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 the Prelates or remove, he then more clearly foresaw a storm approaching,

At the last Communion which he had at Ancrum, in the month of October, he says, That after sermon on Monday, it pleased the Lord to open his mouth, in a very large discourse anent the grounds and encouragements to suffer for the present controversy of the Kingdom of Christ, in appointing the Government of his House. Then he took his leave of that place, although he knew nothing of what was soon to follow after.

After he had, with Elijah, eaten before a great journey, having communicated before he entered upon suffering, he heard in a little time, of the Council's procedure against him and about twelve or sixteen others, who were to be brought before them. He went presently to Edinburgh. (before the summons could reach him) and lurked there some time, until he got certain information of the Council's design, whether they were for their life, like as was done with Mr. Guthrie, or only for banishment, as was done with Mr. M'Ward and Mr. Simpson; but finding they intended only the last, he accordingly resolved to appear with his brethren.