rship of God, a thing most properly ecclesiastic, &c."

[241] This relation was attested by William Bulloch, who was his
faithful servant near thirty years who was eye and ear witness, and was
inclined to think he was an angel.

[242] It must, of necessity, here be observed, That any who are
acquainted with the historical accounts of these times, will find that
Mr. Hog was not so explicit upon point of public testimony, as the more
faithful part of our sufferers at that time; otherwise he was, for parts
and attainments, a very remarkable and extraordinary man, as this
narrative in part discovers.

[243] Pat. Walker in his remarks says, That while he was in prison he
dealt earnestly with Messrs. King and Kid (then under sentence of death)
to give a healing testimony in favours of the indulged. And that he was
liberate upon the terms of the indemnity, &c. However be as it will, to
derogate from nothing due to the memory of Mr. Fleming, It is well
known, that though he was never actively indulged himself, yet he ran
into some extremes in coalescence with them; which was no small grief at
that time to faithful Mr. M'Ward, as witness his earnest contendings,
&c.

[244] This seems to have been in the year 1685, upon a process of
forfeiture and citation of appearance given him amongst others, but upon
a representation given in by him, his diet was deserted: which made up a
part of his compliances.

[245] In his own impartial relation, page 11.

[246] _To the Moderator and remanent Members of the General Assembly,
now convened at Edinburgh, October 1690, The humble Proposals of Mr.
Alexander Shields_, &c.

If our eye could suitably affect our hearts this day, Right Reverend, we
might find much matter, both of rejoicing and mourning, in the wonderful
commencement and advancement of this work of reformation. We are called
to rejoice with thanksgiving for the mercy of God manifested and
magnified in the progress of this work hitherto; that the Lord hath been
pleased in sovereign mercy to prevent and surprize us with such a
reviving in our bondage, by the repression of tyranny, suppression of
popery, and depression of prelacy. When the doctrine of this church is
asserted, and the confession of faith formerly received, is read, voted,
approven and established by parliament. The worship and ordinances of
Christ are administred in great purity, plenty and peace: The government
of Christ's institution, is at length restored to