John Rutherfurd, ad. 1560. 
 
 Mr. William Ramfay, (1566.) 
 
 Mr. James Martin, ad. 1570 ; demitted in 1623. 
 
 Mr. George Martin, ad. 1624 ; conformed to Prelb. 1638 ; died 1645. 
 
 Mr. John Barron, ad. 1646 ; demitted 1649. 
 
 Vacant from 1649 to 1657? 
 Mr. James Wood, tr. from St. Mary's College, 1657; depofed 1663; 
 
 died 1664. 
 Mr. George Wemyfs, tr. from St. Leonards College Nov. 1, 1664. 
 Mr. George PatuUo, ad. 1677. 
 Mr. Alexander Skeen, ad. 1680; ejefted in 1691. 
 
 Vacant from 1691 to 1694. 
 Mr. Alexander Monro, ad. 1694. 
 Mr. Robert Ramfay, ad. 1698. 
 
 1 The Third Master's place, from want of funds, was vacant from 1662 to 1708. 
 
 2 The Provest or Principal of St. Salvator's College, was, during the latter part of the 1 6th 
 Century, ex officio parson of Cults, which parish, after 1692, lay in the Presbytery of Cupar. 
 But in April 1611, the Diocesan Synod declared, " that the Provest of the Awld College sal, 
 fra this tyme foorth, be of the Exerceis of St. Androis." 
 
216 APPENDIX. 
 
 PRESBYTERY OF CUPAR. 
 
 Abdie. 
 
 Mr. William Simfoun, (1564.) 
 
 William Glen, reader, 1576. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Scrogy, (1589.) 
 
 Mr. John Caldcleugh, ad. 1599; died 1622. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Murray, ad. Oft. 1622 ; outed 1638.1 
 
 Mr. Alexander Balfour, 1639; conformed to Epifcopacy 1662. 
 
 Mr. William Arnot, ad. ; outed 1689. 
 
 Mr. John Carfon, ad. 1691. 
 
 AUCHTEEMUCHTY. 
 
 Alexander Fairney, reader, 1567- 
 
 Sir William Scot of Balweary, vicar, ad. ; died 1575. 
 
 George Leflie, vicar, ad. June 2, 1575. 
 
 Mr. Henry Leech, tr. from Crail 1593; died 1614. 
 
 Mr. James Bennet, ad. 1615 ; conformed to Prelbytery 1638 ; died about 
 
 1640. 
 Mr. James Martin, tr. from Cults 1641 ; conformed to Epifcopacy 1662 ; 
 
 tr. toBallingray Dec. 1669. 
 Mr. James Dempfter, ad. 1670; outed 1690.2 
 Mr. Alexander Glafs, ad. 1691 ; tr. to Kinclevin 1700. 
 
 1 Mr. Andrew Murray was a person of eminence in the Church, and a great favourite of 
 Charles the Ist.j at whose coronation he was knighted, and afterwards (1641) created Lord 
 Balvaird. In 1642 he succeeded to the title and estates of Starmont, and died in 1644. 
 
 2 On 19th April 1698, the Presbytery complains, that Mr. Dempster " conveens people from 
 several congregations, baptizeth, marrieth, and giveth the communion within their bounds." — 
 Presb. Records, 
 
APPENDIX. 217 
 
 Balmerino. 
 
 Mr. Archibald Keith, ad. 1560.1 
 
 Mr. Patrick Auchiuleck, (1571.) 
 
 Mr. Thomas Douglas of Stanipethe, ad. March 1580-1 ; alive 1626. 
 
 Mr. Walter Greig, ad. A. and S. to Mr. Douglas ; conformed to 
 
 Prefbytery 1638, and to Epifcopacy 1662 ; died Jan. 31, 1672. 
 Mr. Andrew Bruce, ad. May 1, 1673. 
 
 Mr. James Gairns or Gairdner, ad. 1676 ; tr. to Carnbee Sept. 16, 1678. 
 Mr. George Ilay, ad. 1678. 
 Mr. John Auchterlony, ad. ; outed 1689.^ 
 
 Mr. Andrew Bowie, ad. 1690; tr. to Ceres Auguft 1692. 
 
 Vacant from 1692 to 1696. 
 Mr. James Hay, ad. May 7, 1696. 
 
 Ceees. 
 
 Mr. Patrick Conftan, or Adamfon, (1563;) created Archbiftiop of St. 
 
 Andrews 1576. 
 Mr. William Lang or Laing, (1567-) 
 
 Mr. Thomas Buchanan, ad. April 1, 1578; died April 1599. 
 Mr. Robert Buchanan, tr. from Forgan 1599; died 1617. 
 Mr. David Kynneir, ac?. 1618; died 1623. 
 
 Mr. Walter Buchanan, flfi?.1624 ; conformed to Prefbytery 16 38 ; died 1642. 
 Mr. William Row, ad. 1644; depofed 1665. 
 Mr. Alexander Leflie, tr. from Anflruther-Wefler 1667 ; tr. to Craill 1 684. 
 
 Mr. William Row, reflored 1689, but fuperannuated. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Bowie A. and S. to Mr. Row, tr. from Balmerrino 1692 ; tr. 
 
 to North Leith, March 23, 1697. 
 Mr. Thomas Haliburton, ad. May 1, 1700. 
 
 ' The iirlcs of Balmerino and Logie were served by Mr. Keith, who was, on the 29th 
 December 1562, decerned by the General Assembly to be translated from those kirks to ii 
 place with a more abundant stipend. 
 
 ^ He was afterwards minister of Fordon in the Mearns. 
 
 2 E 
 
218 APPENDIX. 
 
 COLLESSIE. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Jarden, (1567-) See Monimail. 
 
 John Wobfter, reader, 1567. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Scott, ad. ; died 1586. 
 
 Mr. Henry Balfour, ad. Auguft 1586; inhibited by the Prefbytery from 
 
 preaching, on account of his weaknefs and great age, 1627 ; died 1629. 
 Mr. John MoncreifF, A. and S. ad. 1627; conformed to Prefbytery 1638 ; 
 
 tr. to Kinghorn 1639. 
 Mr. John Litlejohn, ad. 1640. 
 Mr. John Ogilvie, (1677;) outed 1689. 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1696. 
 Mr. William Pitcairn, ad. September 9, 1696. 
 
 Creich. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Drummond, (1563.) See Flisk. 
 
 James Cavie, reader, 1567. 
 
 Mr. Robert Paterfon, (1567.) 
 
 Mr. Andrew Bennet, ad. Feb. 1583-4; tr. to Monimail 1585. 
 
 Mr. John Killoch, vicar, ad. Aug. 1585. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Baxter, ad. 1590. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Strachan, (1604;) baniftied by King James 1606. 
 
 Mr. David Kinnear, (1617.) 
 
 Mr. AndrewBennet, yo. adl617; conformed to Prefbytery 16 38; diedl651. 
 
 Vacant from 1651 to 1654. 
 Mr. John Alexander, tr. from Cults Dec. 28, 1654; conformed to Epif- 
 
 copacy 1662. 
 Mr. James Seaton, ad. ; outed 1689. 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1693. 
 Mr. John Law, ad. December 28, 1693; died June 9, 1694. 
 Mr. David Pitcairn, ad. Auguft 27, 1695 ; tr. to Forres 1700.^ 
 Mr. James Henry, ad. 1702. 
 
 ' Mr. Pitcairn appears not to have gone to liis charge at Forres, hut to Holland. 
 
APPENDIX. 219 
 
 Cults. 
 
 Mr. John Balfour, (1560.)i 
 
 Mr. John Rutherfurde, ad. 1563; died 1577. 
 
 David Frifell, eonliorter, 1567. 
 
 Mr. James Martin, (1590.)^ 
 
 Mr. James Martin, ad. ; conformed to Prefbytery 1638; tr. to 
 
 Auchtermuchty 1641. 
 Mr. William Glafford, ad. 1641. 
 Mr. John Alexander, ad. 1643 ; tr. to Creich 1 654. 
 Vacant from 1654 to 1656. 
 
 Mr. George Difhington, ad. May 1, 1656; depofed by the Synod 1668. 
 Mr. John Keir, ad. ; outed 1689. 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1692. 
 Mr. Alexander Wilfon, ad. 1692 ; died 1697. 
 Mr. Thomas Birrell, ad. May 11, 1699. 
 
 CuPAR.3 — (1 ST Minister.) 
 
 Mr. Robert Montgomerie, (1564.) 
 
 Mr. Alexander Spens, tr. from Kilconquhar 1566? died Nov. 1568. 
 
 Mr. Robert Wilkie, ad. 1568. 
 
 Mr. Robert Flefcheour, vicar, ad. April 6, 1671-2. 
 
 Mr. Adam Mitchell, (1573); alive 1616. 
 
 Mr. William Scott, (1602) ; conformed to Preftytery 1638; died 1642. 
 
 ' He was removed by the General Assembly on 25th June 1563, as having usurped the 
 Ministry, and being unqualified, and Mr. John Rutherfurd appointed in his place. — Keith's Hist. 
 
 2 Mr. Martin was admitted Provost of St. Salvator's College in 1570, and was ex officio 
 minister of Cults. He was succeeded by Mr. George Martin in the Provostry in 1623. 
 Whether he died at that time is unknown, but it is certain that a Mr. James Martin was minister 
 of Cults in 1611 & 1639 («eepp. 33 & 116,) who was translated to Auchtermuchty in 1641, and 
 thence to Ballingray in 1669. It is inconsistent with chronology to suppose that the Provost of 
 1570 was the minister of 1669 ; although there is little doubt that he was the minister of 1590. 
 
 ' Cupar and Moonsie were at this time united in one charge. The neighbouring parish of 
 St. Michaels of Tarvit was united to Cupar in 1618. 
 
220 APPENDIX. 
 
 Mr. David Dalgleifli, ad. 1642; died 1651. 
 
 Vacant from 1651 to 1654. 
 Mr. John Makgill, tr. from Dunbog Dec. 14, 1654 ; outed 1662.1 
 Mr. Robert Honyman, tr. from Dyfart Aug. 6, 1663 ; tr. to 2d charge of 
 
 St. Andrews, April 1681. 
 Mr. George Landells ; tr. from Kemback, 1682 ; died 1685. 
 
 Vacant from 1685 to 1689. 
 Mr. Thomas Arnot, ad. 1689; died 1694. 
 Mr. James Haddow, ad. 1694 ; made Prof, of Divinity in the New Coll. 
 
 April 1699. 
 Mr. William Dick, tr. from Forgandenny, 1702. 
 
 Cupar. — (2d Minister.) 
 
 Mr. David Dalgleifli,2 (1625); conformed to Prefbytery 1638; became 
 
 1ft Minifter 1642. 
 
 Vacant from 1642 to 1658. 
 Mr. Thomas Arnot, ad. June 11, 1658; depofed 1662.3 
 Mr. William Wilfon, ad. Sept. 28, 1665 ; depofed Aug. 29, 1689. 
 Mr. James Haddow, ad. 1692 ; became 1ft Minifter 1694. 
 
 Vacant from 1694 to 1698. 
 Mr. William Greenlees, ad. May 4, 1698 ; tr. to Ceres 1712. 
 
 Dairsie. 
 Mr. Peter Ramfay, (1567.) 
 Mr. John Williamfon, vicar, ad. Nov. 24, 1577- 
 Mr. James Yuill, (1590) ; died 1610. 
 
 Mr. Makgill went to Prance in 1663, and studied medicine. He returned " graduat doctor 
 of phisike ; he came home in a gray sute, hut went ahroad in hlack apparell." He purchased 
 the estate of Kemhack in 1 667, and from him the present family of Makgill of Kemhack are 
 descended.^ — Lamont's Hiary. 
 
 2 The church of Cupar was made collegiate ahout 1625, and Mr. David Dalgleish was ap- 
 pointed 2d minister. 
 
 3 Mr. Arnot was alive at the Revolution, and took the charge of the 1st minister. 
 
APPENDIX. 221 
 
 Mr. John Rutherfurd, ad. Feb. 1611 ; tr. to Monifuith 1626. 
 
 Mr. Patrick Scowgall, (1636) ; tr. to Leuchars, 1645. 
 
 Mr. David Raitt, tr. from Newburgh 1645 ; conformed to Epifcopacy 
 
 1662 ; tr. to Kinnaird 1664. 
 Mr, George Patterfon, ad. 1665; outed 1689. 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1696. 
 Mr. Andrew Geddie, March 3, 1696. 
 
 Vacant Odober 1703. 
 
 DUNBOG. 
 
 Mr. William Simfoun, (1564.) 
 
 Robert Williamfon, reader, 1567- See Flisk. 
 
 Mr. Robert Paterfoun, vicar, ad. Sept. 2, 1570. 
 
 Mr. William Thomfon, vicar, ad. April 18, 1575. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Baxter, (Jan. 1589-90) ; died 1641. 
 
 Mr. William Levifloun, A. and S. to Mr. Baxter, (1639); tr. to Falk- 
 land 1645. 
 
 Mr. John Makgill, yo. ad. 1646 ; tr. to Cupar December 14, 1654. 
 Vacant from 1654 to 1657. 
 
 Mr. William TuUideph, Regent in St. Salvator's College, ad. July 30, 1657 ; 
 depofed 1662.^ 
 
 Mr. Alexander Martin, ad. 1664 ; died 1665. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Auchinleck, ad. Sept. 13, 1666 ; outed 1689. 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1698. 
 
 Mr. George Anderfon, tr. irom Logie July 12, 1698. 
 
 Falkland, or Kilgour.^ 
 
 Mr. William Braidfuit, (1567-) 
 Mr. Alexander Muir, (1574.) 
 
 ^ Mr. TuUideph was indulged in 1669, and allowed to preach at Kilbirnie. 
 ^ The ancient name of this parish was Kilgour. Its modern name was given in consequence 
 of the church having been removed from Kilgour to Falkland. 
 
222 APPENDIX. 
 
 Mr. David Couper, vicar, ad. 1574. 
 
 Mr. Adam Bannatyne. 
 
 Mr. William Cranfton, ad. Nov. 27, 1589. 
 
 Mr. James Pitcairn, (1611 ;) demitted 1624. 
 
 Mr. William Shetho or Shidow, ad. 1624 ; depofed for immorality Oftober 
 
 7, 1635. 
 Mr. William Barclay, ad. 1635; depofed for malignancy 1644. 
 Mr. William Leviftoun, tr. from Dunbog 1 646 ; conformed to Epifcopacy 
 
 1662. 
 Mr. William Barclay, (reftored 1664) ; died about 1671. 
 Mr. John Hay, (1673); outed 1689. 
 Mr. Henry Hamilton, ad. 1690. 
 Mr. John Forreft, ad. 1691. 
 Mr. William Selkrig, ad. 1692; died 1701. 
 
 Flisk. 
 
 Mr. James Balfour, " perfoune of Flilk" 1561.1 
 
 Mr. Robert Paterfon, (1567.)^ 
 
 Mr. Peter Watfon, (1586.) 
 
 Mr. John Wemyfs, ad. September 1590; became Principal of St. Leo- 
 nard's College in 1592. 
 
 Mr. John Makgill, (1613) ; conformed to Prefbytery 1638; died March 
 22, 1659. 
 
 Mr. William Myles, ad. May 3, 1660; conformed to Epifcopacy 1662; 
 died 1694. 
 Vacant from 1694 to 1697. 
 
 Mr. William Thomfon, ad. May 6, 1697. 
 
 ' He was Lord President of the Court of Sessioiij and is stigmatised by Dr. Robertson as 
 " the most corrupt man of his age." 
 
 ^ Mr. Paterson had also the charge of the kirks of Dunbog and Creichj where Readers 
 officiated. 
 
APPENDIX. 223 
 
 Kings Kettle, or Lathrisk.i 
 
 Mr. Alexander Mure, exhorter, (1567.) 
 
 Mr. John Balfour, vicar, ad. 1573. 
 
 Mr. William Cranftoun, ad. Nov. 1589.2 
 
 Mr. James Pitcairn, ad. ; demitted in 1623. 
 
 Mr. William Cranfton, ad. Dec. 1623; demitted 1626. 
 
 Mr. Robert Cranfton, ad. 1626 ; tr. to Sconie 1632. 
 
 Mr. John Ramfay, ac?. 1633 ; conformed to Prelbytery 1638, and to Epifco- 
 
 pacy 1662; died 1667- 
 Mr. John Ramfay, tr. from Dennino July 1667 ; outed 1689. 
 Mr. James Pitcairn, tr. from Burntifland, 1691. 
 
 KiLMANY. 
 
 Mr. William Ramfay (1565.) 
 
 Mr. James Forfyth, ad. Sept. 24, 1571- 
 
 Mr. Robert Heindfchalls, or Infchaw, (1574.) 
 
 Mr. John Sharpe, (1604,) banifhed by King James, 1606.3 
 
 Vacant in 1 608. 
 Mr. James Thomfon (1611,) conformed to Prefbytery 1638 ; died 1646. 
 Mr. George Thomfon, A. and ,S'. 1639; died Nov. 1661. 
 Mr. Thomas Kinninmouth, ad. Aug. 20, 1663; tr. to Dunfermline, 1666. 
 Mr. Robert Glafford, ^r. from Kemback 1667; tr. to Auchterderran, 1689- 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1692. 
 
 ^ The name of this Parish was anciently Lathrisk, from a place near the west end of the Parish 
 where the church formerly stood. In the beginning of the Seventeenth Century the church 
 was removed to the village of Kettle^ since which time the parish took its present name. 
 
 ^ Mr. William Cranston was appointed to Lathrisk in 1589. Whether he resigned and 
 afterwards resumed the charge is unknown ; hut it appears from the Register of Presentations 
 to Benefices, that a Mr. William Cranston was appointed minister at Lathrisk Dec. 30, 1623, 
 on the translation of Mr. James Pitcairn the last minister. 
 
 ^ He went to France, where he was Professor of Theology at Die in Dauphine ; returned to 
 Scotland in 1640, and was made Professor of Theology at Edinburgh. He was the author of 
 several learned works. He died about 1646. 
 
224 APPENDIX. 
 
 Mr. James Macdougal, ad. 1692; demitted 06t. 22, 1695; died 1696. 
 Mr. Alexander Pitcairn, ad. Feb. 23, 1697- 
 Vacant April 1701. 
 
 LOGIE. 
 
 Mr. Archibald Keith, 1560. See Balmerino. 
 
 Mr. Patrick Auchinleck, (1571.) 
 
 Henry Leache, reader, (1571.) 
 
 Mr. Thomas Forret, vicar ; demitted 1580. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Douglas, ad. March 1580-1. 
 
 Mr. John Lootfute [Lightfoot] (July 1599) ; died 1612. 
 
 Mr. John Durie, tr. from Pittenweem, 1613; conformed to Prelbytery 
 1638; died April 1651. 
 
 Mr. Henry Pitcairn, May 6, 1652; conformed to Epifcopacy 1662; de- 
 posed 1690. 
 
 Mr. George Anderlbn, ad. 1691 ; tr. to Dunbog 1698. 
 
 Mr. John Stark, ad. April 30, 1700. 
 
 MONIMAIL. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Jarden, (1567.)^ 
 
 Mr. Henry Balfour, reader, 1574. 
 
 Mr. George Cok, vicar; demitted 1579. 
 
 Mr. Patrick Arthur, vicar, ad. 1579. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Bennet, tr. from Creich 1585 ; conformed to Pre£bytery 1638 ; 
 died 1640. 
 
 Mr. William Bennet, A. and S. ; conformed to Prelbytery 
 
 1638; tr. to Edinburgh 1641, 
 
 Mr. David Orme, tr. from Newburgh, Dec. 30, 1641 ; conformed to Epif- 
 copacy 1662 ; died June 29, 1684, aged 80. 
 
 Mr. James Rofs, ad. May 20, 1686; outed 1689.^ 
 
 Mr. Edward Jamiefon, ad. 1690 ; died in 1704, aged 80. 
 
 ' Mr. Jarden had also charge of the parish of Collessie. 
 
 ^ Afterwards non-juring Bishop of Glasgow. He died in 1733. 
 
APPENDIX. 225 
 
 MOONSIE OE AUCHTERMOONSIE. 
 
 William Greg, reader, ad. 1576. See Cupae. 
 
 Mr. James Wedderburn, ad. 1625; conformed to Prelbytery 1638; died 
 
 May 1661. 
 Mr. James Wedderburn, yo. A. and S. Sept. 2, 1659; depofed 1662. 
 Mr. James Forfyth, (1664.) 
 Mr. David Bayne, (1675.) 
 Mr. James Rofs, ad. ; outed 1689- 
 
 Mr. Samuel Nairne, ad. 1690; tr. to Errol, 1692. 
 Mr. Andrew Young, ad. Nov. 21, 1693; died 1699. 
 Mr. William Myles, ad. Sept. 12, 1700. 
 
 Newbuegh.^ 
 
 Mr. James Leflie, ad. Oft. 1622 ; died 1630. 
 
 Mr. David Orme, ad. 1631 ; conformed to Prelbytery 1638 ; tr. to Mony- 
 
 mail 1641. 
 Mr. David Raitt, ad. 1642 ; tr. to Dairfie 1645. 
 Mr. Laurence Olipbant, ad. 1646 ; conformed to Epifcopacy 1662. 
 Mr. Robert Bayne, ad. April 11, 1672 ; died June 1684. 
 Mr. William Grant, ad. Aug. 27, 1685 ; outed 1690 ; died 1696. 
 
 Vacant from 1690 to 1698. 
 Mr. Thomas Ferney, ad. Feb. 16, 1698; died May 1699. 
 Mr. Jofeph Pitcairn, ad. May 7, 1700. 
 
 Steathmiglo. 
 
 Mr. George Leflie, (1560.)2 
 Mr. William Braidfuit, (1567.) 
 Mr. Alexander Muir, (1574.) 
 
 1 The parish of Newburgh formed part of that of Abdie previous to 1622, when the Synod 
 separated the burgh from the Landwart, and erected it into a distinct charge. The erection^ 
 however, does not appear to have been ratified by Parliament till 1633. 
 
 2 Mr. Leslie had also the charge of Auchtermuchty. 
 
 2 F 
 
226 APPENDIX. 
 
 Mr. James Balcanqual, (Oftober 1589) ; died 1653. 
 
 Mr. John MoncriefF, (1633.) 
 
 Mr. John Morray, ad. ; conformed to Prefbytery 1 638 ; died Jan. 
 
 1655. 
 Mr. John Rig, tr. from Ferrieportoncraig Sept. 20, 1655 ; conformed to 
 
 Epifcopacy 1662. 
 Mr. David Barclay, ad. ; outed 1689. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Auchmoutie, ad. 1690 ; died 1695. 
 Mr. Thomas Black, ad. Sept. 12, 1695 ; tr. to Weems Od. 1697. 
 Mr. George Gillefpie, ad. May 10, 1699. 
 
 PRESBYTERY OF KIRKALDY. 
 
 Abbotshall. 
 Mr. Patrick Weyms, ad. Nov. 4, 1650 ; depofed 1662 ; died 1667.^ 
 
 Mr. John Bowes, ad. ; depofed Sept. 4, 1690. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Frafer, ad. January 5, 1692; died 1697- 
 Mr. Patrick Melvill, ad. September 29, 1699. 
 
 AUCHTBRDERRAN. 
 
 Mr. George Bofwell, (1567); alive 1583. 
 
 Mr. John Chalmers, (1612) ; conformed to Prefbytery 1638 ; died 1642. 
 
 ' Abbotshall was the hndwa/rt part of the parish of Kirkaldy, from which it was dismem- 
 bered, and erected into a separate charge in 1650. Mr. Weyms was the first minister, and 
 was deposed at the restoration of Episcopacy. He afterwards purchased the estate of Glad- 
 ney in Fife. 
 
APPENDIX. 227 
 
 Mr. John Chalmers, yo., ad. A. and S. to his father May 17, 1638^ died 
 
 Nov. 14, 1662. 
 Mr. William Lindfay, ad. 1663; tr. to Perth April 9, 1668; afterwards 
 
 Bifliop of Dunkeld. 
 Mr. Thomas Kinninmonth, tr. from Dunfermline, 1668. 
 Mr. Robert Glafford, tr. from Kilmanie, 1689 ; depofed Sept. 1690 ; died 
 
 1691. 
 Mr. Thomas Harvey, ad. Oft. 20, 1692 ; demitted Dec. 1699. 
 Mr. John Auchinleck, ad. December 18, 1700. 
 
 AUCHTERTOOL. 
 
 Mr. Peter Blaikwood, (1567.) See Aberdour. 
 
 William Thailand, reader, 1574<. 
 
 Mr. James TuUis, ad. ; died 1604. 
 
 Mr, David Martyn, ad. March 1605; died 1635. 
 
 Mr. William Bell, ad. Dec. 1, 1636 ; conformed to Prelbytery 1638 ; tr. to 
 
 Dronl641. 
 Mr. Jofua Meldrum, ad. Feb. 17, 1642; tr. to Kinghorn June 26, 1651. 
 Mr. Andrew Walker, ad. April 28, 1652 ; conformed to Epifcopacy 1662 ; 
 
 tr. to 
 Mr. John Wilkie, ad. 1664; died March 18, 1665. 
 Mr. Thomas Litfler, ad. 1665 ; tr. to Aberdour 1668. 
 Mr. Henry Balfour, ; depofed for non-conformity June 22, 1693. 
 
 Mr. Martin Shanks, ad. Sept. 20, 1694; tr. to Newhills 1696. 
 Mr. Andrew Eliot, ad. February 29, 1700. 
 
 Ballingray. 
 Mr. Alex. Wardlaw, eshorter, 1560. See Kinross. 
 
 Mr. David Anderfon, ac?. 1617 ; conformed to Prefbytery 1638 ; died 1640. 
 Mr. Robert Bruce, ad. March 11, 1641 ; conformed to Epifcopacy 1662; 
 died 1669. 
 
228 APPENDIX. 
 
 Mr. James Martin, tr. from Auchtermuchty Dec. 1669- 
 Mr. Henry Malcolm, ad. ; outed 1689. 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1702. 
 Mr. Andrew Wardroper, tr. from Kirkaldie April 30, 1702. 
 
 Burntisland. 1 
 
 Mr. Andrew Lamb, (1590;) tr. to Leith 1602; afterwards Bifhop of 
 
 Brechin 1606. 
 Mr. William Watfon, 1606 ; tr. to Markinch 1616. 
 Dr. John Mitchelfon ;2 tr. from Markinch 1616; depofed Feb. 7, 1639. 
 Mr. Andrew Leflie, ad. January 30, 1640; died 1643. 
 Mr. John Smith, tr. from Leflie, Odober 18, 1643 ; tr. to Edinburgh 1648. 
 Mr. George Nairne, tr. from Cameron Augufl 15, 1649 ; depofed 1662; 
 
 died 1670. 
 Mr. George Johnflon, ad. ; outed 1688 ; formally depofed Nov. 20, 
 
 1691. 
 Mr. James Pitcairn, ad. 1688 ; tr. to 
 Mr. James Inglis, tr. from St. Martins Auguft 15, 1693 ; depofed for error 
 
 in doftrine 1699. 
 Mr. John Cleghorn, ad. May 7, 1701. 
 
 Dysert. — 1st Minister. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Forrefter, (1567.) 
 
 Mr. Robert Danielfton, ad. ; died 1573. 
 
 Mr. George Scot, ad. May 25, 1574; died 1582. 
 
 Mr. John Young, ad. Oaober 25, 1582; died 1584. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Wood, ad. November 1584. 
 
 Mr. William Murray, ad. March, 1584-5.^ 
 
 ' In 1567 Burntisland, formerly called Wester Kinghorn, as part of the cure of Mr. Thomas 
 Biggar, minister at Easter Kinghorn, was under the charge of Mr. John Brown, exhorter. It 
 was erected into a separate parish before 1606. 
 
 ^ He wrote a Defence of Kneeling at the Communion, octavo, London, 1620. 
 
 ^ Mr. Murray was the father of William first Earl of Dysart, — Wood's Peer aye. 
 
APPENDIX. 229 
 
 Mr. William Nairne,i ad. 1619 ; conformed to Prefbytery 1638 ; died 
 January 1653. 
 
 Mr. James Wilfon, ad. 1653 ; depofed 1661. 
 
 Mr. John Robertfon, tr. from Kirkaldie Oft. 29, 1661 ; tr. to Edinburgh 
 Nov. 1662. 
 
 Mr. John Anderfon, ad. Feb. 1664 ; retained his charge after the Revo- 
 lution, and died in 1707- 
 
 Dysert. — 2d Minister. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Hogg,^ ad. 1616; depofed for contumacy, April 1620. 
 
 Mr. William Spittal, ad. 1626; demitted 1635. 
 
 Mr. Mungo Law, ad. 1636; conformed to Prefbytery 1638; tr. to Edin- 
 burgh 1644.3 
 
 Mr. James Wilfon, ad. 1644; admitted to the 1ft charge 1653. 
 
 Mr. James Blair, ad. April 1655 ; died Oft. 21, 1655. 
 
 Mr. Robert Honyman, tr. from Newburn March 1657 ; conformed to 
 Epifcopacy 1662 ; tr. to Cupar Aug. 6, 1663. 
 
 Vacant from 1663 to 1669. 
 
 Mr. Robert Lundin, ad. Sept. 1669. 
 
 Mr. James Arbuthnot, ad. 1686; outed 1689- 
 
 Mr. Andrew Wedderburn, ad. 1688 ; died 1694. 
 Vacant from 1694 to 1699. 
 
 Mr. David Low, ad. Sept. 13, 1699; died 1703. 
 
 Kennoway. 
 Mr. John Symfon, (1567.) ;* died 1582. 
 
 ' He was the author of " The Pearle of Prayers." 
 
 ^ Although Mr. Hogg appears as 2d minister in 1616^ that charge was not instituted til) 
 1625, (see p. 104), to which Mr. Spittal was admitted in April 1627. Mr. Hogg was after- 
 wards minister of Kennoway. 
 
 ' He was one of the six ministers who protested against the surrender of Edinhurgh Castle, 
 and died a prisoner in England in 1660. 
 
 ■* Mr. Symson had also Scoonie under his charge ; and Mr. Alexander Sauchy officiated as 
 vicar at Kennoway. 
 
230 APPENDIX. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Sauchy, vicar, ac?. 1574; died 1575. 
 
 Mr. Robert Wood, ad. Dec. 4, 1582. 
 
 Mr. William Scot, (1602). 
 
 Mr. George Nairne, tr. from Kemback 1604; died 1610. 
 
 Mr. James Symfon, ad. Aug. 20, 1611 ; tr. to Kirkaldy 1627. 
 
 Mr. Frederick Carmichaell, tr. from Kirkaldie 1627; conformed to Pref- 
 
 bytery 1638 ; tr. to Markinch June 11, 1640. 
 Mr. Thomas Hogg, ad. June 25, 1640 ; died June 21, 1652. 
 Mr. Robert Mercer, ad. Jan. 27, 1653 ; conformed to Epifcopacy 1662. 
 Mr. George Chalmers, ad. ; outed 1689. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Ruffell, ad. Odober 8, 1690. 
 
 KiNGHORN. 
 
 Mr. David Wood, ad 1561.1 
 
 Mr. Thomas Biggar, ad. July 18, 1570. 
 
 Mr. Robert Rait, reader, (1576.) 
 
 Mr. John Scrimgeour, (1615 ;) depofed 1620. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Scrimgeour, ad. 1620; outed 1639. 
 
 Mr. John MoncreiiF, tr. from Colleffie, Dec. 12, 1639; died 1650. 
 
 Mr. Jofua Meldrum, tr. from Auchtertool June 26, 1651 ; conformed to 
 
 Epifcopacy 1662; tr. to Edinburgh Nov. 5, 1662. 
 Dr. Gilbert Lyon, ad. May 20, 1663 ; died 1685. 
 Mr. Patrick Lyon, ad. 1686 ; fufpended by the Prelbytery Sept. 1690.^ 
 
 KiNGLASSIE. 
 
 Mr. David Stirk, reader, ad. 1567. See Markinch. 
 
 1 Mr, David was required by the Superintendant of Fife (January 1562), " to ask for- 
 giveness on his knees from John Brown, reidar in Kinghorn, for calling him hypocrite, rascally 
 knave, idolater, and massmonger, and to confess his fault before the congregation of Kinghorn, 
 and then to be deprived of his ministry for some time, at the discretion of the Superintendent.'' 
 — Wodrow's Bio. CoU. printed by the Maitland Club, p. 461. 
 
 ^ Mr. Lyon retained his charge after the Revolution. 
 
'APPENDIX. 231 
 
 Mr. John Rynd, exhorter, ad. Feb. 5, 1570-1. 
 Mr. Mathew Valange, ad. ; died 1571. 
 Mr. George Ramfay, ad. 1572; died 1611. 
 Mr. James Wilfon, ad. 1611 ; died 1630. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Melvill, " brother to the Laird of Raith," ad. Dec. 16, 1630 ; 
 conformed to Prefbytery 1638. 
 
 Mr. Alexander MonrOj ir. from Dunfermhne 1676 ; tr. to Weems 
 
 Mr. David Bean, ad. ; demitted October 9, 1690. 
 
 Mr. Robert Elliot, tr. from Linton in Tweedale Sept. 4, 1691 ; died 1704. 
 
 KiRKALDIE. 
 
 Mr. George Scot, (1567 ;) tr. to Dyfart 1574. 
 
 Mr. James Moutray, vicar, demitted 1575. 
 
 Mr. Stephen Wilfon, vicar, ad. May 1576. 
 
 Mr. John Mitchelfon, (I6ll.)i 
 
 Mr. John Gillefpie, ad. 1614 ; tr. to 1626. 
 
 Mr. Frederick Carmiehael, appointed April 21, 1627; tr. to Kennoway 
 
 Auguft 1627. 
 Mr. James Symfon. tr. from Kennoway Auguft 1627; conformed to 
 
 Prefbytery 1638; died 1665.^ 
 Mr. George Ogilvie, tr. from Portmoak 1665; died 1676. 
 Mr. James Williamfon, ad. ; outed 1688; and formally depofed by 
 
 the Synod July 22, 1690. 
 Mr. Robert Rule, ad. July 24, 1688 ; tr. to Stirling April 1693. 
 
 Vacant from 1693 to 1697- 
 Mr. Archibald Riddell, tr. from Weems May 1697 ; tr. to Edinburgh 1702. 
 Mr. John Wilfon, tr. from Portmoak 1702 ; tr. to North Leith 
 
 ' Mr. Mitchelson was at the same time minister of Markinchj to which parish alone he 
 hetook himself in 1614. 
 
 ^ He died in January 1 665, " a man of full days, and who had good skill of herhs." — La- 
 mont's Diary. 
 
232 APPENDIX. 
 
 KiRKALDiE. — 2d Minister. 
 
 Mr. Robert Dowglas, (1630) ; conformed toPrefbytery 1638 ; tr. to Edin- 
 burgh 1641.1 
 
 Mr. Patrick Gillefpie, ad. April 14, 1642 ; tr. to Glafgow 1648.2 
 
 Mr. Kenneth Logie, ad. Feb. 1650; died Dec. 1669. 
 
 Mr. John Robertfon, ad. Dec. 1658 ; tr. to Dyfart 1661. 
 
 Mr. Ludovick Gordon, ad. ; outed 1688. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Wardroper, ad. June 30, 1692 ; tr. to Ballingray April 30, 
 1702. 
 
 Leslie. 
 
 Andrew Angus, reader, 1574. See Markinch. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Putie, (1611 ;) conformed to Prelbytery 1638; died 1641. 
 
 Mr. John Smyth, A. and S. to Mr. Putie, ad. Dec. 11, 1634; conformed 
 
 to Prefbytery 1638; tr. to Burntifland 1643. 
 Mr. Thomas Black, ad. 1645 ; outed in 1663. 
 
 Mr. William Mitchell, ad. 1688; tr. to Dundee Feb. 19, 1691. 
 
 Mr. John Anderfon, ad. June 30, 1691 ; tr. to St. Leonards Sept. 1, 1697. 
 
 Mr. John Shaw, tr. from Newtoun Nov. 9, 1698 ; tr. to South Leith 1708. 
 
 Markinch. 
 Mr. Peter Watfon, (1567.)^ 
 
 Mr. John Mitchelfon, (1611) ;* tr. to Burntinand 1615. 
 
 1 At the Coronation of Charles the 2d at Scone, Mr. Douglas preached, and conducted the 
 religious part of that ceremony. 
 
 ^ He was at the same time Principal of the University, hut was ejected at the Restoration. 
 He died ahout 1670. 
 
 ^ Mr. Watson had also charge of the kirks of Kinglassie, Leslie, and Portmoak, where 
 readers officiated. In the heginning of the seventeenth Century, the small parsonage of Kirk- 
 forthar was annexed to this parish. 
 
 ■* Mr. Mitchelson had at the same time charge of the church of Kirkaldie. 
 
APPENDIX. 233 
 
 Mr. William Watfon, ad. March 1616 ; died 1619. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Lawmonth, ad. 1619; depofed Feb. 7, 1639. 
 
 Mr. Frederick Carmicliaell, tr. from Kennoway, June 11, 1641 ; died May 
 
 3, 1667. 
 -Mr. John Ramfay, tr. from Scoonie, May 6, 1668. 
 Dr. John Middleton, ad. 1684; demitted 1695. 
 
 Vacant from 1695 to 1697- 
 Mr. William Mackie, tr. from Portmoak, 1697; died 1699. 
 Mr. Jofeph Drew, tr. from New Monkland, April 30, 1701 ; tr. to the 
 
 Principality of St. Leonards College, 1708. 
 
 Portmoak. 
 
 Mr. John Rynd, ewhorter, ad. 1567- See Markinch. 
 
 Mr. Robert Winrame, ad. ; did 1573. 
 
 Mr. Henry Forfyth, vicar, ad. 1574. 
 
 Mr. John Wilkie, (1611) ; died 1632. 
 
 Mr.Harie Wilkie, ad. Feb. 25, 1633; conformed to Prefbytery 1638; tr. 
 
 to Weems Nov. 30, 1642. 
 Mr. George Ogilvie, ad. Sept. 13, 1643; conformed to Epifcopacy 1662 ; 
 
 tr. to Kirkaldie in 1665. 
 Mr. Walter Bruce, ad. 1666. 
 Mr. John Bruce, (1669;) outed 1688; but formally depofed Sept. 4, 
 
 1690; died 1695. 
 Mr. William Mackie, ad. 1688; tr. to Markinch 1697. 
 Mr. John Wilfon, ad. Nov. 24, 1698; tr. to Kirkaldie, 1702. 
 
 Scoonie. 
 
 Mr. John Symfon, (1567.) See Kennoway. 
 
 Mr. Allan Lawmonth, (1585) ; died 1632. 
 Mr. Thomas Lawmonth, Affiftant to his father. May 1614. 
 Mr. Walter Lawmonth, do. Oft. 27, 1627 ; tr. to Scone 1631. 
 Mr. Robert Cranfloun, tr. from Kettle 1632; conformed to Prefbytery 
 1638; died 1643. 
 
 2 G 
 
234 APPENDIX. 
 
 Mr. Alexander MoncreifF, ad. September 26, 1643 ; depofed 1662. 
 Mr. John Ramfay, ad. Aug. 14, 1662; tr. to Markinch, May 6, 1668. 
 Mr. Robert Wood, ad. Nov. 18, 1669. 
 Mr. John Blair, ad. . ^ 
 
 Weems. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Forrefter, (1567.) 
 
 Mr. John TuUais, (1586,) alive 1619. 
 
 Mr. Patrick Mearns, ad. Sept. 8, 1636 ; depofed 1638. 
 
 Mr. George Gillefpie, ad. April 26, 1638. 
 
 Mr. Harie Wilkie, tr. from Portmoak, Nov. 30, 1642; conformed to 
 
 Epifcopacy 1662; died Oft. 7, 1664, 
 Mr. James Nairne, ad. May 1665. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Monro, tr. from Kinglaffie ;' tr. to St. Andrews 
 
 Mr. Alexander Scares, ; outed 1688. 
 
 Mr. William TuUideph, ad. 1688; made Principal of St. Leonards, 1691- 
 Mr. Archibald Riddel, ad. Sept. 28, 1691 ; tr. to Kirkaldie, May 20, 1697. 
 Mr. Thomas Black, tr. from Strathmiglo, Oa,. 14, 1697 ; tr. to Perth, April 
 
 1698. 
 Mr. James Grierfon, ad. Sept. 22, 1698; tr. to Edinburgh, 1710. 
 
 PRESBYTERY OF DUNFERMLINE. 
 
 Aberdour. 
 
 Mr. John Ramfay, ad. 1560 to the kirks of Aberdour and Torrie. 
 Mr. Peter Blaikwood, (1567;) tr. to Aberdeen, 1586.2 
 
 * Mr. Blair continued minister after the Revolution, although not in communion with the 
 Presbytery. 
 
 ^ Mr. Blaikwood appears to have had the kirks of Carnock, Saline, Aberdour, Auchtertool, and 
 Dalgetie, in his charge. He was assisted by " John Paterson, reidare at Dalgetie and Aber- 
 dour, and Mr. John Pairfull, and Mr. Walter Balcanquell, exhorterS." 
 
APPENDIX. 235 
 
 Mr. Andrew Kirk, ad. May 1587- 
 
 Mr. Patrick Carmichael, ad. 1606. 
 
 Mr. William Patton, ad. ; died 1634. 
 
 Mr. Walter Stewart, ad. 1635 ; tr. to the Provoftry of Orkney 1636. 
 
 Mr. Robert Bruce, ad. 1637; conformed to Prefbytery 1638, and to Epif- 
 
 copacy 1662; died 1667. 
 Mr. Thomas Litfter, tr. from Auchtertool, Sept. 16, 1668. 
 Mr. Robert Johnfton ad. ; outed 1689. 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1697. 
 Mr. David Cummine, ad. February 24, 1697 ; died 1701. 
 Mr. Alexander Scot, ad. September 24, 1702. 
 
 Beath. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Stewin, reader^ 1569. 
 
 Mr. Harie Smyth, ad. 1644 ;i conformed to Epifcopacy 1662. 
 
 Mr. George Gray, ad. ; demitted 1690. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Steedman, ad. June 9, 1691. 
 
 Carnock. 
 
 Rychart Broun, reader, (1567-) 
 
 Mr. Peter Blaikwood, ad. 1571 ; tr. to Aberdeen, 1586. 
 
 Mr. James Stewart, ad. 1586; tr. to Saline, May 1587. 
 
 Mr. John Row, ad. 1592 ; continued to 1646. 
 
 Mr. George Belfrage, ad. June 2, 1647 ; depofed July 1664. 
 
 Mr. John Schaw, late minifter at Kells, ad. Feb. 1, 1665 ; tr. to Kinnaird 
 
 in 1679? 
 Mr. Thomas Marlhall, ad. 1679 ; outed 1689. 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1694. 
 Mr. William Innes, ad. Oft. 18, 1693 ; tr. to Thurfo 1697. 
 Mr. James Hog, ad. Augufl 23, 1699 ; continued to 1734. 
 
 ' Beath was united with Aberdour and Dalgetie in one charge till 1643, when it was erected 
 into a separate parish, of which Mr. Harie Smyth was the first minister. His stipend was con- 
 tributed by the different Presbyteries. See p. 154. 
 
236 APPENDIX. 
 
 Cleish. 
 
 Mr. John Anderfon, reader, 1567. 
 
 Mr. John Henderfon, vicar, ad. April 30, 1575 ; died 1581. 
 
 Mr. William Lumfden, ad. ; died 1586. 
 
 Mr. Edmond Myles, who was admitted vicar in 1582, and minifier Sept. 
 1586; demitted 1634. 
 
 Mr. James Carmichaell, ad. 1634; conformed to Prefbytery 1638; de- 
 mitted Oa. 17, 1649. 
 
 Mr. James Hackftoun or Halkerfton, ad. Jiily 8, 1651 ; conformed to 
 Epifcopacy 1662. 
 
 Mr. William Hackftoun, ad. ; demitted 1690. 
 
 Mr. Thomas James, ad. 1691 ; demitted July 6, 1698.^ , 
 Vacant from 1695 to 1700. 
 
 Mr. John Gib, tr. from Muckart, March 31, 1701. 
 
 CuLROss. — 1st Minister. 
 
 Mr. John Dykes,^ (1567) ; confined by order of King James 1607. 
 Mr. Robert Colvill, ad. ; died 1630. 
 
 Mr. John Duncan, ad. 1631 ; conformed to Prefbytery 1638 ; died 1655. 
 Mr. Robert Edmiftoun, ad. July 2, 1649, helper to Mr. Duncan ; depofed 
 
 November 27, 1667. 
 Mr. Robert Wright, ad. 1662 ; outed 1689. 
 Mr. James Frazer of Brae, ad. 1689 ; died 1699. 
 
 CuLRoss. — 2d Minister. 
 
 Mr. Mathew Fleming, ad. Dec. 24, 1656. 
 Mr. Alexander Young, ; outed 1689. 
 
 ' Mr. James was appointed minister of the Scottish African Company, and died on his 
 passage to Darien in 1699. 
 
 " Mr. Dykes had also the parishes of Tulliallan and Clackmannan under his charge. He 
 was assisted hy " Walter Myllar, exhortar," and " Rohert Maxwell, reidare." 
 
APPENDIX. 237 
 
 Vacant from 1689 to 1698. 
 Mr. George Mair, ad. September 2, 1698. 
 
 Dalgetie. 
 
 John Paterfon, reader, 1567- See Aberdoue. 
 
 John Brounhill, reader, 1574. 
 Mr. Alexander Stephen, mcar, ad. June 14, 1575. 
 Mr. Andrew Donaldfon,i 1644; outed 1664 ; alive at the Revolution. 
 Mr. John Corfar, late minifter of Leith, ad. January 27, 1669, and con- 
 tinued to 1680. 
 Mr. John Lumfdaine, ad. 1680, and continued to 1687- 
 Mr. George Gray, ad. 1687; outed 1688. 
 Mr. Andrew Donaldfon, reftored 1688 ; died 1695. 
 Mr. Archibald Campbell, ad. Aug. 27, 1696, and continued to 1717. 
 
 Dunfermline. — 1st Minister. 
 
 Mr. David Fergufon, ad. 1560 ; died 1598. 
 
 Mr. John FairfuU, ad. about 1598; (alive 1609.) 
 
 Mr. Andrew Forrefter, ad. about 1598 ; demitted 1615 ; and was after- 
 wards minifter of CoUace 1 61 9. 
 
 Mr. John Murray, ad. 1615 ; depofed for nonconformity to the Articles of 
 Perth 1622 ; died 1632. 
 
 Mr. Harie Macgill, ad. 1622 ; conformed to Prefbytery 1638; died 1642. 
 
 Mr. Robert Kay, ad. 15 Jan. 1645 ; conformed to Epilcopacy 1662 ; de- 
 mitted November 1665. 
 
 Dr. William Pierfon, tr. from Paifley; ad. Jan. 17, 1666; tr. to Stirling 
 1676. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Dunbar, ad. Oftober 19, 1676 ; died March 22, 1678. 
 
 Mr. Robert Norie, ad. Sept. 18, 1678 ; tr. to Dundee 1686. 
 
 Mr. James Grahame, «</! 1687; depofed by the Synod June 1701, but 
 continued to officiate till 1710, when he died. 
 
 ' Dalgety was erected into a separate parish in 1643, to which Mr. Donaldson was ad- 
 mitted minister. See p. 127. 
 
238 APPENDIX. 
 
 Dunfermline. — 2d Minister. 
 
 Mr. Samuel Row, ad. 1638.1 
 
 Mr. William Oliphant, ad. 15 Jan. 1645 ; died July 1662. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Kinninmonth, tr. from Kilmany July 8, 1666 ; tr. to Auchr. 
 
 terderan 1668. 
 
 Vacant from 1668 to 1673. 
 Mr. Alexander Monro, ad. April 7, 1673 ; tr. to Kinglaflie 1676. 
 Mr. John Balneves, ad. Nov. 8, 1676 ; tr. to Dumbarnie 1680. 
 Mr. Simon Couper, ad. May 17, 1681 ; depofed by the Prelbytery Dec. 
 
 28, 1693, but continued to officiate till 1710. 
 Mr. John Gray, tr. from Orwell 1688. 
 Mr. William Gullane, ad. Aug. 24, 1692; tr. to Ladykirk Nov. 1694. 
 
 Vacant from 1695 to 1701. 
 Mr. Hugh Kemp, tr. from Forgan May I, nO\; tr. to Carnbee 1705. 
 
 Inverkeithing.2 
 
 Mr. John Huchefon, (1569) 
 
 Mr. John Burn, reader at Roflyth, ad. Nov. 1570; died 1611. 
 
 Mr. Robert Roch, ad. July 30, 1611 ; conformed to Prefbytery 1638 ; died 
 
 1640. 
 Mr. Walter Bruce, ad. 1641 ; conformed to Epifcopacy 1662. 
 Mr. David Lauder, (1677.) 
 Mr. Alexander Irvine, ; outed 1689. 
 
 Mr. Robert Hodge, ad. Nov. 22, 1688; died 1691. 
 Mr. Samuel Charters, ad. Auguft 25, 1692. 
 
 Kinross. 
 Mr. James Dowie, (1567-)* 
 
 ^Mr. Row was merely assistant to Mr. Macgill; the parish of Dunfermline was only made 
 collegiate in 1645, when Mr. Kay and Mr. Oliphaut were admitted to the charge of the parish 
 on the same day. 
 
 ° The west part of this parish was formerly the separate Parish of Rosyth. 
 
 ^ Mr. Dowie had also in his cure the kirks of Orwell and Ballingray, where Mr. Walter 
 Balfour and Mr. Alexander Wardlaw officiated as exhorters. 
 
APPENDIX. 239 
 
 Mr. John Coldin or Cowdon, (1607); conformed to Prefbytery 1638; 
 
 died 1640. 
 Mr. George Coldin, ad. 1641 ; died April 1665. 
 Mr. James Forfyth, tr. from Monzie Nov. 22, 1665. 
 Mr. Henrie Chriftie, (1682); outed 1689.^ 
 Mr. William Spence, (1689). 
 
 Vacant from 1690 to 1699. 
 Mr. Robert M'Gill, ad. April 27, 1699. 
 
 MUCKAET. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Fotheringhame, ad.\Q\5; conformed to Prefbytery 1638.2 
 
 Orwell. 
 
 Mr. Walter Balfour, ewliorter, 1567- See Kinross. 
 
 Thomas Broun, reader, 1574. 
 
 Mr. Patrick Geddie, (1614) ; conformed to Prefbytery 1638 ; died 1656. 
 
 Mr. John Gray, A. and S. to Mr. Geddie, ad. March 20, 1650; outed 
 
 1662 ; was alive at the Revolution. 
 Mr. Alexander Malcolm, ad. July 29, 1663. 
 Mr. Alexander Shaw, ad. May 17, 1665. 
 Mr. Alexander Lundie, ; tr. to Carnbee, April 27, 1681. 
 
 Mr. Charles M'Kinnon, ad. 1681 ; outed 1688. 
 Mr. John Gray, reftored 1688 ; but loofed from the charge by the Synod 
 
 and tr. to Dunfermline 1688. 
 Mr. Andrew Thomfon, ad. Sept. 27, 1688. 
 
 ' Consecrated a non-juring Bishop in 1709, and died in 1718. 
 
 2 In October 1C32, Mr. Fotheringhame was ordained by the Diocesan Synod " in al tym 
 cumming, to resort to the Presbytrie of Dunfermling as a member theirof in al things, and not 
 to the Presbytrie of Auchterarder," But in October 1639, the parish was rejoined to that 
 Presbytery. 
 
240 APPENDIX. 
 
 Saline. 
 
 James Blaikwood, exhorter, ad. Dec. 25, 1567 ; tr. to Sanquhar 1575. 
 
 Mr. Peter Blaikwood, ad. June 29, 1568. See Aberdour. 
 
 Mr. James Steuart, ad. May 1587- 
 
 Mr. William Marftiall, ; conformed to Prelbytery 1638; died 1649- 
 
 Mr. James Oliphant, ad. Oft. 14, 1650 ; died Feb. 1658. 
 
 Mr. John Anderfon, ad. Sept. 28,1659 ; conformed to Epifcopacy 1662. 
 
 Mr. James Lindfay, ad. March 29, 1664. 
 
 Mr. John Johnfton, ad. ; depofed at the ReTolution. 
 
 Vacant from 1690 to 1695. 
 Mr. John Wylie, ad. December 31, 1695; tr. to Clackmannan, 1700. 
 Mr. Patrick Plenderleith, ad. September 19, 1701. 
 
 TORRYBURN. 
 
 Mr. John Huchefon, (1569.)^ 
 
 William Lawfon, reader, 1574. 
 
 Mr. William Home, ad. ; died 1616. 
 
 Mr. Robert Thomfon, ad. Auguft 1616 ; died September 1628. 
 
 Mr. James Sibbald, ad. 1629 ; conformed to Prefbytery 1638, and to 
 
 Epifcopacy 1662; died May 1667- 
 Mr. James Aird, ad. July 15, 1668 ; outed 1690. 
 
 Vacant from 1690 to 1695. 
 Mr. Allan Logan, ad. July 24, 1695. 
 
 ' The parish of Crombie was also in Mr. Hutcheson's charge, and was united to Torryburn 
 previously to 1622. 
 
INDEX 
 
 2 H 
 
INDEX. 
 
 Abbotshall Parish, Ministers of, 226. 
 
 Abdie Parish, Ministers of, 216; Plantation of 
 
 Kirk of, 97 ; Visitation of Kirk of, 31. 
 Abercromby, David of Gourdie, 46, 53, 66. 
 Abercroniby, Lady, 168. 
 Abercromby Parish, Ministers of, 201. 
 Abercromby, Thomas, of Pitealpie, 46, 53, 66. 
 Aberdour Parish, Ministers of, 234. 
 Act for restraining Vices, 124, 168. 
 Act for Sanctification of the Sabbath, 151. 
 Adams, Mr. Colin, m. of Kilrennie and Easter- 
 
 Anstruther, 117, 155, 168, 169, 177, 202, 
 
 208. 
 Adamsone, John, 24, 94<. 
 Adesone, Gavine, 2. 
 Adie, Laird of, 170. 
 
 Admestoun, Mr. John, vicar of Crail, 204. 
 Aird, Mr. James, m. of Torrybuni, 240. 
 Airlie, Kirk of, 9. 
 Airth, James, 117. 
 Alton, James of Kinnadie, 117. 
 Alton, James, 108. 
 Alton, John, 60. 
 Aitoune, Laird of, 26, 156. 
 Alchioner, Mr. John, 39. 
 Alexander, John, 119. 
 Alexander, Mr, John, m. of Dysart, 225, 
 Alexander, Mr, John, m. of Forgan, 206. 
 Alexander, Mr. John, m. of Cults, 156, 178, 
 
 218, 219. 
 Allan, Mr. Andrew, m. of Clovay, 81. 
 Allardeis, Laird of, 2, 50. 
 Ambros, Mr. Thomas, m. of Slammane-mure, 24. 
 
 Anabaptists, 176, 180. 
 
 Anderson, Mr. Alex., m. of Kemback, 207. 
 
 Anderson, Mr. Andrew, 39. 
 
 Anderson, Andrew, 151, 156. 
 
 Anderson, Mr. David, m. of Ballingray, 92, 118, 
 
 227. 
 Anderson, Mr. George, m. of Dunhoig, 22 1 , 224. 
 Anderson, Mr. John, Prin. & m, St. Leonards, 
 
 213, 232, 
 Anderson, Mr. John, m. St. Andrews, 212. 
 Anderson, Mr, John, yo., m. St. Andrews, 212. 
 Anderson, Mr. John, m. of Saline, 240. 
 Anderson, Mr. John, m. of Dysert, 229. 
 Anderson, John, reader, Cleish, 236. 
 Anderson, John, 100. 
 Anderson, Robert, 179. 
 Andrews, St., Harbour and Bridge ruuied by the 
 
 Storm, 179. 
 Andrews, St., Library of University, 56. 
 Andrews, St. Parish, Ministers of, 211, 212. 
 
 Professors of, 213, 214, 215. 
 Andrews, St., Presbytery of, 117, 124, 155, 201, 
 Andrews, St., Synod held in Chapel of the Castle, 
 
 76. 
 Angus, Andrew, reader, Leslie, 232. 
 Anstruther Agnes, accused of Witchcraft, 61, 
 
 71, 75, 76, 79. 
 Anstruther-Easter, Bridge, Contribution for, 198, 
 Anstruther-Easter Parish, Ministers of, 202, 
 Anstruther, John, reader, Kilrennie, 208. 
 Anstruther-Wester Parish, Ministers of, 202. 
 Arbroath, Harbour of, 38. 
 Arbnrthnot, Laird of, 2. 
 
244 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Arbuthnotj Mr. James^ m. of Dysart, 229. 
 
 Arnot, David, 178. 
 
 Arnot, James of Fernie, 122, 127, 129, 130. 
 
 Arnot, John, 59.. 
 
 Arnot, Laird of, 118, 170. 
 
 Arnot, Mr. Thomas, m. of Cupar, 220. 
 
 Arnot, Mr. William, m. of Abdie, 216. 
 
 Arthur, Mr. John, m. of Carnbee, 203, 205, 
 
 Arthur, Mr. Patrick, vicar, Monimail, 224'. 
 
 Assembly, General, Acts to be printed, 120. 
 
 Auchinleck, Mr. Alex. m. of Dunboig, 221. 
 
 Auchinleck, Mr. Andrew, m. of Largo, 209. 
 
 Auchinleck, Mr. Andrew, m. of Dennino, 205, 
 
 Auchinleck, Mr. John, m. of Largo, 209, 210. 
 
 Auchinleck, Mr. John, m. of St. Andrews, 212. 
 
 Auchinleck, Mr. John, wj.of Auchterderran, 227. 
 
 Auchinleck, John, 183. 
 
 Auchinleck. Mr. Pat m. of Balmerino, 217, 224. 
 
 Auchinleck, Mr. Thomas, m. of Anstruther- 
 
 Wester, 202. 
 Auchmoutie, Mr. Alex., m. of Strathmiglo, 226. 
 Auchmuty, yo. Laird of, 156, 161. 
 Auchterlony, Mr. John, m. of Balmerino, 217. 
 Auchterlony, John, Adulterer, 183, 184. 
 Auchterderran Parish, Ministers of, '226, 
 Auchterderran, Visitation of Church of, 198. 
 Auchtermuchty Parish, Ministers of, 216. 
 Auchtertool Parish, Ministers of, 227. 
 
 B 
 
 Baderstone, David, 24. 
 
 Balbirnie Bridge, Contribution for Building, 197. 
 
 Balcanquall, Laird of, 156. 
 
 Balcanquall, Mr. James, m. of Strathmiglo, 226. 
 
 Balcolraie, Laird of, 2, 8. 
 
 Balfour, Mr. Alexander, m. of Abdie^ 117, 127, 
 
 156, 178, 181, 216. 
 Balfour of Baledmonth, 61. 
 Balfour, David, of Sandfuird, 156. 
 Balfour, David, 167, 177. 
 Balfour, Duncan, 59. 
 Balfour, Elspat, 13, 14, 37. 
 Balfour, Henry, reader Monimail, 224. 
 Balfour, Mr. Henrie, m. of Collcssie, 83, 1 07, 2 1 8. 
 Balfour, Mr. Henrie, m. of Auchtertool, 227. 
 
 Balfour, James, 13. 
 
 Balfour, James of Northtarrie, 41. 
 
 Balfour, Mr. James, m. of Plisk, 222. 
 
 Balfour, Mr. John, m. of Cults, 219. 
 
 Balfour, Mr. John, m. of Kettle, 223. 
 
 Balfour of Mountquhaney, 61. 
 
 Balfour, Mr. Walter, exhorter, Orwell, 239. 
 
 Balgillo, Laird of, 2. 
 
 Ballendene, Mr. William, uicar of Kilconquhar, 
 207. 
 
 Ballingray Parish, Ministers of, 227. 
 
 Balmule, Laird of, 157. 
 
 Balneves, Mr. Alexander, 12, 16, 39. 
 
 Balneves, Mr, John, m. of Dunfermline, 238. 
 
 Balmerinoch, Lord, 68, 69. 
 
 Balmerinoch Parish, Ministers of, 217. 
 
 Balvaird, David, 27. 
 
 Balvaird, Lord of, 170. 
 
 Bannat3Tie, Mr. Adam, m. Falkland, 222. 
 
 Bannatyne, Mr. Adam, 43. 
 
 Baptisms in private houses prohibited, 196. 
 
 Barbadoes, Woman sent to for Adultery, 184. 
 
 Barclay, Dr. David, m. St. Andrews, 212. 
 
 Barclay, Mr. David, m. Strathmiglo, 226. 
 
 Barclay, Sir David of Cullerney, 117, 128. 
 
 Barclay, Mr. John, 181. 
 
 Barclay, Mr. John, m. of Dennino, 205. 
 
 Barclay, Robert, 86. 
 
 Barclay, Mr. William, m. of Falkland, 116 ; de- 
 posed, 141, 222. 
 
 Barrie, Visitation of Kirk of, 13. 
 
 Barron, Mr. John, m. of Kemback, 110, 118, 
 147, 149, 156, 207. 
 
 Barron, Mr. John, professor, St. Salvators, 213, 
 215. 
 
 Bawgownie, Gudeman of, 29. 
 
 Baxter, Lilias, 138. 
 
 Baxter, Mr. Thomas, »j. of Dunboig, 117, 221. 
 
 Baxter, Mr. Thomas, m. of Creich, 218. 
 
 Bayne, Mr. David, m. of Moonzie, 225. 
 
 Bayne, Mr. Robert, m. of Newburgh, 225. 
 
 Bean, Mr. David, m. of Kinglassie, 231. 
 
 Beath Parish, Ministers of, 235. 
 
 Beatoune, Alexander, 139, 
 
 Beatoune, David of Carsgowrie, accused of not 
 
INDEX. 
 
 245 
 
 Bedie, Mr. JanieSj m. of Aberluthnotj 39j 81. 
 Beggars, Act for restraining vagrant^ 92, 115, 
 
 142. 
 Belfrage, Mr. George, m. of Carnock, 138, 157j 
 
 179, 181, 235. 
 Bell, Andrew, 24. 
 Bell, George, 24. 
 Bell, James, 95. 
 Bell, John, 178. 
 
 Bell, Mr. William, m. of Auchtertool, 118, 227. 
 Bell, Mr. "William, m. of Dron, 168. 
 Bell, William, 156, 178. 
 Bennet, Mr. Andrew, m. of Monimail, 86, 89, 
 
 117, 218, 224. 
 Bennet, Mr. Andrew, yr., w.. of Creich, 117, 
 
 142, 145, 149, 156, 171, 218. 
 Bennet, Andrew, reader, Forgaii, 206. 
 Bennet, Mr. James, m. of Auchtermnchty, 106, 
 
 117, 216. 
 Bennet, Mr. Robert, m. of Kilrennie, 155, 176, 
 
 177, 208. 
 Bennet, Robert, yr., 156. 
 
 Bennet, Mr. William, m. of Monimail, 117, 224. 
 Betsone, Andrew, 157. 
 Betsoune, David, 178. 
 Biggar, Mr. Thomas, m. of Kinghorn, 230. 
 Birkensyde, Chapel of, 26. 
 Birkensyde, Kirk of, erected, 26. 
 Birnie, Walter, 195. 
 Birrel, Mr. Thomas, m. of Cults, 219. 
 Black, Mr. David, m. of St. Andrews, 211. 
 Black, Mr. George, 39. 
 
 Black, Mr. Thomas, m. of Leslie, 157, 178, 232. 
 Black, Mr. Thomas, m. of Stiathmiglo, 226, 234. 
 Black, Mr. Thomas, m. of Anstruther-Wester, 
 
 202. 
 Black, William, 135. 
 Blacketar, Laird of, 26. 
 Blackwood, Mr. Peter, m. of Auchtertool, 227, 
 
 234, 235, 240. 
 Blaikwood, Mr. James, exhorter, Saline, 240. 
 Blair, Helen, 95. 
 
 Blair, Dr. James, Professor ofDimnity, 214. 
 Blair, Mr. James, 12, 39, 106. 
 Blair, Mr. James, m. of Dysert, 229. 
 Blair, Mr. John, m. of Kilspindic, 198. 
 
 Blair, Mr. John, m. of Scoonie, 234. 
 
 Blair, Mr. Robert, m. of St. Andrews, 121, 127, 
 
 138, 142, 145, 155, 166, 177, 212. 
 Blebo, Laird of, 2. 
 Bogie, Laird of, 73, 118, 144. 
 Bonar, Jhone, 2. 
 Bonefires on superstitious nights prohibited, 158, 
 
 160. 
 Borthwickj Mr. Eleazor, m. Leuchars, 210. 
 Boswall, John, 157. 
 Boswell, Christian, 60. 
 
 Boswell, Mr. George, m. of Auchterderran, 226. 
 Bowes, Mr. John, m. of Abbotshall, 226. 
 Bowie, Mr. Andrew, m. of BaJmerino, 217. 
 Bovnnan, Thomas, 156. 
 Boyd, Zacharie, Psalms, 160. 
 Brand, Andrew, 119. 
 
 Braidfute, Mr. William, m. Falkland, 221. 
 Braidfute, Mr. William, m. of Strathmiglo, 225. 
 Brathams, Laird of, 177- 
 Brechin, Lord of, 93. 
 Brig, George, 178. 
 Brig, John, 1 77. 
 
 Broomhill, John, reader, Dalgetie, 237. 
 Broun, Mr. Thos., parson of Dennino, 204. 
 Brown, Constantine, 76. 
 Brown, David, 51. 
 Brown, David, 118. 
 
 Brown, David, elder of Tinmouth, 118. 
 Brown, David, 157. 
 Brown, Hcnrie, of Panshill, 63. 
 Brovra, Mr. James, 86. 
 Brown, Mr. James, m. of Dysart, 226. 
 Brown, James, 177. 
 Brown, John, taken by the Turks, 116. 
 Brown, John, 114. 
 Brown, Robert, 157. 
 Brown, Rychart, reader, Camock, 235. 
 Brown, Thomas, reader, Orwell, 239. 
 Bruce, Mr. Alexander, m. of Kinfauns, 39, 62. 
 Bruce, Dr. Andrew, Principal and m. of St. 
 
 Leonards, 117, 212, 213. 
 Bruce, Dr. Andrew, Professor of Divinity, 214. 
 Bruce, Mr. Andrew, m. of Carnbee, 203, 211. 
 Bruce, Mr. Andrew, yr., m. of Kilrennie, 208. 
 Bruce, Mr. Andrew, m. of Balmerino, 217. 
 
246 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Bruce, Mr. JameSj m, of Kingsbarns, 11 7, 155, 
 
 177, 208. 
 Bruce, Sir John, of Kynkavell, 24. 
 Bruce, Mr. John, m. of Portmoak, 233. 
 Bruce, Dr. Peter, Pnwcjjoo/and m., St. Leonards, 
 
 213. 
 Bruce, Dr. Peter, 94. 
 Bruce, Mr. Robert, m. of Mains, 68. 
 Bruce, Mr. Robert, m. of Ballingray, 157, 178, 
 
 227. 
 Bruce, Mr. Robert, m. of Aberdour, 119, 123, 
 
 157, 179, 234. 
 Bruce, Mr. Walter, m. of Inverkeithing, 149, 
 
 157, 161, 169, 179, 183, 185, 238. 
 Bruce, Mr. Walter, m. of Portmoak, 233. 
 Bruce, Mr. William, m. of Mains, 68. 
 Bruce, William, 179. 
 Buchane, Jeane, 1 42. 
 Buchauane, Mr. Robert, m. of Ceres, 3, 5, 73, 
 
 75, 88, 217 ; tr. from Forgan, 206. 
 Buchanane, Mr. Thomas, m. of Ceres, 217. 
 Bnchanane, Mr. Walter, m, of Ceres, 116, 127, 
 
 217. 
 Buchanane, William, 62, 75. 
 Buchannane, Mr. William, Z5. 
 Burghley, Lord, 46, 60, 122, 123, 170. 
 Burghley, Lady, 46. 
 Burial in Kirks restrained, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 
 
 95, 27, 30, 31, 64, 121, 129. 
 Burn, Mr. John, m, of Inverkeithing, 258. 
 Burn, Mr. Nicol, Professor, St. Andrews, 47. 
 Burnet, Jhone, 72. 
 
 Bruntisland Parish, Ministers of, 228. 
 Bursars of St. Andrews College, 90, 91. 
 
 Caldcleugh, Mr. Jhone, m, of Abdie, 3, 13, 31, 
 215, 216. 
 
 Cameron disjoined from St. Andrews, 146, 150. 
 
 Cameron Parish, Ministers of, 203. 
 
 Campbell, Mr. Archibald, m. of Dalgetie, 237. 
 
 Cant, Robert, 179. 
 
 Carmichael, Frederick, m. of Kilconquhar, 1 1 8 i 
 translated to Markinch, 122, 126, 148, 149, 
 157, 161, 168, 178, 230, 231, 233. 
 
 Carmichael, Mr. James, m. of Elstanefuird, 79. 
 Carmichael, Mr. James, w.of Cleish, 119, 157,236. 
 Carmichael, Mr. John, 43, 37, 78. 
 Carmichael,Mr.John,»w.ofKilconquhar,208,210. 
 Carmichael, Mr. Patrick, m. of Aberdour, 235. 
 Carneggie, James, 63. 
 Cameggie, Sir John, of Athie, 42. 
 Carnock Parish, Ministers of, 235. 
 Caskberrian, Laird of, 178. 
 Carnbee Parish, Ministers of, 203. 
 .Cars, Laird of, 2, 17. 
 Carslogie, elder, 156. 
 Carson, Mr. John, m. of Abdie, 216. 
 Carstairs, Andrew, 177. 
 Catalogue of Ministers, Appendix, 201. 
 Catechism to be formed, 94. 
 Cavie, Jhone, 2. 
 
 Cavie, James, reader, Creich, 218. 
 Ceres Parish, Ministers of, 217. 
 Chalmers, "Mr, George, m. of Kennoway, 230. 
 Chalmers, James, of Segieden, 63. 
 Chalmers, Mr. John, m. of Auchterderran, 93, 
 
 118, 178, 226. 
 Chalmers, Mr. John, yr., of Auchterderran, 118, 
 
 157, 227. 
 Chalmers, Mr. John, m. of Elie, 205. 
 Chalmers, Patrick, of Savathie, 63. 
 Charters, Mr. Samuel, m. of Inverkeithing, 238. 
 Chein, John, 52. 
 
 Christisone, Mr. John, m. of Kemback, 207. 
 Chrystie, Mr. Henrie, m. of Kinross, 239. 
 Chrystisone, William, 2. 
 Olayhills, Mr. Andrew, m. of Monifieth, 2, 3, 5, 
 
 12, 35, 49, 59, 67, 86, 87. 
 Cleghorn, Mr. John, m. of Burntisland, 228. 
 Cleish Parish, Ministers of, 236. 
 Cleland, Mr. Robert, m. of Kilrennie, 208, 2:i. 
 Clerk, Jhone, 13, 14. 
 
 Clerk, Mr. William, m. of Anstruther- Wester, 202. 
 Cluny, Laird of, 43. 
 Cockburne, Laird of, 26. 
 Cok, Mr. George, vicar, Monimail, 224. 
 Confession of Faith, Revisal of, 44, 45- 
 Confession of Lord Gray, 58, 59. 
 Coldin, (Cowden,) Mr. George, m. of Kinross, 
 157, 239. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 247 
 
 Coldin, (Cowden,) Mr. Johiij m. of Kinross, 119, 
 
 179, 239. 
 CoUace, Andrew, 89. 
 Collessie, Kirk of, 107- 
 CoUessie Parish, Ministers of, 218. 
 Colville, Dr. Alex., 'Principal, St. Mary's, 155, 
 
 177, 181, 214. 
 Colville, Mr. Robert, m. of Culross, 236. 
 Colvin, David, 119. 
 Colvin, James, of Balbedie, 118. 
 Comrie, Dr. Walter, m., St. Leonards, 155, 177, 
 
 181, 213, 214, 215. 
 Condie, Andrew, 156. * 
 
 Comewall, George, 24. 
 
 Cornewall, Mr. Robert, m. of Linlithgow, 22, 43. 
 Corsar, Mr. John, m. of Dalgetie, 237. 
 Corstorphine, Martine, 177. 
 Corstown, Laird of, 59, 178. 
 Couper, Mr. David, vicar, Falkland, 222. 
 Couper, Harie, 154. 
 
 Couper, Mr. Patrick, m. of Pittenweem, 211. 
 Couper, Mr. Simon, m. of Dunfermline, 238. 
 Couper, Mr. William, 5, 13, 15, 16, 35. 
 Constan or Adamson, Mr. Patrick, m. of Ceres, 
 
 217. 
 Cowie, John, 22. 
 Crafurd, Captain William, 24. 
 Craig, Mr. Thomas, S9. 
 Craighall, Lady, 46, 80. 
 Craigie, Alexander, 114. 
 Craigtown, Goodman of, 2. 
 Craill Parish, Ministers of, 204. 
 Cranstown, Mr. Robert, m. of Scoonie, 118, 122, 
 
 127, 130, 223, 238. 
 Cranstown, Mr. William, 73, 106. 
 Cranstown, Mr. William, m. of Kings Kettle, 223. 
 Cranstown, Mr. William, m. of Falkland, 222. 
 Craw, Robert, 46, 5Z. 
 Creich, Laird of, 156, 161. 
 Creich Parish, Ministers of, 218. 
 Creich, Robert, 157. 
 Crunan, Gudeman of, 9. 
 CuUen, Town of, burnt, 149. 
 CuUerney, Laird of, 128. 
 Culross Parish, Ministers of, 236, 237. 
 Cults Parish, Ministers of, 219. 
 
 Cummine, Mr. David, m. of Aberdour, 235. 
 
 Cunnan, , captured by the Turks, 96. 
 
 Cunninghame, Robert, of Woodfield, 167, 178. 
 Cunninghame, Mr. Samuel, m. of Ferryporton- 
 
 craig, 39, 118, 206. 
 Cupar Fife, great fire at, 85, 186. 
 Cupar Fife Parish, Ministers of, 219, 220. 
 Cupar Fife, Presbytery of, 156, 180, 216. 
 Cuper, Bessie, 142. 
 
 D 
 
 Dalgetty Parish, Ministers of, 237. 
 
 Dalgleish, Mr. David, m. of Cupar, 39, 90, 116, 
 
 126, 127, 132, 136, 139, 156, 171, 173, 220. 
 Dalgleish, Mr. Nicol, m. of Pittenweem, 211. 
 Danielston, Mr. Robert, m. of Dysart, 228. 
 Danskin, Mr. Henrie, 39. 
 Danziel, Andrew, 117. 
 Darsie Kirk, Monuments of Idolatrie in, 127, 
 
 129, 133, 141, 146. 
 Darsie Parish, Ministers of, 220. 
 Dauling, John, 82. 
 Dauzell, William, 156. 
 Davidson, William, 12, 39. 
 Daw, William, 178. 
 Dee Bridge, Collection for, 182. 
 Dempster, Mr. James, m. of Auchtermuchty, 21 6. 
 Denmilne, Gudeman of, 31. 
 Denmuir, Gudeman of, 31. 
 Dennino Parish, Ministers of, 204. 
 Dewar, Mr. George, m, of Anstruther- Wester, 
 
 117; deposed, 141, 202. 
 Dewar, Mr. George, m. of St. Andrews, 212. 
 Dick, Mr. William, m. Cupar, 220. 
 Dickson, Andrew, 119. 
 Discipline, Uniformity of, 5, 35, 49, 80, 184. 
 Dishington, Mr. George, m. of Cults, 178, 185, 
 
 219. 
 Donaldson, Mr. Andrew, m. of Dalgettie, 157, 
 
 179, 237. 
 Donaldson, Mr. George, m. of Dunlappine, 14. 
 Douglas, Mr. John, m. of Craill, 204. 
 Douglas, Mr. John, Principal, St. Marys, 213. 
 Douglas, Mr. John, m. of St. Andrews, 212. 
 Douglas, Mr. Robert, m. of Kirkaldie, 118, 232. 
 
248 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Douglas, Robert, 174. 
 
 Douglas, Mr. Thomas, 60, 89, 106. 
 
 Douglas, Mr. Thomas, m. of Balmerino, 217, 
 
 224. 
 Dowie, Mr. James, m. of Kinross, 238. 
 Dress of Clergy, 10, 37, 44, 62, 120. 
 Drew, Mr. Joseph, m. of Markinch, 233. 
 Drummond, Mr. Andrew, 41. 
 Drummond, M. James, wz. of Kileonquhar, 208. 
 Drummond, Mr. Ninian, m. of Kinnoul, 16, 93. 
 Drummond, Thomas, reader, Creich, 218. 
 Drunkards, Acts against, 50, 78, 168, 169. 
 Duddingstoun, Mungo, 154. 
 Dun, Visitation of Kirk of, 25. 
 Dunbar, Mr. Alexander, m. of Dunfermline, 237. 
 Dunbog Parish, Ministers of, 221. 
 Duncan, Mr. Andrew, m. of Craill, 204. 
 Duncan, Mr. Henrie, m. of Muirhouse, 2, 35, 67, 
 68. 
 
 Duncan, John, 24. 
 
 Duncan, Mr. John, m. of Liff, Logic, and Inner- 
 gourie, 36, 51, 57, 65, 67, 140. 
 
 Duncan, Mr. John, m. of Culross, 119, 157, 158, 
 161, 165,169,171, 236. 
 
 Dundee, Collection to repair Harbour of, &c. 187. 
 
 Dunfermhne Parish, Ministers of, 237, 238. 
 
 Dunfermline, Presbytery of, 118, 157, 234. 
 
 Durhame, Mr. Peter, m. of Monifieth, 87. 
 
 Durhame, William, of Vinmochy, 69. 
 
 Durhame, William, of Grange, 69. 
 
 Dm'ie, Mr. George, m. of Carnbee, 203. 
 
 Durie, James, 2, 28. 
 
 Durie, Mr. John, m. of Logie, 117, 156, 211, 
 224. 
 
 Durie, Mr. Josuah, m. of Inverkillour, 108, 114, 
 212. 
 
 Durie, Robert, 2. 
 
 Durie, Mr. Robert, m. Anstruther-Wester, 202. 
 
 Durie, Mr. Simeon, m. of Forgan, 6, 30, 34, 205, 
 206. 
 
 Dykes, Mr. John, 73. 
 
 Dykes, Mr. John, m, of Kilrennie, 208, 210. 
 
 Dykes, Mr. John, m. of Culross, 236. 
 
 Dysart Parish, Ministers of, 228, 229. 
 
 Dysart Parish, Petition of, for 2nd Minister, 104. 
 
 Dysart, Harbour of, 112. 
 
 E 
 
 Ebdie, Plantation of the Kirk of, 97. 
 Ebdie, Visitation of the Kirk of, 31. 
 Edmestoun, Mr. John, m. of Kilmadock, 1 76. 
 Edmestoun, Mr. Robert, m, of Culross, 165, 179, 
 
 185, 236. 
 Edward, Mr. Alexander, m. of Dennino, 177, 
 
 181, 205. 
 Edward, Mr. Alexander, m. of Kemback, 207. 
 Edward, Mr. Robert, 181. 
 Edward, Thomas, 24. 
 Edzell, Laird of, 36. 
 Elcho, Lord, 138. 
 Elie Parish, Ministers of, 205. 
 Elgine of Murray, 9. 
 
 Elliot, Mr. Andrew, m. of Inverkeilour, 114. 
 Elliot, Mr. Andrew, m. of Auchtertool, 227. 
 Elliot, Dr. James, m. of Forfar, 93, 104. 
 Elliot, Mr. Robert, m. of Kinglassie, 231. 
 ErroU, Earl of, 36, 54, 57, 71, 74, 77. 
 Erroll, Kirk of, 74. 
 Erskine, Mr. John, 2, 5. 
 Erskine, Sir John, 157. 
 Erskine, Mr. William, 88, 101. 
 Erskine, Mr. William, m, of Dennino, 205. 
 
 Fairfull, Mr. Arthur, m, of Newburn, 211. 
 FairfuU, Mr. John, m, of Anstruther Wester, 33, 
 
 202. 
 Fairfull, Mr. John, m. of Dunfermline, 237. 
 Fairfull, Mr. John, 39. 
 
 Fairney, Alexander, reader, Auchtermuchty, 21 6. 
 Fairweather, Mr. Robert, m. of Carnbee, 203, 
 
 204. 
 Falconer, Sir Alexander, of Halkerstone, 49, 50. 
 Falconer, Mr. David, Professor, St. Marys, 214. 
 Falconer, Mr. John, m. of Carnbee, 203. 
 Fast, Public, and causes of, 95, 98, 136, 153. 
 Falkland Parish, Ministers of, 221, 222. 
 Falkland Parish, Visitation of Kirk of, 27. 
 Fenps, Laird of, 161. 
 Ferguson, David, 178. 
 Ferguson, Mr. David, m. of Dunfermline, 237. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 249 
 
 FergusoDj John, reader, Abercrombie, 201. 
 Ferguson, Lawrence, punished for incest, 6. 
 Femey, Laird of, 127, 129, 130, 166. 
 Ferney, Mr. Thomas, m. of Newburgh, 225. 
 Ferray, David, 117. 
 Ferrie, John, 156. 
 Ferryportoncraig, Glebe of, 9. 
 Ferryportoncraig Parish, Ministers of, 205. 
 Ferryportoncraig, Visitation of Kirk of, 25. 
 Ferryportoncraig Harbour destroyed by Storm, 
 
 179. 
 Fettercairn, Visitation of Kirk of, 18. 
 Finmonth, Laird of, 161. 
 Fleming, Mr. Mathew, ni. of Culross, 179, 185, 
 
 236. 
 Fleschour, John, reader, Leuchars, 209. 
 Fleschour, Mr. Robert, m. of Cupar, 219. 
 Fleshar, Robert, of Innerpeffer, 41. 
 Flisk Parish, Ministers of, 222. 
 Flooker, Mr. Andrew, m. of Cameron, 203. 
 Forbes, Mr. Alexander, m, of Fettercairn, 18. 
 Forgan Parish, Ministers of, 206, 
 Forgan Parish, Visitation of Kirk of, 29. 
 Forrest, Mr. John, m. of Falkland, 222. 
 Forrester, Mr. Andrew, m. of Dunfermline, 3, 
 
 13, 43, 81, 237. 
 Forrester, Mr. Andrew, m. of Dysart, 228. 
 Forrester, Mr. Andrew, m. of Weems, 234. 
 Forrester, Mr, Thomas, Principal, St, Mary's, 
 
 212, 214. 
 Forret, Mr. David, m. of Dennino, 117, 122, 
 
 137, 149, 156, 159, 161, 171, 174, 177, 205, 
 
 206, 208. 
 Forret, Mr. John, m. of Newburn, 92, 210. 
 Forret, Mr. Thomas, m. of Logie, 224. 
 Forsyth, Mr. Alexander, m. of St. Monance, 201. 
 Forsyth, Mr. Henry, vicar, Portmoak, 233. 
 Forsyth, Mr. James, m. of Moonzie, 225, 239. 
 Forsyth, Mr. James, m. of Kilmany, 223. 
 Football on Sabbath prohibited, 21. 
 Fothie, Andrew, 100. 
 Fotheringham, Mr. Alexander, m. of Muckhart, 
 
 117, 239. 
 Fotheringham, Alexander, 68, 69, 86. 
 Fotheringham, David, sells his wife in market, 
 
 68. 
 
 FouUer, Mr. James, 109. 
 
 Fowles, Visitation of Kirk,of, 52, 53. 
 
 Fraser, Mr. Alexander, m. of Peirt, 83. 
 
 Fraser, Mr. Alexander, m. of AbbotshaJl, 226. 
 
 Fraser, James, 82. 
 
 Fraser, Mr. James, m. of Culross, 236. 
 
 Fraser, Michael, 52. 
 
 Fraser, P. 85. 
 
 Frisell, Mr. David, exhorter. Cults, 219. 
 
 FuUertowne, Mr. Henrie, m. of Forfar, 2, 5, 49. 
 
 Futhie, Mr. Andrew, m. of Inverkeillour, 2, 5, 
 
 8, 13, 35, 41, 59, 108. 
 Futhie, Henrie, of ,41. 
 
 Futhie, Mr. Henrie, m. of Kinnell, 52, 74, 75, 93. 
 FyfF, James, of Dronne, 67. 
 
 G 
 
 Gairn, David, of Laton, 96. 
 
 GauTi, John, Q%. 
 
 Gairns or Gairdner, Mr. James, m. of Carnbee, 
 203, 217. 
 
 Gait, Mr. Peter, m. of Duns, 25, 26. 
 
 Galloway, Mr. Peter, 43, 94. 
 
 Gardine, David, of Lautown, 43. 
 
 Gardine, Thomas, 43. 
 
 Gardyue, Mr. John, m. of Barrie, accused of for- 
 nication, 13, 14, 37. 
 
 Garioch, Elspeth, 52. 
 
 Ged, Robert, of Badrig, 118. 
 
 Geddie, Mr. Andrew, m. of Dairsie, 221. 
 
 Geddie, Mr. Patrick, m. of Orwell, 119, 157, 
 239. 
 
 Geddies, Mr. William, m. of Urquhart, 195. 
 
 Gentleman, John, 85. 
 
 Gibb, John, 119. 
 
 Gibb, Mr. John, m. of Cleish, 236. 
 
 Gibbieson, Patrick, 24, 
 
 Gibbon, William, 119, 
 
 Gight, Laird of, 71, 77. 
 
 Gillespie, Mr. George, m. of Weems, 118, 234. 
 
 Gillespie, Mr, George, m. of Strathmiglo, 226. 
 
 Gillespie, Mr. John, m. of Kirkaldie, 73, 92, 
 101, 231. 
 
 Gillespie, Mr. Patrick, of Kirkaldie, 145, 149, 
 232. 
 
 2 I 
 
250 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Gladstones, Dr. Alexander, 73, 84, 95, 106, 107, 
 
 114. 
 Gladstones, Mr. Alexander, m, of St. Andrews, 
 
 211. 
 Gladstones, George, Archbishop of St. Andrews, 
 
 1, 211. 
 Glass, Mr. Alexander, m, of Auchtermuchty, 216. 
 Glassford, Mr. Robert, m. of Kemback, 207, 
 
 223, 227. 
 Glassford, Mr. William, m. of Cults, 219. 
 Glen, James, 24. 
 
 Glen, William, reader, Atdie, 216. 
 Goodman, Mr. Christopher, m. of St. Andrews, 
 
 211. 
 Gordon, Mr. George, m. of Leuchars, 210. 
 Gordon, Mr. Ludovick, m. of Kirkaldie, 232. 
 Gordoune, George, of Gight, 52, 55. 
 Gormock, Laird of, 188. 
 Gourlay, Gilbert, 119. 
 
 Grahame, Mr. James, m. of Glendovan, 179. 
 Grahame, Mr. James, m. of Dunfermline, 237. 
 Grange, Laird of, 191. 
 Grange, Lady of, 191. 
 Granger, John, 41. 
 Grant, Andrew, 15. 
 
 Grant, Mr. William, m. of Newburgh, 225. 
 Gray, Andrew, Lord, 36, 46, 48, 52, 53, 56, 
 
 58, 71, 80, 82. 
 Gray, Andrew, 46, 53. 
 Gray, Mr. George, m. of Beath, 235. 
 Gray, Mr. George, m. of Dalgetie, 237. 
 Gray, John, 13. 
 
 Gray, Mr. John, m. of Orwell, 179, 239. 
 Gray, Mr. John, m. of Dunfermline, 238. 
 Gray, Mary, 46; 
 Gray, Patrick, 47, 55. 
 Gray, Robert, of Milnehill, 53. 
 Gray, Robert, of Drumelie, 53. 
 Gray, William, of Pitscandlie, 17. 
 Greenlees, Mr. William, m. of Cupar, 220. 
 Greg, William, reader, Moonzie, 225. 
 Greig, Patrick, 157. 
 Greig, Mr. Walter, m. of Balmerino, 117, 146, 
 
 148, 151, 156, 159, 161, 166, 171, 178, 217. 
 Grier or Grierson, Mr. James, m. of Weems, 
 
 234. 
 
 Gudlet, Mr. David, m. of Eglismachen, 21. 
 Guild, Mr. David, m. of Dennino, 204. 
 Guild, Patrick, 17. 
 
 GuUane, Mr. William, m. of Dunfermhne, 238. 
 Guthrie, Mr. David, m. of Anstruther -Wester, 
 
 156, 177, 202.. 
 Guthrie, Gideon, 2. 
 Guthrie, Harie, of Colistown, 41, 96. 
 Guthrie, Mr. John, m. of Arbirlott, 3, 13, 41, 93. 
 Guthrie, Ro"bert, 41. 
 Guthrie, William, of West Grange, 68, 69. 
 
 H 
 
 Hackstoun, Margaret, 83, 84. 
 
 Hackstoun or Halkerston, Mr. James, m. ot 
 
 Cleish, 179, 236. 
 Hackstoun or Halkerston, Mr. William, m. of 
 
 Cleish, 236. 
 Haddow, Mr. James, Professor, St. Mary's Col- 
 lege, 214, 220. 
 Hairt, William, of Rickartoun, 24. 
 Hairt, Mr, John, m. of Dennino, 155, 205. 
 Haitlie, Mr. George, m. of Rossie and Aberneitt, 
 
 51, 67. 
 Halie, Robert, 39. 
 Hall, Mr. John, 43, 94. 
 Haliburton, Mr. George, 39. 
 Haliburton, Mr. George, m. of Crail, 204. 
 Haliburton, Mr. Thomas, m. of Ceres, 217. 
 Halket, Archibald, 157. 
 Halzeardis, younger, 157. 
 Hamilton, Alexander, of Bynnie, 24. 
 Hamilton, Mr. Alexander, Professor, St. Mary's, 
 
 214. 
 Hamilton, Mr. Archibald, Professor, St. Mary's, 
 
 214. 
 Hamilton, Mr. George, m. of Newburn, 118, 
 
 145, 156, 177, 204, 210, 211, 213. 
 Hamilton, Mr. George, yr. of Newburn, 210. 
 Hamilton, Mr. John, Professor, St. Mary's, 214. 
 Hamilton, Mr. Robert, m. of St. Andrews, 21], 
 
 214. 
 Hamilton, Mr. Robert, Principal of St. Mary's 
 
 College, 213. 
 Hamilton, Mr. Henry, m. of Falkland, 222. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 251 
 
 Hardie, Williairij 55, 
 
 Hardicj Mr. William, m. of Crail, 204, 213. 
 
 Harvie, Mr. Thomas, m. of Auchterderran, 227. 
 
 Hay, Peter, of Naughton, 1 07. 
 
 Hay, Peter, of Meginche, 93. 
 
 Hay, Peter, of Morton, 28, SO. 
 
 Hay, Mr. Alexander, m. of Kilconquhar, 208. 
 
 Hay, Mr. John, m. of Falkland, 198, 222. 
 
 Hay, Mr. James, m. of Newburn, 210. 
 
 Hay, Mr. James, m. of Balmerino, 217. 
 
 Hay, Mr. George, m. of Balmerino, 217. 
 
 Hay, Mr. William, m. of Kilconquhar, 208, 
 
 Hedrig, James, 178. 
 
 Heindschalls, Mr. Robert, m. of Kilmany, 223. 
 
 Henry, Mr. James, m. of Creich, 218. 
 
 Hendersone, Mr. Alexander, m. of Leuehars, 39, 
 
 88, 94, 103, 106, 114, 210. 
 Hendersone, Agnes, 114. 
 Hendersone, Andrew, 157. 
 Hendersone, John, 177. 
 Hendersone, John, reader of Cleish, 236. 
 Hepburn of Wauchtoun, 14. 
 Heriot, Patrick, 96. 
 
 Hodge, Mr. Robert, m. of Inverkeithing, 238. 
 Hog, Mr. James, m. of Carnock, 235. 
 Hogg, Mr. Thomas, w. of Kennoway, 89, 122, 
 
 157, 230. 
 Hogg, Mr. Thomas, m. of Dysart, 94, 229. 
 Home, David, 25. 
 
 Home, Mr. William, m. of Torryburn, 240, 
 Honyman, Mr. Andrew, m. of Ferrie, 123. 
 Honyman, Mr. Andrew, m. of St. Andrews, 125, 
 
 155, 171, 174, 175, 177, 206, 212. 
 Honyman, Mr. Robert, m. of Dysart, 179, 183, 
 
 210, 212, 220, 229. 
 Hope, Sir John, of Craighall, 116. 
 Houston, Mr. William, W; of Cleish, 232. 
 Howie, Dr. Robert, 3, 44, 71, 93, 94, 213. 
 Hunter, Andrew, 24. 
 
 Hunter, Mr. Andrew, m. of Carnbee, 203, 210. 
 Hunter, James, of Patlowre, 63. 
 Huntly, Marquis of, 54, 57, 70, 74, 76. 
 Hutchison, Mr. John, m. of Inverkeithing, 238. 
 Hutchison, Mr. John, m. of Torryburn, 240. 
 Hutton, John, 119, 
 
 I 
 
 Idvie, Kirk of, 84. 
 
 Incestuous, Punishment of, 136. 
 
 Incorporation for relief of the Scots at London, 
 
 187. 
 Inchbryok, Kirk of, 84. 
 Inchture, Visitation of Kirk of, 65. 
 Inchture, Laird of, 66. 
 
 Inglis, Mr. Alexander, m. of St. Vigean, 99, 100. 
 Inglis, Alexander, of Kingask, 142. 
 Inglis, Mr. James, m. of Burntisland, 228. 
 Inneraritie, Visitation of Kirk of, 73. 
 Innergourie, Visitation of Kirk of, 65. 
 Innerkeillour, Visitation of Kirk of, ■Jl. 
 Innes, Mr. William, m. of Carnock, 235. 
 Ireland, John, 156. 
 Inchderny, Laird of, 128. 
 Irvine, Mr. Alexander, m. of Inverkeithing, 238. 
 
 James, Mr. Thomas, m. of Cleish, 236. 
 
 Jameson, David, 2. 
 
 Jameson, George, 1 1 6. 
 
 Jameson, Mr. Edward, m. of Monimail, 224. 
 
 Jameson, Mr. Thomas, m. of Largo, 209. 
 
 Jarden, Mr. Alexander, m. of Monimail, 218, 
 
 224. 
 Jarden, Mr. James, m. of Ferryportoncraig, 28, 
 
 99, 106, 206. 
 Johnstone, Mr. George, m. of Burntisland, 228. 
 Johnstone, Isobel, accused of witchcraft, 76, 79. 
 Johnstone, Mr. John, m. of Saline, 240. 
 Johnstone, Mr. John, Professor, St. Mary's, 214. 
 Johnstone, Mr. Robert, m. of Aberdour, 235. 
 Jurdingston, Gudeman of, 9. 
 
 K 
 
 Kaneries, James, 197. 
 
 Kay, Mr. Robert, m. of Dunfermline, 157, 179, 
 
 237. 
 Kaytness, Bishop of, 5. 
 Kayes, David and John, 28. 
 Keir, Patrick, 24. 
 
252 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Keir, Mr. John, m. of Cults, 219. 
 
 Keith, Mr. Archibald, m. of Bahnerino, 217, 224. 
 
 Keith, Mr. Alexander, tn. of Straback, 164. 
 
 Keith, Mr. John, 89. 
 
 Keith, John, 156. 
 
 Keith, William, 119. 
 
 Kemback, Laird of, 128, 156. 
 
 Kemback Parish, Ministers of, 207. 
 
 Kemp, Mr. Hugh, m. of Forgan, 206, 238. 
 
 Kemp, William, m. of Ferryportoncraig, 206. 
 
 Kennedy, Peter, 174. 
 
 Kenloquhy, Mr. Patrick, m. of Linlithgow, 22. 
 
 Kenloquhy, Peter, of Kennestoun, 24. 
 
 Kennoway Parish, Ministers of, 229, 230. 
 
 Kermeg, George^ adulterer, 7. 
 
 Kerr, Andrew, 174. 
 
 Kilbrechmont, Laird of, 158. 
 
 Kilburn, Harbour of, 183. 
 
 Kilconquhar Parish, Ministers of, 207. 
 
 Killock, Mr. John, m. of Creich, 218. 
 
 Kilmanie, Visitation of Kirk of, 19. 
 
 Kilmanie Parish, Ministers of, 223. 
 
 Kilmarnock, Contribution for, 186. 
 
 Kilrenny Parish, Ministers of, 208. 
 
 Kilspindie, Laird of, 11. 
 
 Kilspindie, Visitation of Kirk of, 63, 93. 
 
 Kincaldnmi, Laird of, 2. 
 
 Kincraig, Laird of, 161, 177. 
 
 Kinfauns, Visitation of Kirk of, 63. 
 
 Kinghorn Parish, Ministers of, 230. 
 
 Kinghorne, Supplication for relief of, 104, 176. 
 
 Kinghorne, Earl of, 29. 
 
 Kinglassie Parish, Ministers of, 230, 231. 
 
 Kings Kettle Parish, Ministers of, 223. 
 
 Kingsbarns Parish, Ministers of, 208. 
 
 Kinloch, George, 117. 
 
 Kinninmouth, Mr. Alexander, 2, 5, 1 2, 35. 
 
 Kinninmouth, James, incestuouSj 76. 
 
 Kinninmouth, Mr. James, 86. 
 
 Kinninmouth, Mr. Thomas, m. of Kilmany, 223, 
 
 227, 238. 
 Kinnaldie, Laird of, 155.' 
 Kinnear, Mr. David m. of Creich, 218. 
 Kinross Parish, Ministers of, 238. 
 Kirk, Mr. Andrew, m. of Aberdour, 235. 
 Kirk, Grievances of, 189. 
 
 Kirks, Pluralities of, 38, 50, 51, 121. 
 Kirkaldy Parish, Ministers of, 231, 232. 
 Kirkaldy, Presbytery of, 11«, 15J, 226. 
 Kirkaldy, Supplication for building Harbour of, 
 
 185. 
 Kirkaldie, David, 113. 
 Kirkaldie, John, 119. 
 Kirkton, Goodman of, 2, 6, 50. 
 Kirkness, Laird of, 157, 170. 
 Knox, Mr. James, vi. of Dennino, 205. 
 Kynnaird, Laird of, 2, 8, 11, 65. 
 Kynnaird, Visitation of Kirk of, 65. 
 Kynneir, George, of Clachindarg, 66. 
 Kynneir, George, suspected of Witchcraft, 83, 84. 
 Kynneir, Bessy, 48. 
 Kynneir, Mr. David, m. of Ceres, 217. 
 Kynneir, Mr. John, m. of Leuchars, 3, 6, 210. 
 Kynneir, Mr. Thomas, m. of Craill, 204. 
 
 Lamb, Thomas, 26. 
 
 Lamb, Andrew, 41. 
 
 Lamb, Mr. Andrew, m. of Burntisland, 228. 
 
 Lammie, Mr. Silvester, 106, 114, 181. 
 
 Lammie, Mr. William, 39. 
 
 Landallis, David, 1 57. 
 
 Landells, Mr. Geo. m. of Kemback, 207, 220. 
 
 Lang or Laing, Mr. William, m. of Ceres, 217. 
 
 Laing, Mr. William, m. of Cambee, 203. 
 
 Lathriske, Alexander, 113, 156. 
 
 Largo Parish, Ministers of, 209. 
 
 Lauder, Mr. David, m. of Inverkeithing, 238. 
 
 Law, Mr. John, m. of Creich, 218. 
 
 Law, Margaret, 83, 84. 
 
 Law, Mungo, 2nd m. of Dysart, 118, 137, 229. 
 
 Lawder, Mr. David, m, of Inverkeithing, 235. 
 
 Lawmonth, Mr. Allan, m. ofScoonie, 233. 
 
 Lawmonth, Mr. Andrew, m. of Marckinch, 106, 
 
 283. 
 Lawmonth, John, 12. 
 • Lawmonth, Mr. Thomas, m. of Scoonie, 39, 75, 
 
 233. 
 Lawmonth, Mr. Walter, m. of Scoonie, 233. 
 Lawson, Mr. James, Professor St. Mary's, 214. 
 Lawson, William, reader, Torrieburn, 240. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 253 
 
 Leannonth, Sir Johnj of Balcomie, 50, 59. 
 
 Learmonth, Robert, Advocat, 59. 
 
 Leclie, Henry, reader, Logie, 224. 
 
 Leech, Mr. Henry, m. of Auchtermuchty, 204, 
 
 216. 
 Leonard's, St. Hospital of, 171, 
 Leslie, Mr. Andrew, 86. 
 Leslie, Mr. Andrew, m. of Burntisland, 228. 
 Leslie, Alexander, 52. 
 Leslie, Mr. Alexander, m. of Anstruther-Wester, 
 
 202,.217. 
 Leslie, Mr. George m. of KUconquhar, 207. 
 Leslie, Mr. George, m. of Auchtermuchty, 216. 
 Leslie, Mr. George, ?n. of Strathmiglo, 225. 
 Leslie, Mr. James, m. of Newburgh, 97, 225. 
 Leslie, James, 31, 32. 
 Leslie, General, of Myres, 156. 
 Leslie Parish, Ministers of, 232. 
 Leuchars Parish, Ministers of, 209, 210. 
 Levingstoun, Mr. William, m.ot Dunbog, 117, 
 
 221, 222. 
 Lichtoun, Mr. James, 39. 
 Liff, Visitation of Kirk of, 65. 
 Lindsay, Mr.David,>w. of Forgan, 6,36, 206, 212. 
 Lindsay, Mr. David, m. of Dundee, 49, 66, 
 Lindsay, Mr. David, m. of Kinnettellis, 62. 
 Lindsay, David, 43. 
 
 Lindsay, Mr. James, m. of Saline, 240. 
 Lindsay, Mr. John, m. of Aberlemno, 10, 51, 1 10. 
 Lindsay, John, of Wormistone, 155. 
 Lindsay, John, of Kilquhis, 1 56. 
 Lindsay, John, 177. 
 Lindsay, Margaret, 84, 
 Lindsay, Mr. Patrick, 2, 3, 5, 19, 35, 45. 
 Lindsay, Mr. Patrick, m. of St. Vigians, 40. 
 Lindsay, Patrick, 46, 50, 60, 71. 
 Lindsay, William, of Haggishall, 63. 
 Lindsay, Mr. William, m. of Auchterderran, 227. 
 Litster, Mr .Thomas, jw. of Auchtertool, 227, 235. 
 Littleblair, Gudeman of, 9. 
 Littlejohn, Mr. John, m. of CoUessie, 156, 178, 
 
 218. 
 Livingstone, John, 177. 
 Livingstone, Mr. William, m. of Falkland, 156, 
 
 178. 
 Lochie, William, 2. 
 
 Logan, Mr. Allan, m. of Torrieburn, 240. 
 
 Logie Parish, Ministers of, 224. 
 
 Logie, Visitation of Kirk of, 65. 
 
 Logie, Megill, Laird of, 2. 
 
 Logie, Mr. Kenneth, m. of Kirkaldy, 168, 174, 
 
 178, 232. 
 Longforgand, Visitation of Kirk of, 65. 
 Lootfiite, (Lightfoot,) Mr. John, w. of Logie, 224. 
 Lords of Secret Council, Representation to, 189. 
 Lorimer, Dr. James, 214. 
 Low, Mr. David, m. of Dysart, 229. 
 Lownan, Mr. 86. 
 Lumisden, Sir James, 155. 
 Lumisden, William, 59. 
 Lumisdenne, General, 156. 
 Lumsdaine, Mr. John, m. of Dalgetie, 237- 
 Lum'sdaine, Mr. William, m. of Cleish, 236. 
 Lundie, Sir James, 101. 
 Lundie, Mr, Alexander, m. of Carnbee, 203. 
 Lundie, Mr. Alexander, m. of Orwell, 239. 
 Lundie, Elspet, 85. 
 Lundie, George, 118. 
 
 Lundie, Mr. George, m. of Newburn, 210. 
 Lundie, Isobel, 60. 
 Lundie, James, of Strathairlie, 118. 
 Lundie, Mr, Robert, m. of Leuchars, 210. 
 Lundie, Laird of, 156. 
 Lundin, Mr. Robert, m. of Dysart, 229. 
 Lundores, Lord, 32. 
 Lyon, Dr. Gilbert, m. of Kinghom, 230. 
 Lyon, Mr. James, 106. 
 Lyon, Mr. Patrick, m. of Kingliorn, 230. 
 Lynlithgow, Visitation of Kirk of, 22, 
 Lynlithgow, Lady, 23. 
 Lynlithgow, Earl of, 24. 
 
 M 
 
 M'Birny, Mr. John, m. of Ferryportoncraig, 205. 
 M'Callum, Zacharie, 162, 165. 
 M'Dougall, Mr. James m. of Kilmany, 224. 
 Macgill, Mr. Harie, m. of Dunfermline, 107, 
 
 118, 223, 237. 
 MacGill, James, m. of Largo, 156, 177, 209. 
 MacGill, John, elder m. of Flisk, 89, 103, 117, 
 
 127, 156, 178, 222. 
 
254 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Mackgill John, m. of Dunbog, 156, 166, 168, 
 
 174, 176, 221. 
 MacGill, John, tr, to Cupar, 177, 220. 
 MacGill, Robert, m. of Kinross, 239. 
 Mackie, Mr. William, m. of Markinch, 229, 233. 
 M'Ke, John, 1 79. 
 
 M'Kinnon, Mr. Charles, m. of Orwellr239. 
 Maines, Visitation of Kirk of, 67. 
 Mair, Mr. George, m. of Culross, 237. 
 Mairtein, Robert, 24. 
 Makgill, John, of Rankeillor-nether, 117. 
 Malcolme, Mr. Alex., m. of Orwell, ?39. 
 Malcolme, Mr. Henry, m, of Ballingray, 228. 
 Malcolme, Mr. John, 2, 15, 16, 109. 
 Malcolme, Mr. "William, 2, 5, 9, 106. 
 Malcum, William, 100. 
 MalignantSj anent trial of, 144; debarred from 
 
 Sacrament, 148. 
 Manse and Glebe, Parishes wanting, 109. 
 Marche, Mr. William, m. of Forgan, 206.' 
 Marchestoune, Mr. Richard, m. of Edzell, 7. 
 Mareshall, Earl, 5. 
 
 Markinch Parish, Ministers of, 23'2, 283. 
 Mariners in Leith taken by the Turks, 82. 
 Markets on Saturday and Monday prohibited, 
 
 158, 171. 
 Marriages, disorderly on the Border, prohibited, 
 
 187. In private Houses prohibited, 196. 
 Marshall, Mr. Thomas, m. of Carnock, 235. 
 Marshall, Mr. Thomas, m. of Saline, 240. 
 Martine, Mr. Alexander, m. of Denbog, 221. 
 Martine, Mr. Geo. Professor of St. Salvator's, 
 
 215. 
 Martine, Mr. James, m. of Cults, 33, 116, 215, 
 
 219, 224. 
 Martine, Mr. James, m. of Kemback, 156, 178, 
 
 207, 216, 219, 228. 
 Martine, John, of Lathone, 155. 
 Mart3Tie, Mr. David, m. of Dennino, 205. 
 Martyne, Mr. David, m. of Auchtertool, 227. 
 Mason Word, 166. 
 
 Masone, Bessy, a confessing Witch, 139. 
 Mastertone John, 157. 
 Mathie, Lady, 46. 
 Mathie, Visitation of Kirk of, 73. 
 Maxwell, Richard, 117. 
 
 Meams Mr. Patrick, m. of Weems, 234. 
 
 Meginshe, Gudewife of, 93. 
 
 Meirnis, Mr. David, 43, 45. 
 
 Meldrum, Mr. David, m. of Eglisgreig, 79- 
 
 Meldrum, John, 156, 177. 
 
 Meldrum, Mr. Joshua, m. of Auchtertool, 1 57, 1 78, 
 
 227, 230. 
 Meling, Mr. Thomas, 39. 
 
 Melvill, Mr. Andrew, Principal, St, Mary's, 213. 
 Melvill, Mr. Ephraim, m. of Newburn, 39, 210, 
 
 211, 
 Melvill, Mr. James, m. of Kilrennie, 7, 50, 208. 
 Melvill, Sir James of Burntisland, 135, 171. 
 Melvill, Mr. James, m. of Anstruther- Wester, 
 
 202, 211, 214. 
 Melvill, Mr. John, m. of Crail, 204. 
 Melvill, Mr. John, m. of Pittenweem, 156, 211. . 
 Melvill, Mr. Patrick, Professor, St. Mary's, 215. 
 Melvill, Dr. Patrick, Professor, St. Mary's, 214. 
 Melvill, Mr. Peter, m. of Abbotshall, 226. 
 Melvill, Mr. Roger, nt. of Pittenweem, 211. 
 Melvill, William, 177. 
 Melvin, James of Halhill, 117. 
 Melvin, John, Lord, 117. 
 Melvin, Thomas, m. of Kinglassie, 118, 142, 157, 
 
 178, 231. 
 Menstrelling on Sabbath, prohibited, 21. 
 Menzies, Robert, 46, 53. 
 
 Mercer, Mr, Robert, m. of Kennoway, 178, 230. 
 Mernes, Mr. David, m. of Carnbee, 129, 203. 
 Mershell, Mr. William, m. of Saline, 119, 157, 
 
 161. 
 Mersher, Mr. Robert, m. of AUane, 52. 
 Methven, Mr. Paul, m. of Deninno, 205. 
 Methwen, William, 25. 
 Michaels, St., Kirk of Cupar, 51. 
 Middleton, Mr. John, m. of Leuohars, 210, 233. 
 Mill, Mr. Andrew, 24, 89, 106. 
 Millar, Henry, 108. 
 Miller, William, 157. 
 Ministers-Habit — see Dress — forbidden to be 
 
 Farmers or Trysters, 96 ; nor Cautioners, nor 
 
 Labourers, 99. Tryell of 10, 88, 89, 101, 
 
 102, 169, 193 ; to abstain from Hunting, 
 
 Carding, &c., 106. 
 Mitchell, Mr. Adam, m. of Cupar, 219. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 255 
 
 Mitchell, Mr. David, m. of Garvock, 92. 
 Mitchell, Mr. William, m. of Leslie, 232. 
 Mitchelson, Mr. Andrew, 86, 121, 122. 
 Mitchelson, Dr. John, m. of Burntisland, 121, 
 
 122,228. 
 Mitchelson, Mr. John, m. of Kirkaldy, 231, 232. 
 Mitchelsone, Dr. John, 3, 5, 13, 35, 51, 57, 73, 
 
 106, 107, 114. 
 Moncrieff, Mr. Alex. m. of Scoonie, 145, 151, 
 
 161, 166, 168, 174, 178, 284. 
 Moncrieff, Mr. Andrew, m. of Crail, 204, 207. 
 Moncrieff, Mr. Andrew, m. of Largo, 209. 
 Moncrieff, Mr. Archibald, 93. 
 Moncrieff, Mr. George, w. of Arngosk, 182. 
 Moncrieff, Mr. John, m. of Collessie, 108, 117, 
 
 218, 227. 
 Moncrieff, Mr. John, m. of Kinghorn, 123, 128, 
 
 135, 137, 138, 144, 148, 157, 158, 161, 167, 
 
 230. 
 Moncrieff, Mr. John, m. of Strathmiglo, 226. 
 Moncrieff, Laird of, 156, 168. 
 Moncrieff, Mr. William, m. of Anstruther-Easter, 
 
 202 ; of Largo 209. 
 Moncur, Laird of, 66. 
 Monifuith, Bridge of, 73 ; Visitation of Kirk of, 
 
 69. 
 Monimail Parish, Ministers of, 224. 
 Monorgound, James of that Ilk, 67. 
 Monro, Mr. Alex.m. of Kinglassie, 231, 234, 238. 
 Monro, Mr. Alex. Professor of St. Salvator's, 215. 
 Monro, Dr. Alex. Professor, St. Mary's, 214. 
 Monro, Dr. David, m. of Kilconquhar, 107, 117, 
 
 119, 207,208. 
 Montgomerie, Mr. Kob., m. of Cupar, 219. 
 Montgomerie, Mr. Thomas, m. of Logiemontrois, 
 
 105. 
 Monuments of Idolitrie to he demolished, 43, 44, 
 
 59, 60, 75, 80, 81, 123, 127, 129, 183, 146. 
 Monypennie, Mr. David, m. of Kemhack, 3, 13, 
 
 33, 87, 207. 
 Monypennie, Mr. Andrew, 39, 
 Monypennie, Mr. Patrick, m. of Levingstoun, 25. 
 Moonzie Parish, Ministers of, 225. 
 Moore, Mr. William, wj. of Deninno, 205, 212. 
 Moore, Dr. William, m. of St. Andrews, 212. 
 Morray, Sir Andrew, of Balvaird, 116. 
 
 Mortoune,Mr. Andrew, m. of Fowlis and Lundie, 
 
 51, 59, 60, 71. 
 Mortoun, Mr. Patrick, vicar of Crail, 204. 
 Mount, Laird of, 156. 
 Moutray, George, incestuous, 46. 
 Moutray, George, 177. 
 Moutray, Mr. James, m. of Kirkaldie, 231. 
 Muckart Parish, Ministers of, 239. 
 Mudie, Mr. George, 86. 
 Muir, Alex., 24. 
 
 Muir, Mr. Alex. m. of Falkland, 221. 
 Muir, Mr. Alex. m. of Strathmeiglo, 225. 
 Muir, Alex, reader. Kettle, 223. 
 Murray, Mr. Andrew, m. of Abdie, 97, 98, 216. 
 Murray, Mr. John, m. of Strathmeiglo, 117, 156, 
 
 226. 
 Murray, Mr. John, m. of Dunfermline, 237. 
 Murray, Mungo, 46. 
 
 Murray, Mr. William, m. of Crail, 5, 36, 100, 204. 
 Murray, Mr. William, m. of Dysart, 228. 
 Myles, Mr. Edmund, 3. 
 Myles, Mr. Edmond, m. of Cleish, 236. 
 Myles, William, 178. 
 Myles, Mr. William, m. of Flisk, 222. 
 Myles, Mr. William, m. of Moonzie, 225. 
 Myretoune, Mr. Andrew, 36, 48. 
 Myretoune, Mr. Arthur, m. of Crail, 127, 204. 
 
 N 
 
 Nairne, Mr. George, m. of Cameron, 155, 169, 
 
 174, 203. 
 Nairne, Mr. George, m. of Burntisland, 178, 228. 
 Nairne, Mr. George, m. of Keniioway, 207, 230. 
 Nairne, Mr. James, m. of Wemyss, 234. 
 Nairne, Mr. Samuel, m. of Moonzie, 225. 
 Nairne, Walter, 178. 
 Nairne, Mr. William, m. of Dysart, 89, 92, 105, 
 
 118, 119, 157, 229. 
 Naughton, Laird of, 142. 
 Neave, David, 155. 
 Newton, Laird of, 77. 
 Newburgh Parish, Ministers of, 225. 
 Newburgh, Plantation of Kirk of, 97. 
 Newburgh Bridge, Contribution for, 197. 
 Newburn Parish, Ministers of, 210. 
 
256 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Newmiln Bridge, Contribution for, 197. 
 Nicolson, Mr. John, m. of Errol, 198. 
 Ninians, St., (or St. Minans) adjoined to Aber- 
 
 crombie, 1.50. 
 Noblemen, Fornicators, to satisfy as mean men, 
 
 124, 134. 
 Norie, Mr. Robert, m. of Dunfermline, 237. 
 
 
 
 Ogilvies, anent absolving them from sentence of 
 excommunication, for the murder of Jhone 
 Pigott, 9. 
 
 OgUvie, Francis, of Newgrange, 41, 96. 
 
 Ogilvie, George, 33, 94. 
 
 Ogilvie, Mr. George, m. of Kirkaldie, 231, 233. 
 
 Ogilvie, John, 66. 
 
 Ogilvie, Sir John, of Craig, 3, 33, 94, 99. 
 
 Ogilvie, Mr. John, »z. of Collessie, 218. 
 
 Ogilvie, Laird of, 69. 
 
 Ogilvie, Robert, 178. 
 
 Ogilvie, Sir Walter, of Finlater, 49. 
 
 Ogilvie, Mr. William, m. of Newburn, 210. 
 
 Oliphant, Mr. James, m. of Saline, 179, 240. 
 
 Oliphant, Mr. John, m. of Cameron, 203. 
 
 Oliphant, Mr. Lavirence, m. of Newburgh, 156, 
 171, 178, 225. 
 
 Oliphant, Master of, 93, 105, 108. 
 
 Oliphant, Peter, 156. 
 
 Oliphant, Mr. William, m. of Dunfermline, 157, 
 166, 171, 174, 179, 238. 
 
 Orme, Mr. David, m. of Newburgh, 117; tr. to 
 Monimail, 146, 147, 156, 178. Censured for 
 labouring of land, 180—224, 225. 
 
 Orme, George, 118, 178. 
 
 Ormestoun, Laird of, 26. 
 Orwell Parish, Ministers of, 239. 
 Ouchterlovniie, James, of Wester-Seatown, 41. 
 Overtures, 137, 139, 143, 144, 152, 172. 
 
 Palatinate, distressed Ministers at, 112. 
 Panter, Mr. Patrick, Professor, St. Mary's, 215. 
 Parbroth, Lady, 46, 58, 80. 
 Parishes, Bill for description of, 131. 
 
 Paterson, Mr. George, m. of Dairsie, 221. 
 
 Paterson, Hary, 177. 
 
 Paterson, John, reader, Dalgettie, 237. 
 
 Paterson, Mr. Robert, m. of FHsk, 218, 221, 222. 
 
 Patersones, James and Henry, 28. 
 
 Patton, Mr. David, m. of Kemback, 207- 
 
 Patton, Mr. William, m. of Aberdour, 235. 
 
 Patullo, Mr. George, m. of Kingsbames, 208. 
 
 Patullo, Mr. William, Professor, St. Salvator's, 215. 
 
 Pearson, Dr. William, m. of Dunfermline, 237. 
 
 Peirsoun, Mr. William, 177, 185. 
 
 Penny Bridals restrained, 142, 148, 169. 
 
 Persone, Alexander, 41. 
 
 Perth, Visitation of Kirk of, 15. 
 
 Petrie, John, 68. 
 
 Philp, Alexander, 31. 
 
 Philp, Dr. Henrie, m. of Arbroath, 5, 35, 41, 45, 
 
 49, 75, 93, 96, 106, 107. 
 Philp, Mr. James, m. of Lunan, 100. 
 Pigott, John, slaughter of, 9. 
 Pigott, Mr. John, 12, 39. 
 Pitcairn, Mr, Alexander, 39. 
 Pitcaim, Mr. Alexander, Principal, St. Mary's, 
 
 214. 
 Pitcairn, Mr. Alexander, m. of KUmany, 224. 
 Pitcairn, David, of that Ilk, 116. 
 Pitcairn, Mr. David, m. of Creich, 218. 
 Pitcairn, Mr. Harie, m. of Logic, 178, 224. 
 Pitcairn, Mr. James, m. of Falkland, 27, 222. 
 Pitcairn, Mr. James, m. of Kettle, 223, 228. 
 Pitcairn, James, 118. 
 
 Pitcairn, Mr. Joseph, m. of Kingsbarns, 209, 225. 
 Pitcairn, Mr. William, m. of Collessie, 218. 
 Pitcleine, Claws, 167. 
 Pitmillie, Laird of, 155. 
 Pittillock, George, 181. 
 
 Pittenweem, Harbour of, destroyed by storm, 1 79. 
 Pittenweem, Lady of, 128. 
 Pittenweem Parish, Ministers of, 211. 
 Pitzocher, 157. > 
 
 Plenderlieth, Mr. Patrick, m. of Saline, 240. 
 Pont, Mr. Robert, m. of St. Andrews, 211. 
 Portmoak Pa-rish, Ministers of, 233. 
 Powrie, Laird of, 68, 73. 
 Powrie, Tutor of, 33. 
 Pratt, James, 82. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 257 
 
 Presbyteries, Heads to be enquired in the trial of, 
 
 119. 
 Presbyteries, Books of, presented, 181. 
 Presbyteries, Privie censure of, 193. 
 Psalms of David, 113, 114, 160. 
 Putie, Mr. Thomas, m. oi Leslie, 118, 232. 
 
 Quakers in the Mernes to be censured, 184, 185, 
 
 188. 
 Quhytheid, Philip, 24. 
 
 R 
 
 Rae, Adam, of Pitfindie, 63. 
 
 Raitt, Mr. David, m. of Dairsie, 156, 164, 177, 
 
 221, 225. 
 Raitt, Mr. James, m. of Kinneff, 51, 83, 89. 
 Raitt, Mr. John, m. of InverkeHlour, 179, 192. 
 Raitt, Robert, reader, Kinghom, 230. 
 Raitt, Mr. William, m. of Mains and Strikmar- 
 
 tine, 51, 67, 99. 
 Ramorny, Laird of, 178. 
 Ramsay, Alexander, 24. 
 Ramsay, Mr. Andrew, 2, 3, S, 12, 44. 
 Ramsay, Mr. Andrew, m. of Arbuthnott, 7. 
 Ramsay of Cairntown, 41. 
 Ramsay, David, 117. 
 
 Ramsay, Mr. George, m. of Kinglassie, 231. 
 Ramsay, Henrie, of Ardownie, 69. 
 Ramsay, Mr. James, 2. 
 Ramsay, John, 73, 84, 95. 
 Ramsay, Mr. John, m. of Kettle, 116, 156, 178, 
 
 223. 
 Ramsay, Mr. John, m. of Markinch, 233, 234. 
 Ramsay, Mr. John, m. of Aberdour, 234. 
 Ramsay, Margaret, incestuous, 84. 
 Ramsay, Mr. Peter, m. of Dairsie, 220. 
 Ramsay, Mr. Robert, Professor, St. Salvator's, 
 
 215. 
 Ramsay, Mr. Thomas, m. of Idvie, 12, 28, 39, 
 
 114. 
 Ramsay, Mr. William, Professor, St. Salvator's, 
 
 215. 
 Ramsay, Mr. William, m. of Kilmany, 223. 
 
 Ramsay, Mr. William, m. of Kemback, 207. 
 
 Rankeillour, Laird of, 178. 
 
 Rattray, Mr. James, m. of Abercrombie, 201. 
 
 Readers in Kirks, 100, 102, 103, 105. 
 
 Ridpath, Mr. George, 26. 
 
 Register of Visitation of Parishes to be kept, 83. 
 
 Reid, Robert, 48. 
 
 Rennald, James, 22. 
 
 Riddel, Mr. Archibald, m. of Kirkaldie, 231, 
 234. 
 
 Riddoch, Alexander, 167. 
 
 Rig, Mr. John, m. of Strathmiglo, 178, 206, 226. 
 
 Rige, William, of Athernay, J 18. 
 
 Rigg, John, 73. 
 
 Rind, Mr. Robert, m. of Forgound, 36, 60, 67. 
 
 Ritchie, Alexander, excommunicated for slaugh- 
 ter, 40. 
 
 Robertson, Andrew, 82. 
 
 Robertson, Mr. John, m. of Dysart, 229, 232. 
 
 Robertson, Mr. John, Professor, St. Mary's, 215. 
 
 Robertson, Laurence, 94. 
 
 Robertson, Patrick, 132. 
 
 Robertson, Thomas, 178. 
 
 Roch, Mr. Robert, m. of Inverkeithing, 26, 44, 
 51, 73, 81, 92, 106, 109, 119, 238. 
 
 RoUock, Mr. Harie, m. of Kilconquhar, 208. 
 
 RoUock, Robert, of Murtown, 69. 
 
 Rollock, Mr. Robert, 99. 
 
 Roscobie, Visitation of Kirk of, 16. 
 
 Ross, Mr. James, m, of Forteviot, 51. 
 
 Ross, Mr. James, m, of Monnimail, 224. 
 
 Ross, Mr. James, m. of Moonzie, 225. 
 
 Rothes, Lord, 31. 
 
 Row, Mr. James, m. of Raitt and Kilspindie, 2, 
 51, 63, 72. 
 
 Row, Mr. John, m. of Carnock, 119, 120, 235. 
 
 Row, Mr. John, m. of Aberdeen, 149. 
 
 Row, Mr, Samuel, 2nd m. of Dunfermline, 119, 
 238. 
 
 Row, Mr. William, 78. 
 
 Row, Mr. William, m. of Ceres, 156, 177, 217. 
 
 Rule, Mr. Robert, m. of Kirkaldie, 231. 
 
 Russel, Mr. Thomas, m. of Kennoway, 230. 
 
 Rutherfurd, Mr. John, m. of Kilconquhar, 207, 
 211. 
 
 Rutherfurd, Mr. John, m. of Cults, 219. 
 
 2 K 
 
258 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Rutherfurd, Mr. John, m. of Dairsie, 1, 108, 221. 
 Rutherfurd, Mr. John, Professor, St. Salvator's, 
 
 215. 
 Rutherford, Mr. Samuel, Principal of St. Mary's, 
 
 133, 155, 159, 160, 161, 174, 177, 214.. 
 Ruthven, Elspit, 101. 
 
 Rymer, Mr. James, m. of St. Andrews, 212. 
 Rymour, Mr. Harie, m. of Carnbee, 156, 171, 
 
 177, 181, 203, 
 Rynd, Mr. Andrew, 86. 
 Rynd, Mr. John, exhorter, Portmoak, 233. 
 Rynd, Mr. John, exhorter, Kinglassie, 231. 
 
 Sabbath, Profanation of, prohibited, 17, 18, 21, 
 
 23, 29, 30,32, 40, 126, 128, 131, 132, 184, 
 
 136, 137, 152, 158, 165, 181. 
 Saline Parish, Ministers of, 239, 240. 
 Salt Pans, Act forbidding working, on Sabbath, 
 
 108, 111, 128, 130,133,141. 
 Saintfurd, Laird of, 2, 156. 
 Sauchy, Mr. Alexander, vicar, Kennoway, 230. 
 Schairp, John, of Houstoun, 21, 22. 
 Schivez, John, of Kemback, 110, 128. 
 Schools, Overture anent, 152. 
 Scone, Lord of, 65. 
 
 Scoonie Parish, Ministers of, 233, 234. 
 Scott, Mr. Alexander, m. of Aberdour, 235. 
 Scott, Mr. George, m. of Dysart, 228, 231. 
 Scott, George, of Kirkstyle, 63. 
 Scott, Sir James, 154. 
 Scott, John, 2. 
 
 Scott, Mr. Thomas, m. of Collessie, 218. 
 Scott, Sir William, of Balwearie, vicar of Auch- 
 
 termuchty, 216. 
 Scott, Mr. William, m. of Cupar, 43, 73, 78, 90, 
 
 103,106,107,116, 118,219. 
 Scott, Mr. William, m. of Forgan, 206. 
 Scott, Mr. William, m. of Kennoway, 230. 
 Scotstarvet, Lord, 131, 132. 
 Scougal, Mr. Patrick, m. of Dairsie, 116, 123 
 
 127,130, 133, 221; tr. toLeuchars, 156, 164, 
 
 171,177,210. 
 Scrimgeour, Mr. Alexander, m. of Inchture and 
 
 Benvie, 51, 66. 
 
 Scrimgeotir, Mr. Alexander, m. of Kinghorn, 118, 
 230. 
 
 Scrimgeour, Constable of Dundee, 66. 
 
 Scrimgeour, Mr. Henry, m. of Forgan, 206. 
 
 Scrimgeour, James, 178. 
 
 Scrimgeour, Mr. John, m. of Kinghorn, 230. 
 
 Scrimgeour, Mr. John, 78. 
 
 Scrogy, Mr. Alexander, m. of Abdie, 216. 
 
 Scares, Mr. Alexander, m. of Weems, 234. 
 
 Seatone, Elizabeth, 96. 
 
 Seatone, Mr. James, m. of Creich, 218. 
 
 Seatone, Marianne, 46. 
 
 Seatoun of Parbroth, 46, 58. 
 
 Seath, Elspeth, 167, 168. 
 
 Selkrig, Mr. William, m. of Falkland, 222. 
 
 Separatists, Act against, 192. 
 
 Shanks, Mr. Martin, m. of Auchtertool, 227. 
 
 Sharp, Mr. Alexander, m. of Forgan, 206. 
 
 Sharp, Mr. James, m. of Craill, afterwards Arch- 
 bishop of St. Andrews, 155, 166, 177, 204, 215. 
 
 Sharp, Mr. John, m. of Kilmany, 223. 
 
 Shaw, Mr. Alexander, m. of Orwell, 239. 
 
 Shaw, Mr. John, m. of Leslie, 232. 
 
 Shaw, John, 185. 
 
 Shaw, Mr. John. m. of Carnock, 235. 
 
 Shaw, William, of Lathangie, 157. 
 
 Shearers, hiring of, on Sunday prohibited, 126, 
 128. 
 
 Shidow, Mr. William, m. of Falkland, 222. 
 
 Shields, Mr. Alexander, ?w. of St. Andrews, 213. 
 
 Sibbald, James, 55, 
 
 Sibbald, Mr. James, m. of Torryburn, 109, 118, 
 157, 161, 169, 179, 240. 
 
 Sibbald, Sir James, of Over-Rankeillour, 116. 
 
 Simmer, Mr. George, m. of Kilspindie, 93. 
 
 Simsou, Mr. Alexander, m. of Conveth, (Lau- 
 rencekirk,) 7, 50. 
 
 Simson, Mr. Gilbert, m. of Kingsbams, 209, 
 
 Simson, Mr. William, m. of Abdie, 21 6. 
 
 Simson, Mr. William, m. of Dunbog, 221. 
 
 Sinclair, Lord, 131. 
 
 Sinclair, Mr. WiUiam, m. of Birkensyde, 26. 
 
 Skeen, Mr. Alexander, 198. 
 
 Skeen, Mr. Alexander, Professor, St. Salvator's, 
 
 215. 
 Skyniier, Mr. Laurence, m. of Dunlappie, 8 1 . 
 
INDEX. 
 
 259 
 
 Slammanane-Muir, Visitation of Kirk of^ 24. 
 
 Small, George, excommunicate, 5. 
 
 Small, Robert, 182, 183. 
 
 Smyth, George, 177- 
 
 Smyth, Mr. Harie, m. of Beath, 154, 155, 157, 
 
 179, 235. 
 Smyth, Henrie, 41, 86. 
 Smyth, Mr. James, m. of Erroll, 51. 
 Smyth, Mr. John, m. of Leslie, 118, 127, 135, 
 
 137, 228, 232. 
 Smyth, Robert, 41. 
 Smyth, Thomas, 24, 41. 
 Sommer, Mr. John, m. of Essie and Nevay, 39, 
 
 56. 
 Sommer, Mr. Robert, m. of Kinnaird, 65. 
 Spalding, Mr. John, m. of Roscobie, 16. 
 Spalding, Mr. William, 86. 
 Spark, William, 188. 
 Spence, Mr. Alexander, m. of Kilconquhar, 207, 
 
 217. 
 Spence, Mr, William, m. of Kinross, 239. 
 Spens, Mr. David, m. of Cambee, 203. 
 Spens, Mr. David, m. of Kilconquhar,' 207, 219. 
 Spens, Thomks, of Lathalland, 118. 
 Spittal, Mr. William, 2nd m. of Dysart, 229. 
 Stark, Mr. John, m. of Logie, 224. 
 Steedman, Mr. Alexander, m. of Beath, 235. 
 Steidman, John, 179. 
 Stephen, Alexa,nder, vicar, Dalgetie, 237. 
 Stevenson, David, 157. 
 Steward> James, of Strabroke, 21. 
 Steward, Robert, Provost of Linlithgovs^^ 24. 
 Steward, William, 47. 
 Stewart, James, 43. 
 
 Stewart, Mr. James, m. of Saline, 235, 240. 
 Stewart, Mr. Walter, m. of Aberdour, 235. 
 Stewin, Alexander, reader, Beath, 235. 
 Stirk, David, reader,, Kinglassie, 230. 
 Stirk, George, 117,178. 
 Strachan, Mr. Alexander, m. of Creich, 218. 
 Strahenrie, Laird of, 118. 
 Strang, George, 117. 
 Strang, John, 2, 93. 
 
 Strange, Dr. John, m. of Erroll, 74, 105. 
 Stratachine, (Strachan,) Mr. James, m. of Barrie, 
 
 39, 43, 106. 
 
 Stratachine, (Strachan,) Mr. James, m. of Forgan, 
 
 206. 
 Stratachine, Mr. John, m. of Cambusmichael, &c. 
 
 51. 
 Stratbbroke, (Uphall,) Visitation of Kirk of, 21. 
 Strathmeiglo Parish, Ministers of, 225. 
 Strawfuthie, Goodman of, 2. 
 Strickmartine, Laird of, 1 7. 
 Strickmartine, Visitation of Kirk of, 67. 
 Subsidie to theis whom the Moss did overflow, 
 
 108. 
 Sunter, David, 117. 
 
 Superstitious usages prohibited, 164, 166, 170. 
 Supplication to Parliament, 149. 
 Sutherland, Earl of, 77. 
 Sword, James, 155. 
 
 Sym, Mr. William, m. of Newburn, 210. 
 Symson, Mr. James, m. of Kennoway, 31, 96, 
 
 230, 231; tr.to Kirkaldie, 111, 157, 178, 228. 
 Sjanson, John, 179. 
 Symson, Mr. John, m. of Kennoway, 229, 233. 
 
 Taylor, Mr. David, m. of Anstruther-Wester,202. 
 Thailand, William, reader, Auchtertool, 227. 
 Theology Students, Foundation for, 86. 
 Thompson, Mr. Andrew, m. of Orwell, 239. 
 Thompson, Mr. Edward, m. of Anstruther-Easter, 
 
 201. 
 Thompson, George, 157. 
 Thompson, Mr. George, m. of Kilmanie, 156, 
 
 161, 174, 178, 223. 
 Thompson, Mr. James, m. of Kilmanie, 7, 20, 
 
 103, 117, 223. 
 Thompson, Mr. Robert, m. of Torrieburn, 240. 
 Thompson, Mr. William, m. of Flisk, 222. 
 Thompson, Mr. William, m. of Dunbog, 221. 
 Tod, James, 157. 
 
 Torryburn Parish, Ministers of, 240. 
 Traill, Mr. Robert, m. of Elie, 123, 145, 153, 
 
 156, 205. 
 Treatowne, Laird of, 2. 
 Tullais, Mr. John, m. of Weems and Methill, 51, 
 
 89, 234. 
 TuUis, Mr. James, m. of Auchtertool, 227. 
 
260 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Tullideph, Mr. Pat, m. of Ferryportoncraig, 206. 
 Tullideph, Mr. William, Principal, St. Leonards, 
 
 213, 234. 
 Tullideph, Mr. William, m. of Dunbog, 221. 
 Tyrie, Mr. James, Professor, St. Mary's, 214. 
 Tyrie Isobel, 46. 
 
 Tyrie, Thomas, excommunicate Papist, 4. 
 Tyrie, William, of Drumkilbo, 46. 
 Tythes, Valuation of, 110. 
 
 U 
 
 Universities, Maintenance of, 182. 
 
 Uphall, Gudeman of, 22. 
 
 lire, Mr. John, m. of Forgan, 206, 209. 
 
 Valange, Mr. Mathew, m. of Kinglassie, 231. 
 
 Vigeans, St., Visitation of Kirk of, 40. 
 
 Vilant, Mr. William, m. of Ferryportoncraig, 
 
 177, 206, 214. 
 Vlishevine Laird of, 2. 
 
 W 
 
 Wacli, James, 24. 
 
 Waddel, Dr. Richard, Archdean, 198, 212. 
 
 Walker, Mr. Adam, 89. 
 
 Walker, Mr. Andrew, m. of Auchtertool, 178, 
 
 227. 
 Walker, William, 179. 
 Wallace, Mr. Robert, m. St. Andrews, 212. 
 Wannand, Andrew, 41. 
 Wardlaw, Mr. Alexander, exliorter, Balingray, 
 
 227. 
 Wardlaw, Mr, John, nt. of Kemback, 177, 207. 
 Wardroper, Mr. Andrew, m. of Balingray, 228, 
 
 232. 
 Wardrop, Mr, William, m. of Anstrutlier-Easter, 
 
 202. 
 Watsone, Mr. Peter, m. of Markinch, 232. 
 Watsone, Mr. Peter, m. of Flisk, 222. 
 Watsone, Thomas, 2. 
 Watsone, Mr. William, m. of Burntisland, 33, 
 
 57, 78, 80, 228, 233. 
 
 Wedderburn, Mr. Alex., m. of Forgan, 156, 177, 
 
 206. 
 Wedderburn, Mr. Andrew, m. of Dysart, 229. 
 Wedderburn, Mr. James, m. of Moonzie, 117, 
 
 146, 156, 178, 22.5. 
 Wedderburn, Mr. James, yr., m. of Moonzie, 225. 
 Wedderburn, Dr. James, Professor, St. Mary's, 
 
 215. 
 Wedderburn, Laird of, 26. 
 Wedderburn, Mr. William, m. of Dundee, 82. 
 Wells, superstitious going to, censured, 165. 
 Weems, Dr. James, 198. 
 Weems Parish, Ministers of, 234. 
 Wemys, Mr. Peter, m. of Landwart of Kirkaldie, 
 
 (Abbotshall,) 178, 226. 
 Wemys, Mr. Robert, m. of Elie, 177, 205. 
 Weemys, David of Rumgay, 118. 
 Weemys, George, 117. 
 Weemys, Mr. George, Professor of St. Salvator's, 
 
 215. 
 Weemys, Harry, of Futhie, 116. 
 Weymss, Mr. James, Principal and m. of St. 
 
 Leonard's, 213, 222, 
 Weymss, John, 46. 
 Weymss, Mr. Patrick, 2. 
 Weymss, Mr. Patrick, m. of Abbotshall, 226. 
 Weymss, William, 59. . 
 Wymise, Mr. David, m. of Scone, 103, 109. 
 White, Mr. Robert, m. of Ferryportoncraig, 206. 
 Wilkie, Mr. Daniel, m. of Abercromby, 201. 
 Wilkie, Mr. Harie, m. of Portmoak, 117, 123, 
 
 233; tr. to Weems, 134, 157, 178, 234. 
 Wilkie, Mr. John, m. of Auchtertool, 227. 
 WUkie, Mr. John, m. of Portmoak, 233. 
 Wilkie, Mr. Robert, m. of Abercrombie, 117, 
 
 156, 177, 201. 
 Wilkie, Mr. Robert, Principal and m. of St. 
 
 Andrews, 211, 213. 
 Wilkie, Mr. Robert, m. of Cupar, 219. 
 William, John, 118. 
 Williamson, Mr. David, m. of Mathie and Inner- 
 
 aritie, 5, 51, 73, 106. 
 Williamson, Mr. James, m. of Cameron, 203. 
 Williamson, Mr. James, m. of Kirkaldie, 231. 
 Wilhamson, Mr. John, m. of Dairsie, 220. 
 Williamson, Robert 39, 156. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 261 
 
 Williamson, Mr. Robert, m. of Dunbog, 221. 
 
 Williamson, William, 15. 
 
 Wilson, Mr. Alexander, m. of Cameron, 177, 
 
 203. 
 Wilson, Mr. Alexander, m. of Elie, 205. 
 Wilson, Mr. Alexander, m. of Cults, 219. 
 Wilson, Mr. James, w,. of Dysart, 157, 161, 178, 
 
 229. 
 Wilson, Mr. James, m. of Kinglassie, 231. 
 Wilson, Janet, Incestuous, 46, 76. 
 Wilson, John, 1 77. 
 
 Wilson, Mr. John, m. of Kirkaldie, 231, 233. 
 Wilson, Mr. Stephen, m. of Kirkaldie, 231. 
 Wilson, Mr. Walter, m. of Abercrombie, 201, 
 
 208. 
 Wilson, Mr. William, m. of Cupar, 220. 
 Winrame, Mr. Robert, m. of Portmoak, 233. 
 Wishart, Dr. George, m. of St. Andrews, 212. 
 Wishart, Mr. William, m. of Fettercaim, 11, 18, 
 
 72, 92. 
 Witches, 19, 57, 61, 71, 75, 79, 83, 84, 137, 
 138, 139, 141, 145, 148, 165, 166, 167, 168, 
 169, 170. 
 Wobster, John, reader, Colessie, 218. 
 Wood, Mr. Alexander, m. of Largo, 209. 
 Wood, Andrew, 46. 
 Wood, Mr. David, 39, 
 Wood, Mr. David, m. of Kinghorn, 230. 
 Wood, Harie of Bony town, 41. 
 Wood, Mr. James, Principal, St. Salvator's, 148, 
 155, 161, 170, 173, 175, 177, 179,215; tr. 
 from Dennino, 205. 
 Wood, Mr. John, m. of Rynd, suspendit, 110. 
 Wood, Mr. John, m. of St. Andrews, 212. 
 
 Wood, Dr. John, m. of Kilrennie, 208. 
 Wood, Mr. Robert, m. of Kennoway, 230. 
 Wood, Mr. Robert, m. of Scoonie, 234. 
 Wood Mr. Robert, m. of Anstruther-Wester, 
 
 202. 
 Wood, Thomas, 2. 
 
 Wood, Mr. Thomas, m. of Carnbee, 203. 
 Wood, Mr. Thomas, m. of Dysert, 228. 
 Wood, Mr. Thomas, m. of Ferryportoncraig, 156, 
 
 206. 
 Wood, Mr. William, »i. of Dennino, 204, 213. 
 Wood, William of Balblair, 43. 
 Woodmilne, Gudeman of, 31, 178. 
 Wright, Mr. Robert, m. of Culross, 236. 
 Wylie, Mr. John, m. of Saline, 240. 
 
 Young, Mr. Alexander, m. of Culross, 236. 
 Young, Mr. Alexander, m. of St. Andrews, 212. 
 Young, Mr. Andrew, m. of Moonzie, 225. 
 Young, George, 50, 59. 
 Young, Janet, Incestuous, 6. 
 Young, Mr. John, m. Dysert, 228. 
 Young, Sir Peter, of Easter-Seatoun, 40, 41. 
 Young, Thomas, reader, Abercromby, 201. 
 Young, Mr. WiUiam, m. of Loncardie, 51. 
 Youngson, Mr. Andrew, m, of Newbum, 210. 
 Yuill, Mr. James, m. of Dairsie, 7, 220. 
 Yule^day, Observance of, censured, 165. 
 
 Zuill, Mr. Robert, 57. 
 
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