A letter of advice vnto the ministers assembled at Westminster, with several parcels of queries, recommended to their saddest considerations. Wherein is hinted the pernitious Papisticall-Presbyteriall tenet of excommunicating magistrates, and absolving the people from obedience. The un-gospel-like denying that liberty of conscience unto others, which we would have granted unto our selves. The extreamest madnesse of fighting, or so much as to hazard a fighting against God, by persecuting tender conscences [sic] for differences in opinion only. The practice and commission of our saviour and his apostles concerning hereticks. The possiblilty of a hereticks repentance, so long as he lives, and such as do any wayes cause him to dye in heresie, as much as in them lyes, do effectually damn him eternally: and consequently, that Paul Best, (whatever his errour be at present) as well as Paul the apostle, once a blasphemer, may one day become a convert, ...

An apology for the ministers of the county of Wilts, in their actings at the election of Members for the approaching Parliament.: In answer to a letter sent out of the said county, pretending to lay open the dangerous designes of the clergy, in reference to the approaching Parliament. Wherein is shewed, the notorious falshood of the said letter: how injurious it is to the gentlemen elected: and the dangerous designe of it against the ministry. By some of the defamed ministers of the Gospel in the same county. Humphrey Chambers, D.D. John Strickland. Adoniram Bifield. Peter Ince.

Chambers, Humphrey, 1598 or 9-1662.
Strickland, John, 1600 or 1601-1670.
Byfield, Adoniram, d. 1660.
Ince, Peter, b. 1614 or 1615.

January 1654

[2], 28, [2] p.A reply to "The copy of a letter sent out of Wiltshire, to a gentleman in London" by ...

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...

A letter of spirituall advice written to Mr. Stephen Marshall in his sicknesse by one of his brethren in the clergy, Mart. I, M DC XLIII.

One of his brethren in the clergy.
Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.

January 1643

18 p.An attack on Marshall's Presbyterian views.Reproduction of original in the Trinity College Libr...

A letter from a worthy gentleman in Yorke-shire, to his friend a member of the Honorable House of Commons.: Declaring 1. That the Parliament hath, and continually ought to use their zealous indeavours and heartie desires, for a thorow reformation in church and commonwealth. 2. That the same meanes the prelates used to advance themselves to pettie deities, and to bury the honor of religion in the grave of oblivion, hath now removed the stones that pressed down truth and piety, and confounded their carnall wisdome. 3. That the papists in England and Ireland by their own barbarous, savage and inhumane practises, as a just requitall of their villanies, will be the actors and authours of their own tragedies. 4. Shewing though the honourable houses of parliament be by many evill affected people scorned and derided; yet they ought to goe on chearfully in the establishment of the true religion, and suffer patiently, after the example of Christ &c. 5. The enemies of the Parliament and kingdome, are papists to root out religion the clergie for Bishopricks and pluralities, cloaked delinquents that study day and night to make currant their counterfeit conditions. 6. And lastly advise to the Parliament to go on with alacrity but not one foot but to God, to heavenly ends, divine rules, apparant truths, in the churches walkes, and then they shall not want the protection of the Almighty.

R. R., Worthy gentleman in York-shire.

October 1642

[8] p.Signed: RR.Signatures: A⁴.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Conscientious, serious theological and legal quæres, propounded to the twice-dissipated, self-created anti-Parliamentary Westminster juncto, and its Members. To convince them of, humble them for, convert them from their transcendent treasons, rebellions, perjuries, violences, oppressive illegal taxes, excises, militiaes, imposts; destructive councils, proceedings against their lawfull Protestant hereditarie kings, the old dissolved Parliament, the whole House of Lords, the majoritie of their old secured, secluded, imprisoned fellow-Members, the counties, cities, boroughs, freemen, commons, Church, clergie of England, their Protestant brethren, allies; contrary to all their oathes, protestations, vowes, leagues, covenants, allegiance, remonstrances, declarations, ordinances, promises, obligations to them, the fundamental laws, liberties of the land; and principles of the true Protestant religion; and to perswade them now at last to hearken to and embrace such counsels, as tend to publike unitie, safetie, peace, settlement, and their own salvation. / By William Prynne Esq; a bencher of Lincolns Inne.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1660

[2], 48, [2] p.With a final errata leaf.Annotation on Thomason copy: "9ber [i.e. November] 5".Reprod...

Divine observations upon the London-ministers letter against toleration:: by his synodicall, priest-byter-all, nationall, provinciall, classicall, congregationall, superlative, un-erring, clericall, accademicall holynesse. reverend yongue Martin Mar-Priest, sonne, and heire to old Martin Metrapolitane. Wherin the toleration of his sacred person with the whole Independent fraternity, (by what name or title soever dignify'd or distinguished, whether Anabaptists, Brownists, or the like,) is justifyed by the reasons of the London-ministers, which they urge against toleration; and themselves, by their own reasoning, condemned. The reverend authour desires such as have received offence at the 6, 7, and 8 pages in his Ordinance for tythes dismounted, to repaire for satisfaction to the last clause hereof.

Overton, Richard, fl. 1646.

January 1646

16 p.Martin Mar-Priest = Richard Overton.The imprint is false.A reply to: A letter of the ministers ...

A letter concerning confession and absolution:: written to a friend som yeers since. And now proposed to the consideration of the gathered churches in London. Imprimatur, John Downame.

T. S.

January 1650

5, 4-13, [1] p.Signed at end: T. S.Text continuous despite pagination.Annotation on Thomason copy: "...

The Gloucester-shire ministers testimony to the truth of Jesus Christ, and to the Solemne League and Covenant; as also, against the errours, heresies, and blasphemies of these times, and the toleration of them. Sent to the ministers within the province of London, subscribers of the former testimony. Together with a letter annexed, from a faithfull minister, to a friend of his in London.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Signed: I.W.Annotation on Thomason copy: "March 28th".Reproduction of the original in the B...

A letter from a stranger to a minister, clearly shewing by the unerring light of nature and scripture, not only what sin is and has done to angels and men, and why the one cannot, and how and by whom the other is delivered therefrom, and what is expected from 'em thereupon, and what return has been made for the same: but how antichristianism, by the brightness of our Lords coming, seems to be dwindling into nothing; mauger all opposition, of cunning selfish men. And that the great revolution (so much in expectation, and so assured to us by divine revelation) is near approaching; and what preceeds it, and will attend it, and how all are concern'd in it; and what they, but the clergy especially, are to do in order thereunto, to qualify and fit themselves for it. The secrets of the Lord are with them that fear him.

8 p.Caption title.Imprint from Wing.Copy torn with loss of text.Reproduction of the original in the ...

A description of the prophets, apostles, and ministers of Christ, and also of those called ministers of England, by men which say they are ministers of Christ, but are found to be blasphemers and lyars, and none of the ministers of Christ Iesus; and wherein the difference plainly appears, and they made manifest. With an exhortation to the people of England; to forsake them, their blind-guides, and to follow Christ Iesus, the shepard of their souls; the way, the truth, and life, who faith, come learn of me, for I am meek and lowly, ... / Given forth to undeceive the simple hearted; by him whose name in the flesh, is, Henry Clark.

Clark, Henry, 17th cent.

January 1655

[2], 28 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 7th".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

Covenant-renouncers, desperate-apostates opened in two letters, written by a Christian friend, to Mr. William Gurnal of Lavenham in the county of Suffolk : which may indefinitely serve as an admonition to all such Presbyterian ministers, or others, who have forced their consciences, not only to leap over, but to renounce their Solemn Covenant-obligation, to endeavor a reformation according to God's Word, and the extirpation of all prelatical superstition, and contrary thereunto, conform to those superstitious vanities, agianst which they had so solemnly sworn ... : together with an appendix concerning the Church of England in general.

Gurnall, William, 1617-1679.

January 1665

35 p.Errata: p. 35.Place of publication suggested by Wing.Reproduction of original in the British Li...

A Letter of the Presbyterian ministers in the city of London presented the first of Jan. 1645, to the reverend Assembly of Divines, sitting at Westminster, by authority of Parliament, against toleration : now re-printed with some animadversions thereon.

January 1668

[4], 11 p.Westminster Assembly (1643-1652)Reproduction of original in Union Theological Seminary Lib...

A new letter, to all drunkards, whoremongers, thieves, disobedience to parents, swearers, lyers, &c.: containing a serious and earnest exhortation, that they would forsake their evil ways. Shewing also, how many inconveniences the practice of these vices brings upon them, as impairation of good name, destruction of health, ruin in estate, making themselves worse than beasts; rendring themseves clowns and fools, and edious to God and all good men, bringing themselves to untimely ends, and many more inconveniences; but, what is worst of all, ruin both of soul and body in the world to come unless repented of. : To which is added, some rules how to lay the foundation of repentance aright, and how, by the grace of God, to perfect the same. : With exhortations to put all in practice. / By J.F.

J. F.

January 1696

15 p."Licens'd, April 15. 1695. D. Poplar. And entred [sic] according to order.""Courteous reader, i...

To the lavv, and to the testimonie: or, A proposall of certain cases of conscience by way of quære; chiefly touching the publick worship of the New Testament; and other things either necessary or profitable for Christianity; presented to those churches and societies of Christians, which professe the Scripture of the Old and New Testament for the only rule of faith and manners. Wherein the true and genuine way to reconcile Christians is laid open / translated out of Latine into English by a lover of truth and peace.

Lover of truth and peace.

January 1648

[14], 98, [4] p.Final leaves = The author's admonition.Annotation on Thomason copy: "march 20"; the ...

Truths defender, and errors reprover: or A briefe discoverie of feined Presbyterie dilated and unfolded in 3. distinct chapters. The first, shewing what English Presbyterie is. The second declareth what the failings and errings are, in the practise of those that have constitution by Ordinance of Parliament. The third chapter discovereth the conceited fancies, of such as minde not Parliamentary directions, either for their own constitution or execution and yet denominate themselves Presbyterians. And both parties being found guilty of transgression, are admonished to repentance, according to the rule of the word of the Lord, that commandeth his servants, saying, Thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sinne upon him, or as it is in the margent, or thou beare not sinne for him Levit. 19. 17. And also Capt. Norwoods declaration, proved an abnegation of Christ. / By J.G. a servant to, and lover of the truth.

Graunt, John, of Bucklersbury.

January 1651

[4], 16 p.The epistle dedicatorie signed: John Graunt.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 2".Reprodu...

An apology for the ministers of the county of Wilts, in their actings at the election of Members for the approaching Parliament.: In answer to a letter sent out of the said county, pretending to lay open the dangerous designes of the clergy, in reference to the approaching Parliament. Wherein is shewed, the notorious falshood of the said letter: how injurious it is to the gentlemen elected: and the dangerous designe of it against the ministry. By some of the defamed ministers of the Gospel in the same county. Humphrey Chambers, D.D. John Strickland. Adoniram Bifield. Peter Ince.

Chambers, Humphrey, 1598 or 9-1662.
Strickland, John, 1600 or 1601-1670.
Byfield, Adoniram, d. 1660.
Ince, Peter, b. 1614 or 1615.

January 1654

[2], 28, [2] p.A reply to "The copy of a letter sent out of Wiltshire, to a gentleman in London" by ...

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...

A letter of spirituall advice written to Mr. Stephen Marshall in his sicknesse by one of his brethren in the clergy, Mart. I, M DC XLIII.

One of his brethren in the clergy.
Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.

January 1643

18 p.An attack on Marshall's Presbyterian views.Reproduction of original in the Trinity College Libr...

A letter from a worthy gentleman in Yorke-shire, to his friend a member of the Honorable House of Commons.: Declaring 1. That the Parliament hath, and continually ought to use their zealous indeavours and heartie desires, for a thorow reformation in church and commonwealth. 2. That the same meanes the prelates used to advance themselves to pettie deities, and to bury the honor of religion in the grave of oblivion, hath now removed the stones that pressed down truth and piety, and confounded their carnall wisdome. 3. That the papists in England and Ireland by their own barbarous, savage and inhumane practises, as a just requitall of their villanies, will be the actors and authours of their own tragedies. 4. Shewing though the honourable houses of parliament be by many evill affected people scorned and derided; yet they ought to goe on chearfully in the establishment of the true religion, and suffer patiently, after the example of Christ &c. 5. The enemies of the Parliament and kingdome, are papists to root out religion the clergie for Bishopricks and pluralities, cloaked delinquents that study day and night to make currant their counterfeit conditions. 6. And lastly advise to the Parliament to go on with alacrity but not one foot but to God, to heavenly ends, divine rules, apparant truths, in the churches walkes, and then they shall not want the protection of the Almighty.

R. R., Worthy gentleman in York-shire.

October 1642

[8] p.Signed: RR.Signatures: A⁴.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Conscientious, serious theological and legal quæres, propounded to the twice-dissipated, self-created anti-Parliamentary Westminster juncto, and its Members. To convince them of, humble them for, convert them from their transcendent treasons, rebellions, perjuries, violences, oppressive illegal taxes, excises, militiaes, imposts; destructive councils, proceedings against their lawfull Protestant hereditarie kings, the old dissolved Parliament, the whole House of Lords, the majoritie of their old secured, secluded, imprisoned fellow-Members, the counties, cities, boroughs, freemen, commons, Church, clergie of England, their Protestant brethren, allies; contrary to all their oathes, protestations, vowes, leagues, covenants, allegiance, remonstrances, declarations, ordinances, promises, obligations to them, the fundamental laws, liberties of the land; and principles of the true Protestant religion; and to perswade them now at last to hearken to and embrace such counsels, as tend to publike unitie, safetie, peace, settlement, and their own salvation. / By William Prynne Esq; a bencher of Lincolns Inne.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1660

[2], 48, [2] p.With a final errata leaf.Annotation on Thomason copy: "9ber [i.e. November] 5".Reprod...

Divine observations upon the London-ministers letter against toleration:: by his synodicall, priest-byter-all, nationall, provinciall, classicall, congregationall, superlative, un-erring, clericall, accademicall holynesse. reverend yongue Martin Mar-Priest, sonne, and heire to old Martin Metrapolitane. Wherin the toleration of his sacred person with the whole Independent fraternity, (by what name or title soever dignify'd or distinguished, whether Anabaptists, Brownists, or the like,) is justifyed by the reasons of the London-ministers, which they urge against toleration; and themselves, by their own reasoning, condemned. The reverend authour desires such as have received offence at the 6, 7, and 8 pages in his Ordinance for tythes dismounted, to repaire for satisfaction to the last clause hereof.

Overton, Richard, fl. 1646.

January 1646

16 p.Martin Mar-Priest = Richard Overton.The imprint is false.A reply to: A letter of the ministers ...

A letter concerning confession and absolution:: written to a friend som yeers since. And now proposed to the consideration of the gathered churches in London. Imprimatur, John Downame.

T. S.

January 1650

5, 4-13, [1] p.Signed at end: T. S.Text continuous despite pagination.Annotation on Thomason copy: "...

The Gloucester-shire ministers testimony to the truth of Jesus Christ, and to the Solemne League and Covenant; as also, against the errours, heresies, and blasphemies of these times, and the toleration of them. Sent to the ministers within the province of London, subscribers of the former testimony. Together with a letter annexed, from a faithfull minister, to a friend of his in London.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Signed: I.W.Annotation on Thomason copy: "March 28th".Reproduction of the original in the B...

A letter from a stranger to a minister, clearly shewing by the unerring light of nature and scripture, not only what sin is and has done to angels and men, and why the one cannot, and how and by whom the other is delivered therefrom, and what is expected from 'em thereupon, and what return has been made for the same: but how antichristianism, by the brightness of our Lords coming, seems to be dwindling into nothing; mauger all opposition, of cunning selfish men. And that the great revolution (so much in expectation, and so assured to us by divine revelation) is near approaching; and what preceeds it, and will attend it, and how all are concern'd in it; and what they, but the clergy especially, are to do in order thereunto, to qualify and fit themselves for it. The secrets of the Lord are with them that fear him.

8 p.Caption title.Imprint from Wing.Copy torn with loss of text.Reproduction of the original in the ...

A description of the prophets, apostles, and ministers of Christ, and also of those called ministers of England, by men which say they are ministers of Christ, but are found to be blasphemers and lyars, and none of the ministers of Christ Iesus; and wherein the difference plainly appears, and they made manifest. With an exhortation to the people of England; to forsake them, their blind-guides, and to follow Christ Iesus, the shepard of their souls; the way, the truth, and life, who faith, come learn of me, for I am meek and lowly, ... / Given forth to undeceive the simple hearted; by him whose name in the flesh, is, Henry Clark.

Clark, Henry, 17th cent.

January 1655

[2], 28 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 7th".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

Covenant-renouncers, desperate-apostates opened in two letters, written by a Christian friend, to Mr. William Gurnal of Lavenham in the county of Suffolk : which may indefinitely serve as an admonition to all such Presbyterian ministers, or others, who have forced their consciences, not only to leap over, but to renounce their Solemn Covenant-obligation, to endeavor a reformation according to God's Word, and the extirpation of all prelatical superstition, and contrary thereunto, conform to those superstitious vanities, agianst which they had so solemnly sworn ... : together with an appendix concerning the Church of England in general.

Gurnall, William, 1617-1679.

January 1665

35 p.Errata: p. 35.Place of publication suggested by Wing.Reproduction of original in the British Li...

A Letter of the Presbyterian ministers in the city of London presented the first of Jan. 1645, to the reverend Assembly of Divines, sitting at Westminster, by authority of Parliament, against toleration : now re-printed with some animadversions thereon.

January 1668

[4], 11 p.Westminster Assembly (1643-1652)Reproduction of original in Union Theological Seminary Lib...

A new letter, to all drunkards, whoremongers, thieves, disobedience to parents, swearers, lyers, &c.: containing a serious and earnest exhortation, that they would forsake their evil ways. Shewing also, how many inconveniences the practice of these vices brings upon them, as impairation of good name, destruction of health, ruin in estate, making themselves worse than beasts; rendring themseves clowns and fools, and edious to God and all good men, bringing themselves to untimely ends, and many more inconveniences; but, what is worst of all, ruin both of soul and body in the world to come unless repented of. : To which is added, some rules how to lay the foundation of repentance aright, and how, by the grace of God, to perfect the same. : With exhortations to put all in practice. / By J.F.

J. F.

January 1696

15 p."Licens'd, April 15. 1695. D. Poplar. And entred [sic] according to order.""Courteous reader, i...

To the lavv, and to the testimonie: or, A proposall of certain cases of conscience by way of quære; chiefly touching the publick worship of the New Testament; and other things either necessary or profitable for Christianity; presented to those churches and societies of Christians, which professe the Scripture of the Old and New Testament for the only rule of faith and manners. Wherein the true and genuine way to reconcile Christians is laid open / translated out of Latine into English by a lover of truth and peace.

Lover of truth and peace.

January 1648

[14], 98, [4] p.Final leaves = The author's admonition.Annotation on Thomason copy: "march 20"; the ...

Truths defender, and errors reprover: or A briefe discoverie of feined Presbyterie dilated and unfolded in 3. distinct chapters. The first, shewing what English Presbyterie is. The second declareth what the failings and errings are, in the practise of those that have constitution by Ordinance of Parliament. The third chapter discovereth the conceited fancies, of such as minde not Parliamentary directions, either for their own constitution or execution and yet denominate themselves Presbyterians. And both parties being found guilty of transgression, are admonished to repentance, according to the rule of the word of the Lord, that commandeth his servants, saying, Thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sinne upon him, or as it is in the margent, or thou beare not sinne for him Levit. 19. 17. And also Capt. Norwoods declaration, proved an abnegation of Christ. / By J.G. a servant to, and lover of the truth.

Graunt, John, of Bucklersbury.

January 1651

[4], 16 p.The epistle dedicatorie signed: John Graunt.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 2".Reprodu...

An apology for the ministers of the county of Wilts, in their actings at the election of Members for the approaching Parliament.: In answer to a letter sent out of the said county, pretending to lay open the dangerous designes of the clergy, in reference to the approaching Parliament. Wherein is shewed, the notorious falshood of the said letter: how injurious it is to the gentlemen elected: and the dangerous designe of it against the ministry. By some of the defamed ministers of the Gospel in the same county. Humphrey Chambers, D.D. John Strickland. Adoniram Bifield. Peter Ince.

Chambers, Humphrey, 1598 or 9-1662.
Strickland, John, 1600 or 1601-1670.
Byfield, Adoniram, d. 1660.
Ince, Peter, b. 1614 or 1615.

January 1654

[2], 28, [2] p.A reply to "The copy of a letter sent out of Wiltshire, to a gentleman in London" by ...

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...

A letter of spirituall advice written to Mr. Stephen Marshall in his sicknesse by one of his brethren in the clergy, Mart. I, M DC XLIII.

One of his brethren in the clergy.
Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.

January 1643

18 p.An attack on Marshall's Presbyterian views.Reproduction of original in the Trinity College Libr...

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