nd Ordained to
observe diligently with Certification, That they shall be severely
censured, If they shall be found remisse or negligent in any of these
points, which are so necessary for keeping of the Lords House and People
unpoluted with Error, Idolatry, or Superstition.

Aug. 11. 1648 _Antemeridiem,_ Sess. 39.

_Act for prosecuting the Treaty for the Uniformity in Religion in the
Kingdom of England._

The Generall Assembly, Taking to their consideration that the Treaty of
Uniformity in Religion in all His Majesties Dominions is not yet
perfected; Therefore, Renews the power and Commission granted by
preceeding Assemblies for prosecuting that Treaty unto these Persons
after-named _viz._ Mr _Robert Douglas_, Mr _Samuel Rutherford_, Mr _Robert
Baillie_, Mr _George Gillespie_, Ministers. And _John Earle of_ Cassils,
_John Lord Balmerinoch_, and Sir. _Arch. Johnston of Wariston_ Elders;
Authorizing them with full power to prosecute the said Treaty of
Uniformity with the Honourable Houses of the Parliament of _England_, and
the Reverend Assembly of Divines there, or any Committees Appointed by
them: And to do all and every thing which may advance, perfect, and bring
that Treaty to an happie conclusion, conform to the Commissions given
thereanent.

_Act Renewing the Commission for the publick Affairs of this Kirk._

The Generall Assembly Taking to their consideration, that in respect the
great work of Uniformity in Religion in all his Majesties Dominions is not
yet perfected (though by the Lords blessing there is a good progress made
in the same) There is a necessity of renewing the Commissions granted
formerly for prosecuting and perfecting that great Work; Do therefore
Renew the Power and Commission granted for the Publick Affairs of the Kirk
by the Generall Assemblies held at Saint _Andrews_, 1642. and at
_Edinburgh_ 1643. 1644. 1645. 1646. and 1647. unto the persons following
_viz_ Masters, _John Lawder, Andrew Wood, David Calderwood, Robert Ker,
John Mackghie, John Knox, John Sinclar, John Adamson, Robert Dowglas,
George Gillespie, James Hamiltoun, Mungo Law, John Smith, Robert Lawrie,
George Lesly, John Weir, Robert Eliot, Alexander Dickson, Patrick
Fleeming, Thomas Vassie, Ephraim Melvil, Hew Kennedie, Kenneth Logie,
Alexander Levistoun, George Bennet, David Weems, William Row, Robert
Young, William Menzies, John Friebaine, John Givan, Harie Guthrie, Andrew
Rind, David Auchterlony, Samuel Ouste