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A58682 Act of Council, explanatory of the test with His Majesties letter containing his royal approbation thereof. Scotland. Privy Council.; Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685. 1681 (1681) Wing S1448; ESTC R183016 1,710 4 View Text
A11745 Reasons for which the service booke, urged upon Scotland ought to bee refused Gillespie, George, 1613-1648, attributed name. 1638 (1638) STC 22038; ESTC S107570 3,286 8 View Text
A11744 Reasons for which the service booke, urged upon Scotland ought to bee refused Gillespie, George, 1613-1648, attributed name. 1638 (1638) STC 22037; ESTC S116917 3,296 6 View Text
A69912 A Declaration of the lords and gentry and others of the provinces of Lemster, and Munster in the realm of Ireland, of their intentions towards the English and Scottish Protestants inhabiting in that kingdome, with a most pernitious oath which they would have them take if to live amongst them, tending in effect to make all papists : with an order of the late Lords Justices of Ireland, Sir John Burlase, and Sir Henry Tichbourne, and Counsell of Ireland inhibiting the taking the solemn League and Covenant for reformation and defence of religion, the honour and happinesse of the King, and the peace and safety of the three Kingdomes of England, Scotland, & Ireland : with a proclamation by them set forth, according to the aforesaid order : with a copy of a letter written by the direction of the Lords spirituall and temporall, in the Parliament of that kingdome assembled, to severall commanders and officers of His Majesties army, and others in the kingdome of Ireland, requiring obedience to the said proclomation, with the substance of an oath agreed upon lately at Dublin in Ireland, against the taking of the solemn League & Covenant. Tichborne, Henry, Sir, 1581?-1667.; Burlase, John, Sir. 1644 (1644) Wing D705; ESTC R4523 3,347 8 View Text
A62530 A sober enquiry about the new oath enjoyned on non-conformists according to act of Parliament Tickell, John, d. 1694. 1665 (1665) Wing T1157; ESTC R2549 3,457 8 View Text
A79702 Acts for the utter abolishing of bishops out of the churches of England and Scotland. With a motion to the House for the order for church-government by a better way. Church of Scotland. 1643 (1643) Wing C4196GA; Thomason E87_8; ESTC R19275 3,605 8 View Text
A58291 The recantation and hvmble svbmission of two ancient prelates of the kingdome of Scotland subscribed by their own hands and sent to the generall assemblie : as also the act of the said assemblie condemning episcopacy and other abuses which are contrary to the Word of God and the laws of this church and kingdome. Lindsay, Alexander, ca. 1561-1639.; Grahame, George.; Church of Scotland. General Assembly. 1641 (1641) Wing R611; ESTC R17222 3,852 9 View Text
A82094 A declaration made by the rebells in Ireland, against the English and Scotish Protestants, inhabitants within that kingdome. Also a traiterous oath and protestation lately contrived by the confederate rebells in a councell held at Kilkeney, against the Parliament of England, and Protestants of the three kingdomes. And a generall proclamation (published by the said councell) for arming of all Catholikes from 18 to 60. for subduing of all Protestants in the Kingdome of Ireland. Published according to order. 1644 (1644) Wing D601; Thomason E17_14; ESTC R21764 3,992 8 View Text
A91837 The right picture of King Oliure, from top to toe. That all the world may a false rebell know. Whereunto is added, his genealogy, and the memorialls of all his worthy acts from the beginning of his reigne, to his present routing in Ireland. / By Philo Regis, written in rime doggerill for the benefit of all his subjects at Westminster. Philo Regis. 1650 (1650) Wing R1508; Thomason E587_9; ESTC R206280 4,322 8 View Text
A45373 Some farther matter of fact relating to the administration of affairs in Scotland, under the Duke of Lauderdale. Humbly offered to His Majesties consideration, in obedience to his royal commands. That the Duke of Lauderdale was concerned in the designe of bringing in of popery and arbitrary government, may appear by these following particulars, &c. Hamilton, William Douglas, Duke of, 1635-1694. 1679 (1679) Wing S4502A; Wing H483; ESTC R231 4,324 4 View Text
A42129 The grievances of the Church of England which are not in the power of the governours of it to remedy by a member of the Church of England. Member of the Church of England. 1689 (1689) Wing G1978; ESTC R17333 5,260 2 View Text
A40058 Four questions debated with an answer to the objection that the convention will not have the power of a Parliament. 1689 (1689) Wing F1668; ESTC R26140 5,677 14 View Text
A35428 The divine right of episcopacy demonstrated from Calvin and Beza together with a letter to a Presbyterian minister. Cunningham, Alexander.; Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.; Bèze, Théodore de, 1519-1605. 1690 (1690) Wing C7589; ESTC R24900 6,007 13 View Text
A76081 The Independents catechisme. Or Some observations gathered out of Doctor Bastvvicke his religious and learned treatise entituled Independency not Gods ordinance. For the use of all poor ignorant, wavering, and seduced independents. By John Bernard philopresbytes. Bernard, John.; Bastwick, John, 1593-1654. Independency not Gods ordinance. 1645 (1645) Wing B1064; Thomason E1186_5; ESTC R14251 6,406 31 View Text
B03813 Information for Mr. Alexander Heriot Minister at Dalkeith. In relation to the lybel against him, before the Presbyterie at Dalkeith, and the sentences thereon. And petitions to the lords of their Majesties Privy Council the appeal given in by the said Mr. Alexander Heriot to the synod of Midlothian, containing a short information of the progress of that process, to that time, is as follows. 1690 (1690) Wing I64F; ESTC R235961 6,813 4 View Text
A81335 A brief discourse proving independency, in church-government, destructive to the positive lawes of this kingdome, and inconsistent therewith. By Robert Derham, of Grayes Inne, Barrister. Published according to order. Derham, Robert. 1646 (1646) Wing D1096; Thomason E344_10; ESTC R200959 7,105 16 View Text
A84078 An olive-leaf: or, Some peaceable considerations to the Christian meeting at Christs-Church in London, Munday, Jan. 9. 1653. Also, the reign of Christ, and the saints with him, on earth, a thousand yeers, one day, and the day at hand. By William Erbery. Erbery, William, 1604-1654. 1654 (1654) Wing E3236; Thomason E726_5; Thomason E729_10; ESTC R206777 7,448 12 View Text
A64679 The reduction of episcopacie unto the form of synodical government received in the ancient church proposed in the year 1641 as an expedient for the prevention of those troubles which afterwards did arise about the matter of church-government / by James Usher ; published by Nicholas Bernard. Ussher, James, 1581-1656. 1658 (1658) Wing U218; ESTC R29579 7,636 33 View Text
A70712 The New test of the Church of England's loyalty, examined by the old test of truth and honesty 1687 (1687) Wing N781; ESTC R7988 8,085 14 View Text
A64644 Episcopal and Presbyterial government conjoyned proposed as an expedient for the compremising of the differences, and preventing of those troubles about the matter of Church-Government / written in the late times by ... Ja. Usher ... Ussher, James, 1581-1656. 1679 (1679) Wing U175; ESTC R11050 8,086 14 View Text
A44807 Remarks upon a pamphlet stiled, A letter to a dissenter, &c. in another letter to the same dissenter. Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633-1695. 1687 (1687) Wing H318; ESTC R21462 8,285 14 View Text
B08994 A reply, on behalf of the people called Quakers, to two petitions against them (the one out of Norfolk, the other from Bury in Suffolk) being some brief observations made on those petitions, and humbly tendered to the consideration of the House of Commons, to whom those petitions are directed. Ellwood, Thomas, 1639-1713. 1699 (1699) Wing E627A_VARIANT; ESTC R171932 8,605 16 View Text
B08995 A sober reply, on behalf of the people called Quakers, to two petitions against them, (the one out of Norfolk, and the other from Bury in Suffolk) being some brief observations upon them. Published on occasion of Francis Bugg's exposing one of the said petitions in print, and commending the other, &c. With many unjust aggravations and misrepresentations in his late book, falsly stiled A modest defence, &c. Ellwood, Thomas, 1639-1713. 1700 (1700) Wing E628A; ESTC R174956 8,661 16 View Text
A39309 A sober reply, on behalf of the people called Quakers, to two petitions against them, the one out of Norfolk, and the other from Bury in Suffolk, being some brief observations upon them published on occasion of Francis Bugg's exposing one of the said petitions in print, and commending the other, &c, with many unjust aggravations and misrepresentations in his late book, falsly stiled A modest defence, &c. Ellwood, Thomas, 1639-1713. 1699 (1699) Wing E628; ESTC R5881 8,677 18 View Text
A32983 Complaints concerning corruptions and grievances in church government dedicated to the Kings Most Excellent Majestie, the Right Honourable Lords and the Honourable House of Commons now assembled in Parliament / by certaine peaceably affected Presbyters of the Church of England in the name of all the rest of their brethren. 1641 (1641) Wing C4094E; ESTC R35576 8,781 21 View Text
A80283 Complaints concerning corruptions and grievances in church-government. Dedicated and directed to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, the Right Honourable Lords; and the Honourable House of Commons, now assembled in Parliament. By certain peaceably affected Presbyters, of the Church of England; in the name of all the rest of their brethren. Undertaking to maintain the truth of their assertions, against whatsoever contradictors, if by publique edict of supream authority they be called forth, granting them as safe and free audience as their adversaries and judges, not preingaged, or preresolved for either side. 1660 (1660) Wing C5626; Thomason E1047_6; ESTC R208100 8,781 15 View Text
A29279 The gospel-pattern for the government of gospel-churches together with queries made on the assembly-propositions presented to the high court of Parliament / by the unworthiest of the gospel-ministers, John Brayne. Brayne, John. 1649 (1649) Wing B4326; ESTC R36508 9,013 18 View Text
A55680 Presbyterial government described, or, A methodical synopsis of it, as it is professed and practized in the Church of Scotland gathered out of the confessions of faith, and other publick records of that church ... / by Britannus Philopresbyter. Clark, James, 1660-1723.; Philopresbyter, Britanus. 1695 (1695) Wing P3222; ESTC R33950 9,179 14 View Text
A61894 Rosemary & Bayes, or, Animadversions upon a treatise called, The rehearsall trans-prosed [sic] in a letter to a friend in the countrey. Stubbe, Henry, 1632-1676. 1672 (1672) Wing S6064; ESTC R16254 9,556 28 View Text
A33899 A brief essay concerning the independency of church-power Collier, Jeremy, 1650-1726. 1692 (1692) Wing C5244; ESTC R16602 9,933 18 View Text
A91875 Certain briefe observations and antiquæries: on Master Prin's Twelve questions about church-government. Wherein is modestly showne, how un-usefull and frivolous they are, how bitter and unchristian in censuring that way; whereas there are no reasons brought to contradict it. By a well-willer to the truth, and Master Prin. Goodwin, John, 1594?-1665.; Robinson, Henry, 1605?-1664? 1644 (1644) Wing R1667; Thomason E10_33; ESTC R18171 10,126 16 View Text
A80639 The true constitution of a particular visible church, proved by Scripture. Wherein is briefly demonstrated by questions and answers what officers, worship, and government Christ hath ordained in his church. / By that reverend and learned divine, Mr. Iohn Cotton, B.D. and pastor of Boston in New England. Cotton, John, 1584-1652. 1642 (1642) Wing C6468; Thomason E107_15; ESTC R10034 10,218 18 View Text
A92099 Prince Ruperts declaration to the King of Portugall. With the answer thereunto, in defence of the Parliaments proceedings with a relation of what passed between the two fleets on the river of Lisburne. / Sent up in a letter from Captain Thorowgood Captain of the Admirall. Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682.; Thorowgood, Captain.; John IV, King of Portugal, 1604-1656. 1650 (1650) Wing R2295; Thomason E598_7; ESTC R203410 10,311 16 View Text
A51816 A sermon at the funeral of Sir John Norton, Bar. lately deceased prech'd at the Parish-Church of East-Tysted in Hantshire by Thomas Mannyngham. Manningham, Thomas, 1651?-1722. 1687 (1687) Wing M498; ESTC R30510 11,241 40 View Text
A57856 Moses returned from Midian; or, Gods kindnesse to a banished king his office, and his subjects duty. As it was delivered in a sermon, preached at Linlithgow, on the day of thanksgiving for His Majestie our Soveraigns happy restauration. By J.R. M.L. and published by A.G. P.L. Published by authority. Ramsey, James. 1660 (1660) Wing R222; ESTC R217055 11,311 18 View Text
B01823 A just rebuke to the Quakers insolent behaviour, in their two books, i.e. A just censure, &c. the other, A sober reply, &c. both presented to some members of Parliament. : Also a dialogue between a civilian and a Quaker. Bugg, Francis, 1640-1724? 1700 (1700) Wing B5372A; ESTC R203340 11,408 4 View Text
A41624 Reflections upon the Answer to the papist mis-represented directed to the answerer. Gother, John, d. 1704. 1686 (1686) Wing G1348; ESTC R35709 11,565 20 View Text
A26677 Allegiance and prerogative considered in a letter from a gentleman in the country to his friend, upon his being chosen a member of the meeting of states in Scotland. Gentleman in the country. 1689 (1689) Wing A955; ESTC R11003 11,569 18 View Text
A34678 The doctrine of the church to which is committed the keys of the kingdome of heaven wherein is demonstrated by way of question and answer what a visible church is, according to the order of the Gospel, and what officers, members, worship, and government Christ hath ordained in the New Testament / by that Reverend and learned Divine Mr. Jo. Cotton ... Cotton, John, 1584-1652. 1644 (1644) Wing C6430; ESTC R9380 11,622 18 View Text
A66713 Observations upon the oath enacted I. Eliz. commonly called the oath of supremacy for the better satisfaction of those that may finde themselves concerned therein. Winter, John, Sir, 1600?-1673? 1662 (1662) Wing W3081; ESTC R11523 11,628 20 View Text
A42360 Two speeches of Mr. James Guthry before the Parliament one after the reading of his indictment, Feb. 21, 1661, the other immediately after the reading of the processe, April 10, 1661. Guthrie, James, 1612?-1661. 1661 (1661) Wing G2267A; ESTC R12166 12,150 16 View Text
A45864 Indulgence to tender consciences shewn to be most reasonable and Christian by a minister of the Church of England. Minister of the Church of England. 1687 (1687) Wing I157; ESTC R36015 12,647 20 View Text
A62458 A letter concerning the present state of religion amongst us Thorndike, Herbert, 1598-1672. 1656 (1656) Wing T1053; ESTC R5555 12,737 27 View Text
A75729 A brief description of the fifth monarchy, or kingdome, that shortly is to come into the world. The monarch, subjects, officers and lawes thereof, and the surpassing glory, amplitude, unity, and peace of that kingdome. When the kingdome and dominion, and the greatnesse of the kingdome under the whole heaven shall be given to the people, the saints of the most high, whose kingdome is an everlasting kingdome, and all soveraignes shall serve and obey him. And in the conclusion there is added a prognostick of the time when the fifth kingdome shall begin. by William Aspinwall, N.E. Aspinwall, William, fl. 1648-1662. 1653 (1653) Wing A4004; Thomason E708_8; ESTC R16233 13,627 16 View Text
A05460 A light for the ignorant or A treatise shevving, that in the nevv Testament, is set forth three kingly states or governments, that is, the civill state, the true ecclesiasticall state, and the false ecclesiasticall state Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657. 1638 (1638) STC 15591; ESTC S103338 13,640 22 View Text
A41563 Spiritual order and Christian liberty proved to be consistent in the Churches of Christ and impositions upon the consciences of believers in religious practices found to be antichristian and destructive to both / by R.G. a protestant. Gordon, Robert, fl. 1669-1675. 1675 (1675) Wing G1291; ESTC R29926 14,410 15 View Text
A78174 Censura cleri, or A plea against scandalous ministers, not fit to be restored to the churches livings in point of prudence, piety, and fame. By a true lover of the Church of England in doctrine, ceremony and discipline. Barnard, John, d. 1683. 1660 (1660) Wing B852; Thomason E1035_2; ESTC R209059 14,798 23 View Text
B01759 The case of the dissenting Protestants of Ireland, in reference to a Bill of Indulgence, vindicated from the exceptions alledg'd against it, in a late answer. / By Ioseph Boyse. Boyse, J. (Joseph), 1660-1728. 1695 (1695) Wing B4069; ESTC R170748 15,878 14 View Text
A67022 The decency and order of church and state as now established asserted in a late visitation sermon. Woolley, Charles. 1684 (1684) Wing W3524; ESTC R26402 16,143 39 View Text
A88108 A brief plat-form of that government which is called Presbyterial. By William Ley minister of the Word at Charlwood in Surrey. Ley, William, b. 1620 or 21. 1648 (1648) Wing L1887; Thomason E457_1; ESTC R204958 18,562 30 View Text
A61099 Certain considerations upon the duties both of prince and people written by a gentleman of quality ... Spelman, John, Sir, 1594-1643. 1642 (1642) Wing S4937; ESTC R28174 19,781 30 View Text
A31666 The foundation of popery shaken, or, The Bishop of Rome's supremacy opposed in a sermon upon Matth. XVI. 18, 19 / by William Cade. Cade, William, 1651 or 2-1707. 1678 (1678) Wing C194; ESTC R24760 20,539 40 View Text
A66784 Three private meditations which being, for the most part, of publick concernment, are therefore published, by their author / George Wither. Wither, George, 1588-1667. 1665 (1665) Wing W3197; ESTC R12458 20,586 50 View Text
A69780 A vindication of the proceedings of His Majesties ecclesiastical commissioners, against the Bishop of London and the fellows of Magdalen-College Care, Henry, 1646-1688.; Hedges, Charles, Sir, 1649 or 50-1714. 1688 (1688) Wing C536; ESTC R202803 20,601 74 View Text
A65679 The ignoramus justices being an answer to the order of sessions at Hick's-Hall, bearing the date the 13th of January, 1681, wherein it plainly appears the said order is against law : also a short account of all the acts that relate to Protestant dissenters at this day in force against them ... : and also an account of such acts as are in force against popish recusants ... : and hereunto is also added a brief account of the penalties and forfeitures of those acts ... / by Drawde Kekatihw. Whitaker, Edward. 1681 (1681) Wing W1702; ESTC R30190 20,947 22 View Text
A78783 His Majesties finall ansvver concerning Episcopacie. Delivered in to the commissioners of Parliament the first of Novemb. 1648. England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649. 1648 (1648) Wing C2306; Thomason E469_17; ESTC R205464 21,665 30 View Text
A29273 Astrologie proved to be the old doctrine of demons, professed by the worshippers of Saturne, Jupiter, Mars, sunne and moon in which is proved that the planetary and fixed starres are the powers of the ayre, which by Gods permission are directed by Satan ... / written by an unworthy witnesse of the truth of God, John Brayne. Brayne, John. 1653 (1653) Wing B4317; ESTC R18599 21,971 30 View Text
A04211 Anno Domini 1616. A confession and protestation of the faith of certaine Christians in England holding it necessary to observe, & keepe all Christes true substantiall ordinances for his church visible and politicall (that is, indued with power of outward spirituall government) under the gospel; though the same doe differ from the common order of the land. Published for the clearing of the said Christian from the slaunder of schisme, and noveltie, and also of separation, & undutifullness to the magistrate, which their rash adversaries doe falsely cast upon them. Also, an humble petition to the K. Majestie for toleration therein. Jacob, Henry, 1563-1624. 1616 (1616) STC 14330; ESTC S120216 22,778 71 View Text
A89568 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, Westminster Assembly; Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655, attributed name. 1648 (1648) Wing M757; Thomason E468_21; ESTC R204007 22,916 44 View Text
A91317 A vindication of the imprisoned and secluded Members of the House of Commons, from the aspersions cast upon them, and the majority of the House, in a paper lately printed and published: intituled, An humble answer of the Generall Councel of the officers of the Army under his Excellency Thomas Lord Fairfax, to the demands of the Honourable Commons of England in Parliament assembled: concerning the late securing or secluding some Members thereof. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1649 (1649) Wing P4128; Thomason E539_5; ESTC R7280 23,082 37 View Text
A51762 Manes presbyteriani, or, The monuments of the Kirk the covenants confession : Argyle's reliques : Guthrey and Giffan's passions : and Gillespy's recantation : all compiled and laid together. Argyll, Archibald Campbell, Marquis of, 1598-1661.; Gillespie, Patrick, 1617-1675.; Guthrie, James, 1612?-1661.; Giffan, Mr. 1661 (1661) Wing M421; ESTC R14790 23,220 56 View Text
A46649 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 ... Jane, William, 1645-1707. 1675 (1675) Wing J455; ESTC R21231 23,378 49 View Text
A90962 The city-remonstrance remonstrated. Or An answer to Colonell John Bellamy, his Vindication thereof, in justification of The moderate reply to the city-remonstrance. / By I.P. Price, John, Citizen of London. 1646 (1646) Wing P3339; Thomason E345_18; ESTC R200996 24,101 36 View Text
A27169 A discourse shewing that Protestants are on the safer side, notwithstanding the uncharitable judgment of their adversaries and that their religion is the surest way to heaven. Beaulieu, Luke, 1644 or 5-1723. 1687 (1687) Wing B1572; ESTC R20774 24,111 46 View Text
A77781 A testimony against the Quakers False-doctrine, and the image they have set up Being a defence of the book called Antichrist transformed. In answer to a little book, published by Giles Barnadiston. And for better information, the image is hereto annexed verbatim, with the subscribers thereof. Published by Geoffery Bullock. Bullock, Jeffery, of Sudbury. 1677 (1677) Wing B5426A; ESTC R201448 24,117 31 View Text
A86483 An examination of sundry Scriptures alleadged by our brethren, in defence of some particulars of their church-way. Humbly submitted to the sight and censure of any judicious divine: especially of such of the reverend godly-learned Assembly as vouchsafe to read it. By R. Hollingworth, M.A. of Magd. Col. Camb. Imprimatur, Ja. Cranford. Decemb. 17. 1644. Hollingworth, Richard, 1607-1656. 1645 (1645) Wing H2492; Thomason E24_6; ESTC R7700 24,410 32 View Text
A61546 A discourse concerning the power of excommunication in a Christian church, by way of appendix to the Irenicum by Edward Stillingfleet ... Stillingfleet, Edward, 1635-1699.; Stillingfleet, Edward, 1635-1699. Irenicum. 1662 (1662) Wing S5583; ESTC R38297 24,655 38 View Text
A23767 A sermon preached in St. Peter's Westminster on Sunday, Jan. 6, 1660 at the consecration of the Right Reverend Fathers in God, Gilbert, Lord Bishop of Bristoll, Edward, Lord Bishop of Norwich, Nicholas, Lord Bishop of Hereford, William, Lord Bishop of Glocester by Richard Allestry ... Allestree, Richard, 1619-1681. 1660 (1660) Wing A1163; ESTC R8500 24,735 46 View Text
A96941 A modell of the government of the church under the gospel, by presbyters, proved out of the holy scriptures, to be that one, onely uniform government of the universall visible church, and of all nationall, provinciall, classicall and congregationall churches: which is according to the will and appointment of Jesus Christ. Which may serve to stay such as are doubting, with hope of full satisfaction, and clear demonstration of this truth, shortly to be made by the reverend Assembly of Divines. / Composed by a Presbyterian minister of the city of London, and approved by divers of his learned brethren, and at their request published. Walker, George, 1581?-1651. 1646 (1646) Wing W362; Thomason E342_3; ESTC R200927 24,926 36 View Text
A89734 A brief and excellent treatise containing the doctrine of godliness, or living unto God. Wherein the body of divinity is substantially proposed, and methodically digested, by way of question and answer. And, wherein sundry difficult points, much controverted in these times, are briefly and solidly determined, by that reverend and learned divine, Mr. John Norton, teacher of the church of God at Ipswich in New-England. Feb. 4. 1647. Imprimatur Joseph Caryl. Norton, John, 1606-1663. 1648 (1648) Wing N1315; Thomason E1178_5; ESTC R204872 25,055 63 View Text
A91906 The royal nursing-father; discoursed in a sermon preach'd at the cathedral in Norwich, on the 29th of May [B]eing the day of his Majesties birth, and happy return to his kingdoms. By Charles Robotham, batchelour of divinity, in Norfolk. Robotham, Charles, 1625 or 6-1700. 1680 (1680) Wing R1729C; ESTC R229944 25,565 82 View Text
A88586 The main points of church-government and discipline; plainly and modestly handled by way of question and answer. Very useful to such as either want money to buy, or leasure to read larger tracts. Love, Christopher, 1618-1651. 1649 (1649) Wing L3167; Thomason E1182_11; ESTC R208163 25,577 63 View Text
A47522 The glory of a true church, and its discipline display'd wherein a true gospel-church is described : together with the power of the keys, and who are to be let in, and who to be shut out / by Benjamin Keach. Keach, Benjamin, 1640-1704. 1697 (1697) Wing K66; ESTC R19810 25,670 74 View Text
A25313 A præfatory discourse to a late pamphlet entituled, A memento for English Protestants, &c. being an answer to that part of the Compendium which reflects upon the Bishop of Lincoln's book : together with some occasional reflections on Mr. L'Estrange's writings. Amy, S. 1681 (1681) Wing A3032; ESTC R16932 26,021 36 View Text
A02565 One of the sermons preacht at Westminster, on the day of the publike fast (April 5. 1628) to the Lords of the High Court of Parliament and by their appointment published. By the B. of Exceter. Hall, Joseph, 1574-1656. 1628 (1628) STC 12692; ESTC S103757 26,047 120 View Text
A45196 Mr. Emmertons marriage with Mrs. Bridget Hyde considered wherein is discoursed the rights and nature of marriage, what authority the Curia Christianitatis hath in matrimonial causes at this day, the levitical degrees, the bounds of a legal marriage, and the reasons thereof, and that now matrimonial causes are determinable by virtue of the statute of H. 8. by the judges of common law : in a letter from a gentleman in the country to one of the commissioners delegates in that cause, desiring his opinion therein. Hunt, Thomas, 1627?-1688. 1682 (1682) Wing H3757; ESTC R15660 26,212 49 View Text
A66431 A vindication of A discourse concerning the unreasonableness of a new separation on account of the oaths from the exceptions made against it in a tract called, A brief answer to a late discourse, &c. Williams, John, 1636?-1709. 1691 (1691) Wing W2738; ESTC R7770 26,360 45 View Text
A92525 The ansvver of the Commissioners of the kingdome of Scotland, to both Houses of Parliament, upon the new propositions of peace, and the foure bills to be sent to his Majestie. Scotland. Parliament. 1647 (1647) Wing S1180; Thomason E421_2; ESTC R203503 26,529 32 View Text
A43807 Solomon and Abiathar, or, The case of the deprived bishops and clergy discussed, between Eucheres a conformist, and Dyscheres a recusant Hill, Samuel, 1648-1716. 1692 (1692) Wing H2012; ESTC R12780 26,571 41 View Text
A61661 The doctrine of instituted churches explained and proved from the word of God by Solomon Stoddard ... Stoddard, Solomon, 1643-1729. 1700 (1700) Wing S5708; ESTC R16977 26,719 38 View Text
A26721 Directions for the right receiving of the Lords Supper drawn up by way of question and answer for the use and benefit of the younger sort, especially the citizens of Exeter / by J.B. J. B. 1679 (1679) Wing B100; ESTC R3234 27,036 96 View Text
A30391 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 Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715. 1676 (1676) Wing B5835; ESTC R16335 27,965 32 View Text
A45126 A case of conscience whether a nonconformist, who hath not taken the Oxford Oath, may come to live at London, or at any corporate town, or within five miles of it, and yet be a good Christian : stated briefly, and published in reference to what is offered to the contrary, in a book intituled, A friendly debate betwixt a confirmist and a nonconformist : together with animadversions on a new book, entituled, Ecclesiastical polity, the general heads and substance whereof are taken under consideration : as also a peaceable dissertation, by way of composition with some late papers, entituled, Liberty of conscience, in order to the determining the magistrates power in matters of religion. Humfrey, John, 1621-1719. 1669 (1669) Wing H3673; ESTC R16379 28,077 32 View Text
A45163 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. Humfrey, John, 1621-1719. 1691 (1691) Wing H3716; ESTC R15748 28,717 40 View Text
A50897 A vindication of His Majesties government and judicatures in Scotland from some aspersions thrown on them by scandalous pamphlets and news-books, and especially with relation to the late Earl of Argiles Process. Mackenzie, George, Sir, 1636-1691. 1683 (1683) Wing M211; ESTC R31147 29,176 54 View Text
A96223 The ansvver of the Assembly of Divines by authority of Parliament now sitting at Westminster. Unto the reasons given in to this Assembly by the Dissenting Brethren, of their not bringing in a model of their way. And since published in print, under the title of A copy of a remonstrance. Which answer was humbly presented to the Right Honorable the House of Peers assembled in Parliament. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament assembled, that this answer be forthwith printed and published. Joh. Brown, cler. Parliamentorum. Westminster Assembly; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords. 1646 (1646) Wing W1423; Thomason E506_11; ESTC R204058 29,750 24 View Text
A86000 A form for Church government and ordination of ministers, contained in CXI propositions, propounded to the late Generall Assembly at Edinburgh, 1647. Together with an Act concerning Erastianisme, independencie, and liberty of conscience. Published by authority.; CXI propositions concerning the ministerie and government of the Church. Gillespie, George, 1613-1648. 1647 (1647) Wing G749; Thomason E418_3; ESTC R202292 30,071 51 View Text
A43547 Parliaments power in lawes for religion, or, An ansvvere to that old and groundles [sic] calumny of the papists, nick-naming the religion of the Church of England, by the name of a parliamentary-religion sent to a friend who was troubled at it, and earnestly desired satisfaction in it. Heylyn, Peter, 1600-1662. 1645 (1645) Wing H1730; ESTC R200234 30,417 44 View Text
A25519 An Answer to a late pamphlet intituled, The judgement and doctrine of the clergy of the Church of England concerning one special branch of the King's prerogative, viz, in dispensing with the penal-laws shewing that this is not affected by the Most Reverend Fathers in God, the Lords Arch-Bishops, Bancroft, Laud and Usher ... the Lord Bishop Sanderson ... the Reverend Doctors, Dr. Hevlin, Dr. Barrow, Dr. Sherlock ... Dr. Hicks, Dr. Nalson, Dr. Puller, so far as appears from their words cited in this pamphlet : in a letter to a friend. 1687 (1687) Wing A3309; ESTC R15256 30,429 41 View Text
A69617 Two arguments in Parliament the first concerning the cannons, the second concerning the premunire vpon those cannons / by Edward Bagshawe, Esquire. Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662. 1641 (1641) Wing B401; ESTC R16597 30,559 46 View Text
A24696 An Account of the affairs of Scotland, in relation to their religious and civil rights 1690 (1690) Wing A230; ESTC R11870 30,717 40 View Text
A44094 Some thoughts on a convocation and the notion of its divine right with some occasional reflections on the defence of the vindication of the deprived bishops. Hody, Humphrey, 1659-1707. 1699 (1699) Wing H2346; ESTC R37493 30,786 42 View Text
A75208 An Account of the affairs of Scotland in answer to a letter written upon the occasion of the address lately presented to His Majesty by some members of the Parliament of that kingdom. 1689 (1689) Wing A229A; ESTC R225109 30,888 46 View Text
A29197 A fair warning for England to take heed of the Presbyterian government of Scotland as being of all others the most injurious to the civil magistrates, most oppressive to the subject, most pernicious to both : as also the sinfulnesse and wickednesse of the covenant to introduce that government upon the Church of England / by Dr. John Brumhall [sic], Lord Arch-Bishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland.; Fair warning to take heed of the Scotish discipline Bramhall, John, 1594-1663. 1661 (1661) Wing B4220; ESTC R4624 33,023 44 View Text
A41219 The resolving of conscience upon this question whether upon such a supposition or case as is now usually made (the King will not discharge his trust, but is bent or seduced to subvert religion, laws, and liberties) subjects may take arms and resist, and whether that case be now ... / by H. Fern. Ferne, H. (Henry), 1602-1662. 1642 (1642) Wing F802; ESTC R25400 33,929 69 View Text
A14037 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. Turner, John, 1660-1720. 1717 (1617-1717) STC 24342; ESTC S102040 34,345 84 View Text
A44304 The seasonable case of submission to the church-government as now re-established by law, briefly stated and determined by a lover of the peace of this church and kingdom. Honyman, Andrew, 1619-1676. 1662 (1662) Wing H2602; ESTC R4312 34,512 47 View Text
A55720 The present state of Jamaica with the life of the great Columbus the first discoverer : to which is added an exact account of Sir Hen. Morgan's voyage to, and famous siege and taking of Panama from the Spaniards. 1683 (1683) Wing P3268; ESTC R1042 34,539 128 View Text
A38830 An epistle to the several congregations of the non-conformists by Cap. Robert Everard, now by Gods Grace a member of the Holy Catholick Church of Christ, shewing the reasons of his conversion and submission to the said Catholick Church. Everard, Robert, fl. 1664. 1664 (1664) Wing E3538; ESTC R12403 34,789 46 View Text
A41596 Good advice to the pulpits deliver'd in a few cautions for the keeping up the reputation of those chairs, and preserving the nation in peace. Gother, John, d. 1704. 1687 (1687) Wing G1329; ESTC R17269 35,631 78 View Text