Excerpt from Practical Treatise on the Laws Relating to the Church and the Clergy In other cases, and especially in the different Church Building Acts, where much has been from time to time re-enacted without apparent reason, and where much which is not actually repealed, is nevertheless practically useless, such a course would only have perplexed: and it has been thought sufficient in such cases to give the substance only of what is now in force. The author has also to express his thanks to the several clergymen who have furnished him with many useful suggestions and much practical information; and for the ready manner in which such information has invariably been given. It is hoped, that in consequence of such communications nothing which can safely be affirmed, and which can be of legal interest or importance to their profession, will be found omitted in the following work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

In this book, John Colquhoun helps us understand the importance of knowing the relationship between law and gospel. Colquhoun especially excels in showing how important the law serves as a believer’s rule of life without compromising the freeness and fullness of the gospel. In one of the greatest Reformed studies of the topic, Colquhoun encourages believers to combat legalism and antinomianism by joyfully embracing a correct view of the law.