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13. About the same time he was in the house of the foresaid John Slowan, who was a great friend to our Scots sufferers who fled there from the persecution here, as I have heard John Muirhead and others give account. His son John Slowan, gave me this and several other distinct accounts. The foresaid Mr. Cunningham carried over many of the Reviews of the History of the Indulgence, to spread in Ireland, in defence of the Indulgence here: When Mr. Peden heard of them, he said to some friends, Be not discouraged, for these Books will do no hurt in this country; for I saw the sale of them spilt this last night. And so it came to pass, for the most of them was returned to Scotland.
14. He was preaching on a Sabbath-right in the said ohn Slowan's house, and a great number both within and without hearing him; where he insisted on the great need and usefulness of seeking and getting spiritual riches. He brought in an example, That if any man was going to Belfast or Bellimony, he would be looking his pockets for what he had to bear his charges. One man standing without, said quietly, Lord help me, for I have nothing to bear mine. Mr. Peden said immediately, pointing to the door, Poor man do not fear, for I have it from heaven as with an audible voice, thy charges shall be borne, and that in a remarkable manner. That man has been mercifully and remarkably supported ever since, and that in the way of his duty.
15. In the same place, in a Sabbath morning's family-worship, he sang the Psalm xl. II. He said Sirs, I charge you to sing this Psalm in faith, for we will have a room-throne belive, some one hath given him a deadly blow, though poor Monmouth hath no hand in it. A fowler, when he shoots a bird, it may rise and flee, but not far, for there is some of the shot in it. Within ten days after, the news of Charles 2d's death was confirmed.
