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.

Plain dealing: or the unvailing of the opposers of the present government and governors. In answer of several things affirmed by Mr. Vavasor Powell and others: shewing, 1. That there is no reason to oppose or finde fault with the present government. 2. That there is not any scripture that doth justifie their opposing the present government. 3. That the word of God is for the present government and governors, and requireth us to own them and to be subject to them. 4. That the holy scriptures are against the opposition that is made against the present government and governors. 5. Reasons to prove that his highnesse Oliver Cromwell and the right honourable his councel ought to execute the legislative power. / By Samuel Richardson.

Richardson, Samuel, fl. 1643-1658.

January 1656

24 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan. 23 1655"; also the last number of the imprint date has been ...

Certain briefe observations and antiquæries: on Master Prin's Twelve questions about church-government.: Wherein is modestly showne, how un-usefull and frivolous they are, how bitter and unchristian in censuring that way; whereas there are no reasons brought to contradict it. By a well-willer to the truth, and Master Prin.

Goodwin, John, 1594?-1665.
Robinson, Henry, 1605?-1664?

January 1644

[2], 13, [1] p.Attributed to John Goodwin; cf. BLC. Also attributed to Henry Robinson; cf. DNB and H...

Christus Dei, the Lords annoynted. Or, A theologicall discourse, wherein is proved, that the regall or monarchicall power of our soveraigne lord King Charles is not of humane, but of divine right, and that God is the sole efficient cause thereof, and not the people. Also that every monarch is above the whole common-wealth, and is not onely major singulis, but major vniversis. Written in answer to a late printed pamphlet intituled, Observations upon some of His Majesties late answers and expresses.

Jones, John, d. 1660.
Morton, Thomas, 1564-1659.

January 1643

[2], 13, [1] p., [1] leaf of plates : port.Attributed to John Jones (DNB). Also sometimes attributed...

The burthen of Jssachar, or, The tyrannical power and practices of the Presbyteriall government in Scotland in their [brace] I. Parochiall session, II. Presbyterie, III. Provinciall synods, IV. Generall assembly : with the articles of Presbyterian faith inconsistent with monarchie : whereby it is evident, that the Presbyteriall fingers are heavier than Episcopall loynes, these correcting with a rod, those with a scorpion : and therefore it is not the kingdome and government of Jesus Christ, whose yoake is easie, his burthen light, and his scepter a scepter of righteousnesse.

Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.

January 1646

[8], 56 p.First published in 1644 under title: An answer by letter to a worthy gentleman who desired...

The letter which was sent to the author of the doctrine of passive obedience and jure divino disproved, &c. answered and refuted wherein is proved, that monarchy was not originally from God. That kings are not by divine appointment, but that all government proceeds from the people. That the obedience required in Scripture, is to the laws of the land, and no otherwise. That resisting of arbitary power is lawful. That the oath of allegiance to to the late King James was dissolved before the Prince of Orange (our present King) landed. That upon the non-performance of an oath on one side, the other becomes void, is plainly prov'd from several examples in scripture. That protection is the only cause of allegiance, and that obedience or allegiance is due to the present government is proved from Scripture, law and reason; and those texts of scriptures which relate to government, or monarchy, are explained.

True son of the Church of England.
True son of the Church of England.
N. N.
A. A.

January 1689

[2], 37, [1] p.From the title page of the first edition,"By a true son of the Church of England".Sig...

The anarchy of a limited or mixed monarchy. Or, A succinct examination of the fundamentals of monarchy, both in this and other kingdoms, as well about the right of power in kings, as of the originall or naturall liberty of the people. A question never yet disputed, though most necessary in these times.

Filmer, Robert, Sir, d. 1653.

January 1648

[8], 39, [1] p.Anonymous. Attributed to Sir Robert Filmer.Place of publication from Wing.The first l...

Complaints concerning corruptions and grievances in church-government.: Dedicated and directed to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, the Right Honourable Lords; and the Honourable House of Commons, now assembled in Parliament. By certain peaceably affected Presbyters, of the Church of England; in the name of all the rest of their brethren. Undertaking to maintain the truth of their assertions, against whatsoever contradictors, if by publique edict of supream authority they be called forth, granting them as safe and free audience as their adversaries and judges, not preingaged, or preresolved for either side.

January 1660

[2], 13, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "nouemb: 1st".Reproduction of the original in the Britis...

A treatise of monarchie, containing two parts:: 1. concerning monarchy in generall. 2. concerning this particular monarchy. Wherein all the maine questions occurrent in both, are stated, disputed, and determined: and in the close, the contention now in being, is moderately debated, and the readiest meanes of reconcilement proposed. Done by an earnest desirer of his countries peace.

Hunton, Philip, 1604?-1682.

January 1643

[6], 79, [1]p.Attributed to Philip Hunton.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annota...

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 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...

An historicall vindication of the government of the Church of Scotland: from the manifold base calumnies which the most malignant of the prelats did invent of old, and now lately have been published with great industry in two pamphlets at London. The one intituled Issachars burden, &c. written and published at Oxford by John Maxwell, a Scottish prelate, excommunicate by the Church of Scotland, and declared an unpardonable incendiary by the parliaments of both kingdoms. The other falsly intituled A declaration made by King James in Scotland, concerning church-government and presbyteries; but indeed written by Patrick Adamson, pretended Archbishop of St. Andrews, contrary to his own conscience, as himselfe on his death-bed did confesse and subscribe before many witneses in a write hereunto annexed. By Robert Baylie minister at Glasgow. Published according to order.

Baillie, Robert, 1599-1662.
Adamson, Patrick, 1537-1592. Recantation of Maister Patrik Adamsone, sometime archbishop of Saint-Androwes in Scotlande.
Welch, John, 1568?-1622.

January 1646

[16], 79, [1]; 56 p.A reply to "The burthen of Issachar" (Wing M1379), which is an edition of John M...

The beauty of Godly government in a church reformed: or a platforme of government consonant to the word of truth, and the purest reformed churches. Shewing also, the great good that comes thereby, the great evils that it freeth us from. With the two maine objections answered, which are objected by some of the laitie, and some of the clergie. Whereunto is added. A short parrallell betweene the presbyterian and prelatian government. Published for such as are not well acquainted with it.

[2], 14 p.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

XVI propositions concerning the raign and government of a king. Propounded, by the Right Honourable, Sir Francis Bacon, late Lord Chancellour of England. Wherein is shewed, 1. The power which God hath given to kings. 2. How a king ought to wear his crown. 3. To make religion the rule of government. 4. The danger in alteration of government. 5. The love which a king oweth to his subjects.

Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.

[2], 6 p.Imperfect: staining.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 10th."Reproduction of the original i...

The nevv quere, and determination upon it, by Mr. Saltmarsh lately published, to retard the establishment of the Presbyteriall government, examined,: and shewed to be unseasonable, unsound, and opposite to the principles of true religion, and state. Whereunto is annexed a censure of what he hath produced to the same purpose, in his other, and later booke, which he calleth The opening of Master Prinnes Vindication. And an apologeticall narrative of the late petition of the Common Councell and ministers of London to the Honourable Houses of Parliament, with a justification of them from the calumny of the weekly pamphleters. / By John Ley, one of the Assembly of Divines at Westminster.

Ley, John, 1583-1662.

[16], 106 p.A reply to: Saltmarsh, John. A new quere, at this time seasonably to be considered, as w...

A plea for congregationall government: or, A defence of the Assemblies petition, against Mr. John Saltmarsh. Wherein is plainly discovered, that in his reasons against the divine right of Presbytery, under pretence of opposing the Assemblies petition, he doth as much oppose the congregationall way, and goes about utterly to overthrow all church-government, ministery, baptisme, and all church-ordinances whatsoever; and wholly to subvert the authority of the civill magistrate in all matters of religion. And, the Assemblies petition vindicated from his exceptions, by principles common both to the Presbyterian and the congregationall way; there being nothing in that petition but what is agreeable to the principles of both wayes. Published according to order.

Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.

January 1646

[2], 30 p.Attributed to Richard Baxter by Wing.A reply to: Saltmarsh, John. The divine right of Pres...

Plain dealing: or the unvailing of the opposers of the present government and governors. In answer of several things affirmed by Mr. Vavasor Powell and others: shewing, 1. That there is no reason to oppose or finde fault with the present government. 2. That there is not any scripture that doth justifie their opposing the present government. 3. That the word of God is for the present government and governors, and requireth us to own them and to be subject to them. 4. That the holy scriptures are against the opposition that is made against the present government and governors. 5. Reasons to prove that his highnesse Oliver Cromwell and the right honourable his councel ought to execute the legislative power. / By Samuel Richardson.

Richardson, Samuel, fl. 1643-1658.

January 1656

24 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan. 23 1655"; also the last number of the imprint date has been ...

Certain briefe observations and antiquæries: on Master Prin's Twelve questions about church-government.: Wherein is modestly showne, how un-usefull and frivolous they are, how bitter and unchristian in censuring that way; whereas there are no reasons brought to contradict it. By a well-willer to the truth, and Master Prin.

Goodwin, John, 1594?-1665.
Robinson, Henry, 1605?-1664?

January 1644

[2], 13, [1] p.Attributed to John Goodwin; cf. BLC. Also attributed to Henry Robinson; cf. DNB and H...

Christus Dei, the Lords annoynted. Or, A theologicall discourse, wherein is proved, that the regall or monarchicall power of our soveraigne lord King Charles is not of humane, but of divine right, and that God is the sole efficient cause thereof, and not the people. Also that every monarch is above the whole common-wealth, and is not onely major singulis, but major vniversis. Written in answer to a late printed pamphlet intituled, Observations upon some of His Majesties late answers and expresses.

Jones, John, d. 1660.
Morton, Thomas, 1564-1659.

January 1643

[2], 13, [1] p., [1] leaf of plates : port.Attributed to John Jones (DNB). Also sometimes attributed...

The burthen of Jssachar, or, The tyrannical power and practices of the Presbyteriall government in Scotland in their [brace] I. Parochiall session, II. Presbyterie, III. Provinciall synods, IV. Generall assembly : with the articles of Presbyterian faith inconsistent with monarchie : whereby it is evident, that the Presbyteriall fingers are heavier than Episcopall loynes, these correcting with a rod, those with a scorpion : and therefore it is not the kingdome and government of Jesus Christ, whose yoake is easie, his burthen light, and his scepter a scepter of righteousnesse.

Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.

January 1646

[8], 56 p.First published in 1644 under title: An answer by letter to a worthy gentleman who desired...

The letter which was sent to the author of the doctrine of passive obedience and jure divino disproved, &c. answered and refuted wherein is proved, that monarchy was not originally from God. That kings are not by divine appointment, but that all government proceeds from the people. That the obedience required in Scripture, is to the laws of the land, and no otherwise. That resisting of arbitary power is lawful. That the oath of allegiance to to the late King James was dissolved before the Prince of Orange (our present King) landed. That upon the non-performance of an oath on one side, the other becomes void, is plainly prov'd from several examples in scripture. That protection is the only cause of allegiance, and that obedience or allegiance is due to the present government is proved from Scripture, law and reason; and those texts of scriptures which relate to government, or monarchy, are explained.

True son of the Church of England.
True son of the Church of England.
N. N.
A. A.

January 1689

[2], 37, [1] p.From the title page of the first edition,"By a true son of the Church of England".Sig...

The anarchy of a limited or mixed monarchy. Or, A succinct examination of the fundamentals of monarchy, both in this and other kingdoms, as well about the right of power in kings, as of the originall or naturall liberty of the people. A question never yet disputed, though most necessary in these times.

Filmer, Robert, Sir, d. 1653.

January 1648

[8], 39, [1] p.Anonymous. Attributed to Sir Robert Filmer.Place of publication from Wing.The first l...

Complaints concerning corruptions and grievances in church-government.: Dedicated and directed to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, the Right Honourable Lords; and the Honourable House of Commons, now assembled in Parliament. By certain peaceably affected Presbyters, of the Church of England; in the name of all the rest of their brethren. Undertaking to maintain the truth of their assertions, against whatsoever contradictors, if by publique edict of supream authority they be called forth, granting them as safe and free audience as their adversaries and judges, not preingaged, or preresolved for either side.

January 1660

[2], 13, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "nouemb: 1st".Reproduction of the original in the Britis...

A treatise of monarchie, containing two parts:: 1. concerning monarchy in generall. 2. concerning this particular monarchy. Wherein all the maine questions occurrent in both, are stated, disputed, and determined: and in the close, the contention now in being, is moderately debated, and the readiest meanes of reconcilement proposed. Done by an earnest desirer of his countries peace.

Hunton, Philip, 1604?-1682.

January 1643

[6], 79, [1]p.Attributed to Philip Hunton.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annota...

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 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...

An historicall vindication of the government of the Church of Scotland: from the manifold base calumnies which the most malignant of the prelats did invent of old, and now lately have been published with great industry in two pamphlets at London. The one intituled Issachars burden, &c. written and published at Oxford by John Maxwell, a Scottish prelate, excommunicate by the Church of Scotland, and declared an unpardonable incendiary by the parliaments of both kingdoms. The other falsly intituled A declaration made by King James in Scotland, concerning church-government and presbyteries; but indeed written by Patrick Adamson, pretended Archbishop of St. Andrews, contrary to his own conscience, as himselfe on his death-bed did confesse and subscribe before many witneses in a write hereunto annexed. By Robert Baylie minister at Glasgow. Published according to order.

Baillie, Robert, 1599-1662.
Adamson, Patrick, 1537-1592. Recantation of Maister Patrik Adamsone, sometime archbishop of Saint-Androwes in Scotlande.
Welch, John, 1568?-1622.

January 1646

[16], 79, [1]; 56 p.A reply to "The burthen of Issachar" (Wing M1379), which is an edition of John M...

The beauty of Godly government in a church reformed: or a platforme of government consonant to the word of truth, and the purest reformed churches. Shewing also, the great good that comes thereby, the great evils that it freeth us from. With the two maine objections answered, which are objected by some of the laitie, and some of the clergie. Whereunto is added. A short parrallell betweene the presbyterian and prelatian government. Published for such as are not well acquainted with it.

[2], 14 p.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

XVI propositions concerning the raign and government of a king. Propounded, by the Right Honourable, Sir Francis Bacon, late Lord Chancellour of England. Wherein is shewed, 1. The power which God hath given to kings. 2. How a king ought to wear his crown. 3. To make religion the rule of government. 4. The danger in alteration of government. 5. The love which a king oweth to his subjects.

Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.

[2], 6 p.Imperfect: staining.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 10th."Reproduction of the original i...

The nevv quere, and determination upon it, by Mr. Saltmarsh lately published, to retard the establishment of the Presbyteriall government, examined,: and shewed to be unseasonable, unsound, and opposite to the principles of true religion, and state. Whereunto is annexed a censure of what he hath produced to the same purpose, in his other, and later booke, which he calleth The opening of Master Prinnes Vindication. And an apologeticall narrative of the late petition of the Common Councell and ministers of London to the Honourable Houses of Parliament, with a justification of them from the calumny of the weekly pamphleters. / By John Ley, one of the Assembly of Divines at Westminster.

Ley, John, 1583-1662.

[16], 106 p.A reply to: Saltmarsh, John. A new quere, at this time seasonably to be considered, as w...

A plea for congregationall government: or, A defence of the Assemblies petition, against Mr. John Saltmarsh. Wherein is plainly discovered, that in his reasons against the divine right of Presbytery, under pretence of opposing the Assemblies petition, he doth as much oppose the congregationall way, and goes about utterly to overthrow all church-government, ministery, baptisme, and all church-ordinances whatsoever; and wholly to subvert the authority of the civill magistrate in all matters of religion. And, the Assemblies petition vindicated from his exceptions, by principles common both to the Presbyterian and the congregationall way; there being nothing in that petition but what is agreeable to the principles of both wayes. Published according to order.

Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.

January 1646

[2], 30 p.Attributed to Richard Baxter by Wing.A reply to: Saltmarsh, John. The divine right of Pres...

Plain dealing: or the unvailing of the opposers of the present government and governors. In answer of several things affirmed by Mr. Vavasor Powell and others: shewing, 1. That there is no reason to oppose or finde fault with the present government. 2. That there is not any scripture that doth justifie their opposing the present government. 3. That the word of God is for the present government and governors, and requireth us to own them and to be subject to them. 4. That the holy scriptures are against the opposition that is made against the present government and governors. 5. Reasons to prove that his highnesse Oliver Cromwell and the right honourable his councel ought to execute the legislative power. / By Samuel Richardson.

Richardson, Samuel, fl. 1643-1658.

January 1656

24 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan. 23 1655"; also the last number of the imprint date has been ...

Certain briefe observations and antiquæries: on Master Prin's Twelve questions about church-government.: Wherein is modestly showne, how un-usefull and frivolous they are, how bitter and unchristian in censuring that way; whereas there are no reasons brought to contradict it. By a well-willer to the truth, and Master Prin.

Goodwin, John, 1594?-1665.
Robinson, Henry, 1605?-1664?

January 1644

[2], 13, [1] p.Attributed to John Goodwin; cf. BLC. Also attributed to Henry Robinson; cf. DNB and H...

Christus Dei, the Lords annoynted. Or, A theologicall discourse, wherein is proved, that the regall or monarchicall power of our soveraigne lord King Charles is not of humane, but of divine right, and that God is the sole efficient cause thereof, and not the people. Also that every monarch is above the whole common-wealth, and is not onely major singulis, but major vniversis. Written in answer to a late printed pamphlet intituled, Observations upon some of His Majesties late answers and expresses.

Jones, John, d. 1660.
Morton, Thomas, 1564-1659.

January 1643

[2], 13, [1] p., [1] leaf of plates : port.Attributed to John Jones (DNB). Also sometimes attributed...

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