Paperback. Lays of the Kirk and Covenant by Mrs A Stuart Menteath. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1852 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Lays of the Kirk and Covenant (Paperback)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date: 2016
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1530306442
ISBN 13: 9781530306442
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Lays of the Kirk and Covenant (English Edition) by Mrs A Stuart Menteath is a stirring collection of narrative verse that brings to life the faith, struggle, and steadfast resolve associated with Scotland’s covenanting tradition. With a poet’s ear for rhythm and a storyteller’s sense of drama, Menteath evokes a world where conscience and community are tested, and where conviction is carried not only in sermons and histories, but also in song.

Written in the form of “lays” (ballad-like poems), this volume captures the emotional immediacy of lived experience—moments of devotion, conflict, sacrifice, and endurance—rendered with reverence for the spiritual ideals at the heart of the Kirk and the Covenant. The poems are shaped to be read aloud as well as read in silence, offering vivid scenes, memorable voices, and an atmosphere grounded in solemn purpose and historical imagination.

For readers drawn to Scottish religious heritage, historical poetry, or classic devotional literature, Lays of the Kirk and Covenant offers an absorbing window into a defining strain of cultural memory. This edition preserves the character of the original work, inviting modern readers to encounter a literary tribute to faith under pressure and to the enduring power of belief expressed through verse.

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