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A94685 To the right vvorshipfull, the alderman, and common counsell-men of the vvard of Farrington within, at their VVard-Moot, 22. Decemb. 1645 a representation of the humble and earnest desires of the inhabitants of the said ward. 1645 (1645) Wing T1721; Thomason 669.f.10[41]; ESTC R210419 694 1 View Text
A90576 The petition of divers of the inhabitants of the citie of London, delivered at their severall courts of ward-moot, to the right worshipfull the aldermen and common-councell of the severall wards of London, the 22 of Deecember [sic], 1645 1645 (1645) Wing P1767; ESTC R42805 770 1 View Text
A78466 Certaine considerations to dis-swade men from further gathering of churches in this present juncture of time. Subscribed by diverse Divines of the Assembly, hereafter mentioned. Imprimatur pro Radulpho Smith. Decemb. 23. 1643. John White. Westminster Assembly 1643 (1643) Wing C1696A; Thomason E79_16; ESTC R9478 1,457 7 View Text
A86807 The humble petition of the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and commons of the city of London in Common Councell assembled, concerning church government: presented to the House of Peers upon Fryday the 16. of Ianuary 1645. With the answer thereunto. Die Veneris 16. Ian. 1645. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament assembled, that this petition, with the answer thereunto, shall be forthwith printed and published. Ioh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum. City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords. 1646 (1646) Wing H3532; Thomason E316_20; ESTC R200535 2,068 8 View Text
A34672 A coppy of a letter of Mr. Cotton of Boston, in New England, sent in answer of certaine objections made against their discipline and orders there, directed to a friend vvith the questions propounded to such as are admitted to the church-fellowship and the covenant it selfe.; Way of the churches of Christ in New-England Cotton, John, 1584-1652. 1641 (1641) Wing C6422; ESTC R11464 3,103 8 View Text
A97084 X. solid and serious queries: concerning the power of church discipline pleaded by some of the clergy to be in them iure divino, and by the will and appointment of Jesus Christ. With a three-fold distinction of power; humaine rationall, and divine, flowing from the Parliament, the consciences, and the spirit of God, unto which all men are bound to submit. Also an admonition to the Parliament to promote the restitution of true religion, and reformation of Gods church, to the abandoning all popish remnants, both in ceremonies and regiment, and also to bring in, and place in Gods church, those things only wch [sic] the Lord himselfe commandeth, with the platforme of a church reformed. Composed by many learned, religious and godly ministers, and proved out of Gods Word. And a vew [sic] of popish abuses remaining in the prelacy with the copies of some private letters written; and sent to some of them worthy His Majesties consideration. / by [brace] R. Gualter. T.B. &c. [brace] ministers of Gods Word. Gwalther, Rudolf, 1519-1586.; Bèze, Théodore de, 1519-1605. 1646 (1646) Wing W652A; Thomason E335_4; ESTC R200773 3,153 7 View Text
A79068 His Maiesties resolution concerning the establishment of religion and church-government. Also, His Majesties speech to the gentry of the county of York, attending His Majesty at the city of York, on Thursday the 12. of May. 1642. : Whereunto is annexed, the declaration of both Houses of Parliament, May the 12, 1642 : Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this declaration bee forthwith published in print ... England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; England and Wales. Parliament. Declaration of both Houses of Parliament. 1642 (1642) Wing C2751A; ESTC R171194 3,255 13 View Text
A91369 Mr. Thomas Pury alderman of Glocester his speech, upon that clause of the bill against episcopacy, the which concernes deanes, and deanes and chapters, at a committee of the whole House. Pury, Thomas, ca. 1590-1666. 1641 (1641) Wing P4247; Thomason E198_21; ESTC R14642 3,926 12 View Text
A56311 A reply made by Mr. Thomas Pury, alderman of Glovcester, unto two gentlemen of the long robe and two knights of the Hovse of Commons touching episcopacy and den̂es [sic] and chapters : at a committee of the whole Hovse. Pury, Thomas, ca. 1590-1666. 1641 (1641) Wing P4246; ESTC R28465 3,953 11 View Text
A78121 To the Kings most Excellent Maiesty, and the Honourable Court of Parliament The humble petition of many his Maiesties loyall and faithfull subiects, some of which having beene miserably persecuted by the prelates and their adherents, by all rigorous courses, for their consciences, practising nothing but what was instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ, who was Lord of all administrations, Math. 28. 19. and practised by the primitive Christians; submitting to his Maiestie and his lawes, so farre as concernes our estates, libertie, and lives; and so, as we conceive, give to Cæsar the things that are Cæsars, and to God those things that are his. Barber, Edward, d. 1674? 1641 (1641) Wing B696; Thomason 669.f.4[31]; ESTC R210234 4,380 1 View Text
A70969 The reasons presented by the Dissenting Brethren against certain propositions concerning presbyteriall government and the proofs of them voted by the Assembly of Divines, sitting by authority of Parliament, at Westminster : together with the Answer of the Assembly of Divines to those reasons of dissent. Westminster Assembly; Westminster Assembly (1643-1652). Answer of the Assembly of Divines to the reasons of the Dissenting Brethren.; Westminster Assembly (1643-1652). Papers given in to the Honorable Committee of Lords and Commons.; Westminster Assembly (1643-1652). Dissenting Brethren. Papers and answers of the Dissenting Brethren. 1648 (1648) Wing R581; Wing P295; ESTC R5818 4,476 12 View Text
A66547 A plain exposition of the Lords-prayer a prayer according to the exposition / by Grindal Wilson. Wilson, Grindal. 1684 (1684) Wing W2895; ESTC R9247 4,600 1 View Text
A97113 A vvord more to Mr. Thomas Edwards minister, by William VValwyn marchant. Concerning the nationall covenant. Walwyn, William, 1600-1681. 1646 (1646) Wing W696; Thomason E328_20; ESTC R200680 4,675 9 View Text
A96992 The modest vindication of Henry VValker. In answer to certaine scandalous pamphlets, forged and vented abroad in his name (withou[t]: his privity.) Against which, as also the authours thereof, together with the popular aspersions of many other turbulent spirits, he doth protest; and before almighty God, clear himselfe to all the world. Walker, Henry, Ironmonger. 1643 (1643) Wing W377; Thomason E85_39; ESTC R5839 4,833 9 View Text
A28096 The confession of faith written by Sr. Francis Bacon. Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626. 1641 (1641) Wing B280; ESTC R5546 5,342 16 View Text
A80319 A confession of faith, according to the best-reformed churches: for the generall satisfaction of tender consciences. 1647 (1647) Wing C5759; Thomason E370_5; ESTC R201284 5,434 13 View Text
A28085 A confession of faith penned by an orthodox man of the reformed religion ; dedicated to some eminent persons now assembled in Parliament. Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626. 1641 (1641) Wing B279; ESTC R5184 5,459 14 View Text
B01648 A confession of faith, penned by an orthodox man of the reformed religion: dedicated to some eminent persons, now assembled in Parliament. Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626. 1641 (1641) Wing B279A; ESTC R233203 5,464 14 View Text
A45901 The innocent cause of the people called Quakers in the north of Scotland, who are under great sufferings, laid open and presented to the King and his council in Scotland, and to all inferiour magistrates, judges, and rulers, who have a hand in our present sufferings. 1677 (1677) Wing I205; ESTC R215418 5,624 1 View Text
A17585 Quæres concerning the state of the Church of Scotland Calderwood, David, 1575-1650. 1638 (1638) STC 4362; ESTC S118326 6,560 16 View Text
A38438 England's standard, to which all the lovers of a just and speedy settlement, by a safe parliamentary authority, in city, country and army, are desired to repair, or, A remonstrance of the lovers of the commonwealth, inhabitants of Hampshire delivered to the council of the officers of the army, November 21, 1659. 1659 (1659) Wing E3054; ESTC R2689 6,566 9 View Text
A96087 A letter of vnity tending, generally to a peace, especially to that betweene Presbyterian Independent opinion. Written July 12. 1648 S. W. 1648 (1648) Wing W109; Thomason E437_17; ESTC R204709 6,700 17 View Text
A92551 A declaration of the Parliament of Scotland, to all his Majesties good subjects of this kingdome. Concerning their resolutions for religion, King and kingdoms, in pursuance of the ends of the Covenant. Scotland. Parliament. 1648 (1648) Wing S1225; Thomason E441_18; ESTC R203478 6,867 15 View Text
A73631 Quæres concerning the state of the Church of Scotland Calderwood, David, 1575-1650. 1638 (1638) STC 4362.5; ESTC S124661 7,010 16 View Text
A96801 Childrens bread or, A briefe forme of Christian doctrine, necessary for the instruction of such as are ignorant; and for the edification of such as have attained some measure of knowledge. By Tho: Wolfall minister of the Gospel, and pastour of Stanerton in Northumberland. Wolfall, Thomas. 1646 (1646) Wing W3248; Thomason E1186_11; ESTC R208229 7,851 18 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
A95962 Vindiciæ veritatis or an unanimous attestation to Gods blessed truth revealed in his vvord: together with a serious protestation against those church-desolating and soul-damning errors, heresies, and blasphemies, which of late have come in like a flood upon our county and kingdome : especially against a toleration of them. / Made in pursuance of the nationall Covenant, by the ministers of the Gospel within the West-Riding of the countie of York, as a caution to their flocks, and testimonie to the world of their zeal for, and love to, Christs truth and church. Readily and willingly subscribed, April 6. 1648. Hill, Edward, 1589 or 90-1669. 1648 (1648) Wing V544; Thomason E444_5 8,030 12 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
A82286 Sixteen antiquæries propounded to the catechiser of Diotrephes. R. D. 1646 (1646) Wing D85A; Thomason E510_6; ESTC R205605 8,408 8 View Text
A34264 The Conformists reasons for hearing and joining with the Nonconformists 1691 (1691) Wing C5805; ESTC R30271 8,987 10 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
A81540 A discovery of the iuglings and deceitfull impostures of a scandalous libell against the Parliament. Published in the forme of a petition to the Houses of Parliament, in the name of the inhabitants of London and Westminster, and inhabitants of Southwarke, pretended to be distressed in point of conscience. Hereunto is added the said petition, in the name of the inhabitants of London and Westminster, &c. Together with a free, cleare and conscientious answer in way of petition, to the foresaid scandalous pamphlet. 1643 (1643) Wing D1657; Thomason E247_8; ESTC R206810 9,439 7 View Text
A23647 Insulae fortunatae A discourse shewing the happiness of these nations under our present governours & government, or, How they may be happy if they will themselves : delivered for substance in a sermon on a late solemn day appointed by authority for imploring the blessing of God upon his Majesty and the present Parliament / by R.A., pastor of the church at Henfield. R. A. (Richard Allen) 1675 (1675) Wing A1044; ESTC R5033 9,715 26 View Text
A66947 The dead-man's testament: or, A letter written, to all the saints of God in Scotland fellow-heirs of the blessing with those in England: for a view of the present work of God against the mystery of iniquity and for unity and love amonst themselves, in this day of the Lord's mercifull dispensation, and of the judgement of the whore. By Thomas Wood, sometimes inhabitant of Leith, lately departed this present life. And supplied by one of his own countrey-men, a lover of the true spirituall Beautie of Zion. Published by authoritie. Wood, Thomas, of Leith. 1651 (1651) Wing W3413; ESTC R221198 10,313 19 View Text
A47912 A reply to the reasons of the Oxford-clergy against addressing L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1687 (1687) Wing L1297; ESTC R21996 10,863 20 View Text
A65829 An epistle for true love, unity, and order in the Church of Christ, against the spirit of discord, disorder and confusion &c. recommended to friends in truth, chiefly for the sake of the weak and unstable minded ... / by Anne Whitehead, Mary Elson. Whitehead, Anne, 1624-1686.; Elson, Mary, 1623 or 4-1707. 1680 (1680) Wing W1882; ESTC R24551 11,014 15 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
A65830 An epistle for true love, unity, and order in the Church of Christ against the spirit of discord, disorder and confusion &c. : recommended to friends in truth chiefly for the sake of the weak and unstable minded for information and encouragement in our Christian unity and society, held in the spirit of Christ both in faith and practice / by two servants of the Church according to our measures, Anne Whitehead, Mary Elson. Whitehead, Anne, 1624-1686.; Elson, Mary, 1623 or 4-1707. 1680 (1680) Wing W1883; ESTC R234487 12,141 18 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
A92566 A vindication of conformity to the liturgy of the Church of England. In a letter, written to A person of quality, wherein satisfaction is given to certain queries suggested by a non-conformist. P. S. 1668 (1668) Wing S124; ESTC R183126 12,388 56 View Text
A09734 A treatise of the way to life, deuided into three partes The first part sheweth howe, by sinne wee haue deserued Gods curse. The second parte sheweth me, howe wee are freed from the curse, and the law satisfied. The thirde part teacheth vs, what duetyes and thankefulnesse we owe to the Lorde, for this benefite of our redemption. B. A., fl. 1580. 1580 (1580) STC 2; ESTC S118831 12,613 36 View Text
A50159 A sermon before the provincial synod at Antrim preached June 1. 1698 / by Mr. John Mac-Bride ... MacBride, John, 1651?-1718. 1698 (1698) Wing M115; ESTC R14638 13,794 24 View Text
A45178 The spirituall verses and prose of James Hunt concerning the advancment of Christ his glorious and triumphing church : which by degrees shall flourish over the face of the whole world, which will be to the overthrow of the Divill, and the false church. Hunt, James, 17th cent. 1643 (1643) Wing H3736; ESTC R2040 13,960 18 View Text
A56416 An answer to the most materiall parts of Dr. Hamond's booke of schisme: or a defence of the Church of England, against exceptions of the Romanists written in a letter from a Catholique gent. to his friend in England. B. P. 1654 (1654) Wing P5; ESTC R220298 14,092 28 View Text
A10984 A declaration of the Duke of Rohan peere of France, &c. Containing the iustnes of reasons and motiues which haue obliged him to implore the assistance of the King of Great Britaine, and to take armes for the defence of the Reformed Churches. Translated according to the French copie.; Déclaration de Monsieur le duc de Rohan, pair de France. English Rohan, Henri, duc de, 1579-1638. 1628 (1628) STC 21252; ESTC S116136 14,493 28 View Text
A12309 A sermon preached before the King at VVhite-Hall, the third of December. By Robert Skinner chaplaine in ordinary to His Maiestie. Published by His Maiesties command Skinner, Robert, 1591-1670. 1634 (1634) STC 22628; ESTC S121771 14,611 48 View Text
A34250 The Confession of faith of those churches which are commonly (though falsly) called Anabaptists presented to the view of all that feare God, to examine by the touchstone of the Word of truth, as likewise for the taking off those aspersions which are frequently both in pulpit and print, (although unjustly) cast upon them. Kiffin, William, 1616-1701. 1644 (1644) Wing C5790; ESTC R40345 14,656 26 View Text
A51204 The Magistrates monitor, or, Several considerations & observations upon the Act against seditious conventicles humbly offered to the serious consideration of all judges, justices of the peace and other inferiour officers concern'd in the prosecution of Protestant dissenters and submitted to the judgment of all conforming and nonconforming Protestants. 1682 (1682) Wing M252; ESTC R26791 14,677 18 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
A29452 A brief exposition of our Lords Prayer shewing that through ignorance and the wickedness of their own hearts, those that use it most, doth abuse and prophane it most, and pray against themselves that instead of a blessing, they draw down a curse upon themselves. 1680 (1680) Wing B4592A; ESTC R214138 15,072 16 View Text
A87820 A moderate answer vnto Dr. Bastvvicks book; called Independency not Gods ordinance. Wherein is declared the manner how some churches in this city were gathered, and upon what tearmes their members were admitted; that so both the Dr. and the reader may judge, how near some beleevers who walk together in the fellowship of the gospell, do come in their practice to these apostolicall rules which are propounded by the Dr. as Gods method in gethering churches and admitting members. / By Hanserd Knollys. Printed and published according to order. Imprimatur, Ja: Cranford. Knollys, Hanserd, 1599?-1691. 1645 (1645) Wing K717; Thomason E293_5; ESTC R200159 15,353 23 View Text
B05065 A true representation of Presbyterian government, wherein a short and clear account is given of the principles of them that owne it. The common objections against it answered, and some other things opened that concern it in the present circumstances. / By a friend to that interest. Rule, Gilbert, 1629?-1701. 1690 (1690) Wing R2229A; ESTC R182954 15,429 16 View Text
A55727 Tandem bona causa triumphet, or, Scotlands late misery bewailed, and the honour and loyalty of this ancient kingdom, asserted in a sermon preached before His Majesties High Commissioner, and the Honourable Parliament of the kingdom of Scotland, at Edinburgh the 17 day of February, 1661 / by Mr. John Paterson, Minister of the Gospel at Aberdene. Paterson, John, 1604?-1679.; Paradise, John. 1661 (1661) Wing P328; ESTC R17861 15,450 27 View Text
A80329 The confession of faith, of those churches which are commonly (though falsly) called Anabaptists; presented to the view of all that feare God, to examine by the touchstone of the Word of Truth: as likewise for the taking off those aspersions which are frequently both in pulpit and print, (although unjustly) cast upon them. 1644 (1644) Wing C5789; Thomason E12_24; ESTC R5039 15,576 25 View Text
A80418 A coole conference between the Scottish commissioners cleared reformation, and the Holland ministers apologeticall narration, brought together by a well-willer to both. 1644 (1644) Wing C6045; Thomason E35_15; ESTC R19126 16,004 18 View Text
A78779 The door of truth opened: or, A brief and true narrative of the occasion how Mr Henry Burton came to shut himself out of the church-doors of Aldermanbury: published in answer to a paper, called, Truth shut out of doors: for the vindication of the minister and people of Aldermanbury, who are in this paper most wrongfully and unjustly charged; and also for the undeceiving of the underwriters, and of all those that are misinformed about this businesse. In the name, and with the consent of the whole church of Aldermanburie. Calamy, Edmund, 1600-1666. 1645 (1645) Wing C230; Thomason E311_13; ESTC R200459 16,016 20 View Text
A30871 The storming and totall routing of tythes wherein is shewed the unlawfullnesse of claiming them by the now pretended tribe of Levy, and both takers and payers therein denying Christ to be come in the flesh / by Edward Barber. Barber, Edward, d. 1674? 1651 (1651) Wing B695; ESTC R24192 16,063 22 View Text
A63880 A sermon preached before the Lord Mayor and the Court of Aldermen at Guild-Hall Chappel on the 7th of May 1682 / by Francis Turner ... Turner, Francis, 1638?-1700. 1682 (1682) Wing T3281; ESTC R1763 16,172 40 View Text
A75896 An admonition given unto Mr. Saltmarsh: wherein his great sinne in writing those pamphlets intituled, A new quære, Smoak in the temple, Groanes for liberty, &c. is plainly laid open before him, and charged upon his conscience. Where also among other things spoken of, the calling of the ministers in the reformed churches, is proved to bee according to the Word of God. Imprimatur, Ja: Cranford. M. W.; J. D.; S. B. 1646 (1646) Wing A594A; Thomason E350_10; ESTC R201045 16,200 19 View Text
A01010 A secure and prudent choice of beliefe. Written by a student in diuinity Floyd, John, 1572-1649. 1639 (1639) STC 11115; ESTC S114863 16,290 54 View Text
A95782 An information for Mr. William Dell the (right reformer) as he is pleased to stile himself: (being the first to our best remembrance that ever assumed that title.) Or, An answer to his reply upon Mr. Loves contradictions. Together with the answer unto his epistle dedicatory to the Parliament. / By Umfrevile. Umfrevile, William. 1646 (1646) Wing U26; Thomason E367_10; ESTC R201269 16,565 31 View Text
A51533 The honour of kings vindicated and asserted In a sermon preached before the Right Honourable Sr. Patrick Drummond, late Conservator of the Priviledges of the Scots nation in the Netherlands, togeter [sic] with a considerable number of merchants, masters, and common sea-men from several places, the 3. of May 1661. stilo novo, being his Majesties coronation day. By Mr. Thomas Mowbray Minister of the Gospel at the Stapel-Port in Camp-veet. Mowbray, Thomas, minister of the Gospel. 1663 (1663) Wing M2995A; ESTC R217897 16,640 25 View Text
A77729 An answer to those questions propounded by the Parliament to the Assembly of Divines, touching jus divinum in matter of church-government. Wherein is clearly proved from Scripture, that the Presbyterial government is jure devino, of divine institution, and according to the will and appointment of Jesus Christ. Licensed, and published according to order. Bakewell, Thomas, b. 1618 or 19. 1646 (1646) Wing B526A; Thomason E340_29; ESTC R38569 17,260 20 View Text
A78117 An answer to the Essex Watchmens watchword, being 63 of them in number. Or a discovery of their ignorance, in denying liberty to tender consciences in religious worship, to be granted alike to all. Also, shewing how persecution for conscience came in. / By Edw. Barber freeman of Engl. citizen & marchant-taylor of London. Barber, Edward, d. 1674? 1649 (1649) Wing B692; Thomason E552_9; Thomason E561_9; ESTC R205724 17,312 22 View Text
A61901 Of publick baptism a sermon / preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and the Court of Aldermen at Guild-Hall Chapel, Sunday, Nov. 20, 1692 by Philip Stubs. Stubs, Philip, 1665-1738. 1693 (1693) Wing S6079; ESTC R28859 17,720 37 View Text
A34990 A description of the Church of Scotland with a word of reproofe to the priests, and teachers, and officers therein, for their many corrupt doctrines and practices, also a warning and a gentle invitation to all people, that lives under their tyrannicall government, to come to the truth ... : herein is their church made manifest ... : with an exhortation to all people to come out from amongst them ... / written in love to the simple-hearted in that nation ... by one who desires that people might be brought to the truth ... who am known among men by the name Stephen Crisp. Crisp, Stephen, 1628-1692. 1660 (1660) Wing C6928; ESTC R40352 17,808 15 View Text
A88756 A confutation of the Solemn League and Covenant, against the persecuting dividing sense put upon it by such who seeke more themselves and their ends, then the glory of God, or the peace of the kingdomes. / By R.L. A true friend to all reall covenanters. R. L. 1648 (1648) Wing L53; Thomason E443_38; ESTC R204751 17,854 15 View Text
A57151 Preaching of Christ opened in a sermon preached at St. Peters Church in the city of Norwich at an ordination Septemb. 22, 1661 / by Edward Reynolds ... Reynolds, Edward, 1599-1676. 1662 (1662) Wing R1272; ESTC R15378 18,113 56 View Text
A77174 Epidiorthōsis or a modest enquiry into the nature and state of churches. In order to their through-reformation. By Thomas Boyer minister at Rempston in Nottinghamshire. Boyer, Thomas, b. 1627 or 8. 1659 (1659) Wing B3920; Thomason E1929_2; ESTC R209993 18,874 81 View Text
A75428 An ansvver to the chief, or materiall heads & passages of the late declaration, called, The declaration of the kingdome of Scotland and ansvver to the commissioners to both Houses of Parliament, upon the new propositions of peace, and the foure bills. Imprimatur, Gilb. Mabbot. 1648 (1648) Wing A3398; Thomason E421_32; ESTC R204779 19,190 26 View Text
A91570 The nevv distemper. Written by the author of the Loyall convert. Hilar. de Trin.Lib. 4. Hoc habet proprium Ecclesia; dum persecutionĕpatitur, floret; dum opprimitur, proficit; dum læditur, vincit: dum arguitur, intelligit; tunc stat quum superari videtur. Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644. 1645 (1645) Wing Q110; Thomason E17_20 19,252 30 View Text
A41215 Pian piano, or, Intercourse between H. Ferne, Dr. in divinity and J. Harrington, Esq. upon occasion of the doctors censure of the Common-wealth of Oceana. Ferne, H. (Henry), 1602-1662. 1656 (1656) Wing F797; ESTC R5270 19,316 78 View Text
A42762 The humble representation of the Commission of the Generall Assembly to the Honourable Estates of Parliament upon their declaration lately communicate [sic] to us, Edinburgh, 28 Aprile, 1648. Church of Scotland. General Assembly. Commission.; Gillespie, George, 1613-1648. 1648 (1648) Wing G750; ESTC R21600 19,469 30 View Text
A39974 A Form of consecration or dedication of churches and chappels together with what may be used in the restauration of ruined churches and expiation of churches desecrated or prophan'd. 1666 (1666) Wing F1566; ESTC R36465 20,012 41 View Text
A47200 The woman-preacher of Samaria a better preacher, and more sufficiently qualified to preach than any of the men-preachers of the man-made-ministry in these three nations / by George Keith. Keith, George, 1639?-1716. 1674 (1674) Wing K236; ESTC R218789 20,048 40 View Text
A02250 The antient, true, and admirable history of patient Grisel a poore mans daughter in France: shewing, how maides, by her example, in their good behauiour may marrie rich husbands: and likewise, wiues by their patience and obedience may gaine much glorie. Written first in French. And therefore to French I speake and giue direction. For English dames will liue in no subiection. But now translated into English. Therefore say not so. For English maids and wiues surpasse the French, in goodnesse of their liues.; Decamerone. Day 10. Novel 10. English Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375. 1619 (1619) STC 12383; ESTC S118969 20,419 34 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
A80510 The copy of a narrative prepared for his Majesty about the year 1674. to distinguish Protestants from Papists 1674 (1674) Wing C6179; ESTC R230957 20,542 16 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
A75036 A brief apologie for the sequestred clergie. VVherein (among other things) this case of conscience is judiciously handled: whether any minister of the Church of England may (to avoid sequestration) omit the publike use of the liturgie, and submit to the directory. In a letter from a sequestred divine, to Mr. Stephen Marshall. Allington, John, d. 1682.; Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655. 1649 (1649) Wing A1206; Thomason E537_11; ESTC R204340 21,192 25 View Text
A15304 The schysmatical puritan A sermon preached at Witney concerning the lawfulnesse of church-authority, for ordaining, and commanding of rites, and ceremonies, to beautifie the Church. By Giles Widdowes rector of St Martins church in Oxford. Widdowes, Giles, 1558?-1645. 1630 (1630) STC 25594; ESTC S120720 21,327 48 View Text
A66867 A visitation & warning is this unto all magistrates and law-makers temporal and spiritual to repent of persecution and to forsake the evil thereof that so they may obtain mercy and find a hiding-place in the day of God's wrath which is near to be revealed against all such : even from him that sitteth upon the throne and unto all his inferiour officers and people in England whatsover to him that openth and shutteth the prison-doors ... / persecution will undo this generation the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it in Humfry Wooldridge. Wollrich, Humphry, 1633?-1707. 1662 (1662) Wing W3304; ESTC R27623 21,355 26 View Text
A85444 The right of the Church asserted, against the povver usurped over it. By J. Gailhard, A.M. & D. Gailhard, J. (Jean) 1660 (1660) Wing G127; Thomason E1046_7; ESTC R208052 21,398 25 View Text
A27356 City security stated in a sermon preached at St. Pauls August 11th, 1661 before the right Honourable the Lord Mayor / by William Bell ... Bell, William, 1626-1683. 1661 (1661) Wing B1809; ESTC R12348 22,139 32 View Text
A91809 A looking glasse for the Anabaptists and the rest of the separatists: wherein they may clearly behold a brief confutation of a certain un-licensed, scandelous pamphlet, intituled, The remonstrance of the Anabaptists, by way of vindication of their separation. The impertinancies, incongruities, non-consequences, falsities, and obstinacy of William Kiffen, the author, and grand ring leader of that seduced sect is discovered and laid open to the view of every indifferent eyed reader that will not shut his eyes against the truth. With certaine queries, vindicated from Anabaptisticall glosses, together with others propounded, for the information and conviction, (if possible) the reformation of the said William Kiffen and his prosylites. / By Josiah Ricraft, a well willer to the truth. Published by authority. Ricraft, Josiah, fl. 1645-1679. 1645 (1645) Wing R1430; Thomason E299_9; ESTC R200250 22,283 33 View Text
A62171 The infancy of elders a short treatise composed for vindication of the Christian liberty of freeborne denizens of England, or A refutation of the tyrannicall unlawfull mis-government of our church by lay-elders / written by J.S. minister of the Word in Lancashire. J. S., Minister of the Word in Lancashire. 1647 (1647) Wing S68; ESTC R8376 22,428 29 View Text
A43755 The cause of God and His people in New-England as it was stated and discussed in a sermon preached before the honourable General Court of the Massachusets Colony, on the 27 day of May, 1663, being the day of election at Boston / by John Higginson ... Higginson, John, 1616-1708. 1663 (1663) Wing H1955; ESTC W37706 22,798 29 View Text
A96902 The Solemne League and Covenant of three kingdomes, cleared to the conscience of every man, who is not willingly blinde, or wilfully obstinate. The antiquity of the Covenant on the Scots-side; the seasonablenesse of it on the English side; the admirable wisedome of God, in stirring-up the spirits of men on all sides, at such a time as this; all this with other things mightily conducing to, and promoting of the militia of kingdomes, and the posturing every person there, is referred to a place, where it may take up more room. The clearnese for the matter of this Covenant; the solemnity for the manner of it, is the subject of these few leaves, and yet to be made more clear to them thaT have a mind to understand. By E.W. Imprimatur Edm: Calamy, the morrow after wee lifted up our hands, and subscribed our names to this Covenant, Octob. 2. 1643. Woodward, Ezekias, 1590-1675. 1643 (1643) Wing W3505; Thomason E71_13; ESTC R14305 22,799 20 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
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
A20966 A letter of a French Protestant to a Scotishman of the Covenant VVherein one of their chiefe pretences is removed, which is their conformitie with the French churches in points of discipline and obedience. Du Moulin, Peter, 1601-1684. 1640 (1640) STC 7345; ESTC S111088 22,932 58 View Text
A34532 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 ... Corbet, John, 1620-1680. 1682 (1682) Wing C6251; ESTC R224970 23,021 37 View Text
A40765 A Faithful account of the renewed persecution of the churches of Lower Aquitaine in France in the year 1692 to which is prefixed a parallel between the ancient and new persecutors, or the portraicture of Lewis XIV in some of his cruelties and barbarities : with some reflections upon the unreasonable fondness of a certain party amongst us, for the French king. 1692 (1692) Wing F263; ESTC R31494 23,131 32 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
A57226 Providence and precept, or, The case of doing evil that good may come of it stated and resolved according to Scripture, reason, and the (primitive) practice of the Church of England : with a more particular respect to a late case of allegiance &c. and its vindication in a letter to the author. Richardson, Mr. 1691 (1691) Wing R1377; ESTC R24095 23,343 36 View Text
A58699 The religion established by law, asserted to conduce most to the true interest of prince and subject as it was delivered in a charge, at the general quarter sessions of the peace, held at the borough of Newark, for the county of Nottingham, by adjournment for taking the oaths of Supremacy, &c., according to the late act of Parliament July 21th 1673 / by Peniston Whalley Esq. Whalley, Penistone. 1674 (1674) Wing S1535; ESTC R183102 23,556 38 View Text
A42358 A treatise of ruling elders and deacons In which, these things which belong to the understanding of their office and duty, are clearly and shortly set down. By a Minister of the Church of Scotland. Guthrie, James, 1612?-1661. 1690 (1690) Wing G2265A; ESTC R215845 24,270 96 View Text
A11429 A briefe collection of the church, and of certayne ceremonies thereof gathered by Thomas Sampson Sampson, Thomas, 1517?-1589. 1581 (1581) STC 21682; ESTC S112207 24,396 80 View Text
A96226 The humble advice of the Assembly of Divines, now by authority of Parliament sitting at Westminster, concerning a confession of faith, presented by them lately to both houses of Parliament. A certain number of copies are ordered to be printed only for the use of the members of both houses and of the Assembly of Divines, to the end that they may advise thereupon.; Westminster Confession of Faith. Westminster Assembly (1643-1652) 1646 (1646) Wing W1427; Thomason E368_3; ESTC R201270 24,629 58 View Text
A90729 A full ansvver to a printed paper, entituled, Foure serious questions concerning excommunication, and suspension from the sacrament, &c. Wherein the severall arguments and texts of scripture produced, are particularly and distinctly discussed: and the debarring of ignorant and scandalous persons from the sacrament vindicated. Palmer, Herbert, 1601-1647. 1645 (1645) Wing P233; Thomason E302_1; ESTC R200273 24,895 32 View Text