John Brqiwri, 6f Haddin^ton, was. theauthor., of' the 1 '" Marrow of Diviniiy/'-and; other theological -"books \vhich are held in' high esteem by the Scottish people. He courted a lady apwa"rds of sifc years. He was so singularly modest and .bashtul that ' he never ventured to kiss her. One day; it occurred tP hintt that it would not be a liad thing 'to do. > $o it is recorded that h# said, " Janet, my -woman, , we'ye , been acquainted how 1 for years, an'-^ah'— l've ; n ever pfoTt a kiss yet. D'ye , 'think I may take one, my bonnie lass-?" The teply was ivonder'fally; eharacteritofe 'df the .Scottish - maiden.. '" Jisr as ye H^a, JFqhn, only be, beeomin' and prope* wi' it." "Surely,, Janet," said jbhti *'. we'll ask a blessin'." The blessing was asked, irnd the kiss erchan'gedv :f< Oh woman,*' said the enrap- < ! turedVbnt, still devoiit ministery ..■" oh woman,, but it's gu de ; we'll now re:tur n^. thanks.- And. they ; did* • >
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Bruce Herald, Volume VI, Issue 402, 17 January 1872, Page 7
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158Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 Bruce Herald, Volume VI, Issue 402, 17 January 1872, Page 7
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