A discourse concerning the queries proposed by the House of Commons to the Assembly of Divines;: about the divine right of Church Government in answer to two main questions. First, whether is be expedient to the State and Church, that the Assembly of Divines should answer those questions yea or no? Secondly, in case to be expedient; how they should be answered satisfactorily both to the conscionable and unconscionable disputer of the matter. Shewing first, the necessity of giving an answerr [sic]. Secondly, some necessary requisites to make that answer satisfactory to all, and without exception. / Written for the private satisfaction of a friend, anno Dom. 1646. And now published for more common use, by an unpartiall lover of truth and peace.

His Maiesties reason vvhy he cannot in conscience consent to abolish the Episcopall government. Delivered by him in writing to the Divines that attend the Honorable Commissioners of Parliament at the Treaty at Newport Octob. 2. 1648. With the answer of the said Divines delivered to His Majestie in writing. October 3. 1648.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.
Vines, Richard, 1600?-1656.
Seaman, Lazarus, d. 1675.
Caryl, Joseph, 1602-1673.
Westminster Assembly (1643-1652)

January 1648

[2], 14 p.The Divines are Stephen Marshall, Richard Vines, Joseph Caryl and Lazarus Seaman. Cf. Thom...

The great question so much now insisted on by some touching scandalous Christians as yet not legally convicted: whether, or no, they may be lawfully admitted by the minister, or communicated with by the people, at the Lords table? The affirmative maintained by way of answer to a discourse of Mr. B. Coxe. / By Martin Blake B.D. and V. of B. in Devon. in the behalfe of himselfe, and his parishioners, whom Mr. B. Coxe hath secretly laboured with, to draw them to the contrary opinion.

Blake, Martin, 1594 or 5-1673.
Cox, Benjamin, fl. 1646. Thesis or position concerning the administring and receiving the Lords supper, cleared and confirmed.

January 1645

[28], 122, [2] p.Includes, and is a reply to: Cox, Benjamin. A thesis or position concerning the ad...

The Kings Majesties answer to the paper delivered in by the reverend divines attending the honourable commissioners concerning church-government. Published by authority.:

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Charles King of England, 1600-1649.
Westminster Assembly

October 1648

[2], 14 p.Dated at end: Newport, Octob. 6.Reproductions of the originals in the Henry E. Huntington ...

Queries of some tender conscienced Christians about the late Protestation commended to them by the House of Commons, now assembled in the High and Honourable Court of Parliament wherein they desire to be resolved concerning 1. the authority imposing it, 2. the necessity of it, 3. the danger of it, 4. whether it can be taken in faith ... / written by a learned divine.

Learned divine.

January 1642

[2], 10 p.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of original in Cambridge University Library

An appeale to the reverend and learned synod of divines:: For resolution of the grand controversie of these times; concerning Kings: 1 Whether their Constitution be divine, or no. 2 Whether by their place they be next under God, and above all others, beside God, or no. 3 Whether their power be resistable, or no. 4 Whether their office be forfeitable, or no. 5 Whether their persons be sacred, and not to be touched, or no. / By M. Pricket. Published by speciall command.

Pricket, M.
Salnar. Harmonia cofessionum fidei orthodoxarum reformatarum ecclesiarum.
Church of England.

January 1644

[2], 6 p.Replying to an attack upon him in "Perfect occurences of Parliament" by quoting from Salnar...

X. solid and serious queries: concerning the power of church discipline pleaded by some of the clergy to be in them iure divino, and by the will and appointment of Jesus Christ.: With a three-fold distinction of power; humaine rationall, and divine, flowing from the Parliament, the consciences, and the spirit of God, unto which all men are bound to submit. Also an admonition to the Parliament to promote the restitution of true religion, and reformation of Gods church, to the abandoning all popish remnants, both in ceremonies and regiment, and also to bring in, and place in Gods church, those things only wch [sic] the Lord himselfe commandeth, with the platforme of a church reformed. Composed by many learned, religious and godly ministers, and proved out of Gods Word. And a vew [sic] of popish abuses remaining in the prelacy with the copies of some private letters written; and sent to some of them worthy His Majesties consideration. / by [brace] R. Gualter. T.B. &c. [brace] ministers of Gods Word.

Gwalther, Rudolf, 1519-1586.
Bèze, Théodore de, 1519-1605.

January 1646

7, [1]; 30 p.The names "R. Gualter. T.B. &c." are enclosed in brackets on title page.In two parts. P...

Questions extracted out of the ordinance of Parliament to be propounded to receivers of the Lords Supper. Answers whereunto may be easily gathered out of the scriptures by such as do desire to be admitted.

Reynolds, Edward, 1599-1676.

January 1648

1 sheet ([1] p.)Anonymous. By Edward Reynolds.Annotations on Thomason copy: "June 24th 1648"; "writt...

Diotrephes catechised: or Sixteen important questions touching the ecclesiastical iurisdiction and censures (contradistinct to civill) now eagerly pretended to and challenged by a divine right, by some over-rigid Presbyterians, and Independents. Propounded to both these dissenting parties, for the further discovery of truth; the preservation of the civill Christian magistrates interest, and speedier comprimising [sic] of our present unhappie controversies touching church-government. On which many so over-dote, as to place the whole Kingdome of Christ and substance of religion therein: to repute all our former reformation, a meer nothing, the Church of Christ undone, and the exercise of their ministry, not only fruitlesse but unlawfull, so as they cannot with good conscience continue, but threaten to relinquish it, in case they cannot obtaine their demands of such an exorbitant power, by divine justicution, which Christ and his Apostles never claimed, exercised, nor themselves, nor predecessors, ever formerly enjoyed, petitioned for, or pretended to in any age, but this. / Proposed, published by W. Pryn, a well-wisher to verity and unitie.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1646

16 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 14th".Reproductions of the originals in the Harvard Universi...

Certaine queries of some tender conscienced christians about the late protestation commended to them by the House of Commons now assembled in the high and honourable court of Paliament [sic] : wherein they desire to bee resolved concerning written by a Learned Divine.

Learned divine.

January 1641

[2], 10 p.For text of the protestation, cf. England and Wales. Parliament. Protestation by the Parli...

Just re-proposals to humble proposals. Or An impartiall consideration of, and answer unto, the humble proposals, which are printed in the name of sundry learned and pious divines, concerning the Engagement which the Parliament hath ordered to be taken Shewing, how farre those proposals are agreeable to reason, to Christianity and to policie. How the proposers thereof may receive satisfaction therein, in all these respects. Hereunto are added, The humble proposals themselves; because they are not currantly to be found. Written by John Dury. January 7. 1650. Imprimatur, Joseph Caryl.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.
Reynolds, Edward, 1599-1676.

January 1650

[2], 30 p.A paraphrasing of and reply to: Reynolds, Edward. The humble proposals of sundry learned ...

The reasons presented by the Dissenting Brethren against certain propositions concerning presbyteriall government and the proofs of them voted by the Assembly of Divines, sitting by authority of Parliament, at Westminster : together with the Answer of the Assembly of Divines to those reasons of dissent.

January 1648

[8], 40, 211, 123 p.Westminster Assembly (1643-1652). Dissenting Brethren.Westminster Assembly (1643...

A modest offer of some meet considerations tendered to the learned prolocutor, and the rest of the Assembly of Divines, met at Westminster,: 1644. Concerning a form of church-government. By Jos. Hall, D.D. late Bishop of Norwich.

Hall, Joseph, 1574-1656.

January 1660

[2], 12, [2] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 23".Reproduction of the original in the British Li...

An answer to those questions propounded by the Parliament to the Assembly of Divines, touching jus divinum in matter of church-government. Wherein is clearly proved from Scripture, that the Presbyterial government is jure devino, of divine institution, and according to the will and appointment of Jesus Christ. Licensed, and published according to order.

Bakewell, Thomas, b. 1618 or 19.

January 1646

20 p.Though this is generally attributed to Thomas Bakewell (also known as Bathwell), who matriculat...

An answer to the eight quæries propounded by the House of Commons, to the assembly called divines, sitting at Westminster, April. 22. 1646: never to this day by them answered, nor they called to an accompt by the Parliament, for their ignorance or negligence therein.

Barber, Edward, d. 1674?

14, [2] p.Caption title.Imprint from Wing (CD-ROM edition).Leaves B2 and B3 signed B3 and A3 respect...

The answer of the Convention of the Estates, to the remonstrance and desires of the Commissioners of the Generall Assembly, concerning the dangers of religion: with a second remonstrance of the Commissioners of the Generall Assembly, to the honourable Convention of Estates, concerning the remedies of the dangers of religion. July 6. 1643. At Edinburgh the 13. of July, 1643. Entred into the register book at Stationers Hall according to order,

Scotland. Convention of Estates.
Church of Scotland. General Assembly. Commission.

January 1643

[1], 7 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aug: 16".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

His Maiesties reason vvhy he cannot in conscience consent to abolish the Episcopall government. Delivered by him in writing to the Divines that attend the Honorable Commissioners of Parliament at the Treaty at Newport Octob. 2. 1648. With the answer of the said Divines delivered to His Majestie in writing. October 3. 1648.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.
Vines, Richard, 1600?-1656.
Seaman, Lazarus, d. 1675.
Caryl, Joseph, 1602-1673.
Westminster Assembly (1643-1652)

January 1648

[2], 14 p.The Divines are Stephen Marshall, Richard Vines, Joseph Caryl and Lazarus Seaman. Cf. Thom...

The great question so much now insisted on by some touching scandalous Christians as yet not legally convicted: whether, or no, they may be lawfully admitted by the minister, or communicated with by the people, at the Lords table? The affirmative maintained by way of answer to a discourse of Mr. B. Coxe. / By Martin Blake B.D. and V. of B. in Devon. in the behalfe of himselfe, and his parishioners, whom Mr. B. Coxe hath secretly laboured with, to draw them to the contrary opinion.

Blake, Martin, 1594 or 5-1673.
Cox, Benjamin, fl. 1646. Thesis or position concerning the administring and receiving the Lords supper, cleared and confirmed.

January 1645

[28], 122, [2] p.Includes, and is a reply to: Cox, Benjamin. A thesis or position concerning the ad...

The Kings Majesties answer to the paper delivered in by the reverend divines attending the honourable commissioners concerning church-government. Published by authority.:

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Charles King of England, 1600-1649.
Westminster Assembly

October 1648

[2], 14 p.Dated at end: Newport, Octob. 6.Reproductions of the originals in the Henry E. Huntington ...

Queries of some tender conscienced Christians about the late Protestation commended to them by the House of Commons, now assembled in the High and Honourable Court of Parliament wherein they desire to be resolved concerning 1. the authority imposing it, 2. the necessity of it, 3. the danger of it, 4. whether it can be taken in faith ... / written by a learned divine.

Learned divine.

January 1642

[2], 10 p.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of original in Cambridge University Library

An appeale to the reverend and learned synod of divines:: For resolution of the grand controversie of these times; concerning Kings: 1 Whether their Constitution be divine, or no. 2 Whether by their place they be next under God, and above all others, beside God, or no. 3 Whether their power be resistable, or no. 4 Whether their office be forfeitable, or no. 5 Whether their persons be sacred, and not to be touched, or no. / By M. Pricket. Published by speciall command.

Pricket, M.
Salnar. Harmonia cofessionum fidei orthodoxarum reformatarum ecclesiarum.
Church of England.

January 1644

[2], 6 p.Replying to an attack upon him in "Perfect occurences of Parliament" by quoting from Salnar...

X. solid and serious queries: concerning the power of church discipline pleaded by some of the clergy to be in them iure divino, and by the will and appointment of Jesus Christ.: With a three-fold distinction of power; humaine rationall, and divine, flowing from the Parliament, the consciences, and the spirit of God, unto which all men are bound to submit. Also an admonition to the Parliament to promote the restitution of true religion, and reformation of Gods church, to the abandoning all popish remnants, both in ceremonies and regiment, and also to bring in, and place in Gods church, those things only wch [sic] the Lord himselfe commandeth, with the platforme of a church reformed. Composed by many learned, religious and godly ministers, and proved out of Gods Word. And a vew [sic] of popish abuses remaining in the prelacy with the copies of some private letters written; and sent to some of them worthy His Majesties consideration. / by [brace] R. Gualter. T.B. &c. [brace] ministers of Gods Word.

Gwalther, Rudolf, 1519-1586.
Bèze, Théodore de, 1519-1605.

January 1646

7, [1]; 30 p.The names "R. Gualter. T.B. &c." are enclosed in brackets on title page.In two parts. P...

Questions extracted out of the ordinance of Parliament to be propounded to receivers of the Lords Supper. Answers whereunto may be easily gathered out of the scriptures by such as do desire to be admitted.

Reynolds, Edward, 1599-1676.

January 1648

1 sheet ([1] p.)Anonymous. By Edward Reynolds.Annotations on Thomason copy: "June 24th 1648"; "writt...

Diotrephes catechised: or Sixteen important questions touching the ecclesiastical iurisdiction and censures (contradistinct to civill) now eagerly pretended to and challenged by a divine right, by some over-rigid Presbyterians, and Independents. Propounded to both these dissenting parties, for the further discovery of truth; the preservation of the civill Christian magistrates interest, and speedier comprimising [sic] of our present unhappie controversies touching church-government. On which many so over-dote, as to place the whole Kingdome of Christ and substance of religion therein: to repute all our former reformation, a meer nothing, the Church of Christ undone, and the exercise of their ministry, not only fruitlesse but unlawfull, so as they cannot with good conscience continue, but threaten to relinquish it, in case they cannot obtaine their demands of such an exorbitant power, by divine justicution, which Christ and his Apostles never claimed, exercised, nor themselves, nor predecessors, ever formerly enjoyed, petitioned for, or pretended to in any age, but this. / Proposed, published by W. Pryn, a well-wisher to verity and unitie.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1646

16 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 14th".Reproductions of the originals in the Harvard Universi...

Certaine queries of some tender conscienced christians about the late protestation commended to them by the House of Commons now assembled in the high and honourable court of Paliament [sic] : wherein they desire to bee resolved concerning written by a Learned Divine.

Learned divine.

January 1641

[2], 10 p.For text of the protestation, cf. England and Wales. Parliament. Protestation by the Parli...

Just re-proposals to humble proposals. Or An impartiall consideration of, and answer unto, the humble proposals, which are printed in the name of sundry learned and pious divines, concerning the Engagement which the Parliament hath ordered to be taken Shewing, how farre those proposals are agreeable to reason, to Christianity and to policie. How the proposers thereof may receive satisfaction therein, in all these respects. Hereunto are added, The humble proposals themselves; because they are not currantly to be found. Written by John Dury. January 7. 1650. Imprimatur, Joseph Caryl.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.
Reynolds, Edward, 1599-1676.

January 1650

[2], 30 p.A paraphrasing of and reply to: Reynolds, Edward. The humble proposals of sundry learned ...

The reasons presented by the Dissenting Brethren against certain propositions concerning presbyteriall government and the proofs of them voted by the Assembly of Divines, sitting by authority of Parliament, at Westminster : together with the Answer of the Assembly of Divines to those reasons of dissent.

January 1648

[8], 40, 211, 123 p.Westminster Assembly (1643-1652). Dissenting Brethren.Westminster Assembly (1643...

A modest offer of some meet considerations tendered to the learned prolocutor, and the rest of the Assembly of Divines, met at Westminster,: 1644. Concerning a form of church-government. By Jos. Hall, D.D. late Bishop of Norwich.

Hall, Joseph, 1574-1656.

January 1660

[2], 12, [2] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 23".Reproduction of the original in the British Li...

An answer to those questions propounded by the Parliament to the Assembly of Divines, touching jus divinum in matter of church-government. Wherein is clearly proved from Scripture, that the Presbyterial government is jure devino, of divine institution, and according to the will and appointment of Jesus Christ. Licensed, and published according to order.

Bakewell, Thomas, b. 1618 or 19.

January 1646

20 p.Though this is generally attributed to Thomas Bakewell (also known as Bathwell), who matriculat...

An answer to the eight quæries propounded by the House of Commons, to the assembly called divines, sitting at Westminster, April. 22. 1646: never to this day by them answered, nor they called to an accompt by the Parliament, for their ignorance or negligence therein.

Barber, Edward, d. 1674?

14, [2] p.Caption title.Imprint from Wing (CD-ROM edition).Leaves B2 and B3 signed B3 and A3 respect...

The answer of the Convention of the Estates, to the remonstrance and desires of the Commissioners of the Generall Assembly, concerning the dangers of religion: with a second remonstrance of the Commissioners of the Generall Assembly, to the honourable Convention of Estates, concerning the remedies of the dangers of religion. July 6. 1643. At Edinburgh the 13. of July, 1643. Entred into the register book at Stationers Hall according to order,

Scotland. Convention of Estates.
Church of Scotland. General Assembly. Commission.

January 1643

[1], 7 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aug: 16".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

His Maiesties reason vvhy he cannot in conscience consent to abolish the Episcopall government. Delivered by him in writing to the Divines that attend the Honorable Commissioners of Parliament at the Treaty at Newport Octob. 2. 1648. With the answer of the said Divines delivered to His Majestie in writing. October 3. 1648.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.
Vines, Richard, 1600?-1656.
Seaman, Lazarus, d. 1675.
Caryl, Joseph, 1602-1673.
Westminster Assembly (1643-1652)

January 1648

[2], 14 p.The Divines are Stephen Marshall, Richard Vines, Joseph Caryl and Lazarus Seaman. Cf. Thom...

The great question so much now insisted on by some touching scandalous Christians as yet not legally convicted: whether, or no, they may be lawfully admitted by the minister, or communicated with by the people, at the Lords table? The affirmative maintained by way of answer to a discourse of Mr. B. Coxe. / By Martin Blake B.D. and V. of B. in Devon. in the behalfe of himselfe, and his parishioners, whom Mr. B. Coxe hath secretly laboured with, to draw them to the contrary opinion.

Blake, Martin, 1594 or 5-1673.
Cox, Benjamin, fl. 1646. Thesis or position concerning the administring and receiving the Lords supper, cleared and confirmed.

January 1645

[28], 122, [2] p.Includes, and is a reply to: Cox, Benjamin. A thesis or position concerning the ad...

The Kings Majesties answer to the paper delivered in by the reverend divines attending the honourable commissioners concerning church-government. Published by authority.:

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Charles King of England, 1600-1649.
Westminster Assembly

October 1648

[2], 14 p.Dated at end: Newport, Octob. 6.Reproductions of the originals in the Henry E. Huntington ...

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