“To sink or swim together” – Henderson and British Church Unity – SFH090

“To sink or swim together” – Henderson and British Church Unity – SFH090

Jun 17, 2021 | Podcast

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In the various twists and turns of unfolding events, Alexander Henderson is greatly favoured then scorned by the king within months. But as incidents erupt, negotiations fail and positions harden the destinies of some in England and Scotland begin to move together. For some this is a highly spiritual matter and a reformation movement. Find out more of the eventful journey towards the Solemn, League and Covenant in this episode.

 

Alexander Henderson and King Charles I – Newcastle – SFH035

Alexander Henderson and King Charles I – Newcastle – SFH035

Nov 22, 2019 | Podcast

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In 1646, when King Charles 1 realised he had lost the English Civil War, he fled north from Oxford and surrendered himself to the Scottish Presbyterian army who kept him prisoner in Newcastle, when they were occupying that city.  Alexander Henderson was presented with an opportunity to try to persuade King Charles to consent to the reformation of the English Church and the establishment of Presbyterianism in England. Matthew Vogan is in Newcastle to explain more. 

To find out more about Alexander Henderon’s writing and insights into Christ, visit the Blog of Alexander Henderson at ReformationScotland.org

To dig deeper, visit ScotlandsForgottenHistory.com

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