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B09496 At the second sessions of the general court held at Boston in New-England. Whereas it hath pleased His Most Excellent Majesty our gratious King, by his letter bearing date the twenty seventh of April, 1678. to signifie his royal pleasure, that the authority of this his colony of Massachusetts in New-England, do give forth orders that the oath of allegiance as it is by law established within his kingdome of England, be administered and taken by all his subjects within this colony, who are of years to take an oath ... Massachusetts. General Court. 1678 (1678) Wing M980; ESTC R180420 941 2 View Text
A86592 A learned speech made by the right worshipfull Sir John Hotham, a member of the House of Commons, at a meeting of severall knights and gentlemen in the said county, on the 23. of May. 1642. Wherein is manifested the manifold reasons why the subject being commanded by the Parliament; ought not to disobey, but to venture life and estate in the maintenance and performance thereof, vvith a remarkeable passage concerning the Lord Littleton, lord keeper of the Great Seale of England, and many other persons of note. Hotham, John, Sir, d. 1645 Jan. 2. 1642 (1642) Wing H2905; Thomason E200_45; ESTC R13377 1,748 7 View Text
A58559 Act for a solemn anniversary thanksgiving, for His Majesties restauration to the royal government of His kingdoms At Edinburgh the thirteenth of May, 1661.; Laws, etc. Scotland.; Scotland. Convention of Estates. aut 1661 (1661) Wing S1086; ESTC R215620 1,762 1 View Text
A70892 The Parliaments determination concerning the levies of horse, armes, and monies, which is now rays'd for this present designe also a remarkable passage concerning the Earle of New-castle, with the substance of the letter sent from Sir John Hotham to Mr. Pym : whereunto is added, a true declaration for the silencing all false reports concerning Sir John Hothams letter sent to Mr. Pym for the sending of 300 men to Hull for to strengthen the said towne. England and Wales. Parliament.; Hotham, John, Sir, d. 1645 Jan. 2. 1641 (1641) Wing P510C; ESTC R17611 1,785 9 View Text
A76521 The sentinels remonstrance or, A vindication of the souldiers to the people of this Common-wealth, &c. laying open the manifold wrongs, abuses, and cheats put upon them, and the people who have duely payd their taxes, to the enriching of some, the severall clamities and ruine both of people and souldiery. / By W.B. W. B. 1659 (1659) Wing B228; Thomason 669.f.21[46]; ESTC R211212 1,857 1 View Text
A84753 Foure true and considerable positions for the sitting members the new court of justice, and new judges, sheriffs, officers, lawyers, iustices, and others to ruminate upon. 1649 (1649) Wing F1673; Thomason 669.f.13[90]; ESTC R211243 2,069 1 View Text
B05514 A proclamation, anent the discovery of persons in arms, and apprehending rebels and fugitives. Scotland. Privy Council.; Scotland. Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II) 1682 (1682) Wing S1660; ESTC R183383 2,165 1 View Text
B01772 A breviat for the defendants upon a scire facias, to repeal or make void the letters patents, under the Great Seal of England (hereunto annexed) for reprisals, against the States General, and their subjects, for 151612 l. with costs and damages, as recited in the scire facias; unto which the defendants have pleaded and joined in demurrer, this Easter term, 34. Carol. sedund. pro ut, &c. 1682 (1682) Wing B4408A; ESTC R229408 2,474 1 View Text
A83945 Englands absolute monarchy, or government of Great Britaine. Composed out of these three kindes, monarchy, aristrocracie [sic] and democracie. From whence the kingdome of England derives a fit parallell, by a King, a House of Peers, and a House of Commons. From whence is collected and explained the prerogative of the King, the authority of the Peers, and the priviledge of the Commons. Whereunto is annexed His Majesties resolution to maintaine the priviledges of the Commons, and the full authority of the Protestant religion. 1642 (1642) Wing E2937; Thomason E107_3; ESTC R18866 2,533 9 View Text
A74119 Mr. Prynnes letter to the Generall the third of January 1648. Demanding what kind of prisoner he is? And whose prisoner? with an appearance to his action of false imprisonment, which he resolves to prosecute against those who have imprisoned him, for the publick interst and freedom. of the members and subjects. / William Prynne. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1649 (1649) Thomason 669.f.13[65]; ESTC R16690 2,656 1 View Text
A45483 A discreet and learned speech, spoken in the Parliament, on Wednesday, the 4 of January, 1641, by Mr. Hampden, Burgesse for Buckingham concerning the accusation of high treason, preferred by His Majesty, against himselfe, the Lord Kimbolton, Sr. Arthur Haslerig, Mr. Pym, Mr. Strowd, Mr. Hollis, worthy members of the House of Commons : therein worthily declaring the difference betwixt a good subject and a bad, and referring his own triall to the iudgement of that honourable assembly. Hampden, John, 1594-1643. 1641 (1641) Wing H630; ESTC R10881 2,932 8 View Text
A76984 VVhat kinde of Parliament vvill please the King; and hovv vvell he is affected to this present Parliament· Gathered out of his owne papers, by A.J.B. A. J. B.; Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649. 1642 (1642) Wing B35; Thomason E155_12; ESTC R13834 2,951 7 View Text
A82609 A declaration concerning the present treaty of peace, between His Majesty and both Houses of Parliament. Containing the severall reasons, why the wel-affected subjects of this kingdome ought to imbrace either peace, or warre, His Majesty assenting, or dissenting the present propositions, propounded by the high court of Parliament. 1643 (1643) Wing E1331; Thomason E95_10; ESTC R11118 3,105 9 View Text
A88906 The declaration of Major Generall Massey. And eighty other English officers and commanders ingaged with the kingdom of Scotland, in behalf of their Presbyterian brethren, in England, Ireland, and the principallitie of Wales. Declaring the grounds and reasons moving them to take up arms in the kingdom of Scotland; admonishing all conscientious Presbyterians not to apostize from their first principles, nor adhere, engage, or take up arms with the rebells at Westminster. Dated at Orkney Island, March 29. 1650. Massey, Edward, Sir, 1619?-1674? 1650 (1650) Wing M1034; Thomason E597_4; ESTC R206290 3,195 7 View Text
A27788 News from Colchester, in a letter to a dear friend (an honest Whig) at London A.B. A. B. 1681 (1681) Wing B24; ESTC R9159 3,538 2 View Text
A25792 The speech and plea of Archibald marquesse of Argyle to the Parliament of Scotland at Edinburgh on the 5, of this instant March, in answer to the Charge of high treason against him. Argyll, Archibald Campbell, Marquis of, 1598-1661.; Scotland. Parliament. 1661 (1661) Wing A3665A; ESTC R7454 3,840 8 View Text
A56989 The supremacy debated, or, The authority of Parliaments, formerly owned by Romish clergy to be the supreamest power W. R., Gent. 1689 (1689) Wing R100; ESTC R18239 3,879 2 View Text
A79017 By the King. A proclamation forbidding all levies of forces without His Majesties expresse pleasure, signified under his great seal, and all contributions or assistance to any such levies. England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649. 1642 (1642) Wing C2651; Thomason 669.f.5[45]; ESTC R29202 4,352 3 View Text
A45692 The doctrine of passive obedience and jure divino disproved and obedience to the present government, proved from Scripture, law, and reason. Written for the satisfaction of all those who are dissatisfyed at the present government: by a lay-man of the Church of England. Harrison, T. (Thomas), fl. 1683-1711. 1689 (1689) Wing H917A; ESTC R215651 4,772 2 View Text
A45693 The doctrine of passive obedience and jure divino disproved and obedience to the present government, proved from Scripture, law, and reason. Written for the satisfaction of all of those who are dissatisfied at the present government: by a lay-man of the Church of England. Harrison, T. (Thomas), fl. 1683-1711. 1689 (1689) Wing H917B; ESTC R223747 4,792 8 View Text
A60834 Some reasons why a learned and reverend divine hath lately taken the oaths to their Majesties King William and Queen Mary, in a letter to a friend 1690 (1690) Wing S4581; ESTC R17991 4,876 5 View Text
A87337 Reasons why this kingdom, as all others: and the Parliaments and people of this kingdom, as all others, whether Christian or heathen. And especially such as hould predestination ought to adhere to their kings, whether good or bad. I. I., faithful subject to his King and welwisher to his Parliament. 1642 (1642) Wing I7; Thomason E124_13; ESTC R5308 5,329 8 View Text
A78628 His Majesties answer, by vvay of declaration to a printed paper, entituled, A declaration of both Houses of Parliament, in answer to His Majesties last message concerning the militia. Published by His Majesties command. England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649. 1642 (1642) Wing C2090; Thomason E148_13; ESTC R3595 5,454 15 View Text
A45901 The innocent cause of the people called Quakers in the north of Scotland, who are under great sufferings, laid open and presented to the King and his council in Scotland, and to all inferiour magistrates, judges, and rulers, who have a hand in our present sufferings. 1677 (1677) Wing I205; ESTC R215418 5,624 1 View Text
B03321 Anno regni Gulielmi et Mariæ regis et reginæ Angliæ, Scotiæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ primo. On the sixteenth day of December, anno Dom. 1689. In the first year of their Majesties reign, this act passed the royal assent. England and Wales. Parliament. 1695 (1695) Wing E987A; ESTC R176267 5,835 18 View Text
A77384 A Brief abstract and narrative of the several spoils, depredations, losses and damages, suffered by Sir William Courten, Sir Paul Pyndar, and William Courten Esq.; deceased, annexed to a petition of the proprietors and creditors, depending in Parliament. Courten, William, Sir, 1572-1636.; Pindar, Paul, Sir, 1565 or 6-1650.; Courten, William, d. 1655. 1680 (1680) Wing B4496A; ESTC R173266 5,909 5 View Text
A29577 A speech made by the Right Honourable Iohn Earle of Bristoll in the high court of Parliament May 20, 1642 concerning an accommodation Bristol, John Digby, Earl of, 1580-1654. 1642 (1642) Wing B4794; ESTC R12899 5,921 15 View Text
B23830 Haines his appeal to the general assembly of Dependent Baptists convened in London, from most parts of the nation, the third day of Jnne [sic]; 1680. Haines, Richard, 1633-1685. 1680 (1680) Wing H199; Interim Tract Supplement Guide 816.m.22[102]; ESTC R222997 6,037 4 View Text
A40749 A Further inquiry for truth, for the better satisfaction of scruplous [sic] consciences ... 1642 (1642) Wing F2558; ESTC R17987 6,177 10 View Text
A91059 The profession of the true Protestant religion: or, The protestation of the Kirk of Scotland, with a confession of faith, and solemne covenant, or oath, of that kingdome; as it hath been divers times protested and enacted by King Iames, and confirmed by an act in the second Parliament of our dread soveraign King Charles, the 11. of Iune, 1640. Wherein is specified the particular heads of popish doctrine, and superstition, of the church of Rome, contrary to the sacred scriptures, and discipline of the reformed churches: with an act of confirmation of the said covenant. Also an act against liesing makers, (or evill counsellors) of whatsoever quality, office, place or dignity. Printed at Edingborough by E. T. 1641. Church of Scotland. 1643 (1643) Wing P3645; Thomason E73_7; ESTC R8688 6,189 8 View Text
A61044 A speech without doors made by a plebean to his noble friends. Plebean. 1681 (1681) Wing S4874; ESTC R37582 6,233 4 View Text
A56099 The Protestants' doom in popish times Bull, George, 1634-1710. 1689 (1689) Wing P3849; ESTC R22811 6,288 4 View Text
A67395 A letter from New-England concerning their customs, manners, and religion written upon occasion of a report about a quo warranto brought against that government. J. W. 1682 (1682) Wing W59; ESTC R7104 6,305 12 View Text
A72788 By the Mayor. We charge and command you, that vpon S. Thomas day the Apostle next comming, you doe hold your wardmote and that you haue afore vs at our generall Court of Aldermen to bee holden in the Guildhal, the Munday next after the feast of the Epiphany next comming, ...; Acts & Orders City of London (England). Lord Mayor. 1630 (1630) STC 16731.7; ESTC S124270 6,413 3 View Text
A74127 By the Major. Wee charge and command you, that upon S. Thomas day the apostle next comming, you doe hold your ward mote, ... City of London (England). Lord Mayor. 1649 (1649) Wing L2883C; Thomason 669.f.15[5] 6,417 3 View Text
A48037 A Letter from a true Dutchman to his friend exhibiting the reasons why the confederates ought to refuse the peace, which is now offered to them by France. 1693 (1693) Wing L1437; ESTC R34975 6,534 4 View Text
A29579 A Speech made by the Right Honorable Iohn, Earl of Bristoll, in the high court of Parliament, May 20. 1642 concerning an accommodation : whereunto is added, the copy of a letter sent from the Right Honourable, the Lord Paget, Lord Lieutenant of the county of Buckingham, to the Right Honourable the Earl of Holland, shewing the great readinesse of that county, to obey the ordinance of the Parliament touching the militia. Bristol, John Digby, Earl of, 1580-1654.; Paget, William Paget, Baron, 1609-1678.; Holland, Henry Rich, Earl of, 1590-1649. 1642 (1642) Wing B4796; ESTC R1282 6,551 8 View Text
A39925 Newes from heaven both good and true concerning England shewing the right way to compose all differences and reconcile all disagreements betwixt King and subjects, husband and wife, parents and children, masters and servants. Ans so to procure the Prince of peace to dwell in our land. Being a dialogue between Mr. Tindall and Mr. Bradford, two famous English martyrs. Collected by E.F. E. F.; Tyndale, William, d. 1536, attributed name.; Bradford, John, 1510?-1555, attributed name. 1641 (1641) Wing F15; ESTC R213677 6,556 10 View Text
A91359 Prynn against Prinn. Or, the answer of William Prynne, utter Barrester of Lincolnes Inne: to a pamphlet lately published by William Prynne Esquire, a member of the House of Commons. Intituled A Briefe Memento to the present un-parliamentary Juncto, touching their present intentions and proceedings to depose and execute Charles Steuart, their lawfull King. January 25. 1648. Imprimatur Theodore Jennings. Purefoy, William, 1580?-1659. 1649 (1649) Wing P4228A; Thomason E540_6; ESTC R205753 6,607 15 View Text
A25429 A letter of remarks upon Jovian by a person of quality. Anglesey, Arthur Annesley, Earl of, 1614-1686. 1683 (1683) Wing A3174; ESTC R16260 6,612 15 View Text
A86884 Comprehension promoted. Whether there be not as much reason, in regard to the ease of the most sober consciences, to take away the subscription in the Act of Uniformity, as well as the declaration of assent and consent? Humfrey, John, 1621-1719. 1704 (1704) Wing H3675; ESTC R178383 6,720 8 View Text
A78518 An answer to the Scotch papers. Delivered in the House of Commons in reply to the votes of both houses of the Parliament of England, concerning the disposall of the Kings person, as it was spoken when the said papers were read in the House. / By Thomas Chaloner Esquire, a Member of the House of Commons. Chaloner, Thomas, 1595-1661.; Scotland. Parliament.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1646 (1646) Wing C1802; Thomason E361_7; ESTC R18165 6,765 18 View Text
A48169 A letter to a friend in ansvver to the enquiry into the present state of affairs 1690 (1690) Wing L1647; ESTC R218607 6,921 4 View Text
B08712 His Maiesties propositions to the Lords at Yorke also proposition made by both Houses of Parliament to the Kings Maiestie, the declaration of both Houses of Parliament to His Maiesty concerning the militia June 20, likewise the Lord Pagets letter to the honorable House of Parliament, the Earle of Bristole speech in the High Courte of Parliament. England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; Bristol, John Digby, Earl of, 1580-1654.; Paget, William Paget, Baron, 1609-1678.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1642 (1642) Wing C2733A; ESTC R173719 7,079 14 View Text
B12627 The Kynges Maiesties free and most general pardon. England and Wales. Sovereign (1547-1553 : Edward VI).; Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553. 1549 (1549) STC 7819.10; Interim Tract Supplement Guide Harl.7614[198] 7,163 9 View Text
A77405 A briefe-answere, to the late-resolves of the Commons assembled in Parliament, concerning ministers, their preaching and praying. 1649 (1649) Wing B4546; Thomason E566_1; ESTC R206176 7,203 11 View Text
A34536 An enquiry into the oath required of non-conformists by an act made at Oxford wherein the true meaning of it, and the warrantableness of taking it, is considered / by John Corbett ... Corbet, John, 1620-1680. 1682 (1682) Wing C6254; ESTC R5701 7,310 22 View Text
A57910 Prince Roberts message to my Lord of Essex with an answer to his desires touching the construction of the lawes and certaine other points to the great satisfaction of all people : wherein is declared his wicked resolutions mask'd under the pretention of loyalty unto his Uncle, Our Kings Majesty : together with his desire of a pitch-field in Dunsmore-Heath with the true relation of his wicked and tyrannicall proceedings where hee goes : also the true relation of a challenge hee gave unto his excellencie &c together with the entertainment hee and his brother, Prince Mavrice, found in Shrewsbury by the trained bands and other pieus people there inhabiting : also the wonderfull mercy of God shewed towards His Excellencie in delivering his honour from a fatall conspiracy pretended against his person at Worcester. Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682. 1642 (1642) Wing R2304; ESTC R20549 7,311 15 View Text
A64219 The vvhole life and progresse of Henry Walker the ironmonger first, the manner of his conversation : secondly, the severall offences and scandalous pamphlets the said Walker hath writ, and for which he is now a prisoner in New-Gate : thirdly, the forme of the inditement which is laid against him, by the Kings sergeants at law, and his learned counsell : fourthly, his conviction by the iury : fiftly, his recantation and sorrow for the publicke wrong he hath done His Majesty and the whole kingdome : here are also many remarkable passages concerning the offence, and apprehending the said Henry Walker, with a true relation of his severall escapes and rescues from the hands of justice, &c. / collected and written by Iohn Taylor. Taylor, John, 1580-1653. 1642 (1642) Wing T530; ESTC R22104 7,313 10 View Text
A74761 The iniquity of the late Solemne League, or Covenant discovered: by way of a letter to a gentleman desiring information upon the poynt. Whereunto is subjoyned the Covenant it selfe. 1644 (1644) Thomason E36_10; ESTC R229345 7,324 16 View Text
A83647 Articles of the Commons assembled in Parliament, in maintenance of their accusation, against William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury, whereby he stands charged with high treason. Also, further articles of impeachment by the Commons in Parliament, against the said Archbishop of Canterbury, of high treason, and divers high crimes and misdemeanors. Die Mercurii, 17 Jan. 1643. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that these articles and impeachment, be forthwith printed and published. John Brown Cler. Parliamentor. England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1644 (1644) Wing E2527; Thomason E29_15; ESTC R8429 7,331 16 View Text
A70295 The humble petition and representation of the sufferings of several peaceable, and innocent subjects, called by the name of Anabaptists, inhabitants in the county of Kent, and now prisoners in the goal of Maidstone, for the testimony of a good conscience. Together with their free and faithful acknowledgement of the King's authority and dignity in civil things, over all manner of persons, ecclesiastical and civil, within His Majesties dominions. With their reasons, meriting the King's protection in their civil and spiritual rights, equal with other His Majesties obedient subjects. Humbly offered to the King's Majesty, and the consideration of our fellow brethren and subjects. Well worthy general observation. Jeffery, William, 1616-1693. 1661 (1661) Wing H3444; ESTC R214927 7,358 20 View Text
A58674 Two cases submitted to consideration L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1687 (1687) Wing S141; Wing L1320A; ESTC R23606 7,680 2 View Text
A85862 The religious & loyal protestation, of John Gauden Dr. in Divinity; against the present declared purposes and proceedings of the Army and others; about the trying and destroying our soveraign lord the King. Sent to a collonell, to bee presented to the Lord Fairfax, and his Councell of Warre, this fift of January 1648. Gauden, John, 1605-1662.; Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671. 1649 (1649) Wing G368; Thomason E538_11; ESTC R204232 7,729 15 View Text
A42492 The religious & loyal protestation of John Gauden, Dr. in Divinity, against the present declared purposes and proceedings of the army and others about the trying and destroying our Soveraign Lord the King sent to a collonell to bee presented to the Lord Fairfax and his generall councell of officers, the fift of January 1648 [O.S.] Gauden, John, 1605-1662. 1649 (1649) Wing G367; ESTC R18555 7,799 18 View Text
A16618 A protestation of the Kings supremacie Made in the name of the afflicted ministers, and opposed to the shamefull calumniations of the prelates. Bradshaw, William, 1571-1618. 1605 (1605) STC 3525; ESTC S120445 7,812 26 View Text
A92404 The converts letter to his old freinds. Or The apologie of a commander of the Kings party, for diserting of that party, and bearing armes for the Parliament. Wherein is shewed, that those pretences of defending the Protestant religion, the fundamentall lawes, the liberties of the subjects, &c. on that party, are but specious. What Irish, and papists, have been honoured & cheifly intrusted. How if that army doth conquer, as it is now moulded, popery and tiranny, of necessity must be introduced. Withe the lawfulnesse of bearing defensive armes by the Parliament. Printed and published according to order. W. R. 1645 (1645) Wing R94; Thomason E260_43; ESTC R212471 7,823 11 View Text
A29596 A sober enquiry, whether it be lawful for subjects without royal authority to take up arms in defence of the Protestant religion, to prevent popery De Britaine, William. 1684 (1684) Wing B4809; ESTC R9196 7,868 14 View Text
A46960 Reflections on the History of passive obedience by Samuel Johnson. Johnson, Samuel, 1649-1703. 1689 (1689) Wing J838; ESTC R2473 7,933 12 View Text
A52382 Vox populi, fax populi, or, A discovery of an impudent cheat and forgery put upon the people of England by Elephant Smith, and his author of Vox populi thereby endeavoring to instill the poysonous principles of rebellion into the minds of His Majesties subjects : humbly recommended to all loyal subjects and true Englishmen. Nalson, John, 1638?-1686. 1681 (1681) Wing N121; ESTC R11667 7,969 16 View Text
A87628 A perfect relation of the beginning and continuation of the Irish-rebellion, from May last, to this present 12th. of January, 1641. With the place where, and persons who, did plot, contrive, and put in execution that Romish damnable designe. As also their inhumane cruelties which they have, and still execute, with divellish hatred, upon the Protestants. Written by a worthy gentleman and sent over by a merchant now dwelling in Dublin. Whereunto is annexed the merchants letter who sent the copy of this relation: with another letter wherein is truely related, the battell fought betwixt our English, and the rebels, on the tenth of January at a town called Swords, eight miles from Dublin. Jones, Henry, 1605-1682.; P. G., Merchant now dwelling in Dublin. 1642 (1642) Wing J942A; Thomason E131_35; ESTC R9329 8,257 16 View Text
A54346 A perfect relation of the beginning and continuation of the Irish-rebellion, from May last, to this present 12th , of January, 1641 with the place where and persons who did plot, contrive, and put in execution that Romish damnable designe : as also their inhumane cruelties which they have and still execute with divellish hatred upon the Protestants / written by a worthy Gentleman and sent over by a merchant now dwelling in Dublin ; whereunto is annexed the merchants letter who sent the copy of this relation : with another letter wherein is truely related the battell fought betwixt our English and the Rebels on the tenth of January as a town called Swords eight miles from Dublin. Jones, Henry, 1605-1682.; P. G., Merchant now dwelling in Dublin. 1642 (1642) Wing P1508; ESTC R9329 8,267 17 View Text
A32015 A part of the late King's answer to the humble petition and advice of both Houses of Parliament sent unto His Majesty with nineteen propositions the second of June, 1642 printed at the request and charge of Sir Francis Nethersole knight, for the setling [sic] of the mindes of all the good people of this kingdom in the love of the ancient legal form of government, whosoever may become the governor thereof ; with two letters of the said Sir Francis Nethersole, one already printed before his project for an equitable and lasting peace, and the other a written letter therewith sent to divers persons, never before printed. Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; Nethersole, Francis, Sir, 1587-1659. 1659 (1659) Wing C2536; ESTC R29200 8,404 17 View Text
A33102 The national convenant of the Kirk of Scotland and the Solemn League and Covenant of the three kingdoms Church of Scotland. 1660 (1660) Wing C4231C; ESTC R22584 8,495 22 View Text
A29939 The absurdity of that new devised state-principle, (viz.) that in a monarchy, the legislative power is communicable to the subject, and is not radically in soveraignty in one, but in more in a letter to a friend. Brydall, John, b. 1635? 1681 (1681) Wing B5251; ESTC R19834 8,537 12 View Text
A41762 The Grand problem briefly discussed, or, Considerations on the true mature and limits of obedience and submission to governours with respect to the different forms of an absolute and limited monarchy / by a divine of the Church of England. Divine of the Church of England. 1690 (1690) Wing G1506; ESTC R28666 8,624 14 View Text
A45673 A thanksgiving sermon for discovery of the late phanatick plot, September 9, 1683 by John Harrison ... Harrison, John, d. 1698. 1683 (1683) Wing H895; ESTC R12763 8,750 30 View Text
A68713 The confession of faith of the Kirk of Scotland subscribed by the Kings Maiestie and his housholde, in the yeare of God 1580. With a designation of such acts of Parlament, as are expedient, for justefying the vnion, after mentioned. And subscribed by the nobles, barrons, gentlemen, burgesses, ministers and commons, in the yeare of God 1638.; Confession of faith (1581) Church of Scotland. 1638 (1638) STC 22026; ESTC S121507 8,771 18 View Text
A11736 The confession of faith of the kirk of Scotland, subscribed by the Kings Majestie and his housholde in the yeare of God 1580 with a designation of such acts of Parlament as are expedient for justefying the vnion after mentioned, and subscribed by the nobles, barrons, gentlemen, burgesses, ministers, and commons in the yeare of God 1638.; Scottish Confession of Faith (1581) 1638 (1638) STC 22026.2; ESTC S4890 8,773 16 View Text
A56353 The speech or declaration of John Pymm, Esquire, to the Lords of the upper House, upon the delivery of the Articles of the Commons assembled in Parliament, against VVilliam Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, in maintenance of their accusation, whereby he stands charged of high treason. Together with a true copie of the said Articles Pym, John, 1584-1643.; Glover, George, b. ca. 1618, engraver.; Bower, Edward, ,artist.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords. 1641 (1641) Wing P4295A; ESTC R203308 8,796 31 View Text
A41764 The Grand question resolved, viz. a king having protested to defend to the uttermost of his power, the true Protestant religion, with the rights and liberties of all his subjects but if they, fearing that he will violate this his protestation, take up arms to prevent it, what may be judged hereof? 1681 (1681) Wing G1509; ESTC R7816 9,125 18 View Text
A22727 Remonstrances made by the Kings Maiesties ambassadour, vnto the French King and the queene his mother, Iune last past, 1615 Concerning the marriages with Spaine; as also certayne diabolicall opinions maintayned by Cardinall Perron, about the deposing and murthering of kings. Together with the French Kings letter to the Prince of Conde, dated the 26. of Iuly last, 1615. and the Prince his answere thereunto. Translated according to the French copie. England and Wales. Legation (France); Edmondes, Thomas, Sir, 1563?-1639.; Louis XIII, King of France, 1601-1643.; Condé, Henri II de Bourbon, prince de, 1588-1646. 1615 (1615) STC 9237; ESTC S100716 9,306 34 View Text
A81540 A discovery of the iuglings and deceitfull impostures of a scandalous libell against the Parliament. Published in the forme of a petition to the Houses of Parliament, in the name of the inhabitants of London and Westminster, and inhabitants of Southwarke, pretended to be distressed in point of conscience. Hereunto is added the said petition, in the name of the inhabitants of London and Westminster, &c. Together with a free, cleare and conscientious answer in way of petition, to the foresaid scandalous pamphlet. 1643 (1643) Wing D1657; Thomason E247_8; ESTC R206810 9,439 7 View Text
A91321 The out-cries of the poor, oppressed, & imprisoned; or A safe way to free the poor of this city and the whole nation of England, from begging and starving. Presented to the Council of Officers, Nov. 24. by William Pryor, and Thomas Turner. To which is annexed, A plea for the poor and helpless, against the enemies of their peace. By William Pryor. Pryor, William.; Turner, Thomas, advocate of reform. 1659 (1659) Wing P4132; Thomason E1010_23; ESTC R205529 9,498 16 View Text
A47942 A word concerning libels and libellers humbly presented to the Right Honorable Sir John Moor, Lord-Mayor of London, and the Right Worshipfull the aldermen his bretheren / by Roger L'Estrange. L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1681 (1681) Wing L1327; ESTC R21957 9,783 16 View Text
A45990 An act to hinder the reversal of several outlawries and attainders and to prevent the return of subjects of this kingdom, who have gone into the dominions of the French King in Europe. Ireland. 1697 (1697) Wing I324; ESTC R39291 9,800 20 View Text
A91339 A political catechism, or, Certain questions concerning the government of this land, answered in his Majesties own words, taken out of his answer to the 19 propositions, pag. 17, 18, 19, 20. of the first edition; with some brief observations thereupon. Published for the more compleat setling of consciences; particularly of those that have made the late protestation, to maintain the power and priviledges of Parliament, when they shall herein see the Kings owne interpretation what that power and priviledges are. It is this twentieth day of May, An. Dom. 1643. ordered by the Committee of the House of Commons in Parliament concerning printing, that this booke entituled, A Politicall catechism, be printed. Iohn White. Parker, Henry, 1604-1652.; Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); England and Wales. Parliament. 1643 (1643) Wing P416A; Thomason E104_8a 9,843 18 View Text
A11669 The intentions of the army of the kingdome of Scotland, declared to their brethren of England, by the commissioners of the late parliament, and by the generall, noblemen, barons, and others, officers of the army Scotland. Army.; Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646, attributed name.; Scotland. Parliament. 1640 (1640) STC 21919; ESTC S100070 9,878 19 View Text
A38436 England's second warning-piece, or, Observations on the barbarous attempt to murther Justice Arnold, April the 15th 1680 containing 1. a true relation of the matter of fact, 2. some remarks on the circumstances, 3. a true copy of the pretended speech of Evans the popish priest, executed in Glamorganshire, as it was lately printed by the papists, in revenge of whose prosecution, this assassination is presumed to have been committed : with a comment on the hypocritical speech of that dying traytor. 1680 (1680) Wing E3049; ESTC R12204 9,924 9 View Text
A48123 A letter of several French ministers fled into Germany upon the account of the persecution in France to such of their brethren in England as approved the Kings declaration touching liberty of conscience : translated from the original in French. Jurieu, Pierre, 1637-1713.; Wake, William, 1657-1737. 1688 (1688) Wing L1575; ESTC R9560 9,926 8 View Text
A59571 A sermon preached before the Lords spiritual and temporal in Parliament assembled in the abbey-church at Westminster, on the thirtieth of January, 1699/700 / by the Most Reverend Father in God, John, Lord Arch-bishop of York. Sharp, John, 1645-1714. 1700 (1700) Wing S2999; ESTC R40613 9,996 25 View Text
A82032 A declaration against a crosse petition: wherein some secret lets of the intended reformation are discovered. The danger of division prevented. And the unity of this iland in religion urged. By the Commissioners of the Generall Assembly. Church of Scotland. General Assembly. Commission. 1643 (1643) Wing D518; Thomason E89_15; ESTC R21173 10,126 16 View Text
A30370 A letter, containing some reflections on His Majesties Declaration for liberty of conscience dated the fourth of April, 1687 Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715.; Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731. 1689 (1689) Wing B5815; ESTC R22971 10,147 10 View Text
A74788 The jovial tinker of England: willing to hammer the Covenant and Scots commissioners into English. And to mend the breaches, and stop the holes of the Crowne of England, (miserably torne and bruised, both within and without) with the best mettle he can get. And at a very reasonable rate. Provided, he be not compelled to take the Scots sense upon the Covenant. He will rather walk about the countries, & cry: Have you any work for a joviall tinker. / By Borialis guard. Borialis, Guard. 1648 (1648) Wing J1119; Thomason E424_3; ESTC R204544 10,341 16 View Text
A11670 The intentions of the armie of the kingdome of Scotland, declared to their brethren of England: by the commissioners of the late Parliament, and by the generall, noblemen, barrons, and other officers of the armie Scotland. Army.; Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646, attributed name.; Scotland. Parliament. 1640 (1640) STC 21921; ESTC S120784 10,414 16 View Text
B00666 The intentions of the armie of the kingdome of Scotland, declared to their bretheren of England: by the Commissioners of the late Parliament, and by the generall, noblemen, barrons, and other officers of the armie. Scotland. Parliament.; Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646.; Scotland. Army. 1640 (1640) STC 21921.5; ESTC S110876 10,436 14 View Text
A02955 The French kinges declaration vpon the riot, felonie, and rebellion of the duke of Mayenne & the duke and knight of Aumalle, and all their assistants. Whereunto is adioyned another declaration of the same king, against the tovvnes of Paris, Orleance, Amyens, and Abbeuille and their adherentes. Faithfully translated out of the French. France. Sovereign (1574-1589 : Henry III) 1589 (1589) STC 13098.5; ESTC S112602 10,597 24 View Text
A53966 A sermon preach'd to the artillery-company, at S. Mary le Bow, October 21 1679 and published at their earnest request / by Edw. Pelling ... Pelling, Edward, d. 1718. 1679 (1679) Wing P1092; ESTC R33043 10,673 28 View Text
A54101 Advice to freeholders and other electors of members to serve in Parliament in relation to the penal laws and the tests : in a letter to a friend in the conntry [sic]. Penn, William, 1644-1718. 1687 (1687) Wing P1250; ESTC R21615 10,704 13 View Text
A56129 The arraignment, conviction and condemnation of the Westminsterian-Juncto's engagement with a cautionarie exhortation to all honest English spirits to avoid the danger of perjurie by taking of it. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1649 (1649) Wing P3896; ESTC R22420 10,872 15 View Text
A91292 Summary reasons against the new oath & Engagement. And an admonition to all such as have already subscribed it. With a cautionarie exhortation to all honest English spirits, to avoid the danger of perjurie by taking of it. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1649 (1649) Wing P4096; Thomason E585_9; ESTC R206265 10,914 17 View Text
A19800 The iudgement of that reuerend and Godly lerned man, M. Lambert Danæus, touching certaine points now in controuersie, contained in his preface before his commentary vpon the first Epistle to Timothie, written in Latine, and dedicated by him to the Prince of Orange. But novv translated into Englishe, for the behofe and comfort of all those, who (not vnderstanding the Latine tongue) are desirous to know the trueth in those points; In D. Pauli priorem epistolam ad Timotheum commentarius. English. dedication Daneau, Lambert, ca. 1530-1595? 1590 (1590) STC 6228; ESTC S111042 11,315 26 View Text
A77897 An enquiry into the measures of submission to the supream authority And of the grounds upon which it may be lawful, or necessary for subjects, to defend their religion lives and liberties. Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715. 1689 (1689) Wing B5809B; ESTC R223572 11,388 16 View Text
A92868 The spirituall madman, or, A prophesie concerning, the King, the Parliament, London, the Army; of the admirable fulnesse, and compleatnesse, of the restauration, and satisfaction of all interests. / Written by VVilliam Sedgewick. Sedgwick, William, 1609 or 10-1669? 1648 (1648) Wing S2391; Thomason E477_9; ESTC R205532 11,474 16 View Text
A30362 An enquiry into the measures of submission to the supream [sic] authority and of the grounds upon which it may be lawful or necessary for subjects to defend their religion. Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715. 1688 (1688) Wing B5809; ESTC R215041 11,479 16 View Text
A59880 A sermon preach'd before the Honourable House of Commons, at St. Margaret's Westminster, January the xxxth, 1691/2 by William Sherlock ... Sherlock, William, 1641?-1707. 1692 (1692) Wing S3350; ESTC R21693 11,547 38 View Text
A80578 Roman-Catholick principles, in reference to God and the King explained in a letter to a friend, and now made publick, to shew the connexion between the said principles, and the late Popish Plot. By a well-wisher of his countrey. Corker, James Maurus, 1636-1715.; M. B. 1680 (1680) Wing C6302A; ESTC R229566 11,561 17 View Text
A04083 An act for the Kings Maiesties most gracious, generall, and free pardon; Public General Acts Ireland. 1635 (1635) STC 14136; ESTC S101136 11,757 16 View Text
A65857 The conscientious cause of the sufferers, called Quakers pleaded and expostulated with their oppressors in this nation of England, and particularly in and about the city of London : and those in power that go about to transport, banish, or suppress them for their meetings, innocently informed, and impartially cautioned, from the innocent and oppressed seed of God, which herein calls for justice and equity, and utterly exclaims against severity and persecution for matters of conscience or religion : wherein first and principally is shewed, the use and end of the publick assemblies of the said sufferers, in answer to several objections against them, 1. with respect to their conscientiousness, as it being their duty to meet, 2. with respect to their innocency and peaceable deportment both to the nation and government therein / by G.W. Whitehead, George, 1636?-1723. 1664 (1664) Wing W1918; ESTC R20036 11,816 16 View Text
A94764 Touching the fundamentall lawes, or politique constitution of this kingdome, the Kings negative voice, and the power of Parliaments. To which is annexed the priviledge and power of the Parliament touching the militia. 1643 (1643) Wing T1956; Thomason E90_21; ESTC R21308 11,820 15 View Text