Covnterpoyson considerations touching the poynts in difference between the godly ministers and people of the Church of England, and the seduced brethren of the separation : argvments that the best assemblies of the present church of England are true visible churches : that the preachers in the best assemblies of Engl. are true ministers of Christ : Mr. Bernards book intituled The Separatists Schisme : Mr Crashawes questions propounded in his sermon preached at the crosse / examined and answered by Henry Ainsworth.

A serious address to the members of the Episcopal separation in New-England. Occasioned by Mr. Wetmore's Vindication of the professors of the Church of England in Connecticut. : Being an attempt to fix and settle these three points, I. Whether the inhabitants of the British plantations in America, those of New-England in particular, are obliged, in point of duty, by the laws of God or man, to conform to the prelatic church, by law established in the south part of Great Britain. II. Whether it be proper in point of prudence for those who are already settled in such churches as have so long subsisted in New-England, to forsake them and go over to that communion. III. Whether it be lawful for particular members of New-England churches to separate from them, and join in communion with the Episcopal assemblies in the country. / By Noah Hobart, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ in Fairfield. ; [Two lines from Proverbs]

Hobart, Noah, 1706-1773.

January 1748

139, [1] p. ; 18 cm. (8vo)Half-title: Mr. Hobart's serious address to the members of the Episcopal ...

Evangelical and Catholick unity, maintained in the Church of England: or an apology for her government, liturgy, subscriptions, &c.: With answers to the objections of Mr. B. Dr. O. and others, against conformity. Also a vindication of the Lord Bishop of Ely, shewing his way of true and Christian concord. And a post-script in answer to Mr. B's late objections against my self, concerning general councils, &c. By William Saywell, D.D. and master of Jesus Colledge in Cambridge.

Saywell, William, 1643-1701.

[24], 403, [5] p.Reproduction of original in the Trinity College Library, Dublin

Whether parish congregations be true Christian churches and the capable consenting incumbents, be truly their pastors, or bishops over their flocks ... : written by Richard Baxter as an explication of some passages in his former writings, especially his Treatise of episcopacy, misunderstood and misapplied by some, and answering the strongest objections of some of them, especially a book called, Mr. Baxters judgment and reasons against communicating with the parish assemblies, as by law required, and another called, A theological dialogue, or, Catholick communion once more defended, upon mens necessitating importunity / by Richard Baxter.

Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.

January 1684

44, 32 p."A short answer to the chief objections in a book entituled A theological dialogue, &c." ha...

Plaine euidences The Church of England is apostolicall, the separation schismaticall. Directed against Mr. Ainsworth the Separatist, and Mr. Smith the Se-baptist: both of them seuerally opposing the booke called the Separatists schisme. By Richard Bernard, preacher of the word of God at Worsop. ... Set out by authoritie. Anno. 1610.

Bernard, Richard, 1568-1641.

[16], 338, [4] p.Reproduction of the original in Emmanuel College (University of Cambridge). Library

A defence of the Holy Scriptures, worship, and ministerie, used in the Christian Churches separated from Antichrist Against the challenges, cavils and contradiction of M. Smyth: in his book intituled The differences of the Churches of the Separation. Hereunto are annexed a few observations upon some of M. Smythes censures; in his answer made to M. Bernard. By Henry Ainsworth, teacher of the English exiled Church in Amsterdam.

Ainsworth, Henry, 1571-1622?

January 1609

[4], 121 [i.e. 132] p.Page 132 missing in number only.Answers John Smyth's "The differences of the c...

Seven questions about the controversie betweene the Church of England, and the Separatists and Anabaptists,: breifely [sic] discussed. 1. Whether is the Church of England as it now stands a true church? 2. Whether the Church of England be a right nationall church? 3. Whether are the ministers in the Church of England sent of God, and so are true ministers or not? 4. Whether is the baptisme of infants a true and lawfull baptisme or no? 5. Whether it be lawfull to be rebaptized or not? 6. Whether it is lawfull to separate from all the publike ordinances and Christian assemblies in our English church, because there are some defects in discipline, and in other things amongst us? 7. Whether is it necessarie to demolish our churches (steeple-houses as the Separatists call them,) and to build them in other places, because they were built by idolators for idolatrous worship, were abused with images, and dedicated to saints? By Immanuel Knutton, preacher of Gods word at Beeston in Nottingham shire [sic].

Knutton, Immanuel, d. 1655.

January 1645

[4], 36 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 23 1644"; the 5 in the imprint date is crossed out.Repr...

The vnreasonablenesse of the separation Made apparant, by an examination of Mr. Iohnsons pretended reasons, published an. 1608. Wherby hee laboureth to iustifie his schisme from the church assemblies of England.

Bradshaw, William, 1571-1618.
Ames, William, 1576-1633. Manudicition for Mr. Robinson.

January 1614

[128] p.By William Bradshaw. Includes: Ames, William. A manudiction for Mr. Robinson."The unreasonab...

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...

Separation examined: or, a treatise vvherein the grounds for separation from the ministry and churches of England are weighed, and found too light. The practise proved to be not onely unwarrantable, but likewise so hurtful to the churches, that church-reformation cannot with any comfort go forward, so long as such separation is tolerated. Also an humble request presented to the congregational divines, that since the differences between them and the classical-divines are very small they would please to strike in with the classical-divines in carrying on the worke of reformation, before the inundation of these corrupt opinions, have destroyed both ordinances and religion. / By Gi. Firmin minister to the church in Shalford in essex.

Firmin, Giles, 1614-1697.

January 1652

[12], 111, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "March. 15. 1651."; also the last number of the imprin...

The churches and ministery of England, true churches and true ministery. Cleared, and proved, in a sermon / preach'd the 4th of May at Wiviliscombe; before a numerous congregation assembled together to hear the opposition, which had been long threatned to be made that day, by Mr Collier and others of his party, who, with the greatest strength the West would afford them, were present at the sermon. Wherein were these five things undeniably proved: 1. That a mixture of prophane and scandalous persons with reall saints, is not inconsistent with the Church of God or a true church. ... 5. And then, they also must needs be guilty, who forsake true churches and a lawfull ministry, to follow and hear unsent preachers. By Francis Fullwood minister of the Gospel at Staple Fitzpane in the county of Somerset. Before it there is an epistle and preface, shewing the manner, and a narrative subjoyned shewing the substance of the dispute after the sermon, (both which lasted nine hours.) Set forth by the ministers that were at the dispute, and attested under their hands.

Fullwood, Francis, d. 1693.
Darby, Charls.
Collier, Thomas, fl. 1691.

January 1652

[26], 73, [1] p.Preface signed: Charls Darby.The word "subjoyned" is enclosed in square brackets on ...

A discourse about church-unity being a defence of Dr. Stillingfleet's unreasonableness of separation, in answer to several late pamphlets, but principally to Dr. Owen and Mr. Baxter / by a presbyter of the Church of England.

Sherlock, William, 1641?-1707.

January 1681

lxxx, [8], 610 p.Reproduction of original in the Union Theological Seminary Library, New York

A friendly debate between Dr. Kingsman, a dissatisfied clergy-man, and Gratianus Trimmer, a neighbour minister concerning the late thanksgiving-day, the Prince's desent [sic] into England, the nobility and gentries joining with him, the acts of the honourable convention, the nature of our English government, the secret league with France, the oaths of allegiance and supremacy, &c. : with some considerations on Bishop Sanderson and Dr. Falkner about monarchy, oaths, &c. ... / by a minister of the Church of England.

Kingsman, Dr.
Minister of the Church of England.
Trimmer, Gratianus.

January 1689

[4], 78, [2] p.Errata on p. 78.Advertisement: [2] p. at end.Reproduction of original in Union Theolo...

An enquiry into the original, nature, institution, power, order and communion of evangelical churches. The first part with an answer to the discourse of the unreasonableness of separation written by Dr. Edward Stillingfleet, Dean of Pauls, and in defence of the vindication of non-conformists from the guilt of schisme / by John Owen.

Owen, John, 1616-1683.

January 1681

[14], 72, 170, 177-365 p.No more published.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library

Theorems evincing, that the subject of the fourth and fifth chapters of the Revelation, is the Church of England, B.L.E. With answers to objections. Humbly offered to the serious consideration of all enemies of the Church of England, dissenters and separatists. By Wal. Garrett, rector of Everly in Wiltshire: sometime fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge.

Garrett, Walter.

9, [1] p.Caption title.Imprint from colophon; date of publication conjectured by Wing.In two columns...

The mischeife of mixt communions, fully discussed.: All maine arguments on both sides, are largely canvased. Many difficulties demonstratively cleared, as that Judas was not at the Lords Supper, &c. When, and how was the originall of parishes in England. Severall cases of conscience resolved. As in case unworthy ones thrust into the Lords Supper; what single Christians should doe, and what the congregation should doe. A discovery what is the originall, and rise of all these disputes, and how a faire end may be put to all. / By Doctor Nathanael Homes.

Homes, Nathanael, 1599-1678.

January 1650

24 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 8.".Reproductions of the originals in the British Library (...

A serious address to the members of the Episcopal separation in New-England. Occasioned by Mr. Wetmore's Vindication of the professors of the Church of England in Connecticut. : Being an attempt to fix and settle these three points, I. Whether the inhabitants of the British plantations in America, those of New-England in particular, are obliged, in point of duty, by the laws of God or man, to conform to the prelatic church, by law established in the south part of Great Britain. II. Whether it be proper in point of prudence for those who are already settled in such churches as have so long subsisted in New-England, to forsake them and go over to that communion. III. Whether it be lawful for particular members of New-England churches to separate from them, and join in communion with the Episcopal assemblies in the country. / By Noah Hobart, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ in Fairfield. ; [Two lines from Proverbs]

Hobart, Noah, 1706-1773.

January 1748

139, [1] p. ; 18 cm. (8vo)Half-title: Mr. Hobart's serious address to the members of the Episcopal ...

Evangelical and Catholick unity, maintained in the Church of England: or an apology for her government, liturgy, subscriptions, &c.: With answers to the objections of Mr. B. Dr. O. and others, against conformity. Also a vindication of the Lord Bishop of Ely, shewing his way of true and Christian concord. And a post-script in answer to Mr. B's late objections against my self, concerning general councils, &c. By William Saywell, D.D. and master of Jesus Colledge in Cambridge.

Saywell, William, 1643-1701.

[24], 403, [5] p.Reproduction of original in the Trinity College Library, Dublin

Whether parish congregations be true Christian churches and the capable consenting incumbents, be truly their pastors, or bishops over their flocks ... : written by Richard Baxter as an explication of some passages in his former writings, especially his Treatise of episcopacy, misunderstood and misapplied by some, and answering the strongest objections of some of them, especially a book called, Mr. Baxters judgment and reasons against communicating with the parish assemblies, as by law required, and another called, A theological dialogue, or, Catholick communion once more defended, upon mens necessitating importunity / by Richard Baxter.

Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.

January 1684

44, 32 p."A short answer to the chief objections in a book entituled A theological dialogue, &c." ha...

Plaine euidences The Church of England is apostolicall, the separation schismaticall. Directed against Mr. Ainsworth the Separatist, and Mr. Smith the Se-baptist: both of them seuerally opposing the booke called the Separatists schisme. By Richard Bernard, preacher of the word of God at Worsop. ... Set out by authoritie. Anno. 1610.

Bernard, Richard, 1568-1641.

[16], 338, [4] p.Reproduction of the original in Emmanuel College (University of Cambridge). Library

A defence of the Holy Scriptures, worship, and ministerie, used in the Christian Churches separated from Antichrist Against the challenges, cavils and contradiction of M. Smyth: in his book intituled The differences of the Churches of the Separation. Hereunto are annexed a few observations upon some of M. Smythes censures; in his answer made to M. Bernard. By Henry Ainsworth, teacher of the English exiled Church in Amsterdam.

Ainsworth, Henry, 1571-1622?

January 1609

[4], 121 [i.e. 132] p.Page 132 missing in number only.Answers John Smyth's "The differences of the c...

Seven questions about the controversie betweene the Church of England, and the Separatists and Anabaptists,: breifely [sic] discussed. 1. Whether is the Church of England as it now stands a true church? 2. Whether the Church of England be a right nationall church? 3. Whether are the ministers in the Church of England sent of God, and so are true ministers or not? 4. Whether is the baptisme of infants a true and lawfull baptisme or no? 5. Whether it be lawfull to be rebaptized or not? 6. Whether it is lawfull to separate from all the publike ordinances and Christian assemblies in our English church, because there are some defects in discipline, and in other things amongst us? 7. Whether is it necessarie to demolish our churches (steeple-houses as the Separatists call them,) and to build them in other places, because they were built by idolators for idolatrous worship, were abused with images, and dedicated to saints? By Immanuel Knutton, preacher of Gods word at Beeston in Nottingham shire [sic].

Knutton, Immanuel, d. 1655.

January 1645

[4], 36 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 23 1644"; the 5 in the imprint date is crossed out.Repr...

The vnreasonablenesse of the separation Made apparant, by an examination of Mr. Iohnsons pretended reasons, published an. 1608. Wherby hee laboureth to iustifie his schisme from the church assemblies of England.

Bradshaw, William, 1571-1618.
Ames, William, 1576-1633. Manudicition for Mr. Robinson.

January 1614

[128] p.By William Bradshaw. Includes: Ames, William. A manudiction for Mr. Robinson."The unreasonab...

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...

Separation examined: or, a treatise vvherein the grounds for separation from the ministry and churches of England are weighed, and found too light. The practise proved to be not onely unwarrantable, but likewise so hurtful to the churches, that church-reformation cannot with any comfort go forward, so long as such separation is tolerated. Also an humble request presented to the congregational divines, that since the differences between them and the classical-divines are very small they would please to strike in with the classical-divines in carrying on the worke of reformation, before the inundation of these corrupt opinions, have destroyed both ordinances and religion. / By Gi. Firmin minister to the church in Shalford in essex.

Firmin, Giles, 1614-1697.

January 1652

[12], 111, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "March. 15. 1651."; also the last number of the imprin...

The churches and ministery of England, true churches and true ministery. Cleared, and proved, in a sermon / preach'd the 4th of May at Wiviliscombe; before a numerous congregation assembled together to hear the opposition, which had been long threatned to be made that day, by Mr Collier and others of his party, who, with the greatest strength the West would afford them, were present at the sermon. Wherein were these five things undeniably proved: 1. That a mixture of prophane and scandalous persons with reall saints, is not inconsistent with the Church of God or a true church. ... 5. And then, they also must needs be guilty, who forsake true churches and a lawfull ministry, to follow and hear unsent preachers. By Francis Fullwood minister of the Gospel at Staple Fitzpane in the county of Somerset. Before it there is an epistle and preface, shewing the manner, and a narrative subjoyned shewing the substance of the dispute after the sermon, (both which lasted nine hours.) Set forth by the ministers that were at the dispute, and attested under their hands.

Fullwood, Francis, d. 1693.
Darby, Charls.
Collier, Thomas, fl. 1691.

January 1652

[26], 73, [1] p.Preface signed: Charls Darby.The word "subjoyned" is enclosed in square brackets on ...

A discourse about church-unity being a defence of Dr. Stillingfleet's unreasonableness of separation, in answer to several late pamphlets, but principally to Dr. Owen and Mr. Baxter / by a presbyter of the Church of England.

Sherlock, William, 1641?-1707.

January 1681

lxxx, [8], 610 p.Reproduction of original in the Union Theological Seminary Library, New York

A friendly debate between Dr. Kingsman, a dissatisfied clergy-man, and Gratianus Trimmer, a neighbour minister concerning the late thanksgiving-day, the Prince's desent [sic] into England, the nobility and gentries joining with him, the acts of the honourable convention, the nature of our English government, the secret league with France, the oaths of allegiance and supremacy, &c. : with some considerations on Bishop Sanderson and Dr. Falkner about monarchy, oaths, &c. ... / by a minister of the Church of England.

Kingsman, Dr.
Minister of the Church of England.
Trimmer, Gratianus.

January 1689

[4], 78, [2] p.Errata on p. 78.Advertisement: [2] p. at end.Reproduction of original in Union Theolo...

An enquiry into the original, nature, institution, power, order and communion of evangelical churches. The first part with an answer to the discourse of the unreasonableness of separation written by Dr. Edward Stillingfleet, Dean of Pauls, and in defence of the vindication of non-conformists from the guilt of schisme / by John Owen.

Owen, John, 1616-1683.

January 1681

[14], 72, 170, 177-365 p.No more published.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library

Theorems evincing, that the subject of the fourth and fifth chapters of the Revelation, is the Church of England, B.L.E. With answers to objections. Humbly offered to the serious consideration of all enemies of the Church of England, dissenters and separatists. By Wal. Garrett, rector of Everly in Wiltshire: sometime fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge.

Garrett, Walter.

9, [1] p.Caption title.Imprint from colophon; date of publication conjectured by Wing.In two columns...

The mischeife of mixt communions, fully discussed.: All maine arguments on both sides, are largely canvased. Many difficulties demonstratively cleared, as that Judas was not at the Lords Supper, &c. When, and how was the originall of parishes in England. Severall cases of conscience resolved. As in case unworthy ones thrust into the Lords Supper; what single Christians should doe, and what the congregation should doe. A discovery what is the originall, and rise of all these disputes, and how a faire end may be put to all. / By Doctor Nathanael Homes.

Homes, Nathanael, 1599-1678.

January 1650

24 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 8.".Reproductions of the originals in the British Library (...

A serious address to the members of the Episcopal separation in New-England. Occasioned by Mr. Wetmore's Vindication of the professors of the Church of England in Connecticut. : Being an attempt to fix and settle these three points, I. Whether the inhabitants of the British plantations in America, those of New-England in particular, are obliged, in point of duty, by the laws of God or man, to conform to the prelatic church, by law established in the south part of Great Britain. II. Whether it be proper in point of prudence for those who are already settled in such churches as have so long subsisted in New-England, to forsake them and go over to that communion. III. Whether it be lawful for particular members of New-England churches to separate from them, and join in communion with the Episcopal assemblies in the country. / By Noah Hobart, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ in Fairfield. ; [Two lines from Proverbs]

Hobart, Noah, 1706-1773.

January 1748

139, [1] p. ; 18 cm. (8vo)Half-title: Mr. Hobart's serious address to the members of the Episcopal ...

Evangelical and Catholick unity, maintained in the Church of England: or an apology for her government, liturgy, subscriptions, &c.: With answers to the objections of Mr. B. Dr. O. and others, against conformity. Also a vindication of the Lord Bishop of Ely, shewing his way of true and Christian concord. And a post-script in answer to Mr. B's late objections against my self, concerning general councils, &c. By William Saywell, D.D. and master of Jesus Colledge in Cambridge.

Saywell, William, 1643-1701.

[24], 403, [5] p.Reproduction of original in the Trinity College Library, Dublin

Whether parish congregations be true Christian churches and the capable consenting incumbents, be truly their pastors, or bishops over their flocks ... : written by Richard Baxter as an explication of some passages in his former writings, especially his Treatise of episcopacy, misunderstood and misapplied by some, and answering the strongest objections of some of them, especially a book called, Mr. Baxters judgment and reasons against communicating with the parish assemblies, as by law required, and another called, A theological dialogue, or, Catholick communion once more defended, upon mens necessitating importunity / by Richard Baxter.

Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.

January 1684

44, 32 p."A short answer to the chief objections in a book entituled A theological dialogue, &c." ha...

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