Wise Words in a Time of Trouble – Archibald Skeldie, Edinburgh – SFH060

Wise Words in a Time of Trouble – Archibald Skeldie, Edinburgh – SFH060

May 22, 2020 | Podcast

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As war and pestilence marched unstoppably towards Edinburgh in 1645, there was every reason to fear. It needed the courage of the blind preacher, Archibald Skeldie to speak wise and timely words in this critical moment. What could he say that would strengthen and counsel the people in their time of need? We find out more about the man, the context and his message in this episode.

The Blind Minister and the Plague – Edinburgh – SFH053

The Blind Minister and the Plague – Edinburgh – SFH053

Mar 30, 2020 | Podcast

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The plague epidemic reached Edinburgh in 1645.  At the end of 1644, before it reached the town, the blind minister Archibald Skeldie preached a sermon that still has many insights for facing pandemic diseases today. One of these lessons relates to the danger of excessive fear.

“A Christian, after death, will not much care what way he hath died; whether by fever or pestilence, by natural or violent death, seeing he is delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the sons of God.” (Archibald Skeldie)