The Synod of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, May, 1948, records with sorrow the fact that the National Bible Society of Scotland has changed its constitution. Hitherto it was under obligation to publish the Authorised Version of Scriptures only, but corrupt and modernistic versions may now be published as a result of this change. Those who have been the Society’s loyal supporters within and without the Free Presbyterian Church earnestly desire its return to the old constitution and until then we cannot support it.
After due consideration the Synod decided to advise our people to purchase their requirements from the Scottish Bible Society, 45 George Street, Edinburgh. This is a small independent body having no official connection with any other Society. It was formed in 1809 and adheres to the publication of the Authorised Version only. They kindly offer to supply us with Bibles containing the Psalms in metre, also separate Psalm Books and Gaelic Bibles, large and small. As this Society has an independent income, it has no collectors or auxiliaries, but contributions towards its work are accepted.
The activities of the Scottish Bible Society are confined to Scotland and therefore we wish to support the Trinitarian Bible Society, 7 Bury Place, London, W.C.1, whose noble work overseas and at home is worthy of liberal support.
The Trinitarian Bible Society is strictly anti-modernistic and refuses to handle any other than the Authorised Version.
Congregations and individuals should note the London address to which subscriptions should be sent, and also that of the Scottish Bible Society and make congregational and local arrangements throughout the Church.