A55668
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Prelacie is miserie, or, The suppressing of prelaticall goverment [sic] and establishing of provintiall, and nationall Sinods, is a hopefull meanes to make a flourishing church, and happie kingdome
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1641
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Wing P3211; ESTC R21720
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A94441
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To the high and honourable court of Parliament. The humble petition of sundry of the nobles, knights, gentry, ministers, freeholders, and divers thousands of the inhabitants of the county palatine of Chester, whose names are subscribed to the several schedules hereunto annexed. In answer to a petition delivered on to the Lords Spirituall and Temporall, by Sir Thomas Aston, Baronet, from the county palatine of Chester, concerning episcopacie.
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England and Wales. Parliament.
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1641
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Wing T1396D; ESTC R205594
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A56218
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The time-serving Proteus, and ambidexter divine, uncased to the vvorld containing two letters of M. John Dury (the great champion for the new ingagement, faithfully extracted out of the originalls under his own hand) : the first, to Joseph Hall, late Bishop of Exeter : the second, to William Lawd, late Archbishop of Canterbury : wherein he expresseth the reasons which moved him, not onely to scruple and dislike, but in some sort to renounce his ecclesiasticall orders and ministeriall function, formerly conferred on him in the reformed churches beyond the seas, because not given by a diœcesan bishop ...
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Prynne, William, 1600-1669.; Dury, John, 1596-1680.
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1650
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Wing P4106; Wing D2892; ESTC R19645
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A79056
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His Maiesties reason vvhy he cannot in conscience consent to abolish the Episcopall government. Delivered by him in writing to the Divines that attend the Honorable Commissioners of Parliament at the Treaty at Newport Octob. 2. 1648. With the answer of the said Divines delivered to His Majestie in writing. October 3. 1648.
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England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.; Vines, Richard, 1600?-1656.; Seaman, Lazarus, d. 1675.; Caryl, Joseph, 1602-1673.; Westminster Assembly (1643-1652)
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1648
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Wing C2738; Thomason E466_5; ESTC R205219
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18
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A79057
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His Majesties reason vvhy he cannot in conscience consent to abolish the Episcopall government. Delivered by him in writing to the Divines that attend the Honorable Commissioners of Parliament at the Treaty at Newport in the Isle of Wight, Octob. 2. 1648. With the answer of the said Divines delivered to His Majestie in writing. October. 3. 1648.
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England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.; Vines, Richard, 1600?-1656.; Seaman, Lazarus, d. 1675.; Caryl, Joseph, 1602-1673.; Westminster Assembly (1643-1652)
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1661
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Wing C2739; Thomason E1081_7; ESTC R207932
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16
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A78955
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His Maiesties paper containing severall questions propounded to the commissioners Divines touching Episcopacy. With an humble answer returned to his Majesty by Mr. Marshall, Mr. Vines, Mr. Carill, and Mr. Seaman 4. October 1648. Published by authority.
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England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.; Vines, Richard, 1600?-1656.; Seaman, Lazarus, d. 1675.; Caryl, Joseph, 1602-1673.; Westminster Assembly (1643-1652)
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1648
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Wing C2533; Thomason E466_6; ESTC R205221
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7,335
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A34152
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A compendious discourse, proving episcopacy to be of apostolicall, and conseqvently of divine, institution by a cleare and weighty testimony of St. Irenaeus, a glorious martyr, and renowned Bishop of Lyons in France, upon the yeere of our Lord, 184 : the said testimony being so declared, pressed, and vindicated from all exceptions : that thereby an intelligent and conscionable reader may receive abundant satisfaction in this behalfe / by Peloni Almoni, Cosmopolites.
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Almoni, Peloni, Cosmopolites.
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1641
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Wing C5607; ESTC R1019
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8,451
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B02902
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The declaration of the Philadelphian Society of England, Easter-day, 1699. Addressed to the Catholick Church representative and diffusive.
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Philadelphian Society (London, England)
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1699
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Wing D737A; ESTC R174633
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8,454
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8
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A96348
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A speech of Mr. Iohn White counsellor at law, made in the Commons House of Parliament concerning episcopacy.
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White, John, 1590-1645.
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1641
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Wing W1773; Thomason E198_18; ESTC R212697
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9,737
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18
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A50598
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A memorial for His Highness the Prince of Orange in relation to the affairs of Scotland together with the address of the Presbyterian-party in that kingdom to his Highness : and some observations on that address / by two persons of quality.
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Cromarty, George Mackenzie, Earl of, 1630-1714.; Mackenzie, George, Sir, 1636-1691.; Church of Scotland. General Assembly. Presbyterian address from Scotland to the Prince of Orange.
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1689
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Wing M169; ESTC R18197
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18,250
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45
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A44927
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A discourse of pluralities (with the appendant non-residence) evincing the great evil and necessary duty of forsaking them by him that would approve himself a faithful minister of God.
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Hughes, William, b. 1624 or 5.
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1680
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Wing H3340; ESTC R30349
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19,100
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34
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A26943
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Mr. Baxter's judgment and reasons against communicating with the parish-assemblies, as by law required, impartially stated and proposed
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Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.
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1684
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Wing B1289; ESTC R14325
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40
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A34539
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The nonconformist's plea for lay-communion with the Church of England together with a modest defence of ministerial nonconformity, and the exercise of their ministry / by Mr. John Corbet ...
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Corbet, John, 1620-1680.
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1683
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Wing C6259; ESTC R2132
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32
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A52993
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Palæmon, or, The grand reconciler composing the great difference and disputes about church-government and discovering the primitive government of churches, built upon the Word of God, and the practice of the apostles / compiled by one who labours for the peace of the church.
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T. N.
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1646
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Wing N77; ESTC R30734
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A14386
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Romphaiopheros = the sword-bearer. Or, The Byshop of Chichester's armes emblazoned in a sermon preached at a synod by T.V. B. of D. sometimes fellow of Queenes Colledge in Oxford, and now pastor of the church at Cockfield in Southsex.
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Vicars, Thomas, d. 1638.
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1627
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STC 24705; ESTC S119120
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20,427
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32
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A49587
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A discourse of paying of tithes by T.L. ... ; together with an appendix ...
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Larkham, Thomas, 1602-1669.
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1656
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Wing L441A; ESTC R41027
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20,618
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58
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A76163
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A sermon preached at Bridgwater at an ordination of ministers, August 2. 1698. By J.B. Published at the request of some of the hearers.
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J. B.
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1699
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Wing B123A; ESTC R172637
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21,060
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32
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A89568
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The humble answer of the Divines attending the Honorable Commissioners of Parliament, at the treaty at Newport in the Isle of Wight. To the second paper delivered to them by his Majesty, Octob. 6. 1648. about episcopall government. Delivered to his Majesty, October 17. I appoint Abel Roper to print this copie, entituled The humble answer of the Divines, &c. Richard Vines,
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Westminster Assembly; Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655, attributed name.
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1648
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Wing M757; Thomason E468_21; ESTC R204007
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22,916
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44
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A34532
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An account given of the principles & practices of several nonconformists wherein it appears that their religion is no other than what is profest in the Church of England in vindication of themselves and others of their perswasion, against the misrepresentation made of them, and in hearty desire of unity in the Church, and of peace and concord among all true Protestants, for the strengthening of their common interest, in this time of their common danger / written by Mr. John Corbet ...
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Corbet, John, 1620-1680.
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1682
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Wing C6251; ESTC R224970
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23,021
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37
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A46649
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A sermon preached at the consecration of the Honourable Dr. Henry Compton, Lord Bishop of Oxford, in Lambeth-Chappel, on Sunday, December 6, 1674 by William Jane ...
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Jane, William, 1645-1707.
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1675
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Wing J455; ESTC R21231
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A04388
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One of the foure sermons preached before the Kings Maiestie, at Hampton Court in September last This concerning the antiquitie and superioritie of bishops. Sept. 21. 1606. By the Reuerend Father in God William Lord Bishop of Rochester.
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Barlow, William, d. 1613.
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1606
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STC 1451; ESTC S100875
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48
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A50383
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Unity restor'd to the Church of England by John Mayer.
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Mayer, John, 1583-1664.
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1661
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Wing M1426; ESTC R28824
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53
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A30391
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A modest survey of the most considerable things in a discourse lately published, entituled Naked truth written in a letter to a friend.; Selections. 1685
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Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715.
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1676
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Wing B5835; ESTC R16335
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32
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A35632
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The case of pluralities & non-residence rightly stated in a letter to the author of a book called, A defence of pluralities, &c. shewing the false reasonings and evil doctrines therein contained / by an impartial hand, and a hearty well-wisher to the Church of England.
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Impartial hand and a hearty well-wisher to the Church of England.
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1694
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Wing C966; ESTC R16560
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93
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A45163
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Union pursued, in a letter to Mr. Baxter, concerning his late book of national churches published for a fuller disquisition about this subject, by the sober and composed of all sides, in order to comprehension which hath been forming, and a larger constitution of the church to be formed, when that Day of Concord comes, which the gentle aspect of Heaven in God's appointment (and the King's) of so many choice moderate bishops together at this time does presage to the nation, that the Presbyterians and Independants, that have united within themselves, may both be united also with the Church of England / by a lover of Him, and follower of peace.
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Humfrey, John, 1621-1719.
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1691
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Wing H3716; ESTC R15748
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28,717
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40
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A25697
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An Apology for the English Presbyterians with a defence of the heads of agreement assented to by the united ministers in the year 91.
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1699
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Wing A3548; ESTC R17890
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88
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A61414
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An abstract of common principles of a just vindication of the rights of the kingdom of God upon earth against the politick machinations of Erastian hereticks out of the Vindication of the deprived bishops, &c. / by a very learned man of the Church of England.
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Stephens, Edward, d. 1706.
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1700
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Wing S5414; ESTC R22791
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30,071
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36
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A59866
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A resolution of some cases of conscience which respect church-communion viz. I. whether to communicate with some church, especially in such a divided state of the church, be a necessary duty incumbent on all Christians, II. whether constant communion be a necessary duty where occasional communion is lawful, III. whether it be lawful to communicate with two churches, which are in a state of separation from each other.
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Sherlock, William, 1641?-1707.
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1683
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Wing S3336; ESTC R18449
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A34541
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The point of church-unity and schism discuss'd by a nonconformist, with respect to the church-divisions in England.
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Corbet, John, 1620-1680.
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1679
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Wing C6260; ESTC R37663
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30,758
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79
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A62281
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The necessity of adhering to the Church of England as by law established, or, The duty of a good Christian, and particularly parents and masters of families under the present toleration by William Saywell ...
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Saywell, William, 1643-1701.
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1692
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Wing S801; ESTC R40636
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34,235
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A14037
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An essay on ecclesiastical authority in which the pretence of an independent power in the church, to a divine right in the election of bishops; to the invalidity of lay deprivations; to the inseparable relation of a bishop to his see; to an obligation of continuing communion with the deprived bishops; and several other things relating to the nonjurors separation from our church, are particulary and impartially examined. By John Turner, D.D. Vicar of Greenwich, and chaplain to His Royal Highness the Prince.
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Turner, John, 1660-1720.
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1717
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STC 24342; ESTC S102040
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34,345
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84
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A42255
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An answer to Mr. Lowth's letter to Dr. Stillingfleet in another letter to a friend.
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Grove, Robert, 1634-1696.
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1687
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Wing G2147; ESTC R31522
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34,417
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38
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A62920
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A vindication of Mr. H's Brief enquiry into the true nature of schism from the exceptions of T.W. the citizen of Chester, and sincere lover of truth.
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Tong, William, 1662-1727.
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1691
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Wing T1876A; ESTC R220899
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35,683
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99
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A47044
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A sermon preached at the consecration of the Right Reverend Father in God Ambrose Lord Bishop of Kildare in Christ-Church, Dublin, June 29, 1667 / by the right reverend father in God, Henry, Lord Bishop of Meath.
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Jones, Henry, 1605-1682.
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1667
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Wing J948; ESTC R5267
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35,856
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90
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A26958
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A moral prognostication I. what shall befall the churches on Earth, till their concord, by the restitution of their primitive purity, simplicity, and charity, II. how that restitution is like to be made, (if ever) and what shall befall them thence-forth unto the end, in that golden-age of love / written by Richard Baxter ...
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Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.
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1680
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Wing B1311; ESTC R5743
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36,590
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70
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A00011
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Englands complaint to Iesus Christ, against the bishops canons of the late sinfull synod, a seditious conuenticle, a packe of hypocrites, a sworne confederacy, a traiterous conspiracy ... In this complaint are specified those impieties and insolencies, which are most notorious, scattered through the canons and constitutions of the said sinfull synod. And confuted by arguments annexed hereunto.
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1640
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STC 10008; ESTC S101178
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37,368
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54
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A26788
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A funeral-sermon for the reverend, holy and excellent divine, Mr. Richard Baxter who deceased Decemb. 8, 1691 : with an account of his life / by William Bates ...
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Bates, William, 1625-1699.
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1692
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Wing B1107; ESTC R21548
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38,382
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145
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A49108
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Apostolical communion in the Church of England, asserted and applied for the cure of divisions: in a sermon preached in the Cathedral-Church of St. Peter, Exon: and since enlarged. By Tho. Long, B.D. and one of the prebendaries.
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Long, Thomas, 1621-1707.
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1673
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Wing L2959; ESTC R217728
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38,652
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77
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A59284
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The interest of Scotland in three essays ...
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Seton, William, Sir, d. 1744.
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1700
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Wing S2650; ESTC R15555
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38,798
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124
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A41335
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Weighty questions discussed I. Whether imposition of hands in separating a person to the work of the ministry be necessry?, II. Whether it be essential to the right constitution of a particular church, that the teaching elders and the members meet alwayes in one place? : whereunto is added a prediction of Mr. Daniel Rogers, minister in Essex, long before the beheading King Charles I and Arch-Bishop Laud, foretelling that they should not dye a natural death / by Giles Firmin ...
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Firmin, Giles, 1614-1697.; D. R. (Daniel Rogers), 1573-1652.
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1692
(1692)
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Wing F969; ESTC R31512
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41,078
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37
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A28220
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An answer to a treatise out of ecclesiastical history translated from an ancient Greek manuscript in the publick library at Oxford by Humfrey Hody ... and published under the title of The unreasonableness of a separation from the new bishops, to shew that although a bishop was unjustly deprived, neither he nor the church ever made a separation, if the successor was not an heretick : to which is added, the canons in the Baroccian manuscript omitted by Mr. Hody.
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Bisbie, Nathaniel, 1635-1695.; Browne, Thomas, 1654?-1741.
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1691
(1691)
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Wing B2980; ESTC R18575
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41,921
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46
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A86681
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The essence and unitie of the Church Catholike visible, and the prioritie thereof in regard of particular churches discussed. / By Samuel Hudson minister of the Gospell.
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Hudson, Samuel, 17th cent.
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1645
(1645)
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Wing H3265; Thomason E271_19; ESTC R212195
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42,476
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56
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A56148
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A catalogue of such testimonies in all ages as plainly evidence bishops and presbyters to be both one, equall and the same ... with a briefe answer to the objections out of antiquity, that seeme to the contrary.
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Prynne, William, 1600-1669.
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1641
(1641)
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Wing P3922; ESTC S122412
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42,609
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43
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A87226
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Confidence encountred: or, A vindication of the lawfulness of preaching without ordination. In answer to a book published by N.E. a friend of Mr. Tho Willes, intituled, The confident questionist questioned. Together with an answer to a letter of Mr. Tho. Willes, published in the said book. By which the lawfulness of preaching without ordination is cleared, and the ordination of the national ministers proved to be a nullity. By Jer. Ives.
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Ives, Jeremiah, fl. 1653-1674.
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1658
(1658)
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Wing I1094; Thomason E936_1; ESTC R207711
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43,652
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64
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A33206
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The Difference of the case, between the separation of Protestants from the Church of Rome, and the separation of Dissenters from the Church of England
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Clagett, William, 1646-1688.; Williams, John, 1636?-1709.
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1683
(1683)
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Wing C4377; ESTC R12185
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45,320
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73
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A65399
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A reply by T.W. citizen of Chester, to a Vindication of Mr. M.H's Brief enquiry into the true nature of schism, from the exceptions of T.W. &c. By a person who conceals his name
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T.W. citizen of Chester.
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1692
(1692)
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Wing W128; ESTC R219277
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46,420
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51
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A42125
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An answer to some queries concerning schism, toleration, &c. in a letter to a friend ...
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Gandy, Henry, 1649-1734.
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1700
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Wing G197; ESTC R8150
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50,034
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60
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A39885
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God's goodness to this Israel in all ages being the substance of some sermons on Psalm LXXIII, I/ by J.F., minister of the gospel.
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J. F. (James Forbs), 1629?-1712.
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1700
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Wing F1443; ESTC R32028
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51,365
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93
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A41212
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A compendious discourse upon the case, as it stands between the Church of England and of Rome on the one hand, and again between the same Church of England and those congregations which have divided from it on the other hand together with the treatise of the division of the English church and the Romish, upon the Reformation / enlarged with some explicatory additionalls by H.F. ...
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Ferne, H. (Henry), 1602-1662.
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1655
(1655)
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Wing F790; ESTC R5674
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55,518
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166
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A57068
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The tabernacle of God with men, or, The visible church reformed a discourse of the matter and discipline of the visible church, tending to reformation / by Richard Resbury ...
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Resbury, Richard, 1607-1674.
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1649
(1649)
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Wing R1136A; ESTC R32282
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56,135
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82
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A42270
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A short defence of the church and clergy of England wherein some of the common objections against both are answered, and the means of union briefly considered.
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Grove, Robert, 1634-1696.
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1681
(1681)
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Wing G2160; ESTC R21438
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56,753
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96
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A26183
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A seasonable vindication of the truly catholick doctrine of the Church of England in reply to Dr. Sherlock's answer to Anonymus his three letters concerning church-communion.
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Atwood, William, d. 1705?
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1683
(1683)
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Wing A4182; ESTC R7909
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57,215
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86
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A29077
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Vindiciæ Calvinisticæ: or, some impartial reflections on the Dean of Londondereys considerations that obliged him to come over to the communion of the Church of Rome And Mr. Chancellor King's answer thereto. He no less unjustly than impertinently reflects, on the protestant dissenters. In a letter to friend. By W.B. D.D.; Vindiciæ Calvinisticæ.
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Boyse, J. (Joseph), 1660-1728.
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1688
(1688)
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Wing B4083; ESTC R216614
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58,227
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78
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A20683
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A defence of church gouernment Dedicated to the high Court of Parliament. Wherein, the church gouernment established in England, is directly proued to be consonant to the word of God, and that subiects ought of dutie to conforme themselues to the state ecclesiasticall. Together with, a defence of the crosse in baptisme; as it is vsed in our Church, being not repugnant to the word: and by a consequent, the brethren which are silenced, ought to subscribe vnto it, rather then to burie their talents in the ground. By Iohn Doue, Doctour of Diuinity.
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Dove, John, 1560 or 61-1618.
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1606
(1606)
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STC 7081; ESTC S110107
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58,733
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80
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A49134
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Vox cleri, or, The sense of the clergy concerning the making of alterations in the established liturgy with remarks on the discourse concerning the Ecclesiastical Commission and several letters for alterations : to which is added an historical account of the whole proceedings of the present convocation.
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Long, Thomas, 1621-1707.
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1690
(1690)
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Wing L2986; ESTC R1029
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58,819
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80
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A04218
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Reasons taken out of Gods Word and the best humane testimonies prouing a necessitie of reforming our churches in England Framed and applied to 4. assertions wherein the foresaid purpose is contained. The 4. assertions are set downe in the page next following.
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Jacob, Henry, 1563-1624.
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1604
(1604)
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STC 14338; ESTC S120955
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58,997
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92
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A26975
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Of national churches their description, institution, use, preservation, danger, maladies and cure, partly applied to England / written by Richard Baxter for promoting peace ... and for the fuller explication of the Treaty for Concord in 1660 and 1661, and of the Kings gracious declaration about ecclesiastical affairs ... and for further explication of his treatise of episcopacy ...
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Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.
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1691
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Wing B1329; ESTC R13726
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82
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A26909
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The dangerous schismatick clearly detected and fully confuted for the saving of a distracted nation from that which would destroy Christian love and unity : occasioned by a resolver of three cases about church-communion / by Richard Baxter ...
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Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.
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1683
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Wing B1237; ESTC R22896
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62
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A79937
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Clement, the blessed Paul's fellow-labourer in the Gospel, his first epistle to the Corinthians: being an effectuall suasory to peace, and brotherly condescension, after an unhappy schism and separation in that Church. From whence the understanding reader may receive satisfaction concerning the businesse of episcopacy, or presbytery, as it stood in the age of the Apostles, and some time after. The ancient'st writing the Church hath, and the onely extant to that purpose, next to the divinely-inspired Scriptures. And being made good use of, may prove a remedy against the breaches and sad divisions of these distracted churches and times.; First epistle of Clement to the Corinthians
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Clement I, Pope.; Burton, William, 1609-1657.
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1647
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Wing C4629; Thomason E396_24; Thomason E396_25; ESTC R201660
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B20727
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The keyes of the kingdom of heaven and power thereof according to the word of God / by Mr. Iohn Cotton ...
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Cotton, John, 1584-1652.
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1644
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Wing C6437
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71
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A30632
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The nature of church-government freely discussed and set out in three letters.
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Burthogge, Richard, 1638?-ca. 1700.
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1691
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Wing B6152; ESTC R30874
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61,000
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56
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A81501
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The Discipline and order of particular churches, no novelty. Proved from Scripture, reason, autiquity, and the most eminent modern divines. Or, A discourse of the church, in a scripture notion, with her extent, power and practice, tending to moderate the minds of men, toward dissenters in matters ecclesiastical, and to acquit such from the charge of innovation, faction, separation, schism, and breach of union and peace in the church, who cannot conform in many things to the rules, canons, and practices of others. / By a Lover of truth, peace, unity, and order.
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Lover of truth, peace, unity, and order.
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1675
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Wing D1558A; ESTC R174652
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61,995
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98
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A63673
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Chrisis teleiōtikē, A discourse of confirmation for the use of the clergy and instruction of the people of Ireland / by Jeremy, Lord Bishop of Down ; and dedicated to His Grace James, Duke ... and General Governor of His Majesties kingdom of Ireland.
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Taylor, Jeremy, 1613-1667.
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1663
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Wing T293; ESTC R11419
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104
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A45129
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The healing attempt being a representation of the government of the Church of England, according to the judgment of her bishops unto the end of Q. Elizabeths reign, humbly tendred to the consideration of the thirty commissionated for a consult about ecclesiastical affairs in order to a comprehension, and published in hopes of such a moderation of episcopacy, that the power be kept within the line of our first reformers, and the excercise of it reduced to the model of Arch-Bishop Usher.
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Humfrey, John, 1621-1719.
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1689
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Wing H3679; ESTC R20326
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63,242
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94
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A94297
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Of the government of churches; a discourse pointing at the primitive form.
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Thorndike, Herbert, 1598-1672.
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1641
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Wing T1055; Thomason E1102_1; ESTC R203782
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216
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A61665
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A letter to Mr. Robert Burscough, in answer to his Discourse of schism, in which ...
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Stoddon, Samuel.
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1700
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Wing S5713; ESTC R10151
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120
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A84425
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An end to the controversie between the Church of England, and dissenters In which all their pleas for separation from the Church of England are proved to be insufficient, from the writings of the most eminent among the dissenters themselves. And their separation condemn'd by the reformed churches.
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1697
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Wing E725B; ESTC R224499
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158
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A58720
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The case stated between the Church of England and the dissenters wherein the first is prov'd to be the onely true church, and the latter plainly demonstrated from their own writings and those of all the reformed churches to be downright schismaticks / collected from the best authors on either side ... by E.S.
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E. S., D.D.
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1700
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Wing S17; ESTC R25532
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A80839
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Berith Anti-Baal, or Zach. Croftons appearance before the prelate-justice of peace, vainly pretending to binde the covenant and covenanters to their good behaviour. By way of rejoynder to, and animadversion on Doctor John Gauden's reply or vindication of his analysis, from the (by him reputed) pitiful cavils and objections; but really proved powerful and convincing exceptions of Mr. Zach. Croftons Analepsis. / By the author of the Analepsis, and (not by the Dr observed) Analepsis anelephthe, to the continuing of St. Peter's bonds, and fastning his fetters against papal and prelatical power.
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Crofton, Zachary, 1625 or 6-1672.
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1661
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Wing C6988; Thomason E1085_6; ESTC R208062
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104
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A32768
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Ecclesiasticum, or, A plain and familiar Christian conference concerning gospel churches, and order for the information and benefit of those who shall seek the Lord their God and ask the way to Zion with their faces thitherward ...
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Chauncy, Isaac, 1632-1712.
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1690
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Wing C3751; ESTC R23991
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70,072
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162
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A68281
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Certayne reasons and arguments proving that it is not lawfull to heare or have any spirituall communion with the present ministerie of the Church of England.
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Johnson, Francis, 1562-1618.
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1608
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STC 14660; ESTC S103950
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120
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A53660
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A plea for Scripture ordination, or, Ten arguments from Scripture and antiquity proving ordination by presbyters without bishops to be valid by J.O. ... ; to which is prefixt an epistle by the Reverend Mr. Daniel Williams.
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Owen, James, 1654-1706.; Williams, Daniel, 1643?-1716.
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1694
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Wing O708; ESTC R32194
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71,514
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212
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A87575
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The angel of the Church of Ephesus no bishop of Ephesus, distinguished in order from, and superior in power to a presbyter. As it was lately delivered in a collation before the Reverend Assembly of divines. By Constant Jessop Minister of the Word at Fifeild in Essex. Imprimatur Charles Herle.
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Jessop, Constantine, 1601 or 2-1658.
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1644
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Wing J699; Thomason E42_22; ESTC R11787
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72,800
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73
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A27068
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Whether parish congregations be true Christian churches and the capable consenting incumbents, be truly their pastors, or bishops over their flocks ... : written by Richard Baxter as an explication of some passages in his former writings, especially his Treatise of episcopacy, misunderstood and misapplied by some, and answering the strongest objections of some of them, especially a book called, Mr. Baxters judgment and reasons against communicating with the parish assemblies, as by law required, and another called, A theological dialogue, or, Catholick communion once more defended, upon mens necessitating importunity / by Richard Baxter.
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Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.
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1684
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Wing B1452; ESTC R16512
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142
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A27028
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Schism detected in both extreams, or, Two sorts of sinful separation the first part detecteth the schismatical principles of a resolver of three cases about church-communion, the second part confuteth the separation pleaded for in a book famed to be written by Mr. Raphson.
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Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.
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1684
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Wing B1396; ESTC R16323
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84
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A81336
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A collection of speeches made by Sir Edward Dering Knight and Baronet, in matter of religion. Some formerly printed, and divers more now added: all of them revised, for the vindication of his name, from weake and wilfull calumnie: and by the same Sir Edward Dering now subjected to publike view and censure, upon the urgent importunity of many, both gentlemen and divines.
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Dering, Edward, Sir, 1598-1644.
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1642
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Wing D1104; Thomason E197_1; ESTC R212668
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173
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A45426
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Of schisme a defence of the Church of England against the exceptions of the Romanists / by H. Hammond ...
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Hammond, Henry, 1605-1660.
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1653
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Wing H562A; ESTC R40938
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74,279
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194
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A33943
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A modest enquiry, whether St. Peter were ever at Rome, and bishop of that church? wherein, I. the arguments of Cardinall Bellarmine and others, for the affirmative are considered, II. some considerations taken notice of that render the negative highly probable.
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Care, Henry, 1646-1688.
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1687
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Wing C529; ESTC R7012
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75,600
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120
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A75749
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A remonstrance, against presbitery. Exhibited by divers of the nobilitie, gentrie, ministers and inhabitants of the county palatine. of Chester with the motives of that remonstrance. Together with a short survey of the Presbyterian discipline. Shewing the inconveniences of it; and the inconsistency thereof with the constitution of this state, being in its principles destructive to the laws and liberties of the people. With a briefe review of the institution, succession, iurisdiction of the ancient and venerable order of bishops. Found to bee instituted by the Apostles, continued ever since, grounded on the lawes of God, and most agreeable to the law of the land. / By Sir Thomas Aston baronet.
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Aston, Thomas, Sir, 1600-1645.
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1641
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Wing A4078; Thomason E163_1; Thomason E163_2; ESTC R212696
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128
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A39282
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Vindiciæ catholicæ, or, The rights of particular churches rescued and asserted against that meer (but dangerous) notion of one catholick, visible, governing church ... wherein by Scripture, reason, antiquity, and later writers, first, the novelty, peril, scandal, and untruth of this tenet are cleerly demonstrated, secondly, all the arguments for it, produced by the Rev. Apollonius, M. Hudson, M. Noyes, the London ministers, and others, are examined and dissolved ... / by John Ellis, Jun.
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Ellis, John, 1606?-1681.
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1647
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Wing E593; ESTC R18753
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75,919
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94
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A51624
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A Review of Mr. M.H.'s new notion of schism, and the vindication of it
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Murrey, Robert, fl. 1692-1715.
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1692
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Wing M3105; ESTC R5709
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75,948
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74
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A75492
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A consideration of certaine controversies at this time agitated in the kingdome of England, concerning the government of the church of God. / Written at the command and appointment of the Walachrian classis, by Guilielmus Apollonii, minister of the Word of God at Middleburgh. And sent from the Walachrian churches, to declare the sense and consent of their churches, to the Synod at London. Octob. 16. 1644. Stilo novo. Translated out of Latine accorning to the printed copy.
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Apollonius, Willem, 1602 or 3-1657.
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1645
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Wing A3535; Thomason E1155_2; ESTC R208676
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175
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A34268
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A Confvtation of M. Lewes Hewes his dialogve, or, An answer to a dialogve or conference betweene a country gentleman and a minister of Gods Word about the Booke of common prayer set forth for the satisfying of those who clamour against the said Booke and maliciously revile them that are serious in the use thereof : whereunto is annexed a satisfactory discourse concerning episcopacy and the svrplisse.
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1641
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Wing C5811; ESTC R6214
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77,899
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100
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A59901
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A vindication of some Protestant principles of Church-unity and Catholick-communion, from the charge of agreement with the Church of Rome in answer to a late pamphlet, intituled, an agreement between the Church of England and the Church of Rome, evinced from the concertation of some of her sons with their brethren the dissenters / by William Sherlock ...
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Sherlock, William, 1641?-1707.
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1688
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Wing S3372; ESTC R32140
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78,758
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130
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A20714
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Duplyes of the ministers & professors of Aberdene to second answeres of some reverend brethren, concerning the late covenant.
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Forbes, John, 1593-1648.
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1638
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STC 71; ESTC S100398
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79,306
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136
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A70471
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A treatise of the episcopacy, liturgies, and ecclesiastical ceremonies of the primitive times and of the mutations which happened to them in the succeeding ages gathered out of the works of the ancient fathers and doctors of the church / by John Lloyd, B.D., presbyter of the church of North-Mimmes in Hertfordshire.
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Lloyd, John, Presbyter of the Church of North-Mimmes.
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1660
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Wing L2655A; ESTC R21763
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79,334
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101
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A65589
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A defence of pluralities, or, Holding two benefices with cure of souls as now practised in the Church of England.
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Wharton, Henry, 1664-1695.
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1692
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Wing W1561; ESTC R8846
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81,283
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204
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A49336
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A letter to Edw. Stillingfleet, D.D. &c. in answer to the epistle dedicatory before his sermon, preached at a publick ordination at St. Peter's Cornhil, March 15, 1684/5 together with some reflections upon certain letters, which Dr. Burnet wrote on the same occasion / by Simon Lowth ...
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Lowth, Simon, 1630?-1720.
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1687
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Wing L3328; ESTC R2901
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93
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A33359
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Diocesan churches not yet discovered in the primitive times, or, A defence of the answer to Dr. Stillingfleets allegations out of antiquity for such churches against the exceptions offered in the preface to a late treatise called A vindication of the primitive church, where what is further produced out of Scripture and antient authors for diocesan churches is also discussed.
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Clarkson, David, 1622-1686.
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1682
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Wing C4571; ESTC R16204
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84,843
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132
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A50348
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Episcopacie not abivred in His Maiesties realme of Scotland containing many remarkable passages newly pvblished, the contents of the severall chapters follow in the next page.
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Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.
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1641
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Wing M1380; ESTC R21652
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85,480
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138
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A47436
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A discourse concerning the inventions of men in the worship of God by William Lord Bishop of Derry ...
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King, William, 1650-1729.
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1694
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Wing K528; ESTC R9667
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85,542
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194
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A87514
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The whole faith of man: being the Gospel declared in plainness, as it is in Jesus, and the way thereof of old confirmed by divers signs, wonders, miracles, and gifts of the holy ghost. In thirty six heads, setting out mans way & work, from the day of his conversion to the day of his dissolution, and what therein is both to be believed and practised. / By Will. Jeffery, who hath for years been a poor labourer in Christs vineyard.
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Jeffery, William, 1616-1693.
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1659
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Wing J524; Thomason E1804_1; ESTC R209929
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192
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A56811
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The conformist's third plea for the nonconformists argued from the king's declaration concerning ecclesiastical affairs : grounded upon the approved doctrine and confirmed by the authorities of many eminent fathers and writers of the Church of England / by the author of the two former pleas.
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Pearse, Edward, 1631-1694.
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1682
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Wing P981; ESTC R11263
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94
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A06013
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The diocesans tryall Wherein all the sinnews of D. Dovvnames Defence are brought unto three heads, and orderly dissolved. By M. Paul Baynes.
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Baynes, Paul, d. 1617.
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1618
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STC 1640; ESTC S102042
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104
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A69545
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The diocesans tryall wherein all the sinnewes of Doctor Dovvnhams defence are brought into three heads, and orderly dissolved / by M. Paul Baynes ; published by Dr. William Amis ...
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Baynes, Paul, d. 1617.; Ames, William, d. 1662.
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1641
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Wing B1546; ESTC R5486
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91,441
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102
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A92075
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The Cyprianick-Bishop examined, and found not to be a diocesan, nor to have superior power to a parish minister, or Presbyterian moderator being an answer to J.S. his Principles of the Cyprianick-age, with regard to episcopal power & jurisdiction : together with an appendix, in answer to a railing preface to a book, entituled, The fundamental charter of presbytery / by Gilbert Rule ...
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Rule, Gilbert, 1629?-1701.
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1696
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Wing R2218; ESTC R42297
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93,522
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126
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A48308
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Defensive doubts, hopes, and reasons, for refusall of the oath, imposed by the sixth canon of the late synod with important considerations, both for the penning and publishing of them at this time / by John Ley ... ; hereunto is added by the same author, a letter against the erection of an altar, written above five yeares agoe, and a case of conscience, touching the receiving of the sacrament, resolved.
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Ley, John, 1583-1662.
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1641
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Wing L1874; ESTC R21343
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93,675
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154
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A59468
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The principles of the Cyprianic age with regard to episcopal power and jurisdiction asserted and recommended from the genuine writings of St. Cyprian himself and his contemporaries : by which it is made evident that the vindicator of the Kirk of Scotland is obligated by his own concession to acknowledge that he and his associates are schismaticks : in a letter to a friend / by J.S.
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Sage, John, 1652-1711.
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1695
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Wing S289; ESTC R16579
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94,344
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99
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A33210
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A discourse concerning the pretended Sacrament of extreme unction with an account of the occasions and beginnings of it in the Western church : in three parts : with a letter to the vindicator of the Bishop of Condom.
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Clagett, William, 1646-1688.
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1687
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Wing C4383; ESTC R10964
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96,073
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154
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B20736
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The vvay of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The vvay of churches walking in brotherly equalitie, or co-ordination, without subjection of one church to another measured and examined bythe golden reed of the sanctuary, containing a full declaration of the church-way in all particulars / by Mr. J. Cotton ...
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Cotton, John, 1584-1652.
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1645
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Wing C6471; ESTC R209858
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96,219
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122
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