Project Gutenberg 2004-10-18 Public domain in the USA. 240 Houston, Thomas 1803 1882 Houston, T. (Thomas) The Life of James Renwick A Historical Sketch Of His Life, Labours And Martyrdom And A Vindication Of His Character And Testimony Produced by Jordan Dohms and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Life of James Renwick" by Thomas Houston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life, labors, and martyrdom of James Renwick, who was a prominent figure among the Scottish martyrs during the 17th century. It explores his unwavering commitment to his faith, the persecution he faced, and the lasting impact of his principles on future generations. The opening of the book provides a rich introduction to Renwick’s life, detailing his early influences, particularly the strong faith of his mother, and the trials he faced from a young age. It describes his fervent dedication to the Christian ministry against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in Scotland, where many faced persecution for their beliefs. Renwick emerges as a central figure embodying the struggles of the Covenanters, and his resolve to uphold Christian principles in defiance of authority sets the stage for a narrative that will detail his rise as a leader among the oppressed, ultimately leading to his martyrdom. The text illustrates not only the historical context of his life but also evokes the spiritual fervor that defined his mission and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Scotland -- Church history -- 17th century Renwick, James, 1662-1688 Covenanters BX Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Religious Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Religious 146600 2025-06-06T06:33:39.469020 text/html 141952 2020-12-18T11:46:37 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 200123 2025-06-06T06:33:45.246002 application/epub+zip 201667 2025-06-06T06:33:42.430011 application/epub+zip 122850 2025-06-06T06:33:41.257035 application/epub+zip 328283 2025-06-06T06:33:47.416008 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317396 2025-06-06T06:33:44.543003 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 136827 2022-09-07T04:08:29.916283 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138254 2023-10-06T10:33:38.785483 text/plain 15978 2025-06-06T06:33:47.544977 application/rdf+xml 13448 2025-06-06T06:33:41.814014 image/jpeg 3832 2025-06-06T06:33:41.535008 image/jpeg 197080 2025-06-06T06:33:39.486041 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog