Documents concerning the controversy over the Usages in the Episcopal Church of Scotland during the first half of the 18th century.
Scope and Contents
The manuscript is written in one hand.
The dispute, which originated among the English Nonjuring clergy, concerned the prayers used in the Communion service, and the mixing of water with the wine.
The contents of the manuscript are as follows:
(i) `Some short Memoirs of the affairs of the Episcopal church of Scotland since the death of Q. Anne.` John Parker Lawson (page 541) wrongly attributes this to Bishop David Ranken (page 1).
(ii) Copy of the Formula rejecting the Usages, 1724 (page 227).
(iii) `A vindication of the conduct in a late affair of those who stand up for the peace of this afflicted church ... By Bishop Ranken` (page 229).
Dates
- Creation: 1724, Circa 1748.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (259 pages (pages 89-226 blank). Octavo.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The manuscript bears the signature of Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes, 1780.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.200.
Bibliography
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 16 01 2015
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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