Publisher's Synopsis
""Historical Sketch of the Free Church of Scotland in the Parish of Dalziel: From the Disruption in 1843 to the Union in 1900"" is a book written by David Ogilvy and published in 1901. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Free Church of Scotland in the Parish of Dalziel, from its formation in 1843 to its union with the United Presbyterian Church in 1900. The author offers a comprehensive overview of the events and circumstances that led to the formation of the Free Church of Scotland and the subsequent establishment of a congregation in the Parish of Dalziel. He also discusses the challenges and struggles faced by the church during its early years, including the difficulties of finding suitable premises for worship and the financial constraints that limited the church's ability to carry out its mission.Throughout the book, Ogilvy provides detailed descriptions of the various ministers who served the Free Church of Scotland in the Parish of Dalziel, highlighting their contributions to the church and the community. He also discusses the impact of significant events such as the Disruption of 1843, the controversy over the use of hymns in worship, and the union with the United Presbyterian Church in 1900.Overall, ""Historical Sketch of the Free Church of Scotland in the Parish of Dalziel: From the Disruption in 1843 to the Union in 1900"" offers a fascinating insight into the history of a particular church congregation during a period of significant change and upheaval in Scottish religious life. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Free Church of Scotland or the broader history of Scottish Presbyterianism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
