Act of Secret Council, xxvii January Anno &c., 1560. · 8 of 9
The History of the Reformation in Scotland
English, translated by an unnamed hand — The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland, 1587
Act of Secret Council, xxvii January, Anno &c., 1560.
We, who have subscribed these presents, having advised with the Articles herein specified, as is above mentioned from the beginning of this book, think the same good, and in conformity with God's Word in all points, subject to the notes and additions thereto eked; and we promise to set the same forward to the uttermost of our powers. Providing that the Bishops, Abbots, Priors, and other Prelates and beneficed men, who already have joined themselves to us, bruik the revenues of their benefices during their lifetimes, they sustaining and upholding the ministry and ministers, as is herein specified, for preaching of the Word, and administering of the Sacraments of God.
JAMES.JOHN LOCKHART of Barr. JAMES HAMILTON.GEORGE CORRIE of Kelwood. ARCHIBALD ARGYLE.JOHN SHAW of Haly. JAMES STEWART.ANDREW HAMILTON of ROTHES.Letham. JAMES HALIBURTON.GLENCAIRN. R. BOYD.OCHILTREE. ALEXANDER CAMPBELL,SANQUHAR. DEAN OF MORAY.SAINTJOHNS. WILLIAM OF CULROSS.WILLIAM LORD HAY. MASTER ALEXANDERDRUMLANRIG. GORDON.CUNNINGHAMHEAD. BARGANY YOUNGER.JOHN MAXWELL. ANDREW KER of Faldonside.GEORGE FENTON of that Ilk. T. SCOTT of Hayning.LOCHINVAR.