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persecution here, as I have heard John Muirhead and others give account. His son, John Slowan gave me this and 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 here; I saw the sale of them spilt this last night. And so it came to pass, the most of them was returned to Scotland.
14. He was preaching one Sabbath-night in the said John Slowan's house, 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. A 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 out of heaven, as with an audible voice thy charges shall be borne in a remarkable manner. That man has been remarkably supported ever since and that in the way of his duty.
15. In the same place, in a Sabbath-morning family worship, he sang the cxlth Psalm, verse 11th. He said, Sirs, I charge you to sing this Psalm in faith for we will have a room-throne belyve; some one hath given him a deadly blow, tho’ poor Monmouth had no hand in it. A fowler, when he shoots a bird, may rise and flee, but not far, for there is some of the shot in it. Within ten days after, the news of the death of Charles II. was confirmed.
16. About the same time he said to James Slowan, We must go to another house, for I am mistaken there be not a very narrow search made this night. They went to William Craig's, and James went with them to the house, and returned to his own bed.
