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The duties of the children of pious parents, a sermon, preached in the Tron Church of
Edinburgh, 20 May 1803. Before the society ... for the benefit of the sons of the clergy of the Established Church of Scotland ... To which is added, an account of the objects and constitution of the society.
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Protestant religion in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland (this was an annual measure, drawing upon funds specially donated by the Crown). In the year following he declined the customary appointment as one of His Majesty's Chaplains in Ordinary.
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Study of the scriptures recommended. : A sermon. Preached before the
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Due attention to the public institutions of religion recommended. A sermon, preached at the opening of the
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