The order and form for church government by bishops and the clergie of this kingdome. Voted in the House of Commons on Friday, July 16, 1641. : Whereunto is added Mr. Grimstons and Mr. Seldens arguments concerning Episcopacie.

Certain briefe treatises written by diverse learned men, concerning the ancient and moderne government of the church : wherein both the primitive institution of episcopacie is maintained, and the lawfulnesse of the ordination of the Protestant ministers beyond the seas likewise defended, the particulars whereof are set downe in the leafe following.

January 1641

[6], 176 p.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.The following each have separate t.p.'s: "...

Episcopacy and Presbytery considered according to the severall respects, which may commend a church-government, and oblige good Christians to it.

Ferne, H. (Henry), 1602-1662.

January 1644

[2], 30 p.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.Errata: p. 30.Attributed to Henry Ferne. cf...

A short vievv of the prælaticall Church of England wherein is set forth the horrible abuses in discipline and government, layd open in tenne sections by way of quære and petition, the severall heads whereof are set downe in the next page : whereunto is added a short draught of church-government.

Bernard, Richard, 1568-1641.
Bernard, John.

January 1641

[4], 39 p.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.Attributed by George Thomason and in most b...

The reduction of episcopacie unto the form of synodical government received in the ancient Church:: proposed in the year 1641. as an expedient for the prevention of those troubles, which afterwards did arise about the matter of church-government. / By the most reverend and learned father of our Church Dr. James Usher, late Arch-Bishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland. A true copy set forth by Nicolas Bernard, D.D. preacher to the Honourable Society of Grayes Inne occasioned by an imperfect copy lately printed.

Ussher, James, 1581-1656.
Bernard, Nicholas, d. 1661.

January 1656

[6], 7, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 17".Reproduction of the original in the British ...

The reduction of episcopacie unto the form of synodical government received in the ancient church proposed in the year 1641 as an expedient for the prevention of those troubles which afterwards did arise about the matter of church-government / by James Usher ; published by Nicholas Bernard.

Ussher, James, 1581-1656.

January 1658

[2], 149-176 p.Reproduction of original in the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign Campus). Lib...

Confessions and proofes of Protestant divines of reformed churches that episcopacy is in respect of the office according to the word of God, and in respect of the use the best : together with a brief treatise touching the originall of bishops and metropolitans.

Morton, Thomas, 1564-1659.
Ussher, James, 1581-1656. Originall of bishops and metropolitans.
W. C. Apostolicall institution of episcopacy.

January 1662

[6], 82 p.Attributed to Thomas Morton by Wing and NUC pre-1956 imprints.Place of imprint suggested b...

A compleat view of episcopacy, as exhibited from the fathers of the Christian church, until the close of the second century: : containing an impartial account of them, of their writings, and of what they say concerning bishops and presbyters; with observations, and remarks, tending to shew, that they esteemed these one and same order of ecclesiastical officers. : In answer to those, who have represented it as a certain fact, universally handed down, even from the apostles days, that governing and ordaining authority was exercised by such bishops only, as were of an order superior to presbyters. / By Charles Chauncy, D.D. Pastor of the First Church of Christ in Boston. ; [Six lines from Bishop Croft]

Chauncy, Charles, 1705-1787.

x, xiv, 15-474, [4] p. ; 21 cm. (8vo)Advertised in the Boston news-letter, May 30, 1734, as prepari...

Triple episcopacie: or, a three-fold order of bishops : one of God, another of men, and another of the divell; the two later must be pluckt up, the former only must continue, and the reasons why. With a declaration of certaine other weighty points concerning the discipline and government of the church:

[2], 14 p.Place of publication from Wing.Imperfect; trimmed at foot, affecting imprint and some catc...

A vindication of the primitive church, and diocesan episcopacy in answer to Mr. Baxter's Church history of bishops, and their councils abridged : as also to some part of his Treatise of episcopacy.

Maurice, Henry, 1648-1691.

January 1682

[68], 567, [1] p.Errata: prelim. p. [67].Includes bibliographical references.Advertisement: p. [1] a...

The reformation of the episcopate: bishops in England 1630-1690

Harmes, Marcus

January 2009

This paper investigates the purpose and the power of the reformed episcopate in seventeenth-century ...

A compleat view of episcopacy, : as exhibited from the fathers of the Christian church, until the close of the second century: : containing an impartial account of them, of their writings, and of what they say concerning bishops and presbyters; with observations, and remarks, tending to shew, that they esteemed these one and same order of ecclesiastical officers. : In answer to those, who have represented it as a certain fact, universally handed down, even from the apostles days, that governing and ordaining authority was exercised by such bishops only, as were of an order superior to presbyters. /

Chauncy, Charles, 1705-1787.
Leverett, Thomas, 1730-1778. bsl

January 1771

Errata note, p. 474.Two states of p. 374 noted. One has the catchword 'these,' the other, the catchw...

His Maiesties paper containing severall questions propounded to the commissioners Divines touching Episcopacy. With an humble answer returned to his Majesty by Mr. Marshall, Mr. Vines, Mr. Carill, and Mr. Seaman 4. October 1648. Published by authority.

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)

October 1648

[2], 10 p.Another edition of: His Majesties reason why he cannot in conscience consent to abolish t...

Confessions and proofes of Protestant divines of reformed churches, that episcopacy is in respect of the office according to the word of God, and in respect of the use the best. Together, with a briefe treatise touching the originall of bishops and metropolitans

Morton, Thomas, 1564-1659.
Ussher, James, 1581-1656.
Chillingworth, William, 1602-1644.

January 1644

[8], 84 p.Attributed to Thomas Morton.Includes a translation of "De episcoporum et metropolitanorum ...

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...

A modest & brotherly ansvver to Mr. Charles Herle his book, against the independency of churches. Wherein his foure arguments for the government of synods over particular congregations, are friendly examined, and clearly answered. Together, with Christian and loving animadversions upon sundry other observable passages in the said booke. All tending to declare the true use of synods, and the power of congregationall churches in the points of electing and ordaining their owne officers, and censuring their offendors. By Richard Mather teacher of the Church at Dorchester; and William Tompson pastor of the Church at Braintree in New-England. Sent from thence after the assembly of elders were dissolved that last met at Cambridg to debate matters about church-government.

Mather, Richard, 1596-1669.
Tompson, William, d. 1666.

January 1644

[4], 58 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: The second 4 in 1644 has been crossed out; "March: 15 1643".R...

Certain briefe treatises written by diverse learned men, concerning the ancient and moderne government of the church : wherein both the primitive institution of episcopacie is maintained, and the lawfulnesse of the ordination of the Protestant ministers beyond the seas likewise defended, the particulars whereof are set downe in the leafe following.

January 1641

[6], 176 p.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.The following each have separate t.p.'s: "...

Episcopacy and Presbytery considered according to the severall respects, which may commend a church-government, and oblige good Christians to it.

Ferne, H. (Henry), 1602-1662.

January 1644

[2], 30 p.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.Errata: p. 30.Attributed to Henry Ferne. cf...

A short vievv of the prælaticall Church of England wherein is set forth the horrible abuses in discipline and government, layd open in tenne sections by way of quære and petition, the severall heads whereof are set downe in the next page : whereunto is added a short draught of church-government.

Bernard, Richard, 1568-1641.
Bernard, John.

January 1641

[4], 39 p.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.Attributed by George Thomason and in most b...

The reduction of episcopacie unto the form of synodical government received in the ancient Church:: proposed in the year 1641. as an expedient for the prevention of those troubles, which afterwards did arise about the matter of church-government. / By the most reverend and learned father of our Church Dr. James Usher, late Arch-Bishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland. A true copy set forth by Nicolas Bernard, D.D. preacher to the Honourable Society of Grayes Inne occasioned by an imperfect copy lately printed.

Ussher, James, 1581-1656.
Bernard, Nicholas, d. 1661.

January 1656

[6], 7, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 17".Reproduction of the original in the British ...

The reduction of episcopacie unto the form of synodical government received in the ancient church proposed in the year 1641 as an expedient for the prevention of those troubles which afterwards did arise about the matter of church-government / by James Usher ; published by Nicholas Bernard.

Ussher, James, 1581-1656.

January 1658

[2], 149-176 p.Reproduction of original in the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign Campus). Lib...

Confessions and proofes of Protestant divines of reformed churches that episcopacy is in respect of the office according to the word of God, and in respect of the use the best : together with a brief treatise touching the originall of bishops and metropolitans.

Morton, Thomas, 1564-1659.
Ussher, James, 1581-1656. Originall of bishops and metropolitans.
W. C. Apostolicall institution of episcopacy.

January 1662

[6], 82 p.Attributed to Thomas Morton by Wing and NUC pre-1956 imprints.Place of imprint suggested b...

A compleat view of episcopacy, as exhibited from the fathers of the Christian church, until the close of the second century: : containing an impartial account of them, of their writings, and of what they say concerning bishops and presbyters; with observations, and remarks, tending to shew, that they esteemed these one and same order of ecclesiastical officers. : In answer to those, who have represented it as a certain fact, universally handed down, even from the apostles days, that governing and ordaining authority was exercised by such bishops only, as were of an order superior to presbyters. / By Charles Chauncy, D.D. Pastor of the First Church of Christ in Boston. ; [Six lines from Bishop Croft]

Chauncy, Charles, 1705-1787.

x, xiv, 15-474, [4] p. ; 21 cm. (8vo)Advertised in the Boston news-letter, May 30, 1734, as prepari...

Triple episcopacie: or, a three-fold order of bishops : one of God, another of men, and another of the divell; the two later must be pluckt up, the former only must continue, and the reasons why. With a declaration of certaine other weighty points concerning the discipline and government of the church:

[2], 14 p.Place of publication from Wing.Imperfect; trimmed at foot, affecting imprint and some catc...

A vindication of the primitive church, and diocesan episcopacy in answer to Mr. Baxter's Church history of bishops, and their councils abridged : as also to some part of his Treatise of episcopacy.

Maurice, Henry, 1648-1691.

January 1682

[68], 567, [1] p.Errata: prelim. p. [67].Includes bibliographical references.Advertisement: p. [1] a...

The reformation of the episcopate: bishops in England 1630-1690

Harmes, Marcus

January 2009

This paper investigates the purpose and the power of the reformed episcopate in seventeenth-century ...

A compleat view of episcopacy, : as exhibited from the fathers of the Christian church, until the close of the second century: : containing an impartial account of them, of their writings, and of what they say concerning bishops and presbyters; with observations, and remarks, tending to shew, that they esteemed these one and same order of ecclesiastical officers. : In answer to those, who have represented it as a certain fact, universally handed down, even from the apostles days, that governing and ordaining authority was exercised by such bishops only, as were of an order superior to presbyters. /

Chauncy, Charles, 1705-1787.
Leverett, Thomas, 1730-1778. bsl

January 1771

Errata note, p. 474.Two states of p. 374 noted. One has the catchword 'these,' the other, the catchw...

His Maiesties paper containing severall questions propounded to the commissioners Divines touching Episcopacy. With an humble answer returned to his Majesty by Mr. Marshall, Mr. Vines, Mr. Carill, and Mr. Seaman 4. October 1648. Published by authority.

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)

October 1648

[2], 10 p.Another edition of: His Majesties reason why he cannot in conscience consent to abolish t...

Confessions and proofes of Protestant divines of reformed churches, that episcopacy is in respect of the office according to the word of God, and in respect of the use the best. Together, with a briefe treatise touching the originall of bishops and metropolitans

Morton, Thomas, 1564-1659.
Ussher, James, 1581-1656.
Chillingworth, William, 1602-1644.

January 1644

[8], 84 p.Attributed to Thomas Morton.Includes a translation of "De episcoporum et metropolitanorum ...

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...

A modest & brotherly ansvver to Mr. Charles Herle his book, against the independency of churches. Wherein his foure arguments for the government of synods over particular congregations, are friendly examined, and clearly answered. Together, with Christian and loving animadversions upon sundry other observable passages in the said booke. All tending to declare the true use of synods, and the power of congregationall churches in the points of electing and ordaining their owne officers, and censuring their offendors. By Richard Mather teacher of the Church at Dorchester; and William Tompson pastor of the Church at Braintree in New-England. Sent from thence after the assembly of elders were dissolved that last met at Cambridg to debate matters about church-government.

Mather, Richard, 1596-1669.
Tompson, William, d. 1666.

January 1644

[4], 58 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: The second 4 in 1644 has been crossed out; "March: 15 1643".R...

Certain briefe treatises written by diverse learned men, concerning the ancient and moderne government of the church : wherein both the primitive institution of episcopacie is maintained, and the lawfulnesse of the ordination of the Protestant ministers beyond the seas likewise defended, the particulars whereof are set downe in the leafe following.

January 1641

[6], 176 p.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.The following each have separate t.p.'s: "...

Episcopacy and Presbytery considered according to the severall respects, which may commend a church-government, and oblige good Christians to it.

Ferne, H. (Henry), 1602-1662.

January 1644

[2], 30 p.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.Errata: p. 30.Attributed to Henry Ferne. cf...

A short vievv of the prælaticall Church of England wherein is set forth the horrible abuses in discipline and government, layd open in tenne sections by way of quære and petition, the severall heads whereof are set downe in the next page : whereunto is added a short draught of church-government.

Bernard, Richard, 1568-1641.
Bernard, John.

January 1641

[4], 39 p.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.Attributed by George Thomason and in most b...

The order and form for church government by bishops and the clergie of this kingdome. Voted in the House of Commons on Friday, July 16, 1641. : Whereunto is added Mr. Grimstons and Mr. Seldens arguments concerning Episcopacie.

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The order and form for church government by bishops and the clergie of this kingdome. Voted in the House of Commons on Friday, July 16, 1641. : Whereunto is added Mr. Grimstons and Mr. Seldens arguments concerning Episcopacie.

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