The beauty of Godly government in a church reformed: or a platforme of government consonant to the word of truth, and the purest reformed churches. Shewing also, the great good that comes thereby, the great evils that it freeth us from. With the two maine objections answered, which are objected by some of the laitie, and some of the clergie. Whereunto is added. A short parrallell betweene the presbyterian and prelatian government. Published for such as are not well acquainted with it.

A modest & brotherly ansvver to Mr. Charles Herle his book, against the independency of churches. Wherein his foure arguments for the government of synods over particular congregations, are friendly examined, and clearly answered. Together, with Christian and loving animadversions upon sundry other observable passages in the said booke. All tending to declare the true use of synods, and the power of congregationall churches in the points of electing and ordaining their owne officers, and censuring their offendors. By Richard Mather teacher of the Church at Dorchester; and William Tompson pastor of the Church at Braintree in New-England. Sent from thence after the assembly of elders were dissolved that last met at Cambridg to debate matters about church-government.

Mather, Richard, 1596-1669.
Tompson, William, d. 1666.

January 1644

[4], 58 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: The second 4 in 1644 has been crossed out; "March: 15 1643".R...

The nature of church-government freely discussed and set out in three letters.

Burthogge, Richard, 1638?-ca. 1700.

[4], 52 p.Attributed to Burthogge by Wing and NUC pre-1956 imprints.Imperfect: pages cropped with lo...

A plea for congregationall government: or, A defence of the Assemblies petition, against Mr. John Saltmarsh. Wherein is plainly discovered, that in his reasons against the divine right of Presbytery, under pretence of opposing the Assemblies petition, he doth as much oppose the congregationall way, and goes about utterly to overthrow all church-government, ministery, baptisme, and all church-ordinances whatsoever; and wholly to subvert the authority of the civill magistrate in all matters of religion. And, the Assemblies petition vindicated from his exceptions, by principles common both to the Presbyterian and the congregationall way; there being nothing in that petition but what is agreeable to the principles of both wayes. Published according to order.

Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.

January 1646

[2], 30 p.Attributed to Richard Baxter by Wing.A reply to: Saltmarsh, John. The divine right of Pres...

The true form of church government first instituted by Christ, novv used and practised in all the reformed churches of Germanie, France, and Scotland: humbly presented to the high and honourable court of Parliament, at this time most happily assembled. Plainly proved by Scripture, rectifide reason, and the testimonie of the Church, some hundreds of yeares after the Apostles time, and the generall consent of the Churches rightly reformed in these latter times, contrary to the Romish, and our archiepiscopall government.

Udall, John, 1560?-1592.

January 1642

[12], 67, [1] p.By John Udall.With marginal notes.Running title reads: The true government of the Ch...

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.

January 1690

[2], 3-16 p.Attributed to Gilbert Rule. Cf. Wing, McAlpin Coll., NUC pre-1956.Reproduction of the or...

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.

January 1690

18 p."Licensed Aprile the 18th, 1690."-- Colophon.Attributed by Wing to Gilbert Rule.Reproduction of...

A defence of church-government, exercised in presbyteriall, classicall, & synodall assemblies; according to the practise of the reformed churches:: touching I. The power of a particular eldership, against those that plead for a meere popular government, specially Mr Ainsvvorth in his Animadversion to Mr Clyft. &c. II. The authority of classes and synods, against the patrons of independencie: answering in this poynt Mr Davenport his Apologeticall reply, &c. and Mr Canne his Churches plea, &c, sent forth first by W. Best, and afterwards for this part of it, under the title of Syons prerogative royall. By Iohn Paget, late able and faithfull pastour of the Reformed English Church in Amsterdam. Hereunto is prefixed an advertisement to the Parliament, wherein are inserted some animadversions on the Cheshire Remonstrance against Presbytery: by T.P.

Paget, John, d. 1640.
Paget, Thomas, d. 1660.

[32], 255, [1] p."An humble advertisement to the high court of Parliament" signed: Thomas Paget.Plac...

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.

January 1646

[8], 28 p.A Presbyterian minister = George Walker, who has signed "The epistle dedicatory": G.W.Anno...

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.

January 1649

[4], 58 p.Dedication signed: Christopher Love.Running title reads: A plain platform of Presbyterial ...

Bp Carletons testimonie concerning the Presbyterian discipline in the Low-Countries, and Episcopall government here in England. VVherein is briefly discovered the novelty of the one, and antiquity of the other; with a short taste of the inconveniences that attend the new plat-forme, where that is set up in the roome of the old primitive government. Published for the common good.

Carleton, George, 1559-1628.

January 1642

[4], 4 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 5th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

The burthen of Jssachar, or, The tyrannical power and practices of the Presbyteriall government in Scotland in their [brace] I. Parochiall session, II. Presbyterie, III. Provinciall synods, IV. Generall assembly : with the articles of Presbyterian faith inconsistent with monarchie : whereby it is evident, that the Presbyteriall fingers are heavier than Episcopall loynes, these correcting with a rod, those with a scorpion : and therefore it is not the kingdome and government of Jesus Christ, whose yoake is easie, his burthen light, and his scepter a scepter of righteousnesse.

Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.

January 1646

[8], 56 p.First published in 1644 under title: An answer by letter to a worthy gentleman who desired...

An answer by letter to a worthy gentleman who desired of a divine some reasons by which it might appeare how inconsistent presbyteriall government is with monarchy. In which the platforme of that government is briefly delineated, with the tenents and suitable practices thereof. And withall it is demonstrated, that it is inconsistent with any government whatsoever; is full of faction, sedition and treason; an enemy to all peace, domesticall, neighbourly, brotherly, &c. against soveraigne authority, authority of all iudges, and iudicatories, entrenching upon all so farre, as there can be no liberty of person, trade, commerce or propriety, but at their pleasure who bear sway therein.

Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.

January 1644

[2], 78 p.Attributed to John Maxwell.Place of publication and printer's name from Madan.Annotation o...

A remonstrance to the Presbyterians, concerning the government established in the Church of England. And a vindication of Episcopacy from its first original, and divine institution. Published by order.

January 1660

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept. 17.".Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

Church-government. Part V a relation of the English reformation, and the lawfulness thereof examined by the theses deliver'd in the four former parts.

R. H., 1609-1678.

January 1687

[8], 260 p.Reproduction of original in Union Theological Seminary Library, New York

The reformation, in which is reconciliation with God and his people or, I. Subjection to the state remonstrated: viz. That all that receive protection ought to yield subjection to this present power; (the old Protestants doctrine) opposite to that of the fift [sic] monarchy, &c. II. Church-government reformed: shewing, that the church should be governed by Scripture, bishops, presbyters, pastors, all unitedly subordained under the supreme-magistrate. III. Faith, in which all should be baptized is cleared: or, a catchism [sic] unveiling the Apostles Creed, with annotations; in which faith, ordinances and government are professed as in the primitive times, in opposition to all errors and heresies.

Kaye, William.
Kaye, William.

January 1658

[6], 36 (i.e. 38); [12], 61, [13], 54 p.Anonymous: by William Kaye.Signatures: A-C; A-E; A-D.In thre...

A modest & brotherly ansvver to Mr. Charles Herle his book, against the independency of churches. Wherein his foure arguments for the government of synods over particular congregations, are friendly examined, and clearly answered. Together, with Christian and loving animadversions upon sundry other observable passages in the said booke. All tending to declare the true use of synods, and the power of congregationall churches in the points of electing and ordaining their owne officers, and censuring their offendors. By Richard Mather teacher of the Church at Dorchester; and William Tompson pastor of the Church at Braintree in New-England. Sent from thence after the assembly of elders were dissolved that last met at Cambridg to debate matters about church-government.

Mather, Richard, 1596-1669.
Tompson, William, d. 1666.

January 1644

[4], 58 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: The second 4 in 1644 has been crossed out; "March: 15 1643".R...

The nature of church-government freely discussed and set out in three letters.

Burthogge, Richard, 1638?-ca. 1700.

[4], 52 p.Attributed to Burthogge by Wing and NUC pre-1956 imprints.Imperfect: pages cropped with lo...

A plea for congregationall government: or, A defence of the Assemblies petition, against Mr. John Saltmarsh. Wherein is plainly discovered, that in his reasons against the divine right of Presbytery, under pretence of opposing the Assemblies petition, he doth as much oppose the congregationall way, and goes about utterly to overthrow all church-government, ministery, baptisme, and all church-ordinances whatsoever; and wholly to subvert the authority of the civill magistrate in all matters of religion. And, the Assemblies petition vindicated from his exceptions, by principles common both to the Presbyterian and the congregationall way; there being nothing in that petition but what is agreeable to the principles of both wayes. Published according to order.

Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.

January 1646

[2], 30 p.Attributed to Richard Baxter by Wing.A reply to: Saltmarsh, John. The divine right of Pres...

The true form of church government first instituted by Christ, novv used and practised in all the reformed churches of Germanie, France, and Scotland: humbly presented to the high and honourable court of Parliament, at this time most happily assembled. Plainly proved by Scripture, rectifide reason, and the testimonie of the Church, some hundreds of yeares after the Apostles time, and the generall consent of the Churches rightly reformed in these latter times, contrary to the Romish, and our archiepiscopall government.

Udall, John, 1560?-1592.

January 1642

[12], 67, [1] p.By John Udall.With marginal notes.Running title reads: The true government of the Ch...

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.

January 1690

[2], 3-16 p.Attributed to Gilbert Rule. Cf. Wing, McAlpin Coll., NUC pre-1956.Reproduction of the or...

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.

January 1690

18 p."Licensed Aprile the 18th, 1690."-- Colophon.Attributed by Wing to Gilbert Rule.Reproduction of...

A defence of church-government, exercised in presbyteriall, classicall, & synodall assemblies; according to the practise of the reformed churches:: touching I. The power of a particular eldership, against those that plead for a meere popular government, specially Mr Ainsvvorth in his Animadversion to Mr Clyft. &c. II. The authority of classes and synods, against the patrons of independencie: answering in this poynt Mr Davenport his Apologeticall reply, &c. and Mr Canne his Churches plea, &c, sent forth first by W. Best, and afterwards for this part of it, under the title of Syons prerogative royall. By Iohn Paget, late able and faithfull pastour of the Reformed English Church in Amsterdam. Hereunto is prefixed an advertisement to the Parliament, wherein are inserted some animadversions on the Cheshire Remonstrance against Presbytery: by T.P.

Paget, John, d. 1640.
Paget, Thomas, d. 1660.

[32], 255, [1] p."An humble advertisement to the high court of Parliament" signed: Thomas Paget.Plac...

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.

January 1646

[8], 28 p.A Presbyterian minister = George Walker, who has signed "The epistle dedicatory": G.W.Anno...

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.

January 1649

[4], 58 p.Dedication signed: Christopher Love.Running title reads: A plain platform of Presbyterial ...

Bp Carletons testimonie concerning the Presbyterian discipline in the Low-Countries, and Episcopall government here in England. VVherein is briefly discovered the novelty of the one, and antiquity of the other; with a short taste of the inconveniences that attend the new plat-forme, where that is set up in the roome of the old primitive government. Published for the common good.

Carleton, George, 1559-1628.

January 1642

[4], 4 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 5th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

The burthen of Jssachar, or, The tyrannical power and practices of the Presbyteriall government in Scotland in their [brace] I. Parochiall session, II. Presbyterie, III. Provinciall synods, IV. Generall assembly : with the articles of Presbyterian faith inconsistent with monarchie : whereby it is evident, that the Presbyteriall fingers are heavier than Episcopall loynes, these correcting with a rod, those with a scorpion : and therefore it is not the kingdome and government of Jesus Christ, whose yoake is easie, his burthen light, and his scepter a scepter of righteousnesse.

Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.

January 1646

[8], 56 p.First published in 1644 under title: An answer by letter to a worthy gentleman who desired...

An answer by letter to a worthy gentleman who desired of a divine some reasons by which it might appeare how inconsistent presbyteriall government is with monarchy. In which the platforme of that government is briefly delineated, with the tenents and suitable practices thereof. And withall it is demonstrated, that it is inconsistent with any government whatsoever; is full of faction, sedition and treason; an enemy to all peace, domesticall, neighbourly, brotherly, &c. against soveraigne authority, authority of all iudges, and iudicatories, entrenching upon all so farre, as there can be no liberty of person, trade, commerce or propriety, but at their pleasure who bear sway therein.

Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.

January 1644

[2], 78 p.Attributed to John Maxwell.Place of publication and printer's name from Madan.Annotation o...

A remonstrance to the Presbyterians, concerning the government established in the Church of England. And a vindication of Episcopacy from its first original, and divine institution. Published by order.

January 1660

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept. 17.".Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

Church-government. Part V a relation of the English reformation, and the lawfulness thereof examined by the theses deliver'd in the four former parts.

R. H., 1609-1678.

January 1687

[8], 260 p.Reproduction of original in Union Theological Seminary Library, New York

The reformation, in which is reconciliation with God and his people or, I. Subjection to the state remonstrated: viz. That all that receive protection ought to yield subjection to this present power; (the old Protestants doctrine) opposite to that of the fift [sic] monarchy, &c. II. Church-government reformed: shewing, that the church should be governed by Scripture, bishops, presbyters, pastors, all unitedly subordained under the supreme-magistrate. III. Faith, in which all should be baptized is cleared: or, a catchism [sic] unveiling the Apostles Creed, with annotations; in which faith, ordinances and government are professed as in the primitive times, in opposition to all errors and heresies.

Kaye, William.
Kaye, William.

January 1658

[6], 36 (i.e. 38); [12], 61, [13], 54 p.Anonymous: by William Kaye.Signatures: A-C; A-E; A-D.In thre...

A modest & brotherly ansvver to Mr. Charles Herle his book, against the independency of churches. Wherein his foure arguments for the government of synods over particular congregations, are friendly examined, and clearly answered. Together, with Christian and loving animadversions upon sundry other observable passages in the said booke. All tending to declare the true use of synods, and the power of congregationall churches in the points of electing and ordaining their owne officers, and censuring their offendors. By Richard Mather teacher of the Church at Dorchester; and William Tompson pastor of the Church at Braintree in New-England. Sent from thence after the assembly of elders were dissolved that last met at Cambridg to debate matters about church-government.

Mather, Richard, 1596-1669.
Tompson, William, d. 1666.

January 1644

[4], 58 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: The second 4 in 1644 has been crossed out; "March: 15 1643".R...

The nature of church-government freely discussed and set out in three letters.

Burthogge, Richard, 1638?-ca. 1700.

[4], 52 p.Attributed to Burthogge by Wing and NUC pre-1956 imprints.Imperfect: pages cropped with lo...

A plea for congregationall government: or, A defence of the Assemblies petition, against Mr. John Saltmarsh. Wherein is plainly discovered, that in his reasons against the divine right of Presbytery, under pretence of opposing the Assemblies petition, he doth as much oppose the congregationall way, and goes about utterly to overthrow all church-government, ministery, baptisme, and all church-ordinances whatsoever; and wholly to subvert the authority of the civill magistrate in all matters of religion. And, the Assemblies petition vindicated from his exceptions, by principles common both to the Presbyterian and the congregationall way; there being nothing in that petition but what is agreeable to the principles of both wayes. Published according to order.

Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.

January 1646

[2], 30 p.Attributed to Richard Baxter by Wing.A reply to: Saltmarsh, John. The divine right of Pres...

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