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.

The doctrine of passive obedience and jure divino disproved and obedience to the present government, proved from Scripture, law, and reason. Written for the satisfaction of all of those who are dissatisfied at the present government: by a lay-man of the Church of England.

Harrison, T. (Thomas), fl. 1683-1711.

8 p.Caption title.Imprint from colophon.A lay-man of the Church of England = Thomas Harrison. Cf. Wi...

A case of conscience whether a nonconformist, who hath not taken the Oxford Oath, may come to live at London, or at any corporate town, or within five miles of it, and yet be a good Christian : stated briefly, and published in reference to what is offered to the contrary, in a book intituled, A friendly debate betwixt a conformist and a nonconformist : together with animadversions on a new book, entituled, Ecclesiastical polity, the general heads and substance whereof are taken under consideration : as also a peaceable dissertation, by way of composition with some late papers, entituled, Liberty of conscience, in order to the determining the magistrates power in matters of religion.

Humfrey, John, 1621-1719.

January 1669

31 p.Attributed to John Humfrey. Cf. NUC pre-1956.Errata: p. 31.Reproduction of original in Hunting...

Conscience eased: or, the main scruple which hath hitherto stuck most with conscionable men, against the taking of the Engagement removed. Where amongst other things is shewed, first, how farre the oath of allegiance, and the nationall League and Covenant are obligations; either in their legall intents unalterable or at this time no more binding and alterable. Secondly. How farre in a free people the subordinate officers of the state, have a right to judge of the proceedings of a king in that state. Thirdly, how Zedekia'es case in breaking his oath to the king of Babylon, and our case in making use of our freedome from the oath of allegiance, and supremacie to the king of England doe differ. / The author, John Dury.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.

January 1651

[2], 37 [i.e. 38] p.Pages 25-38 misnumbered.Annotation on Thomason copy: "feb.25 1650", also the las...

The grand case of conscience stated, about submission to the new and present power, or, An impassionate answer to a modest book concerning the lawfullness 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.

One that professeth himself a friend to presbytery, a lover and embracer of truth wheresoever he find's [sic] it.
Rous, Francis, 1579-1659.

16 p.Caption title.One in a series of pamphlets replying to Francis Rous's The lawfulness of obeying...

A second part of the religious demurrer;: by another hand. Or, an answer to a tract called The lawfullnesse of obeying the present government. / By a lover of truth and peace.

Lover of truth and peace.
Ward, Nathaniel, 1578-1652.

8 p.The first part was by Nathaniel Ward."The lawfulnes of obeying the present government" is by Fra...

The bounds & bonds of publique obedience, or, A vindication of our lawfull submission to the present government, or to a government supposed unlawfull, but commanding lawfull things likewise how such an obedience is consistent with our Solemne League and Covenant : in all which a reply is made to the three answers of the two demurrers, and to the author of The grand case of conscience, who professe themselves impassionate Presbyterians.

Rous, Francis, 1579-1659.

January 1649

[2], 66 p.In reply to: A religious demurrer, A second part of the religious demurrer, and The grand ...

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...

An Enquiry after further satisfaction concerning obeying a change of government beleeved to be unlawfull Tendred to the Presbyterian proposer, by way of reply to his book intituled; The lawfulnesse of obeying the present government. By a dissenting brother

January 1649

12 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 29".Item at reel 2502:10b bound following Wing L2100A and pre...

The Cavaliers catechisme, and confession of his faith, consisting in foure principall heads, viz. 1. His duty towards God, and confession of the holy Trinity 2. His duty towards his King, and superiours, spirituall and temporall. 3. His duty to his neighbour in generall. 4. His duty to and opinion of the Sacraments. All familiarly explained (by way of question and answer) betweene a zealous minister of the Gospell, and a gentleman who had serv'd his Majesty in the late unhappy warre, being very usefull for all sorts of people to practise.

January 1647

16 p.The words "and confession .. Trinity", "and superiors, .. temporall.", and "and opinion of" are...

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...

Vox cœli, containing maxims of pious policy: wherein severall cases of conscience are briefly discussed; as I. In what subject the supream power of a nation doth reside. II. What is the extent of that power, and in what causes it doth appear, with the due restrictions and limitations thereof according to the Gospell. III. What obedience is due unto that power from all persons, superiour and inferiour, with other cases of great weight, very necessary to reconcile our late differences judiciously stated and impartially ballanced in the scale of the sanctuary. / By Enoch Grey minist:

Grey, Enoch.

January 1649

[16], 51, [1] p.The words "I. In what .. sanctuary." are bracketed together on title page.Annotation...

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....

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...

Obedience active and passive due to the supream povver, by the word of God, reason, and the consent of divers moderne and orthodox divines;: written not out of faction, but conscience, and with desire to informe the ignorant, and undeceive the seduced: by W.J. a welwiller to peace and truth.

W. J., welwiller to peace and truth.

January 1643

[4], 26 p."A treatise printed in London with a counterfeit Oxford imprint" -- Madan.Running title re...

A resolution of conscience, (by a learned divine) in answer to a letter sent with Mr Ascham's book, treating, how fair it may bee lawful to submit to an usurped power. Out of which men may satisfie their scruples concerning the present Subscription and Engagement.

Sanderson, Robert, 1587-1663.

January 1649

[2], 6 p.Attributed to Robert Sanderson.Place of publication from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: ...

The doctrine of passive obedience and jure divino disproved and obedience to the present government, proved from Scripture, law, and reason. Written for the satisfaction of all of those who are dissatisfied at the present government: by a lay-man of the Church of England.

Harrison, T. (Thomas), fl. 1683-1711.

8 p.Caption title.Imprint from colophon.A lay-man of the Church of England = Thomas Harrison. Cf. Wi...

A case of conscience whether a nonconformist, who hath not taken the Oxford Oath, may come to live at London, or at any corporate town, or within five miles of it, and yet be a good Christian : stated briefly, and published in reference to what is offered to the contrary, in a book intituled, A friendly debate betwixt a conformist and a nonconformist : together with animadversions on a new book, entituled, Ecclesiastical polity, the general heads and substance whereof are taken under consideration : as also a peaceable dissertation, by way of composition with some late papers, entituled, Liberty of conscience, in order to the determining the magistrates power in matters of religion.

Humfrey, John, 1621-1719.

January 1669

31 p.Attributed to John Humfrey. Cf. NUC pre-1956.Errata: p. 31.Reproduction of original in Hunting...

Conscience eased: or, the main scruple which hath hitherto stuck most with conscionable men, against the taking of the Engagement removed. Where amongst other things is shewed, first, how farre the oath of allegiance, and the nationall League and Covenant are obligations; either in their legall intents unalterable or at this time no more binding and alterable. Secondly. How farre in a free people the subordinate officers of the state, have a right to judge of the proceedings of a king in that state. Thirdly, how Zedekia'es case in breaking his oath to the king of Babylon, and our case in making use of our freedome from the oath of allegiance, and supremacie to the king of England doe differ. / The author, John Dury.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.

January 1651

[2], 37 [i.e. 38] p.Pages 25-38 misnumbered.Annotation on Thomason copy: "feb.25 1650", also the las...

The grand case of conscience stated, about submission to the new and present power, or, An impassionate answer to a modest book concerning the lawfullness 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.

One that professeth himself a friend to presbytery, a lover and embracer of truth wheresoever he find's [sic] it.
Rous, Francis, 1579-1659.

16 p.Caption title.One in a series of pamphlets replying to Francis Rous's The lawfulness of obeying...

A second part of the religious demurrer;: by another hand. Or, an answer to a tract called The lawfullnesse of obeying the present government. / By a lover of truth and peace.

Lover of truth and peace.
Ward, Nathaniel, 1578-1652.

8 p.The first part was by Nathaniel Ward."The lawfulnes of obeying the present government" is by Fra...

The bounds & bonds of publique obedience, or, A vindication of our lawfull submission to the present government, or to a government supposed unlawfull, but commanding lawfull things likewise how such an obedience is consistent with our Solemne League and Covenant : in all which a reply is made to the three answers of the two demurrers, and to the author of The grand case of conscience, who professe themselves impassionate Presbyterians.

Rous, Francis, 1579-1659.

January 1649

[2], 66 p.In reply to: A religious demurrer, A second part of the religious demurrer, and The grand ...

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...

An Enquiry after further satisfaction concerning obeying a change of government beleeved to be unlawfull Tendred to the Presbyterian proposer, by way of reply to his book intituled; The lawfulnesse of obeying the present government. By a dissenting brother

January 1649

12 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 29".Item at reel 2502:10b bound following Wing L2100A and pre...

The Cavaliers catechisme, and confession of his faith, consisting in foure principall heads, viz. 1. His duty towards God, and confession of the holy Trinity 2. His duty towards his King, and superiours, spirituall and temporall. 3. His duty to his neighbour in generall. 4. His duty to and opinion of the Sacraments. All familiarly explained (by way of question and answer) betweene a zealous minister of the Gospell, and a gentleman who had serv'd his Majesty in the late unhappy warre, being very usefull for all sorts of people to practise.

January 1647

16 p.The words "and confession .. Trinity", "and superiors, .. temporall.", and "and opinion of" are...

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...

Vox cœli, containing maxims of pious policy: wherein severall cases of conscience are briefly discussed; as I. In what subject the supream power of a nation doth reside. II. What is the extent of that power, and in what causes it doth appear, with the due restrictions and limitations thereof according to the Gospell. III. What obedience is due unto that power from all persons, superiour and inferiour, with other cases of great weight, very necessary to reconcile our late differences judiciously stated and impartially ballanced in the scale of the sanctuary. / By Enoch Grey minist:

Grey, Enoch.

January 1649

[16], 51, [1] p.The words "I. In what .. sanctuary." are bracketed together on title page.Annotation...

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....

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...

Obedience active and passive due to the supream povver, by the word of God, reason, and the consent of divers moderne and orthodox divines;: written not out of faction, but conscience, and with desire to informe the ignorant, and undeceive the seduced: by W.J. a welwiller to peace and truth.

W. J., welwiller to peace and truth.

January 1643

[4], 26 p."A treatise printed in London with a counterfeit Oxford imprint" -- Madan.Running title re...

A resolution of conscience, (by a learned divine) in answer to a letter sent with Mr Ascham's book, treating, how fair it may bee lawful to submit to an usurped power. Out of which men may satisfie their scruples concerning the present Subscription and Engagement.

Sanderson, Robert, 1587-1663.

January 1649

[2], 6 p.Attributed to Robert Sanderson.Place of publication from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: ...

The doctrine of passive obedience and jure divino disproved and obedience to the present government, proved from Scripture, law, and reason. Written for the satisfaction of all of those who are dissatisfied at the present government: by a lay-man of the Church of England.

Harrison, T. (Thomas), fl. 1683-1711.

8 p.Caption title.Imprint from colophon.A lay-man of the Church of England = Thomas Harrison. Cf. Wi...

A case of conscience whether a nonconformist, who hath not taken the Oxford Oath, may come to live at London, or at any corporate town, or within five miles of it, and yet be a good Christian : stated briefly, and published in reference to what is offered to the contrary, in a book intituled, A friendly debate betwixt a conformist and a nonconformist : together with animadversions on a new book, entituled, Ecclesiastical polity, the general heads and substance whereof are taken under consideration : as also a peaceable dissertation, by way of composition with some late papers, entituled, Liberty of conscience, in order to the determining the magistrates power in matters of religion.

Humfrey, John, 1621-1719.

January 1669

31 p.Attributed to John Humfrey. Cf. NUC pre-1956.Errata: p. 31.Reproduction of original in Hunting...

Conscience eased: or, the main scruple which hath hitherto stuck most with conscionable men, against the taking of the Engagement removed. Where amongst other things is shewed, first, how farre the oath of allegiance, and the nationall League and Covenant are obligations; either in their legall intents unalterable or at this time no more binding and alterable. Secondly. How farre in a free people the subordinate officers of the state, have a right to judge of the proceedings of a king in that state. Thirdly, how Zedekia'es case in breaking his oath to the king of Babylon, and our case in making use of our freedome from the oath of allegiance, and supremacie to the king of England doe differ. / The author, John Dury.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.

January 1651

[2], 37 [i.e. 38] p.Pages 25-38 misnumbered.Annotation on Thomason copy: "feb.25 1650", also the las...

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