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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A26472	Advice to the patrons of the test		1682 (1682)	Wing A662A; ESTC R9714	1,843	6
A90249	[T]o the right honourable, [the betrusted knights, citizens, [illegible] i]n the Commons House of Parliament (Englands legall soveraign power) the humble petition of the inhabitants of Buckingham-shire, and Hartfo[rd]shire, whose names are hereunto subscribed.	Overton, Richard, fl. 1646.	1647 (1647)	Wing O635; Thomason 669.f.10[115]; ESTC R210693	2,183	1
A94513	To the King's most Excellent Majesty, the faithful protestation and humble remonstrance of the Roman Catholick nobility and gentry of Ireland		1660 (1660)	Wing T1500A; ESTC R226397	2,502	4
A82644	A declaration of the Lords and Commons in Parliament, concerning His Majesties proclamation, given at his court at York, the 27. of May, 1642. With the statute of the 7. Edw. 1. / Die Lunæ, Iunii 6. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. ; Ioh. Brown, cleric. Parliament.	England and Wales. Parliament.; Browne, John, ca. 1608-1691.	1642 (1642)	Wing E1371B; ESTC R175086	2,980	7
A93445	A looking-glasse for England; wherein is expressed, severall passages, and remarkable observations, concerning the uniting of the Kings most excellent Majesty, and his great councell, the High Court of Parliament. Together, vvith divers heads or motives, / drawn up by Dr. George Snell, Dr. of Divinity; who being a delinquent (formerly) hath now taken the nationall covenant, and set forth these reasons for his submitting to the King and Parliament. Very usefull in these times, and necessary for all sorts of people to peruse. Published by speciall authority.	Snell, George, d. 1656.	1646 (1646)	Wing S4392; Thomason E330_18; ESTC R200722	3,178	8
A10314	The great Turkes defiance: Or his letter denuntiatorie to Sigismond the Third, now King of Polonia as it hath beene truly aduertised out of Germany, this present yeere, 1613. With the King of Poland his replie, Englished according to the French copie, by M.S.	Ahmed, I, Sultan of Turkey, 1590-1617.; Sigismund III, King of Poland and Sweden, 1566-1632.; M. S., fl. 1613.	1613 (1613)	STC 206; ESTC S122421	3,364	22
A94691	To the supream authority of England, the Commons in Parliament assembled. The humble petition of many free-born people. Together with a copy of the order of the commitment of five of the petitioners, viz. Mr. Thomas Prince and Mr. Samuel Chidley in the Gate-House. Capt. Tayler, Mr. William Larner, and Mr. Ives in Newgate. As also some observations upon the said order.		1647 (1647)	Wing T1726; Thomason 669.f.11[98]; ESTC R26322	3,478	1
A53034	An ordinance of His Excellency and Council for the establishing courts of judicature for the ease and benefit of each respective city, town, and county within this province of New-York	New York (State)	1699 (1699)	Wing N833; ESTC R12090	3,548	4
B08400	Seasonable motives. To our duty and allegiance / (by a lover of the peace of New-England) ; offer'd to the consideration of his neighbours & country-men.	A. B.	1689 (1689)	Wing B29A; ESTC W2998	3,573	2
A82150	A declaration to the free-born people of England now in arms against the tyrannie and oppression of Oliver Cromwell esq.		1655 (1655)	Wing D670; Thomason 669.f.19[70]; ESTC R212260	3,596	1
A32306	A message sent from the King of Scots, and the Duke of York's court in Flanders to the Lord Douglas, and Collonel Brown, to be communicated to the rest of the nobility and gentry in the Scottish nation, with proposals and overtures, for the composing of all differences, the submitting to Counsel, and the preventing of a universal desolation.	Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.; Culpepper, C.; James II, King of England, 1633-1701.	1659 (1659)	Wing C3128; ESTC R18313	3,654	7
B06727	To the King's most excellent Majestie the humble remonstrance, acknoledgement, protestation, and petition of the Roman Catholick clergy of Ireland.	Walsh, Peter, 1618?-1688.	1662 (1662)	Wing W643E; ESTC R186214	3,666	1
A78556	They must needs go, that the devil drives: or, a whip for traytors: comprising, the charge, and articles of impeachment, against all those commissioners, treasurers, exoize-men, clerks, overseers, and surevyors, who have collected great sums of money, cheated the common-wealth of many thousands, oppressed the poor, favour'd the rich; and heap'd up chests of gold and silver for themselves. Also, a declaration to the people, for the taking off all taxes and assesments; and gallant propositions for the increase of trading, relieving the poor, and seting the bondmen free (throughout city and countrey) from rich and cunning assessors, and crafty catch-poles and collectors. Sent in a letter to the Parliament of England; and published by special authority.	Chambers, Peter, fl. 1652.	1652 (1652)	Wing C1918; Thomason E656_7; ESTC R206601	3,883	8
A45604	A Remonstrance to the kingdome, or, An appeale to conscience, as thou wilt answer it at the dreadful day of judgement, whether it be lawfull to take up arms? &c. written by J.H. souldier.	J. H., souldier.	1643 (1643)	Wing H80; ESTC R14421	4,108	8
A76740	Newes from Smith the Oxford jaylor. With the arraignment of Mercurius Aulicus, who is sentenced to stand in the pillory three market dayes, for his notorious libelling against state and kingdome.		1645 (1645)	Wing B2969; Thomason E27_13; ESTC R10371	4,187	10
A90180	The declaration of His Excellency the Lord Marquis of Ormond Lord Deputy of Ireland, and Generall of all the forces in that kingdome for the King. Together with the Lord Inchequeene, and all the rest of the Kingdome; concerning the death of His Sacred Majesty, who was murdered at White-Hall, the 30. of Ianuary; by an usurped power of the Commons of England, as they call themselves. Likewise their intentions to crown Prince Charles King, and ingage in His quarrell against England. To which is added the reasons, which moved them to joyne with the Irish Rebles as they call them in England. Published by speciall command.	Ormonde, James Butler, Duke of, 1610-1688.	1648 (1648)	Wing O442; Thomason E544_13; ESTC R205996	4,318	9
A10526	True copies of the insolent, cruell, barbarous, and blasphemous letter lately written by the Great Turke, for denouncing of warre against the King of Poland: and of the magnanimous, and most christian answere made by the said king thereunto. With a short preface, declaring the vniust cause on which this Turkish tyrant, and faithlesse enemy of Christendome, now layeth hold to inuade it. Published in print by authoritie, the 11. of Iune. 1621; Great Turkes defiance	Ahmed I, Sultan of the Turks, 1590-1617.	1621 (1621)	STC 208; ESTC S115263	4,475	18
A94439	To the Commons of England, assembled in Parliament. The humble petitions of the well-affected, in and about the City of London, Westminster, and parts adjacent; presenters, and approvers of the late petition of the 11. of September, &c.		1649 (1649)	Wing T1391; Thomason E579_9; ESTC R206178	4,485	4
A88820	To the Honourable, the Referrees of his Highnesse most Honourable Councel, in the cause between Sir John Stowell and the purchasers. The humble petition of William Lawrence of Edenburgh, esq.	Lawrence, William, 1613 or 14-1681 or 2.	1654 (1654)	Wing L692; Thomason 669.f.19[37]; ESTC R212343	4,619	1
A74195	The state martyrologie. Or, innocent blood speaking its mournfull tragedy, in the history of the late anarchy since 1648. to this present time 1660.		1660 (1660)	Wing S5300; Thomason 669.f.25[33]; ESTC R211906; ESTC R31181	4,860	1
A77340	A breviate for the members of the Convention		1689 (1689)	Wing B4409; ESTC R170792	5,037	4
A86768	The humble petition of divers well-affected persons, delivered the 6th day of July, 1659. To the supreme authority, the Parliament of the Common-vvealth of England. With the Parliaments answer thereunto, and sense thereupon.	England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.	1659 (1659)	Wing H3463; Thomason E989_11; ESTC R202521	5,146	15
A79850	Hyporites [sic] unmasked, or, The hypocrisie of the new usurpers discovered, and their often saying, God set it on their hearts; in a few questions propounded to the inferiour officers and souldiers of the Army, whom some do now indeavour to seduce from their obedience to their masters the Parliament. Wherein the Parliament, and their General Monck are vindicated, from the aspersions cast upon them by their enemies: in which General Monck is proved to have been alwaies true to his trust, and that he hath no design to set up the King or his interest. Propounded by a lover of his countrey, and a sufferer for the good old cause.	Clarges, Thomas, Sir, d. 1695.	1674 (1674)	Wing C4429A; Thomason E1005_18	5,424	8
A58979	A second letter to a member of this present Parliament against comprehension by the author of the former Letter for liberty of conscience.	Author of the former Letter for liberty of conscience.	1668 (1668)	Wing S2286; ESTC R16269	5,436	14
A38370	Angland in a ballance: or A modifyein mercuris for avoydance ofe another sanguinarie guarre, or warre and a preparative facilitation to a generally safe & satisfactorie pacification. Printed 1648.		1648 (1648)	Wing E2933; ESTC R219532	5,778	10
A94041	Government described: viz. what monarchie, aristocracie, oligarchie, and democracie, is. Together with a brief model of the government of the common-wealth, or, free-state of Ragouse. Fit for view at this present juncture of settlement. By J.S.	Streater, John, fl. 1650-1670.	1659 (1659)	Wing S5947A; Thomason E985_7; ESTC R203466	5,873	8
A45076	To the right honourable the Commons of England, in Parliament assembled The humble petition of thousands wel-affected persons inhabiting the City of London, Westminster, the borough of Southwark, hamlets and places adjacent.		1648 (1648)	Wing H3587; Wing L2188; ESTC R210908	6,045	1
A48484	To the right honourable the Commons of England, in Parliament assembled The humble petition of thousands wel-affected persons inhabiting the City of London, Westminster, the borough of Southwark, hamlets and places adjacent.		1648 (1648)	Wing L2188; Wing H3587; ESTC R210908	6,046	1
A88261	To the right honourable the Commons of England, in Parliament assembled. The humble petition of thousands wel-affected persons inhabiting the City of London, Westminster, the borough of Southwark, hamlets and places adjacent.		1648 (1648)	Wing L2188; Thomason 669.f.13[16]; ESTC R210908	6,046	1
A78727	His Majesties declaration to all His loving subjects, occasioned by a false and scandalous imputation laid upon His Majestie, of an intention of raising or leavying war against his Parliament, and of having raised force to that end Also, His Majesties declaration and profession, together with that of the Lords and others of his councell there present, disavowing any preparations or intentions of leavying war against his two Houses of Parliament.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; England and Wales. Privy Council.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I).	1642 (1642)	Wing C2237A; ESTC R223442	6,179	17
A78726	His Majesties declaration to all his loving subjects, occasioned by a false and scandalous imputation laid upon His Majesty of an intention of raising or leavying war against his Parliament, and of having raised force to that end. Also, His Majesties declaration and profession, together with that of the Lords and others of his councell there present, disavowing any preparations or intentions of leavying war against his two Houses of Parliament.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; England and Wales Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I).; England and Wales. Privy Council.	1642 (1642)	Wing C2237; Thomason E151_27; ESTC R15180	6,182	15
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
A45120	Advice before it be too late: or, A breviate for the convention humbly presented to the Lords and Commons of England.	Humfrey, John, 1621-1719.	1688 (1688)	Wing H3665; ESTC R220351	6,613	4
A96504	Good advice before it be too late being a breviate for the convention : humbly represented to the Lords and Commons of England.	Wildman, John, Sir, 1621?-1693.	1689 (1689)	Wing W2169; ESTC R43950	6,613	9
A70226	A word to the wavering, or, An answer to the enquiry into the present state of affairs whether we owe allegiance to the King in these circumstances? &c. : with a postscript of subjection to the higher powers / by G.B.	Hickes, George, 1642-1715.; Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715.	1689 (1689)	Wing H1878A; ESTC R11270	7,455	12
A67357	A vindication of the King· With some observations upon the two Houses. By a true sonne of the Church of England, and a lover of his countryes liberty.	Waller, Edmund, 1606-1687.	1642 (1642)	Wing W533D; ESTC R203883	7,609	10
A97037	A vindication of the King, with some observations upon the two Houses: by a true son of the Church of England, and a lover of his countries liberty.	Waller, Edmund, 1606-1687.	1642 (1642)	Wing W533C; Thomason E118_3; ESTC R22675	7,649	15
A57717	An Enquiry after further satisfaction concerning obeying a change of government beleeved to be unlawfull Tendred to the Presbyterian proposer, by way of reply to his book intituled; The lawfulnesse of obeying the present government. By a dissenting brother		1649 (1649)	Wing R2042_CANCELLED; Wing I209D; Thomason E556_24; ESTC R17423	7,710	14
A87272	An enquiry after further satisfaction concerning obeying a change of government beleeved to be unlawfull. Tendred to the Presbyterian proposer, by way of reply to his book intituled; The lawfulnesse of obeying the present government. By a dissenting brother.		1649 (1649)	Wing I209D; Thomason E556_24; ESTC R17423	7,721	12
A25538	An Account of the new sheriffs, holding their office made publick, upon reason of conscience, respecting themselves and others, in regard to the act for corporations.		1680 (1680)	Wing A333; ESTC R1609	7,738	4
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
A76744	The speech without doores defended without reason. Or, A vindication of the Parliaments honour: in a rejoynder to three pamphlets published in defence of M. Chaloners speech.	Birkenhead, John, Sir, 1616-1679.	1646 (1646)	Wing B2972; Thomason E365_5; ESTC R201245	8,181	11
A85249	A fevv propositions shewing the lawfullnesse of defence against the injurious attempts of outragious violence. It is this eighth day of June, an. Dom. 1643. ordered by the Committee of the House of Commons, concerning printing, that this booke entituled, A few propositions, &c, be printed. John White.	England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.	1643 (1643)	Wing F836; Thomason E106_7; ESTC R18968	8,193	14
A25539	An Answer to a paper intitled, Reflections on the Prince of Orange's declaration		1688 (1688)	Wing A3331; ESTC R16002	8,195	10
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
A64695	The Unbiased statesman laying the government in an equal balance, being a seasonable word for the commonwealth in a seasonable time / from a well seasoned friend, viz. a real lover of his country published for the begetting a right understanding between the people, their representatives and the army.		1659 (1659)	Wing U30; ESTC R29571	8,677	16
A59760	The Sheriffs case whether, and how they may lawfully qualifie themselves for their holding the office, according to the Act for Corporations.		1681 (1681)	Wing S3234; ESTC R28863	8,800	4
A64341	Ten matters worthy of note I. The declaration or resolution of the officers in the county of Essex, to the Earle of VVarwick, L. Lievtenant of that county. II. The Lord Willoughby of Parham his letter to an honorable Member of the Parliament. III. His Maiesties letter to the Lord VVilloughby of Parham. IIII. The Lord VVilloughby of Parham his letter, in answer to His Maiestie. V. With the message of the Lords to the House of Commons upon the said letrers [sic]. VI. Also the Lord of Warwicks, letter to his brother the Earle of Holland; VII. With the approbation of both Houses concerning the same. Die Iovis, 9. Iunii, 1642. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament, that these severall letters and resolutions shall be forthwith printed and pulished [sic]. Ioh. Brown, Cler. Parliament. VIII. And also a proclamation by the King, proclaimed in London the ninth of Iune, 1642. concerning Sir Iohn Hotham, and the militia. IX. And a declaration of the Lords and Commons in Parliament concerning the said proclamation. X With the	Willoughby of Parham, Francis Willoughby, Baron, 1613?-1666. aut; Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649. aut	1642 (1642)	Wing T672A; ESTC R220816	9,075	8
A75487	The declaration of the Hungarian War newly published by the most illustrious Michael Apafi, Prince of Transilvania, against His Imperial Majesty, 1682.; Declaratio belli Hungarici. English	Transylvania (Principality). Sovereign (1661-1690 : Apafi Mihály I); Apafi Mihály I, Prince of Transylvania, 1632-1690.	1682 (1682)	Wing A3526A; ESTC R42700	9,268	15
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
A39978	A declaration from Sir Thomas Fairfax and the army under his command as it was humbly tendered to the Right Honourable the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament : as also to the Honourable the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and Common-Councell of the city of London : concerning the just and fundamentall rights and liberties of themselves and the kingdome : with some humble proposals and desires.	Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.; Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.; England and Wales. Army.	1647 (1647)	Wing D587; Wing F157_VARIANT_CANCELLED; ESTC R5410	9,668	18
A37345	A declaration from Sir Thomas Fairfax and the army under his command as it was humbly tendered to the Right Honourable the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament : as also to the Honourable the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and Common-Councell of the city of London : concerning the just and fundamentall rights and liberties of themselves and the kingdome : with some humble proposals and desires.	Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.; Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.; England and Wales. Army.	1647 (1647)	Wing D587; Wing F157_VARIANT_CANCELLED; ESTC R5410	9,693	18
A97094	The bloody proiect, or a discovery of the new designe, in the present war. Being a perfect narrative of the present proceedings of the severall grandee factions, for the prevention of a just peace, and promoting of a causelesse warre, to the destruction of the King, Parliament & people. Whereunto is annexed several expedients for an happy accommodation tending to the satisfaction of all parties, without the further effusion of blood. / By W.P. Gent.	Walwyn, William, 1600-1681.	1648 (1648)	Wing W681; Thomason E460_4; ESTC R3843	10,073	16
A49161	The Lord Baltemores case concerning the province of Maryland, adjoyning to Virginia in America. With full and clear answers to all material objections, touching his rights, jurisdiction, and proceedings there. And certaine reasons of state, why the Parliament should not impeach the same. Unto which is also annexed, a true copy of a commission from the late King's eldest son, to Mr. William Davenant, to dispossess the Lord Baltemore of the said province, because of his adherence to this Common-wealth.	Baltimore, Cecil Calvert, Baron, ca. 1605-1675.	1653 (1653)	Wing L3040; ESTC R217733	10,099	25
A65033	A vindication of the King with some observations upon the two houses / by a true son of the Church of England, and a lover of his countries liberty. Together with the resolution of Wiltshire, and the petition of the gentlemen of the foure Innes of Court,	Waller, Edmund, 1606-1687.	1642 (1642)	Wing V507; ESTC R186188	10,242	18
A88998	The picklock of the old Fenne project: or, Heads of Sir John Maynard his severall speeches, taken in short-hand, at the committee for Lincolneshire Fens, in the exchequer chamber. Consisting of matter of fact. Matter of law. Presidents quæres and answers.	Maynard, John, Sir, 1602-1690.	1650 (1650)	Wing M1457; Thomason E594_4; ESTC R206914	10,306	19
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
A88803	The lawfulnes of the late passages of the Army (especially of the grounds laid downe for their justification in their late declarations of June 14. 1647.) / Examined by one who hath long beene a friend to the Army, and desires satisfaction.	One who hath long beene a friend to the Army.	1647 (1647)	Wing L647; Thomason E394_12; ESTC R201626	10,580	21
A77428	A briefe discourse, declaring the impiety and unlawfulnesse of the new Covenant with the Scots. Together with the Covenant it selfe.		1643 (1643)	Wing B4580; Thomason E73_1; ESTC R14064	10,599	20
B05799	A Serious and faithfull representation of the judgements of ministers of the gospell within the province of London. Contained in a letter from them to the generall and his counsel of warre./ Delivered to his excellency by some of the subscribers, Jan. 18. 1649.	Gataker, Thomas, 1574-1654.	1649 (1649)	Wing S2604BA; ESTC R188958	10,899	12
A58205	The Readers speech of the Middle-Temple, at the entrance into his reading, Febr. 29, 1663/4 upon the statute of Magna Charta, Cap. 29.	Reader.	1664 (1664)	Wing R441; ESTC R24507	10,926	18
B07622	Iniunccions geue[n] by the moste excellent prince, Edward the Sixte, by the grace of God, kyng of England, Frau[n]ce and Irelande: defendor of the faithe, and in yearthe vnder Christ, of the Churche of Englande and of Ireland, the supreme hedde: to all and singuler his louyng subiectes, aswell of the clergie, as of the laietie..	England and Wales. Sovereign (1547-1553 : Edward VI); Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553.	1547 (1547)	STC 10090; ESTC S92258	10,958	27
A61429	Important questions of state, law, justice and prudence both civil and religious, upon the late revolutions and present state of these nations / by Socrates Christianus.	Stephens, Edward, d. 1706.	1689 (1689)	Wing S5427; ESTC R228417	11,035	16
A59254	A Serious and faithfull representation of the judgments of ministers of the Gospel within the the province of London contained in a letter from the to the general and his councell of war / delivered to His Excellence by some of the subscribers, Ian. 18, 1649.	Gataker, Thomas, 1574-1654.	1649 (1649)	Wing S2605; ESTC R37368	11,205	18
A47050	The grand case of subjection to the higher powers in matters of religion resolved to which is added an appendix to a late book intituled A plea for liberty of conscience, wherein the kings supream power in ecclesiastical matters is asserted ... / by James Jones, a Protestant-dissenter, and now a prisoner in Woodstreet-compter for nonconformity.	Jones, James, fl. 1683-1684.	1684 (1684)	Wing J956A; ESTC R36209	11,281	12
A26019	Reasons against agreement with a late printed paper, intituled, Foundations of freedome, or, The agreement of the people vvhereby it doth appear, that the particulars proposed in the said paper are not foundations of freedome, but of tyrannie and slaverie to the people, being destructive to religion, laws, liberty, and government, against our Covenant and protestations, and very dangerous and unsafe for the kingdom / by William Ashhurst ...	Ashhurst, William, 1617-1680.	1648 (1648)	Wing A3977; ESTC R16829	11,283	16
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
A26020	Reasons against agreement with a late printed paper, intituled Foundations of freedome, or, The agreement of the people whereby it doth appear that the particulars proposed in the said paper are not foundations of freedom but of tyranny and slavery to the people, being destructive to religion, laws, liberty, and government against our Covenant and Protestantism, and very dangerous and unsafe for the kingdome / by William Ashhurst.	Ashhurst, William, 1617-1680.	1659 (1659)	Wing A3978; ESTC R26663	11,396	18
A42674	An impartial disquisition, how far conquest gives the conqueror a title	Ghest, Edmund.	1688 (1688)	Wing G634; ESTC R28401	11,429	9
A58815	A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the city of London at St. Mary le Bow, July 26, 1685, being the day of publick thanksgiving for his Majesties late victory over the rebels by John Scott ...	Scott, John, 1639-1695.	1685 (1685)	Wing S2069; ESTC R14439	11,468	34
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
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
A44741	A letter of friendly admonition to a divine of the Synod, upon occasion of a sermon preached by him, Octob. 18, 1647 together, with certaine quæres presented to the Synod : wherein the maine objections against the Common-prayer set forth in the preface to the late Directory are examined : together, with other acts that have been done against the suffering party of this kingdome : and the answer of the Synod desired thereunto / by a hearty wel-wisher to truth & peace, T.W.	T. W.; Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633-1695.	1647 (1647)	Wing H310; ESTC R14726	12,807	25
A77289	The authority of God over men, in the law cleared, shewing that its no persecution for the magistrate as Jehovah's deputy, in Jehovah's name, to enforce it on the people, but that he is bound to do the same. Written by an unworthy witness to the law and government of God, John Brayne.	Brayne, John.	1654 (1654)	Wing B4318; Thomason E725_17; ESTC R206773	12,890	15
A29950	A New-Years-gift for the anti-prerogative-men, or, A lawyers opinion, in defence of His Majesties power-royal, of granting pardons as he pleases wherein is more particularly discussed the validity of the E. of D's pardon, by way of a letter to a friend.	Brydall, John, b. 1635?	1682 (1682)	Wing B5264; ESTC R19863	12,953	38
A55348	Subjection for conscience-sake asserted in a sermon preached at the assizes held at Ant-hill in Bedfordshire, March the 11th, 1682 ... by Tho. Pomfret ...	Pomfret, Thomas, d. 1705.	1682 (1682)	Wing P2801; ESTC R3968	12,996	40
A40607	A Full answer to the Levellers petition, presented to the House of Commons, on Munday Septemb. 11, 1648 wherein the divellish poyson therein contained is discussed throughout ... / by a lover of peace and truth.		1648 (1648)	Wing F2343; ESTC R16218	13,050	18
A53185	The Observator vindicated, or An answer to Mr. Smythies's Reply to the Observator together with a brief, but just, censure on his sermon annex'd to it.		1685 (1685)	Wing O123KA; ESTC R203029	13,349	28
A44969	An humble addresse to the right honourable Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament in vindication of kingly power and government against the damnable positions of Jesuits and phanatiques desiring they would be pleased to call in the king without dishonourable conditions according to his just right / written by the author of a letter to a member.	Author of A letter to a member.	1660 (1660)	Wing H3391; ESTC R31130	13,534	20
A89748	A clear optick discovering to the eye of reason; that regality is not inconsistent with the ends That episcopacy and presbytery are of the essence That independency is incorporated into the body That levelling is allowable in the constituting [brace] of government. And that the recusants are hugely mistaken in the constitution of their Roman hierarchy. Roughly set out in an humble addresse to the Parliament of England. / By Anthony Norwood, a cordial votary for the peace of the nation.	Norwood, Anthony.	1654 (1654)	Wing N1342; Thomason E809_21; ESTC R207599	13,811	22
A67636	The resurrection of loyalty and obedience, out of the grave of rebellion by the sacred force of the oathes of supremacy and allegiance, which have lain as dead, and out of minde, for diverse years, and here raised up out of the dust, and discovered in their great inviolable force and power unto the people : for the humbling of those that are guilty of the breach of them, the quelling of rebellious principles, and excitement unto the duties of obedience and subjection, according to the tenor of the said oathes.	Warmstry, Thomas, 1610-1665.	1660 (1660)	Wing W890; ESTC R38492	13,854	26
A29109	A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable Lord Mayor and Aldermen, and citizens of London, at St. Lawrence Jewry, on Saturday, September the 28th, 1700 at the election of the Lord Mayor, for the year ensuing / by Samvel Bradford ...	Bradford, Samuel, 1652-1731.	1700 (1700)	Wing B4122; ESTC R19662	14,119	30
A49899	The true notion of government shewing, I. The original of government, II. The several forms of government, III. The obligations betwixt governours and governed : in vindication of kingly-prerogative / by T.L., gent.	T. L., Gent.	1681 (1681)	Wing L82; ESTC R25129	14,240	37
A77471	A brief resolution of the present case of the subjects of Scotland in order to Episcopal government, by sacred authority re-established in this kingdome. Or, Episcopus Scoticanus redivivus. For the satisfaction of the people. Authore Phil-Alethio.	Phil-Alethio.	1661 (1661)	Wing B4645; ESTC R223956	14,376	22
A33227	Obedience to magistrates recommended in a discourse upon Titus 3:1 preached September the ninth, 1683 by J.C.	Clapham, Jonathan.	1683 (1683)	Wing C4408; ESTC R29609	14,403	39
A54185	One project for the good of England that is, our civil union is our civil safety : humbly dedicated to the great council, the Parliament of England.	Penn, William, 1644-1718.	1679 (1679)	Wing P1334; ESTC R32178	14,589	11
A31853	A sermon preached before the Artillery-Company of London at St. Mary-le-Bow, December 2, 1684, and now published at their desire by Benjamin Calamy ...	Calamy, Benjamin, 1642-1686.	1685 (1685)	Wing C220; ESTC R5768	14,741	33
A55347	Passive obedience, stated and asserted In a sermon preached at Ampthill in Bedfordshire, upon Sunday, Septemb. 9. 1683. being the day of thanksgiving for the discovering and defeating the late treasonable conspiracy against His Sacred Majesities person and government. By Tho. Pomfret, A.M. rector of Ampthill, and chaplain to the Right Honourable Robert []ar, of Atlesbury.	Pomfret, Thomas, d. 1705.	1683 (1683)	Wing P2800; ESTC R217677	14,786	37
A59543	The addres [sic] of the University of St. Andrews to the King by the rector, vice-chancellor, heads of the colledges, deans of faculties and the rest of the masters and professors of the University of St. Andrews, whose names are insert at the end of their address; also a letter from the arch-bishops and bishops to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty.	University of St. Andrews.	1689 (1689)	Wing S297; ESTC R33582	14,817	22
A31841	A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, and the Court of Aldermen, at Guild-Hall Chappel upon the 30th of September, 1683 by Benjamin Calamy ...	Calamy, Benjamin, 1642-1686.	1683 (1683)	Wing C218; ESTC R5722	14,818	35
A77224	Downfal of tythes no sacriledge; or Certain earnest and important queries, with their reasons or grounds. In answer to the author of a printed sheet, entituled, An item against sacriledge, or sundry queries concerning tythes. Earnestly tending to a full result, what ought to be done by the now present Parliament concerning tythes. Manifestly proving, that it is no sacriledge for the now present power to remove the laws and authority, whereby tythes, or any other maintenance for the ministery, is informed. Shewing also the dangerous inconveniency that necessarily ensueth, upon forcing maintenance for the ministery, and the unlawfulness of it in the sight of God. By Ellis Bradshaw.	Bradshaw, Ellis.	1653 (1653)	Wing B4143; Thomason E714_18; ESTC R207248	14,926	23
A40880	The magistrates concern in Christ's kingdom a sermon preached at the assizes at Winchester, July 14, 1697 / by Roger Farbrother, Vicar of Holy-Rhoods in Southampton.	Farbrother, Roger.	1698 (1698)	Wing F421; ESTC R36415	15,012	37
A41882	The Great case of the justices stated and determined touching their duty of putting the laws in execution, whether dissenters were indulg'd or not, or, A discourse concerning the oath of the justice of peace, explaining the extent of its obligation : being a case universally seasonable, in regard to righteousness, peace, and the prosperity of this nation.		1688 (1688)	Wing G1672; ESTC R43213	15,063	84
A56561	A discourse of penal laws in matter of religion endeavouring to prove that there is no necessity of inflicting or continuing them : first delivered in a sermon ... occasioned by His Majesties late gracious declaration for liberty of conscience, and now humbly offer'd to the consideration of the publick / by James Paston ...	Paston, James, d. 1722?	1688 (1688)	Wing P665; ESTC R915	15,251	41
A75399	The ansvver of the Commons, to a petition, in the name of thousands wel-affected persons inhabiting the city of London, Westminster, borough of Southwarke, and hamlets, and places adjacent.	England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.	1648 (1648)	Wing A3289B; Thomason E468_27; ESTC R205391	15,650	16
A29881	Some reflections on a late pamphlet entituled, A vindication of Their Majesties authority to fill the sees of the deprived bishops, &c in a letter from the city to a friend in the country.	Browne, Thomas, 1654?-1741.	1691 (1691)	Wing B5179; ESTC R2122	15,967	23
A01010	A secure and prudent choice of beliefe. Written by a student in diuinity	Floyd, John, 1572-1649.	1639 (1639)	STC 11115; ESTC S114863	16,290	54
A13562	The valevv of true valour, or, The probation and approbation of a right military man Discouered in a sermon preached Iuly 25. before the worthy gentlemen of the military company. By Thomas Taylor Doctor of Divinitie, and pastor of St. Mary Aldermanbury, London.	Taylor, Thomas, 1576-1632.	1629 (1629)	STC 23857; ESTC S114873	16,295	38
A43806	The rites of the Christian church further defended in answer to the appeal of Dr. Wake : with a letter to Mr. Hill ... on the account of the Municipium ecclesiasticum, as also an answer / by Sam. Hill ...	Hill, Samuel, 1648-1716.; N. N.	1698 (1698)	Wing H2011; ESTC R5805	16,492	62
A36519	The Long Parliament revived, or, An act for continuation, and the not dissolving the Long parliament (call'd by King Charles the First in the year 1640) but by an act of Parliament with undeniable reasons deduced from the said act to prove that that Parliament is not yet dissolved ; also Mr. William Prin his five arguments fully answered, whereby he endeavours to prove it to be dissolved by the Kings death &c. / by Tho. Phillips.	Drake, William, Sir.	1661 (1661)	Wing D2137; ESTC R30130	16,499	26