the
several Kirks of their bounds.

_Eodem die Postmeridiem._ Sess. 19.

_Approbation of the shorter Catechisme._

The Generall Assembly having seriously considered the shorter Catechisme,
agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines sitting at _Westminster_, with
assistance of Commissioners from this Kirk. Doe finde upon due examination
thereof, That the said Catechisme is agreeable to the Word of God, and in
nothing contrary to the received, Doctrine, Worship, Discipline and
Government of this Kirk, And therefore Approve the said shorter Catechisme
as a part of the intended Uniformity, to be a Directory for Catechising
such as are of weaker capacitie.

_Act discharging a little Catechisme printed at_ Edinburgh, 1647.

The Generall Assembly having found in a little Catechisme, printed at
_Edinburgh_, entituled, _The A. B. C. with the Catechisme, That is to say,
an instruction to be taught and learned of young children_, very grosse
errours in the point of Universall Redemption, and in the number of the
Sacraments, Therefore doe discharge the venting or selling of the said
Catechisme of the foresaid impression, or of whatsoever other impression
the same be of, and all use thereof in Schools or Families, Inhibiting
also all Printers to reprint the same, And recommends to Presbyteries to
take speciall care that this Act be obeyed.

_Ult._ Iuly 1648. _Postmeridiem,_ Sess. 21.

_A Declaration of the Generall Assembly concerning the present dangers of
Religion, and especially the unlawfull engagement in War, against the
Kingdom of_ England; _Together, with many necessary exhortations and
directions to all the Members of the Kirk of Scotland._

It cannot seem strange to any that considereth the great trust that lyeth
on us, comparing the same with the eminent dangers wherewith the Cause of
God is invironed in this Land, if at this time We declare our sense
thereof, and warn the people of God from this watch-tower of the present
duties incombent to them; Our witnesse is in heaven, and our record on
high, that we doe not this from any disrespect to the Parliament whom we
have honoured and will ever honour and also obey in all things which are
agreeable to the Word of God, to our Solemn Covenants: And to the duties
of our Callings, Not from any disloyalty or undutifulnesse to the Kings
Majestie to whom we heartily wish, and to his posterity after him, a happy
Reigne over these Dominions, Nor from