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Order of the Divines
All of the Writings of the Divines
About this Collection
This is the most exhaustive collection on the internet of all of the writings of the Westminster divines that are in English and can be read online for free. 113 of the 160 members and commissioners that are known to have at some point attended the Westminster Assembly over its ten year plus span (1643-1653+), have writings available on the internet. Of these divines, 538 of their writings are completely available online and the table of contents and publication info is available for another 355 of their writings.
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Order of the Divines
The Westminster Assembly (11,4)
Scottish Commissioners (6, non-voting Presbyterians)
Baillie, Robert (6,6)
Gillespie, George (13,0)
Henderson, Alexander (10,2)
Johnston, Archibald (1,0) Ruling Elder
Rutherford, Samuel (20,1)
Members of the civil House of Lords (2)
Edward, Howard (0,1)
Wharton, Philip (0,2)
Members of the civil House of Commons (16)
Cook, John (2,6) Erastian non-Erastian (18,0) Rouse, Francis
Evelyn, John (0,5) Erast., Indep. Presb., Erast. (8,8) Rudyerd, Benjamin
Fiennes, Nathaniel (5,0) Erast., Indep. Erastian (0,4) St. John, Oliver
Glynne, John (5,0) Presb., Erastian Erastian (6,0) Seldon, John
Hesilrige, Arthur (3,6) Erastian, Indep. Indep. (8,3) Vane, Henry
Maynard, John (0,2) Presb., Erastian (0,1) Wheeler, William
Pierrepont, William (0,1) (1,2) White, John
Pym, John (3,25) Presbyterian Erastian (1,0) Whitelock, Bulstrode
English Clergy (89)
Arrowsmith, John (3,2) (1,0) Hoyle, Joshua
Ashe, Simeon (6,6) (3,0) Jackson, John
Bolton, Samuel (2,3) (3,15) Ley, John
Bond, John (6,6) Erast., conf. in 1660 (13,0) Lightfoot, John
Bowles, Oliver (1,0) (31,0) Marshall, Stephen
Bridge, William (5,0) Independent (5,0) Maynard, John
Burges, Cornelius (4,11) Assessor (1,8) Newcomen, Matthew
Burgess, Anthony (8,6) Indep. Independent (1,9) Nye, Philip
Burroughs, Jeremiah (26,7) Indep. Assessor (8,5) Palmer, Herbert
Byfield, Adoniram (1,2) non-voting scribe (0,1) Perne, Andrew
Byfield, Richard (0,6) (0,1) Pickering, Benjamin
Calamy, Sr., Edmund (25,1) (0,3) Price, William
Carter, John (2,0) (1,0) Proffet, Nicholas
Carter, Thomas (0,1) (1,1) Rathband, William
Carter, William (1,2) Independent Conf. in 1660 (6,1) Reynolds, Edward
Caryl, Joseph (6,21) Indep. non-voting scribe (0,1) Roborough, Henry
Case, Thomas (5,13) (1,2) Scudder, Henry
Cawdrey, Daniel (4,10) (4,2) Seaman, Lazarus
Chambers, Humphrey (1,3) (12,7) Sedgwick, Obadiah
Cheynell, Francis (9,1) Independent (1,2) Simpson, Sidrach
Coleman, Thomas (1,2) Erastian (0,1) Smith, Peter
Conant, John (1,0) (2,6) Spurstowe, William
Corbet,Edward (1,0) (0,3) Staunton, Edmund
De la Marche, Jean (1,0) Independent (10,1) Sterry, Peter
Downing, Calybute (2,4) (1,4) Strickland, John
Dury, John (11,20) (2,11) Strong, William
Featley, Daniel (15,3) Epsicopalian (1,7) Taylor, Francis
Ford,Thomas (6,0) (0,1) Temple, Thomas
Foxcroft, John (1,0) (2,1) Thorowgood, Thomas
Gataker, Thomas (29,4) (0,3) Tozer, Henry
Gibson, Samuel (2,0) (6,2) Tuckney, Anthony
Goodwin, Thomas (12,0) Independent Moderator (9,1) Twisse, William
Gouge, William (19,1) Assessor (0,4) Valentine, Thomas
Gower, Stanley (1,0) (4,8) Vines, Richard
Greene, John (1,4) Independent (15,1) Walker, George
Greenhill, William (2,2) Indep. scribe, conf. in 1660 (18,2) Wallis, John
Hall, Henry (1,0) (2,0) Ward, John
Hardwick, Humphrey (1,1) (0,2) Westfield, Thomas
Harris, Robert (1,0) (0,1) Whitaker, Jeremiah
Herle, Charles (4,0) Moderator Assessor (5,1) White, John
Heyrick, Richard (2,1) Conformed in 1660 (0,1) Wilkinson, Sr., Henry
Hickes, Gaspar (0,3) (0,3) Wilkinson, Jr., Henry
Hill, Thomas (11,0) (3,0) Wilson, Thomas
Hodges, Thomas (1,3) (0,2) Woodcock, Thomas
. (1,1) Young, Thomas
Works by Multiple Members
Various Members (3,2)
Smectymnuus (2,0)
The Dissenting Brethren (1,1)
All of the Writings of the Westminster Divines
The Westminster Assembly
The Standards
The Confession of Faith Buy 1648
The Shorter Catechism Buy 1658
The Larger Catechism Buy 1658
On Church Government
A Directory for Church Government and Ordination of ministers, to be examined against the Next General Assembly Buy 1645
The Form of Church Government to be used in the Church of England and Ireland : agreed upon by the Lord’s and Commons assembled in Parliament, after advice had with the Assembly of Divines Buy 1645
The Humble Advice of the Assembly Concerning Church Government Buy
Propositions Concerning Church Government and Ordination of Ministers, Transcribed, Buy 1647
Other Documents
The Proceedings of the Assembly of Divines upon the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of England ToC Buy
Contra the Dissenting Brethren
The Reasons Presented by the Dissenting Brethren Against Certain Propositions Concerning Presbyterial Government. And the proofs of them voted by the Assembly of divines, sitting by authority of Parliament, at Westminster. Together with the answer of the Assembly of divines to those reasons of dissent Buy 1648
The Answer of the Assembly of Divines by Authority of Parliament now Sitting at Westminster Unto the reasons Given in to this Assembly by the Dissenting Brethren of their not Bringing in a Model of their Way Buy 1645
A Declaration
A Short Declaration of the Assembly of Divines, by way of detestation of this abominable and blasphemous opinion, that God is, and hath an hand in, and is the author of the sinfulness of his people; mentioned in a book entitled, ‘Comfort for believers, about their sins and troubles’. Together with the orders of both Houses of Parliament for the burning of the said book by the hand of the common hangman, ToC Buy
Letters
The Humble Answer of the Divines… at the Treaty at Newport in the Isle of Wight, to the second paper delivered to them by his Majesty, Oct. 6, 1648, about Episcopal government: Delivered to his Majesty, Oct. 17 Buy
A Letter from the Assembly of Divines in England… to the Belgic, French, Helvetian, and other Reformed Churches ToC Buy
A Petition to Parliament
A Copy of the Petition of the Divines of the Assembly, delivered to both Houses of Parliament, July 19, 1643, together, with the Houses’ answer to the said petition ToC Buy
An Order of the Assembly
June 30, 1645. According to an order from the Honorable House of Commons to the Assembly of Divines, desiring them to set Tuesday the first of July apart, and to appoint several churches to meet in, to seek God for a blessing on our armies and forces now in the west, it is ordered by the Assembly… Buy 1645, 1 page
Scottish Commissioners
Baillie, Robert 1559-1662
Sermons
Errors and Induration are the Great Sins and the Great Judgments of the Time: a sermon, July 30, 1645, the day of the Monthly Fast Buy 1645
Satan the Leader in Chief to All who Resist the Reparation of Sion: As it was Cleared in a Sermon to the Honorable House of Commons at Their Late Solemn Fast, Feb. 28, 1643 Buy
Books
Anabaptism, the true fountain of Independency, Brownism, Antinomianism, Familism, and the most of the other errors (which for the time do trouble the Church of England) unsealed. Also the questions of paedobaptism and dipping handled from Scripture. In a second part of the Dissuasive from the Errors of the Time ToC
An Historical Vindication of the Government of the Church of Scotland from the manifold base calumnies which the most malignant of the prelates did invent of old, and now lately have been published with great industry in two pamphlets at London. The one entitled ‘Issachar’s burden, etc.’ written and published at Oxford by John Maxwell, a Scottish prelate, excommunicated by the Church of Scotland, and declared an unpardonable incendiary by the parliaments of both kingdoms. The other falsely entitled ‘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 himself on his death-bed did confess and subscribe before many witnesses in a write hereunto annexed ToC
The Letters and Journals of Robert Baillie, 1637-1662, Containing an Impartial Account of Public Transactions, Civil, Ecclesiastic, and Military, both in England and Scotland, a period, perhaps, the most remarkable that is to be met with in the British History : With An Account of the Author’s Life Buy
A Parallel or Brief comparison of the liturgy with the mass-book, the breviary, the ceremonial, and other romish rituals. Wherein is clearly and shortly demonstrated, not only that the liturgy is taken for the most part word by word out of these antichristian writs; but also that not one of the most abominable passages of the mass can in reason be refused by any who cordially embrace the liturgy as now it stands, and is commented by the prime of our clergy. All made good from the testimonies of the most famous and learned liturgic writers both Romish and English, ToC
A Review of the Seditious Pamphlet Lately Published in Holland by Dr. Bramhell, pretended Bishop of London-Derry, entitled, ‘His fair warning against the Scots’ discipline’. In which, his malicious and most lying reports, to the great scandal of that government are fully and clearly refuted. As also, the Solemn League and Covenant of the three nations justified and maintained, 1649 ToC
A Scotch Antidote Against the English Infection of Arminianism, which little book may be (through God’s blessing) very useful to preserve those that are yet found in the faith, from the infection of Mr John Goodwin’s great book, 1652 ToC
The Unlawfulness and Danger of Limited Episcopacy, whereunto is subjoined a short reply to the modest advertiser and calm examinator of that treatise. As also the question of episcopacy discussed from Scripture and fathers, 1641 ToC
Gillespie, George 1613-1648
Sermons
A Sermon preached before the Honorable House of Commons at their late solemn fast Wed., Mar. 27, 1644 Buy
A Sermon preached before the right honorable the House of Lords in the Abbey Church at Westminster, upon Aug. 27, 1645, being the day appointed for solemn and public humiliation, whereunto is added a brotherly examination of some passages of Mr. Coleman’s late printed sermon upon Job 11:20, in which he has endeavored to strike at the root of all church-government Buy 1646
Tract
Reasons for which the Service Book ought to be Refused Buy
This was published anonymously, but Chris Coldwell has made the case that it was written by Gillespie.
Books
111 Propositions Concerning the Ministry and Government of the Church, 1647
Aaron’s Rod Blossoming, or, The divine ordinance of church-government vindicated so as the present Erastian controversy concerning the distinction of civil and ecclesiastical government, excommunication, and suspension, is fully debated and discussed, from the holy scripture, from the Jewish and Christian antiquities, from the consent of latter writers, from the true nature and rights of magistracy, and from the groundlessness of the chief objections made against the Presbyterial government in point of a domineering arbitrary unlimited power Buy 1646
An Assertion of the Government of the Church of Scotland in the points of Ruling-Elders and of the Authority of Presbyteries and Synods Buy 1641
A Dispute Against the English-Popish Ceremonies, obtruded upon the Church of Scotland. Wherein not only our own arguments against the same are strongly confirmed, but likewise the answers and defenses of our opposites, such as Hooker, Mortoune… Forbesse, etc. particularly confuted Buy 1637
Faces About, or, A Recrimination Charged upon Mr. John Goodwin in the point of fighting against God, and opposing the way of Christ, and a justification of the Presbyterian way in the particulars by him unjustly charged upon it: with other short animadversions upon his late book called [Theomachia] or, The grand imprudence of men running the hazard of fighting against God, etc. Buy
Chris Coldwell has made the case that Faces About was written by Gillespie, though EEBO has attributed it otherwise.
A Late Dialogue Betwixt a Civilian and a Divine Concerning the Present Condition of the Church of England, Transcribed Buy 1644
Wholesome Severity reconciled with Christian liberty. Or, the true resolution of a present controversy concerning liberty of conscience: Here you have the question stated, the middle way betwixt popish tyranny and schismatizing liberty approved, and also confirmed from Scripture, and the testimonies of divines, yea of whole churches: the chief arguments and exceptions used in The bloody tenant, The compassionate Samaritan, M.S. to A.S. etc. examined. Eight distinctions added for qualifying and clearing the whole matter. And in conclusion a paranetic to the five apologists for choosing accommodation rather than toleration, Dec. 16, 1644 Buy
This work was published anonymously. Chris Coldwell has argued for Gillespie’s authorship here.
Henderson, Alexander c.1583-1646
Speech
Sermons
A Sermon Preached to the Honorable House of Commons, at their late Solemn Fast, Wed., Dec. 27, 1643 Buy
A Sermon Preached before the House of Lords, Wed., May 28, 1645: Being the day appointed for solemn and public humiliation Buy
A Sermon Preached before the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament upon Thursday, July 18th, 1644: it being the day of public thanksgiving for the great mercy of God in the happy success of the forces of both kingdoms near York, against the enemies of King and Parliament Buy
A Sermon Preached by the Learned Mr. Alexander Henderson, before the sitting down of the General Assembly, August 12, 1639 ToC
Sermons, Prayers and Pulpit Addresses Buy edited by R. Thomson Martin, 1867
This has collection has many of Henderson’s discourses and prayers not elsewhere found.
Books
The Declaration of Mr. Alexander Henderson made upon his Death Bed, 1648
The Government and Order of the Church of Scotland, 1641
The Unlawfulness and Danger of Limited Prelacy: or Perpetual Precedence in the Church, briefly discovered, 1641 ToC
Johnston, Archibald bap. 1611, d. 1663 A Scottish ruling elder
Rutherford, Samuel c. 1600-1661
Individual Sermons
A Sermon Preached to the Honorable House of Commons: at Their Late Solemn Fast, Wed., Jan. 31, 1643 Buy
A Sermon Preached before the Right Honorable House of Lords, Wed., June 25, 1645, for the Solemn and Public Humiliation, 1645 Buy
Christ’s Napkin: or, A sermon preached in Kirkcubright at the Communion, May 12, 1633
Collections of Sermons
Fourteen Communion Sermons, with a preface and notes by A.A. Bonar Buy 1878
Quaint sermons of Samuel Rutherford Buy 1885
Catechism
A Catechism Containing the Sum of Christian Religion Buy 80 pages
Letters
Letters of Samuel Rutherford with a Sketch of his Life Buy edited by A. Bonar, 1848
Books
Christ Dying and Drawing Sinners to Himself, or, A Survey of our Savior in his Soul-Suffering, his Loveliness in his Death, and the Efficacy Thereof, delivered in sermons on John 12 Buy 1647
The Covenant of Life Opened, or, A Treatise of the Covenant of Grace Containing Something of the Nature of the Covenant of Works, the Sovereignty of God, the Extent of the Death of Christ … the covenant of grace … of surety or redemption between the Lord and the Son Jesus Christ, infants right to Jesus Christ and the seal of baptism, with some practical questions and observations HTML Buy 1655
The Due Right of Presbyteries or, A Peaceable Plea for the Government of the Church of Scotland, 1644
A Free Disputation Against Pretended Liberty of Conscience: Tending to resolve doubts moved by Mr. John Goodwin, John Baptist, Dr. Jeremy Taylor, the Belgic Arminians, Socinians, and other Authors Contending for Lawless liberty, or Licentious Toleration of Sects and Heresies Buy 1649
Lex, Rex: The Law and the Prince: a dispute for the just prerogative of king and people, containing the reasons and causes of the most necessary defensive wars of the kingdom of Scotland and of their expedition for the aid and help of their dear brethren of England: in which their innocency is asserted and a full answer is given to a seditious pamphlet entitled Sacro-Sancta Regum Majestas, or, The sacred and royal prerogative of Christian Kings, under the name of J. A. but penned by Jo. Maxwell the excommunicate P. Prelate: with a scriptural confutation of the ruinous grounds of W. Barclay, H. Grotius, H. Arnisœus, Ant. de Domi P. Bishop of Spalata, and of other late anti-magistratical royalists, as the author of Ossorianum, D. Fern, E. Symmons, the doctors of Aberdeen, etc., in 44 questions Buy 1644
The Power of Faith and Prayer Buy 1713, 88 pages
The Trial and Triumph of Faith: or, An Exposition of the History of Christ’s dispossessing of the daughter of the woman of Canaan. Delivered in sermons; in which are opened, the victory of faith; the condition of those that are tempted; the excellency of Jesus Christ and free grace; and some special grounds and principles of libertinism and antinomian errors Buy 1652
Members of the House of Lords
Edward, Howard †1675
Authorship Uncertain
Poems, and Essays: with a Paraphrase on Cicero’s Lælius, or Of friendship ToC
Wharton, Philip 1613-1696
Speeches
The Two Speeches of the Lord Wharton, spoken in Guild-Hall, Oct. 27, 1642, in which are contained a full and true relation of the battle between the two armies at Kinton ToC
The Lord Wharton’s speech, to the petitioners for peace: on Dec. 8, at Habberdasher’s Hall, in London. With the true relation of all their proceedings therein. Also the lord Mayor’s message to them, concerning the delivering their petition to the Parliament. With many more remarkable passages ToC
Members of the House of Commons
Cook, John bap. 1608, d. 1660
Books
A True Relation of Mr. John Cook’s passage by sea from Wexford to Kinsale in that great storm Jan. 5: Wherein is related the strangeness of the storm, and the frame of his spirit in it. Also the vision that he saw in his sleep, and how it was revealed that he should be preserved, which came to pass very miraculously. Likewise a relation of a dream of a Protestant lady in Poland, which is in part come to pass, the remainder being to begin this year 1650 ToC
A True Relation of Mr. Justice Cook’s passage by sea from Wexford to Kinsaile and of the great storm and eminent danger that he with others were in, with the wonderful appearance of the power and goodness of God in their deliverance according as it was revealed to him in a dream: as also M. Deedate with other witnesses (in Genevah) opinion concerning dreams occasioned by a remarkeable prophetic dream of a Protestant marques daughter in Poland ToC
A Union of Hearts, between the King’s most excellent Majesty, the Lords and Commons in Parliament, Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Army under his command; the Assembly, and every honest man that desires a sound and durable peace, accompanied with speedy justice and piety. By way of respective apologies, so far as Scripture and reason may be judges ToC
Unum necessarium: or, The poor man’s case: being an expedient to make provision of all poor people in the Kingdom. Humbly presented to the higher powers: begging some angelic ordinance for the speedy abating of the prizes of corn, without which, the ruin of many thousands (in human judgment) is inevitable. In all humility propounding, that the readiest way is a suppression or regulation of innes and ale-houses, where half the barley is wasted in excess: proving them by law to be all in a præmunire, and the grand concernment, that none which have been notoriously disaffected, and enemies to common honesty and civility, should sell any wine, strong ale, or beer, but others to be licensed by a committee in every county, upon recommendation of the minister, and such of the inhabitants in every parish, where need requires, that have been faithful to the public. Wherein there is a hue-and-cry against drunkards, as the most dangerous antinomians: and against ingrossers, to make a dearth, and cruel misers, which are the caterpillars and bane of this kingdom ToC
The Vindication of the Law: so far forth as scripture and right reason may be judge, and speedy justice (which exalts a nation) may be advanced. Wherein is declared what manner of persons Christian magistrates, judges, and lawyers ought to be ToC
What the Independents would have, or, A character, declaring some of their tenets and their desires to disabuse those who speak ill of that they know not ToC
Evelyn, John 1601-1685
Colonel Fiennes’ reply to a pamphlet entitled, An answer to Colonel Nathaniel Fiennes relation concerning his surrender of the city and castle of Bristol by Clem. Walker: which said answer is here reprinted verbatim ToC
An Extraordinary Deliverance, from a cruel plot, and bloody massacre contrived by the Malignants in Bristol, for the delivering up the said city to Prince Rupert and his forces: but discovered by God’s goodness two hours before it should have been acted, the chief conspirators taken, and imprisoned in the castle. Fully and exactly related in a letter from Colonel Fine’s commander in chief there, to the Right Honorable the Lord Say; and three letters more, read at a conference of the Lords and Commons on Tuesday, March 14, 1642, Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters shall be forthwith printed and published ToC
Master Fynes’ speech in Parliament: touching the proffer of the city of London by the Lord Mayor: on Feb. 17, 1641. to disburse 60,000 l. towards the suppressing the rebellion in Ireland ToC
Treason’s Masterpiece, or, A conference held at Whitehall between Oliver, the late usurper, and a committee of the then pretended Parliament who desired him to take upon him the title of King of England: wherein many of the leading men of those times did, by unanswerable arguments, assert and prove monarchy to be the only legal ancient, and necessary form of government in these kingdoms ToC
Unparalleled reasons for abolishing Episcopacy. 1. It will assure his Majesty’s authority royal. 2. Increase his revenue. 3. Settle a good union in his Majesty’s own kingdoms, and between them and other reformed churches. 4. Cause a good understanding betweene his Majesty and his people ToC
Fiennes, Nathaniel 1607/8-1669
Speeches
Letter
Colonel Fiennes’ Letter to my Lord General concerning Bristol
Book
Glynne, John 1603-1666
Speech
Book
Master Glyn’s report, July 21, 1641: The Case of the Vintners, the whole profit that the King made of the project of forty shillings upon the ton, was in three years, but…
Hesilrige, Arthur 1601-1661
Speeches
Sir Arthur Hesilrige’s speech in Parliament concerning the bill passed against plurality of livings, that no clergy man shall have above one living except he be servant to the King ToC
Sir Arthur Hesilrige’s speech in Parliament Jan. 5, whereby he clears himself of the Articles of high treason exhibited against himself, the Lord Kimbolton, Mr. I. Pym, Mr. Hampden, Mr. Stroud and M. Hollis by His Majesty on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1641 [1642]: whereunto is added Master Pim’s speech in Parliament concerning the vote of the House of Commons for his discharge upon the accusation of high treason exhibited against himself and others ToC
Letters
A Letter from Sir Arthur Haselrige in Portsmouth to an honorable member of the late Parliament
A Letter from Sir Arthur Hesilrige to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons: of a great victory obtained by the Parliament’s forces in Northumberland, where were taken prisoners Colonel Grey, Sir Richard Tempest, commanders in chief, Sir Francis Ratcliff, Sir Gervas Lucas, and divers lieutenant colonels, and other officers and gentlemen of quality, above three hundred soldiers, and between five and six hundred horses, and many arms, as by the list bearing date July 1, 1648, appears. Together with Colonel Lilburn’s letter to Sir Arthur Hesilrige. July 5, 1648 ToC
Sir Arthur Hesilrige’s Letter to the honorable committee of Lords and Commons at Derby-House: concerning the revolt and recovery of Tinmouth-castle. In which action, Lieutenant Col: Lilburn (Governor of the castle) was slain, with diverse seamen and others ToC
Books
Lieut. Colonel John Lilb. tried and cast: or, his case and craft discovered: Wherein is showed the grounds and reasons of the Parliament’s proceeding, in passing the act of banishment against him, and wherefore since his coming over he has been committed to the Tower by the Parliament. Here likewise, is laid open the partial, corrupt, and illegal verdicts of his juries, both the former and the later. Being to satisfy all those in the nation that are truly godly, and wel-affected to the peace of the Commonwealth: and to stop the mouths of others; proving, what is done in order to his present imprisonment, is according to the rules of justice and equity contained in the moral law of God, and nature, or sound natural reason ToC
Musgrave Muzzled: or The Traducer Gagged. Being a just vindication of the Right Honorable Sr. Arthur Hesilrige, and all other persons herein concerned. From the scandalous imputations, and forged articles exhibited by John Musgrave ToC
Sir Arthur Haselrige’s meditations, or, The Devil looking over Durham
Maynard, John 1604-1690
Speech
A Speech Spoken by an Honorable Knight in the House of Commons: upon the delivery of the city petition, Tues. June 27, 1648 ToC
Letter
The Humble Plea and Protest, of Sr. John Maynard knight of the Bath and a (late member of the honorable House of Commons, etc. Being the copy of his letter and protest, sent unto the Lords, Feb. 14, 1647 ToC
Pierrepont, William 1607/8-1678
The True Copy of a Speech delivered by the Honorable William Perpoynt, second son to the right Honorable the Earle of Kingstone, against Sr. Robert Berkley, Knight, one of the justices of the Kings Bench, in maintenance of their accusation of high treason, and other great misdemeanors, at a conference of both Houses in the Painted Chamber, July 6, 1641 ToC
Pym, John 1584-1643
Speeches
A Declaration and Vindication of John Pym Esquire: concerning the diverse aspersions which have been cast upon him by sundry base and scandalous pamphlets, and by diverse malignants, and people ill-affected to the good of the Commonwealth. Showing his continuall fidelity and integrity towards His Majesty, and the High Court of Parliament, for the good of this Kingdom, and other His Majesty’s dominions ToC
The Declaration of John Pym Esquire upon the whole matter of the charge of high treason against Thomas Earle of Strafford, April 12, 1641 with An argument of law concerning the bill of attainder of high treason of the said Earle of Strafford, before a committee of both Houses of Parliament, in Westminster Hall by Mr. St. John His Majesties solicitor General, on Thursday, April 29, 1641 ToC
A Declaration of the Grievances of the Kingdom delivered in Parliament ToC
A Declaration Presented to the House of Commons with a speech delivered at conference with the Lords, January 25, 1641: by occasion of the petitions from the city of London and the counties of Middlesex, Essex, and Hartford, ToC
The First Speech of Master Pym, the last Parliament: Concerning liberty of Parliament. Generals concerning religion. Generals concerning civil government ToC
The Heads of a Conference: delivered by Mr. Pym at a committee of both Houses, June 24, 1641 ToC
The Kingdom’s Manifestation: wherein a course may be taken for us and our posterity, to enjoy peace and truth together, with the propagation of the Gospel; with certain considerations conducing thereunto. Delivered in a speech ToC
Master Pym’s Speech to the Lords in Parliament, sitting in Westminster Hall, April 12, 1641 ToC
A Most Learned and Religious Speech Spoken by Mr. Pym, at a conference of both Houses of Parliament, Sept. 23, Declaring unto them the necessity and benefit of the union of his Majesty’s three kingdoms, England, Scotland, and Ireland in matters of religion and church-government. Also certain passages at a committee in the Exchequor Chamber concerning coining of farthings now in the hands of the Lord Mowbray, and Montravers: together with some remarkable passages from Chester, and words betwixt Prince Robert and his Excellence Robert Earle of Essex. Henry Elsing Cler. Parl. D. Com ToC
Mr. Pym, his speech in Parliament, on Sat, Feb. 19, concerning the passing of the bill in the Commons House, for the present pressing of 15,000 men, to be immediately transported for Ireland. Which bill was that evening sent up to the Lords for their assent, and was by them also consented unto, and passed accordingly ToC
Mr. Pym, his speech. On Tue., Feb. 8, to the Lords, at a conference of both Houses, concerning the petition of the knights and gentry of the county of Kent. Delivered to the Lords, Feb. 9, 1642 ToC
Mr. Pim’s Speech, delivered at a conference between both Houses, concerning diverse petitions presented to the House of Commons, he being appointed to manage that conference. Jan. 25, 1641 ToC
Mr. Pym’s speech in Parliament the Jan. 25, 1641 against the bishops’ charge, hastening their trial
Mr. Pym’s speech to the Lords in Parliament: Sitting in Westminster Hall, on the trial of Thomas Earle of Strafford, April 12, 1641 ToC
A Remonstrance or Declaration Presented to the honorable House of Commons concerning the grievances of the kingdom delivered in Parliament by John Pym, Esquire, April 6, 1643 ToC
A Speech Delivered by Mr. Pym, at a conference of both Houses; occasioned from diverse instructions, resolved upon by the House of Commons, and presented to the Lords, and read by Sir Henry Vayne. Discovering the dangers and miseries the three kingdoms are liable unto, by reason of his Majesty’s evil counselors as the effects does declare. As also, the justice, reasonableness, and necessity of changing them ToC
A Speech Delivered in Parliament, by a worthy member thereof, and a most faithful well-wisher to the Church and Commonwealth: concerning the grievances of the kingdom ToC
The Speech or Declaration of John Pym, Esq. etc ToC
The Speech or Declaration of John Pym, Esquire after the recapitulation or summing up of the charge of high-treason, against Thomas, Earl of Strafford, April 12, 1641 ToC
The Substance of Mr. Pym’s speech: to the Lords in Parliament. Nov. 9, 1641 ToC
Two Speeches delivered in Parliament: The one, by Master Pym, March 11, The other, by Master Hollis the 21st, both worthy members of the House of Commons; Wherein, they desire a speedy course to be taken for rectifying of the grievances, and punishing enormous crimes in this kingdom; as also, the bringing of the attorney-general to his answer ToC
Two speeches made by John Pym Esquire; the one after the articles of the charge against the Earle of Strafford were read. The other, after the articles of the articles of the charge against Sir George Ratcliffe were read ToC
A Worthy Speech made by Master Pym, to the Lords on Friday, Dec. 31, concerning an information against the Lord Digby. Wherein is discovered the dangerous effects of the said information, if not suddenly prevented, against the royal power prerogative of the King, and privileges of Parliament. In the free votes and proceedings thereof ToC
Letter
The copy of a letter written unto Sir Edward Dering, lately put out of the house, and committed unto the Tower, Feb. 2. 1641: His books censured to be burnt by the common executioner, for his strange unadvised and sudden differing from himself, and opposing the whole House, Feb. 4, 1641 ToC
Books
A Discovery of the Great Plot for the Utter Ruin of the city of London, and the Parliament: As it was at large made known by John Pym, Esq; on Thursday, June 8, 1643, at a Common-hall ToC
Mr. Pym’s Vindication in Parliament of the Accusation of High Treason, exhibited against him and the Lord Kimbolton, and the other four members: As also the Kings Majesty’s replication to the Lords and Commons in Parliament. With a declaration by the Lords and Commons in Parliament. ToC
Rouse, Francis 1579-1658
Speeches
Mr. Rouse’s speech before the Lords at the transmission of Dr. Cossens March 16, 1640
Psalter
The Psalms of David set forth in English Meter by Francis Rous, 1643
Books
The Diseases of the Time, attended by their remedies
The Heavenly Academy, 1638
Oil of Scorpions. The Miseries of these times turned into medicines and curing themselves
The Only Remedy that can cure a people, when all other remedies fail
Thule, or Virtue’s history [about the arts]
Treatises and Meditations Dedicated to the Saints, and to the Excellent Throughout the Three Nations, 1657
Rudyerd, Benjamin 1572-1658
Speeches
Five Speeches in the High and Honorable Court of Parliament by Sir Benjamin Rudyerd; printed according to his own true copies, the former being absurdly false ToC
A Most Worthy Speech spoken in the House of Commons by Sir Beniamin Rudyerd, desiring a happy union between the King and his Parliament without effusion of blood, July 9, 1641 ToC
Sir Benjamin Rudyerd’s speech in behalf of the clergy and of parishes miserably destitute of instruction, through want of maintenance. Confirmed by the testimonies of Bishop Jewel, Master Perkins, and Sir Henry Spelman
Sir Benjamin Rudyerd’s speech made in answer to the Spanish and French ambassadors’ request for our soldiers at their disbanding, Aug. 28, 1641 ToC
A speech delivered in Parliament by Sir Benjamin Rudyard
The Speeches of Sr. Benjamin Rudyerd in the high Court of Parliament ToC
Two Speeches in Parliament, the one concerning religion, and fit men to be chosen for the Assembly: the other concerning a West Indie Association at a Committee of the whole House in the Parliament ToC
Two Speeches in the House of Commons: the first, concerning a contribution for the poor, naked, hunger-starved English, sent out of Ireland into England. The second, concerning toleration of religion in Ireland ToC
Two Speeches by Sir Benjamin Rudyard concerning the Palatinate
Two Worthy Speeches Spoken in the House of Commons by Sir Benjamin Rvdyard, at several times ToC
A Worthy Speech Spoken in the House of Commons, July, 1642 ToC
St. John, Oliver 1598-1673
Speeches
Master St. John’s Speech in Parliament on Monday, Jan. 17, concerning the charge of treason then exhibited to the bishops, formerly accused by the House of Commons, 1641 ToC
Mr. St. John’s Speech, or argument in Parliament: showing, whether a man may be a judge, and a witness in the same cause. By way of preface, I shall return a distinction between a doubtfull and a scrupulous conscience ToC
Books
An Argument of Law concerning the bill of attainder of high-treason of Thomas Earle of Strafford: at a conference in a committee of both Houses of Parliament ToC
The Case of Oliver St. John, Esq. concerning his actions during the late trouble ToC
Selden, John 1584-1654
Tracts
Tracts Written by John Seldon Buy 1683
Books
The Dissertation of John Selden, Annexed to Fleta, trans. Robert Kelham, 1771
Of the Dominion, or, Ownership of the Sea, Two Books, trans. Marchamont Nedham, 1652
Of the Judicature in Parliaments, postumous treatise
Titles of Honor Buy 1614
Vane, Henry 1632-1662
Speeches
The Substance of what Sir Henry Vane intended to have spoken upon the scaffold, on Tower-Hill, at the time of execution, June 14, 1662, published to prevent false reports ToC
Letter
A Letter from Sir Henry Vane to Sir Arthur Haselrige: Dated Feb. 23, 1659
Document
The Proceeds of the Protector (so called) and his Council against Sir Henry Vane, Knight: A late eminent Member of the Council of State of the Common-wealth of England: as touching his imprisonment in the Isle of Wight. Together with his testimony delivered in writing to the said Protector, by way of a peculiar address to himself, and faithful advice of an old friend and acquaintance. Faithfully transcribed and attested out of the original copy’s, and published by a real well-wisher to Sion’s prosperity and England’s liberty ToC
Books
A Pilgrimage into the Land of Promise, by the light of the vision of Jacob’s ladder and faith, or, A serious search and prospect into life eternal pointing out the way and discovering the passage out of mans mutable state of life, into a state of immutable righteousness and glory, through the knowledge of Christ in spirit, 1662 ToC
The Retired Man’s Meditations, or, The mystery and power of godliness
Two Treatises: both written by Sir Henry Vane, Knight in the time of his imprisonment
Wheeler, William 1601-1666
Authorship Uncertain
A List of Some chief works which Mr. William Wheeler offered to undertake he having already often performed many of them, and being able to demonstrate his sufficiency for the rest ToC
White, John 1590-1645
Speeches
Mr. White’s speech in Parliament on Monday, Jan. 17 concerning the trial of the 12 bishops, 1641
A Speech of Mr. John White counselor at law, made in the Commons House of Parliament concerning Episcopacy ToC
Book
The First Century of Scandalous, malignant priests, made and admitted into benefices by the prelates, in whose hands the ordination of ministers and government of the church has been. Or, A narration of the causes for which the Parliament has ordered the sequestration of the benefices of several ministers complained of before them, for viciousness of life, errors in doctrine, contrary to the articles of our religion, and for practicing and pressing superstitious innovations against law, and for malignancy against the Parliament. Nov. 17, 1643 ToC
Whitelock, Bulstrode 1605-1675
A Journal of the Swedish Embassy During 1653-1654
General Assembly Members
Arrowsmith, John 1602-1659
Sermons
The Covenant Avenging Sword Brandished Buy
Commentary
Theanthrōpos, or, God-Man: being an exposition upon the first eighteen verses of the first chapter of the Gospel according to St. John. Wherein, is most accurately and divinely handled, the divinity and humanity of Jesus Christ; proving Him to be God and man, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father: to the confutation of several heresies both ancient and modern ToC
Book
A Chain of Principles; Or, An Orderly Concatenation of Theological Aphorisms and Exercitations; Wherein the Chief Heads of Christian Religion are Asserted and Improved Buy
Ashe, Simeon d. 1662
Sermons
Christ the Riches of the Gospel, and the hope of Christians. A sermon preached at the funeral of Mr William Spurstow, the only child of Dr Spurstow, March 10, 1654 ToC
Good Courage Discovered, and Encouraged: in a Sermon preached before the commanders of the military forces, of the renowned city of London, May 17, 1642 ToC
Gray Hairs Crowned with Grace. A Sermon Preached Aug. 1, 1654 at the Funeral of Thomas Gataker ToC
Living Loves betwixt Christ and dying Christians. A Sermon Preached, June 6, 1654
Religious Covenanting Directed, and Covenant-Keeping persuaded: presented, in a Sermon, Jan. 14, 1645. Upon which day the Solemn League and Covenant was renewed by them and their officers, with prayer and fasting, at Michael Basing-shaw, London ToC
Real Thankfulness, or, A Sermon preached upon Nov. 2, 1645 at a public thanksgiving for the taking in of the towns and castles of Caermarthen and Mounmouth in Wales ToC
Books
Primitive Divinity, a Treatise on Divine Contentment Buy
A True Relation, of the Most Chief Occurrences, at, and since the late battle at Newbery: until the disjunction of the three armies, of the Lord General, the Earle of Manchester, and Sir William Waller, together with the London brigade, under the command of Sir James Harrington. Published upon necessity, both to undeceive the mistaken multitude, and to vindicate the Earle of Manchester, from many undeserved aspersions commonly cast upon him, either through ignorance or prejudice, penned by Simeon Ash, who as his chaplain did wait upon his Lordship, in the western expedition ToC
Bolton, Samuel 1605/6-1654
Sermons
The Guard of the Tree of Life, or, A Sacramental Discourse showing a Christian’s priviledge in approaching to God in ordinances, duty in his sacramental approaches, danger if he do not sanctify God in them ToC Buy
A Tossed Ship making to Safe Harbor, or, A word in season to a sinking kingdom, wherein England’s case and cure, her burdens and comforts, her pressures and duties are opened and applied: in diverse sermons preached upon the public days of humiliation, out of that prophetical history, Matt 14:22-28 ToC
Books
The Arraignment of Error: or, A Discourse serving as a curb to restrain the Wantonness of Men’s Spirits in the Entertainment of Opinions; and as a compass, whereby we may sail in the search and finding of truth; distributed into six main questions ToC Buy
The Dead Saint Speaking to Saints and Sinners Living, in several treatises, never before published
The True Bounds of Christian Freedom, Or a Treatise wherein the rights of the law are vindicated, the liberties of grace maintained; and the several late opinions against the law are examined and confuted, Whereunto is annexed a discourse of the learned John Cameron, touching the three-fold Covenant of God with man, faithfully translated Buy 1656
Bond, John 1612-1676
Sermons
A Dawning in the West, As it was delivered in a Sermon before the House of Commons, upon their day of thanksgiving, for several victories in the west, etc. ToC
A Door of Hope, also holy and loyal activity, Two Treatises delivered in Several Sermons ToC
Eshcol, or Grapes (among) thorns. As they were delivered in a Thanksgiving Sermon, to the House of Commons ToC
Job in the West. As it was laid forth in two several sermons, at two public fasts, for the five associated western counties ToC
Salvation in a Mystery, or A Prospective Glass for England’s Case, a Sermon Buy
The State’s Stability, a sermon ToC
Books
The Downfall of Old Common-Counsel-Men: Being their great repulse at Guild-Hall last Friday by the committee, who extruded the old out of their corrupted offices, and elected new in their places. First, shewing their manifold corruptions, and unequal taxations, which they imposed chiefly on their poor parishioners, and connived on the rich, which has been too common an abuse used by them. Then exactly describing, how they oftentimes robbed the poor of their due, and detaining the charity of other men from them, have put it up in their own purses. Lastly, showing the manner of their arraignment at Guild-Hall, with the cause of their downfall, and the others uprising ToC
Bowles, Oliver c. 1577-1644
Sermon
Zeal for God’s House Quickened: or, A Sermon Preached before the
Assembly of Lords, Commons, and Divines, at their Solemn Fast, July 7, 1643. Expressing the eminency of zeal requisite in church reformers, on John 2:17, 1643, 24 pages
Bridge, William 1600/01-1671
Works of William Bridge ToC Buy
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The Five Dissenting Brethren
The Reasons of the Dissenting Brethren against the Third Proposition, concerning Presbyterial Government, Humbly Presented Buy 1645
A Copy of a Remonstrance Lately Delivered in to the Assembly by Thomas Goodwin. Jeremiah Burroughs, William Greenhill, William Bridge, Philip Nye, Sidrach Simson and William Carter, Declaring the grounds and reasons of their declining to bring in to the Assembly their model of church-government ToC Bu
Burges, Cornelius d. 1665
Sermons
Another Sermon preached to the House of Commons now assembled in Parliament, Nov. 5, 1641, wherein, among other things, are shown a list of some of the Popish traitors in England ToC
The Necessity of Agreement with God: opened in a Sermon preached to the House of Peers assembled in Parliament, upon Oct. 29, 1645, being the monthly fast ToC
Two Sermons Preached to the Honorable House of Commons… Nov. 17, 1640
Books
Baptismal Regeneration of Elect Infants professed by the Church of England, according to the Scriptures, the primitive Church, the present reformed churches, and many particular divines apart ToC Buy
A Case Concerning the Buying of Bishops’ Lands with the lawfulness thereof and the difference between the contractors for sale of those lands, and the corporation of wells, ordered, 1650, to be reported to the then Parliament / with the necessity thereof ToC
A Chain of Graces drawn out at length for reformation of manners. Or, A brief treatise of virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly-kindness, charity. So far forth as they are urged by the apostle in 2 Pet. 1:5-7 ToC
The Fire of the Sanctuary newly uncovered, or, A complete tract of zeal ToC
An Humble Examination of a printed abstract of the answers to nine reasons of the House of Commons against the votes of bishops in Parliament ToC
A New Discovery of Personal Tithes: or The tenth part of men’s clear gaines Proved due both in conscience, and by the laws of this kingdom ToC
Reasons Showing the Necessity of Reformation of the Public 1. Doctrine, 2. Worship, 3. Rites and Ceremonies, 4. Church-Government, and Discipline, reputed to be (but indeed, not) established by law. Humbly offered to the serious consideration of this present Parliament. By divers ministers ToC
Some of the Differences and Alterations in the Present Common Prayer Book, from the book established by law ToC
To the Honourable the Knights, Citizens and Burgesses of the Commons-House of Parliament: the humble petition of sundry ministers entrusted to solicit the petition and remonstrance formerly exhibited to this Honorable House, and of many of their brethren ToC
Burgess, Anthony d. 1664
Sermons
The Difficulty of and the Encouragements to a Reformation, a Sermon Preached Before the honorable House of Commons at the Public Fast, Sept. 27, 1643 Buy
Judgments Removed, where Judgment is Executed, or a Sermon preached, Sept. 5, 1644
The Magistrate’s Commission from Heaven. Declared in a Sermon, Sept. 28, 1644 ToC
Paul’s Last Farewell, or a Sermon, preached at the funeral of that godly and learned minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. Thomas Blake ToC
Public Affections pressed in a Sermon before the House of Commons assembled in Parliament: Upon the solemn day of humiliation, Feb. 25, 1645 ToC
The Reformation of the Church to be Endeavored more than that of the Commowealth, declared, in a Sermon preached before the House of Lords at the public fast, Aug. 27, 1645 ToC
Rome’s Cruelty and Apostasy: Declared in a Sermon preached on Nov. 5, 1644, Before the House of Commons ToC
Commentaries
An Expository, Comment, Doctrinal, Controversial, and Practical upon 2 Cor. 1, 1661
145 Expository Sermons upon John 17, or, Christ’s Prayer Before his Passion explicated, and both practically and polemically improved, 1656
Books
Spiritual Refining: or A Treatise of Grace and Assurance. Wherein are handled, the doctrine of Assurance, the use of signs in Self-Examination. How true graces may be distinguished from counterfeit. Several true signs of grace, and many false ones. The nature of grace under divers Scripture notions or titles, as regeneration, the new-creature, the heart of flesh, vocation, sanctification, etc. Many chief questions (occasionally) controverted between the orthodox and the Arminians. As also many cases of conscience. Tending to comfort and confirm saints. Undeceive and convert sinners. Being 120 sermons Buy 1659
Note that the modern two volume modern reprint of Spiritual Refining is only about half of the sermons in the original.
A Treatise of Self-Judging, in order to the worthy receiving of the Lord’s Supper. Together with a Sermon of the general Day of Judgement ToC
A Treatise of Original Sin, proving that it is, by pregnant texts of Scripture, vindicated from false glosses Buy 1658
Vindiciae Legis: or, a Vindication of the Moral Law and the Covenants Buy fascimile
Burroughs, Jeremiah bap. 1601?, d. 1646
Sermons
The Difference Between the Spots of the Godly and of the Wicked Buy 1668
Four Useful discourses by Jeremiah Burroughs, 1675
A Sermon Preached Before the House of Commons Assembled in Parliament, at their Late solemn Fast, Aug. 26, 1646 Transcribed
A Sermon Preached before the House of Peers, Nov. 26, 1645, Being the day appointed for solemn and public humiliation ToC
Commentaries
Christ Inviting Sinners to come to Him for Rest; Four Books on the Eleventh of Matthew, 1659
An Exposition of the Prophesy of Hosea Buy 1643
On Hebrews 11
Moses, his Self-Denial , Delivered in a Treatise upon Heb. 11:24 EEBO Buy 1641
Moses his Choice, with his Eye Fixed upon Heaven: Discovering the Happy Condition of a Self-Denying Heart, a Treatise upon Hebrews 11:25-26 Buy 1650
The Excellency of Holy Courage in Evil Times Buy 1661 on Heb. 11:27
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The Gospel Series
Gospel Conversation wherein is shewed, I. How the conversation of believers must be above what could be by the light of nature. II. Beyond those that lived under the law. III. And suitable to what truths the Gospel holds forth Buy 1650
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Gospel Reconciliation, or, Christ’s trumpet of peace to the world, to which is added two sermons ToC Buy
Gospel Remission, or, a Treatise shewing that true blessedness consists in pardon of sin wherein is discovered the many Gospel mysteries therein contained, the glorious effects proceeding from it, the great mistakes made about it, the true signs and symptoms of it, the way and means to obtain it Buy 1668
Gospel Revelation, in three treatises, viz, 1 The Nature of God. 2 The Excellencies of Christ. And, 3 The Excellency of Man’s Immortal Soul Buy
Gospel Worship, or, the Right Manner of sanctifying the name of God in general, And particularly in these three great ordinances, namely, 1. Hearing the Word. 2. Receiving the Lords Supper, and 3. Prayer Buy 1647
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The Difference Between the Spots of the Godly and of the wicked Buy 1668
The Excellency of a Gracious Spirit, a Treatise upon Num. 14:24 Buy 1639
Hope Buy
Irenicum, to the Lovers of Truth and Peace, heart divisions opened in the causes and evils of them, with cautions that we may not be hurt by them, and endeavours to heal them Buy 1653
Jacob’s Seed, or The Generation of Seekers. And David’s Delight: or The Excellent on Earth ToC Buy
Jerusalem’s Glory breaking forth into the world being a Scripture Discovery of the New Testament Church in the latter days, immediately before the Second Coming of Christ Buy 1684
Precious Faith Buy
The Rare Jewel of Christian contentment wherein is shewed, I. What contentment is, II. The holy art or mystery of it, III. Several lessons that Christ teaches, to work the heart to contentment, IV. The excellencies of it, V. The evils of murmuring, VII. The aggravations of the sin of murmuring Buy 1649
The Saints’ Happiness. Together with the several steps leading thereunto, delivered in divers Lectures on the Beatitudes; Being part of Christ’s Sermon in the Mount; contained in the fifth of Mathew Buy 1660
The Saints’ Inheritance and the Worldling’s portion representing the glorious condition of a child of God and the misery of having ones portion in this world, unfolding the state of true happiness with the marks, means, and members thereof Buy 1657
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The Saints’ Walk by Faith Buy
A Treatise of the Evil of Evils, or the exceeding sinfulness of sin. Wherein is shewed, 1 There is more evil in the least sin, than there is in the greatest affliction. 2 Sin is most opposite to God. 3 Sin is most opposite to mans good. 4 Sin is opposite to all good in general. 5 Sin is the poison, or evil of all other evils. 6 Sin hath a kind of infiniteness in it. 7 Sin makes a man conformable to the Devil. All these several heads are branched out into very many particulars Buy 1654
Two Treatises. The First of Earthly Mindedness; The Second of Conversing in Heaven, and Walking with God Buy 1652
A Vindication of Mr. Burroughs against Mr. Edwards’ Foul Aspersions, in his spreading Gangræna, and his angry Anti-apologia. Concluding with a brief declaration what the Independents would have ToC
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The Five Dissenting Brethren
The Reasons of the Dissenting Brethren against the Third Proposition, concerning Presbyterial Government, Humbly Presented Buy 1645
A Copy of a Remonstrance Lately Delivered in to the Assembly by Thomas Goodwin. Jeremiah Burroughs, William Greenhill, William Bridge, Philip Nye, Sidrach Simson and William Carter, Declaring the grounds and reasons of their declining to bring in to the Assembly their model of church-government ToC Buy
Byfield, Adoniram †1660 a non-voting scribe
Sermons
The Principle of All Principles Concerning Religion, Or The Sum of certain sermons proving the Scriptures to be the very Word of God ToC
A Brief View of Mr. Coleman’s New-Model of church government, delivered by him in a late sermon, upon Job 11.20 ToC
Letter
Byfield, Richard bap. 1598, †1664
Temple-Defilers Defiled, wherein a true visible Church of Christ is described. The evils and pernicious errors, especially appertaining to schism, anabaptism, and libertinism, that infest our Church, are discovered. And directions to preserve from the sin and punishment of temple-defiling, delivered in two sermons, Feb. 20 & 27, 1644, out of 1 Cor. 3:17 ToC
A Short Treatise Describing the True Church of Christ, and the evils of schism, anabaptism and libertinism, delivered in two sermons by Mr. Richard Byfield ToC
The Light of Faith: and, way of holiness, showing what to believe, and for what to strive together, earnestly contend, and suffer for in this contending age. And how to live in all estates, conditions, and degrees of relation, according to this faith. In both, delivering (as near as might be, in the life of Scripture phrase) only things necessary, as we mean to be saved, and avoiding utterly things arbitrary, that distract rather than direct a Christian ToC Buy
The Gospel’s Glory, without prejudice to the Law, shining forth in the Glory of God the Father, the Son, the Holy Ghost, for the salvation of sinners who through grace do believe according to the drought of the apostle Paul in Rom. 8:3,4. Held out to public view ToC
The Doctrine of the Sabbath Vindicated in a confutation of a treatise of the Sabbath, written by Mr. Edward Breerwood against Mr. Nicholas Byfield, wherein these five things are maintained: first, that the Fourth Commandment is given to the servant and not to the master only. Secondly, that the Fourth Commandment is moral. Thirdly, that our own light works as well as gainful and toilsome are forbidden on the Sabbath. Fourthly, that the Lord’s Day is of divine institution. Fifthly, that the Sabbath was instituted from the beginning. ToC
A Candle Lighted at the Lamp of Sacred Scriptures. Or, A Catechism containing all truths fundamental, and none but fundamentals ToC
Calamy, Edmund 1600-1666
Sermons
Eli Trembling for Fear of the Ark, a Sermon, Dec. 28, 1662
The Righteous Man’s Death Lamented. A Sermon Preached, Aug. 23, 1662, at the funeral of Simeon Ash, Late Minister of the Gospel There, 1662
A Sermon Preached at Aldermanberry Church, Dec. 28, 1662, on 1 Samuel 4:13, 29 pages
Books
The Art of Divine Meditation, or, A Discourse of the Nature, Necessity, and Excellency thereof with motives to, and rules for the Better Performance of that most important Christian duty, in several sermons on Gen. 24:63, Transcribed, 1680
The Door of Truth Opened: or, A Brief and True Narrative of the Occasion how Mr. Henry Burton came to shut himself out of the church doors of Aldermanbury: published in answer to a paper, called, ‘Truth shut out of doors’, for the vindication of the minister and people of Aldermanbury, who are in this paper most wrongfully and unjustly charged; and also for the undeceiving of the underwriters, and of all those that are misinformed about this business. In the name, and with the consent of the whole church of Aldermanburi ToC.
The Fixed Saint Held Forth in a Farwell Sermon preached in London, Aug. 17, 1662
The Godly Man’s Ark, or, City of Refuge, in the Day of his Distress discovered in Diverse Sermons, the First of which was preached at the Funeral of Mistress Elizabeth Moore, the other four were afterwards preached, and are all of them now made public for the support and consolation of the saints of God in the hour of tribulation, hereunto are annexed Mrs. Moore’s evidences for heaven, composed and collected by her in the time of her health, for her comfort in the time of sickness Buy 1658
Master Edmund Calamy’s Leading Case, 1663
Two Solemn Covenants Made between God and Man: viz. the Covenant of Works, and the Covenant of Grace. Clearly laid open, distinguished, and vindicated from many dangerous opinions; the right knowledge of which will be very profitable to all those that have escaped the first, and are confirmed in the second at the Sacrament Buy 1647, 34 pages
Smectymnuus
Edited by Calamy
Jus Divinum Ministerii Evangelici, or, The Divine Right of the Gospel Ministry, 1654, London Provincial Assembly
Carter, John d. 1655
Sermons
The Nail and the Wheel: the Nail fastened by a hand from heaven, the wheel turned by a voice from the throne of glory, both described in two sermons Buy
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The Tombstone, and A Rare Sight
Carter, Thomas b. c. 1585
Authorship uncerrtain
Prayer’s Prevalency for Israel’s safety. Declared in a sermon preached in Saint Margarets Westminster, before the House of Commons, at the late solemn fast, June 28, 1643, by Thomas Carter, minister of Dynton in Buckingham-shire ToC
Carter, William 1605-1658
Sermons
Light in Darkness: Discovered in a Sermon preached before the House of Commons, Nov. 24, 1647, being the day of their public fast ToC
Israel’s peace with God: Benjamin’s overthrow. A Sermon preached before the House of Commons, at their late solemn fast, August 31, 1642 ToC
Book
The Covenant of God with Abraham, Opened. Wherein 1. The duty of
infant-baptism is cleared. 2. Something added concerning the Sabbath, and
the nature and increase of the kingdom of Christ. Together with a short
discourse concerning the manifestations of God unto his people in the Last
Days. Wherein is showed the manner of the Spirit’s work therein to be in the
use of ordinary gifts, not by extraordinary revelations, 1654, 86 pages
Caryl, Joseph 1602-1673
Sermons
Anonymous Notes from Sermons Preached by Joseph Caryl on Isa. 57:17-19
The Arraignment of Unbelief, as the Grand Cause of our National Non-Establishment: cleared in a sermon to the Honorable House of Commons in Parliament upon May 28, 1645, being the day of their Public Fast, 1645 ToC
David’s Prayer for Solomon, containing the proper endowments and duty royal of a king, with the consequent blessings upon a kingdom. A sermon, March 27, 1643. Being the commemoration of his Majesty’s inauguration. 1643 ToC
England’s Plus Ultra both of Hoped Mercies, and of Required Duties: showed in a sermon preached to the honorable Houses of Parliament, together with the Assembly of Divines, April 2, 1646, being the day of their public thanksgiving to Almighty God for the great success of the Parliament’s army in the West, especially in Cornwall, under the conduct of Sir. Thomas Fairfax, 1646 ToC
Gospel Love, Heart Purity, and the flourishing of the Righteous being the last sermon of the late Rev. Caryl, 1675 ToC
Heaven and Earth Embracing; or, God and Man Approaching: showed in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons upon the day of their public fast, Jan. 28, 1645, 1646 ToC
Joy Out-Joyed: or, Joy in Overcoming evil spirits and evil men, overcome by better joy, set forth in a sermon to the Lords assembled in Parliament, upon the day of their solemn rejoicing and praising God for reducing the city of Chester by the forces of the Parliament, Feb. 19, 1645 ToC
The Nature and Principles of Love, as the end of the commandment declared in some of the last sermons of Mr. Caryl, with an epistle prefixed by John Owen, 1673 ToC
The Nature, Solemnity, Grounds, Property, and Benefits, of a Sacred Covenant. Together with the duties of those who enter into such a covenant, Delivered in a sermon at Westminster, at the public convention (ordered by the House of Commons) for the taking of the Covenant, by all such, of all degrees, as willingly presented themselves, upon Fri., Oct. 6, 1643 ToC
The Oppressor Destroyed. As it was delivered in a sermon at Paul’s Sept. 21, 1651, It being a sermon in commemoration of the 3rd of Sept. on which day it pleased the Lord to vouchsafe a wonderful victory to the Parliament’s forces before Worcester, in the total defeat of the enemy ToC
The Present Duty and Endeavor of the Saints. Opened in a sermon, Dec. 14, 1645, 1646 ToC
The Saints’ Thankful Acclamation at Christ’s Resumption of his Great Power and the initials of his kingdom. Delivered in a sermon at Westminster, before the Honorable House of Commons, upon the day of their solemn thanksgiving unto God, for the great victory given our army, under the command of the noble Lord Fairfax, at Selby in Yorke-shire and to other the Parliament’s forces in Pembrock-shire, April 23, 1644 ToC
A Sermon Pressing to, and Directing in, that Great Duty of Praising God. Preached to the Parliament at Westminster, Oct. 8, 1656. Being the day of their solemn thanksgiving to God for that late success given to some part of the fleet of this Commonwealth against the Spanish fleet in its return from the West Indies, 1657 ToC
The White Robe, or, The Undefiled Christian clothed in a White garment held forth in a farewell sermon, 1662 ToC
The Works of Ephesus explained in a sermon before the honorable House of Commons at their late solemn fast, April 27th 1642 ToC
Commentary
Ch. 1-3
Ch. 4-7
Ch. 8-10
Ch. 11-14
Ch. 15-17
Ch. 18-21
Ch. 22-26
Ch. 27-31
Ch. 32-34
Ch. 35-37
Ch. 38-42
A one volume abridgement of Caryl’s commentary on Job
An Exposition of Job Buy
Selected Excerpts
A Directory for the Afflicted, being select extracts from the first fourteen chapters of the Rev. Joseph Caryl’s Commentary on the Book of Job, by John Berrie, 1824
Bible Thoughts Buy
This is a book of excerpts from Caryl’s Commentary on Job, topically arranged.
Biography
Life of Thomas Taylor, 5 pages, in The Works of Thomas Taylor not Hitherto published
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Memorable Days and Works of God, in the year past, 1645. Or a Catalogue of the Cities, Castles, Towns, and Forts, that have been taken by the Parliament’s forces since Last January ToC
Case, Thomas bap. 1598- d. 1682
Sermons
‘The Conclusion’, Sermon 28, in The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate, vol. 5 Buy
Deliverance, Obstruction: or, The Set-backs of Reformation
God’s Rising, his Enemies Scattering; delivered in a sermon before the House of Commons, at their solemn fast, Oct. 26, 1642 ToC
‘The Introduction’, Sermon 1, in The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate, vol. 5 Buy
A Model of True spiritual thankfulness. Delivered in a sermon before the Honorable House of Commons, upon their day of thanksgiving, being Thur., Feb. 19, 1645, for the great mercy of God, in the surrender of the city of Chester into the hands of the Parliament’s forces in Cheshire, under the command of Sir William Brereton ToC
Of Sabbath Sanctification – Isaiah 58:13-14, pp. 26 ff. in The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate, vol. 2
Mr. Case’s Farewell Sermon on Rev. 2:5, preached Aug. 17, 1662, pp. 43 ff. in Farewell Sermons of some of the most Eminent of the Non-Conformist Ministers
The Quarrel of the Covenant, with the pacification of the quarrel. Delivered in three sermons on Lev. 26:25 and Jer. 50:5 ToC
The Root of Apostasy, and fountain of true fortitude. Delivered in a sermon before the House of Commons, on their late day of thanksgiving for the great victory given to Sir William Waller and the forces with him, against the army of Sir Ralph Hopton ToC
A Sermon Preached before the House of Commons, Aug. 22, 1645. Being the day appointed for their solemn thanksgiving unto God for his several mercies to the forces of the Parliament in diverse parts of the kingdom, in the gaining of the towns of Bath and Bridgewater, and of Scarborough-Castle, and Sherborn-Castle, and for the dispersing of the Clubmen, and the good success in Pembroke-shire ToC
Spiritual Whoredom, discovered in a sermon preached before the House of Commons assembled in Parliament, upon the solemn day of humiliation, May 26, 1647 ToC
Funeral Sermons
Eliah’s Abatement: or, Corruption in the Saints. Discovered and distinguished in a sermon at the Funeral of that faithful minister of the Gospel, Mr. Gaulter Roswell ToC
The Excellent Woman, a sermon preached at the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Scott … on Dec. 16, 1658 ToC
The Imitation of the Saints: Opened in some Practical Meditations upon the Death of Mrs. Anne Browne ToC
The Vanity of Glorying in the Flesh: opened in a sermon preached at the funeral of Kingsmel Lucy ToC
Commentary
Mount Pisgah, or, A Prospect of Heaven, being an exposition of 1 Thess. 4:13 to the end of the chapter, divided into three parts Buy
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The Case of Several of His Majesty’s subjects in Ireland, commonly called protectees, most humbly offered to the consideration of both Houses of Parliament ToC
Correction, Instruction: or, The Rod and the Word, a Treatise on Afflictions Buy
Cawdrey, Daniel 1587/8-1664
Sermons
Family Reformation Promoted in a Sermon on Josh. 24:15, and by short catechisms fitted for the three-fold relations in a family of 1. Children and parents, 2. Servants and masters, 3. Husband and wife ToC Buy
The Good Man a Public Good, 1. Passively, 2. Actively. A sermon
A Late Great Shipwreck of Faith Occasioned by a Fearful Wrack of Conscience discovered in a Sermon, July, 1655 ToC
Three Sermons: 1. A Commission for an Assize [Judgment], Granted to the Saints, 2. A Close Hypocrite Discovered, 3. The Lawfulness of doing good out of hope of reward ToC Buy
Books
The Account Audited and Discounted: or, a Vindication of the Threefold diatribe, of: 1. Superstition, 2. Will-worship, 3. Christmas festival, Against Dr. Hammond’s manifold para-diatribes ToC Buy
Church Reformation Promoted Buy on Matt 18:15-17
The Depths of Satan Discovered: or, the Jesuits’ last design to ruin religion. Being, some observations upon a pamphlet, called, ‘The Sword’s Abuse Asserted’ by John Vernon. Presented to the consideration of the Army, City, Kingdom, by Philopatrius Philalethes ToC
The Inconsistency of the Independent Way, with Scripture and itself. Manifested in a threefold discourse, 1. Vindicia vindiciarum, with Mr. Cotton. 2. A Review of Mr. Hooker’s ‘Survey of Church-Discipline’, the first part. 3. A Diatribe with the same Mr. Hooker concerning baptism of infants of non-confederate parents, ch. 2 of his third part ToC
Independency a Great Schism Proved Against Dr. Owen his apology in his Tract of Schism as also an appendix to the former discourse, showing the inconstancy of the Dr. and the inconsistency of his former and present opinions, Transcribed Buy
Independency further proved to be a Schism, or, A Survey of Dr. Owen’s review of his tract of schism with a vindication of the author from his unjust clamors and false aspersions ToC
Sabbatum Redivivum. Or, The Christian Sabbath Vindicated, in a full discourse concerning the Sabbath and the Lord’s day. Wherein, whatsoever has been written of late, for, or against the Christian Sabbath, is exactly, but modestly examined: and the perpetuity of a Sabbath deduced, from grounds of nature, and religious reason Buy fascimile The first part was published in 1645, parts 2-4 in 1652. The GB’s link includes all four parts, note that the RHB edition only includes parts 2-4.
A Sober Answer, to a Serious Question Propounded by Mr. G. Firmin minister, viz. Whether the ministers of England are bound by the Word of God to baptize the children of all such parents which say they believe in Jesus Christ. Which may serve also as an appendix to the diatribe with Mr. Hooker, concerning the baptism of infants, 1652, [incomplete: the end is missing]
Vindiciæ Clavium: or, A Vindication of the Keys of the kingdom of Heaven, into the hands of the right owners. Being some animadversions upon a tract of Mr. I.C. called, ‘The Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven’. As also upon another tract of his, called, ‘The Way of the Churches of New England’. Manifesting; 1. The weakness of his proofs. 2. The contradictions to himself, and others. 3. The middle-way (so called) of Independents, to be the extreme, or by-way of the Brownists ToC Buy
Vindiciae Vindiciarum, or, A Further Manifestation of M.J.C., his Contradictions Instanced in Vindiciae clavium being a rejoinder to his reply (to some few of those many contradictions) in his last book called, ‘The Way of Congregational Churches Cleared, part 2’ ToC
Chambers, Humphrey bap. 1599?, d. 1662
Sermon
A Motive to Peace and Love, a sermon, 1648 ToC
Books
Animadversions on Mr. William Dells book entituled, ‘The Crucified and Quickened Christian’ ToC
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 designs of the clergy, in reference to the approaching Parliament ToC
Cheynell, Francis 1608-1665
Sermon
Books
Aulicus, his dream, of the King’s sudden coming to London ToC
Aulicus his hue and cry sent forth after Britanicus: who is generally reported to be a lost man, 1645
Coleman, Thomas 1597/8-1646
Sermons
The Heart’s Engagement: a Sermon Preached
God’s Unusual Answer to a Solemn Fast. Or, some observations upon the late sad success in the west, upon the day immediately following our public humiliation; in a sermon before the Houses of Parliament, on a fast specially set apart upon that occasion, Sept. 12, 1644 ToC
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Hul’s Pillar of Providence Erected: or The Providential Column: setting out heaven’s care for deliverance of that people, with extraordinary power and providence from the blood sucking Cavaliers, who had for six weeks closely besieged them ToC
John Conant 1608-1694
Sermons Preached on Several Occasions, vol. 4, 1703
Corbet, Edward 1601-3 – 1658 from Shropshire
De la Marche, Jean 1585-1651
Downing, Calybute 1606-1644
Sermon
Discourse
A Discourse of the State Ecclesiastical of this Kingdom, in Relation to the Civil Considered under Three Conclusions. With a digression discussing some ordinary exceptions against Ecclesiastical officers ToC
Book
The Clear Antithesis, or, Diametrical Opposition between Presbytery and Prelacy: wherein is apparently demonstrated which government be most consonant and agreeable to the Word of God ToC
A Discovery of the False Grounds the Bavarian Party have laid, to settle their own faction, and shake the peace of the empire ToC
A Discursive Conjecture upon the reasons that produce a desired event of the present troubles of Great Britain, different from those of Lower Germany Considered in the main passages that seem parallel, but upon a further survey are discovered to be otherwise ToC
Dury, John 1596-1680
Sermon
Israel’s Call to March out of Babylon unto Jerusalem: Opened in a Sermon before the House of Commons assembled in Parliament, Nov. 26, 1645, being the day of public humiliation ToC
Letters
The Copy of a Letter written to Mr. Alexander Hinderson, 1643
Gospel-Communion in the way of godlines sued for by the Protestant churches in Germany, unto the churches of Great Britain and Ireland, in a letter written and sent hither to that effect ToC
Madam, Although my former freedom in writing might rather give me occasion to beg pardon for a fault committed, 1645 ToC
Madam, Ever since I had a resolution to make a change in my life by marriage… 1645 ToC
Petitions
John Dury, his petition to the Honourable House of Commons in England, now assembled in Parliament ToC
A Petition to the House of the Commons in England whereunto are added certain considerations showing the necessity of a correspondence in spiritual matters betwixt all Protestant churches ToC
Books
A Case of Conscience Concerning Ministers Meddling with State Matters in or out of their Sermons resolved more satisfactorily than 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 public good at all times. 3. What the way of Christianity is, whereby at this time our present distractions and public breaches may be healed: if magistrates and ministers neglect not the main duties of their respective callings. Where a ground is laid to satisfy the scruple of the Demurrer, and of the Grand Case of Conscience ToC
Certain Considerations showing the necessity of a correspondency in spiritual matters betwixt all Protestant churches an especial meanes for effecting whereof and healing our present breaches would be a national synod ToC
Conscience Eased: or, the Main Scruple which has Hitherto Stuck Most with Conscionable Men, against the taking of the Engagement removed. Where amongst other things is shown, first, how far the oath of allegiance, and the National League and Covenant are obligations; either in their legal intents unalterable or at this time no more binding and alterable. Secondly. How far in a free people the subordinate officers of the state have a right to judge of the proceedings of a king in that state. Thirdly, how Zedekia’es case in breaking his oath to the king of Babylon, and our case in making use of our freedom from the oath of allegiance, and supremacy to the king of England do differ ToC
Considerations Concerning the Present Engagement: whether it may Lawfully be Taken, Yea or No?
The Earnest Breathings of Foreign Protestants, Divines and Others, to the ministers and other able Christians of these three nations for a complete body of practical divinity … and an essay of a model of the said Body of Divinity ToC
This work also contains an appended letter by William Gouge, Obadiah Sedgwick and others to James Ussher asking him to lead a joint project to write a body of divinity. Ussher was favorable to the project but it was interrupted by the English Civil War. Other signers included: John Downame, George Walker, Adoniram Byfield, Sidrach Simpson, Richard Culverwell, George Hughes and Joseph Symonds. HT: Andrew Myers.
The Effect of Master Dury’s Negotiation for the Uniting of Protestants in a Gospel interest in brief is this ToC
An Epistolary Discourse Wherein (amongst other particulars) these following questions are briefly resolved. 1. Whether or not the State Should Tolerate the Independent Government? 2. If they should tolerate it, how far, and with what Limitations? 3. If they should tolerate it, what course should be taken to bring them to a conformity with the Presbyterials? Written by Mr. John Dury. To Mr. Thomas Goodwin, Mr. Philip Nye, Mr. Samuel Hartlib, 1644
The Interest of England in the Protestant Cause ToC
A Memorial Concerning Peace Ecclesiastical amongst Protestants ToC
A Model of Church Government: or, The Grounds of the Spiritual Frame and Government of the House of God. Showing: what the holy Scriptures have therein delivered; what the best Reformed Churches do practice; what the tender consciences may rest in ToC
Motives to Induce the Protestant Princes to Mind the Work of Ecclesiastical Peace amongst Themselves, 1641, 2 pages
Objections against the taking of the engagement answered. Or, Some scruples of conscience, which a godly minister in Lancashire did entertain against the taking of the engagement resolved by John Dury, wherein the chief mistakes of weak consciences about the matter of the engagement, are in a friendly way discovered, and rectified by scripture-grounds and right reason; and published for the satisfaction of others, who may be scrupled in the same kind ToC
A Peacemaker without Partiality and Hypocrisy. Or The gospel-way to make up the present breaches of brotherhood, and heal the divisions, whereby some of the reforming professors and ministers of the kingdom at the time, sadly dishonor their profession, mainly obstruct our reformation, utterly destroy the safe constitution both of church and state. Wherein are handled, 1. How the means of Christian peace, as well civil as ecclesiastical, may be found and ought to be followed, both by pastors and people. 2. What are the special lets of Ecclesiastical reconciliation, and what the causes of divisions are, and how to be remedied. 3. What are the grounds, terms and motives of brotherly unity and forbearance, which the ministers and members of the churches of England ought to profess and practice one towards another for the gospel’s sake ToC
The Plain Way of Peace and Unity in Matters of Religion: Showed by some maxims supposed to be undeniable, which John Dury has made use of in negotiating with all the churches. And by some expedients supposed to be effectual, which he has endeavored to make practicable among the churches, for the preserving and promoting of the Protestant religion abroad. And now are offered for the preventing of further breaches, and the settlement of unity amongst our selves at home ToC
The Reformed School, 1649
A Seasonable Discourse written upon the earnest requests of many, briefly showing these particulars: 1. What the grounds and method of our reformation ought to be in religion and learning. 2. How even in these times of distraction, the work may be advanced. By the knowledge of Oriental tongues and Jewish mysteries 1649
A Summary Account of Mr. John Dury’s former and latter negotiation for the procuring of the true gospel peace with Christian moderation and charitable unity amongst the Protestant churches and academy ToC
A Summary Discourse Concerning the Work of Peace Ecclesiastical, how it may concur with the aim of a civil confederation amongst Protestants ToC
A Summary Platform of the Heads of a Body of Practical Divinity 1654, 12 pages, with a letter from Archbishop James Ussher recommending that such a body of practical divinity be written
John Dury (1596-1680) grew up with connections to the heads of state, and was advised by an eminent chaplain that to reconcile the divisions of the protestant churches would be the greatest work of peacemaking (Matt 5:9) that one could do. Dury subsequently devoted his entire adult life’s work to this end, with indefatigable journeys, letter writing and conferencing among the leading church figures of the day. The titles of his many writings also bear out this purpose.
This particular work is the first part of a brief summary outline of practical scriptural living and ethics, intended as an ecumenical effort to unite churches abroad. Previous to this work, a letter was written by William Gouge, Obadiah Sedgwick and others to James Ussher asking him to lead a joint project to write such a body of divinity. Ussher was favorable to the project but it was interrupted by the English Civil War. Other signers to this effort included: John Downame, George Walker, Adoniram Byfield, Sidrach Simpson, Richard Culverwell, George Hughes and Joseph Symonds. Dury ended up writing the desired outline of practical divinity. HT: Andrew Myers.
Featley, Daniel 1582-1645
Sermon
The Faithful Shepherd a sermon preached at the consecration of three bishops, May, 9, 1619, 1661
Commentary
Commentary on St. Paul’s Epistles, in The English Annotations
Books
A Key Opening Diverse Difficult and Mysterious Texts of Holy Scripture: handled in Seventy Sermons, preached at solemn and most celebrious assemblies, upon special occasions, in England and France ToC
A Parallel: of New-Old Pelgiarminian error, 1626
Pelagius Redivivus. Or Pelagius raked out of the ashes by Arminius and his scholars ToC
The Romish Fisher caught and held in his own net. Or, A true relation of the Protestant conference and popish difference. A Justification of the one, and Refutation of the other. In matter of Fact, Faith Buy fascimile 1624
A Second Parallel together with a Writ of Error sued against the Appealer, 1626
Ford, Thomas 1598-1674
Sermon
Books
Scriptures Self-Evidence to prove its existence, authority, certainty in itself, and sufficiency (in its kind) to ascertain others that it is inspired of God to be the only rule of faith, published as a plea for Protestants in the defense of their profession and intended only for the use and instruction of the vulgar sort Buy 1667
Singing of Psalms the Duty of Christians under the New Testament, or, a Vindication of that Gospel Ordinance in 5 Sermons upon Eph. 5:19 Buy 1653
The Times Anatomized, in Several Characters, 1647
Foxcroft, John 1595-1662
Gataker, Thomas 1574-1654
Sermons
Certain Sermons, first preached, and after published at several times and now gathered together into one volume ToC
David’s Instructor: a Sermon, 1620
Jeroboam’s Son’s Decease, a Funeral Sermon on part of 1 Kings 14:17, 1627
A Spark toward the kindling of sorrow for Sion. A Meditation on Amos 6:6. Being the sum of a Sermon, 1621
Two Marriage Sermons: A Good Wife: God’s Gift, on Prov. 19:14, and A Marriage Feast, on John 2:1-12
Commentary
Commentary on Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, in The English Annotations
Books
Marriage Duties Briefly Couched Together out of Colossians 3:18,19, 1620
A Mistake, or Misconstruction, Removed, Whereby little difference is pretended to have been acknowledged between the Antinomians and us, and, Free grace, as it is held forth in God’s Word, as well by the prophets in the Old Testament, as by the apostles and Christ Himself in the New, showed to be other than is by the Antinomian party in these times maintained. In way of answer to some passages in a treatise of Mr. John Saltmarsh, concerning that subject ToC
Of the Nature and Use of Lots: a Treatise Historical and Theological Buy 1619
Shadows without Substance, or, Pretended New Lights: together, with the impieties and blasphemies that lurk under them, further discovered and drawn forth into the light: in way of rejoinder unto Mr. John Saltmarsh’s reply: entitled i’Shadows flying away’. Wherein nothing less is showed to have been performed, than what the title page imports or the preface promises. As also, diverse points of faith and passages of Scripture are vindicated and explained ToC
The Spiritual Watch, or Christ’s General Watch-Word. A Meditation on Mark. 13:37 Buy 1619
True Contentment in the Gain of Godliness, with its self-sufficiency, a Meditation on 1 Tim. 6:6, 1620
Gibson, Samuel b. c. 1580, Rutland
Sermons
A Sermon of Ecclesiastical Benediction preached at Oundle at a visitation, Apr. 14, 1619
Goodwin, Thomas 1600-1680
The Works of Thomas Goodwin ToC Buy
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The Five Dissenting Brethren
The Reasons of the Dissenting Brethren against the Third Proposition, concerning Presbyterial Government, Humbly Presented Buy 1645
A Copy of a Remonstrance Lately Delivered in to the Assembly by Thomas Goodwin. Jeremiah Burroughs, William Greenhill, William Bridge, Philip Nye, Sidrach Simson and William Carter, Declaring the grounds and reasons of their declining to bring in to the Assembly their model of church-government ToC Buy
Gouge, William 1575-1653
Sermons
The Dignity of Chivalry Set Forth in a Sermon, 1626
On Covetousness, HTML
These are Gouge’s own summaries of his sermons on the topic from his Commentary on Hebrews.
What must and can persons do towards their own Conversion? Ezekiel 18:32 being sermon 2 of volume 1 of Puritan Sermons
Catechism
Commentaries
Commentary on 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther in The English Annotations
An Exposition on the whole Fifth Chapter of John’s Gospel, also notes on other choice places of Scripture, 1630, the other notes of scripture exposited are: John 3:29-34; Mark 1:25-2:14; Luke 3:19-20; James 4:7; Gen. 2:9,23; Ex. 12:8,11,14-16; Ps. 30:2; Eph. 5:22-33; 6:4-15
Commentary on Hebrews Buy 1655
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Brief Answers to the Chief Articles of Religion, 1642
Of Domestic Duties Buy 1622
A Guide to Go to God. Or, an Explanation of the Perfect Pattern of Prayer, the Lord’s Prayer Buy 1626
The Sabbath’s Sanctification, 1641
Gower, Stanley bap. 1600?, d. 1660
Sermon
Greene, John fl. 1641-1647 Herefordshire
Sermon
The Church’s Duty for Received Mercies Buy on 1 Samuel 12:24
Nehemiah’s Tears and Prayers for Judah’s Affliction, and the ruins and repair of Jerusalem: Delivered in a sermon before the House of Commons upon the day of their monthly humiliation, April 24, 1644 ToC Buy
Books
This work is an extended poem.
The Fall of Adam Buy
The Worlds’ Riddle and the Saint’s bliss ToC
Greenhill, William 1597/8-1671
Sermons
Sermons of Christ, his last discovery of Himself of the Spirit and Bride, the Waters of Life, and, his Free Invitation of Sinners to Come and Drink of Them, from Rev. 22:16,17 ToC Buy
The Sound-Hearted Christian, or, A Treatise of Soundness of Heart with several other sermons ToC Buy
The Treatise of Soundness of Heart is comprised of the substance of several sermons on Ps. 119:80. The other sermons include: ‘Believing Lies under Command: Christians ought to be of Christs mind’; ‘All in Christs Name’; ‘The Preciousness of the Word’; ‘Against Love of the World’
Commentary
Book
Stop Loving the World Buy
Hall, Henry c. 1604-1644
Authorship Uncertain
Hardwick, Humphrey b. 1602
Sermons
The Difficulty of Sion’s deliverance and reformation: together with the activity which her friends should manifest during the time that her cause is in agitation. Delivered in a sermon before the House of Commons on Wednesday morning, June 26, 1644 Buy
The Saint’s Gain by Death, and their Assurance thereof, a sermon preached at the funeral of that worthy patriot Richard More, esquire, late one of the burgesses in this present Convention of Parliament ToC
Harris, Robert 1580/1-1658
The Works of Robert Harris Buy fascimile
Included in this are his many sermons on the Beatitudes, which have been reprinted here.
Herle, Charles 1598-1659
Sermons
Abraham’s Offer, God’s Offering, on Gen. 22:2, no date
A Prayer of Compasses for Church and State. Delivered in a Sermon.
Books
Heyrick, Richard 1600-1667
Sermons
Three Sermons Preached, 1641
A Sermon Preached on Tue., April 23, 1661, Being the Coronation Day of his Royal Majesty Charles II ToC
Hickes, Gaspar
Sermons
The Advantage of Afflictions: a sermon preached before the House of Peers, Jan. 28, 1645. being the day of public humiliation Toc Buy
The Glory and Beauty of God’s Portion: set forth in a sermon preached before the House of Commons at the public fast, June 26, 1644 Toc Buy
The Life and Death of David: A sermon preached at the funeral of that worthy member of the House of Commons, William Strode Esquire Sept. 22, 1645 ToC Buy
Hill, Thomas d. 1653
Sermons
The Best and Worst of Paul, and his Character in Both Conditions, on 2 Cor. 12:1-11, 1648
God’s Eternal Preparations for his dying saints discovered in a sermon, May 7th, 1648, 1648
The Good Old Way, God’s Way, to Soul-Refreshing Rest: discovered in a sermon, Apr. 24, 1644 being the day of the monthly public fast, 1644
An Olive Branch of Peace and Accommodation Budding in a Sermon, 1645, on a day of Humiliation, appointed on purpose to seek the Lord for the repairing of breaches, and the preventing of further differences growing in the city, 1648
Hodges, Thomas c. 1600-1672
Sermons
A Glimpse of God’s Glory: as it was presented in a Sermon
The Growth and Spreading of heresy: Set forth in a sermon preached before the House of Commons, on March 10, being the day of their public fast and humiliation for the growth of heresy ToC
Inaccessible Glory, or, The Impossibility of Seeing God’s Face whilst we are in the body, delivered in a sermon preached at the funeral of Sir Theodore de-Mayerne, on Fri., March 30, 1655 ToC
Sion’s Halelujah, set forth in a Sermon preached before the House of Peers, on Thur. June 28, Being the day of public thanksgiving to almighty God for his Majesty’s safe return ToC
Hoyle, Joshua bap. 1588, d. 1654
Sermon
Jackson, John 1600-1648
Sermons
Anonymous Notes: A Sermon Preached by John Jackson, Rom. 8:14, Feb. 18, 1643
How shall those Merchants keep up the Life of Religion, who, while at Home, enjoyed all Gospel-ordinances, and when Abroad, are not only destitute of them, but exposed to Persecution? Psalm 120:5 being sermon 26 in volume 1 of Puritan Sermons
Books
Ecclesiastes. The Worthy Churchman, or the Faithful Minister of Jesus Christ, 1628
The Key of Knowledge, 1640
This is a compilation of 3 catechisms, one for children, another for young persons, and another for adults. There is also appended a theological acrostic of the ABC’s.
Ley, John 1583-1662
Sermons
The Fury of War and the Folly of Sin (as an incentive to it) declared and applied for caution and remedy against the mischief and misery of both. In a sermon preached before the House of Commons, at their late solemn and public fast, April 26, 1643 ToC
A Monitor of Mortality, in two sermons, by a consideration of the manifold and uncertain surprises of death, guiding the pace and passages of a temporal life, towards the obtainment of life eternal, occasioned by the death of that hopeful young gentleman John Archer Esquire, and by the death of Mistress Harpur, a grave and godly matron,and of the death of their religious daughter Phabe Harper, a child of about 12 years of age ToC
A Letter
A Letter Against the Erection of an Altar, written June 29, 1635 to the Reverend Father John L. Bishop of Chester ToC
Commentaries
Commentary on the Five Books of Moses, in The English Annotations
Commentary on the Four Gospels, in The English Annotations
Books
An Acquitance, or discharge, from Dr. E.H., his demand of a fifth part of the rectory of Br.in Barks, pleaded as in a court of equity and conscience: 1. Part of an Apology for him against the doctor’s defamations of him at Oxford, and elsewhere. 2. As a Preparative to further contestation with him about other differences betwixt them ToC
An After-Reckoning with Mr. Saltmarsh, or, An appeal to the impartial and conscientious reader, and lover of truth and sincerity, against his last paper, called ‘An End of One Controversy, or an answer or letter to Mr. Ley’s large last book’ written by L.M., a student in divinity ToC
An Apology in Defence of the Geneva Notes on the Bible 1612
A Case of Conscience Concerning the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper when either the bread or wine is wanting, or when there is a desire, yet with an antipathy to them, or disability to receive them ToC
Defensive Doubts, Hopes, and Reasons, for Refusal of the Oath, imposed by the sixth canon of the late synod with important considerations, both for the penning and publishing of them at this time, hereunto is added a letter against the erection of an altar, written above five years agoe, and a case of conscience, touching the receiving of the sacrament, resolved ToC
A Discourse of Disputations chiefly concerning matters of religion, with animadversions on two printed books, the latter whereof, at the request of Dr. John Bryan, (for censure and advice) being seriously perused; the author of it, John Onley, is thereupon convinced of error, slander, and of arrogant, uncivil, and unchristian miscarriage, not only towards him, but all the reformed churches of the world, out of the way of his most affected singularity, Whereto is added a consolatory letter to Dr. Bryan, etc. upon the death of his worthily well-beloved and much bewailed son Mr. Nathaniel Bryan ToC
Exceptions many and just against two injurious petitions exhibited to the Parliament, the one July 16, the other Aug. 4, 1653. Both of them not only against tithes, but against all forced or constrained maintenance of ministers, examined and found many ways faulty against piety and justice ToC
General Reasons, grounded on piety, charity, justice and equity, against the default of a fifth part of the ministers’ maintenance who bear the whole burden of the ministerial function to any parish or people, whereto are added particular reasons upon the like grounds against the payment of a fifth part to Dr. E.H. out of the rectory of Br. in Berks, together with an answer to a letter of the said Dr. E.H. occasioned by the late insurrection at Salisbury ToC
A Letter to Dr. E. Hyde in Answer to one of his Occasioned by the late Insurrection at Salisbury, 1655
Light for Smoke: or, A clear and distinct reply to a dark and confused answer in a book made, and entitled, ‘The Smoke in the Temple’, by John Saltmarsh, late preacher at Brasteed in Kent, now revolted both from his pastoral calling and charge. Whereto is added, Novello-mastix, or a scourge for a scurrilous news-monger ToC
‘The New Query, and Determination Upon it’, by Mr. Saltmarsh lately published to retard the establishment of the Presbyterial government, Examined, and shown to be unseasonable, unsound, and opposite to the principles of true religion, and state. Whereunto is annexed a censure of what he has produced to the same purpose, in his other, and later book, which he calls, ‘The opening of Master Prinne’s Vindication’. And an apologetical narrative of the late petition of the Common Council and ministers of London to the Houses of Parliament, with a justification of them from the calumny of the weekly pamphleteers ToC
Sunday a Sabbath: or, A Preparative Discourse for Discussion of Sabbatary Doubts ToC
Lightfoot, John 1602-1675
The Whole Works of the Rev. John Lightfoot ToC
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Vol. 13 Buy The journal of the proceedings of the Assembly of Divines, 1643-1644, and letters
Commentary
A Commentary on the New Testament from the Talmud and Hebraica (Matt through First Corinthians) Buy
This commentary is commentary is found in volumes 8 and 10-12 of his works above. Lightfoot also has a commentary on Acts.
Marshall, Stephen 1594/5-1655
Sermons
A Divine Project to Save a Kingdom: Opened in a sermon, Apr. 22, 1644, 1644
A Sermon of the Baptizing of Infants, on 1 Peter 3:21, no date
Letters
Books
A Defense of Infant Baptism in Answer to Two Treatises, 1646
An Expedient to Preserve Peace and Amity Among Dissenting Brethren, 1647
The Humble Answer of the Divines [S. Marshall and others] about Episcopal Government, 1648, 1660
Smectymnuus
Maynard, John 1600-1665
Sermons
A Sermon preached to the House of Commons: at their late solemn fast, Wed., Feb. 26, 1644, 1645
Books
A Memento to Young and Old: or, The Young Man’s Remembrancer, and the Old Man’s Monitor, 1669
Newcomen, Matthew 1610-1669
Sermons
The All-Seeing Unseen Eye of God, Discovered in a Sermon preached before the House of Commons, Dec. 30, 1646, being the day of their solemn monthly fast ToC Buy
The Craft and Cruelty of the Church’s Adversaries: discovered in a sermon preached before the House of Commons assembled in Parliament, Nov. 5, 1642 ToC Buy
The Duty of Such as Would Walk Worthy of the Gospel: to endeavor union, not division, nor toleration. Opened in a sermon, Feb. 8, 1646 ToC Buy
Jerusalem’s Watchmen, the Lord’s Remembrancers: a Sermon preached
at the Abby at Westminster, before both Houses of Parliament, and the
Assembly of Divines, upon their Solemn Fast, July 7, 1643 Buy on Isa. 62:6-7, 16 pages
A Sermon Preached at the Funerals of Samuel Collins, Pastor of the Church of Christ at Braintree in Essex, 1657 ToC Buy
A Sermon Tending to Set Forth the Right use of the disasters that befall our armies. Preached before the houses of Parliament, at a fast specially set apart upon occasion of that which befell the army in the west ToC
Ultimum vale, or, The Last Farewell of a minister of the Gospel to a beloved people ToC
Book
The Best Acquaintance and Highest Honor of Christians, or, a Discourse of Acquaintance with God ToC Buy
Irenicum; or, An Essay towards a brotherly peace and union, between those of the congregational and presbyterian way: showing out of the most learned and renowned divines of the congregational way, that their positions concerning 1. Church matters and members. 2. Church constitution and form. 3. Church state. 4. Church officers and ordination. 5. Church government and censures. 6. Church combinations and synods. 7. Communion with and separation from churches. are sufficient for the establishing a firm and lasting peace between them and the Presbyterians, In pursuance of the good design begun at the Savoy, where it was agreed and declared, that such reforming churches as consist of persons sound in the faith, and of conversation becoming the Gospel, ought not to refuse the communion of each other ToC
Smectymnuus
Nye, Philip Independent 1596-1672
Speeches
The Excellency and Lawfulness of the Solemn League and Covenant, Set forth in a speech, or exhortation to the House of Commons and reverend assembly of ministers at their taking the said Solemne League and Covenant ToC
Sermons
A Sermon preached to the citizens of London, Sept. 29, 1659, being the day of the election of their Lord Mayor. Wherein is distinctly shown, 1. The usefulness of a powerful ministry to the civil governor. 2. Integrity when in conflict is most amiable and in its highest glory. 3. What virtues are desirable in a good magistrate ToC
Books
Beams of Former Light, discovering how evil it is to impose doubtful and disputable forms or practices upon ministers, especially under the penalty of ejection for non-conformity unto the same. As also something about catechizing ToC
A Case of Great and Present Use whether we may Lawfully hear the now conforming ministers who are re-ordained and have renounced the Covenant and some of them supposed to be scandalous in their lives, considered and affirmatively resolved ToC
A Discourse of Ecclesiastical Laws and Supremacy of the Kings of England, in dispensing with the penalties thereof ToC
An Exhortation to the Taking of the Solemne League and Covenant for reformation and defense of religion, the honor and happinesse of the king, and the peace and safety of the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland ToC
The King’s Authority in Dispensing with Ecclesiastical Laws, asserted and vindicated ToC
The Lawfulness of Hearing the Public Ministers of the Church of England proved, by Mr. Philip Nye and Mr. John Robinson, two eminent Congregational divines. Together with the judgment of Dr. Goodwin, Dr. Owen, and other independents, as well, ancient as modern, concerning forms of prayer, parish churches, and communion with them, and the judgment of other nonconformists about kneeling at the sacrament Toc
The Lawfulness of the Oath of Supremacy, and Power of the King in Ecclesiastical Affairs with Queen Elizabeth’s admonition, declaring the sense and interpretation of it, confirmed by an act of Parliament, in the 5th year of her reign, together with a vindication of dissenters, proving, that their particular congregations are not inconsistent with the King’s supremacy in ecclesiastical affairs, with some account of the nature, constitution, and power of the ecclesiastical courts, and in the ‘Epistle to the Reader’ is inserted King James’ vindication and explication of the oath of allegiance ToC
The Five Dissenting Brethren
The Reasons of the Dissenting Brethren against the Third Proposition, concerning Presbyterial Government, Humbly Presented Buy 1645
A Copy of a Remonstrance Lately Delivered in to the Assembly by Thomas Goodwin. Jeremiah Burroughs, William Greenhill, William Bridge, Philip Nye, Sidrach Simson and William Carter, Declaring the grounds and reasons of their declining to bring in to the Assembly their model of church-government ToC Bu
Palmer, Herbert 1601-1647
Sermon
Anonymous Notes Taken From a Sermon Preached by Herbert Palmer on Ps. 51:17
Anonymous notes from a sermon preached by Herbert Palmer on 1 Cor. 15:20
The Duty and Honor of Church-Restorers: set forth in a sermon preached to the House of Commons, Sept. 30, 1646. Being the day of the monthly solemn fast ToC
The Soul of Fasting: or Affections Requisite in a Day of Solemn Fasting and Humiliation, according to the pattern, Neh. 9:5, etc. ToC.
Books
A Full Answer to a Printed Paper, entitled, Four Serious Questions concerning excommunication, and suspension from the sacrament, etc., Wherein the several arguments and texts of scripture produced, are particularly and distinctly discussed: and the debarring of ignorant and scandalous persons from the sacrament vindicated ToC
Making Religion One’s Business Buy
Memorials of Godliness: in three parts, with a brief account of the author’s life, 1644
Sabbatum Redivivum, or, the Christian Sabbath Vindicated, in a full discourse concerning the Sabbath and the Lord’s day. Wherein, whatsoever has been written of late, for, or against the Christian Sabbath, is exactly but modestly examined, and the perpetuity of a Sabbath deduced, from grounds of nature and religious reason, 1645-1652 Buy
The Upright Protestant, as he was reformed from the superstitious errors of popery in the happy reigns of Edward VI, Queen Elizabeth, and King James of blessed memory. And for whom this (thrice happy) Parliament will live and die ToC
Perne, Andrew c. 1595-1654
Gospel Courage, or Christian Resolution for God, and his Truth: In a sermon preached before the House of Commons, at a public fast, May 31, 1643 ToC
Pickering, Benjamin fl. 1620-1649
Sermon
A Firebrand Plucked out of the Burning: A Sermon preached before the House of Commons, at their late solemn fast, Nov. 27, 1644 ToC
Price, William d. 1666
God’s Working and Britain’s Wonder: A sermon congratulating the most happy establishment of His sacred Majesty Charles II on His throne. Presented to the Kings most Excellent Majesty by a person of honor ToC
Man’s Delinquency attended by divine justice intermixed with mercy: Displayed in a sermon to the House of Lords assembled in Parliament, Nov. 25, 1646, being the solemn day of their monthly fast ToC
The Soul’s Porter to cast out Sin, and to keep out sin. A Treatise of the Fear of God ToC Buy
Proffet, Nicholas c. 1599-1669
Sermon
England’s Impenitency under Smiting, causing anger to continue, and the destroying hand of God to be stretched forth still. Set out in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons, at a Public Fast, Sept. 25, 1644, on Isa. 9:13, 33 pages
Rathband, William d. 1644
A Most Grave, and Modest Confutation of the Errors of the Sect, commonly called Brownists, or: Separatists, Agreed upon long since by the joint consent of sundry, godly, and learned ministers of this kingdom, then standing out and suffering in the cause of nonconformity; and now published in a time of need, for the good of God’s Church, and the better settling of men’s unstable minds in the truth against, the subtle insinuations, and plausible pretenses of that pernicious evil ToC.
Reynolds, Edward 1599-1676
The Whole Works of Edward Reynolds ToC
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Commentary
Commentary on Ecclesiasties, in The English Annotations
Roborough, Henry d. 1649 a non-voting scribe
The Doctrine of Justification cleared, by animadversions on Mr. John Goodwin’s animadversions upon Mr. George Walker’s Defense of the true sense of the apostle, Rom. 4:3,5 etc. together with an examination of both parts of his treatise of justification: wherein the imputation of faith in a proper sense is denied, and the imputation of Christ’s righteousness active and passive affirmed, against that treatise ToC
Scudder, Henry d. 1652
Sermon
God’s Warning to England by the Voice of his Rod: Delivered in a sermon, before the House of Commons, at their late solemn fast, Oct. 30, 1644 ToC
Books
The Christian’s Daily Walk in Holy Security and Peace, 1631
A Key of Heaven, The Lord’s Prayer Opened, and so applied, that a Christian may learn how to pray, and to procure all things which may make for the glory of God, and the good of himself, and of his neighbor: containing likewise such doctrines of faith and godliness, as may be very useful to all that desire to live godly in Christ Jesus ToC
Seaman, Lazarus d. 1675
Letter
Reverend and beloved, it hath pleased the Right Honorable the Lord Major of the City of London, once and again to write unto the Ministers thereof…, 1651, ‘Signed in the name and by the appointment of the Provincial Assembly by the present Moderator La. Seaman.’
Sermon
Dr. Seaman’s Farewell Sermon, Heb. 13:20-21, on p. 397 ff. in Farewell Sermons of Some of the Most Eminent of the Non-Conformist Ministers, 1816
A Glass for the Times: wherein is represented the malady and remedy of divisions, In a sermon preached April 7, 1650 ToC
The Head of the Church, the Judge of the World. Or, The doctrine of the Day of Judgment briefly opened and applied: in a sermon preached before the House of Peers on a public fast day, Jan. 27, 1646 ToC
Solomon’s Choice: or, A President [Precedent?] for Kings and Princes, and all that are in authority, presented in a sermon before the Honorable House of Commons at their Public Fast, Sept. 25, 1644, on 1 Kings 3:9, 31 pages
Book
The Diatribe Proved to be Para-diatribe. Or, A Vindication of the Judgment of the Reformed Churches, and Protestant divines, from Misrepresentations concerning ordination, and laying on of hands. Together with a brief answer to the pretenses of Edmond Chillenden for the lawfulness of preaching without ordination, 1647, 65 pages
Sedgwick, Obadiah 1600-1658
Sermons
The Best and the Worst Magistrate: or, The people’s happiness and unhappiness,: laid open in a sermon preached at the late election of the Lord Major for the famous City of London, Sept. 29, 1648 ToC
Christ the Life, and Death the Gain, of every True Believer: or, The life of a saint resolved into Christ, and His death into gain: Held forth clearly in a sermon preached at the funeral of the right worshipful Rowland Wilson, Esq; a Member of the Parliament of England ToC
Elisha his Lamentation, upon the sudden translation of Elijah: Opened in a sermon at the funeral of Mr. William Strong ToC
The Nature and Danger of Heresies, opened in a sermon before the House of Commons, Jan. 27,1646, being the day of their solemn monthly fast ToC
Sermon preached at the late fast, before the Commons house of Parliament, 1642
Catechism
A Short Catechism being a brief instruction of the most ignorant before the receiving of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper ToC
Commentary
Books
The Anatomy of Secret Sins, Presumptuous sins, Sins in dominion and uprightness, Together with the remissibleness of all sin, and the irremissibleness of the sin against the Holy Ghost, being sermons on Ps. 19:12-13 Buy 1660
Christ’s Counsel to his Languishing Church of Sardis. Or, The dying or decaying Christian, with the means and helps of his recovery and strengthening ToC Buy
The Doubting Believer, or, A Treatise containing 1. the nature, 2. the kinds, 3. the springs, 4. the remedies of doubtings, incident to weak believers Buy
Providence Handled Practically Buy
The Riches of Grace Displayed in the Offer and Tender of Salvation to Poor Sinners: Wherein is set out, the gracious behavior of Christ, standing at the door and knocking for entrance. The dutiful behavior of sinners in hearing Christ’s voice and opening to Him. And the comfortable event upon them both ToC
Simpson, Sidrach c. 1600-1655
Sermons
Reformation’s Preservation Opened in a Sermon Preached before the House of Commons, at the late solemn fast, July 26, 1643 ToC
Book
Diatribe: Wherein the judgment of the reformed churches and Protestant divines, is shown concerning Ordination, Laying on of hands in ordination of ministers, and preaching by those who are not ordained ministers ToC
The Five Dissenting Brethren
The Reasons of the Dissenting Brethren against the Third Proposition, concerning Presbyterial Government, Humbly Presented Buy 1645
A Copy of a Remonstrance Lately Delivered in to the Assembly by Thomas Goodwin. Jeremiah Burroughs, William Greenhill, William Bridge, Philip Nye, Sidrach Simson and William Carter, Declaring the grounds and reasons of their declining to bring in to the Assembly their model of church-government ToC Buy
Smith, Peter 1586-1653
A Sermon preached before the House of Commons, at their monthly fast, May 29, 1644 ToC
Spurstowe, William d. 1666
Sermons
A Crown of Life, the Reward of Faithfulness, being a sermon preached Sept. 12, 1661 at the funerals of Mr. William Taylor, minister of the Gospel ToC Buy
Death and the Grave no bar to believers happiness, or, A sermon preached at the funeral of the Lady Honor Vyner, July 10, 1656 ToC Buy
England’s Pattern and Duty in it’s Monthly Fasts: presented in a sermon, preached to both Houses of Parliament, Fri. July 21, 1643, Being an extraordinary day of public humiliation appointed by them throughout London and Westminster. that everyone might bitterly bewail his own sins and cry mightily unto God for Christ his sake, to remove his wrath, and heal the land ToC Buy
The Magistrate’s Dignity and Duty: Being a sermon preached on Oct. 30, 1653 ToC Buy
Books
The Spiritual Chemist, or, Six Decades of Divine Meditations on several subjects ToC Buy
The Wells of Salvation Opened, or, A Treatise Discovering the Nature, Preciousness, Usefulness of Gospel Promises, and rules for the right application of them Buy 1655
The Wiles of Satan, in a discourse upon 2 Cor. 2:11 ToC Buy
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Staunton, Edmund 1600-1671
A Funeral Sermon for Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkinson, wife of Westminster Divine Henry Wilkinson, on 1 Thess. 4:14 Buy
Staunton exhorts believers concerning the resurrection, and what it means to sleep in the Lord.
Phinehas’s Zeal in Execution of Judgment. Or, A Divine Remedy for England’s misery: A sermon preached before the House of Lords at their late solemn monthly fast, Oct. 30, 1644 ToC Buy
The Rock of Israel. A Little Part of its Glory Laid Forth in a sermon preached before the House of Commons, at their monthly fast, Apr. 24, 1644 ToC Buy
Sterry, Peter 1613-1672
Sermons
Free Grace Exalted, and thence deduced evangelical rules for evangelical sufferings: in two discourses made March 29th and May 10th, 1670, from Rom. 5:21 Buy
The Spirit Convincing of Sin opened in a sermon before the Honorable House of Commons, assembled in Parliament upon the solemn day of their monthly fast, Nov. 26, 1645 Buy
The Teachings of Christ in the Soul: Opened in a sermon before the House of Peers, upon the solemn day of their monthly fast, March 29, 1648 Buy
The True Way of Uniting the People of God in these Nations: Opened in a sermon, Jan. 1, 1659 ToC Buy
Books
A Discourse of the Freedom of the Will, 1675
‘The Northern Presbytery’ was Scotland.
Strickland, John 1601-1670
Sermons
A Discovery of Peace: or, The Thoughts of the Almighty for the ending of his people’s calamities. Intimated in a sermon, April 24, 1644. Being the solemn day of their public Humiliation and monthly fast ToC Buy
God’s Work of Mercy in Sion’s Misery, laid out in a sermon preached before the House of Commons, Dec. 27, 1643, whereunto is added, A catalog of the names of all the divines that preached before the Parliament till this present in order as they preached ToC
Immanuel, or The Church Triumphing in God with Us: A sermon preached before the House of Lords, at their public thanksgiving, Nov. 5, 1644 ToC Buy
Mercy Rejoicing Against Judgment: or, God waiting to be gracious to a sinful nation. A sermon preached before the House of Commons upon the solemn day of their public humiliation and monthly fast, Oct. 29, 1645 ToC Buy
Books
The King’s Entertainment at York: as it was related by John Strickland, March, 22, 1641
Strong, William d. 1654
Sermons
31 Select Sermons preached on special occasions, 1656
The Commemoration and Exaltation of Mercy: Delivered in a sermon preached to the House of Commons, Nov. 5, 1646. Being the day of their public thanksgiving, for that eminent and ancient mercy, the deliverance of them, and the whole kingdom in them, from the popish and hellish conspiracy of the powder treason ToC
The Day of Revelation of the Righteous Judgement of God: Delivered in a sermon preached to the Honorable House of Commons, at their late solemn fast, Dec. 31, 1645 ToC
The Saint’s Communion with God, and God’s Communion with them in ordinances. As it was delivered in several sermons ToC Buy
The Trust and the Account of a Steward: laid open in a sermon preached before the House of Commons, upon Wed., April 28, 1647 being the day of their public humiliation ToC
The Vengeance of the Temple: discovered in a sermon, May 17, 1648. Being the day of public thanksgiving for a victory obtained by the forces under the command of Colonel Horton, at St. Faggons, near Cardiffe in Wales ToC
A Voice from Heaven, calling the people of God to a perfect separation from mystical Babylon as it was delivered in a sermon, Nov. 5, 1653 ToC
The Way to the Highest Honor: Presented in a sermon preached before the House of Peers, at their late solemn monthly fast. Feb. 24, 1646 ToC
The Worm that Dies Not, or Hell Torments in the Certainty and Eternity of Them Plainly Discovered in several sermons preached on Mark 9:48, as a means to deter from sin and to stir up to mortification ToC Buy
Books
A Discourse of the Two Covenants: wherein the nature, differences, and effects of the Covenant of Works and of Grace are distinctly, rationally, spiritually and practically discussed: together with a considerable quantity of practical cases dependent thereon Buy
Heavenly Treasure, or, Man’s chiefest good wherein the several workings of the heart about, and in pursuance of its chiefest good are solidly and judiciously discovered ToC Buy
Jesus Christ: God’s Shepherd Buy 172 pages
A Treatise showing the Subordination of the Will of Man unto the Will of God ToC
Taylor, Francis 1589-1656
Sermon
The Danger of Vows Neglected and the Necessity of Reformation: or, A sermon preached before the House of Lords, at a late solemne fast, May 27, 1646 ToC
God’s Covenant the Church’s Plea: or A Sermon preached before the Honorable House of Commons at a late solemn fast, Oct. 29, 1645 ToC
Poem
Grapes from Canaan, or, The believer’s present taste of future glory expressed in a short divine poem, the issue of spare hours, and published at the request, and for the entertainment of those whose hopes are above their present enjoyments ToC
Lecture
Self-Satisfaction Occasionally Taught the Citizens in the Lecture as St. Magnes near London-bridge ToC
Commentaries
Commentary on Proverbs, in The English Annotations
Books
The Faith of the Church of England concerning God’s Work on Man’s will publicly confirmed by the subscriptions of all the famous martyrs, and divines thereof: faithfully gathered out of the authentic records of the Church ToC
God’s Glory in Man’s Happiness, with the Freeness of his Grace in Electing us together with many Arminian objections answered ToC Buy
Temple, Thomas c. 1601-1661
Christ’s Government in and over his People: Delivered in a sermon before the House of Commons, at their late public and solemn fast, Oct. 26, 1642 ToC
Thorowgood, Thomas c. 1595-1669
Sermon
Moderation Justified, and the Lord’s being at Hand Improved: in a sermon at Westminster before the House of Commons assembled in Parliament: preached at the late solemn fast, Dec. 25, 1644 ToC
Books
Tozer, Henry c. 1601-1650
A Christian Amendment Delivered in a Sermon on New Years Day, 1631 ToC
Christian Wisdom, or The excellency fame and right means of true wisdom. As it was briefly delivered in a sermon, Nov. 11, 1638 ToC
Directions for a Godly Life especially for communicating at the Lord’s Table ToC
Tuckney, Anthony 1599-1670
Sermons
The Balm of Gilead, for the wounds of England: applied in a sermon preached before the House of Commons, at the late solemn fast, August 30, 1643 ToC
Death Disarmed: and the Grave Swallowed up in Victory. A Sermon, 1653
The Form of Sound Words, on 2 Tim. 1:13, 67 pages
A Good Day Well Improved, or Five sermons upon Acts 9:31. To which is annexed a sermon on 2 Tim. 1:13 preached June 30, 1650, 147 pages
None but Christ, or A Sermon upon Acts 4:12: Preached, July 4, to which is annexed, an enquiry after what hope may be had of the salvation of 1. Heathens. 2. Those of the old world, the Jews and others before Christ. 3. Such as die infants, and idiots, etc. now under the Gospel ToC Buy
Catechism
Books
Eight Letters of Dr. Anthony Tuckney and Dr. Benjamin Whichcote
Forty Sermons upon Several Occasions, 1676
Twisse, William 1577/8-1646
Catechism
Books
The Christian Sabbath defended against a crying evil in these times of the anti-sabbatarians of our age: wherein is shewed that the morality of the fourth Commandment is still in force to bind Christians unto the sanctification of the Sabbath day ToC
The Doctrine of the Synod of Dort and Arles, reduced to the practice, 1631
The Five Points of Grace & of Predestination: Defined and Defended Against an Arminian Remonstrant
Of the Morality of the Fourth plCommandment as Still in Force to Bind Christians, 1641
Valentine, Thomas 1586-1665
Sermons
A Charge Against the Jews and the Christian World for not coming to Christ, who would have freely given them Eternal Life: Delivered in a sermon, before the House of Peers, on May 26, 1647, being the day of their public fast ToC
Christ’s Counsel to poor and naked souls that they might be well furnished with pure gold, and richly clad with white raiment: delivered in a sermon before the House of Commons at their public fast, Sept. 29, 1647 ToC
A Sermon preached to the House of Commons; at their late solemn fast, Dec. 28, Wherein is described 1. The church her patience: 2. Her hope. In the exercise of both which graces, she is enabled to wait upon God in the way of his judgments: in which diverse cases are propounded and resolved. That the soul sick of love, does with more difficulty endure the absence of Christ, than the present evils of this world ToC
Two Sermons Preached: one before the House of Lords, on their public fast, May 26, 1647, The other, before the House of Commons, on their public fast, Sept. 29, 1647 ToC
Vines, Richard 1599/1600-1656
Collections of Sermons
The Authors, Nature, and Danger of Hæresy: Laid open in a sermon before the House of Commons, Wed., March 10, 1646, being set apart as a solemn day of public humiliation to seek God’s assistance for the suppressing and preventing of the growth and spreading of errors, heresies, and blasphemies ToC
Caleb’s Integrity in following the Lord fully: in a sermon before the House of Commons, at their late solemn and public fast, Nov. 30, 1642 ToC
Christ a Christian’s Only Gain: or, The Excellency and Desireableness
of the knowledge of Jesus Christ, above all other things whatsoever. Made
out in several sermons, 75 pages
The Hearse of the Renowned, Robert Earle of Essex and Ewe, Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers of Chartley, Bourchier and Lovaine, sometime Captain Lord General of the armies raised for the defense of King and Parliament. As it was represented in a sermon preached at his funeral, Oct. 22, 1646 ToC
The Impostures of Seducing Teachers Discovered: in a sermon, April 23, 1644 ToC
Obedience to Magistrates, both supreme and subordinate. In three sermons, preached upon the anniversary election day of three Lord Majors successively, together with a fourth sermon tending towards a description of the corruption of the mind ToC
The Purifying of Unclean Hearts and Hands: opened in a sermon preached before the House of Commons, at their solemn fast, January 28, 1645 ToC
Sermons Preached upon Several Public and Eminent Occasions collected into one volume ToC
Commentary
The Saint’s Nearness to God, being a discourse upon part of the 148th Psalm ToC
Books
George Walker bap. 1582?, d. 1651
Sermons
Books
An Exhortation to his dearly beloved countrymen, all the natives of the county of Lancaster, inhabiting in and about the City of London; tending to persuade and stir them up to a yearly contribution, for the erecting of lectures, and maintaining of some godly and painful preachers in such places of that country as have most need, by reason of ignorance and superstition there abounding ToC
Fisher’s Folly Unfolded: or The Vaunting Jesuits’ Vanity Discovered, 1624
The Manifold Wisdom of God. In the Diverse Dispensation of Grace by Jesus Christ in the Old and New Testaments, In the Covenant of Faith, Works. Their Agreement and Difference, Transcribed Buy 1641 149 pages
Wallis, John 1616-1703 A non-voting scribe
Sermons
The Life of Faith, in Two Sermons on Jan. 6, 1683 and June the 29th following, 1684
The Necessity of Regeneration in two sermons to the University of Oxford
The Resurrection Asserted in a sermon preached to the University of Oxford, 1679
Three Sermons Concerning the sacred Trinity, 1691
Letters
A Brief Letter from a young Oxonian to one of his late fellow-pupils upon the subject of magnetism
The Doctrine of the Blessed Trinity Briefly Explained in a Letter to a Friend, 1690
Eight Letters concerning the Blessed Trinity
Theological Books
A Brief and Easy Explanation of The Shorter Catechism Presented By the Assembly of Divines at Westminster, to both Houses of Parliament. And By them Approved. Wherein the meanest Capacities may in a speedy and easy way be brought to understand the Principles of Religion, In imitation of a Catechism formerly published by Mr. Herbert Palmer PoD 1648
Note that this work was the first commentary on the Shorter Catechism and was approved by the Westminster Assembly.
A Defense of Infant Baptism, in answer to a letter from an Anti-Paedobaptist, 1697
Theological Discourses, in two parts, the first containing 8 Letters and 3 sermons concerning the blessed Trinity, the second, discourses and sermons on several occasions ToC
Other Books
On the Sad Loss of the truly honorable Robert Lord Brook: an elegy, to his virtuous and noble lady ToC
Reasons Showing the Consistency of the place of Custos Archivorum with that of a Savilian Professor
A Treatise of Angular Sections
Ward, John d. 1665
Westfield, Thomas 1573–1644
Eleven Choice Sermons ToC
England’s Face in Israel’s glass, or, The sins, mercies, judgements of both nations delivered in eight sermons upon Psalme 106:19,20 etc., also, Gospel-sacrifice, in two sermons on Heb. 13 ToC
Whitaker, Jeremiah 1599-1654
Sermon
White, John 1575-1648
Speech
A Speech of Mr. John White, counselor at law, made in the Commons House of Parliament concerning episcopacy ToC
Psalter
Books
The Planter’s Plea, Or The grounds of plantations examined, and usual objections answered. Together with a manifestation of the causes moving such as have lately undertaken a plantation in New-England: for the satisfaction of those that question the lawfulness of the action Buy
Wilkinson Sr., Henry 1566-1647
The Debt Book: or, A Treatise upon Romans 13:8, Wherein is handled the civil debt of money or goods, and under it the mixed debt, as occasion is offered. Also, the sacred debt of love ToC
Wilkinson, Jr., Henry 1610-1675
Sermon
Babylon’s Ruin, Jerusalem’s Rising, set forth in a sermon before the House of Commons on Oct. 25, being the day appointed for the monthly fast ToC
The Gainful Cost. As it was delivered in a sermon preached before the House of Lords, on Wed. Nov. 27, being the day appointed for solemn and public humiliation ToC
What is it to do all we do in the Name of Christ, and how may we do so? – Colossians 3:17 being sermon 23 of the Supplement to Puritan Sermons
Wherein are we endangered by things lawful? Luke 17:27,28 being sermon 22 of volume 1 of Puritan Sermons
The Wonderful and Astonishing Mercies which the Lord has wrought for England, in subduing and captivating the pride, power and policy of his enemies, Presented in a sermon, July 21, 1646, before the House of Commons, being the day appointed for thanksgiving for the surrender of Oxford ToC
Wilson, Thomas c. 1601-1653
Sermons
Book
Woodcock, Thomas 1614-1651
Joseph paralleled by the present Parliament, in his sufferings and advancement. A sermon preached before the House of Commons, on their solemn day of Thanksgiving, Feb. 19, 1645. For the great mercy of God in the reducement of the city of Chester, by the forces under the command of Sr William Brereton ToC
Lex Talionis: or, God paying every man in his own coin. Held forth in a sermon before the House of Commons, on their solemn fast, July 30th, 1645 ToC
The Two Witnesses: discovered in several sermons upon the eleventh chapter of the Revelation, wherein, after the prophesy opened, the great question of these times. Viz. whether the two witnesses are slain, yea or no, is modestly discussed. April, 1643 ToC
Young, Thomas c. 1587-1655
Sermon
Hope’s Encouragement pointed at in a sermon before the House of Commons, at the last solemn fast, Feb. 28, 1643 ToC
Book
The Lord’s Day, or, a Succinct Narration compiled out of the testimonies of Holy Scripture and the reverend ancient fathers and divided into two books, in the former whereof is declared that the observation of the Lord’s Day was from the Apostles, in the later is shown in what things its sanctification does consist, 1672
Smectymnuus
Various of the Divines
Certain Considerations to Dissuade men from further gathering of churches in this present juncture of time. Subscribed by diverse Divines of the Assembly ToC
The English Annotations, 1645
6 out of the 11 commentators of this whole Bible commentary were Westminster divines. For an introduction to the work, see here.
Jus Divinum Ministerii Evangelici, or, The Divine Right of the Gospel Ministry, 1654, by the London Provincial Assembly
Jus Divinum Regiminis Ecclesiastici: The Divine Right of Church Government, wherein it is Proved: that the Presbyterian Government by Preaching and Ruling Elders, in Sessional, Presbyterial and Synodical Assemblies may lay the only lawful claim to a divine right, according to the Holy Scriptures, by sundry ministers of Christ in the city of London Buy
Of the 58 persons who signed their names to this document, the following 17 were Westminster divines:
Cornelius Burges
William Gouge
Edmund Stanton
Thomas Temple
George Walker
Edmund Calamy
Jeremiah Whitaker
Daniel Cawdrey
William Spurstowe
Lazarus Seaman
Simeon Ashe
Thomas Case
Nicholas. Proffet
Thomas Thorowgood
Edward Corbet
Henry Roborough
John Wallis
A Vindication of the Presbyterial Government, and ministry, together, with an exhortation to all the ministers, elders, and people within the bounds of the Province of London, whether joining with us or separating from us, 1650, by the London Provincial Assembly
Smectymnuus
Smectymnuus was an acronym of the initials of the the five authors behind it: Stephen Marshall, Edmund Calamy, Thomas Young, Matthew Newcomen, and William Spurstowen. Smectymnuus’ books opposed episcopacy.
The Dissenting Brethren
The Dissenting Brethren were the five leading Independents at the assembly that vigorously opposed presbyterian church government: Thomas Goodwin, Philip Nye, Sidrach Simpson, Jeremiah Burroughs and William Bridge.
The Reasons of the Dissenting Brethren against the Third Proposition, concerning Presbyterial Government, Humbly Presented Buy 1645
A Copy of a Remonstrance Lately Delivered in to the Assembly by Thomas Goodwin. Jeremiah Burroughs, William Greenhill, William Bridge, Philip Nye, Sidrach Simson and William Carter, Declaring the grounds and reasons of their declining to bring in to the Assembly their model of church-government ToC Buy
Related Pages
Commentaries on the Westminster Confession
The Minutes of the Westminster Assembly
Histories of the Westminster Assembly
The Westminster Standards on the Administration of the Lord’s Supper
The Westminster Standards and Divines on Common Grace
The Westminster Assembly and Psalm Singing
The Westminster Confession and Musical Instruments in Worship
The Westminster Standards on Natural Law
The Sincere Free Offer of the Gospel in the Westminster Standards and Divines