1780 – Faithful Contendings Displayed | First Edition, Scottish Covenanter History

Faithful Contendings Displayed by Michael Shields is an historical, theological narrative first published in 1780. It recounts the struggles of the Scottish Covenanters, especially the group known as the “suffering remnant.” During this time, many Covenanters held illegal field meetings (“conventicles”), were imprisoned, exiled, or executed.

Shield defends the persecuted Covenanters including numerous letters and correspondences throughout the Church of Scotland.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Faithful Contendings Displayed : being an historical relation of the state and actings of the suffering remnant in the church of Scotland
• Author(s): Michael Shields
• Contributor(s): James Guthrie
• Publisher: Glasgow, Printed by John Bryce
• Edition: 1780 edition.
• Binding: Full leather binding
• Format: (12mo), single volume
• Size:  7.75 in x 4.75 in (20 cm x 12 cm)
• Collation: xxiv, 530 pages; vi, 132 pages; [2]
• Contents Include:
  • William Brackel’s letter to the Presbyterians in Scotland
  • Mr. Robert Hamilton’s letter to Mr. James Renwick
  • The Society’s letter to the Classis of Groningen
  • Society’s letter to the Laird of Earlstoun
  • Account of the conference with Mr. John Flint
  • A letter to Mr. Gerkima, 1686
  • James Wallace’s letter
  • A petition to the Parliament, 1690
  • Lord Angus’s Regiment, 1690
  • Conference with Messrs. Barclay and Langlands

Condition:

Good. Full leather binding with worn corners and edge wear. The text block remains tight and secure. Pages show age toning and fading; text remains legible throughout.

Why Collect This?

• Covenanter historical narrative connected with the suffering remnant
• Collection of Presbyterian correspondence and church records

Item Number: #50178