The great case of conscience opened:: in the particular unfolding, and examination of those two difficult texts, in Mat. 5.33,34. and Jam. 5.12. about the lawfulness or unlawfulness of swearing: wherein the evidence of Scripture-light, as laid down in the Old and New Testament, in variety of cases and examples (not hitherto insisted on) are succinctly and clearly stated; and usefully accommodated & suited to the present state and condition of many suffering Christians. By Ieremiah Ives.

The resolution of a case of conscience, wherein some persons of piety and sincerity seem to be at a loss viz. the case, whether as matters now stand, it be lawful to frequent our parish churches for communion and divine worship.

Grascome, Samuel, 1641-1708?

8 p.Caption title.Imprint information suggested by Wing (2nd ed.)Imperfect: stained, and with print ...

A case of conscience, whether it be lawful to admit Jews into a Christian common-wealth? / Resolved by Mr John Dury: written to Samuel Hartlib, esquire.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.

January 1656

[2], 9, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June. 27.".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

A case of conscience resolved.: Wherein it is cleared, that the King may without impeachment to his oath, touching the clergy at coronation, consent to the abrogation of episcopacy. And the objections against it in two learned treatises, printed at Oxford, fully answered. / By John Geree Master of Arts, and preacher of the word of God at St. Albans. Published acording to order.

Geree, John, 1601?-1649.

January 1646

[2], 10 p.A reply to "A review of the Covenant" by Gerald Langbaine, and another, unidentified work....

A caution to the sons of Sion: being an answer to Jeremiah Ives his book, intituled, the great case of conscience opened. I. Proving that every calling God to witnesse is not swearing. II. Proving that promissary oaths were never commanded by God, onely practised as liberty under former dispensations. III. Proving that promissary oaths were never commanded or practised by Christ nor his disciples in all the New Testament. IV. Shewing what an oath is. V. Proving the lawfulnesse of all promissary oaths in the time of the Gospel. / By Samuel Hodgkin.

Hodgkin, Samuel.

January 1660

19, [1] p.A reply to: Ives, Jeremiah. The great case of conscience opened.Annotation on Thomason co...

Scriptures opened and sundry cases of conscience resolved, in plain and practical answers to several questions, upon the proverbs of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel / by that faithful servant of Jesus Christ, William Thomas ...

Thomas, William, 1593-1667.

January 1675

[14], 389 p.Imperfect: torn, and tightly bound, with loss of print.Reproduction of original in: Cong...

A case of conscience concerning ministers medling with state matters in or out of their sermons resolved more satisfactorily then heretofore. Wherein amongst other particulars, these matters are insisted upon, and cleared. 1 How all controversies and debates among Christians ought to be handled regularly, and conscionably to edification by those that meddle therewith. 2 What the proper employments are of Christian magistrates, and Gospel-Ministers, as their works are distinct, and should be concurrent for the publick good at all times. 3 What the way of Christianity is, whereby at this time our present distractions, and publick breaches may be healed : if magistrates and ministers neglect not the main duties of their respective callings. Where a ground is layed to satisfie the scruple of the Demurrer, and of the Grand Case of Conscience. / Written by John Dury, minister of the Gospel, to give a friend satisfaction: and published at the desire of many. Octob. 3. Imprimatur, Joseph Caryl.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.

[2], 85, 88-195, [5] p.Text continuous despite pagination.Thomason received his copy in November 164...

The blovdy tenent, of persecution, for cause of conscience : discussed , in a conference betweene trvth and peace. VVho, in all tender affection, present to the High court of Parliament, (as the result of their discourse) these, (amongst other passages) of highest consideration.

Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.
Caldwell, Samuel L. (Samuel Lunt), 1820-1889, ed.
Murton, John, fl.1620, supposed author. A most humble supplication ... etc.
Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

The first edition; another edition printed the same year, differs slightly in title and errata. This...

To the lavv, and to the testimonie: or, A proposall of certain cases of conscience by way of quære; chiefly touching the publick worship of the New Testament; and other things either necessary or profitable for Christianity; presented to those churches and societies of Christians, which professe the Scripture of the Old and New Testament for the only rule of faith and manners. Wherein the true and genuine way to reconcile Christians is laid open / translated out of Latine into English by a lover of truth and peace.

Lover of truth and peace.

January 1648

[14], 98, [4] p.Final leaves = The author's admonition.Annotation on Thomason copy: "march 20"; the ...

A case of conscience, concerning flying in times of trouble.: Resolved according to the Scriptures, and the examples of holy men. Applyed to the present times and occasions. Imprimatur. Edm. Calamy.

Torshell, Samuel, 1604-1650.

January 1643

[4], 15, [1] p.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomason copy reads...

The bloudy tenent, washed, and made white in the bloud of the Lambe: being discussed and discharged of bloud-guiltinesse by just defence. Wherein the great questions of this present time are handled, viz. how farre liberty of conscience ought to be given to those that truly feare God? And how farre restrained to turbulent and pestilent persons, that not onely raze the foundation of godlinesse, but disturb the civill peace where they live? Also how farre the magistrate may proceed in the duties of the first table? And that all magistrates ought to study the word and will of God, that they may frame their government according to it. Discussed. As they are alledged from divers Scriptures, out of the Old and New Testament. Wherein also the practise of princes is debated, together with the judgement of ancient and late writers of most precious esteeme. Whereunto is added a reply to Mr. Williams answer, to Mr. Cottons letter. / By John Cotton Batchelor in Divinity, and teacher of the church of Christ at Boston in New England.

Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

January 1647

[2], 195, [1], 144 p.In two parts. Part 2 is a reply to: Williams, Roger. The bloody tenent of perse...

The grand case of conscience stated, about submission to the new and present power. Or, An impassionate answer to a modest book concerning the lawfullnesse of submitting to the present government.: By one that professeth himself a friend to presbytery, a lover and embracer of truth wheresoever he find's it.

Ward, Nathaniel, 1578-1652.

16 p.Caption title.Format uniform with "The second part of the religious demurrer", which was printe...

The grand case of conscience concerning the Engagement stated & resolved. Or, a strict survey of the Solemn League & Covenant in reference to the present Engagement.

January 1650

22, [2] p.The last leaf is blank.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan. 9th 1649".Reproduction of the or...

Syneidēsilogia ̇or, The doctrine of conscience,: framed according to the points of the catechisme, in the Book of Common-Prayer. / By the Right Reverend Father in God, John Prideaux, late Lord Bishop of Worcester, for the private use of his wife.

Prideaux, John, 1578-1650.
N. Y.

January 1656

[12], 171, [9] p.Editor's note "To the reader" signed: Y.N.First word of title in Greek characters.I...

The triumph of a good conscience. Or a sermon preached upon the 2. of the Revel. the latter part of the 10 verse. VVherein the nature of faithfulnesse is in part opened, and the doctrine of perseverance confirmed, and some cases of conscience cleared. / By Paul Amiraut, minister of the Gospel at East Dearham, in the county of Norfolk.

Amyraut, Paul, b. 1600 or 1601.

January 1648

[4], 28 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 9th", "1647"; the 8 in imprint date crossed out.Reprodu...

Compulsion of conscience condemned wherein is plainly demonstrated how inconsistent it is with Scripture, the fundamental laws of England, and common equity &c. / by Tho. De-Laune ...

De Laune, Thomas, d. 1685.

January 1683

[2], 45 p.Imperfect: pages stained, with print show-through and loss of print.Reproduction of origin...

The resolution of a case of conscience, wherein some persons of piety and sincerity seem to be at a loss viz. the case, whether as matters now stand, it be lawful to frequent our parish churches for communion and divine worship.

Grascome, Samuel, 1641-1708?

8 p.Caption title.Imprint information suggested by Wing (2nd ed.)Imperfect: stained, and with print ...

A case of conscience, whether it be lawful to admit Jews into a Christian common-wealth? / Resolved by Mr John Dury: written to Samuel Hartlib, esquire.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.

January 1656

[2], 9, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June. 27.".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

A case of conscience resolved.: Wherein it is cleared, that the King may without impeachment to his oath, touching the clergy at coronation, consent to the abrogation of episcopacy. And the objections against it in two learned treatises, printed at Oxford, fully answered. / By John Geree Master of Arts, and preacher of the word of God at St. Albans. Published acording to order.

Geree, John, 1601?-1649.

January 1646

[2], 10 p.A reply to "A review of the Covenant" by Gerald Langbaine, and another, unidentified work....

A caution to the sons of Sion: being an answer to Jeremiah Ives his book, intituled, the great case of conscience opened. I. Proving that every calling God to witnesse is not swearing. II. Proving that promissary oaths were never commanded by God, onely practised as liberty under former dispensations. III. Proving that promissary oaths were never commanded or practised by Christ nor his disciples in all the New Testament. IV. Shewing what an oath is. V. Proving the lawfulnesse of all promissary oaths in the time of the Gospel. / By Samuel Hodgkin.

Hodgkin, Samuel.

January 1660

19, [1] p.A reply to: Ives, Jeremiah. The great case of conscience opened.Annotation on Thomason co...

Scriptures opened and sundry cases of conscience resolved, in plain and practical answers to several questions, upon the proverbs of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel / by that faithful servant of Jesus Christ, William Thomas ...

Thomas, William, 1593-1667.

January 1675

[14], 389 p.Imperfect: torn, and tightly bound, with loss of print.Reproduction of original in: Cong...

A case of conscience concerning ministers medling with state matters in or out of their sermons resolved more satisfactorily then heretofore. Wherein amongst other particulars, these matters are insisted upon, and cleared. 1 How all controversies and debates among Christians ought to be handled regularly, and conscionably to edification by those that meddle therewith. 2 What the proper employments are of Christian magistrates, and Gospel-Ministers, as their works are distinct, and should be concurrent for the publick good at all times. 3 What the way of Christianity is, whereby at this time our present distractions, and publick breaches may be healed : if magistrates and ministers neglect not the main duties of their respective callings. Where a ground is layed to satisfie the scruple of the Demurrer, and of the Grand Case of Conscience. / Written by John Dury, minister of the Gospel, to give a friend satisfaction: and published at the desire of many. Octob. 3. Imprimatur, Joseph Caryl.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.

[2], 85, 88-195, [5] p.Text continuous despite pagination.Thomason received his copy in November 164...

The blovdy tenent, of persecution, for cause of conscience : discussed , in a conference betweene trvth and peace. VVho, in all tender affection, present to the High court of Parliament, (as the result of their discourse) these, (amongst other passages) of highest consideration.

Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.
Caldwell, Samuel L. (Samuel Lunt), 1820-1889, ed.
Murton, John, fl.1620, supposed author. A most humble supplication ... etc.
Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

The first edition; another edition printed the same year, differs slightly in title and errata. This...

To the lavv, and to the testimonie: or, A proposall of certain cases of conscience by way of quære; chiefly touching the publick worship of the New Testament; and other things either necessary or profitable for Christianity; presented to those churches and societies of Christians, which professe the Scripture of the Old and New Testament for the only rule of faith and manners. Wherein the true and genuine way to reconcile Christians is laid open / translated out of Latine into English by a lover of truth and peace.

Lover of truth and peace.

January 1648

[14], 98, [4] p.Final leaves = The author's admonition.Annotation on Thomason copy: "march 20"; the ...

A case of conscience, concerning flying in times of trouble.: Resolved according to the Scriptures, and the examples of holy men. Applyed to the present times and occasions. Imprimatur. Edm. Calamy.

Torshell, Samuel, 1604-1650.

January 1643

[4], 15, [1] p.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomason copy reads...

The bloudy tenent, washed, and made white in the bloud of the Lambe: being discussed and discharged of bloud-guiltinesse by just defence. Wherein the great questions of this present time are handled, viz. how farre liberty of conscience ought to be given to those that truly feare God? And how farre restrained to turbulent and pestilent persons, that not onely raze the foundation of godlinesse, but disturb the civill peace where they live? Also how farre the magistrate may proceed in the duties of the first table? And that all magistrates ought to study the word and will of God, that they may frame their government according to it. Discussed. As they are alledged from divers Scriptures, out of the Old and New Testament. Wherein also the practise of princes is debated, together with the judgement of ancient and late writers of most precious esteeme. Whereunto is added a reply to Mr. Williams answer, to Mr. Cottons letter. / By John Cotton Batchelor in Divinity, and teacher of the church of Christ at Boston in New England.

Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

January 1647

[2], 195, [1], 144 p.In two parts. Part 2 is a reply to: Williams, Roger. The bloody tenent of perse...

The grand case of conscience stated, about submission to the new and present power. Or, An impassionate answer to a modest book concerning the lawfullnesse of submitting to the present government.: By one that professeth himself a friend to presbytery, a lover and embracer of truth wheresoever he find's it.

Ward, Nathaniel, 1578-1652.

16 p.Caption title.Format uniform with "The second part of the religious demurrer", which was printe...

The grand case of conscience concerning the Engagement stated & resolved. Or, a strict survey of the Solemn League & Covenant in reference to the present Engagement.

January 1650

22, [2] p.The last leaf is blank.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan. 9th 1649".Reproduction of the or...

Syneidēsilogia ̇or, The doctrine of conscience,: framed according to the points of the catechisme, in the Book of Common-Prayer. / By the Right Reverend Father in God, John Prideaux, late Lord Bishop of Worcester, for the private use of his wife.

Prideaux, John, 1578-1650.
N. Y.

January 1656

[12], 171, [9] p.Editor's note "To the reader" signed: Y.N.First word of title in Greek characters.I...

The triumph of a good conscience. Or a sermon preached upon the 2. of the Revel. the latter part of the 10 verse. VVherein the nature of faithfulnesse is in part opened, and the doctrine of perseverance confirmed, and some cases of conscience cleared. / By Paul Amiraut, minister of the Gospel at East Dearham, in the county of Norfolk.

Amyraut, Paul, b. 1600 or 1601.

January 1648

[4], 28 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 9th", "1647"; the 8 in imprint date crossed out.Reprodu...

Compulsion of conscience condemned wherein is plainly demonstrated how inconsistent it is with Scripture, the fundamental laws of England, and common equity &c. / by Tho. De-Laune ...

De Laune, Thomas, d. 1685.

January 1683

[2], 45 p.Imperfect: pages stained, with print show-through and loss of print.Reproduction of origin...

The resolution of a case of conscience, wherein some persons of piety and sincerity seem to be at a loss viz. the case, whether as matters now stand, it be lawful to frequent our parish churches for communion and divine worship.

Grascome, Samuel, 1641-1708?

8 p.Caption title.Imprint information suggested by Wing (2nd ed.)Imperfect: stained, and with print ...

A case of conscience, whether it be lawful to admit Jews into a Christian common-wealth? / Resolved by Mr John Dury: written to Samuel Hartlib, esquire.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.

January 1656

[2], 9, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June. 27.".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

A case of conscience resolved.: Wherein it is cleared, that the King may without impeachment to his oath, touching the clergy at coronation, consent to the abrogation of episcopacy. And the objections against it in two learned treatises, printed at Oxford, fully answered. / By John Geree Master of Arts, and preacher of the word of God at St. Albans. Published acording to order.

Geree, John, 1601?-1649.

January 1646

[2], 10 p.A reply to "A review of the Covenant" by Gerald Langbaine, and another, unidentified work....

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