The Life of the Late George Hill, D.D., Principal of St. Mary's College, St. Andrews (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1820 edition. Excerpt: ... I cannot say that I have come to a fixed resolution; but I beg leave to state my views fully to your Lordship, and if they coincide with your's, I shall instantly determine. It is certainly my wish to go to the other College. I am sensible that I am better qualified for such a station than for any other; it is more agreeable to my inclination, and it accords better with the duties of that office which your Lordship has conferred on me. But though fond of theological studies, and resolved to devote myself to them, I have not, in the course of my short and busy life, had leisure to prosecute them very far. I have formed the conception of a plan for teaching divinity, but I am conscious that I am not, at present, able to execute it in such a manner as would give myself satisfaction; and I am convinced, that, whatever exertions I might make not to disgrace your Lordship's nomination, it will be more for the credit of the College, and the interest of the students, that a venerable and well-informed clergyman, who, although advanced in life, is in perfect vigour, and full possession of his faculties, should be called to impart the fruits of his experience and investigation, while I am training to succeed him." Dr Robertson took the same view of the subject, and also pointed out some prudential considerations in support of it, that must have had great weight. Lord Kinnoul was quite satisfied; and after different letters had passed, he finally wrote, (8th November 1779 0 "In my opinion you act a wise as well as honourable part in declining the Divinity Chair, till you shall have carried your studies farther in that profession, as well as for the prudential considerations suggested by Principal Robertson." Dr Spens was, in consequence, upon the...