Life of John Knox, Fifth Edition, Vol. 2 of 2 / Containing Illustrations of the History of the Reformation in Scotland

by Thomas M'Crie

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Randolph, the English ambassador. His account of Knox’s preaching, ii. [41]. His letter respecting Knox’s History, ii. [359]. Knox’s confidential communications with, ii. [402]. Readers. Their temporary employment, ii. [6], [282]. Reformation in Scotland. Urgent necessity of, i. [24–5]. Causes of its progress, i. [32], [34]. Early embraced by nobles and gentry, i. [35]. Spreads in the University of St Andrews, i. [30], [37]. Laws against, i. [37–8], [163]. Embraced by Knox, i. [38]. Languishing state of, i. [160–68]. Causes of its revival, i. [168–71]. Progress of, i. [190], [226]. Its influence on civil liberty, i. [301–14]. Established by Parliament, i. [330]. Knox’s History of, ii. [358]. See [Church], Protestant. Reformers, English. Approve of Knox’s call to the ministry, i. [55]. Dislike many things in their ecclesiastical establishment, i. [105], [400–5]. Their opinion of Knox, ii. [239–40]. Religion. Corrupt form of it in Scotland before the Reformation, i. [14–24]. Resistance to civil rulers. Knox’s advice respecting, i. [212–4]. Doctrine of the New Testament respecting, i. [308–12]. Knox vindicates it before Queen Mary, ii. [35–6]. Debate between Knox and Maitland concerning, ii. [117–25]. Craig’s account of a dispute on, at Bologna, ii. [126–7]. See [Government], Political. Richardson, Robert. Embraces the reformed sentiments, and is obliged to leave Scotland, i. [31]. Account of, i. [374]. Ridley, Bishop. His testimony to Knox, i. [411]. ii. [240]. Rizzio, David. Assassination of, ii. [144]. Robertson, Dr. Remarks on his account of the Queen Regent’s conduct to the protestants, i. [444]. On his character of Queen Mary, ii. [248–9]. On his character of Regent Murray, ii. [335–43]. Robeson, John. Convicted of heresy, i. [358]. Rollock, George. ii. [389]. Rollock, James. Convicted of heresy, i. [358], [359], [365]. Rollock, Richard. Convicted of heresy, i. [362]. Rothes, Earl of. Joins the Congregation, i. [263]; ii. [423]. Rough, John. A friar, embraces the Reformation, i. [51–2]. His solemn charge to Knox to undertake the ministry, i. [53]. Knox assists him in a dispute, i. [58]. Summoned before the clergy, i. [62]. Is martyred in England, i. [67]. Verses on, ii. [456]. Row, John. Account of, ii. [15]. Teaches Hebrew at Perth, ii. [16]. Further account of, ii. [291–3]. Verses on, ii. [461]. Row, son to the above. His early proficiency in Hebrew, ii. [294]. His epitaph, ii. [301]. Russel, Jerom. Suffers martyrdom, i. [31]. Account of, i. [355]. Ruthven, Lilias, daughter to Lord Ruthven. An early favourer of the Reformation, i. [35]. Ruthven, Lord. An early favourer of the Reformation, i. [35]. Ruthven, Lord, son to the former. Joins the Congregation, i. [263]. His son visits Knox on his death‑bed, ii. [226].

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Sadler, Sir Ralph. Ambassador from Henry VIII., i. [45]. Carries on the correspondence with the Congregation, i. [288]. Greek motto of, i. [344]. Sandilands, Sir James. An early favourer of the Reformation, i. [35]. Knox dispenses the sacrament in the house of, i. [176]. A petition to the Queen Regent presented by, i. [234], [441]. Seatoun, Alexander. Embraces the reformed sentiments, and is obliged to leave Scotland, i. [31]. Account of, i. [370]. Scotland. State of literature in, at commencement of the Reformation, i. [3–6]. State of Religion in, i. [14–24]. Scottish language, cultivation of. By the reformers, ii. [18], [298]. Scrimger, Henry. i. [346]. Session, Kirk. What, ii. [8]. Session, Court of. Robert Pont one of the judges of, ii. [347]. Simson, Andrew, master of the grammar school of Perth. i. [5]. Anecdote respecting the scholars of, i. [377]. See [Dunbar]. Simson, Duncan. Suffers martyrdom, i. [31]. Account of, i. [354], [357], [363]. Simson, Patrick. Teaches Greek at Spot, i. [346]. Sinclair. The name of Knox’s mother, i. [2]. Sinclair, Bishop of Ross. Informs against Knox, ii. [97]. Votes for his acquittal, ii. [105]. Smeton, Thomas. His learning, i. [347]. His account of Knox’s last illness and death, ii. [219]. His character of Knox, ii. [238–9]. His Hebrew literature, ii. [295]. Somerset, Protector of England. His fall lamented by Knox, i. [92]. Somerville, Lord. His vote against protestant confession, i. [330]. Spotswood, John. Favours the Reformation, i. [177]. Joins the preachers, i. [320]. Made superintendent of Lothian, ii. [7], [47]. Spotswood, Archbishop. His commendation of Knox, ii. [244]. His account of the Book of Discipline, ii. [283–4]. Stewart, Archibald. Visits Knox on his death‑bed, ii. [221]. Stewart, Lord James, Prior of St Andrews. Attends Knox’s sermons, i. [177]. Invites Knox to return to Scotland, i. [196]. Joins the Congregation, i. [263–4]. Proofs of his loyalty, i. [458]. Created Earl of Murray, ii. [58]. See [Murray], Earl of. Stewart, John, son to Lord Methven. An early favourer of the reformation, i. [35]. Convicted of heresy, i. [367]. Stewart, Margaret, daughter of Lord Ochiltree. Married to Knox, ii. [109], [220], [268], [410], [415]. Married to Sir A. Ker of Fadounside, ii. [268], [353]. Copy of Knox’s letters in her possession, ii. [372]. Stewart, Walter, son to Lord Ochiltree. Convicted of heresy, i. [360], [362]. Stewart, William. Translator for the kirk, ii. [355]. Stirling. Demolition of the monasteries at, i. [268]; ii. [425]. A minister early settled in, i. [283]. Story, Dr. His defence of Mary’s persecution, i. [239]. Straiton, David. Suffers martyrdom, i. [31]. Account of, i. [353], [358], [363]. Straiton, of Lauriston. An early friend of the Reformation, i. [35]. Sudderland, Nicoll. ii. [406]. Superintendents. Bishops so called in England, i. [401]. Their office in the foreign churches in London, i. [406]. Difference between diocesan bishops and, ii. [283–4]. Switzerland. Knox visits, i. [132]. Syme, James. i. [173], [196]. Synods, Provincial. What, ii. [9]

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Testament of Knox. ii. [410–16]. Testament of Mrs Welch. ii. [417]. Throkmorton, Sir Nicholas. i. [281], [457]; ii. [157]. Thou, De. His character of Regent Murray, ii. [341–2]. Tonstal, Bishop of Durham. Character of, i. [81–2], [238]. Knox’s defence before, i. [83–4], [395–9]. Tremellius, Emanuel. i. [79]. Tulchan Bishops. ii. [200]. Tyrie, John. Knox’s answer to, ii. [207–9].

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Vaus, John, rector of the school of Aberdeen. i. [4], [5]. Venable, John. Reformer of Dieppe, i. [203]. Visitors of churches. What, ii. [7].

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Wallace, Adam. His martyrdom, i. [162]; ii. [292]. Wannand, Alexander. Convicted of heresy, i. [357], [362]. Wedderburn, James. Author of satires against the popish clergy, i. [376]. Verses on, ii. [457]. Wedderburn, Gilbert. Convicted of heresy, i. [357], [362]. Wedderburn, John. Convicted of heresy, i. [358–9]. Wedderburn, John and Robert. Authors of Psalms and Godly Ballads, i. [378]. Verses on, ii. [457]. Welch, John. Marries one of Knox’s daughters, ii. [269]. Is found guilty of treason, ii. [270–1]. Interview between Lewis XIII. and, ii. [272]. See [Knox], Elizabeth. Whitlaw, Alexander, of Greenrig. i. [282], [287]; ii. [394]. Whittingham, Dean of Durham. Ordained at Geneva, i. [56]. A friend of Knox, i. [146], [153]. Successor to Knox at Geneva, i. [197]. Eulogium on him by the Earl of Warwick, i. [432–3]. Williams. See [Guillaume]. Willock, John. Returns to Scotland, i. [170]. Preaches privately, i. [171], [173]. Leaves Scotland, i. [175]. Returns and joins the protestant preachers, i. [233]. Tried for heresy, i. [253], [257], [447–8]. Officiates for Knox in Edinburgh, i. [279]. His advice respecting the suspension of the Queen Regent, i. [297]. Made a member of the extraordinary Privy Council, i. [298]. His stipend, i. [308], ii. [355]. Made superintendent of Glasgow, ii. [7]. Goes to England, ii. [177]. Calumny against, [ib.] Pretended conversation between Knox and, ii. [316]. Verses on, ii. [459]. Wingate, (Winzet,) Ninian. Knox’s controversy with, ii. [73]. Winchester of Kinglassie, George. Convicted of heresy, i. [162], [367]. Winram, John, Sub‑prior of St Andrews. Connives at the reformed opinions, i. [30]. His cautious behaviour, i. [62]. Joins the reformers, i. [319]. Made superintendent of Fife, i. [424]; ii. [7]. His Catechism, i. [424]. Verses on, ii. [460]. Wishart, George. Banished for teaching the Greek New Testament, i. [47], [343]. Returns to Scotland, i. [41]. Knox attends, i. [42]. Is outlawed, i. [360]. Account of him by one of his scholars, i. [380]. Bears a fagot at Bristol, i. [383]. Translates the Swiss confession, i. [384]. Verses on, ii. [456]. Wishart, Sir John, of Pittarrow, brother to the former. Knox writes to, i. [200]. Made comptroller, ii. [44], [96], [354]. Knox’s letter to, ii. [400]. Davidson’s dedication to, ii. [431]. Wood, John, Secretary to the Regent Murray. Is assassinated, ii. [166]. Knox’s letters to, ii. [395], [397].