An elegie upon the death of that famous and faithful minister and martyr, Mr. James Renwick composed immediately after his execution at Edinburgh. February 17th. 1688.

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An elegie upon the death of that famous and faithful minister and martyr, Mr. James Renwick composed immediately after his execution at Edinburgh. February 17th. 1688.
Author
Shields, Alexander, 1660?-1700.
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[Edinburgh :: s.n.],
Printed in the year 1688. Edinburgh, re-printed 1690.
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Renwick, James, 1662-1688 -- Early works to 1800.
Martyrdom -- Early works to 1800.
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An ACROSTICK on the same.

eekness and Magnanimity most rare, dvanc'd thy Actions, with advantage fair, ••••bmissive Self denyal, suffering slights, uisted with True Zeal, for Emmanuel's Rights, xtoll'd thee Early in Esteem and Fame, enowned Renwick, EVERMORE THE SAME,
••••hovah- Iireh was thy constant Joy, ong thy Alwayes arduous employ, agnifi'd Martyr! men thee much admire▪ nemies Envy, and enraged ire, aming them Selves, thy sufferings to bespatter;
••••proaches Restless, with renown did scatter. ••••inent Enterprises in all dangers, oble thy Name have notifi'd to Strangers. exations Various, suffered valiantly, ••••balm'd thy Innocence to memory. ••••mfort from Christ did stop all thy Complaints. ••••ll'd thou'rt for Keeping His Commandements.
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