A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods

"A Hind Let Loose" by Alexander Shields is a record of the Church of Scotland's stand for its faith, told in the language of its time. It recounts the problems and strength shown by those in the church as they faced enemies, such as Catholics and those who wanted to control the church, all while focusing on the importance of having faith and freedom in Christ. The book acts as both a record of the past and a defense of the beliefs of those Presbyterians who remained in Scotland at the time. Early on, the book's introduction shows the serious tone it will take as it explores the conflicts in the Church of Scotland's past, and the moral and spiritual reasons behind those conflicts. Shields thinks about the bad state of the church, stuck between unfair rule and mistreatment, and stresses how important it is to stand up for the truth of Christianity in a real and honest way. The book shows how important Scotland's history is to the present day and sets the stage for discussions of the beliefs of different groups throughout history, namely the old Culdees and the Lollards, while claiming that their fight for religious freedom continues even as things get tougher.