Reformation in Scotland by John Knox, edited by C J Guthrie (Available from Amazon or free here)
The French arrive in greater forces and experience some success against the Scots.
Therefore Knox preaches a particularly comforting sermon and encourages the Scots to stand firm and watch for God's deliverance.
The English also arrive to give some assistance.
I enjoyed reading about this instance of God's providence for the Scots: 'Advertisement with all diligence passed to the Duke of Guise, who then, as concerning power to command, was King of France, requiring him to make expedition, if he desired the full conquest of Scotland. He delayed no time, but with a new army sent away his brother, Marquis D'Elboeuf, and in his company the Count de Martigues, promising that he himself should follow. But the Righteous God, who in mercy looketh upon the affliction of those that unfeignedly sob unto Him, fought for us by His own outstretched arm. Upon one night on the coast of Holland, were drowned of them eighteen ensigns so that only rested the ship in which were the two principals aforesaid, with their Ladies ; who, violently driven back again to Dieppe, were compelled to confess that God fought for the defence of Scotland.'
If God be for Scotland, who can be against them!
Read Chapter 2 of Book 3.
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