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1973

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  • Until the Day Break
  • Synod Sermon: “Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3) by Rev. Alexander Morrison, North Uist
  • The Way to Heaven by Rev. Ralph Erskine
  • The Fruits of the Spirit by Rev. M. MacInnes, M.A., Ullapool
  • Letter by Mr A. Docter, Holland
  • Obituary: The late Mrs Mary MacPherson, Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Posadh an Anama ri Criosd Leis an Urr. Eideard Pearse (A.D. 1672) (Air a leantuinn bho t.d. 379)
  • Book Review: 1 and 2 Thessalonians by William Hendriksen. Banner of Truth. £1.25
  • Notes and Comments
  • Church Notes
  • Entrance into Heaven by Ralph Erskine
  • Acknowledgment of Donations

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February 1973 PDF scan ↗
  • Thy Word is Truth
  • Obituary
  • The Divine Provision
  • Synod Resolution
  • Book Reviews
  • Notes and Comments
  • Church Notes

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March 1973 PDF scan ↗
  • Visit to Rhodesia
  • Sermon
  • “They of Italy salute you”
  • The Bible and Textual Criticism
  • Posadh an Anama ri Criosd
  • Church Notes
  • Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland: Special Collections — Year Ended 31St December 1972
  • Acknowledgment of Donations

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April 1973 PDF scan ↗
  • Why is God a Stranger in the Land?
  • Church Notes

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May 1973 PDF scan ↗
  • The Lord Reigns
  • Sermon
  • The Pre-existent Glory of the Redeemer
  • If They Shall Fall Away
  • Letters
  • Thoughts on Tour of Israel—1972 by Rev. A. Murray, M.A.
  • Obituaries
  • Posadh an Anama ri Criosd
  • Dioghllum o MhacRath Mór
  • Book Reviews
  • Church Notes
  • Acknowledgment of Donations

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June 1973 PDF scan ↗
  • Address to his Congregation
  • The Pre-existent Glory of the Redeemer
  • The Fruits of the Spirit
  • ‘Then Hear Thou from Heaven…’
  • Letters
  • Yeddie
  • A False Prophet
  • Book Reviews
  • Rhodesian Mission News
  • Church Notes

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  • Can You Ask God’s Blessing on the Dance?
  • Notes of a Sermon
  • The Pre-existent Glory of the Redeemer
  • The Foundations of the Sabbath in the Word of God
  • Letters
  • Part II
  • Church Notes
  • Acknowledgment of Donations

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August 1973 PDF scan ↗
  • Other Sheep I Have
  • Studies in the Life of the Apostle Paul
  • The Pre-Existent Glory of the Redeemer
  • Evening Prayer
  • The Foundation of the Sabbath in the Word of God
  • Yeddie
  • Gathan de Ghloir na Diadhachd
  • Dutch Missionary Meeting
  • Book Reviews
  • Communion Sermon Notes: “As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.”
  • Notes and Comments
  • Church Notes

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September 1973 PDF scan ↗
  • Looking Unto Jesus
  • Sermon by Rev. Aaron Ndebele
  • The Lord’s Supper: A Familiar Conference between a Minister and a doubting Christian concerning the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
  • David Livingstone I
  • Obituary
  • Gathan de Ghloir na Diadhachd (Air a leantuin bho t.d. 246) by Rev. Eideard Pearce
  • Italian Mission News
  • Rhodesian Mission News
  • Sanctuary Sins
  • Communion Table Address
  • Book Reviews
  • Notes and Comments
  • Church Notes
  • Acknowledgment of Donations

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October 1973 PDF scan ↗
  • Synod Sermon: “But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy . . .” Acts 20:24, by Rev. John A. MacDonald, Fort William
  • Unbelief—a Marvel
  • David Livingstone — II
  • The Lord’s Supper
  • Gathan de Ghloir na Diadhachd
  • Book Reviews
  • Notes and Comments
  • Church Notes

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November 1973 PDF scan ↗
  • A Praying Spirit
  • Sermon: The Root of Jesse
  • Unbelief—a Marvel
  • David Livingstone — III
  • Obituary
  • Gathan de Ghloir na Diadhachd
  • Acknowledgment of Donations

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December 1973 PDF scan ↗
  • Time and Eternity
  • The Cross of Christ
  • Sermon: “My beloved spake and said unto me, rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone, the flowers appear on the earth, the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land. Song 2: 10-12.” by Rev. Donald Macdonald, Shieldaig
  • Unbelief — A Marvel
  • Letter by Rev. William Romaine
  • David Livingstone — IV
  • Obituaries
  • Gathan de Ghloir na Diadhachd
  • An Outside View
  • Book Review
  • Church Notes
  • Communions
  • Acknowledgment of Donations

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