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.

An answer by letter to a worthy gentleman who desired of a divine some reasons by which it might appeare how inconsistent presbyteriall government is with monarchy. In which the platforme of that government is briefly delineated, with the tenents and suitable practices thereof. And withall it is demonstrated, that it is inconsistent with any government whatsoever; is full of faction, sedition and treason; an enemy to all peace, domesticall, neighbourly, brotherly, &c. against soveraigne authority, authority of all iudges, and iudicatories, entrenching upon all so farre, as there can be no liberty of person, trade, commerce or propriety, but at their pleasure who bear sway therein.

Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.

January 1644

[2], 78 p.Attributed to John Maxwell.Place of publication and printer's name from Madan.Annotation o...

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 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.

W. H.

January 1648

[6], 14 p."To the reader" signed: W.H.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 22"; the 8 in imprint date ...

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...

His Majesties enlargement of concessions in his last answer touching episcopacy, sent to his two Houses of Parliament, 21 Octob. 1648.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)

January 1648

1 sheet ([1] p.)With engraving of royal seal at head of document.The king consents to the abolition ...

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 ...

Vnparallel'd reasons for abollishing episcopacy. 1. It will assure his Majesties authority royall. 2. Increase his revenue. 3. Settle a good union in his Majesties owne kingdomes, and between them and other reformed churches. 4. Cause a good understanding betweene his Majesty and his people. By N. F. Esquire.

Fiennes, Nathaniel, 1607 or 8-1669.

January 1642

[2], 8 [i.e. 6] p.Attributed to Nathaniel Fiennes. Cf. BLC.Page 6 is misnumbered 8.Annotation on Tho...

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.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
Grimston, Harbottle, Sir, 1603-1685.
Selden, John, 1584-1654.

January 1641

[2], 8 [i.e. 6] p.Place of publication suggested by Wing.Imperfect: p. 2-3 are numbered 4-5.Reproduc...

His Majesties answer to a book, intituled, The declaration, or remonstrance of the Lords and Commons, the 19 of May, 1642.

Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.

January 1642

[2], 27 p."Printed by His Majesties speciall command."Reproduction of original in the Trinity Colleg...

His Majesties propositions (for His Majesties comming to London): read, and debated, in the House of Commons on Munday the 13th of November, 1648. : Also the orders of the House of Commons in answer to the same. : With a copy of a letter from His Excellency the Lord Generall Fairfax. : And several propositions of the army, at the Generall Councell of the Army. / Published for the generall satisfaction of the whole kingdome.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Charles King of England, 1600-1649.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
England and Wales. Parliament.
England and Wales. Army.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Reproduction of original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery

His Majesties finall ansvver concerning Episcopacie. Delivered in to the commissioners of Parliament the first of Novemb. 1648.

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

January 1648

[4], 12, 15-29, [1] p.The verso of leaf A1 contains an engraving of the royal seal.Text is continuou...

Reasons and grounds of his Majesties answere to the first proposition.

8 p.Caption title.Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 11th 1648".Reproduction of...

New propositions propounded at the Kings royall court at Holmby, betwixt the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, and Mr. Marshall and Mr. Caryll concerning the presbyteriall government, the Booke of Common-Prayer, and the directory : also His Majesties severall reasons, concerning episcopacy, and Mr. Marshalls reply for the cleering His Majesties objections : together with divers remarkable passages of the Commissioners of the kingdome of Scotland, propounded to His Majesty for his royall assent to the propositions, and signing the Covenant : with another message from His Majesty at Holmby, to both Houses of Parliament.

Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.
Caryll, John, 1625-1711.
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Scotland. Parliament.

February 1647

[2], 6 p.Reproduction of original in Union Theological Seminary Library, New York

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 issue of episcopacy in the long parliament 1640-1648 The reasons for abolition

Abbott, W

January 1981

SIGLEAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre- DSC:D43638/82 / BLDSC - British Library ...

An answer by letter to a worthy gentleman who desired of a divine some reasons by which it might appeare how inconsistent presbyteriall government is with monarchy. In which the platforme of that government is briefly delineated, with the tenents and suitable practices thereof. And withall it is demonstrated, that it is inconsistent with any government whatsoever; is full of faction, sedition and treason; an enemy to all peace, domesticall, neighbourly, brotherly, &c. against soveraigne authority, authority of all iudges, and iudicatories, entrenching upon all so farre, as there can be no liberty of person, trade, commerce or propriety, but at their pleasure who bear sway therein.

Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.

January 1644

[2], 78 p.Attributed to John Maxwell.Place of publication and printer's name from Madan.Annotation o...

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 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.

W. H.

January 1648

[6], 14 p."To the reader" signed: W.H.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 22"; the 8 in imprint date ...

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...

His Majesties enlargement of concessions in his last answer touching episcopacy, sent to his two Houses of Parliament, 21 Octob. 1648.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)

January 1648

1 sheet ([1] p.)With engraving of royal seal at head of document.The king consents to the abolition ...

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 ...

Vnparallel'd reasons for abollishing episcopacy. 1. It will assure his Majesties authority royall. 2. Increase his revenue. 3. Settle a good union in his Majesties owne kingdomes, and between them and other reformed churches. 4. Cause a good understanding betweene his Majesty and his people. By N. F. Esquire.

Fiennes, Nathaniel, 1607 or 8-1669.

January 1642

[2], 8 [i.e. 6] p.Attributed to Nathaniel Fiennes. Cf. BLC.Page 6 is misnumbered 8.Annotation on Tho...

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.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
Grimston, Harbottle, Sir, 1603-1685.
Selden, John, 1584-1654.

January 1641

[2], 8 [i.e. 6] p.Place of publication suggested by Wing.Imperfect: p. 2-3 are numbered 4-5.Reproduc...

His Majesties answer to a book, intituled, The declaration, or remonstrance of the Lords and Commons, the 19 of May, 1642.

Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.

January 1642

[2], 27 p."Printed by His Majesties speciall command."Reproduction of original in the Trinity Colleg...

His Majesties propositions (for His Majesties comming to London): read, and debated, in the House of Commons on Munday the 13th of November, 1648. : Also the orders of the House of Commons in answer to the same. : With a copy of a letter from His Excellency the Lord Generall Fairfax. : And several propositions of the army, at the Generall Councell of the Army. / Published for the generall satisfaction of the whole kingdome.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Charles King of England, 1600-1649.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
England and Wales. Parliament.
England and Wales. Army.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Reproduction of original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery

His Majesties finall ansvver concerning Episcopacie. Delivered in to the commissioners of Parliament the first of Novemb. 1648.

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

January 1648

[4], 12, 15-29, [1] p.The verso of leaf A1 contains an engraving of the royal seal.Text is continuou...

Reasons and grounds of his Majesties answere to the first proposition.

8 p.Caption title.Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 11th 1648".Reproduction of...

New propositions propounded at the Kings royall court at Holmby, betwixt the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, and Mr. Marshall and Mr. Caryll concerning the presbyteriall government, the Booke of Common-Prayer, and the directory : also His Majesties severall reasons, concerning episcopacy, and Mr. Marshalls reply for the cleering His Majesties objections : together with divers remarkable passages of the Commissioners of the kingdome of Scotland, propounded to His Majesty for his royall assent to the propositions, and signing the Covenant : with another message from His Majesty at Holmby, to both Houses of Parliament.

Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.
Caryll, John, 1625-1711.
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Scotland. Parliament.

February 1647

[2], 6 p.Reproduction of original in Union Theological Seminary Library, New York

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 issue of episcopacy in the long parliament 1640-1648 The reasons for abolition

Abbott, W

January 1981

SIGLEAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre- DSC:D43638/82 / BLDSC - British Library ...

An answer by letter to a worthy gentleman who desired of a divine some reasons by which it might appeare how inconsistent presbyteriall government is with monarchy. In which the platforme of that government is briefly delineated, with the tenents and suitable practices thereof. And withall it is demonstrated, that it is inconsistent with any government whatsoever; is full of faction, sedition and treason; an enemy to all peace, domesticall, neighbourly, brotherly, &c. against soveraigne authority, authority of all iudges, and iudicatories, entrenching upon all so farre, as there can be no liberty of person, trade, commerce or propriety, but at their pleasure who bear sway therein.

Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.

January 1644

[2], 78 p.Attributed to John Maxwell.Place of publication and printer's name from Madan.Annotation o...

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 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.

W. H.

January 1648

[6], 14 p."To the reader" signed: W.H.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 22"; the 8 in imprint date ...

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.

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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.

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