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Andrew Symington (1785-1853)

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Andrew Symington (1785-1853)

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

 Andrew Symington was born in Paisley, Scotland, June 26, 1785. He was the eldest son of a town merchant. There, in Paisley, he attended a grammar school, after which he transferred to Glasgow University. In 1803, he earned an A.M. [Master of Arts], graduating with honors in mathematics, science and theology. Being a son of the church, he intended the ministry in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, studying theology under the Rev. John MacMillan (III), of Stirling. He was licensed to preach and afterward accepted the call of the congregation in Paisley, where he was ordained, in 1809. In 1811, he married Jane Stevenson, of Crookedholm, daughter of the Rev. William Stevenson, with whom he had fourteen children. Upon the death of Mr. MacMillan, in 1818, the chair of theological instruction in the church was vacated and Mr. Symington was chosen to fill this position, in 1820. He was a learned man and published several sermons on topics, often of peculiar interest to the Reformed Presbyterian Church, including two sermons on the value of the testimony of the Scottish martyrs. He also prepared a “Guide to Private Social Prayer,” (1823, 2nd ed. 1826) a “Book of Discipline,” (1832) and other documents at the request of the synod. He also composed a new Doctrinal Testimony, at their request, in 1839. He died on September 22, 1853, in Paisley.

WORKS:

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The Duties of the Gospel Minister.
The Duties of the Gospel Minister.

1809-John Cowan.-An excellent sermon, from the ordination of Andrew Symington, on the duties of Gospel ministers outlining the care they must exercise and the preparations they ought to have to fulfill that office. Included is a very interesting and pointed charge to the congregation instructing them regarding their responsibilities toward their new pastor and charging them to fulfill their duties towards him.

The God of Paul’s Fathers.
The God of Paul’s Fathers.

1813-Andrew Symington.-This sermon sets forth a helpful meditation on the unity of God and the Trinity of Persons preached, at that time, on the occasion of a Unitarian meeting house being established.

The Dimission, Rest, and Future Glory of the Good and Faithful Servant:
The Dimission, Rest, and Future Glory of the Good and Faithful Servant:

1831-Andrew Symington.-Two sermons delivered on the occasion of the death of Archibald Mason. In these, Mr. Symington discusses the nature of death and how it differs for the saints. Importantly, he stresses the resurrection of the blessed dead and their future glory.

Private Social Prayer:
Private Social Prayer:

1840-Andrew Symington.-In this discourse, Symington addresses the duty and privilege of prayer particularly as a private social exercise ("where two or three are gathered"). He gives both reasons and petitions for the matter of such private prayer gatherings. This covers much of devotional concern, including method of prayer.

LECTURE I.
LECTURE I.

1841-Andrew Symington.-An introductory lecture on the principles of the Second Reformation in Scotland. In this, Symington explains the nature and importance of the Covenanter testimony.

LECTURE VI.
LECTURE VI.

1841-Andrew Symington.-This essay presents a spirited defense of the mediatorial reign of Christ and its importance for the nations.  Covenanters were defenders of national establishments without Erastian incursions.

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