Love to the lost:: and a hand held forth to the helpless, to lead out of the dark. Wherein is plainly held out divers perticular things, as they are learned of Christ; and are most needfull to be known of all who profess godliness. Set forth chiefly for the directing the simple into the living way of truth, as it is in Christ Jesus, the Righteous, that therein they may come to the life and power of that which the world hath in words; which being received, satisfies the weary soul, and makes the creature wel-pleasing to his maker. Wherein also there is some reproofs to the dark world. / By one that seeks the redemption of Sions seed, and a lover of the creation of God, who is called James Naylor.

The inheritance of Jacob discovered. After his return out of Ægypt: and the leading of the Lord to the land of promise, declared, and some information of the way thither. Or a word of exhortation to all professors in England, Scotland and Ireland, and to all the world where this shall come, wherein the common salvation is declared, in which the saints believed; and deceit discovered and made manifest. Published in love to all the honest hearted in the nations, in love and bowels of compassion to your soules. Also a few words of exhortation to the rulers of England, and Ireland. / By a servant of Jesus Christ who delighteth in his masters worke. Francis Howgill.

Howgill, Francis, 1618-1669.

January 1656

[2], 38 p.In this edition, line six of title reads "Ægypt:" and the last words of lines 16 and 19 re...

The ground of desperation is out of the light, for Cain when he despaired, went from the light, that killed the just; he that killed the just within, killed the just without: and Esau who despised his birth-right, who was a profane person, did seek to kill the just; and he that rose up against the beloved of God, David, who despaired, there he rose up against the just: and the Jewes did despaire, and doubted, they did not believe in the light, and were against the just, ...:

1 sheet ([1] p.)Title from opening lines of text.Thomason received his copy on January 13 1655.Annot...

A discovery of faith, wherein is laid down the ground of true faith which sancifieth and purifieth the heart, and worketh out the carnal part, shewing the way that leadeth to salvation : with the difference betwixt the two seeds, the one of Mount Sinai, which tendeth to bondage, and the other, which is the immortal seed of God, begotten by the immortal word, which liveth and abideth forever.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.

January 1653

[1], 16 p.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.Attributed to James Nayler. cf. NUC.Signed:...

A salutation to the seed of God.: And a call out of Babylon, and Egypt, from amongst the magitians, where the house of bondage is, and the imaginations rules above the seed of God, the cause of all blindnes, and condemnation. Also that which is perfect made manifest, even everlasting righteousnesse, which endures for all generations, ... With the way to him, set forth most for such as groan for freedome from the power of sin; but may be serviceable to all who loves his appearance. Also a testimony from Christ what he is in this world, and where he is; ... Also a suite to such rulers, magistrates, and governours, as have not wholly hardened their hearts, and stopt the eare against the voyce of the spirit, that they may hear and their soules may live, and be established a blessing to the nations. With some things more added to this second impression. / Written in love to all your soules, by him who is called James Naylor.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.

January 1655

[2], 38 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept: 3d".Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

A testimony to the true Jesus and the faith of him wherein the way of the people called Quakers is in meekness and righteousness summed and weighed, first in a general examen of their spirit and chief principles, after in a particular review of the same as it is distinctly set forth in a book of theirs, called, Love to the Lost : wherein are many things useful for the discerning of spirits in this hour of darkness and temptation / by T. Higgenson.

Higgenson, Thomas.

January 1656

[2], 84, [1] p.Includes table of points discussed.Numerous errors in paging.Author summarizes points...

Love to the captives: or, The love of God to the world;: who so loved the world, that he gave his onely begotten son, to be the light of the world, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life, and no man cometh to the father, but by him, (who is the redeemer of the captives.) Given forth for their sakes, who desire to turn to the Lord, or to see a return out of captivity, declaring the way to God, and where power against sin may be received, that your souls may no longer be held under the snare of the Divel, nor you be made a prey upon by deceivers, but come away to the light, which is the power of God unto salvation; and he that believes shall be saved, and he that believes not shall be damned.

Rofe, George, d. 1664.

8 p.Signed at end: G. R., i.e. George Rofe.Annotation on Thomason copy: "January 11th".Reproduction ...

The power and glory of the Lord shining out of the north, or The day of the Lord dawning:: wherein the true light is holden forth to all who desire to walk in the day. With a warning to the people of England of all sorts, not to oppose Christ in his kingdom. Shewing also the way how all flesh comes to know the Lord and fear him, by his terrible shaking the earthly part in man, witnessed by the holy men of God in Scripture. With a word to the serpents seed, or ministers of Antichrist, or man of sin, wherever he is found. By one whom the Lord hath called out of this dark world, into the true light, whom Ismaels brood calls a Quaker, whose name in the flesh is James Nayler.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.

January 1653

[2], 26 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "August ye 17:".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

Soule-reviving influences of the sun of righteousnesse, or Some bright beames of light and love, sparkling from Christ upon the darke and drooping hearts of sin-weakend and clouded believers, even while we are in this solitary wildernesse, not yet arrived at the land of spirituall Canaan; but taking a turne in the darke and dampe valley of the shadow of death. With several evangelicall and heart-winning incouragements to the life of faith in the Sonne of God, notwithstanding our manifold weaknesses and hainous provocations; yea to the keeping up of the same comfort, hope confidence, and joy in him in the sadest straights, of the sorest darknesse.

Smith, John, of Badgworth.

January 1654

[32], 205, [1] p.Pref. signed: John Smith.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 3.".Reproduction of th...

A vindication of truth,: as held forth in a book, entituled, Love to the lost, from the lies, slanders and deceits of T. Higgenson, in a book, called, A testimony to thc [sic] true Iesus. But he is discovered to hold forth another Iesus then what the Scriptures hold forth, or the saints witness. / I.N.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.

January 1656

[2], 56 [i.e. 57], [1] p.I.N. = James Naylor."Love to the lost" is by Naylor.P. 57 misnumbered 56.An...

The light of Christ, and the word of life.: Cleared from the deceipts of the Deceiver, and his litterall weapons turned upon his owne head. Also the man of sin found out, who is hiding himselfe in a heape of confusion, pretending Antichrist is not yet come. Occasioned by laying open some deceipts in a booke titled, The deceiv'd and deceiving Quakers discovered; subscribed Mathew Caffin and William Jeffery, brethren in iniquitie, who are joyned to deny God, Christ, the light, and spirit, in his saints, and calls it teaching Christs spirit apart from his body, and an evill spirit, to witnesse the spirit of Christ in the saints. Set forth that the simple may see the wiles the devill hath to keepe them from the word of life, the soules salvation. / By a lover of Israels seede, called James Nayler.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.

January 1656

[2], 22 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aprill 22".Reproduction of the original in the British Libra...

Jacob found in a desert land: or, A recovery of the lost out of the loss (truly manifested;) wherein is discovered the work of the Lord in the creature, and how I travelled through the night of thick darkness, which hath over spread the whole world; and of my deliverance out of darkness into the true Light and truth: wherein is witness my heavenly call into the ministry of the everlasting truth. / Given forth for the everlasting name of the Lord sake, and for their sakes, who desire to know the truth, and how I came into the truth; that they that can believe it may receive some satisfaction, (out of which all despisers and unbelievers are excluded.) By a witness of the same in life and testimony, who am a sufferer for the pure seed sake, who am known to the sons of men by the name of George Whitehead; in contempt, by the generation of despisers, called, a Quaker. With a few words to them who have any desires left in them to know the truth, whether they be in forms of profession, or out of forms, that they may see themselves, and return from their evil. Also a voyce of the thunder of the Lord from his holy temple, uttered forth to the inhabitants of the earth, who are in the Army of the Dragon (whether rulers, teachers or people.).

Whitehead, George, 1636?-1723.

January 1656

[2], 20 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Septem: 26".Reproduction of the original in the British Libr...

The spirit of God in man,: making manifest the hidden things of darkness to man. Being divine teachings, whereby the Lord alone is exalted, and the pride of fleshly glory discovered, / by the shining light of Christ in and through Richard Russel.

Russel, Richard, theological writer.

January 1654

[4], 36 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "April. 13.".Reproduction of the original in the British Libr...

Divine light, manifesting the love of God unto the whole world: with the true church. Wherein the holy spirit of truth manifesteth the glory of God in Christ, exalting Christ, a spirituall Christ, and all-saving Jesus; shewing that Christ is a sure foundation, and chief corner-stone, for all spirituall building, unto the raising up lively hopes for all people to proceed in beleeving the great mercies, and loving kindnesses of our God in Christ, in whom God hath redeemed us his saints, and all; having wrought all things for us, and all in Christ, wherein wee are made perfect. Sent forth by the minister of the Lord Jesus, whom he hath appointed his servant for the good of all: in bringing glad tidings of good things unto the whole creation. Esai.52.7.13.The lord will worke for the manifestation of his truth, in this his due time.

January 1646

[8], 25, [1] p.Place of publication from Wing.The first leaf is blank.Annotation on Thomason copy: "...

What the possession of the living faith is, and the fruits thereof and wherein it hath been found to differ from the dead faith of the world, in the learning and following of Christ in the regeneration with an opening of light to all sorts of people that waits for the Kingdom of God, and a candle lighted to give the sight of the good old way of God, from the wayes that now ensnares the simple : also a message from the spirit of truth unto the holy seed who are chosen out of the world, and are lovers and followers of the light / written by J.N. in the time of his imprisonment, and now (the second time) published by a Friend.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.
R. T. 1609-1688.

January 1664

[8], 84 [i.e. 83], [1] p.Errata: p. [1] at end.Author's name appears in the work.Preface signed: R.T...

Precious remedies against Satans devices or, salve for believers and unbelievers sores. Being a companion for those that are in Christ, or out of Christ; that are high, or low, learned, or illiterate, staggering, or wandering; that slight, or neglect ordinances, under a pretence of living above them; that are growing (in spiritualls) or decaying; that are tempted, or deserted, afflicted, or opposed; that have assurance, or that want assurance; that are self-seekers, or the common-wealths caterpillars; that are in love sweetly united, or that yet have their spirits too much imbittered, &c. By Thomas Brookes, a willing servant unto God, and the faith of his people, in the glorious gospel of Christ, at Margarets fish-street hill.

Brooks, Thomas, 1608-1680.

January 1653

[22], 378, [16]Includes a twelve page table, an advertisement leaf, and a note from the author conce...

The inheritance of Jacob discovered. After his return out of Ægypt: and the leading of the Lord to the land of promise, declared, and some information of the way thither. Or a word of exhortation to all professors in England, Scotland and Ireland, and to all the world where this shall come, wherein the common salvation is declared, in which the saints believed; and deceit discovered and made manifest. Published in love to all the honest hearted in the nations, in love and bowels of compassion to your soules. Also a few words of exhortation to the rulers of England, and Ireland. / By a servant of Jesus Christ who delighteth in his masters worke. Francis Howgill.

Howgill, Francis, 1618-1669.

January 1656

[2], 38 p.In this edition, line six of title reads "Ægypt:" and the last words of lines 16 and 19 re...

The ground of desperation is out of the light, for Cain when he despaired, went from the light, that killed the just; he that killed the just within, killed the just without: and Esau who despised his birth-right, who was a profane person, did seek to kill the just; and he that rose up against the beloved of God, David, who despaired, there he rose up against the just: and the Jewes did despaire, and doubted, they did not believe in the light, and were against the just, ...:

1 sheet ([1] p.)Title from opening lines of text.Thomason received his copy on January 13 1655.Annot...

A discovery of faith, wherein is laid down the ground of true faith which sancifieth and purifieth the heart, and worketh out the carnal part, shewing the way that leadeth to salvation : with the difference betwixt the two seeds, the one of Mount Sinai, which tendeth to bondage, and the other, which is the immortal seed of God, begotten by the immortal word, which liveth and abideth forever.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.

January 1653

[1], 16 p.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.Attributed to James Nayler. cf. NUC.Signed:...

A salutation to the seed of God.: And a call out of Babylon, and Egypt, from amongst the magitians, where the house of bondage is, and the imaginations rules above the seed of God, the cause of all blindnes, and condemnation. Also that which is perfect made manifest, even everlasting righteousnesse, which endures for all generations, ... With the way to him, set forth most for such as groan for freedome from the power of sin; but may be serviceable to all who loves his appearance. Also a testimony from Christ what he is in this world, and where he is; ... Also a suite to such rulers, magistrates, and governours, as have not wholly hardened their hearts, and stopt the eare against the voyce of the spirit, that they may hear and their soules may live, and be established a blessing to the nations. With some things more added to this second impression. / Written in love to all your soules, by him who is called James Naylor.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.

January 1655

[2], 38 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept: 3d".Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

A testimony to the true Jesus and the faith of him wherein the way of the people called Quakers is in meekness and righteousness summed and weighed, first in a general examen of their spirit and chief principles, after in a particular review of the same as it is distinctly set forth in a book of theirs, called, Love to the Lost : wherein are many things useful for the discerning of spirits in this hour of darkness and temptation / by T. Higgenson.

Higgenson, Thomas.

January 1656

[2], 84, [1] p.Includes table of points discussed.Numerous errors in paging.Author summarizes points...

Love to the captives: or, The love of God to the world;: who so loved the world, that he gave his onely begotten son, to be the light of the world, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life, and no man cometh to the father, but by him, (who is the redeemer of the captives.) Given forth for their sakes, who desire to turn to the Lord, or to see a return out of captivity, declaring the way to God, and where power against sin may be received, that your souls may no longer be held under the snare of the Divel, nor you be made a prey upon by deceivers, but come away to the light, which is the power of God unto salvation; and he that believes shall be saved, and he that believes not shall be damned.

Rofe, George, d. 1664.

8 p.Signed at end: G. R., i.e. George Rofe.Annotation on Thomason copy: "January 11th".Reproduction ...

The power and glory of the Lord shining out of the north, or The day of the Lord dawning:: wherein the true light is holden forth to all who desire to walk in the day. With a warning to the people of England of all sorts, not to oppose Christ in his kingdom. Shewing also the way how all flesh comes to know the Lord and fear him, by his terrible shaking the earthly part in man, witnessed by the holy men of God in Scripture. With a word to the serpents seed, or ministers of Antichrist, or man of sin, wherever he is found. By one whom the Lord hath called out of this dark world, into the true light, whom Ismaels brood calls a Quaker, whose name in the flesh is James Nayler.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.

January 1653

[2], 26 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "August ye 17:".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

Soule-reviving influences of the sun of righteousnesse, or Some bright beames of light and love, sparkling from Christ upon the darke and drooping hearts of sin-weakend and clouded believers, even while we are in this solitary wildernesse, not yet arrived at the land of spirituall Canaan; but taking a turne in the darke and dampe valley of the shadow of death. With several evangelicall and heart-winning incouragements to the life of faith in the Sonne of God, notwithstanding our manifold weaknesses and hainous provocations; yea to the keeping up of the same comfort, hope confidence, and joy in him in the sadest straights, of the sorest darknesse.

Smith, John, of Badgworth.

January 1654

[32], 205, [1] p.Pref. signed: John Smith.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 3.".Reproduction of th...

A vindication of truth,: as held forth in a book, entituled, Love to the lost, from the lies, slanders and deceits of T. Higgenson, in a book, called, A testimony to thc [sic] true Iesus. But he is discovered to hold forth another Iesus then what the Scriptures hold forth, or the saints witness. / I.N.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.

January 1656

[2], 56 [i.e. 57], [1] p.I.N. = James Naylor."Love to the lost" is by Naylor.P. 57 misnumbered 56.An...

The light of Christ, and the word of life.: Cleared from the deceipts of the Deceiver, and his litterall weapons turned upon his owne head. Also the man of sin found out, who is hiding himselfe in a heape of confusion, pretending Antichrist is not yet come. Occasioned by laying open some deceipts in a booke titled, The deceiv'd and deceiving Quakers discovered; subscribed Mathew Caffin and William Jeffery, brethren in iniquitie, who are joyned to deny God, Christ, the light, and spirit, in his saints, and calls it teaching Christs spirit apart from his body, and an evill spirit, to witnesse the spirit of Christ in the saints. Set forth that the simple may see the wiles the devill hath to keepe them from the word of life, the soules salvation. / By a lover of Israels seede, called James Nayler.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.

January 1656

[2], 22 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aprill 22".Reproduction of the original in the British Libra...

Jacob found in a desert land: or, A recovery of the lost out of the loss (truly manifested;) wherein is discovered the work of the Lord in the creature, and how I travelled through the night of thick darkness, which hath over spread the whole world; and of my deliverance out of darkness into the true Light and truth: wherein is witness my heavenly call into the ministry of the everlasting truth. / Given forth for the everlasting name of the Lord sake, and for their sakes, who desire to know the truth, and how I came into the truth; that they that can believe it may receive some satisfaction, (out of which all despisers and unbelievers are excluded.) By a witness of the same in life and testimony, who am a sufferer for the pure seed sake, who am known to the sons of men by the name of George Whitehead; in contempt, by the generation of despisers, called, a Quaker. With a few words to them who have any desires left in them to know the truth, whether they be in forms of profession, or out of forms, that they may see themselves, and return from their evil. Also a voyce of the thunder of the Lord from his holy temple, uttered forth to the inhabitants of the earth, who are in the Army of the Dragon (whether rulers, teachers or people.).

Whitehead, George, 1636?-1723.

January 1656

[2], 20 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Septem: 26".Reproduction of the original in the British Libr...

The spirit of God in man,: making manifest the hidden things of darkness to man. Being divine teachings, whereby the Lord alone is exalted, and the pride of fleshly glory discovered, / by the shining light of Christ in and through Richard Russel.

Russel, Richard, theological writer.

January 1654

[4], 36 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "April. 13.".Reproduction of the original in the British Libr...

Divine light, manifesting the love of God unto the whole world: with the true church. Wherein the holy spirit of truth manifesteth the glory of God in Christ, exalting Christ, a spirituall Christ, and all-saving Jesus; shewing that Christ is a sure foundation, and chief corner-stone, for all spirituall building, unto the raising up lively hopes for all people to proceed in beleeving the great mercies, and loving kindnesses of our God in Christ, in whom God hath redeemed us his saints, and all; having wrought all things for us, and all in Christ, wherein wee are made perfect. Sent forth by the minister of the Lord Jesus, whom he hath appointed his servant for the good of all: in bringing glad tidings of good things unto the whole creation. Esai.52.7.13.The lord will worke for the manifestation of his truth, in this his due time.

January 1646

[8], 25, [1] p.Place of publication from Wing.The first leaf is blank.Annotation on Thomason copy: "...

What the possession of the living faith is, and the fruits thereof and wherein it hath been found to differ from the dead faith of the world, in the learning and following of Christ in the regeneration with an opening of light to all sorts of people that waits for the Kingdom of God, and a candle lighted to give the sight of the good old way of God, from the wayes that now ensnares the simple : also a message from the spirit of truth unto the holy seed who are chosen out of the world, and are lovers and followers of the light / written by J.N. in the time of his imprisonment, and now (the second time) published by a Friend.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.
R. T. 1609-1688.

January 1664

[8], 84 [i.e. 83], [1] p.Errata: p. [1] at end.Author's name appears in the work.Preface signed: R.T...

Precious remedies against Satans devices or, salve for believers and unbelievers sores. Being a companion for those that are in Christ, or out of Christ; that are high, or low, learned, or illiterate, staggering, or wandering; that slight, or neglect ordinances, under a pretence of living above them; that are growing (in spiritualls) or decaying; that are tempted, or deserted, afflicted, or opposed; that have assurance, or that want assurance; that are self-seekers, or the common-wealths caterpillars; that are in love sweetly united, or that yet have their spirits too much imbittered, &c. By Thomas Brookes, a willing servant unto God, and the faith of his people, in the glorious gospel of Christ, at Margarets fish-street hill.

Brooks, Thomas, 1608-1680.

January 1653

[22], 378, [16]Includes a twelve page table, an advertisement leaf, and a note from the author conce...

The inheritance of Jacob discovered. After his return out of Ægypt: and the leading of the Lord to the land of promise, declared, and some information of the way thither. Or a word of exhortation to all professors in England, Scotland and Ireland, and to all the world where this shall come, wherein the common salvation is declared, in which the saints believed; and deceit discovered and made manifest. Published in love to all the honest hearted in the nations, in love and bowels of compassion to your soules. Also a few words of exhortation to the rulers of England, and Ireland. / By a servant of Jesus Christ who delighteth in his masters worke. Francis Howgill.

Howgill, Francis, 1618-1669.

January 1656

[2], 38 p.In this edition, line six of title reads "Ægypt:" and the last words of lines 16 and 19 re...

The ground of desperation is out of the light, for Cain when he despaired, went from the light, that killed the just; he that killed the just within, killed the just without: and Esau who despised his birth-right, who was a profane person, did seek to kill the just; and he that rose up against the beloved of God, David, who despaired, there he rose up against the just: and the Jewes did despaire, and doubted, they did not believe in the light, and were against the just, ...:

1 sheet ([1] p.)Title from opening lines of text.Thomason received his copy on January 13 1655.Annot...

A discovery of faith, wherein is laid down the ground of true faith which sancifieth and purifieth the heart, and worketh out the carnal part, shewing the way that leadeth to salvation : with the difference betwixt the two seeds, the one of Mount Sinai, which tendeth to bondage, and the other, which is the immortal seed of God, begotten by the immortal word, which liveth and abideth forever.

Naylor, James, 1617?-1660.

January 1653

[1], 16 p.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.Attributed to James Nayler. cf. NUC.Signed:...

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