A word of information to them that need it briefly opening some most weighty passages of God dispensations among the sons of men, from the beginning, and insisting a little upon the state and condition of the nations, wherein they now stand, and particularly of England : for this end, that men may remember themselves, and turn unto the Lord, and seek to be delivered from the mysteries of iniquity, to walk with God in fellowship and communion : to which (as pertinent hereunto) is annexed, An addition concerning Lord-Bishops, and Common-prayer-book : with a tender admonition to those called priests, or ministers : and also, a loving exhortation to those that have separated from their superstitions / by W.T.

A short relation of what is believed amongst the people of God touching the divers points of religion. 1. Concerning the Word of God, the fall of man, and restauration by Christ. 2. Concerning the Scriptures. 3. Concerning faith, love and works. 4. Concerning baptism and the Lords Supper. 5. Concerning the Sabbath. 6. Concerning tythes. 7. Concerning swearing. Although many of the servants of God have born a large testimony in these latter dayes, in which the Lord is establishing the mountain of his own house a top of all mountains, Isaiah 2. 2. ... therefore in love to the truth, and in the motion of the gift received, I give my testimony of these things in the year 1666. Peter Hardcastle.

P. H. (Peter Hardcastle), d. 1693.

[2], 12 p.Place of publication conjectured by cataloger.Pages stained with some print show-through, ...

How God wills the salvation of all men; and their coming to the knowledge of the truth, as the means thereof. Illustrated in a sermon from I. Tim. ii. 4. Preached in Boston, March 27. 1753. at the ordination of the Rev. Mr. Stephen Badger, as a missionary with a special reference to the Indians at Natick. : Published at the unanimous desire of the ecclesiastical council convened on that occasion; and of other hearers. / By Nathaniel Appleton, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Cambridge. ; To which are annexed, the charge, by the Reverend Dr. Sewall: and the right hand of fellowship, by the Reverend Mr. Abbot. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts]

Appleton, Nathaniel, 1693-1784.
Sewall, Joseph, 1688-1769.
Abbot, Hull, 1702-1774.

January 1753

[4], 34, [2] p. ; 21 cm. (8vo)Half-title: Mr. Appleton's sermon at the ordination of Mr. Stephen Ba...

Spiritual fortitude recommended to young men, in resisting and overcoming the Wicked One, by the word of God abiding in them. A sermon preach'd at a lecture to a society of young men, in the North-Parish of Danvers, December 15th 1757. : And publish'd at their request, with some enlargement. / By Peter Clark, M.A. Pastor of the First Church in Danvers. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts]

Clark, Peter, 1694-1768.

January 1758

[4], 44 p. ; 23 cm. (8vo)Half-title: Mr. Clark's srmon preached to a society of young men

A word of information & advice touching tythes, and other the goods appropriate (as yet left) to Church-men.: Wherein is given a hint of the light and knowledg of God and his mind touching these things, as they have been from the beginnging almost till now. / Humbly presented by R.B. of N.W. to the governors of this commonwealth.

R. B.

January 1652

8 p.Caption title.Imprint from the colophon.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 21.".Reproduction of...

The word of the Lord to all rulers, governors, and magistrates of England, to try themselves by what spirit and power they rule by.: That they may come to know, whether they rule by the power of Jesus Christ ... : With a warning to them, that they hearken not unto the priests of England, by whom they have so long bin deceived, even by that lying spirit that is gone out into the mouthes of all the false prophets ... : Also it may be profitable for all men, that they may come to see the difference between the true power that every soule is to be subject unto for conscience sake towards God and that powerthat is not to be obeyed for conscience sake: but rather suffer according to the will of God. : VVith some quæries put forth concerning the groundof all true power, and government, which is from that power that every soule is to be subject to for the Lords sake, and not that which is set up in, and by the will of man. / This I have written in the word of the Lord God, as I was commanded by the Lord, on the sixteenth day of the sixth moneth, about the eighth houre of the day ... Known to men by the name of, Thomas Davenport.

Davenport, Thomas.

11 p.Date of publication suggested by Wing.Reproduction of original in the British Library

To all the inhabitants of the earth this is sent as a warning from the Lord, vvho hath been long grieved with a sinful and an adulterous generation; but against the fulness of transgression hath prepared vialls full of wrath to cast upon the head of wicked and ungodly men. Here is also the vain traditional worship of both priest and people (in short) plainly made menifest to all those that art not willing to remain in ignorance, which for many years hath overspread the whole world; but now is the son of righteousness arising, which discovereth all deceivers and deceivableness, and causeth the lowly, meek and innocent to understand wisdom. Written by a servant of the Lord, who is known to you by the name of John Higgins.

Higgins, John, 1633-1667.

8 p.Caption title.Imprint from colophon; publication date from Wing.Dated at end: vvritten at Dover ...

A word from the Lord unto all the faithlesse generation of the vvorld, who know not the truth, but live in their own imaginations; with a true declaration of the true faith, and in what it doth differ from the worlds imagination: written in obedience to the Lord, that al may see what faith is owned by the saints, and what faith is denied. And also a few words unto all professors of the world, who worship not the true God, but their own imaginations and conceivings instead of the true God: also a call from God unto all the the world to repentance, that all may turn unto him, lest the Lord destroy both root and branch of them that repent not. Also a few words unto you that scorne Quaking and trembling, which all the holy men of God witnessed that spake forth the Scripture, and also the holy men of God justified, and all you denied that scorneth such as witness such things now, as ever was in all the generations of the saints. With a word to those that are called Anabaptists, Independants, Presbyterians, Levellers, and Ranters, that they may turne to the Lord, by yielding obedience to the light in their consciences. By those whom the world knowes by the names of George Fox, & James Nailor.

Fox, George, 1624-1691.
Naylor, James, 1617?-1666.

January 1654

16 p.Caption title.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

A few words of counsel and advice to all the sons and daughters of men, more especially to the children of believers from the motion of Gods spirit upon my heart, in the love of God that they may come to lead the course of their lives in this world, so as to lay down their heads in peace with the Lord, when time in this world shall be no more.

Tompkins, Anthony, d. 1699.
Needham, Richard.

January 1687

[2], 6 p.Attributed to Anthony Tompkins. Cf. NUC pre-1956.Also contains A short testimony sprang and...

A few words in brief for the worldly teachers and worshippers to consider of, who think that God heareth sinners; and though they alwayes erre in their hearts, that they shal be saved. For the awakening of such, I shall shew them, with the light, as it is noted in the Scriptures of truth, that God heareth not sinners; neither shall they that alwayes err in their hearts from God's wayes, enter into God's rest; the Lord hath sworn it: and this was finished from the foundation of the world. And also, what that light is in men, that every man is lighted withal, from the writing of prophets, philosophers, and modern teachers: and how men have pitched besides the Eben-ezer, or stone of help.

West, Robert, b. ca. 1613.

January 1663

15, [1] p.Signed and dated on pg. 15: Written by Robert West, 1663. The End.Signed and dated on pg. ...

A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the awakening the consciences of secure sinners, unto a lively sense and apprehension of the dreadfull condition they are in, so long as they live in their natural and unregenerate estate. The latter tending to the directing and perswading of the godly and regenerate unto several singular duties. As also a word to housholders stirring them up to the good old way of serving God in and with their families, from Joshuah's resolution, Josh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Set forth especially for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of St. Sepulchres Parish, London by Tho. Gouge, late pastor thereof.

Gouge, Thomas, 1605-1681.

January 1668

[16], 256, [18], 27, [1] p."A word to sinners, and a word to saints" has a table of contents and mar...

The word of the Lord to all the inhabitants in England from the highest to the lowest, that they may know his determination, and so be entreated to break off from their sin, in true obedience unto him, that they may escape in the day of his dreadful appearance when no flesh shall stand before him / William Dewsbery.

Dewsbury, William, 1621-1688.

January 1666

8 p.Place of publication suggested by Wing.Reproduction of original in the British Library

Good tydings for sinners, great ioy for saints; or, A word to the world, and two to those that are chosen out of the world.: Wherein is held forth, first, the sweet tenders of grace from the father through the son to all dejected sinners; he invites them, he woes them, he intreats them, nay, he beseecheth them to accept of mercy. In the second part of this book, called, Two words to those chosen out of the world, is spoken to the saints under their severall forms, taking notice first of the things commendable in them: and in the second place reproving them for things amisse among them. With a short prophesie of the downfall of presbyterie, independencie, anabaptismie, vaine notions, free-will. With a brief description of a true church-state, against which the gates of Hell shall not prevaile; it being founded upon a rock, it will stand against all waves and storms, that either men or devils can raise against it. I will give you all one heart, and one way. Then the Lord shall be one, and his name one. / Robert Purnell.

Purnell, Robert, d. 1666.
Parnell, Robert, attributed name.

January 1649

[4], 48, 57-75 p.Erroneously attributed to Robert Parnell in Wing P542.Text continuous despite pagin...

A word of advice to all such as are going on in sin and more particularly to my neighbours and townsmen in and about Colchester; to forsake their evil ways, and turn to the Lord while they have time, with a word of incouragement to such as mourn for want of salvation. And a word of advice to the priests of this nation, that they choak not the tender desires that are begotten in people after holiness.

Hailes, John, 1666 or 7-1732.

January 1693

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed and dated: Your friend in the truth John Hailes. Colchester the 3d. of the 6t...

A description of the prophets, apostles, and ministers of Christ, and also of those called ministers of England, by men which say they are ministers of Christ, but are found to be blasphemers and lyars, and none of the ministers of Christ Iesus; and wherein the difference plainly appears, and they made manifest. With an exhortation to the people of England; to forsake them, their blind-guides, and to follow Christ Iesus, the shepard of their souls; the way, the truth, and life, who faith, come learn of me, for I am meek and lowly, ... / Given forth to undeceive the simple hearted; by him whose name in the flesh, is, Henry Clark.

Clark, Henry, 17th cent.

January 1655

[2], 28 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 7th".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

The word of the Lord to his church and holy assembly regenerated and born again of the righteous seed, which the Lord hath blessed : to whom this is sent to be carefully and distinctly read, in the fear of the Lord, when they are met together, in the light of the convenant of the most high God.

Dewsbury, William, 1621-1688.

January 1666

11 p.Signed at end: William Dewsbury.Place of publication suggested by Wing.Reproduction of original...

A short relation of what is believed amongst the people of God touching the divers points of religion. 1. Concerning the Word of God, the fall of man, and restauration by Christ. 2. Concerning the Scriptures. 3. Concerning faith, love and works. 4. Concerning baptism and the Lords Supper. 5. Concerning the Sabbath. 6. Concerning tythes. 7. Concerning swearing. Although many of the servants of God have born a large testimony in these latter dayes, in which the Lord is establishing the mountain of his own house a top of all mountains, Isaiah 2. 2. ... therefore in love to the truth, and in the motion of the gift received, I give my testimony of these things in the year 1666. Peter Hardcastle.

P. H. (Peter Hardcastle), d. 1693.

[2], 12 p.Place of publication conjectured by cataloger.Pages stained with some print show-through, ...

How God wills the salvation of all men; and their coming to the knowledge of the truth, as the means thereof. Illustrated in a sermon from I. Tim. ii. 4. Preached in Boston, March 27. 1753. at the ordination of the Rev. Mr. Stephen Badger, as a missionary with a special reference to the Indians at Natick. : Published at the unanimous desire of the ecclesiastical council convened on that occasion; and of other hearers. / By Nathaniel Appleton, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Cambridge. ; To which are annexed, the charge, by the Reverend Dr. Sewall: and the right hand of fellowship, by the Reverend Mr. Abbot. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts]

Appleton, Nathaniel, 1693-1784.
Sewall, Joseph, 1688-1769.
Abbot, Hull, 1702-1774.

January 1753

[4], 34, [2] p. ; 21 cm. (8vo)Half-title: Mr. Appleton's sermon at the ordination of Mr. Stephen Ba...

Spiritual fortitude recommended to young men, in resisting and overcoming the Wicked One, by the word of God abiding in them. A sermon preach'd at a lecture to a society of young men, in the North-Parish of Danvers, December 15th 1757. : And publish'd at their request, with some enlargement. / By Peter Clark, M.A. Pastor of the First Church in Danvers. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts]

Clark, Peter, 1694-1768.

January 1758

[4], 44 p. ; 23 cm. (8vo)Half-title: Mr. Clark's srmon preached to a society of young men

A word of information & advice touching tythes, and other the goods appropriate (as yet left) to Church-men.: Wherein is given a hint of the light and knowledg of God and his mind touching these things, as they have been from the beginnging almost till now. / Humbly presented by R.B. of N.W. to the governors of this commonwealth.

R. B.

January 1652

8 p.Caption title.Imprint from the colophon.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 21.".Reproduction of...

The word of the Lord to all rulers, governors, and magistrates of England, to try themselves by what spirit and power they rule by.: That they may come to know, whether they rule by the power of Jesus Christ ... : With a warning to them, that they hearken not unto the priests of England, by whom they have so long bin deceived, even by that lying spirit that is gone out into the mouthes of all the false prophets ... : Also it may be profitable for all men, that they may come to see the difference between the true power that every soule is to be subject unto for conscience sake towards God and that powerthat is not to be obeyed for conscience sake: but rather suffer according to the will of God. : VVith some quæries put forth concerning the groundof all true power, and government, which is from that power that every soule is to be subject to for the Lords sake, and not that which is set up in, and by the will of man. / This I have written in the word of the Lord God, as I was commanded by the Lord, on the sixteenth day of the sixth moneth, about the eighth houre of the day ... Known to men by the name of, Thomas Davenport.

Davenport, Thomas.

11 p.Date of publication suggested by Wing.Reproduction of original in the British Library

To all the inhabitants of the earth this is sent as a warning from the Lord, vvho hath been long grieved with a sinful and an adulterous generation; but against the fulness of transgression hath prepared vialls full of wrath to cast upon the head of wicked and ungodly men. Here is also the vain traditional worship of both priest and people (in short) plainly made menifest to all those that art not willing to remain in ignorance, which for many years hath overspread the whole world; but now is the son of righteousness arising, which discovereth all deceivers and deceivableness, and causeth the lowly, meek and innocent to understand wisdom. Written by a servant of the Lord, who is known to you by the name of John Higgins.

Higgins, John, 1633-1667.

8 p.Caption title.Imprint from colophon; publication date from Wing.Dated at end: vvritten at Dover ...

A word from the Lord unto all the faithlesse generation of the vvorld, who know not the truth, but live in their own imaginations; with a true declaration of the true faith, and in what it doth differ from the worlds imagination: written in obedience to the Lord, that al may see what faith is owned by the saints, and what faith is denied. And also a few words unto all professors of the world, who worship not the true God, but their own imaginations and conceivings instead of the true God: also a call from God unto all the the world to repentance, that all may turn unto him, lest the Lord destroy both root and branch of them that repent not. Also a few words unto you that scorne Quaking and trembling, which all the holy men of God witnessed that spake forth the Scripture, and also the holy men of God justified, and all you denied that scorneth such as witness such things now, as ever was in all the generations of the saints. With a word to those that are called Anabaptists, Independants, Presbyterians, Levellers, and Ranters, that they may turne to the Lord, by yielding obedience to the light in their consciences. By those whom the world knowes by the names of George Fox, & James Nailor.

Fox, George, 1624-1691.
Naylor, James, 1617?-1666.

January 1654

16 p.Caption title.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

A few words of counsel and advice to all the sons and daughters of men, more especially to the children of believers from the motion of Gods spirit upon my heart, in the love of God that they may come to lead the course of their lives in this world, so as to lay down their heads in peace with the Lord, when time in this world shall be no more.

Tompkins, Anthony, d. 1699.
Needham, Richard.

January 1687

[2], 6 p.Attributed to Anthony Tompkins. Cf. NUC pre-1956.Also contains A short testimony sprang and...

A few words in brief for the worldly teachers and worshippers to consider of, who think that God heareth sinners; and though they alwayes erre in their hearts, that they shal be saved. For the awakening of such, I shall shew them, with the light, as it is noted in the Scriptures of truth, that God heareth not sinners; neither shall they that alwayes err in their hearts from God's wayes, enter into God's rest; the Lord hath sworn it: and this was finished from the foundation of the world. And also, what that light is in men, that every man is lighted withal, from the writing of prophets, philosophers, and modern teachers: and how men have pitched besides the Eben-ezer, or stone of help.

West, Robert, b. ca. 1613.

January 1663

15, [1] p.Signed and dated on pg. 15: Written by Robert West, 1663. The End.Signed and dated on pg. ...

A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the awakening the consciences of secure sinners, unto a lively sense and apprehension of the dreadfull condition they are in, so long as they live in their natural and unregenerate estate. The latter tending to the directing and perswading of the godly and regenerate unto several singular duties. As also a word to housholders stirring them up to the good old way of serving God in and with their families, from Joshuah's resolution, Josh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Set forth especially for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of St. Sepulchres Parish, London by Tho. Gouge, late pastor thereof.

Gouge, Thomas, 1605-1681.

January 1668

[16], 256, [18], 27, [1] p."A word to sinners, and a word to saints" has a table of contents and mar...

The word of the Lord to all the inhabitants in England from the highest to the lowest, that they may know his determination, and so be entreated to break off from their sin, in true obedience unto him, that they may escape in the day of his dreadful appearance when no flesh shall stand before him / William Dewsbery.

Dewsbury, William, 1621-1688.

January 1666

8 p.Place of publication suggested by Wing.Reproduction of original in the British Library

Good tydings for sinners, great ioy for saints; or, A word to the world, and two to those that are chosen out of the world.: Wherein is held forth, first, the sweet tenders of grace from the father through the son to all dejected sinners; he invites them, he woes them, he intreats them, nay, he beseecheth them to accept of mercy. In the second part of this book, called, Two words to those chosen out of the world, is spoken to the saints under their severall forms, taking notice first of the things commendable in them: and in the second place reproving them for things amisse among them. With a short prophesie of the downfall of presbyterie, independencie, anabaptismie, vaine notions, free-will. With a brief description of a true church-state, against which the gates of Hell shall not prevaile; it being founded upon a rock, it will stand against all waves and storms, that either men or devils can raise against it. I will give you all one heart, and one way. Then the Lord shall be one, and his name one. / Robert Purnell.

Purnell, Robert, d. 1666.
Parnell, Robert, attributed name.

January 1649

[4], 48, 57-75 p.Erroneously attributed to Robert Parnell in Wing P542.Text continuous despite pagin...

A word of advice to all such as are going on in sin and more particularly to my neighbours and townsmen in and about Colchester; to forsake their evil ways, and turn to the Lord while they have time, with a word of incouragement to such as mourn for want of salvation. And a word of advice to the priests of this nation, that they choak not the tender desires that are begotten in people after holiness.

Hailes, John, 1666 or 7-1732.

January 1693

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed and dated: Your friend in the truth John Hailes. Colchester the 3d. of the 6t...

A description of the prophets, apostles, and ministers of Christ, and also of those called ministers of England, by men which say they are ministers of Christ, but are found to be blasphemers and lyars, and none of the ministers of Christ Iesus; and wherein the difference plainly appears, and they made manifest. With an exhortation to the people of England; to forsake them, their blind-guides, and to follow Christ Iesus, the shepard of their souls; the way, the truth, and life, who faith, come learn of me, for I am meek and lowly, ... / Given forth to undeceive the simple hearted; by him whose name in the flesh, is, Henry Clark.

Clark, Henry, 17th cent.

January 1655

[2], 28 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 7th".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

The word of the Lord to his church and holy assembly regenerated and born again of the righteous seed, which the Lord hath blessed : to whom this is sent to be carefully and distinctly read, in the fear of the Lord, when they are met together, in the light of the convenant of the most high God.

Dewsbury, William, 1621-1688.

January 1666

11 p.Signed at end: William Dewsbury.Place of publication suggested by Wing.Reproduction of original...

A short relation of what is believed amongst the people of God touching the divers points of religion. 1. Concerning the Word of God, the fall of man, and restauration by Christ. 2. Concerning the Scriptures. 3. Concerning faith, love and works. 4. Concerning baptism and the Lords Supper. 5. Concerning the Sabbath. 6. Concerning tythes. 7. Concerning swearing. Although many of the servants of God have born a large testimony in these latter dayes, in which the Lord is establishing the mountain of his own house a top of all mountains, Isaiah 2. 2. ... therefore in love to the truth, and in the motion of the gift received, I give my testimony of these things in the year 1666. Peter Hardcastle.

P. H. (Peter Hardcastle), d. 1693.

[2], 12 p.Place of publication conjectured by cataloger.Pages stained with some print show-through, ...

How God wills the salvation of all men; and their coming to the knowledge of the truth, as the means thereof. Illustrated in a sermon from I. Tim. ii. 4. Preached in Boston, March 27. 1753. at the ordination of the Rev. Mr. Stephen Badger, as a missionary with a special reference to the Indians at Natick. : Published at the unanimous desire of the ecclesiastical council convened on that occasion; and of other hearers. / By Nathaniel Appleton, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Cambridge. ; To which are annexed, the charge, by the Reverend Dr. Sewall: and the right hand of fellowship, by the Reverend Mr. Abbot. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts]

Appleton, Nathaniel, 1693-1784.
Sewall, Joseph, 1688-1769.
Abbot, Hull, 1702-1774.

January 1753

[4], 34, [2] p. ; 21 cm. (8vo)Half-title: Mr. Appleton's sermon at the ordination of Mr. Stephen Ba...

Spiritual fortitude recommended to young men, in resisting and overcoming the Wicked One, by the word of God abiding in them. A sermon preach'd at a lecture to a society of young men, in the North-Parish of Danvers, December 15th 1757. : And publish'd at their request, with some enlargement. / By Peter Clark, M.A. Pastor of the First Church in Danvers. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts]

Clark, Peter, 1694-1768.

January 1758

[4], 44 p. ; 23 cm. (8vo)Half-title: Mr. Clark's srmon preached to a society of young men

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