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B02200 Edinburgh, June 19. 1690. The general meeting of the ministers and elders of this Church ... Church of Scotland. General Assembly. 1690 (1690) Wing C4227AA; ESTC R173932 1,215 1 View Text
A81022 By the Protector. A declaration of His Highness for a day of publique fasting and humiliation. England and Wales. Lord Protector (1658-1660 : R. Cromwell); Cromwell, Richard, 1626-1712. 1658 (1658) Wing C7181; Thomason 669.f.21[15]; ESTC R211142 1,415 1 View Text
A74143 By the Lord Protector. A proclamation declaring His Highness pleasure and command for putting in execution the laws, statutes and ordinances made against Jesuits and priests, and for the speedy conviction of Popish recusants. England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell); Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658. 1655 (1655) Thomason 669.f.19[74]; ESTC R212275 2,230 1 View Text
A83014 An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament. After advice had with the assembly of divines, for the ordination of ministers pro tempore, according to the directory for ordination, and rules for examination, therein expressed. Die Mercurii, 2 Octob. 1644. Ordered, that this ordinance for ordination, of ministers pro tempore, bee forthwith printed. H. Elsynge Cler. Parl. Dom. Com. England and Wales. Parliament. 1644 (1644) Wing E1801; Thomason E10_25; ESTC R18247 4,847 18 View Text
A83097 An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament for giving power to all the classicall presbyteries within their respective bounds to examine, approve, and ordaine ministers for severall congregations. Die Lunæ 10. Novemb. 1645. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance for ordination of ministers be forthwith printed and published. Joh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.; Proceedings. 1644-11-10 England and Wales. Parliament. 1645 (1645) Wing E1894B; ESTC R212821 5,112 12 View Text
A32972 Articles of visitation and enquiry concerning matters ecclesiasticall according to the laws and canons of the Church of England, exhibited to the ministers, church-wardens, and side-men of every parish within the diocese of Worcester / by the right Reverend Father in God, John, Lord Bishop of Worcester. Church of England. Diocese of Worcester. Bishop (1662 : Gauden); Gauden, John, 1605-1662. 1662 (1662) Wing C4090; ESTC R38740 6,493 15 View Text
A13256 The confescion of the fayth of the Sweserla[n]des Schweizerischer Evangerlischer Kirchenbund.; Wishart, George, 1513?-1546. 1548 (1548) STC 23553; ESTC S107832 7,516 30 View Text
A93467 A solemn exhortation made and published to the several churches of Christ within this province of Lancaster, for the excitation of all persons therein to the practise of their duties, requisite to the effectual carrying on of church-discipline; and in it the edification of our churches, and the reformation of religion. / By the provincial synod assembled at Preston, Feb. 7. 1648. 1649 (1649) Wing S4440; Thomason E542_7; ESTC R205958 7,961 16 View Text
A78469 Certain desires for the settlement and improving of ministers meanes. In two letters: the first, resolving how ministers meanes should be raised, whether by tythes, the peoples benevolencie, or a certain set stypeud [sic] from the publike. The second, shewing how ministers meanes might be leavied, and gathered without any trouble or charge to them, equally distributed to their and the peoples content, & much improved without any wrong or injustice done to any. Published for the common good. 1646 (1646) Wing C1699; Thomason E357_1; ESTC R201143 9,186 16 View Text
A91058 The profession of the church of [blank] in cheerful conjuction with many other neighbour churches who in order to further reformation and exercise of Christ's discipline, have all agreed in the same profession. Underhill, Thomas, attributed name. 1653 (1653) Wing P3644; Thomason 669.f.17[10]; ESTC R211386 9,349 2 View Text
A23973 Remarks upon A letter from a gentleman in the country to his friend in London and upon a relation of some Norfolk clergy of a conference between them and some Quakers ... / by an eye and ear witness of the whole, J.A. J. A. 1699 (1699) Wing A14; ESTC R36631 10,410 9 View Text
B20531 English Presbytery, or, An account of the main opinions of those ministers and people in England, who go under the name of Presbyterians published for the vindication of divers noble and worthy persons, who by papists, and their adherents are without any ground aspersed with that name : and also of those who indeed do hold those principles, appealing to the judgement of all sober Christians, what there is of falshood or unpeaceableness in them. Collinges, John, 1623-1690. 1680 (1680) Wing C5315; ESTC R9925 10,428 16 View Text
A77773 Short and plain directions for the observation of the Lords day as they were delivered in a sermon in the church of Mallow, in the diocess of Cloyne : suited to the capacity of the common people / by John Bulkelly, M.A. and rector of Cloyne. Bulkelly, John. 1697 (1697) Wing B5402; ESTC R42873 10,718 19 View Text
A81267 A rule for ministers and people, whereby they may see how they are engaged one towards another, by Gods word. And (as in a glass) herein may be seen when any fail, and when one or both are faithful. By N.C. a servant of Christ, and of his church assembled at Orpington in Kent. N. C. 1654 (1654) Wing C89; Thomason E806_5; ESTC R207170 10,787 16 View Text
A72017 A booke of certaine canons, concernyng some parte of the discipline of the Churche of England In the yeare of our Lord. 1571.; Constitutions and canons. 1571 Church of England. 1571 (1571) STC 10064; ESTC S125375 11,018 27 View Text
A90182 The Marquesse of Ormond's declaration, proclaiming Charles the Second, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, &c. With his summons to Colonel Jones for the surrender of Dublin, and the answer of Colonell Iones thereunto. Also a perfect relation of their forces, and the present affairs of that kingdom. Together with a true copie of the articles of agreement between the said Marquesse, and the Irish. Also a representation of the province of Vlster concerning the evills and dangers to religion, lawes and liberties, arising from the present practices of the sectarian army in England, &c. Imprimatur. G. Mabbot. Ireland. Lord Lieutenant (1641-1649 : Ormonde); Ormonde, James Butler, Duke of, 1610-1688.; Jones, Michael, d. 1649.; Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Synod of Ulster. 1649 (1649) Wing O444; Thomason E548_28; ESTC R203071 11,072 27 View Text
A90164 The order of choosing church-officers: with a declaration of the calling of the ministers. Also [brace] the elders, and their office. The deacons, and their office. Church-assemblies in generall. Particular elderships in parishes. The order of excommunication. And the greater presbyteries, or classes. [brace] According to the forme of the Presbyterian government. Published according to order. 1646 (1646) Wing O377; Thomason E345_4; ESTC R200983 11,326 18 View Text
A65331 English Cretes and atheistical Christians describ'd and instanced with directions for the reformation of all, from St. Paul's Epistle to Titus, the first Bishop of Crete : wherein is intimated the sacred order, and supreme power of episcopacy in the church, with the inferior ministry : concluding all with supplemental instances, and a lamentation of the churches present miseries. T. W. 1695 (1695) Wing W117; ESTC R31986 11,495 34 View Text
B07647 Articles, to be enquired of vvithin the dioces of London, in the third generall visitation of the reuerend Father in God, Richard, Bishop of London. Holden in the yeere of our Lord God 1604. In the second yeere of the raigne of our most gratious Soueraigne Lord Iames, by the grace of God of England, Fraunce, and Ireland, king, defender of the fayth; and of Scotland the thirtie eight, &c.. Church of England. Diocese of London. Bishop (1597-1604 : Bancroft); Bancroft, Richard, 1544-1610. 1604 (1604) STC 10255; ESTC S92374 12,178 17 View Text
A64125 Rules and advices to the clergy of the diocesse of [blank] for their deportment in their personal and publick capacities. Given by the Bishop at the visitation. Taylor, Jeremy, 1613-1667. 1661 (1661) Wing T387; ESTC R222418 12,560 52 View Text
A00206 Articles to be enquired of within the dioces of London, in the visitation of the reuerend father in God, Richard Bishop of London, in his first generall visitation, holden in the fortieth yeere of the raigne of our most gratious soueraigne Lady Elizabeth by the grace of God Queene of England, Fraunce and Ireland, Defender of the Faith,&c.; Visitation articles. 1598 Church of England. Diocese of London. Bishop (1597-1604 : Bancroft); Bancroft, Richard, 1544-1610. 1598 (1598) STC 10253; ESTC S111851 12,656 18 View Text
A79867 Plain truth, or, A seasonable discourse of the duties of people to their pastors In an essay upon Heb. 13:17 Obey them that have the Rule over you, &c. / By a well wisher of all good Christians. Well wisher of all good Christians.; Clark, James, 1660-1723. 1693 (1693) Wing C4465; ESTC R171375 13,320 18 View Text
A67016 A sermon preached on the 18th of April, 1692 at the funeral of the reverend Dr. Anthony Walker, late rector of Fyfield in the county of Essex, deceased by Josiah Woodward ... Woodward, Josiah, 1660-1712. 1692 (1692) Wing W3519; ESTC R22706 13,496 28 View Text
A11166 A remembraunce for the maintenaunce of the liuynge of ministers and preachers nowe notablye decayed exhibited vnto the right reuerend father in God Thomas Bishop of Elye ... Ruddoke, Thomas. 1551 (1551) STC 21435.5; ESTC S2306 13,537 53 View Text
A19673 The way to wealth wherein is plainly taught a most present remedy for sedicion. Wrytten and imprinted by Robert Crowley the .vii. of Februarye in the yere of our Lorde. a thousand fiue hu[n]derd [et] fiftie. In Elie rentes in Holburne cum priuilegio ad imprimendum solum. Crowley, Robert, 1518?-1588. 1550 (1550) STC 6096; ESTC S105142 14,029 36 View Text
A07535 Concerning imposition of hands A sermon a the Lord Archbishop his visitation metropolitical, held, at Saint Marie Cray in Kent, by the Bishop of Rochester his Graces commissioner, the 7 of September last, preached by Richard Milborne Doctor of Diuinitie, and parson of Seuenoke in Kent. Milbourne, Richard, d. 1624. 1607 (1607) STC 17917; ESTC S100306 14,523 52 View Text
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 View Text
A36060 A Directory for church-government and ordination of ministers to be examined against the next Generall Assemblie. Church of Scotland. 1647 (1647) Wing D1542; ESTC R34740 14,967 36 View Text
A80203 The church-catechism with a brief and easie explanation thereof for the help of the meanest capacities and weakest memories. By T.C. D.D. Comber, Thomas, 1645-1699. 1681 (1681) Wing C5444A; ESTC R223943 15,091 34 View Text
A42464 Mysterious cloudes and mistes, shunning the cleer light, a little further disclosed in a short answer to Mr. John Simpsons long appendix, entituled, Truth breaking forth through a cloud and mist of slanders, wherein the charge of slander, so far as it concerneth, both himself and some others, is taken of and removed / by Tho. Gataker ... Gataker, Thomas, 1574-1654. 1648 (1648) Wing G324; ESTC R21793 15,658 16 View Text
A08773 Two briefe treatises The one containing matter of perswasion and expostulation concerning catechisme with certaine positions of like consideration. The other, touching peace betweene the minister and his people: as likewise the lawfulnesse, and dutie of the ministers presenting (if need require) outward disobedience vnto his ministerie. C. P., fl. 1616. 1616 (1616) STC 19059; ESTC S120093 15,965 59 View Text
B00013 Articles to be enquired of vvithin the dioces of London, in the second trienniall visitation of the right honorable, and right reuerend father in God, William Lord Bishop of London. holden in the yeere of our lord God, 1631. Church of England. Diocese of London. Bishop (1628-1633 : Laud); Laud, William, 1573-1645. 1631 (1631) STC 10264; ESTC S122642 17,330 25 View Text
A51230 A sermon preach'd before the House of Lords in the abby-church at Westminster, upon Monday January 31, 1697 / by John Lord Bishop of Norwich. Moore, John, 1646-1714. 1697 (1697) Wing M2555; ESTC R26202 18,373 42 View Text
A45785 A sermon preached before the King at White-Hall November 23, 1684 by Gilbert Ironside ... Ironside, Gilbert, 1588-1671. 1685 (1685) Wing I1049; ESTC R5618 18,482 39 View Text
A45161 The two steps of a nonconformist minister made by him, in order to the obtaining his liberty of preaching in publick : together with an appendix about coming to church in respect to the people / published for a testimony in his generation by a lover of sincerity and peace. Humfrey, John, 1621-1719. 1684 (1684) Wing H3714; ESTC R32356 18,526 38 View Text
A68255 A sermon preacht at the funerall of the Lady Mary Villiers, eldest daughter of the Right Hon[ora]ble Christopher Earle of Anglesey who dyed the xxi. of Ianuary 1625. at Horningold in Leicester shire, and was buried the xxiiij. at Goadeby in the Sepulchres of her ancestors / preacht by George Iay ... Jay, George. 1626 (1626) STC 14479; ESTC S1252 18,945 56 View Text
A61800 The Bishop of Chester's charge in his primary visitation at Chester, May 5, 1691 Stratford, Nicholas, 1633-1707. 1692 (1692) Wing S5929; ESTC R17221 18,998 32 View Text
B00327 The forme and manner of making and consecrating bishops, priestes and deacons.; Ordinal Church of England.; Barker, Robert, d. 1645, printer.; Bill, John, d. 1630, printer. 1633 (1633) STC 16473; ESTC S122861 19,142 27 View Text
A27232 The Quakers challenge made to the Norfolk clergy, or, A relation of a conference between some clergy-men of the Church of England and some Quakers held (on the 8th of December 1698 in West-Dereham Church) in the county of Norfolk : together with those letters which passed between them in order thereunto : to which is added a certificate relateing to the challenge. Beckham, Edward, 1637 or 8-1714.; Meriton, Henry, d. 1707.; Topcliffe, Lancaster, 1646 or 7-1720. 1699 (1699) Wing B1654; ESTC R27616 19,882 30 View Text
A01698 The only rule to walke by guiding Christs ministers, and all his members, how to frame their conuersation in the way to saluation. A sermon preached at a synod, or meeting of ministers in S. Michaels Church in Couentry the second of October. 1615. By S. Gibson, preacher of the word, and pastor in the same city. Gibbons, Samuel. 1616 (1616) STC 11837; ESTC S118451 20,003 53 View Text
A64233 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem a visitation sermon. / preached at Gainsbrough, May 7th 1691 by Nathanael Taylor ... Taylor, Nathanael, d. 1702. 1691 (1691) Wing T547; ESTC R33904 20,217 32 View Text
A14386 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. Vicars, Thomas, d. 1638. 1627 (1627) STC 24705; ESTC S119120 20,427 32 View Text
A75462 An Anti-Brekekekex-Coax-Coax, or, A throat-hapse for the frogges and toades that lately crept abroad, croaking against the Common-prayer book and Episcopacy and the copie of a letter from a very reverend church-man, in answer to a young man, who desired his judgement upon this case, viz. whether every minister of the Church of England be bound in conscience to reade the Common-prayer : with another letter from a convinced associatour, that a while boggled at the Common-prayer, to a brother of the same association, not yet convinced, together with the above-said reverend person's brief and candid censure thereupon, with some uses of application by the publisher. 1660 (1660) Wing A3483A; ESTC R43600 20,576 45 View Text
A49587 A discourse of paying of tithes by T.L. ... ; together with an appendix ... Larkham, Thomas, 1602-1669. 1656 (1656) Wing L441A; ESTC R41027 20,618 58 View Text
A38645 Essayes upon several subjects not unworthy consideration in these times communicated by letters to private friends and at their request to the publick. 1651 (1651) Wing E3303; ESTC R214416 20,887 42 View Text
A91205 A legal resolution of two important quæres of general present concernment. Clearly demonstrating from our statute, common and canon laws, the bounden duty of ministers, & vicars of parish churches, to administer the sacraments, as well as preach to their parishioners; with the legal remedies to reclaim them from, or punish and remove them for their wilfull obstinacy in denying the sacraments to them. / By William Prynne Esq; a bencher of Lincolns Inne; to whom these quæres were newly propounded by some clients. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1656 (1656) Wing P3994; Thomason E495_1; ESTC R203242 21,355 30 View Text
A31349 Catholicon, the expediency of an explicit stipulation betwixt the parochial ministers and their congregations, or, An essay to prove that the intervention of solemn mutual promises betwixt the parochial ministers and their people (faithfully to discharge their relative duties to one another) would be useful and expedient for these ends to promote in clergy-men regularity of life, and diligence in their ministerial function, to increase in the lay parishioners, Christian knowledge, sincere godliness, with a free and friendly conversation, to give a stop to separation, and reduct dissenters to the communion of the church without using secular compulsion, to secure the peace of the nation, to inlarge trade, and make provision for the poor, and that all may be effected without the least innovation, or alteration of the present legal establishment of the Church of England humbly tendred to the consideration of all English Protestants / by a parochial minister. Parochial minister. 1674 (1674) Wing C1498; ESTC R17127 21,417 32 View Text
A63260 The pastor's care and dignity, and the people's duty a sermon preach'd at the assembly of ministers at Taunton, 7th September, 1692 / by G.T. Trosse, George, 1631-1713. 1693 (1693) Wing T2304; ESTC R23764 21,711 65 View Text
A40077 A discourse of offences delivered in two sermons Aug. 19, and Sept. 2, 1683 in the Cathedral church of Gloucester / by Edward Fowler. Fowler, Edward, 1632-1714. 1683 (1683) Wing F1702; ESTC R6859 22,108 40 View Text
A75970 The Agreement of divers ministers of Christ in the county of Worcester, and some adjacent parts, for catechizing or personal instructing all in their parishes, that will consent thereunto. Containing I. The articles of our agreement. II. An exhortation to the people to submit to this necessary work. III. The profession of faith, and catechism, which we desire them first to learn. 1656 (1656) Wing A773; Thomason E1653_2; ESTC R208988 22,810 45 View Text
A10838 A manumission to a manuduction, or Answer to a letter inferring publique communion in the parrish assemblies upon private with godly persons there. By Iohn Robinson; Unreasonablenesse of the separation Robinson, John, 1575?-1625. 1615 (1615) STC 21111; ESTC S106681 22,876 24 View Text
A00214 Articles to be enquired of vvithin the diocesse of London In the third trienniall visitation of the Right Honourable, and Right Reverend Father in God, William, Lord Bishop of London, Lord High Treasurer of England. Holden in the yeare of our Lord God, 1640; Visitation articles. 1640 Church of England. Diocese of London. Bishop (1633-1660 : Juxon); Juxon, William, 1582-1663.; Heylyn, Peter, 1600-1662. 1640 (1640) STC 10267; ESTC S101627 23,004 28 View Text
A90064 Jerusalems vvatch-men, the Lords remembrancers: a sermon preached at the Abbie at VVestminster, before both Houses of Parliament, and the Assembly of Divines, upon their solemn fast, Iuly 7. 1643. / By Matth: Nevvcomen M.A. and Minister of the Gospell at Dedham in Essex. Published by order of both Houses of Parliament. Newcomen, Matthew, 1610?-1669. 1643 (1643) Wing N911; Thomason E63_7; ESTC R8797 23,198 43 View Text
A40374 Scotland's present duty, or, A call to the nobility, gentry, ministry and commonalty of this land to be duely affected with, and vigorously to act for, our common concern in Caledonia, as a mean to enlarge Christ's kingdom, to benefit our selves, and do good to all Protestant churches. Philo-Caledon.; Foyer, Archibald.; Ridpath, George, d. 1726.; Fletcher, Andrew, 1655-1716. 1700 (1700) Wing F2048; ESTC R13808 23,400 30 View Text
A65559 A sermon against neutrality whether as to the main substantials of religion or matters of injoyned order / preached at the visitation of the Reverend Doctour Cary, Arch-deacon of Exon, at St. Marie's Exon, on Friday in Easter Week, 1663 by E.W. Wettenhall, Edward, 1636-1713. 1663 (1663) Wing W1516; ESTC R27060 24,015 54 View Text
A74782 A sure stay for a sinking state, presented in a sermon preached at Margarets Westminster before the Honourable House of Commons at their solemne fast, Nov. 24. 1647. / By Richard Kentish, preacher of the Gospel at Katharines, near the Tower London. Kentish, Richard, Rev. 1648 (1648) Wing K320; Thomason E416_30; ESTC R204500 24,581 40 View Text
A41671 The sabbaths sanctification ... by W.G. Gouge, William, 1578-1653. 1641 (1641) Wing G1395; ESTC R31086 24,639 54 View Text
A86500 The mischeife of mixt communions, fully discussed. All maine arguments on both sides, are largely canvased. Many difficulties demonstratively cleared, as that Judas was not at the Lords Supper, &c. When, and how was the originall of parishes in England. Severall cases of conscience resolved. As in case unworthy ones thrust into the Lords Supper; what single Christians should doe, and what the congregation should doe. A discovery what is the originall, and rise of all these disputes, and how a faire end may be put to all. / By Doctor Nathanael Homes. Homes, Nathanael, 1599-1678. 1650 (1650) Wing H2569A; Thomason E607_8; ESTC R205868 24,915 24 View Text
B20783 A sermon preached at the ordinatoin [sic] of an elder and deacons in a baptized congregation in London by N.C. Coxe, Nehemiah. 1681 (1681) Wing C6718 25,157 47 View Text
A40050 Four grand questions proposed, and briefly answered wherein is discoursed, the authority and duty of the magistrate in the matters of religion, the unlawfulness of a toleration and general liberty of conscience, the divine right of Christian liberty in things indifferent, the unlawfulness of repealing the laws against Popery and idolatry. 1689 (1689) Wing F1655; ESTC R20387 25,185 33 View Text
A28205 Cabala, or, An impartial account of the non-conformists private designs, actings and wayes from August 24, 1662 to December 25 in the same year. Birkenhead, John, Sir, 1616-1679. 1663 (1663) Wing B2965; ESTC R233109 25,328 40 View Text
A64128 A sermon preached at the consecration of two archbishops and ten bishops, in the Cathedral Church of S. Patrick in Dublin, January 27, 1660 by Jeremie Taylor ... Taylor, Jeremy, 1613-1667. 1661 (1661) Wing T391; ESTC R23465 25,378 54 View Text
A46626 Ad clerum a visitation sermon preached at Beckonsfield in the county of Bucks, April the 9th, 1678 / by John James ... James, John, b. 1649. 1678 (1678) Wing J427; ESTC R35427 26,308 47 View Text
A16944 A sermon preached at Pauls-Crosse, May 30. 1626 vvherein may be seene whom we are to repute hereticks, and schismaticks, what sleights they vse to deceiue, Gods iust iudgements on them, and how we may escape those nets which they lay for vs : also good councell to the magistrate, minister, and subiects, necessary for these times / by Mattheuu Brookes. Brookes, Matthew, fl. 1626-1657. 1626 (1626) STC 3837; ESTC S4166 26,742 50 View Text
A60395 A short treatise of altars, altar-furniture, altar-cringing, and musick of all the quire, singing-men and choristers, when the holy Communion was administered in the cathedrall church of Durham by prebendaries and petty-canons, in glorious copes embroidered with images, 1629 / written at the same time by Peter Smart ... Smart, Peter, 1569-1652? 1643 (1643) Wing S4014; ESTC R20243 26,828 32 View Text
A42477 Considerations touching the liturgy of the Church of England In reference to His Majesties late gracious declaration, and in order to an happy union in Church and state. By John Gauden, D.D. Bishop elect of Exceter. Gauden, John, 1605-1662. 1661 (1661) Wing G349; ESTC R218825 26,979 44 View Text
A39926 A sermon of catechizing thought fit for affinity of subject to be annexed to this treatise of the (Practicall use of infant-baptisme) / by the same authour. Ford, Simon, 1619?-1699. 1655 (1655) Wing F1501; ESTC R209608 27,115 58 View Text
A93437 The doome of heretiques: or, A discovery of subtle foxes, who were tyed tayle to tayle, and crept into the Church to doe mischiefe. As it was delivered in a sermon at Wickham-Market in Suffolke, upon the fast day, being the 26 of May. 1647. / By Zeph: Smyth, minister of Gods Word. Imprimatur, Ia: Cranford, August 22. 1648. Smyth, Zeph. (Zephaniah), fl. 1646-1648. 1648 (1648) Wing S4363; Thomason E467_7; ESTC R204204 27,627 23 View Text
B02297 A comforting farewel-word, to the Lords trembling-hearted peoples, at the removal of the cloud of His glory from the sanctuary, applyed as a present cordiall, against their heart-faintings. 1664 (1664) Wing C5538A; ESTC R174126 27,781 60 View Text
A61517 Kalōs proestōtes, or, A view of church-government wherein the proper church-governors are demonstrated, their office, duty, work and employment ... is declared ... : in a sermon preached at West-Malling ... Septemb. 16, 1662 / by John Stileman ... Stileman, John, d. 1685. 1663 (1663) Wing S5553; ESTC R34609 27,809 36 View Text
A43045 The ministers office, the infants inheritance By James Harwood, B.D. Harwood, James. 1659 (1659) Wing H1099; ESTC R221283 28,474 108 View Text
A04843 The fourth sermon preached at Hampton Court on Tuesday the last of Sept. 1606. By John Kinge Doctor of Divinity, and Deane of Christ-Church in Oxon King, John, 1559?-1621. 1607 (1607) STC 14975; ESTC S108027 28,604 52 View Text
A04208 A Christian and modest offer of a most indifferent conference, or disputation, about the maine and principall controversies betwixt the prelats, and the late silenced and deprived ministers in England tendered by some of the said ministers to the archbishops, and bishops, and all their adherents. Jacob, Henry, 1563-1624. 1606 (1606) STC 14329; ESTC S120767 28,632 54 View Text
A53689 Eshcol: a cluster of the fruit of Canaan; brought to the borders, for the encouragement of the saints, travelling thither-ward, with their faces towards Syon. Or, Rules of direction, for the walking of the saints in fellowship, according to the order of the Gospel. Collected and explained for the use of the Church at Coggeshall, by John Owen their pastor.; Eschol. Owen, John, 1616-1683. 1648 (1648) Wing O746; ESTC R214583 29,667 144 View Text
B12285 A briefe discourse against the outwarde apparell and ministring garmentes of the popishe church Crowley, Robert, 1518?-1588. 1566 (1566) STC 6079; ESTC S109113 29,930 82 View Text
A15754 A display of dutie dect vvith sage sayings, pythie sentences, and proper similies: pleasant to reade, delightfull to heare, and profitable to practise, By. L. Wright. Wright, Leonard, b. 1555 or 6. 1589 (1589) STC 26025; ESTC S102227 30,145 48 View Text
A08068 The confession of faith of certayn English people living in exile, in the Low countreyes. Together with a brief note of the speciall heads of those things wherin we differ fro[m] the Church of Engla[n]d.; True confession of the faith, which wee falsely called Brownists, doo hould Ainsworth, Henry, 1571-1622?; Johnson, Francis, 1562-1618. 1607 (1607) STC 18435; ESTC S119852 30,939 73 View Text
A43314 The government and order of the Church of Scotland Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646. 1641 (1641) Wing H1432; ESTC R221287 31,992 84 View Text
A61215 The mutual duties of elders and people Delivered in a discourse at Beckles in Suffolk, Octob. 13. 1697. At the setting apart of Mr. John Killinghal, to the office of an elder, over a Church of Christ there. By John Stackhouse, elder of a Church of Christ in Norwich. Stackhouse, John, dissenting minister. 1698 (1698) Wing S5104; ESTC R220764 32,438 41 View Text
A61568 The mischief of separation a sermon preached at Guild-Hall Chappel, May 11. MDCLXXX. being the first Sunday in Easter-term, before the Lord Mayor, &c. / by Edw. Stillingfleet ... Stillingfleet, Edward, 1635-1699. 1680 (1680) Wing S5604_VARIANT; ESTC R35206 32,588 67 View Text
A45325 Qvakers principles quaking, or, Pretended light proved darkness, and perfections found to be greatest imperfections in an answer to a written paper, subscribed with the name of Thomas Holme, and scattered through the country about Liverpool and Lancashire / modestly propounded by Ralph Hall ... Hall, Ralph. 1656 (1656) Wing H423; ESTC R39227 32,660 37 View Text
B01449 The defence of the people called Quakers: being a reply, to a book lately published by certain priests of the county of Norfolk, under the pretended title of The Quakers challenge. And containing, some brief and modest animadversions upon the book it self. Several certificates, which detect the errors in those of West-Dereham, and clear the people called Quakers of the said challenge. The letters that passed between them and the priests. Ashby, Richard, 1663?-1734. 1699 (1699) Wing A3939; Interim Tract Supplement Guide 4152.f.20[18]; ESTC R1295 32,665 56 View Text
A62529 Crums of bread for the dove in the clefts of the rock, and the secret places of the stairs, Cant. 2.14, or, Helps to meditation on conversion, mortification, sanctification, the Christians daily walke, reading the scriptures, and good practicall books : for a friend / by J.T. Tickell, John, d. 1694. 1652 (1652) Wing T1156; ESTC R6990 32,989 81 View Text
A00642 The vvhole doctrine of the Sacramentes plainlie and fullie set dovvne and declared out of the word of God. Written by Maister Dudley Fenner, and nowe published for the vse of the Church of God. Fenner, Dudley, 1558?-1587. 1588 (1588) STC 10778; ESTC S117607 33,455 80 View Text
A97361 Seaven sermons. [sermons 1 and 2 only] preached vpon severall occasions. Viz. 1 The Christians prayer for the Churches peace. One sermon on Psal. 122.6. 2 One sermon on 1 Sam. 2.30 3 Baruchs sore gently opened; Gods salve skilfully applyed. In two sermons on Jeremy 45.5. 4 The araignement of coveteousnesse. In three sermons on Luke 12.15. By John Stoughton, Doctor in Divinitie, late of Aldermanburie, London.; Sermons. Selected sermons Stoughton, John, d. 1639. 1640 (1640) STC 23311_PARTIAL; ESTC S117838 33,512 94 View Text
A45132 An humble vindication of a free admission unto the Lords-Supper published for the ease, support, and satisfaction of tender consciences (otherwise remediles) in our mixt congregations / as it was delivered at two sermons upon the occasion of this solemnity in the weekely labours of John Humfrey. Humfrey, John, 1621-1719. 1651 (1651) Wing H3681; ESTC R28938 33,828 97 View Text
A62281 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 ... Saywell, William, 1643-1701. 1692 (1692) Wing S801; ESTC R40636 34,235 49 View Text
A45133 An humble vindication of a free admission unto the Lords-Supper published for the ease, support, and satisfaction of tender consciences (otherwise remediless) in our mixt congregations / as it was delivered at two sermons upon the occasion of this solemnity in the weekly labours of Iohn Humfrey ... Humfrey, John, 1621-1719. 1652 (1652) Wing H3682; ESTC R43272 34,741 95 View Text
A86559 Brief instructions for children: wherein, the chief grounds of the Christian religion are plainly, though briefly, laid down, as may best sute the capacity of children: though not unusefull for the view and consideration of those that are grown men. The great mysteries of redemption, faith, works, law, gospel; yea and of predestination, election, reprobation, being opened herein, agreeably to scripture, and as most conduces to the promoting of Godlinesse. The second edition, somewhat abreviated, though in some few places altred and augmented, by John Horn, a servant of God in the gospel of his son, at Lin, All-hallows Horn, John. 1656 (1656) Wing H2795A; ESTC R230668 35,133 68 View Text
A26958 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 ... Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691. 1680 (1680) Wing B1311; ESTC R5743 36,590 70 View Text
A31873 Some considerations about the case of scandal, or, Giving offence to weak brethren Calamy, Benjamin, 1642-1686. 1683 (1683) Wing C224; ESTC R6721 36,970 62 View Text
B07515 A description of new Jerushalem being the substaunce of two sermons deliuered at Paules Crosse. Containing, a briefe discouery and conuiction of certayne doctrines held of Romanists and Brownists against the Catholike and Apostolike faith. / By Henoch Clapham.. Clapham, Henoch. 1601 (1601) STC 5336.5; ESTC S91453 37,377 126 View Text
A79883 Ministers dues and peoples duty; or A bill of accounts between ministers and people: shewing vvhat people owe unto their ministers; which may also serve to mind ministers, what they are to expect from their people. By Sam. Clark M.A. sometimes fellow of Pembroke-Hall in Cambridg, and now minister of Grendon Under-wood in Buckinghamshire. Clark, Samuel, 1626-1701.; Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691. 1661 (1661) Wing C4494; Thomason E1057_4; ESTC R204352 37,580 60 View Text
A42092 The compleat conformist, or, Seasonable advice concerning strict conformity, and frequent celebration of the holy Communion in a sermon preached (on the seventh of January, being the first Sunday after the Epiphany, in the year 1682) at the Cathedral, and in a letter written to the clergy of the archdeaconry of Durham / by Denis Grenville. Grenville, Denis, 1637-1703. 1684 (1684) Wing G1938; ESTC R8783 37,668 65 View Text
A53674 A brief vindication of the non-conformists from the charge of schisme as it was managed against them in a sermon preached before the Lord Mayor by Dr. Stillingfleet, Dean of St. Pauls. Owen, John, 1616-1683. 1680 (1680) Wing O723; ESTC R30840 37,860 60 View Text
B08964 A serious exhortation to the necessary duties of [brace] family and personal instruction made (formerly) to the inhabitants of the parish of Tredington in the county of Wercester, and now upon request published for their use / by William Durham. Durham, William, d. 1686. 1659 (1659) Wing D2832A; ESTC R229159 38,436 108 View Text
A15086 Londons vvarning, by Ierusalem A sermon preached at Pauls Crosse on Mid-Lent Sunday last. By Francis White, Mr. of Arts, and sometime of Magdalene Colledge in Oxford. White, Francis, b. 1588 or 9. 1619 (1619) STC 25386; ESTC S119902 38,729 102 View Text
A26895 The Christian religion expressed I, briefly in the ancient creeds, the Ten commandments, and the Lords prayer, and, II, more largely in a profession taken out of the Holy Scriptures, containing 1, the articles of the Christian belief, 2, our consent to the gospel covenant, 3, the sum of Christian duty, according to the primitive simplicity, purity, and practice, fitted to the right instruction of the ignorant, the promoting of holiness, and the charitable concord of all true believers ... / by Richard Baxter. Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691. 1660 (1660) Wing B1221; ESTC R25270 38,730 88 View Text
A80847 The peoples need of a living pastor: asserted and explained in a sermon, preached Novemb. 4. 1656. At the sad and solemn funerals of that late, learned, pious and eminently hopeful minister of the gospel, Mr. John Frost, batchelor in divinity, late fellow of St. Johns Colledge in Cambridge, and pastor of St. Olaves Hart-steeet [sic], London. Together with a narrative of his life and death. By Z. C. minister of the Word at Botolph-Aldgate, London. Crofton, Zachary, 1625 or 6-1672. 1657 (1657) Wing C6997; Thomason E909_1; ESTC R207455 39,189 68 View Text
A50245 An apologie of the churches in New-England for church-covenant, or, A discourse touching the covenant between God and men, and especially concerning church-covenant ... sent over in answer to Master Bernard, in the yeare 1639 ... Mather, Richard, 1596-1669.; Peters, Hugh, 1598-1660.; Davenport, John, 1597-1670. 1643 (1643) Wing M1267; ESTC R180449 39,536 50 View Text