Ralph Erskine (preacher)

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Erskine's grave in Dunfermline

Ralph Erskine (born March  18, 1685 - †  November 6, 1752 ) was a Scottish preacher .

Ralph Erskine was the brother of Ebenezer Erskine , another important churchman of his time. After graduating from Edinburgh University, Ralph Erskine worked in the Scottish city of Dunfermline .

From it come a number of sermons (ger .: " sermons ") and poetic paraphrases and Gospel - sonnet , which in printed form as The Gospel Sonnets were published.

In Dunfermline town center, near the High Street, there is a life-size bronze statue of Ralph Erskine.