Records of the Kirk of Scotland / containing the Acts and Proceedings of the General Assemblies from 1638 downwards, as authenticated by the clerks of assembly.

by Church of Scotland. General Assembly

Or, under Thyne, let us sure shaddowed be.

Thyne reaches so long owre heaven, air, earth, sea—

This but a blast, and bounded is by The:

Tyme rotts the ane: Thyne doeth remain for ay,

Proclaiming peace unto thy saints alway.

Man’s Rainbowe’s collor’s red, and full of fyre;

Thine whyte, blew, red—signes of thy quenched ire.

[204] Folio MS., f. 71.

[205] Folio MS., f. 69. This is an answer to a short and general but very kindly letter from the Earl of Holland, dated 22d May.

[206] Folio MS., f. 68.