ministry, told
him, That he should go to Murray. Of which he had no thoughts then, but
in a little the laird of Park offered him Knockgaudy near Oldearn to
labour and dwell in, of which he accepted, and went thither; where he
was a very useful instrument in the hand of the Lord in turning many
souls to him, as has been already said, and here finding his private
ministry so blessed with success, he adventured to give the sacrament in
this place, which was a bold attempt, considering the severity of the
laws at that time. But this solemnity being remarkably blessed with the
divine presence and glory, the communicants returned to their
habitations with unspeakable joy, and amongst the rest one MacLoad who
came from Ross-shire, and understood nothing of the English language;
but, Mr. Hog understanding the Irish language, he told him, That he came
hither obeying the command of his exalted Redeemer, and understood what
was preached there in the English, as well as if every word had been
spoken in his own tongue. Which when Mr. Hog interpreted to the rest,
they were filled with wonder, and the good man was allowed to
communicate, which he did with joy.

_Anno_ 1668. he was imprisoned for the truth at Forres, upon a complaint
for keeping conventicles, &c. and there he was wonderfully
strengthened and comforted, having great joy in his sufferings. Upon his
account many prayers were put up by many in Murray, and their prayers,
as one faith of the church's prayers for Peter while in the like case,
set God a-working. The effect was, That Mr. Hog, without his own
knowledge or expectation, was set at liberty, without any concessions on
his part.

But what was more remarkable, he was again apprehended about the
beginning of the year 1676. for the same cause, and sent to Edinburgh.
He said to some in company, I thank my God, this messenger was most
welcome to me: And giving a scratch with his nails on the wall, he said,
I trust in the living God, that before my conscience shall get that much
of a scratch, this neck (pointing to it) shall go for it. Accordingly
when tried, he submitted himself joyfully to a prison, rather than bind
himself from preaching; and was sent to the Bass, where by the air of
the place and his close confinement he fell into a bloody flux, whereof
he was in great danger. A physician being called, gave his opinion,
Unless he was liberated from that place, there was no hope of life. But
Mr. Hog, hesitating, woul