All of the Writings of the Westminster Divines in English Online

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All of the Writings of the Westminster Divines by Subject

All of the Writings of the Westminster Divines Available for Purchase

All of the Writings of Those who were Invited to the Assembly but did not Attend

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“…there never was a body of divines who labored more conscientiously, carefully, and faithfully, produced more important documents, or a richer theological literature, than that remarkably learned, able, and pious body…”

Charles A. Briggs

“The divines there congregated were men of eminent learning, godliness, ministerial abilities, and fidelity… as far as I am able to judge… the Christian world, since the days of the apostles, had never a synod of more excellent divines…”

Richard Baxter

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About this Collection
Order of the Divines
All of the Writings of the Divines

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About this Collection

This is intended to be a comprehensive collection of all of the writings of the Westminster divines in English, and it was the largest such collection on the net when it was last updated in Dec. of 2020.

124 of the 160 members and commissioners (77.5%) that are known to have at some point attended the Westminster Assembly over its ten year plus span (1643-1653+), have writings freely available on the internet.  Out of the 1,260 total writings of divines that are referenced on this page, 1,118 of them (88.7%) are free available online.

Only one copy of each work has been selected, though sometimes multiple copies exist. Preference has been given to readability over date, edition, etc. For additional editions or copies of the works below, check PRDL and EEBO.  Where a modern reprint is available for a specific writing below, a Buy link will open a page where it can be purchased.

The number after the name of the divine is how many works they produced (which we know of), which are all online.  If a name has two numbers after it, separated by a comma, the first number is how many of their works are online; the second number is how many of their works are referenced, but are not online.

Persons who were invited to the Assembly, but did not actually attend, are not included here (with a few exceptions, for the time being, who have an * after their name).

This page can be searched.  Most browsers allow one to search any webpage by pressing the ‘control’ key and the letter ‘f’ together, which will open up a search-box.  Search for keywords, authors or titles.

The substance of this webpage was completed before the Westminster Assembly Project had anything akin to it available.

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Order of the Divines

Westminster Assembly  15+

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Scottish Commissioners  8  non-voting Presbyterians

Baillie, Robert  15
Campbell, Archibald  1, 18  Ruling Elder
Campbell, John  0, 7  Ruling Elder
Gillespie, George  16
Henderson, Alexander  14
Johnston, Archibald  5  Ruling Elder
Maitland, John  23, 3  Ruling Elder
Rutherford, Samuel  33, 1

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Members of the Civil House of Lords  5

Edward, Howard  1
Fiennes, William  4, 1
Montague, Edward  10, 2
Rich, Robert  13
Wharton, Philip  2

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Members of the Civil House of Commons  20

Clotworthy, John  0, 1
Cook, John  9, 1  Erastian               Presb., Erast.  18, 1  Rudyerd, Benjamin
Evelyn, John  4  Erast., Indep.                         Erastian  4, 2  St. John, Oliver
Fiennes, Nathaniel  14, 2  Erast., Indep.             Erastian  6, 1  Seldon, John
Glynne, John  5  Presb., Erastian                                       5  Strode, William
Hesilrige, Arthur  9  Erastian, Indep.                      Indep.  12, 2  Vane, Henry
Maynard, John  7  Presb., Erastian                                  1  Wheeler, William
Pierrepont, William  1                                                               3  White, John
Pym, John  28  Presbyterian                       Erastian  2  Whitelock, Bulstrode
Rouse, Francis  18, 2  non-Erastian                                         4  Wilde, John
.                                                                                         0, 1  Yonge, Walter

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English Clergy  94

Arrowsmith, John  5                                                         2  Hoyle, Joshua
Ashe, Simeon  14, 8                                                     5, 1  Jackson, John
Bathurst, Theodore  1                                                       1  Langley, John
Bolton, Samuel  5, 4                                    Presbyterian  20, 2  Ley, John
Bond, John  12                            Erast., conf. in 1660  14  Lightfoot, John
Bowles, Oliver  1                                                      35  Marshall, Stephen
Bridge, William  7  Independent                                  5, 1  Maynard, John
Brownrig, Ralph *                                  Episcopalian  5, 1  Morley, George
Burges, Cornelius 14, 8 Assessor    Presbyterian 11 Newcomen, Matthew
Burgess, Anthony  17, 3  Indep.                 Independent  14, 1  Nye, Philip
Burroughs, Jeremiah  40, 3  Indep.          Assessor  10, 3  Palmer, Herbert
Byfield, Adoniram  3  non-voting scribe                           1  Perne, Andrew
Byfield, Richard  6, 3                                                1  Pickering, Benjamin
Calamy, Sr., Edmund  39                                                    4  Price, William
Capel, Richard *                                                             1  Proffet, Nicholas
Carter, John  2                                       Presbyterian  3  Rathband, William
Carter, Thomas  2                                Conf. in 1660  7  Reynolds, Edward
Carter, William  3  Independent      non-voting scribe  2  Roborough, Henry
Caryl, Joseph  31, 3  Indep.                                             3  Scudder, Henry
Case, Thomas  20, 4                              Presbyterian  6  Seaman, Lazarus
Cawdrey, Daniel  16, 3                                         19, 2  Sedgwick, Obadiah
Chambers, Humphrey  4, 1                  Independent  6, 1  Simpson, Sidrach
Cheynell, Francis  13                                                             1  Smith, Peter
Clendon, Thomas *                                                10, 2  Spurstowe, William
Coleman, Thomas  3, 4  Erastian                              2,1  Staunton, Edmund
Conant, John  3, 2                                         Independent  11  Sterry, Peter
Corbet,Edward  1                                                             5  Strickland, John
De la Marche, Jean  1                                                  14, 2  Strong, William
Delme, Philippe  2, 2                                                          8  Taylor, Francis
Downing, Calybute  6, 1  Presbyterian, Erastian             1  Temple, Thomas
Dury, John  38, 3                                                  3, 1  Thorowgood, Thomas
Featley, Daniel  20, 3  Epsicopalian                                       3  Tozer, Henry
Ford, Thomas  6                                                             8  Tuckney, Anthony
Foxcraft, John  1                                            Moderator  10  Twisse, William
Gataker, Thomas  36, 3                                                 4  Valentine, Thomas
Gibbon, John  1                                                              16, 1  Vines, Richard
Gibson, Samuel  2                                                        17, 1  Walker, George
Goodwin, Thomas  14  Independent     scribe, conf. 1660  26, 3 Wallis, John
Gouge, William  22, 1  Assessor                                               2  Ward, John
Gower, Stanley  1                                                      2, 2  Westfield, Thomas
Greene, John  5  Independent                                  3, 1  Whitaker, Jeremiah
Greenhill, William  5, 1  Indep.                           Assessor  12, 3  White, John
Hall, Henry  1                                                         1, 1  Wilkinson, Sr., Henry
Hardwick, Humphrey  2                                              5  Wilkinson, Jr., Henry
Harris, Robert  1                                                                3  Wilson, Thomas
Herle, Charles  7, 5  Moderator                                    4  Woodcock, Francis
Heyrick, Richard  4, 1  Conformed in 1660                        4  Young, Thomas
Hickes, Gaspar  3
Hill, Thomas  12, 1
Hodges, Thomas  4

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Works by Multiple Members

Various Members  6
Smectymnuus  2  Presbyterians
The Dissenting Brethren  2  Independents


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All of the Writings of the Westminster Divines

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A Complete Collection

‘Assembly Documents’  at The Westminster Assembly Project  141 references to Dixhoorn’s volumes, most of which documents are not online

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The Westminster Assembly

The Standards

The Confession of Faith  Buy  1648

The Shorter Catechism  Buy  1658

The Larger Catechism  Buy  1658

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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  Buy  1647

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Other Documents

The Proceedings of the Assembly of Divines upon the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of England  Buy 

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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

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A Declaration

A Short Declaration of the Assembly of Divines, by Way of Detestation of this Abominable & Blasphemous Opinion, that God is, & has an hand in, & is the Author of the Sinfulness of his People, Mentioned in a Book Entitled, ‘Comfort for Believers About their Sins & Troubles’. Together with the Orders of Both Houses of Parliament for the Burning of the Said Book by the Hand of the Common Hangman  Buy  (London, 1645)  8 pp.  No Westminster divine dissented from this declaration.

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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  Buy

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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  Buy 

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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

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Scottish Commissioners

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Baillie, Robert 1559-1662

Sermons

Errors & Induration are the Great Sins & 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

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Reviews & Replies

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 & most lying reports, to the great scandal of that Government are fully and clearly refuted. As also, the Solemn League & Covenant of the Three Nations Justified & Maintained  1649  See also A Review of Doctor Bramble  (1649) which looks substantially the same.

The Unlawfulness & Danger of Limited Episcopacy [by Alexander Henderson], whereunto is Subjoined a Short Reply to the Modest Advertiser & Calm Examinator of that Treatise [by Baillie]. As also the Question of Episcopacy Discussed from Scripture & Fathers  1641

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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  (Londno, 1647)

A Dissuasive from the Errors of the Time, wherein the Tenets of the Principal Sects, Especially of the Independents, are drawn Together in One Map  1645

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, & 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 & 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 & 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 & Subscribe before many Witnesses in a Write hereunto Annexed  (London, 1646)

Laudianism, or Self-Rulers, the Canterburians’ Self-Conviction, or, an Evident Demonstration of the Avowed Arminianism, Popery, and Tyranny of that Faction, by their Own Confessions; with a Postscript for the Jesuit Lysimachus Nicanor, a Prime Canterburian  1641

The Life of William, Now Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, Examined. Wherein his Principal Actions, or Deviations in Matters of Doctrine and Discipline (since he came to that sea of Canturbury) are traced, and set down, as they were taken from good hands, by Mr. Robert Baillie, a learned pastor of the Kirk of Scotland, and one of the late commissioners sent from that Nation. Very fitting for all judicious men to read, and examine, that they may be the better able to censure him for those thing wherein he hath done amiss. Read & Judge, 1643

A Parallel or Brief Comparison of the Liturgy with the Mass-Book, the Breviary, the Ceremonial & Other Romish Rituals. Wherein is Clearly & 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  (London, 1641)

Prelacy is Misery: or the Suppressing of Prelatical Government & Establishing of Provencial & National Synods, is a Hopeful Means to make a Flourishing Church & Happy Kingdom  (1641)  10 pp.

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

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Letters & Journals

The Letters & 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

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Campbell, Archibald  1st Marquess of Argyll  1605-7–1661

Letters

A Letter from the Marques of Argile and Sir William Armyn, in the Name of Themselves & their Confederates, to Sir Thomas Glemham  (1643)

Letters from the Marquesse of Argyle, the Earle of Lanerick, Lord Warriston, & others Now at Edinburgh, to their Friends at London  (1645)

A Letter Sent from the Marquess of Argyle to the King of Scots  (1652)

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Speeches

A Most Noble Speech Spoken by the Lord Cambell of Lorne. one of his Majesty’s most Honorable Privy Counsel of Scotland  (1641)

A True Copy of a Speech Delivered in the Parliament in Scotland, by the Earle of Argyle, Concerning the Government of the Church  (1641)

An Honourable Speech Made in the Parliament of Scotland by the Earle of Argyle (being now Competitor with Earle Morton for the Chancellorship) the Thirtieth of September 1641  (1641)

A Speech by the Marquesse of Argyle to the Honorable Lords & Commons in Parliament, 25 June, 1646  (1646)

The Lord Marques of Argyle’s Speech to a Grand Committee of Both Houses of Parliament, the 25th of this Instant June, 1646  (1646)

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1648

A Declaration of the Marquesse of Argyle, with the Rest of the Lords, & Others of the Estates of the Kingdom of Scotland, Concerning the Kings Majesty, & the Treaty; & their Desires to the Parliament of England  (1648)

The Marquesse of Argyle his Speech Concerning the King, the Covenant, & Peace or War Between both Kingdoms  (1648)

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Book

Instructions to a Son, Containing Rules of Conduct in Public & Private Life…  Addressed to his Children, & to his Eldest Son in Particular, written in the Year 1660, during his Confinement  (1661; Glasgow, 1743)  126 pp.

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Unknown Genre

Edinburgh, at the Parliament-House  (1661)

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Surrounding his Trial & Death

The Marques of Argyll his Defences Against the Grand Indictment of High Treason, Exhibited Against Him to the Parliament in Scotland. (1661)

The Marquess of Argile his Answer to his Charge Sent unto Him in the Castle of Edinburgh, the 28. of January  (1661)

The Marquess of Argyle his Petition to the Parliament of Scotland  (1661)

To the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, the Humble Petition of Archibald Marquess of Argyle (1661)

The Speech & Plea of Archibald Marquesse of Argyle to the Parliament of Scotland at Edinburgh on the 5 of this Instant March. In answer to the Charge of High Treason Against Him  (1661)

The Speech of the Late Marquiss of Argyll upon the Scaffold May 27,·1661  (1661)

My Lord Marquis of Argyle his Speech upon the Scaffold, the 27 of May 1661 (1661)

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Campbell, John  1598–1662

Speeches

A Second Speech made by the Lord Lowden, in the Parliament of Scotland the 24 of September, 1641  (1641)

A Speech made by the Lord Lowden, to the Lords in the Upper House of Parliament in Scotland, the 20 of September, anno 1641  (1641)

The Lord Louden his Learned & Wise Speech in the Upper House of Parliament in Scotland, September 9. 1641  (1641)

A Speech of the Right Honourable the Earle of Louden, Lord Chancellour of Scotland: to a Grand Committee of Both Houses of Parliament, upon the 12 of September, 1645  (1645)

Several Speeches, Spoken by the right Honorable the Earle of Loudoun, Lord High Chancellor of Scotland  (1646)

The Lord Chancellor of Scotland his Speech to the King in Newcastle Concerning the Propositions for Peace, July, 1646  (1646)

Two Speeches of the Lord Chancellor of Scotland  (1646)

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Gillespie, George 1613-1648

Fast 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 & Public Humiliation…  Buy 1646

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Tracts

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.

Faces About, or, A Recrimination Charged upon Mr. John Goodwin in the Point of Fighting Against God & Opposing the Way of Christ, & 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 & a Divine Concerning the Present Condition of the Church of England, Transcribed  Buy  1644

An Useful Case of Conscience Discussed & Resolved Concerning Associations & Confederacies with idolaters, infidels, heretics, or any other known enemies of truth and godliness, Whereunto is subjoined a letter written by him to the commissioners of the General Assembly in the time of his sickness, together with his testimony unto this truth written two days before his death  1649

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.

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Books

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

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

Aaron’s Rod Blossoming, or, The Divine Ordinance of Church-Government Vindicated so as the Present Erastian Controversy Concerning the Distinction of civil & ecclesiastical government, excommunication & suspension, is fully debated & 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, & from the groundlessness of the chief objections made against the Presbyterial Government in Point of a Domineering, Arbitrary, Unlimited Power  Buy  1646

111 Propositions Concerning the Ministry & Government of the Church  1647

A Treatise of Miscellany Questions: wherein many Useful Questions and Cases of Conscience are Discussed and Resolved  1649  It is not known when the various chapters of this work were written.

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Westminster Minutes

Notes of Debates & Proceedings of the Assembly of Divines & Other commissioners at Westminster, Feb. 1644 to Jan. 1645

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Debate with Thomas Coleman

A Brotherly Examination of Some Passages of Mr. Coleman’s Late Printed Sermon [Hopes Deferred & Dashed] upon Job 11:20, in which He has Endeavored to Strike at the Root of All Church-Government  Buy 1646

This was Gillespie’s first public response to Coleman, which started their debate.  Coleman responded with A Brotherly Examination Re-Examined.  Gillespie next replied with Nihil Respondes [Not Responding].

Nihil Respondes [Not Responding]: or, A Discovery of the Extreme Unsatisfactoriness of Master Coleman’s Piece, Published Last Week under the Title of, A Brotherly Examination Re-Examined, Wherein, his self-contradictions: his yielding of some things, & not answering to other things objected against him: his abusing of Scripture: his errors in divinity: his abusing of the Parliament, and endangering their authority: his abusing of the Assembly: his calumnies, and namely against the Church of Scotland, and against myself: the repugnancy of his doctrine to the Solemn League & Covenant, are plainly demonstrated  1645

Coleman responded to this with Male Dicis Maledicis [Bad Speaking].  Gillespie responded with Male Audis [Bad Hearing].

Male Audis [Bad Hearing], or an Answer to Mr. Coleman, his Male Dicis: Wherein the Repugnancy of his Erastian Doctrine to the Word of God, to the Solemn League & Covenant, & to the Ordinances of Parliament: also his contradictions, tergiversations, heterodoxies, calumnies & perverting of testimonies, are made more apparent than formerly. Together with some animadversions upon Master Hussey his Plea for Christian Magistracy: showing, that in Diverse of the Aforementioned Particulars he has Miscarried as Much, & in some Particulars More Than Mr. Coleman  1646

This ended the debate, as Coleman did not respond to it.

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Henderson, Alexander c.1583-1646

Speech

Two Speeches Delivered Before the Subscribing of the Covenant, the 25th of Sept. at St. Margarets in Westminster, the one by Mr. Philip Nye, the Other by Mr. Alexander Henderson  1643

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Sermons

A Sermon Preached by the Learned Mr. Alexander Henderson, before the Sitting Down of the General Assembly, August 12, 1639  on Acts 5:32-42

Sermons, Prayers & Pulpit Addresses  Buy  edited by R. Thomson Martin, 1867

This has collection has many of Henderson’s discourses and prayers not elsewhere found.

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Thanksgiving Sermon

A Sermon Preached Before the Lords & 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

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Fast 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 & Public Humiliation  Buy

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Books

On the Scottish National Covenant, 1638

The Protestation of the Noblemen, Barons, Gentlemen, Borrowes, Ministers & Commons, Subscribers of the Confession of Faith & [National] Covenant, lately Renewed within the Kingdom of Scotland, made at the Mercate Crosse of Edinburgh the 22. of September Immediately after the Reading of the Proclamation, Dated September 9, 1638  1638

The General Demands & Answers

General Demands Concerning the Late Covenant: Propounded by the Ministers & Professors of Divinity in Aberdeen, to some Reverend Brethren who came thither to recommend the Late Covenant to them, & to those who are Committed to their Charge. Together with the Answers of those Reverend Brethren to the Said Demands. As also the Replies of the Foresaid Ministers & Professors to their Answers  (London, 1638)  GB

The Answers of Some Brethren of the Ministry to the Replies of the Ministers and Professors of Divinity in Aberdeen Concerning the Late [Scottish National] Covenant [1638]  1638

The General Demands of the Reverend Doctors of Divinity & Ministers of the Gospell in Aberdeen, Concerning the Late Covenant, in Scotland Together, with the Answers, Replies & Duplies that Followed Thereupon, in the year 1638: reprinted in One Book, by Order of Parliament  (Aberdeen, 1663)

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On Church Government

The Government and Order of the Church of Scotland  1641

Reformation of Church Government in Scotland, Cleared from Some Mistakes & Prejudices by the Commissioners of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, now at London  1644

The Unlawfulness & Danger of Limited Prelacy: or Perpetual Precedence in the Church, Briefly Discovered  1641

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On his Death-Bed

The Declaration of Mr. Alexander Henderson Made upon his Death Bed  1648  11 pp.

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Johnston, Archibald  bap. 1611, d. 1663  A Scottish ruling elder

Diary

Diary of Sir Archibald Johnston, Lord Wariston, 1639. The Preservation of the Honors of Scotland, 1651-52…  (Edinburgh, 1896)

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Tracts

A Short Relation of the State of the Kirk of Scotland Since the Reformation of Religion to the Present Time for Information, & Advertisement to our Brethren in the Kirk of England…  (1638)  20 pp.

Reasons Against the Rendering of our Sworn & Subscribed Confession of Faith  (Edinburgh, 1638)  4 pp.

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Confession of Sins

Causes of the Lord’s Wrath Against Scotland, Manifested in his Sad Late Dispensations; Whereunto is Added a Paper, Particularly Holding Forth the Sins of the Ministry.  (London, 1653)

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Discourse & Death

The Last Discourse of the Right Honorable the Lord Warestoune, as He Delivered it upon the Scaffold at the Mercat-Cross of Edinburgh, July 22, 1663, being Immediately Before his Death. Whereunto is Added a Short Narration of his Carriage during the Time of his Imprisonment, but more Especially at his Death  (Edinburgh, 1664)

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Maitland, John  1616–1682  Earle & Duke of Lauderdale, King Charles II’s High Commissioner

Papers

The Lauderdale Papers, vol. 1, 2, 3  ed. Osmund Airy  (London, 1838-1901)

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Letters

Commissioners of Scotland – A Message to Both Houses of Parliament,: for a Personal Treaty with the King (and his Majesty to Come to London) or Treat at Hampton-Court. By the Lord Lowden, the Lord Lauderdale, Sir Charles Erskine, Mr. Hugh Kennedy & Mr. Robert Barclay, Commissioners from the Kingdom of Scotland…  (London, 1647)

Thirty-Four Letters Written to James Sharp…  by the Duke & Duchess of Lauderdale & by Charles Maitland…  1660-1677  ed. John Dowden  in Miscellaney of the Scottish History Society (First Volume)  in Publications of the Scottish History Society, 3rd Series, vol. 15  (Edinburgh, 1893)

Letters from John, Earl of Lauderdale & Others to Sir John Gilmour, President of Session  ed. Henry Paton  in Miscellaney of the Scottish History Society (Fifth Vol.)  in Publications of the Scottish History Society, 3rd Series, vol. 21

Letters from John, Second Earl of Lauderdale, to John, Second Earl of Tweeddale & Others  ed. Henry Paton  in Miscellaney of the Scottish History Society (Sixth Vol.)  in Publications of the Scottish History Society, 3rd Series, vol. 33

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Dialogue

A Dialogue between Duke Lauderdale and the Lord Danby  (London, 1679)

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Speeches

The Declaration of the Commissioners for the Kingdom of Scotland Concerning the Removal of His Majesty from Holdenby together with a Speech made by the Earl of Lauderdale Touching the Same at a Conference with Both Houses of Parliament on Saturday the 5th of June, 1647  (London, 1647)

The Speech of His Grace, the Earle of Lauderdale, His Majesty’s High-Commissioner for the Parliament of Scotland, Delivered in Parliament the 19th Day of October, 1669  (1669)

His Majesty’s Gracious Letter to his Parliament of Scotland, May 23, 1672, with their Answer. As also the Speech of his Grace, the Lord Duke of Lauderdale, his Majesty’s High Commissioner for his Kingdom of Scotland, at the Opening of this Session of Parliament, June 12, 1672  (Edinburgh, 1672)

The Speech of His Grace, the Duke of Lauderdale, His Majesty’s High-Commissioner from the Kingdom of Scotland, to the Parliament there, the 12th of November, 1673  (1673)

His Majesty’s Gracious Letter to the Convention of Estates in Scotland, the 13th of June 1678 & the Speech of the Duke of Lauderdale…  to the Convention of Estates at Edinburgh, the 4th of July, 1678, with the dutiful letter sent to His Majesty from the Convention of Estates in Scotland, the 11th of July, 1678  (London, 1678)

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Tracts

An Addition to Swinton’s Case, in Relation to his Father’s Pretended Forfeiture, upon Occasion of the Answer to it Published by the Earl of Lauderdale  (1690)  18 pp.

[75] Articles & Rules for the Better Government of his Majesty’s Forces in Scotland  (Edinburgh, 1675/1678)  24 pp.

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Laws & Acts of Parliament

The Laws & Acts of the Second Parliament, of our Most High & Dread Sovereign, Charles the Second… the 19th of October, 1669…  By a Noble Earl, John Earl of Lauderdail, Viscount Maitland…  His Majesties Commissioner for holding the same…  (Edinburgh, 1679)

Laws & Acts Past in the Second Session of the Second Parliament, of our most high & dread Sovereign, Charles the Second, by the Grace of God, King of Scotland, England, France & Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Holden at Edinburgh, from the 28th of July, to the 22nd of August, 1670. By a noble earl, John Earl of Lauderdale, Viscount Maitland…  (Edinburgh, 1674)

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Collections of Manuscripts

Lauderdale Papers Add. manuscripts in the British Museum, 30 vols.

On these, and Luaderdale’s history, see ‘Art. V.-The Lauderdale MSS. in the British Museum. 26 vols.’  in The Quarterly Review, vol. 157, no. 313 (Jan. & April, 1884), pp. 407-439

Correspondence relating to John Maitland, 2nd Earl of Lauderdale, 1st Duke of Lauderdale (1616-1682)  Info  at Edinburgh University Library Special Collections

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About John Maitland

A Letter from the Commissioners of Scotland: Representing the Hard Usage of the Earle of Lauderdaill by the Soldiers of the Army at Wooburn: & Desiring his Majesty’s Speedy Coming to London in Safety, Honor & Freedom  (London, 1647)

A Declaration from His Excellence Sir Thomas Fairfax…  also a Narrative of the Souldier’s Behavior Towards the Lord Lauderdale  (London, 1647)

To the most illustrious, John, Earle of Lauderdale, &c. His Majesties High Commissioner for the kingdom of Scotland, His Grace, a congratulatory welcome of an heart-well-wishing quill  (Edinburgh, 1670)

The Commons Address Against the Duke of Lauderdail, Presented to His Majesty, May 9, 1679  (London, 1679)

Some farther matter of fact relating to the administration of affairs in Scotland, under the Duke of Lauderdale. Humbly offered to His Majesties consideration…  (London, 1679)

The Impeachment of the Duke and Dutchess of Lauderdale…  Presented to His Majesty by the City of Edinburgh  (London, 1679)

Some Particular Matter of Fact Relating to the Administration of Affairs in Scotland under the Duke of Lauderdale humbly offered to His Majesty’s Consideration…  (1680)

Gaskarth, John – A Sermon Preached upon the First Occasion after the Death of His Grace John Duke of Lauderdale…  (London, 1683)

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Maitland’s Library

The English Part of the Library of the Late Duke of Lauderdale being a Catalogue of Choice English books in Divinity, History, Geography, Law, Poetry & Miscellany…  so to continue daily till all be sold  (London, 1690)

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Rutherford, Samuel  c. 1600-1661

An Exhortation

A Cry From the Dead, From the Flower of the Church of Scotland, or an Exhortation at a Communion to a Scot’s Congregation in London

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Individual Communion Sermons

Christ & the Dove’s Heavenly Salutations, with their Pleasant Conference Together: or A Sermon before the Communion in Anwoth, 1630

Christ’s Napkin: or, A Sermon Preached in Kirkcubright at the Communion, May 12, 1633

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Fast 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 & Public Humiliation  1645  Buy

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Collections of Sermons

Fourteen Communion Sermons, with a Preface & Notes by A.A. Bonar  Buy  1878

Quaint Sermons of Samuel Rutherford  Buy  1885

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Catechism

A Catechism Containing the Sum of Christian Religion  Buy  80 pp.

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Letters

Letters of Samuel Rutherford with a Sketch of his Life  Buy  edited by A. Bonar, 1848

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A Testimony

A Testimony Left by Mr. Rutherford to the Work of Reformation in Britain & Ireland, Before his Death, with some of his Last Words. February the last, 1661. To which is Added a Testimony of One of the Ministers of the Church of Scotland Against the Oath of Abjuration, a little before it was taken  Ref  (Glasgow, 1719)

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Books

The Power & Prevalency of Faith & Prayer Evidenced, in a Practical Discourse on Mt. 9:27-31  Buy  (1713)  88 pp.

A Survey of the Spiritual Antichrist Opening the Secrets of Familism and Antinomianism in the Antichristian Doctrine of John Saltmarsh and Will. Del, the present preachers of the army now in England, and of Robert Town, Tobias Crisp, H. Denne, Eaton, and others : in which is revealed the rise and spring of Antinomians, Familists, Libertines, Swencfeldians, Enthusiasts, etc., the mind of Luther, a most professed opposer of Antinomians, is cleared, and diverse considerable points of the law and the Gospel are discovered, in two parts, 1648

On Soteriology

Christ Dying & Drawing Sinners to Himself, or, A Survey of our Savior in his Soul-Suffering, his Loveliness in his Death & the Efficacy Thereof, Delivered in Sermons on John 12  Buy  1647

The Trial & 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

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 & the Son Jesus Christ, Infants’ Right to Jesus Christ & the Seal of Baptism, with some practical questions and observations  HTML  Buy  1655

Influences of the Life of Grace. Or, A Practical Treatise Concerning the Way, Manner, and Means of having and improving of spiritual dispositions, and quickening influences from Christ the resurrection and the life, 1659

On Ecclesiology

A Peaceable and Temperate Plea for Paul’s Presbytery in Scotland, or, A Modest and Brotherly Dispute of the Government of the Church of Scotland wherein our discipline is demonstrated to be the true apostolic way of divine truth, and the arguments on the contrary are friendly dissolved, the grounds of separation and the independency of particular congregations, in defense of ecclesiastical presbyteries, synods, and assemblies, are examined and tried, 1642

The Due Right of Presbyteries or, A Peaceable Plea for the Government of the Church of Scotland, 1644

The Divine Right of Church Government and Excommunication: or a peaceable dispute for the perfection of the holy scripture in point of ceremonies and church government;: in which the removal of the Service-book is justified, the six books of Thomas Erastus against excommunication are briefly examined; with a vindication of that eminent divine Theodore Beza against the aspersions of Erastus, the arguments of Mr. William Pryn, Rich: Hooker, Dr. Morton, Dr. Jackson, Dr. John Forbes, and the doctors of Aberdeen; touching will-worship, ceremonies, imagery, idolatry, things indifferent, an ambulatory government; the due and just powers of the magistrate in matters of religion, and the arguments of Mr. Pryn, in so far as they side with Erastus, are modestly discussed. To which is added, a brief tractate of scandal, 1646

A Survey of the Survey of that Sum of Church Discipline penned by Mr. Thomas Hooker, wherein the way of the churches of New England is now re-examined, 1658

On Politics

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

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

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Debate

‘Samuel Rutherford & Thomas Sydserff, Bishop of Galloway, ‘An Discussing of Some Arguments Against Canons & Ceremonies in God’s Worship’ 1636′  in Religious Controversy in Scotland, 1625-1639  ed. David G. Mullan  in Scottish History Society, Fifth Series, vol 11 (Edinburgh: Scottish Historical Society, 1998), pp. 82-99  A debate between the two men.

The debate first centers around whether ceremonies in worship, claimed to be indifferent, are legitimately scandals to the weak or not.  Then is more specifically discussed the episcopal practice of kneeling in order to partake of the Lord’s Supper.  At the end Rutherford gives a definition of worship.

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Documents of the Protestors (many signed by Rutherford)

Letter from the Protesters to L. General Cromwell, Jan. 1652  12 pp.

The Representation, Propositions, and Protestation of Divers Ministers, Elders and Professors, for themselves, and in name of many others, well-affected ministers, elders, and people in Scotland presented by the Lord Wareston, Mr. Andrew Cant, Mr. John Livingston, Mr. Samuel Rutherford and diverse others, to the ministers and elders met at Edinburgh, July 21, 1652  20 pp.

Declaration or Testimony of the Protesters in Reference to the English Actings Amongst Us, March 17, 1653  24 pp.

Protesters’ Address to Colonel Lilburne, April, 1653  2 pp.

Protesters Declaration or Exhortation to the Separatists in Aberdeen  7 pp.

Another Declaration or Testimony of the Protesters, March 1654  12 pp.

The Protesters Considerations of the Order of Duty of Ministers, 1654  12 pp.

The Supplication of the Ministers, Elders and Professors who are for the Protestation against the Late Controverted Public Resolutions of Kirk and State in the Year 1651, to the Highness’s Council in Scotland, Nov., 1655  3 pp.

A Testimony to the Truth of Jesus Christ, or to the Doctrine, Worship, Discipline and Government of the Church of Scotland by the Ministers of Perth & Fife, Nov. 1659

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Poetry in Latin

‘Samuel Rutherford: Four Latin Poems’  A hypertext critical edition by James Reid Baxter & Matthew Vogan  (2017)

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Unpublished Manuscripts

Vogan, Matthew – ‘Fresh Directions in Rutherford Studies’  in Studies in Puritanism, issue 1, vol. 1  (2019), pp. 16-17  This section is an annotated bibliography.

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Members of the House of Lords

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Edward, Howard †1675

Authorship Uncertain

Poems & Essays: with a Paraphrase on Cicero’s Lælius, or Of Friendship

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Fiennes, William

Speeches

A Speech of the Right Honorable William Lord Viscount Say & Seale, one of His Majesty’s most honorable privy council, spoken in Parliament in answer to the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury’s Last Speech, & Concerning the Liturgy of the Church of England  (London, 1641)

A Speech in Parliament of Right Honorable William, Lord Viscount Say & Seale, Master of His Majesty’s Court of Wards & Liveries, & one of His Majesty’s Most Honorable Privy Council: upon the Hill against Bishops’ Power in Civil Affairs & Courts of Indicature  (London, 1641)

The two speeches above are also contained in Two Speeches in Parliament of the Right Honourable William…  (1641).

A Speech of the Right Honorable the Lord Vicount Say & Seale, one of his Maiesty’s Privy Council: Spoken in Parliament the 25th Day of February Anno Dom. 1642, Concerning the Bishop of Canterbury’s Petition, Delivered to the High Court of Parliament, February the 22, 1642  (London, 1642)  5 pp.

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Contra Quakers

Folly & Madness Made Manifest, or Some Things Written to Show how Contrary to the Word of God & Practice of the Saints in the Old & New Testament the Doctrines & Practices of the Quakers Lately Rise up Against us Are [&] A Railing & Reviling Answer made Thereunto, Full of Falsehood & Vain Shifts & Devices to Maintain their Errors: this Discovered & Made Manifest  (Oxford, 1659)

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Contra the Scots, Political

The Scots Design Discovered. Relating their Dangerous Attempts Lately Practiced Against the English Nation, with the Sad Consequence of the Same. Wherein Diverse Matters of Public Concernment are Disclosed. And the Book Called Truths Manifest, is Made Apparent to be Lie Manifest  Ref  (London, 1654)

This looks similar to Nathaniel Fiennes, Vindiciæ Veritatis. Or an Answer to a Discourse Entitled, Truth it’s Manifest…   Ref  (London, 1654).

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Montague, Edward  1602–1671  Earl of Manchester

Speeches

A Judicious Speech made by the Right Honorable the Lord Kimbolton, in Parliament, January 3, 1641, Concerning the Articles of High Treason Exhibited against his Lordship, Sir Arthur Haslerig, Mr. Pym, Mr. Stroud, Mr. Hollis & Mr. Hampden, by His Majesty…  (London, 1642)  8 pp.

Earl of Manchester’s Speech to His Majesty, in the name of the Peers, at his Arrival at White-Hall, the 29th of May, 1660…  (London, 1660)

The Right Honorable the Lord Kimbolton, his Speech in Parliament, Jan. 3, 1641, concerning the Articles of High Treason Exhibited Against Him, Mr. Pym, Mr. Hambden, Mr. Hollis, Sir Arthur Haslerigge, Knight & Mr. Strowde, By the King’s Majesty  (1642)

The Speech of the Right Honorable Edward Earl of Manchester, Lord Chamberlain of His Majesty’s Household, Delivered at the Guild-Hall London, on Thursday, being the First Day of Dec. 1664…  (1664)

Three Speeches Delivered at a Common-Hall on Saturday the 28 of July, 1643: At the reading of a Proclamation from the King…  Concerning the Tower of London…  (London, 1643)

Two Speeches Spoken by the Earl of Manchester & Jo: Pym, Esq. as a Reply to His Majesty’s Answer to the City of London’s Petition…  read at a Common-Hall, on Friday the 13th of January, 1642…  (London, 1643)  EEBO

Two Speeches Delivered by the Earl of Manchester & Mr. John Pym, Esquire, in Guild-Hall, on Friday the 25 of Nov. 1642: Concerning a Present Supply of Money for the Army…  (London, 1642)

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Ordinances

According to His Majesties Especial Command to Me Signified for Avoiding the Great Dangers Happening by Fire, that all Persons having Lodgings within His Majesty’s Palace at Whitehal, should have so many leather boquetts, as there are chimneys within their respective lodgings…  (London, 1662)

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Tracts

Manchester’s Resolution Against the Lord Strange…  (London, 1642)

Reasons Delivered by the Right Honorable the Earl of Manchester: for Nulling the Forced Votes, & Against the High & Visible Insolencies of Those that Forced the Houses…  (London, 1647)

To the Church Wardens & Constables  Ref  (1644)  1 p.

Whereas Diverse Troopers, Dragooneers & Foot-Soldiers Belonging to the Army under my Command, Raised for the Defense of the Associated Counties, have Lately Absented Themselves from their Colors & the Army, & are gone to the Places of their Former Abode, & to other Towns & Places within this Association, to the great prejudice of the Service for which they were set Forth, & Bad Example of the Whole Army…  Ref  (1643)

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Rich, Robert  1587–1658  Earl of Warwick

Declarations

A Declaration of the Right Honourable Robert, Earle of Warwick, Lord High Admiral of England, & of All the Plantations Belonging to any His Majesty’s, the King of England’s Subjects upon the Coasts of America, Governor of the Company of London for the Plantation of the Summer Islands, & of the said company to the colony & plantation there: as the Happiness of a Christian People is ever Best Advanced by their Constant Progress in the Ways of Peace & Holiness  (London, 1643/4)

A Declaration of His Excellency Robert E. of Warwick, Lord High Admiral of England, Concerning the Uniting of the Two Navies, & Restoring of the King’s Majesty, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York & the Rest of the Royall Issue to their Just Rights & Privileges…  (1648)

A Declaration of the Earle of Warwick…  in Answer of a Scandalous Pamphlet, Falsely Reflecting upon his Lordship’s Honor & Proceedings  (London, 1648)

The Remonstrance & Declaration of His Excellency Robert, Earl of Warwick…  Concerning the King, Parliament, Army, & Kingdom. And his protestation & resolution to the citizens of London & All Other His Majesty’s Liege People, Touching his Engagement for Religion, Parliament & Kingdom…  Also a letter & declaration from the Navy, to the apprentices of the City of London, and the mariners and water-men upon the river of Thames; containing their full resolution touching the Army. With the desires & proposals of the citizens of London, to his Excellency the Lord Gen. Fairfax, touching the horse & foot who are quartered in the city, & the general answer thereunto  (London, 1648)

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Letters

A Letter Sent from the Right Honorable, Robert, Earl of Warwick, Admiral of the Sea, to Mr. John Pym, Esquire  (London, 1642)  5 pp.

A Letter from the Right Honorable Robert Earl of Warwick, Lord High-Admiral of England, to the Speaker of the House of Peers, with an exact Diurnal of all the Most Special & Remarkable Passages which have Happened During the Siege of Lyme in Dorsetshire by Pr. Maurice his forces, from the 21 of February to this Present…  10 of June, 1644  (1644)  10 pp.

A Letter Sent from the Right Honorable, Robert, Earl of Warwick: to the Right Honorable, the Speaker to the House of Peers:: Concerning the Present State & Condition, with the Manner of the Raising of the Siege of Lyme: with a Relation of Diverse other Remarkable passages concerning the Queen, the Prince & the Lord Hopton, with the Delivering up of Weymouth to the Parliament  (London, 1648)

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Speech

A Most Worthy Speech, Spoken by the Right Honorable Robert Earle of Warwick: in the Head of his Army, Nov. 22, when he Took his leave of them, & Delivered them under the command of his excellence the Earle of Essex. Wherein is contained All the Duties of a Christian Soldier, both toward God & man, with many religious advertisements, to deter them from swearing & taking the Name of the Lord in Vain. Whereunto is annexed a caveat for the cavaliers, being a true example of God’s judgement against one of that crew, which took a pride in blaspheming against God, & cursing the Roundheads  (London, 1642)

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Military Reports

A Letter from the Earl of Warwick Relating the Taking of all the Forts & 16 Pieces of Ordnance from the Malignant Cornishmen that had before Besieged the City of Exeter: Together with an Apology made by an English officer of quality for Leaving the Irish wars: declaring the design at this time now on foot to reconcile the English & Irish Together, & by their joint power having expelled the Scotch & Irish Protestants, to bring their Popish Forces Against the Parliament  (1643)

The Earl of Warwick’s Letter to the Right Honorable, the Committee of Lords & Commons at Derby-House: Containing a Narrative of his Proceedings in Pursuit of the Revolted Ships, & their Declining the Engagement: & of the Conjunction of the Portsmouth Fleet with the Lord Admirals  (London, 1648)

A Letter from the Right Honorable Robert, Earl of Warwick, Lord High Admiral of England, fully relating the condition of the affairs at Sea. With a List of the Number of the Parliament’s Ships, and the names of the several commanders in them, now riding in the Downes  (1648)

The Earl of Warwick’s Letter From Aboard His Majesties Ship, called the James in the downs, to an honorable Lord in Parliament, Dated July 4, 1642 concerning his calling a Council of War, & how his rear-admiral, & Four Other Captains Refused to Obey his Lordship’s Summons: with many other passages of Great Consequence: also, another letter from abroad the same ship to Master Nichols, a member of the House of Commons, dated July 5, 1642: with many remarkable passages amongst the captains & officers  (1648)

The Earl of Warwick’s Summons to the King’s Fleet at Gowry: & Prince Charles his Answer. With His Lordship’s Reply. And a Declaration by the Hollanders, Concerning the Prince & his Lordship. Also the taking of the Lord Jermin his Ship, & Another Ship of the Irish Rebels, by the Earle of Warwick. And a Great Victory Against the Scots  (London, 1648)

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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  (London, 1642)

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

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Members of the House of Commons

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Clotworthy, John  d. 1665

Letter, Military Report

August, 17. 1642. A Relation from Belfast, Sent to a Friend, Mentioning some late successe against the rebels, by Colonell Clotworthy, about Mount-Joy, in the county of Tyrone, with a letter of the Deputy-Lieutenants of Devonshire, to the gentlemen of Cornwall  Ref  (London, 1642)

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Cook, John  bap. 1608, d. 1660  Erastian

Books

On the Trial & Execution of King Charles I

King Charles, his Case, or, An Appeal to all Rational Men Concerning his Trial at the High Court of Justice: being for the most part that which was intended to have been Delivered at the Bar, if the King had Pleaded to the Charge & put himself upon a fair trial: with an additional opinion concerning the Death of King James, the Loss of Rochel, & the blood of Ireland

Monarchy, No Creature of God’s Making, etc. wherein is Proved by Scripture & Reason, that Monarchical Government is Against the Mind of God, & that the Execution of the Late King was one of the Fattest Sacrifices that ever Queen Justice Had

On Dreams

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

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  (London, 1652)

A Union of Hearts Between the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Lords & Commons in Parliament, Sir Thomas Fairfax & the Army under his Command, the Assembly, & 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 & Reason may be Judges  (London [1647])

Political, on the Poor

Unum Necessarium [The One Thing Necessary]: 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 inns 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: & against ingrossers, to make a Dearth, & Cruel Misers, which are the caterpillars & bane of this kingdom  (London, 1648)

Advice to Christian Magistrates, Judges & Lawyers

The Vindication of the Law: so far Forth as Scripture & Right Reason may be Judge, & Speedy Justice (which exalts a Nation) may be Advanced. Wherein is Declared what Manner of Persons Christian Magistrates, Judges & Lawyers Ought to be  (London, 1652)

The Vindication of the Professors & Profession of the Law: so far forth as Scripture and right reason may be judge, & speedy justice (which exalts a nation) may be advanced. Wherein is declared what manner of persons Christian magistrates, judges & lawyers ought to be, how every man ought to serve God by serving his country, & that two places were never intended for one man. Occasioned by Way of Answer to a Printed Sheet, Entitled, Advertisements for the New Election of Members for the House of Commons  Ref  (London, 1646)

Contra Independency

What the Independents would have, or, A Character, Declaring Some of their Tenets & their Desires to Disabuse those who Speak Ill of that they Know Not  (London, 1647)

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On Cook

The Trial & Condemnation of Mr. John Cooke, Solicitor to the Late High-Court of Injustice. And Mr. Hugh Peters, that Carnal Prophet. For their Several High-Treasons, etc.  At the Session’s-House in the Old-Baily, on Saturday the 13 of Oct., 1660. Together with their Several Pleas & the Answers Thereunto  (London, 1660)

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Evelyn, John 1601-1685

An Extraordinary Deliverance from a Cruel Plot & 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  (London, 1643)

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  (London, 1642)

Treason’s Masterpiece, or, A Conference Held at Whitehall between Oliver [Cromwell], the Late Usurper, & 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 & Prove Monarchy to be the only legal, ancient & necessary form of government in these Kingdoms  (London, 1680)

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 between his Majesty & his people  (London, 1642)

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Fiennes, Nathaniel 1607/8-1669  Erastian, Independent, Colonel, Governor & Lawyer

Speeches

Speech of the Honorable Nathanael Fiennes, Second Son to the Right Honorable the Lord Say, in Answer to the Third Speech of the Lord George Digby concerning bishops & the city of London’s Petition: both which were made Feb. 9, 1640, in the House of Commons: in which is Plainly Cleared the Several Objections that are made Against the Londoners’ Petition & Also the Great & Transcendent Evils of Episcopal Government, are Demonstrated & Plainly Laid Open  (London?, 1641)

A Second Speech of the Honorable Nathanael Fiennes…  in the Commons House of Parliament Touching the Subjects’ Liberty Against the Late Canons & the New Oath  (London?, 1641)

Master Fynes his speech in Parliament: Touching the Proffer of the City of London by the Lord Mayor: on Thursday the 17th of February, 1641, to Disburse 60000l, Towards the Suppressing the Rebellion in Ireland  (London, 1642)

The Speech of the Right Honorable the Lord Fiennes, Commissioner of the Great Seal, made before His Highness & Both Houses of Parliament, on Wednesday the 20th of January, 1657  (London, 1658)

The Speech of the Right Honourable Nathaniel, Lord Fiennes, bone of the Lord Keepers of the Great Seal of England: made before His Highness & Both Houses of Parliament on Thursday the 27th of January, 1658  (London, 1659)  28 pp.

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A Tract Contra Episcopacy

Unparalleled Reasons for Abollishing 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, & Between Them & Other Reformed Churches. 4. Cause a Good Understanding between his Majesty & his people  (London, 1642)

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A Conference Contra Cromwell

Treason’s Masterpiece, or A Conference [in 1657] Held at Whitehall Between Oliver, the Late Usurper & 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 & prove monarchy to be the only Legal, Ancient & Necessary Form of Government in These Kingdoms  (London, 1680)

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Military

A Most True & Exact Relation of Both the Battles Fought by His Excellency & his Forces Against the Bloody Cavaliers, the One on Oct. 23 Last, Near Keynton below Edge-Hill in Warwickshire, the other at Worcester by Colonel Brown, Captain Nathaniel & John Fiennes & Colonel Sands & some others: wherein the particulars of each battle is punctually set down at large for the full satisfaction of all people, with the names of the commanders and regiments that valiantly stood it out: also the number and names of the chief commanders that were slain on both sides: all which is here faithfully set down without favor or partiality to either army

Vindiciæ Veritatis. Or an Answer to a Discourse Entitled, Truth it’s Manifest, Discovering the Manifest Falsehoods, Malicious Slanders & Seditious Practices which Therein are Masked under this specious name of Truth: and showing how this discourse was printed and spread abroad by the author thereof, to uphold and maintain the credit of the Scots his country-men, and to excuse and palliate many unworthy carriages of theirs; accusing, aspering, and slandering those, who deserved best, for refusing to join with them in those unworthy actions, but rather opposing them. Wherein also diverse passages worth observation, touching the late transactions are occasionally inserted; perhaps not so fully as yet laid open to the view of the world  Ref  (London, 1654)

On the Surrender of Bristol, Fiennes being the Governor

The True Copies of a Certificate Under Colonel Fiennes’ own Hand, Dated July 17, 1643. As also an Order of a Counsel of War held in Bristol the Same Day Expressing the True Causes Why Sir William Waller Left the City of Bristol  Ref  (1643)

An Extraordinary Deliverance from a Cruel Plot & Bloody Massacre Contrived by the Malignants in Bristol for the delivering up the said City to Prince Rupert & 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 Fines commander in chief there, to the Right Honorable the Lord Say; and three letters more, read at a Conference of the Lords & Commons on Tuesday, March 14. 1642  (London, 1643)

Colonel Fiennes’ Letter to my Lord General Concerning Bristol  (London, 1643)

A Copy of the Articles Agreed upon at the Surrender of the City of Bristol, Between Colonel Nathaniel Fiennes, Governor of the Said City, on the one party, & Colonel Charles Gerrard & Captain William Teringham for & on the Behalf of Prince Rupert, on the other Party, July 26, 1643, with a Letter hereunto added in which this copy of articles was enclosed: wherein is manifested how well those Perfidious Cavaliers have kept the said Articles & may serve as a warning to the Whole Kingdom, how to Trust Again the Faith of Such Cavaliers  (London, 1643)

Colonel Fiennes’ Reply to a Pamphlet Entitled, An Answer to Colonel Nathaniel Fiennes’ Relation Concerning his Surrender of the City & Castle of Bristol by Clem. Walker: which said Answer is here Reprinted Verbatim  (London, 1643)

A Relation Made in the House of Commons by Col. Nathaniel Fiennes Concerning the Surrender of the City & Castle of Bristol, August 5, 1643, together with the transcripts and extracts of certain Letters wherein his Care for the Preservation of the City Doth Appear  (London, 1643)

Articles of Impeachment & Accusation Exhibited in Parliament Against Colonell Nathaniel Fiennes Touching his Dishonorable Surrender of the City & Castle of Bristol, by Clement Walker & William Prynne, Esquires: together with a letter from Mr. Prynne to Colonel Fiennes  (London, 1643)

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Glynne, John 1603-1666

Speeches

Master Glyn’s Speech in Parliament, on Wed., Jan. 5, at the committee sitting in Guild-Hall: concerning the breaches of the privileges of Parliament, by breaking open the chambers, studies, and trunks of the six gentlemen, upon their accusation of high treason by His Majesty, 1641

Mr. Glyn, his speech in Parliament: upon the Reading of the Accusation of the House of Commons Against Mr. Herbert the Kings Attorney, for advising and Drawing the Accusation of High Treason Against the Six Worthy Members of the House of Commons. Feb. 19, 1641

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Book

Master Glyn’s reply to the Earle of Strafford’s Defense of the Several Articles Objected Against Him by the House of Commons

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…

The Replication of Master Glyn: in the Name of All the Commons of England, to the General Answer of Thomas Earle of Strafford, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, to the Several Charges Exhibited Against Him in Parliament by the House of Commons, April 13, 1641

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Hesilrige, Arthur 1601-1661  Erastian, Independent

Speeches

Sir Arthur Hesilrige’s Speech in Parliament Concerning the Bill Passed Against Plurality of Livings, that No Clergyman Shall have above One Living Except He be Servant to the King  (London, 1641)

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 & Others  (London, 1642)

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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 committee of the Council of State for Irish and Scottish affairs at White-Hall, concerning the Scots Prisoners, Nov. 8, 1650

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 & 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  (London, 1648)

Sir Arthur Hesilrige’s Letter to the Honorable Committee of Lords & Commons at Derby-House: Concerning the Revolt & Recovery of Tinmouth-Castle. In which action, Lieutenant Col: Lilburn (Governor of the castle) was slain, with diverse seamen and others  (London, 1648)

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Books

Lieut. Colonel John Lilb. Tried & Cast: or, his Case & Craft Discovered: Wherein is Showed the Grounds & 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 well-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  (London, 1653)

Musgrave Muzzled: or The Traducer Gagged. Being a Just Vindication of the Right Honorable Sr. Arthur Hesilrige, & All Other Persons herein Concerned. From the Scandalous Imputations & Forged Articles Exhibited by John Musgrave  (Newcastle, 1650)

Sir Arthur Haselrige’s Meditations, or the Devil Looking Over Durham

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Maynard, John 1604-1690

Speeches

Mr. Maynard’s Speech Before Both Houses in Parliament upon Wednesday the 24th of March in Reply upon the Earle of Strafford’s Answer to his Articles at the bar  (London, 1641)

Master Meynard, his speech at the Committee at Guild Hall in London on Thursday, January 6, Concerning the Breaches of Privileges of Parliament, Anno Dom. 1641  (London, 1642)  in A Collection of Scarce & Valuable Tracts on the Most Entertaining Subjects, but Chiefly Such as Relate to the History & Constition of These Kingdoms...  vol. 4  2nd ed. Walter Scott  (London, 1810), pp. 349-351

A Speech Spoken by an Honorable Knight in the House of Commons: upon the Delivery of the City Petition, Tues. June 27, 1648  (London, 1648)

A Speech Spoken in the Honorable House of Commons, by Sir John Maynard, Knight of the Bath, One of the 11 Impeached Members, wherein he hath stated the case of Lieutenant Colonel John Lilburne…  Whereunto is Annexed the copy of a petition presented August 1, 1648, to the honorable House of Commons…  (London, 1648)

The Picklock of the Old Fenne Project: or, Heads of Sir John Maynard his Several Speeches, Taken in Short-Hand, at the Committee for Lincolneshire Fens…  (London, 1650)

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Letters & Protest

The Humble Plea & Protest, of Sr. John Maynard, Knight of the Bath & a Late Member of the honorable House of Commons, etc. Being the Copy of his Letter & Protest, Sent unto the Lords, Feb. 14, 1647  (London, 1648)

England’s Champion: or, The Just Man’s Fortitude, Manifested in that Gallant Resolution of Sir John Maynard, Knight of that Noble Order of the Bath and a (Late Member of the Honorable House of Commons) etc.  Being the Copy of his Letter & Protest, sent unto the Lords Feb. 14, 1647  (London, 1648)

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Pierrepont, William  1607/8-1678

Speech

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 King’s Bench, in Maintenance of their Accusation of High Treason & Other Great Misdemeanors, at a Conference of Both Houses in the Painted Chamber, July 6, 1641  (London, 1641)

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Pym, John 1584-1643

Speeches

A Declaration & 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 & People Ill-Affected to the Good of the Commonwealth. Showing his continual fidelity & integrity towards His Majesty & the High Court of Parliament, for the Good of this Kingdom, and other [of] His Majesty’s Dominions  (London, 1643)

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 Majesty’s Solicitor General, on Thursday, April 29, 1641  (London, 1641)

A Declaration of the Grievances of the Kingdom, Delivered in Parliament  (London, 1641)

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 & the Counties of Middlesex, Essex, and Hartford  (London, 1641)

The First Speech of Master Pym, the Last Parliament: Concerning Liberty of Parliament. Generals Concerning religion. Generals Concerning Civil Government  (London, 1643)

The Heads of a Conference: Delivered by Mr. Pym at a Committee of Both Houses, June 24, 1641  (London, 1641)

The Kingdom’s Manifestation: wherein a Course may be Taken for us & our Posterity, to enjoy peace and truth together, with the propagation of the Gospel; with certain considerations conducing thereunto. Delivered in a Speech  (London, 1643)

Master Pym’s Speech in Parliament. Wherein is expressed his zeal and real affection to the public good: As also showing what dangers are likely to ensue by want of their enjoying the privileges of Parliament. With the general occasion of grief to the House, through His Majesty’s alienating himself from his Parliament in his opinions. Whereunto is added, some passages that happened March 9, between the King’s Majesty, and the committee of both Houses, when the declaration was delivered. What passed the next day, when His Majesty delivered his answer

Master Pym’s Speech to the Lords in Parliament Sitting in Westminster Hall, April 12, 1641  (London, 1641)

A Most Learned & Religious Speech Spoken by Mr. Pym, at a Conference of Both Houses of Parliament, Sept. 23, Declaring unto them the Necessity & Benefit of the Union of his Majesty’s Three Kingdoms, England, Scotland & Ireland in Matters of Religion & 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  (London, 1642)

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  (London, 1641)

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  (London, 1642)

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  (London, 1642)

Mr. Pym’s Speech in Parliament the Jan. 25, 1641 Against the Bishops’ Charge, Hastening their Trial  (1642)

Mr. Pym’s Speech to the Lords in Parliament: Sitting in Westminster Hall, on the Trial of Thomas Earle of Strafford, April 12, 1641  (London, 1643)

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  (London, 1641)

A Speech Delivered by Mr. Pym, at a Conference of Both Houses, Occasioned from Diverse Instructions Resolved upon by the House of Commons & 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 do Declare. As also, the justice, reasonableness, and necessity of changing them  (London, 1642)

A Speech Delivered in Parliament, by a Worthy Member Thereof, & a Most Faithful Well-Wisher to the Church & Commonwealth: Concerning the Grievances of the Kingdom  (London, 1641)  40 pp.

The Speech or Declaration of John Pym, Esq. etc.  (London, 1641)

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  (London, 1641)

The Speech or Declaration of John Pym, Esquire, to the Lords of the upper House, upon the delivery of the Articles of the Commons assembled in Parliament, against William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, in maintenance of their accusation, whereby he stands charged of high treason. Together with a true copy of the said Articles

The Substance of Mr. Pym’s Speech: to the Lords in Parliament. Nov. 9, 1641  (London, 1641)

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  (London, 1642)

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  (London, 1641)

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 & Privileges of Parliament.in the Free Votes & Proceedings Thereof  (London, 1642)  6 pp.

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Letter

The Copy of a Letter Written unto Sir Edward Dering, Lately put out of the House & Committed unto the Tower, Feb. 2, 1641: His books censured to be burnt by the common executioner, for his strange unadvised & sudden differing from himself, & opposing the Whole House, Feb. 4, 1641  (London, 1641)

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Books

A Discovery of the Great Plot for the Utter Ruin of the City of London & the Parliament: As it was at Large Made Known by John Pym, Esq; on Thursday, June 8, 1643, at a Common-Hall  (London, 1643)  12 pp.

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  (London, 1642)  6 pp.

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Rouse, Francis 1579-1658

Speeches

Mr. Rouse’s Speech Before the Lords at the Transmission of Dr. Cossens March 16, 1640

Mr. Rouse’s Speech made in the Lower House of Parliament, Dec. 30, 1641 in Opposition of the Making of Doctor Winniff, Doctor Holsworth & Doctor King, Bishops, Lately Elected by His Majesty, till a Settled Government in Religion be Established in this Kingdom

A Religious & Worthy Speech Spoken by Mr. Rouse in Parliament Concerning the Goods, Liberties & Lives of his Majesty’s Subjects Laying Open, the paintings that are used by the Whore of Rome & Arminianism Amongst Us, to draw the people thereby to Idolatry: by which means they seek both to take away our wealth & religion, & the dangerous consequence thereof: with the near correspondence & alliance, that is apparently evident to be between our Bishops, & the Bishop of Rome, & the remedy propounded to redress all such grievances, 1641

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Psalter

The Psalms of David set forth in English Meter by Francis Rous, 1643

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Books & Tracts

Thule, or Virtue’s History  This is about the arts.

Contra Romanism

Catholic Charity Complaining & Maintaining that Rome is Uncharitable to Sundry Eminent Parts of the Catholic Church, & Especially to Protestants, & is therefore Uncatholic: & so, a Romish book called, Charity Mistaken, Though Undertaken by a Second, is Itself a Mistaking, 1641

Practical Godliness

A Collection of Works

Treatises & Meditations Dedicated to the Saints & to the Excellent Throughout the Three Nations, 1657  739 pp.

The Mystical Marriage. Experimental Discoveries of the Heavenly Marriage Between a Soul & her Savior, 1631

Oil of Scorpions. The Miseries of These Times Turned Into Medicines & Curing Themselves

The Only Remedy that can Cure a People When All Other Remedies Fail

The Heavenly Academy  1638  ToC

The Diseases of the Time, Attended by their Remedies

The Art of Happiness. Consisting of Three Parts, Whereof the First Searches Out the Happiness of Man. The Second, particularly discovers & approves it- The Third, shows the means to attain and increase it, 1619

Meditations of Instruction, of Exhortation, of Reproof Endeavoring the Edification & Reparation of the House of God  (1616)  ToC

The Balm of Love: to Heal Divisions & the Wounds made by them, & to make the Body of Christ Whole & Entire for its own beauty, strength & safety…  Ref  (London, 1648)  14 pp.

On Political Theory

The Lawfulness of Obeying the Present Government & Acting Under it with Some Other Additions to a Former Edition, by One that loves All Presbyterian Lovers of Truth & Peace & is of Their Communion  (London, 1649)

“His [Antony Ascham’s] first published work was A Discourse, wherein is Examined what is Particularly Lawful during the Confusions & Revolutions of Government: or, How far a Man may Conform to the Powers & Commands of Those who Hold Kingdoms Divided by Wars…  This appeared in 1648, probably in July at the height of the political uncertainty engendered by the second Civil War.  The previous month the Army [of the English Parliament] had shown that it wielded both political and military power and Ascham’s Discourse was widely seen as a defense of the Army as the conquering power, and as a plea for ‘the rank of the people’ to adopt a position of political quiescence.

Parliament’s ultimate victory [over King Charles I] and the establishment of the Commonwealth [of Cromwell] posed a problem for those who felt unable to accept the legality of the new government but were now being required to give it their allegiance, and also for those who regarded their oath of allegiance to King Charles I…  as a solemn oath to God that could not be broken.  One argument, provided by a group of political theorists variously called the Engagers, or de facto theorists, was to argue that an individual could give their obedience to the de facto government in being simply because it was in power.

For many such a theory was deeply shocking since it emphasized power at the expense of authority, and subordinated allegiance to self-interest.  The debate was initiated by Francis Rous who published a brief pamphlet in April 1649 [The Lawfulness of Obeying the Present Government] in which he argued that allegiance could be given to the Commonwealth even though it were acknowledged to be an illegal power [there was no provision in England’s laws for anything but a monarchy].  It was a radical shift in the basis of the argument that was to be followed through by theorists engaged in the debate on de facto government.

In the debate that followed Ascham [(c. 1614–1650), a reformed, puritan, British academic, political theorist, Parliamentarian and diplomat] played a major part in developing a theory of political obligation to the de facto power…” – Wiki on Ascham

The Bounds & Bonds of Public Obedience, or, A Vindication of our Lawful Submission to the Present Government, or to a Government Supposed Unlawful, but Commanding Lawful Things, Likewise how such an Obedience is Consistent with our Solemn League & Covenant: in all which a Reply is made to the Three Answers of the Two Demurrers, & to the Author of The Grand Case of Conscience, who Profess Themselves Impassionate Presbyterians  (London, 1649)

On Soteriology

Testis Veritatis [Witnesses of Truth], The Doctrine of King James, our Late Sovereign of Famous Memory, of the Church of England, of the Catholic Church, Plainly Showed to be One (in the points of Predestination, Free-will, Certainty of Salvation: with a Discovery of the Grounds Natural, Politic) of Arminianism  (London, 1626)

The Truth of Three Things, viz, the Doctrine of Predestination, Free-Will, & Certainty of Salvation. As it is Maintained by the Church of England, wherein the Grounds of Arminianism is Discovered & Confuted  Buy  (1633)

The Great Oracle: Or, the Main Frame & Body of the Scriptures, Resolving the Question, Whether in Man’s Free Will & Common Grace, Or in God’s Special & Effectual Grace, Stands the Safety of Man & the Glory of God by Man’s Safety, 1718

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Rudyerd, Benjamin 1572-1658

Individual Speeches

Sir Benjamin Rudyerd’s Speech in Behalf of the Clergy & of Parishes Miserably Destitute of Instruction Through Want of Maintenance. Confirmed by the Testimonies of Bishop Jewel, Master Perkins & Sir Henry Spelman  (Oxford, 1628)

A Speech Concerning a West Indie Association, at a Committee of the Whole House in the Parliament…  (1641)

Sir Beniamin Rudyard’s Learned Speech in Parliament on Wednesday being Dec. 29, 1641 Concerning the Treaty with the Scottish Commissioners About the Irish affairs: with the Lets & Impediments that have Hindered the Proceedings of the Parliament Therein: as also the Removal of the Papists from Court & All Popish Officers from Several Places of Employment within this Kingdom  (London, 1641)

Sir Beniamin Rudyerd’s Speech Concerning Bishops, Deans & Chapters at a Committee of the Whole House  (London?, 1641)

Sir Benjamin Rudyerd’s Speech made in Answer to the Spanish & French Ambassadors’ Request for our Soldiers at their Disbanding, Aug. 28, 1641  (London, 1641)

A Worthy Speech Spoken in the Honorable House of Commons by Sir Benjamin Rudyard, for accommodation betwixt His Majesty & His Parliament, July 9, 1642  (1642)

A Most Worthy Speech Spoken in the House of Commons by Sir Beniamin Rudyerd, Desiring a Happy Union Between the King & his Parliament without Effusion of Blood, July 9, 1641  (London, 1642)

Sir Benjamin Rudyerd’s Speech for Propositions of Peace to be Sent to His Majesty: Spoken in the High Court of Parliament  (London, 1642)

Sir Benjamin Rudyerd’s Speech in the High Court of Parliament, Feb. 17: for a Speedy Treaty of Peace with His Majesty  (London, 1643)

A Speech Delivered in Parliament by Sir Benjamin Rudyard

The Speech of that Worthy Knight, Sir Beniamin Rudierd, Spoken in Parliament Concerning the Placing of Good & Able Divines in Parishes Miserably Destitute of Instruction, through want of Maintenance, & Confirmed by the Testimonies of Three Judicious & Learned Men

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Multiple Speeches

Five Speeches in the High & Honorable Court of Parliament by Sir Benjamin Rudyerd; Printed According to his Own True Copies, the Former being Absurdly False  (London, 1641)

The Speeches of Sr. Benjamin Rudyerd in the High Court of Parliament  (London, 1641)

Two Speeches in Parliament, the One Concerning Religion, & 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  (London, 1642)

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  (London, 1642)

Two Speeches by Sir Benjamin Rudyard Concerning the Palatinate

A Worthy Speech Spoken in the House of Commons, July, 1642  (London, 1642)

Two Worthy Speeches Spoken in the House of Commons by Sir Benjamin Rvdyard, at Several Times  (London, 1643)

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Poetry

Le Prince d’Amour; or The Prince of Love· With a Collection of Several Ingenious Poems & Songs by the Wits of the Age  Ref  (London, 1660)

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St. John, Oliver 1598-1673  Solicitor General to King Charles I

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  (London, 1641)

The Speech or Declaration of Mr. St. John, His Majesty’s Solicitor General. Delivered at a Conference of both Houses of Parliament, Held 16⁰, Caroli, 1640. Concerning Ship-Money…  Ref  (London, 1641)  38 pp.

Mr. St. John’s Speech, or Argument in Parliament Showing Whether a Man may be a Judge & a Witness in the Same Cause.  By way of Preface I shall Return a Distinction between a Doubtful & a Scrupulous Conscience  (London, 1642)

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Legal

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  (London, 1641)  46 pp.

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The Case of St. John

Mr. St. John’s Case, as it Stood before the Lord’s Commissioners of the Great Seal, Lord Keeble & Lord Lisle. The Mannor of Sapcot & a Ground Called, ‘The Face of the Hill’, was made over to Mr. Burton, to Counter-Secure Him Against Several Bonds He Entered into for Mr. St. John’s, Amounting to 5000l.  Mr. St. Johns duly paid the interest, before the wars began; and afterwards until his estate was taken from him, to the value of 8000l  Ref  (London, 1658?)  1 p.

The Case of Oliver St. John, Esquire, Concerning his Actions During the Late Trouble  (London, 1660)  14 pp.

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Selden, John  1584-1654

Tracts

Tracts Written by John Seldon  Buy  1683

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Books

The Dissertation of John Selden, Annexed to Fleta, trans. Robert Kelham, 1771

De Laudibus Legum Angliae, hereto are added the two Sums of Sir Ralph de Hengham … commonly called Hengham Magna, et Hengham Parva with Notes both on Fortescue and Hengham, 1672

Of the Dominion, or, Ownership of the Sea, Two Books, trans. Marchamont Nedham, 1652

Of the Judicature in Parliaments, postumous treatise

The Table Talk of John Selden, Being his sense of various matters of weight and consequence; relating especially to religion and state

Titles of Honor  Buy  1614

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Strode, William  1598–1645

Sermons

A Sermon Concerning Death & the Resurrection, Preached in St. Mary’s at Oxford, on Low Sunday, April the 28th, 1644, before the committee of the members of the honorable House of Commons  (1644)  on Col. 3:3

A Sermon Concerning Swearing, Preached Before the King’s Majesty in Christ-Church, Oxon, May the 12, 1644  (1644)  on Mt. 5:37

A Sermon Preached at a Visitation held at Lin in Norfolk, June the 24th anno 1633. Being an Admonition to the Clergy to Remember & Keep those Several Oaths, Promises & Subscriptions, which they Solemnly have made at the Taking of their Degrees, their Ordinations & Institutions to their Benefices  (1660)  on Ps. 76:11

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Speech

Master Strode his Speech in Parliament, on Tuesday the Third of January, in Reply to the Articles of High Treason Against Himself, the Lord Kimbolton, Master Pym, Sir Arthur Haselrig, Master Hambden & Master Hollis, Exhibited by his Majesty, wherein he Clears Himself Concerning the Same  (1642)

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A Play

The Floating Island, a Tragi-Comedy Acted Before his Majesty at Oxford, Aug. 29, 1636, by the students of Christ-Church  (1655)

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Vane, Jr., Henry  1632-1662

Speeches

Speech in the House of Commons, at a Committee for the Bill Against Episcopal Government, June 11, 1641

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  (London, 1662)  6 pp.

Two Speeches Spoken at a Common Hall Oct. 27, 1643 1. by Sir Henry Vane, 2. by Master Marshall; wherein is Showed the Readiness of the Scots to Assist the Kingdom & Parliament of England to the Utmost of Their Power

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Letters

A Letter from Sir Henry Vane to Sir Arthur Haselrige: Dated Feb. 23, 1659

A Needful Corrective or Balance in Popular Government Expressed in a Letter to James Harrington, Esquire, upon Occasion of a Late Treatise of his & Published as Seasonable in the Present Juncture of Affairs

An Epistle General to the Mystical Body of Christ on Earth, the Church Universal in Babylon, who are Pilgrims & Strangers on the Earth, Desiring & Seeking after the Heavenly Country…  Ref  (London, 1662)  This is included below in Two Treatises…

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Document

The Proceeds of the Protector (so Called) & his Council Against Sir Henry Vane, Knight: A Late Eminent Member of the Council of State of the Commonwealth 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, & Faithful Advice of an Old Friend & Acquaintance…  (London, 1656)

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Discourse

A Healing Question Propounded & Resolved upon Occasion of the Late Public & Seasonable Call to Humiliation in Order to Love & Union Amongst the Honest Party, & with a Desire to Apply Balsam to the Wound Before it Become Incurable  1656  22 pp.

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Tract

The Cause of the People of England Stated  Ref  (London, 1689)  32 pp.

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Books

A Pilgrimage into the Land of Promise, by the Light of the Vision of Jacob’s Ladder & Faith, or, A Serious Search & Prospect into Life Eternal Pointing out the Way & Discovering the Passage out of Man’s Mutable State of Life, into a State of Immutable Righteousness & Glory, through the Knowledge of Christ in Spirit, 1662  (London, 1664)

The Retired Man’s Meditations, or, The Mystery & Power of Godliness  428 pp.

Two Treatises: Both Written by Sir Henry Vane, Knight in the Time of his Imprisonment

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The Trial of Vane

The Trial of Sir Henry Vane, Kt. at the King’s Bench, Westminster, June 2 & 6, 1662 Together with what he Intended to have Spoken the Day of his Sentence (June 11) for Arrest of Judgment (had he not been Interrupted & Over-Ruled by the Court) & his Bill of Exceptions: with other Occasional Speeches, etc.: also his Speech & Prayer, etc. on the Scaffold

The Substance of what Sr. Henry Vane Intended to have Spoken upon the Scaffold, on Tower-Hill, at the Time of Execution, being the 14th of June, 1662. Published to Prevent False Reports  (London, 1662)  6 pp.

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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  (Amsterdam, 1653)

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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  (London, 1641)

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Book

The First Century of Scandalous, Malignant Priests, made & 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  (London, 1643)

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Whitelock, Bulstrode 1605-1675

A Journal of the Swedish Embassy During 1653-1654

Vol. 1
Vol. 2

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Wilde, John  1590–1669

Letter

A Letter Sent from Mr. Sergeant Wilde & Humphrey Salwey, Esq; both Members of the House of Commons, to the Honorable, William Lentall Esquire, Speaker of the House of Commons; concerning divers passages at the quarter sessions in Worcester, about the execution o the commission of array, and the ordinance of the militia…  (London, 1642)  7 pp.

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Speeches

A Speech made by Sergeant Wild in the Honourable House of Commons, in the cause of Mercurius Britanicus…  (London, 1645)

The Grave & Learned Speech of Serjeant-Wilde, (journeyman-judge to the House of Commons) made at a conference with the Lords, the twelvth of Aug. 1648, concerning the bayling of Major Rolphe, who endeavored to murder the King  (London, 1648)  7 pp.

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A Case

The Impeachment Against the Bishops. Sent up by Serieant Wilde, and Delivered at the bar in the Lord’s House by order of the House of Commons…  (London, 1641)  4 pp.

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Yonge, Walter  bap. 1579, d. 1649

A Vade Mecum, or Table Containing the Substance of such Statutes wherein any one or more justices of the peace are enabled to deal in, at the sessions of the peace. Together with an epitome of Master Stamford’s Pleas of the Crown  Ref  (London, 1643)

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Arrowsmith, John 1602-1659

Sermons

The Covenant Avenging Sword Brandished  Buy  (1642)  on Lev. 26:25  at a Fast Day, before the House of Commons

England’s Eben-Ezer, or, Stone of Help Set up in Thankful Acknowledgment of the Lord’s Having Helped us hitherto: more Especially for a Memorial of that Help which the Parliament’s Forces Lately Received at Shrewsbury, Weymouth, & Elsewhere, in a Sermon… upon the Late Solemn Day of Thanksgiving, March 12  1645

A Great Wonder in Heaven, or, A Lively Picture of the Militant Church Drawn by a Divine Pencil, Rev. 12:1,2, Discoursed on in a Sermon… on the last Monthly Fast Day, Jan. 27, 1646

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Commentary

Theanthropos, 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  (London, 1660)

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Book

A Chain of Principles, or an Orderly Concatenation of Theological Aphorisms & Exercitations, wherein the Chief Heads of Christian Religion are Asserted and Improved  Buy

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Ashe, Simeon d. 1662

Sermons

The Doctrine of Zeal Explained: & the Practice of Zeal Persuaded. Wherein the Nature, Objects & Equitableness of This Grace in its Actings are Represented: Arguments Also to Move the Seeking of it, with Means to Obtain it & Rules to Guide the Exercises Thereof (in these Lukewarm, Irregular Times) are by Scripture-Evidence Propounded: in a Sermon Preached at Paul’s the 12th of Nov. 1654…  (London, 1655)

Good Courage Discovered & Encouraged: in a Sermon Preached before the Commanders of the Military Forces, of the Renowned City of London, May 17, 1642  (London, 1642)  on Ps. 31:24

Real Thankfulness, or, A Sermon Preached upon Nov. 2, 1645 at a Public Thanksgiving for the Taking in of the Towns & Castles of Caermarthen & Mounmouth in Wales  (London, 1645)  Ps. 105:45

A Support for the Sinking Heart in Times of Distress: or, A Sermon Preached in London to Uphold Hope & Allay Fear, Jan. 4th, which was a Day of Great Trouble & Deep Danger in the City, 1642

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Fast Sermons

The Best Refuge for the Most Oppressed, in a Sermon Preached to the Honorable House of Commons at their Solemn Fast, March 30, 1642

The Church Sinking, Saved by Christ. Set out in a Sermon preached before the Right Honorable the House of Lords, in the Abby-Church at Westminster, on Wed., Feb. 26, 1644, being the Day of the Monthly Public Fast…  Ref  (London, 1645)  on Isa. 63:5

Self-Surrender unto God, Opened & Applied, in a Sermon Preached before the Honorable House of Commons, at Margaret’s, Westminster, at their Late Solemn Fast, February 23, 1647…  Pre  (London, 1648)  on 2 Chron. 30:8

God’s Incomparable Goodness unto Israel. Unfolded & Applied in a Sermon Preached at Margaret’s Westminster before the Honorable House of Commons Assembled in Parliament, at the Last Solemn Fast, April 28  (London, 1647)  on Ps. 73:1

Religious Covenanting Directed, & Covenant-Keeping Persuaded: Presented, in a Sermon, Jan. 14, 1645. Upon which Day the Solemn League & Covenant was Renewed by them & their Officers, with Prayer & Fasting, at Michael Basing-shaw, London  (London, 1646)  on Ps. 76:11

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Funeral Sermons

Christ the Riches of the Gospel & the Hope of Christians. A Sermon Preached at the Funeral of Mr. William Spurstowe, the Only Child of Dr Spurstowe, March 10, 1654  (London, 1654)  on Col. 1:27

The Efficiency of God’s Grace in Bringing Gain-Saying Sinners to Christ: a Sermon Preached at Summerford in Wiltshire, at the Funeral of that Pious & Worthy Young Gentleman, Mr. Robert Strange. With a Narrative of his Short but Well-Spent Life  Pre  Buy  (London, 1654)

Gray Hairs Crowned with Grace. A Sermon Preached Aug. 1, 1654 at the Funeral of Thomas Gataker  (London, 1654)  on Prov. 16:31

The Good Man’s Death Lamented. A Sermon Preached at Mary Woolnoth in Lumbard-street London, June 18th 1655, at the Funeral of that Faithful Servant of Christ, Mr. Ralph Robinson, Minister of the Gospel…  (London, 1655)  on Isa. 57:1

The Faithful Christian’s Gain by Death: Opened, Confirmed, and Improved, in a Sermon at the Funeral of… Preached Oct. 12, 1658

Living Loves Betwixt Christ & Dying Christians. A Sermon Preached at…  the Funeral of…  Jeremiah Whitaker…  June 6, 1654

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Book

Primitive Divinity, a Treatise on Divine Contentment  Buy

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Military Reports

A True Relation of the Most Chief Occurrences at, & 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 & 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  (London, 1644)  12 pp.

Numb. 2. The continuation of true intelligence from the right honourable, the Earl of Manchester’s army, since the taking of Lincolne; May 6th. untill the first day of this instant June, 1644…  Ref  (London, 1644)

Number 4. A Continuation of true intelligence from the English and Scottish forces, in the North, for the service of King and Parliament, and now beleaguring York, from the eighth of this instant June to the 17th thereof. Containing severall letters, messages, and actions of great importance, in, and since the late Treatie…  Ref  (London, 1644)

Number 5. A continuation of true intelligence from the English and Scottish forces in the North, for the service of the King and Parliament, and now beleaguring York, from the 16th of June, to Wednesday the 10th of July, 1644. Wherein is given a full and particular accompt of the battaile with Prince Rupert, and the Marquesse Nevv Castle, together with the successe thereof  Ref  (London, 1644)

Numb. 6. A continuation of true intelligence from the armies in the North, from 10. day, to the 27. of this instant July, 1644. VVherein is given a full and particular accompt of the surrender of York, and the removes of the armies since…  Ref  (London, 1644)

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Multiple Authors

ed. Ashe, Simeon & William Rathband – A Letter of Many Ministers in Old England, Requesting the Judgment of their Brethren in New England Concerning Nine Positions, Written in 1637, Together with their Answer thereunto Returned in 1639, & the Reply made unto the Said Answer, & Sent Over unto Them in 1640  1643

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Bathurst, Theodore  c. 1587–1652

Report about Bathurst

The Case of Theodore Bathurst, Esq; Relating to his Bill in Parliament  (1689)  4 pp.

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Bolton, Samuel 1605/6-1654

Sermons

The Guard of the Tree of Life, or, A Sacramental Discourse Showing a Christian’s Privilege in Approaching to God in Ordinances, Duty in his Sacramental Approaches, Danger if he do not Sanctify God in Them  (London, 1644)  on Lev. 10:3  Buy

Hamartolos Hamartia: or, The Sinfulness of Sin: held forth in a Sermon Preached to the Honourable the House of Commons, at Margarets Westminster, upon their Late Solemn Day of Humiliation, March 25, 1646  Ref  (London, 1646)

This sermon is in The Dead Saint Speaking, below.

This sermon has been reprinted in The Puritans on Conversion Ref  (Soli Deo Glori, 1990)  162 pp.  with pieces by Nathaniel Vincent & Thomas Watson.

Deliverance in the Birth: or, A Sermon Preached before the right honourable the House of Peers in the Abbey-Church at Westminster upon the 29 of July 1646. being the day of their Solemn Monthly-Fast. And the Time of our Hopeful Expectations of a Happy Conclusion of our Troubles, upon the Sending of the Right-Honourable the Commissioners of Both Kingdoms to his Majesty  Ref  (Cambridge, 1647)

The Wedding Garment  (posthumous)

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A Collection of Sermons

A Tossed Ship Making to Safe Harbor, or a Word in Season to a Sinking Kingdom, wherein England’s Case & Cure, her Burdens & Comforts, her Pressures & Duties are Opened & Applied: in [6] Diverse Sermons Preached upon the Public Days of Humiliation, out of that Prophetical History, Matt 14:22-28  in 6 Sermons

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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  (London, 1646)  ToC  Buy

A Vindication of the Rights of the Law & the Liberties of Grace  1646

The Dead Saint Speaking to Saints & Sinners Living, in Several Treatises, Never Before Published  Ref  (London, 1657)

Table of Contents

Sin the Greatest Evil (2 Samuel 24:10) 38 pp.
The Love of Christ to His Spouse. (Song of Solomon 4:9) 55 pp.
A Treatise of the Nature and Royalties of Faith. (John 3:16) 146 pp.
A Treatise of the Slowness of Heart to Believe. (John 1:50) 39 pp.
A Treatise of the Miserable Condition of Unbelievers – missing
A Treatise of Hypocrisy. (Isaiah 58:2) 93 pp.
A Treatise of the Wonderful Workings of God for His Church and People. (Exodus 15:11) 69 pp.

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 & Confuted, Whereunto is annexed a discourse of the learned John Cameron, touching the Three-fold Covenant of God with Man, Faithfully Translated  Buy  1656

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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.  (London, 1645)  on Isa. 25:9

A Door of Hope, Also Holy & Loyal Activity, Two Treatises Delivered in Several Sermons  (London, 1641)  on Ps. 126:1-2 & Ex. 17:11

Eshcol, or Grapes Among Thorns. As they were Delivered in a Thanksgiving Sermon, to the House of Commons  (London, 1648)  on Ps. 50:23

Job in the West. As it was Laid Forth in Two Several Sermons, at Two Public Fasts, for the Five Associated Western Counties  (London, 1645)  on Job 19:21

Salvation in a Mystery, or A Prospective Glass for England’s Case, a Sermon  Buy

The State’s Stability, a Sermon…  (London, 1643)  on Prov. 25:5

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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, showing 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  (London, 1641)  3 pp.

The Poet’s Recantation, having suffered in the pillory April 2, 1642 with a penitent submission of all things that have been written against the King and State: in a humble petitionary description obsequiously commended to the honorable and High Court of Parliament, 1642

The Parliament’s & London’s Preparation for His Majesties Return, with the Manner how Many Parliament Men, with the Lord Major & Aldermen are to Congratulate His Majesty: with the manner likewise how many petitions are to be delivered unto him, and the substance of the same: as also the true relation, how the 12 Accused Bishops are Devoted out of the House of Peers, and being called to their Trial, they expected the King’s either ascent or descent thereunto, which induces His Majesty to return: with the certain time prefixed when he doth return

King Charles his Welcome Home, or, A Congratulation of all his Loving Subjects in Thankfulness to God for His Majesty’s Safe & Happy Return from Scotland, 1641

Exon, April 8, 1643. Having lately seen a Pamphlet Miscalled a Sermon & Fathered upon my Name, under this Title, a Sermon Preached in Exon, before the Deputy Lieutenants, Captains, etc., in the county of Devon, the text being, Prov. 25:5, & Perusing those Broken Notes upon it, Contained in Some 35 Pages, 1643

England’s Rejoicing for the Parliament’s Return, Declaring the Kingdom’s Happiness in their Councils, & their Justice in their Consultations Against Papists, Arminianism & Popish Superstition  1641

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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 pp.

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Bridge, William 1600/01-1671

Works of William Bridge  ToC  Buy

vol. 1  (Great Gospel Mystery, Satan’s Power, Grace for Grace, Spiritual Life, Scripture Light, Righteous Man’s Habitation)  ToC

vol. 2  (Lifting up for the Downcast, Spiritual Actings, Great Things of Faith, Freeness of the Grace)  ToC

vol. 3  (Christ & the Covenant, Way of Mediatation, God’s Return, Preventing Mercy, Christ in Travail)  ToC

vol. 4  (17 Sermons, Evangelical Repentance)  ToC

vol. 5  (Sinfulness of Sin & Fulness of Christ, Remains, Word to the Aged, Wounded Conscience, Truth of the Times, Loyal Convert, Justificaiton by Faith, General Index)  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 & William Carter, Declaring the Grounds & Reasons of Their Declining to Bring in to the Assembly their Model of Church-Government  (London, 1645)  Buy

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Brownrig, Ralph

Sermons

A Sermon Preached on the Coronation Day of King Charles I, March 27, 1644, in St. Mary’s in Cambridge, by Bishop Brownrigg when he was vice-chancellor of the University, for which he was cast into Prison  (London, 1661)  on Hag. 2:23

A Sermon on the 5th of November, being the Last which was Preached by the Reverend Father in God, Bishop Brownrigg. Bishop of Exon  (London, 1660)  on Dan. 6:21-22

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Books of Sermons

Repentance & Prayer, or the Two Fundamental Pillars of the Nation, being the Substance of Four Sermons Preached…  (London, 1660)  on Joel 2:14; Ps. 78:34-37; Lk. 22:31-32; Lk. 11:13

Forty Sermons…  vol. 1  (London, 1661)  ToC  Dedicated to King Charles II

Twenty Five Sermons. The First Volume...  Ref  (London, 1685)

Twenty Five Sermons. The Second Volume…  (London, 1664)

Sixty Five Sermons…  in Two Volumes    Ref  (London, 1674)  Its possible that this was inclusive of the 40 & 25 sermons together.

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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  (London, 1641)  on Ps. 76:10

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  (London, 1645)  on Amos 3:3

Prudent Silence a Sermon Preached in Mercers Chappel to the Lord Mayor & City, Jan. 14, 1648, showing the Great Sin & Mischief of Destroying Kings, Dehorting from Taking Away our late Sovereign & Deterring All from like Wickedness  Ref  (London, 1660)  on Amos 5:13

The Second Sermon, Preached to the Honourable House of Commons, April 30, 1645. Discovering the Vanity & Mischief of the Thoughts of an Heart Unwashed  Ref  (London, 1645)  on Jer. 4:14

Two Sermons Preached to the Honourable House of Commons…March 30, 1642, the Other, April 30, 1645, The former Opening the Necessity & Benefit of Washing the Heart. The latter Discovering the Vanity & Mischief of an Heart Unwashed  Ref  (London, 1645)  on Jer. 4:14

Two Sermons Preached to the Honorable House of Commons… Nov. 17, 1640  on Jer. 50:5

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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

Burges argues “That it is most agreeable to the institution of Christ, that all elect infants that are baptized (unless in some extraordinary cases) ordinarily receive the Spirit from Christ in baptism, for their first solemn initiation into Christ; and for their future actual renovation, in God’s good time, if they live to years of discretion, and enjoy the other ordinary means of grace appointed of God to this end.”

This position is within the bounds of the statements of the Westminster Standards, though it is not necessarily entailed by the Standards.

The Broken Title of Episcopal Inheritance, or A Discovery of the Weak Reply, to the Humble Examination of the Answers to the Nine Reasons of the House of Commons, Against the Votes of Bishops in Parliament, their Lordly Dignity & Civil Authority. Dedicated to Both Houses of Parliament  Ref  (London, 1642)

A Case Concerning the Buying of Bishops’ Lands with the Lawfulness Thereof & 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  (London, 1659)

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 (London, 1622)

The Fire of the Sanctuary Newly Uncovered, or a Complete Tract of Zeal  (London, 1625)

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  (London, 1641)

A Most Compendious Direction to All that Desire to be Made Meet Partakers of the Lord’s Supper…  Ref  (London, 1622)  16 pp.

A New Discovery of Personal Tithes: or The Tenth Part of Men’s Clear Gains Proved Due Both in Conscience & by the Laws of this Kingdom  (London, 1625)  81 pp.

No Sacrilege Nor Sin to Alienate or Purchase Cathedral Lands, as such: or, A Vindication of, not only the late Purchasers, but of the ancient nobility and gentry, yea, of the Crown Itself, all deeply wounded by the False Charge of Sacrilege upon New Purchasers  1660

Burges & Diverse Ministers – Reasons Showing the Necessity of Reformation of the Public 1. Doctrine, 2. Worship, 3. Rites & Ceremonies, 4. Church-Government & Discipline, Reputed to be (but Indeed, Not) Established by Law. Humbly Offered to the Serious Consideration of this Present Parliament. By Diverse Ministers  (London, 1660)  63 pp.

Sion College, what it is & Doeth. Together with a Vindication of that Society from the Slanderous Defamations of Two Fell & Fiery Satires, the one called Sion College Visited: the other The Pulpit Incendiary. As also a little taste, by the way, of another young thing of Mr. John Goodwin’s, running about with the shell on the head before it be all hatched, under the name of Neophylopresbyteros, or, The Youngling Elder…  Ref  (London, 1648)

Here is John Goodwin’s, Neophytopresbyteros (1648).

Some of the Differences & Alterations in the Present Common Prayer Book, from the Book Established by Law  (London, 1660)

To the Honourable, the Knights, Citizens & Burgesses of the Commons-House of Parliament: the Humble Petition of Sundry Ministers Entrusted to Solicit the Petition & Remonstrance Formerly Exhibited to this Honorable House, & of Many of their Brethren  (London, 1641)

Two Replies: the One an Antidote Against Anti-Sobrius, or Against Those Sad Revilings of Purchasers of Cathedral Lands, in a Late Foul Pamphlet, Falsely entitled, Anti-Sacrilegous, or, a Defensative, etc. Which is now replied unto, and directed to Dr. Gauden. The other reply is to Dr. Pearson’s Answer to Dr. Burges his Word  Ref  (London, 1660)

Burges & London Ministers – A Vindication of the Ministers of the Gospel in & about London, from the unjust Aspersions Cast Upon their Former Actings for the Parliament, as if they had promoted the Bringing of the King to Capital Punishment, with a Short Exhortation to their People to Keep Close to their Covenant Engagement  (London, 1648)  11 pp.  This seems likely the same as The Dissenting Ministers Vindication of Themselves, from the Horrid and...  Ref

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About Burges

Dr Burges, his Case, as Lecturer in Paul’s: with the Ordinance for Settling Him, and his Maintenance there, for his Life. And for securing thereof, in case of sale, alienation, or other disposall of the lands of that church. Humbly offered to every member of the Right Honorable the Commons of England assembled in Parliament  Ref  (London, 1644)  8 pp.

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Burgess, Anthony d. 1664

Sermons

A Demonstration of the Day of Judgment, Against Atheists & Heretics. For the Awakening of the Ungodly & the Comfort of Saints, especially those of them that are Afflicted & Oppressed. Preached at St. Paul’s, May 11, 1656  (London, 1657)  on Acts 17:31

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  (London, 1644)  on Rom. 13:4

Rome’s Cruelty & Apostasy: Declared in a Sermon Preached on Nov. 5, 1644, Before the House of Commons  (London, 1645)  on Rev. 19:2

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Fast Sermons

The Difficulty of & the Encouragements to a Reformation, a Sermon Preached Before the Honorable House of Commons at the Public Fast, Sept. 27, 1643  Buy

The Reformation of the Church to be Endeavored More than that of the Commonwealth, Declared, in a Sermon Preached before the House of Lords at the Public Fast, Aug. 27, 1645  (London, 1645)  on Judges 6:27-29

Public Affections Pressed in a Sermon Before the House of Commons Assembled in Parliament: Upon the Solemn Day of Humiliation, Feb. 25, 1645  (London, 1646)  on Num. 11:12

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Funeral Sermon

Paul’s Last Farewell, or a Sermon, Preached at the Funeral of that Godly & Learned Minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. Thomas Blake  (London, 1658)

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Commentaries

145 Expository Sermons upon John 17, or, Christ’s Prayer Before his Passion Explicated, & Both Practically & Polemically Improved, 1656

An Expository, Comment, Doctrinal, Controversial, and Practical upon 2 Cor. 1, 1661

The Scripture Directory for Church Officers and People, or, A Practical Commentary upon 1 Cor. 3, to which is Annexed The Godly & the Natural Man’s Choice, upon Ps. 4:6-8

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Books

A Treatise of Original Sin…  Proving that it is, by Pregnant Texts of Scripture, Vindicated From False Glosses  (London, 1658)  This has four parts and appears to be in substance the same as that below, except without the Digressive Epistle..

The Doctrine of Original Sin, Asserted & Vindicated Against the Old & New Adversaries Thereof, both Socinians, Papists, Arminians & Anabaptists. And Practically Improved for the Benefit of the Meanest Capacities. In Four Parts. To which is added a Digressive Epistle Concerning Justification by Faith Alone, Excluding the Conditionality of Works in that Act  Ref  (London, 1658)  555 pp.

Spiritual Refining: or A Treatise of Grace & 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.

Spiritual Refining, Part II, or a Treatise of Sin with its Causes, Differences, Mitigations & Aggravations. Particularly of the desperate deceitfulness of mans heart, of presumptuous and reigning sins, and of hypocrisy & formality in religion. Also occasionally handling the uprightness and tenderness of a gracious heart; and therein discovering the nature of a misguided conscience, as also of secret and unknown sins that the best men are guilty of, with directions to the godly under their fears about them. Showing withal, that a strict scrutiny into a man’s heart & ways, with a holy fear of sinning, does consist with a gospel-life of faith & joy in the Holy Ghost. All Tending to Unmask Counterfeit Christians, Terrify the Ungodly, Comfort & Direct the Doubting Saint, Humble Man, Exalt the Grace of God in 42 Sermons  Buy  Ref  (London, 1654)

Spiritual Refinings: in Two Parts. Delivered in 161 Sermons...  Ref  (London, 1658)  901 pp.

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  (London, 1658)

A Treatise of Original Sin, Proving that it is, by Pregnant Texts of Scripture, Vindicated from False Glosses  Buy  1658

The True Doctrine of Justification Asserted & Vindicated from the Errors of Many, & More Especially Papists and Socinians, or, a Treatise of the Natural Righteousness of God & Imputed Righteousness of Christ  1655  ToC 1, 2  This is the same as The True Doctrine of Justification, in Two Parts  Ref  (London, 1655)

Vindiciae Legis: or, a Vindication of the Moral Law & the Covenants from the Errors of Papists, Arminians, Socinians & More Especially Antinomians, in 30 Lectures  Buy  ToC

Weighty Cases of Conscience…  Ref  (London, 1688)  24 pp.

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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)  being 11 Sermons

The Glorious Name of God, ‘The Lord of Hosts’, Opened in Two Sermons, Vindicating the Commission from this Lord of Hosts, to Subjects, in Some Case, to take up Arms, with a Postscript Briefly Answering a Late Treatise by Henry Ferne, 1643

The Seaman’s Direction in Time of Storm, a Sermon upon Occasion of a Strong Stormy Wind Lately Happening  (1640)

A Sermon Preached Before the House of Commons Assembled in Parliament, at their Late Solemn Fast, Aug. 26, 1646  Transcribed  on Mt. 5:6

A Sermon Preached before the House of Peers, Nov. 26, 1645, Being the Day Appointed for Solemn & Public Humiliation  (London, 1645)  on Phil. 4:12

Sion’s Joy. A Sermon Preached to the Honorable House of Commons Assembled in Parliament, at their Public Thanksgiving, Sept. 7, 1641. For the Peace Concluded between England & Scotland  Buy  Pre  112 pp.  on Isa. 66:10

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Commentaries

An Exposition of the Prophesy of Hosea  Buy  1643

Vol. 1
Vol. 2
Vol. 3
Vol. 4

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Matthew

The Saints’ Happiness. Together with the Several Steps Leading Thereunto, Delivered in Diverse Lectures on the Beatitudes; Being Part of Christ’s Sermon in the Mount Contained in the Fifth of Mathew  Buy  1660

Christ Inviting Sinners to Come to Him for Rest; Four Books on the Eleventh of Matthew  1659  GB

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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 Showed, 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

Gospel Fear, or the Heart Trembling at the Word of God Evidences a Blessed Frame of Spirit…  Buy  (1643-44)  3 Sermons on Isa. 66:2 & 4 Sermons on 2 Kings 22:19

Gospel Peace  Buy  266 pp.  This is the same as his Four Useful Discourses

Gospel Reconciliation, or Christ’s Trumpet of Peace to the World, to which is Added Two Sermons  (London, 1657)  Buy

Gospel Remission, or, a Treatise Showing 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 & Symptoms of it, the Way & Means to Obtain it  Buy  1668

Gospel Revelation, in Three Treatises, viz, 1 The Nature of God. 2 The Excellencies of Christ, & 3 The Excellency of Man’s Immortal Soul  Buy

Gospel Worship, or, the Right Manner of Sanctifying the Name of God in General, & Particularly in These Three Great Ordinances, Namely, 1. Hearing the Word. 2. Receiving the Lords Supper, & 3. Prayer  Buy  1647

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More Books

A Brief Answer to Dr. Ferne’s Book Tending to Resolve Conscience about the Subjects Taking up of Arms  (1643)

The Christian’s Living to Christ, wherein is Showed, 1. What it is to Live to Ourselves. 2. Nine Reasons why we should Not Live to Ourselves. 3. Christians Must Live to Christ & What Living to Christ is. 4. Ten Reasons why Christians Ought to Live to Christ. 5. The Excellency of Living to Christ. 6. Eight Directions to Christians, how they Should Live to Christ. 7. The Death of Christ is a Great Argument why Christians Should Live to Him. 8. The Resurrection of Christ is of Great Power to Make Christians Live to Christ  Ref  (London, 1661)  81 pp.

The Difference Between the Spots of the Godly & of the Wicked  Buy  1668

The Excellency of a Gracious Spirit, a Treatise upon Num. 14:24  Buy  1639

A Treatise of Hope  Buy  in Three Treatises

Irenicum, to the Lovers of Truth & Peace, Heart Divisions Opened in the Causes & Evils of Them, with Cautions that we may not be Hurt by them, & Endeavors to Heal Them  Buy  1653

The Ninth, Tenth & Eleventh Books of Mr. Jeremiah Burroughs: Containing Three Treatises: I. Of Precious Faith. II. Of Hope. III. The Saints’ Walk by Faith on Earth, by Sight in Heaven. Being the Last Sermons that the Author Preached at Stepney, near London  (London, 1655)

Jacob’s Seed, or The Generation of Seekers, & David’s Delight: or The Excellent on Earth  Buy  (Cambridge, 1648)

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  3 sermons on Isa. 62:7

Precious Faith  Buy  in Three Treatises

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment wherein is showed, 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’ Inheritance and the Worldling’s Portion Representing the Glorious Condition of a Child of God & the Misery of having One’s Portion in this World, Unfolding the State of True Happiness with the Marks, Means & Members Thereof Buy 1657

The Saints’ Treasury: Being Sundry Sermons  Buy 1654

The Saints’ Walk by Faith on Earth, by Sight in Heaven  Buy  in Three Treatises

A Treatise of the Evil of Evils, or the Exceeding Sinfulness of Sin. Wherein is Showed, 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 man’s 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 & Walking with God  Buy  1652

A Vindication of Mr. Burroughs against Mr. [Thomas] Edwards’ Foul Aspersions, in his spreading Gangræna, and his angry Anti-Apologia. Concluding with a Brief Declaration what the Independents would have  (London, 1646) 

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Multiple Authors

Solicitor, Calamy, Burroughs, Sedgwick – Four Speeches Delivered in Guild-Hall on Friday the Sixth of October, 1643. At a Common-hall, upon occasion of desiring the assistance of our brethren of Scotland in this war, viz.1. by Mr. Solicitor. 2. by Mr. Edmund Calamy. 3. by Mr. Jeremiah Burroughs. 4. by Mr. Obadiah Sedgewick  (London, 1646)

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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 & William Carter, Declaring the Grounds & Reasons of their Declining to Bring in to the Assembly their Model of Church-Government  Buy

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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  (London, 1624)  on Acts 24:14-16

A Brief View of Mr. Coleman’s New-Model of Church Government, Delivered by Him in a Late Sermon upon Job 11.20  (London, 1645)

This was responded to by Coleman.

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Letter

A Letter Sent from a Worthy Divine to the Right Honorable the Lord Mayor of the City of London being a True Relation of the Battle Fought Between His Majesty & His Excellence, the Earle of Essex: from Warwick Castle, Oct. 24, 1642, at Two a Clock in the Morning: Together with a Prayer for the Happy Uniting of the King and Parliament, fit to be used by all good Christians daily in their Houses 1642

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Byfield, Richard  bap. 1598, †1664

Sermon

Zion’s Answer to the Nations’ Ambassadors, According to Instructions Given by Isaiah from God’s Mouth: in Part Unfolded in a Sermon Preached Before the Honorable House of Commons at their Solemn Fast, June 25, 1645  Ref  (London, 1645)  38 pp.  on Isa. 14:32

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A Catechism

A Candle Lighted at the Lamp of Sacred Scriptures. Or a Catechism Containing All Truths Fundamental, & None but Fundamentals  (London, 1627)

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Books

Temple-Defilers Defiled

Temple-Defilers Defiled, wherein a True Visible Church of Christ is Described. The Evils & Pernicious Errors, especially appertaining to Schism, Anabaptism & Libertinism, that Infest our Church, are Discovered. And Directions to Preserve from the Sin & Punishment of Temple-Defiling, Delivered in Two Sermons, Feb. 20 & 27, 1644, out of 1 Cor. 3:17  (London, 1645)  40 pp.

A Short Treatise Describing the True Church of Christ, & the Evils of Schism, Anabaptism & Libertinism, Delivered in Two Sermons by Mr. Richard Byfield  (London, 1653)  on 1 Cor. 3:17  40 pp.

The Light of Faith & Way of Holiness, Showing what to Believe & for What to Strive Together, Earnestly Contend & Suffer For in this Contending Age, & How to Live in All Estates, Conditions & 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, & Avoiding utterly things Arbitrary, that Distract Rather than Direct a Christian  Buy  (London, 1630)

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  (London, 1659)

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 & not to the Master Only. Secondly, that the Fourth Commandment is Moral. Thirdly, that our own Light Works as well as Gainful & 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  (London, 1631)

The Power of the Christ of God, or a Treatise of Power, as it is Originally in God the Father & by Him Given to Christ his Son: and that Considered as Either: 1. Reserved & Kept in his own hands. 2 Committed by Him to Others, whether, 1. Ecclesiastical, for the Good & Government of his Church, or, 2. Political, for the Guidance of Commonwealths: Together with, 3. the Power Permitted 1. of the Pope and his Locusts, 2. of the Turk and his Armies. In Principles & Conclusions Gathered out of Holy Scripture.  Published by Order of the Committee of the House of Commons…  Ref  (London, 1641)  46 pp.

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A Letter & Military Report

A Message Sent from the Kingdom of Scotland to His Highnesse the Prince of Wales: by the Right Hononrable the Earle of Lauderdaile, & their Declaration Thereupon. Likewise, a great victory obtained near Kendall in Westmerland, & the Number of Prisoners Taken, Cullers, Arms & Ammunition  Ref  (London, 1648)

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Calamy, Edmund 1600-1666

Sermons

The City Remembrancer, or, a Sermon Preached to the Native Citizens of London, at Their Solemn Assembly on June 23, 1657

Eli Trembling for Fear of the Ark, a Sermon, Dec. 28, 1662

The Great Danger of Covenant Refusing & Covenant Breaking, a Sermon Preached before the Common Council of the City of London, Jan. 14, 1645, upon which Day the Solemn League and Covenant was Renewed by Them, 1646

The Monster of Sinful Self-Seeking, Anatomized Together with a Description of the Heavenly & Blessed Self-Seeking, in a Sermon Preached, Dec. 1654, 1655

The Noble Man’s Pattern of True & Real Thankfulness Presented in a Sermon Preached Before the Right Honorable House of Lords, at their Late Solemn Day of Thanksgiving, June 15, 1643, for the Discovery of a Dangerous, Desperate & Bloody Design Tending to the Utter Subversion of the Parliament and of the Famous City of London, 1643

A Sermon Preached at Aldermanberry Church, Dec. 28, 1662, on 1 Samuel 4:13  29 pp.

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Fast Sermons

England’s Antidote Against the Plague of Civil War Presented in a Sermon Before the Honorable House of Commons on their Late Extraordinary Solemn Fast, Oct. 22, 1644, 1652

England’s Looking-Glass Presented in a Sermon Preached Before the Honorable House of Commons at their Late Solemn Fast, Dec. 22, 1641, 1642

God’s Free Mercy to England Presented as a Precious and Powerful Motive to Humiliation, in a Sermon Preached Before the Honorable House of Commons at their Late Solemn Fast, Feb. 23, 1641, 1642

An Indictment Against England Because of her Self-Murdering Divisions, Together with an Exhortation to an England-Preserving Unity & Concord, a Sermon, Preached at the Late Solemn Fast, Dec. 25, 1644, 1645

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Funeral Sermons

The Doctrine of the Body’s Fragility: with a Divine Project, Discovering how to make these Vile Bodies of ours Glorious by Getting Gracious Souls. Represented in a Sermon Preached…  at the Funeral of…  Dr. Samuel Bolton…  (London, 1654)

The Happiness of Those who Sleep in Jesus, or, the Benefit that Comes to the Dead Bodies of the Saints Even While they are in the Grave, Sleeping in Jesus, Delivered in a Sermon Preached at the Funeral of Lady Anne Waller, Oct. 31, 1661  1662

A Pattern for All, Especially for Noble & Honorable Persons, to Teach Them How to Die Nobly & Honorably, Delivered in a Sermon Preached at the Solemn Interment of the Corpse of the Right Honorable Robert Earle of Warwick. Who Aged 70 years, 11 months, Died April 19, and was Honorably Buried, May 1, 1658, at Felsted in Essex, 1658

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

The Saints’ Rest, or Their Happy Sleep in Death, a Sermon Preached in London, Aug. 24, 1651, being a Funeral Sermon for Christopher Love on the Sabbath Day Following after He was Executed; Also Four Excellent Doctrines & Proposition to the Presbyterians & Others to be by Them Practiced & Meditated upon Both Morning & Evening, 1651

The Saints’ Transfiguration, or the Body of Vileness Changed into a Body of Glory, a Sermon Preached Oct. 19, 1654, at the Funeral of that Reverend Minister, Dr. Samuel Bolton, with a Short Account of his Death, 1655

A Sermon Preached by Mr. Edmund Calamy at Aldermanbury, London, Aug. 24, 1651, being a Funeral Sermon for Mr. Love on the Sabbath-Day Following after he was Executed… also Four Excellent Doctrines & Proposition to the Presbyterians & Others to be by them Practiced & Meditated upon both morning & evening  (London, 1651)

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A Farewell Sermon

The Fixed Saint Held Forth in a Farwell Sermon Preached in London, Aug. 17, 1662

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A Collection of Sermons

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 & Consolation of the Saints of God in the Hour of Tribulation, Hereunto are Annexed Mrs. Moore’s Evidences for Heaven, Composed & Collected by her in the Time of her Health, for her Comfort in the Time of Sickness  Buy  1658

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Books

An Answer to the Articles Against Master Calamy, Master Martial, Master Burton, Master Peters, Master Moleigne, Master Case, Mr. Sedgwick, Mr. Evans, etc. & many other Painful Divines who were Impeached of High Treason by His Majesty, First Answering Particularly the Articles Themselves, Then Showing the Misinformation of His Majesty by the Bishops Concerning the Same, Expressing the Great Care & Vigilancy of those Theologians which they have & do Daily Undertake with Great Zeal for the Rooting Out of Popery the Confounding of Rome & for the Erecting the Pious Truth & Sincerity of the Holy Gospel of Christ  1642  5 pp.

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

Contra Henry Burton

The Door of Truth Opened: or, A Brief & True Narrative of the Occasion How Mr. Henry Burton [an Independent] 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 & People of Aldermanbury, who are in this Paper Most Wrongfully & Unjustly Charged; & Also for the Undeceiving of the Underwriters & of all Those that are Misinformed About this Business. In the Name & with the Consent of the Whole Church of Aldermanbury  (London, 1645)

Calamy was presbyterian.

A Just & Necessary Apology Against an Unjust Invective Published by Mr. Henry Burton in a Late Book of his Entitled, ‘Truth Still Truth, Though Shut out of Doors’…  1646

Evidence for Heaven, Containing Infallible Signs & Real Demonstrations of Our Union with Christ & Assurance of Salvation, with an Appendix of Laying Down Certain Rules to be Observed for Preserving our Assurance Once Obtained, 1657

Two Solemn Covenants Made between God & Man: viz. the Covenant of Works & the Covenant of Grace. Clearly Laid Open, Distinguished & Vindicated From Many Dangerous Opinions; the Right Knowledge of which will be very Profitable to All Those that have Escaped the First & are Confirmed in the Second at the Sacrament  Buy  1647  34 pp.

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Sayings

Old Mr. Edmund Calamy’s Former & Latter Sayings upon Several Occasions  (London, 1674)  84 sayings

Calamy, Caryl, Venning, Janeway – Saints’ Memorials, or Words Fitly Spoken Like Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver, being a Collection of Divine Sentences, 1674

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‘To the Reader’

‘To the Reader’  in Nathaniel Stephens, A Plain & Easy Calculation of the Name, Mark & Number of the Name of the Beast…  (London, 1657)

‘To the Christian Reader’  in William Fenner, The Soul’s Looking-Glass Lively Representing its Estate Before God…  (Cambridge, 1640)

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Uncertain Authorship

“Evidence for the ascription of this work to Calamy is insufficient.” – British Museum Catalogue, new edition

Cromwell’s Soldier’s Bible: being a Reprint, in Facsimile, of “The Soldier’s Pocket Bible,” Compiled by Edmund Calamy & Issued for the Use of the Commonwealth Army in 1643: with a Bibliographical Introduction…  (Boston, 1895)  16 pp.  This is a collection of verses from the Bible for a soldier.

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Multiple Authors

A Collection of Farewell Sermons

Calamy, Watson, Sclater, Jacomb, Case, Baxter, Jenkins, Lye, Manton – A Complete Collection of Farewell Sermons Preached by…  Ref  (London, 1663)  on 2 Sam. 24:14; 2 Cor. 7:1; 1 Jn. 5:1, 21; Isa. 3:10-11; Jn. 8:29; Rev. 2:5; Jn. 8:29; Col. 2:6-7; Heb. 13:20-21; Ex. 3:2-5; Phil. 4:1; Heb. 12:1; Isa. 57:1.  Includes a funeral sermon for Simeon Ashe.

This is the same as A Collection of Several Sermons Preached upon Solemn Occasions  Ref  (London, 1659)

Calamy, Jackson, Nalton, Jacomb, Hutchinson, White, Parson, Doolittle, Ashe, Case, Taylor, Drake, Griffith, Pook, Batcheler – A Serious Advice to the Citizens of London by some Ministers of the Gospel in the said city upon Occasion of the Horrid Murder & Dreadful Death of Nathaniel Butler, an high Malefactor  (1657)  23 pp.

Solicitor, Calamy, Burroughs, Sedgwick – Four Speeches Delivered in Guild-Hall on Friday the Sixth of October, 1643. At a Common-hall, upon occasion of desiring the assistance of our brethren of Scotland in this war, viz.1. by Mr. Solicitor. 2. by Mr. Edmund Calamy. 3. by Mr. Jeremiah Burroughs. 4. by Mr. Obadiah Sedgewick  (London, 1646)

Epistles to the Reader

Calamy, Ashe, Whitaker, Taylor, Poole – ‘To the Reader’  in Christopher Love, The Mortified Christian…  (London, 1654)

Calamy, Whitaker, Ashe, Taylor, Greere – ‘To the Reader’  in Christopher Love, A Treatise of Effectual Calling & Election…  (London, 1655)

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Smectymnuus

Smectymnuus Redivivus, being an Answer to a Book Entitled, A Humble Remonstrance, in which the Original of Liturgy, Episcopacy is Discussed, & Queries Propounded Concerning Both the Parity of Bishops & Presbyters in Scripture Demonstrated, the occasion of the Imparity in Antiquity Discovered, the Disparity of the Ancient & our modern Bishops Manifested, the Antiquity of Ruling Elders in the Church Vindicated, the Prelatic Church Bounded, republished 1660

The group of authors known as Smectymnuus were presbyterian.

A Vindication of the Answer to the Humble Remonstrance from the Unjust Imputation of Frivolousness & Falsehood, Wherein the Cause of Liturgy & Episcopacy is Further Debated  (London, 1654)

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Edited by Calamy

Jus Divinum Ministerii Evangelici, or, The Divine Right of the Gospel Ministry, 1654, London Provincial Assembly

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About Calamy

Master Edmund Calamy’s Leading Case  (London, 1663)  16 pp.

This is an account of the conversation that occurred between Calamy and the civil authorities in his case respecting he being barred from the pulpit in England for non-conformity to the Book of Common Prayer.

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Capel, Richard  1586–1656  Invited but did Not Attendc

Sermons

God’s Valuation of Man’s Soul, in Two Sermons on Mark 8:36  (London, 1632)

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Book

Tentations: their Nature, Danger, Cure…  the Sixth Edition. The Fourth Part Left Enlarged by the Author, & now there is Added his Remains…  to which thou hast prefixed an abridgement of the authors life, by Valentine Marshall…  Pre  (London, 1659)

This volume contains An Apology in Defence of Some Exceptions Against Some Particulars in the Book of Tentations  (London, 1659).

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Remains

Marshall, Valentine – Capel’s Remains, being a Useful Appendix to his Excellent Treatise of Tentations. Concerning the Translations of the Holy Scriptures, left written with his own Hand…  with a Preface Prefixed, wherein is Contained an Abridgement of the Author’s Life…  (London, 1658)  on 1 Jn. 3:9

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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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Book

The Tombstone, & A Rare Sight

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Carter, Thomas b. c. 1585

Book

Carter’s Christian Commonwealth, or Domestical Duties Deciphered  (London, 1627)  275 pp.  There is no table of contents.

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Authorship Uncertain

Prayer’s Prevalency for Israel’s Safety. Declared in a Sermon Preached in Saint Margaret’s Westminster, Before the House of Commons, at the Late Solemn Fast, June 28, 1643, by Thomas Carter, Minister of Dynton in Buckingham-shire  (London, 1643)  on Ex. 32:9-10

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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  (London, 1648)  on Ps. 65:5

Israel’s Peace with God: Benjamin’s Overthrow. A Sermon Preached Before the House of Commons, at their Late Solemn Fast, August 31, 1642  (London, 1642)  on Judges 20:26-28

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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 & 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 pp.

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Caryl, Joseph 1602-1673

Notes of Sermons

Anonymous Notes from Sermons Preached by Joseph Caryl on Isa. 57:17-19  This was formerly online at the Westminster Assembly Project.

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Sermons

Gospel Love, Heart Purity & the Flourishing of the Righteous, being the Last Sermon of the Late Rev. Caryl, 1675  (London, 1675)  on 1 Tim. 1:5

The Nature, Solemnity, Grounds, Property & 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  (London, 1643)  on Neh. 9:38

The Present Duty & Endeavor of the Saints. Opened in a Sermon, Dec. 14, 1645  (London, 1646)  on Eph. 5:10  ToC

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Thanksgiving Sermons

England’s Plus Ultra, Both of Hoped Mercies & 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  (London, 1646)  on Ps. 118:17

Joy Out-Joyed: or, Joy in Overcoming Evil Spirits & Evil Men Overcome by Better Joy, Set Forth in a Sermon to the Lords Assembled in Parliament, upon the Day of their Solemn Rejoicing & Praising God for Reducing the City of Chester by the Forces of the Parliament, Feb. 19, 1645  (London, 1646)  on Lk. 10:20

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  (London, 1651)  on Ps. 119:134

The Saints’ Thankful Acclamation at Christ’s Resumption of his Great Power & 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 Yorkshire and to other the Parliament’s Forces in Pembrock-shire, April 23, 1644  (London, 1644)  on Rev. 11:16-17

A Sermon Pressing to, & 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  (London, 1657)  on Ps. 111:1-5

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Inaugurational Sermon

David’s Prayer for Solomon, Containing the Proper Endowments & 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  (London, 1643)  on Ps. 72:1-3

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Fast Sermons

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  (London, 1645)  on Isa. 7:9

Heaven & Earth Embracing, or God & Man Approaching: Showed in a Sermon Preached Before the Honorable House of Commons upon the Day of Their Public Fast, Jan. 28, 1645, 1646  (London, 1646)  on James 4:8

The Works of Ephesus, Explained in a Sermon Before the Honorable House of Commons at their Late Solemn Fast, April 27th 1642  (London, 1642)  on Rev. 2:2-3

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A Farewell Sermon

The White Robe, or the Undefiled Christian Clothed in a White Garment, held forth in a Farewell Sermon…  (London, 1662)  on Rev. 3:4

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Collection of Sermons

The Nature & Principles of Love, as the End of the Commandment, Declared in Some of the Last [Three] Sermons of Mr. Caryl, with an Epistle Prefixed by John Owen  (London, 1673)  The first two sermons are on 1 Tim. 1:5; the third sermon is on Ps. 92:12

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Commentary

Exposition of Job  Buy

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.

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Biography

‘Life of Thomas Taylor’  5 pp.  in The Works of Thomas Taylor not Hitherto Published  (London, 1653)

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Book

The Mystery of Godlines, or, Godliness in a Mystery. Or, The Character of a Saint, in Seeming Contradictions  (London, 1654)  52 pp.

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A Greek Grammar

An English-Greek Grammar: Composed for the Use & Benefit of such as Desire the Knowledge of that Tongue  (London, 1658)  bound at the back of An English-Greek Index of All the Significant Words Contained in the New Testament

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Military Report

Memorable Days & Works of God in the year past, 1645. Or a Catalogue of the Cities, Castles, Towns & Forts that have been Taken by the Parliament’s Forces Since Last January  (London, 1646)

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Multiple Authors

Marshall, Stephen & Joseph Caryl – New Propositions Propounded at the King’s Royal Court at Holmby, Betwixt the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, & Mr. Marshall & Mr. Caryll Concerning the Presbyterial Government, the Book of Common-Prayer, & the Directory: also His Majesty’s Several Reasons Concerning Episcopacy, & Mr. Marshall’s Reply for the Clearing His Majesty’s Objections: Together with diverse remarkable passages of the Commissioners of the kingdom of Scotland, propounded to His Majesty for his royal assent to the propositions & signing the Covenant: with another message from His Majesty at Holmby, to both Houses of Parliament  (London, 1647)  6 pp.

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Case, Thomas bap. 1598- d. 1682

Sermon

Jehoshaphat’s Caveat to his Judges. Delivered in a Sermon before the Honourable the Commissioners for the Court Martial, by virtue of an ordinance of Parliament dated the 17th of August 1644  Ref  (London, 1644)  on 2 Chron. 19:6-7

Sensuality Dissected; or, the Epicure’s Motto Opened, Censured, Improved: in a Sermon Preached to Divers Citizens of London…  upon their solemn meeting in Paul’s Church…  Ref  (London, 1657)  on 1 Cor. 15:32

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Thanksgiving Sermons

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  (London, 1646)  on Ps. 107:30-31

The Root of Apostasy & 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  (London, 1644)  on Dan. 11:32

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, & of Scarborough-Castle & Sherborn-Castle, & for the Dispersing of the Clubmen, & the Good Success in Pembroke-shire  (London, 1645)  on Isa. 43:14

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Fast Sermons

Deliverance, Obstruction: or, The Set-Backs of Reformation, Discovered in a Sermon…  upon the Monthly Fast  (London, 1646)  on Ex. 22:23

Spiritual Whoredom, Discovered in a Sermon Preached before the House of Commons Assembled in Parliament, upon the Solemn Day of Humiliation, May 26, 1647  (London, 1647)  on Hos. 9:1

God’s Rising, his Enemies Scattering; Delivered in a Sermon before the House of Commons, at their Solemn Fast, Oct. 26, 1642  (London, 1644)  on Ps. 68:1-2

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Funeral Sermons

The Challenge & Triumph of Faith: Opened in a Sermon Preached at the Funeral of that Much Lamented Gentleman, Richard Lucy, Esquire  (London, 1659)

Elijah’s Abatement: or, Corruption in the Saints. Discovered & Distinguished in a Sermon at the Funeral of that Faithful Minister of the Gospel, Mr. Gaulter Roswell  (London, 1658)  on James 5:17

The Excellent Woman, a Sermon Preached at the Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Scott… on Dec. 16, 1658  (London, 1659)  on Prov. 31:29

The Imitation of the Saints: Opened in Some Practical Meditations upon the Death of Mrs. Anne Browne  (London, 1666)  on Heb. 6:12

The Saints, God’s Precious Treasure. Opened in a Sermon both in the Extent Grounds of the Point. At the Funeral of that Hopeful Gent. Darcy Wyvil, Esquire…  Ref  (London, 1659)  on Mal. 3:17

The Vanity of Glorying in the Flesh: Opened in a Sermon Preached at the Funeral of Kingsmel Lucy  (London, 1655)  on 1 Cor. 1:29,31

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A Farewell Sermon

‘Mr. Case’s Farewell Sermon  on Rev. 2:5, preached Aug. 17, 1662’  p. 43 ff. in Farewell Sermons of some of the most Eminent of the Non-Conformist Ministers Delievered at the Period of their Ejectment…  (London, 1816)

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In Puritan Sermons at Cripplegate, the Morning Exercises

Of Sabbath Sanctification – Isaiah 58:13-14  p. 26 ff. in The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate, vol. 2

Relating to the System of Doctrine in Scripture

‘The Introduction’, Sermon 1, in The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate, vol. 5  Buy

‘The Conclusion’, Sermon 28, in The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate, vol. 5  Buy

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Collections of Sermons

Two Sermons Lately Preached at Westminster, before Sundry of the Honorable House of Commons…  (London, 1641)  on Eze. 20:25 & Ezra 10:2-3

God’s Waiting to be Gracious unto His People: Together with England’s Encouragements & Cautions to Wait on God. Delivered in Certain Sermons  (London, 1642)  168 pp.  on Isa. 30:18

The Quarrel of the Covenant, with the Pacification of the Quarrel. Delivered in Three Sermons on Lev. 26:25 & Jer. 50:5  (London, 1643)

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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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Book

Correction, Instruction: or, The Rod & the Word, a Treatise on Afflictions  Buy

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To the Parliament

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  (1698)  25 pp.

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Cawdrey, Daniel  1587/8-1664

Sermons

Family Reformation Promoted, in a Sermon on Josh. 24:15, & by Short Catechisms Fitted for the Three-fold Relations in a Family of 1. Children & parents, 2. Servants & Masters, 3. Husband & Wife  (London, 1656)  on Josh. 24:15  118 pp.  Buy

The Good Man a Public Good, 1. Passively, 2. Actively. A Sermon  (London, 1644)  on Prov. 29:8

A Late Great Shipwreck of Faith Occasioned by a Fearful Wrack of Conscience, Discovered in a Sermon, July, 1655  (London, 1655)  on 1 Tim. 1:19

Self-Examination Required in Every One for the Worthy Receiving of the Lord’s Supper, First Delivered in a Sermon preparatory to the sacrament…  Also, a short Catechism Drawn out of the Same for the Instruction of the Meanest Capacity  (London, 1646)  on 1 Cor. 11:28

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Fast Sermon

Church Reformation Promoted, in a Sermon on Mt. 18:15-17, Preached at Northampton on the Day of Humiliation, before the Association of Ministers. As also. 1. Some Animadversions upon Mr. Humphry’s Second Vindication for Promiscuous Admission to the Sacrament. 2. Some Animadversions upon Mr. Sanders, his Anti-Diatribe, Tending to the Same End of Church-Reformation  Buy  (London, 1657)  192 pp.  on Matt 18:15-17

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Collections of Sermons

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  (London, 1641)  on 1 Cor. 6:2, Lk. 18:11 & 2 Jn. 8  Buy

Humility, the Saints’ Livery, or the Habit of Humility, the Grace of Graces, Fetched out of the Wardrobe of Saint Paul. As it was Delivered (for Substance) in Two Sermons at Blacke-Fryers in London…  (London, 1624)  on Col. 3:12

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Books

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  (London, 1649)

Sabbatum Redivivum. Or, The Christian Sabbath Vindicated, in a Full Discourse Concerning the Sabbath & the Lord’s Day. Wherein, whatsoever has been Written of late, for, or Against the Christian Sabbath, is Exactly, but Modestly Examined: & the Perpetuity of a Sabbath Deduced from Grounds of Nature & 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.

On Worship

Superstitio Superstes: or The Reliques of Superstition Newly Revived. Manifested in a Discourse Concerning the Holinesse of Churches & Bowing Towards the Altar, whereunto is Added a Censure of Two Letters Touching the Same Subject, the one Written by Doctor M., the other by M. Meade  (London, 1641)  60 pp.

Diatribe Triplex, or, A Threefold Exercitation Concerning 1. Superstition, 2. Will-Worship, 3. Christmas Festival, with the Reverend & Learned Dr. Hammond  (London, 1654)  204 pp.

The Account Audited & Discounted: or, a Vindication of the Threefold Diatribe, of: 1. Superstition, 2. Will-worship, 3. Christmas Festival, Against Dr. Hammond’s Manifold Para-Diatribes  (London, 1658)  Buy

Bowing Towards the Altar, upon Religious Reasons, Impleaded as Grossely Superstitious. Being an Answer to Dr. Duncon’s Determination Lately Reprinted  (London, 1661)  30 pp.

A Sober Answer to a Serious Question Propounded by Mr. Giles 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. [Thomas] Hooker, Concerning the Baptism of Infants  1652  [incomplete: the end is missing]

Hooker was a congregationalist and answers ‘no’.  Cawdrey was a presbyterian, and, with some qualifications, answers ‘yes’, along with the established reformed churches.

Contra Independency

The Inconsistency of the Independent Way with Scripture & 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  (London, 1651)  21 pp.

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. & 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 & False Aspersions  (London, 1658)  158 pp.

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. John Cotton 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, & Others. 3. The Middle-Way (so called) of Independents, to be the Extreme, or by-way of the Brownists  (London, 1645)  Buy

Vindiciae Vindiciarum, or a Further Manifestation of Mr. John Cotton, 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  (London, 1651)

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Chambers, Humphrey bap. 1599?, d. 1662

Sermon

A Motive to Peace & Love, Delivered in a Sermon  (London, 1649)  on Gal. 5:15

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Fast Sermon

A Divine Balance to Weigh Religious Fasts in. Applied to Present Use, in a Sermon Preached before the Honorable House of Commons, in St. Margaret’s Westminster at their Public Fast, Sept. 27, 1643  Ref  (London, 1643)  on Zech. 7:5-7

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Books

Animadversions on Mr. William Dell’s Book Entitled, ‘The Crucified & Quickened Christian’  (London, 1653)

An Answer of Humphrey Chambers to the Charge of Walter Bushnel, in the same County, Published in a Book of his Entitled, ‘A Narrative of the Proceedings of the Commissioners Appointed by Oliver Cromwell for Ejecting Scandalous & Ignorant Ministers, in the Case of Walter Bushnel, etc.’: with a Vindication of the Said Commissioners Annexed, 1660

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  (London, 1654)  28 pp.

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Cheynell, Francis 1608-1665

Fast Sermons

A Plot for the Good of Posterity: Communicated in a Sermon to the Honorable House of Commons for the Sanctifying of the Monthly Fast, March 25, 1646

The Man of Honor: Described in a Sermon, Preached before the Lords of Parliament, March 26, 1645. The Solemn Day of the Public Monthly Fast, 1645

Sion’s Memento & God’s Alarm: In a Sermon at Westminster Before the Honorable House of Commons, on the May 31, 1643, the Solemn Day of their Monthly Fast, 1643

The Man of Honor, Described in a Sermon, Preached Before the Lords of Parliament…  March 26, 1645, the Solemn Day of the Publique Monthly-Fast  (London, 1645)  on Ps. 49:20

A Plot for the Good of Posterity. Communicated in a Sermon to the Honorable House of Commons for the Sanctifying of the Monthly Fast, March 25, 1646  (London, 1646)  on Gen. 18:19

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Tracts

Aulicus, his Dream of the King’s Sudden Coming to London  (London, 1644)  6 pp.

Aulicus, his Hue & Cry Sent Forth after Britanicus, who is Generally Reported to be a Lost Man  1645  6 pp.

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Books

An Account Given to the Parliament by the Ministers Sent by Them to Oxford in which you have the Most Remarkable Passages which have Fallen Out in the Six Month’s Service There, Particularly, Two Conferences in which the Ministers Have Suffered by Reproaches & Falsehoods in Print & Otherwise: the Chief Points Insisted on in those Conferences are 1. Whether Private Men May Lawfully Preach, 2. Whether the Ministers of the Church of England were Antichristian, 3. & Lastly Diverse of Mr. Erbury’s Dangerous Errors  1647

The Beacon Flaming with a Non Obstante: or A Justification of the Firing of the Beacon, by Way of Animadversion upon the Book entitled The Beacon’s Quenched, Subscribed by Col. Pride, etc. 1652

Chillingworthi Novissima. Or, The Sickness, Heresy, Death & Burial of William Chillingworth, a Discovery of his Errors in a Brief Catechism & a Short Oration at the Burial of his Heretical Book  (London, 1644)

The Divine Triunity of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit, or the Blessed Doctrine of the Three Coessential Subsistents in the Eternal Godhead without any Confusion or Division of the Distinct Subsistences or Multiplication of the Most Single & Entire Godhead acknowledged, believed, adored by Christians, in opposition to pagans, Jews, Mahumetans, blasphemous and antichristian heretics, who say they are Christians, but are not, 1650

The Rise, Growth & Danger of Socinianism: Together with a Plain Discovery of a Desperate Design of Corrupting the Protestant Religion, whereby it Appears that the Religion which has been so Violently Contended for (by the Archbishop of Canterbury and his Adherents) is not the True, Pure, Protestant Religion, but an Hotchpotch of Arminianism, Socinianism & Popery: it is likewise made evident, that the Atheists, Anabaptists & Sectaries, so much complained of, have been Raised or Encouraged by the Doctrines & Practices of the Arminian, Socinian & Popish Party  1643

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Papers

A Copy of Some Papers Past at Oxford, Betwixt the Author of the Practical Catechism and Mr. Ch.  (London, 1647)  131 pp.  GB

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Clendon, Thomas  d. 1677  Invited but did Not Attend

Sermon

Justification Justified: or the Doctrine of Justification Briefly & Clearly Explained & Vindicated in a Sermon Preached at Gregories near Paul’s, the Eleventh of December, 1652  Ref  (London, 1653)  on Rom. 5:1

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Coleman, Thomas 1597/8-1646  Erastian

Sermons

The Heart’s Engagement: a Sermon Preached…  at the Public Entering into the Covenant  (London, 1643)  on Jer. 30:21

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Fast Sermons

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  (London, 1644)  on Ps. 65:5

The Christian’s Course & Complaint, Both in the Pursuit of Happiness Desired, and for Advantages Slipped in that Pursuit: a Sermon Preached to the Honorable House of Commons on the Monthly Fast Day, August 30, 1643 at St. Margaret’s Church in Westminster  (London, 1643)

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Tract

Hul’s Pillar of Providence Erected: or The Providential Column: Setting out Heaven’s Care for Deliverance of that People, with Extraordinary Power & Providence from the Blood Sucking Cavaliers, who had for Six Weeks Closely Besieged Them  (London, 1644)  14 pp.

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Debate with Gillespie

Hopes Deferred & Dashed. Observed in a Sermon to the Honorable House of Commons, in Margarets Westminster, July 30, 1645, being the Monthly Fast  (London, 1645)  on Job 11:20

According to Gillespie, Coleman in this sermon “endeavored to strike at the root of all Church-Government.”  Gillespie replied with A Brotherly Examination, which started the debate between the two.  Coleman replied with A Brotherly Examination Re-Examined.

A Brotherly Examination [by Gillespie] Re-Examined: or, A Clear Justification of Those Passages in a Sermon Against which the reverend & learned commissioner, Mr. Gillespy, first in two several sermons, & then in print, did preach & write. And a short discovery of some tenets and principles which intrench upon both the honor & power of the Parliament  Ref  (London, 1646)  22 pp.

Gillespie responded to this with Nihil Respondens [Not Responding].  Coleman responded with Male Dicis [Bad Speaking].

Male Dicis Maledicis. Or A Brief Reply to Nihil Respondens. Also, the Brief View, Briefly Viewed, being Animadversions upon a Nameless Author [Adoniram Byfield] in a Book Called, A Brief View of Mr. Coleman his New Model  Ref  (London, 1646)

Gillespie responded to this with Male Audis [Bad Hearing].  Coleman did not respond to Male Audis.  Byfield’s Brief View is above under his section.

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John Conant 1608-1694

Fast Sermon

The Woe & Weale of God’s People. Displayed in a Sermon Preached Before the Honourable House of Commons at their Late Solemn Humiliation on July 26, 1643  Ref  (London, 1643)  on Jer. 30:7

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A Collection of Sermons

Sermons Preached on Several Occasions, vol. 1, 2, 3, 4  (1703)

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Corbet, Edward 1601-3 – 1658 from Shropshire

Fast Sermon

God’s Providence, a Sermon Preached before the Honorable House of Commons, at their Late Solemn Fast, Dec. 28, 1642  (London, 1642)  on 1 Cor. 1:27  EEBO

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De la Marche, Jean 1585-1651

A Complaint of the False Prophets Mariners upon the drying up of their hierarchical Euphrates as it was preached publicly in the Island of Garnezey before a sett order of ministers, expounding in their successive turns the Revelation of St. John

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Delme, Philippe  d. 1653

Sermon

A Spiritual Warning for Times of War: Containing a Description & Prognostic of War. With Christian Advice what is to be Done when God Either Threatens or Inflicts that Dreadful Judgment. In a Sermon Preached upon Jer. 10:22-25  Ref  (1701)

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Letter

An Healing & Heart-Reviving Letter, Written & Sent Unto a Godly Christian Groaning under Sore Afflictions both of Body & Mind  Ref  (London, 1703)  8 pp.

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Collection of Sermons

The Parable of the Sower: or the Hearer’s Duty. Being Sermons Preached upon Mark 4:14-20  (London, 1707)  138 pp.

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Book

The Method of Good Preaching, being the Advice of a French Reformed Minister to his Son [When He was Entering on the Ministry]  (London, 1701)  52 pp.

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Downing, Calybute 1606-1644  Presbyterian, Erastian

Sermon

A Sermon Preached to the Renowned Company of the Artillery, Sept. 1, 1640, Designed to Compose the Present Troubles by Discovering the Enemies of the Peace of the Church & State, 1641  on Dt. 25:17

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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  (Oxord, 1632)  112 pp.

Downing appears to be an Erastian presbyterian.

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Tracts

An Appeal to Every Impartial, Judicious & Godly Reader: whether the Presbytery or Prelacy be the Better Church-Government According to the Word of God; being duly Compared the One with the Other  Ref  (London, 1641)  13 pp.

The Clear Antithesis, or, Diametrical Opposition Between Presbytery & Prelacy: wherein is Apparently Demonstrated which Government be Most Consonant & Agreeable to the Word of God  (London, 1644)  13 pp.

Considerations Toward a Peaceable Reformation in Matters-Ecclesiastical, Submitted to the Judicious Reader, 1641  8 pp.

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Books

A Discovery of the False Grounds the Bavarian Party have Laid to Settle their own Faction & Shake the Peace of the Empire  (London, 1641)  45 pp.

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  (London, 1641)  42 pp.

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Dury, John 1596-1680

Fast 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  (London, 1646)  on Isa. 52:11

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Letters

A Copy of Mr. John Dury’s Letter Presented in Sweden to the Truly Noble & Religious Lord Forbes: Briefly Intimating, the Necessity of a Common, Fundamental Confession of Faith Amongst those Christians that Receive the Holy Scriptures as the only Rule of Faith & Practice, & in the Scriptures, have the same Apprehension of the Tenor of God’s Evangelical Covenant in Christ. The possibility of framing such a Confession of Faith, which Infallibly shall be Approved (by God’s Grace) by all those that agree in these two fore-named principles. The manner of introducing this confession amongst them. Published by Samuell Hartlib for the Better Improvement of Great Britain’s Solemn Covenant, & the Advancement of Truth, Holiness & Peace Amongst All Protestant churches…  (London, 1643)  8 pp.

The Copy of a Letter Written to Mr. Alexander Henderson  (London, 1643)  14 pp.

Madam, Ever Since I had a Resolution to Make a Change in my Life by Marriage…  (London, 1645)

Gospel-Communion in the Way of Godliness Sued for by the Protestant Churches in Germany unto the Churches of Great Britain & Ireland, in a Letter Written and Sent hither to that Effect  (London, 1654)

Madam, Although my Former Freedom in Writing Might Rather Give Me occasion to beg pardon for a fault committed, 1645  (London, 1654)

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Petitions & Remonstrance

John Dury, his Petition to the Honourable House of Commons in England, now Assembled in Parliament  (London, 1641)

A Petition to the Honorable House of the Commons in England now Assembled in Parliament, whereunto are Added Certain Considerations Showing the Necessity of a Correspondence in Spiritual Matters Betwixt All Protestant Shurches  (London, 1642)

The Dutch Remonstrance Concerning the Proceedings & Practices of John de Witt, Pensionary, & Ruwaert van Putten, his brother, with Others of that Faction. Drawn up by a Person of Eminency There & Printed at the Hague  Ref  (London, 1672)

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On Israel

An Information Concerning the Present State of the Jewish Nation in Europe & Judea, wherein the Footsteps of Providence Preparing a Way for their Conversion to Christ & for their Deliverance from Captivity are Discovered  (London, 1658)  19 pp.

Israel’s Call to March out of Babylon unto Jerusalem: Opened in a Sermon before the Honorable House of Commons Assembled in Parliament, Nov. 26, 1645, being the Day of Public Humiliation  (London, 1646)  on Isa. 52:11

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Books

On Working Towards Church Union & Reformation

A Brief Relation of that which has been Lately Attempted to Procure Ecclesiastical Peace Amongst Protestants, Published by Samuel Hartlib  (London, 1641)  51 pp.  This is about Dury’s labors.

A Memorial Concerning Peace-Ecclesiastical Amongst Protestants  (London, 1641)

A Summary Discourse Concerning the Work of Peace-Ecclesiastical, how it may Concur with the Aim of a Civil Confederation Amongst Protestants  (Cambrdige, 1641)

Motives to Induce the Protestant Princes to Mind the Work of Ecclesiastical Peace Amongst Themselves  1641  2 pp.

A Motion Tending to the Public Good of this Age & of Posterity, or, The Copies of Certain Letters Written by Mr. John Dury to a Worthy Knight at his Earnest Desire, Showing Briefly what a Public Good is & how by the best means of Reformation in learning & religion it may be Advanced to Some Perfection, 1642

Certain Considerations Showing the Necessity of a Correspondency in Spiritual Matters Betwixt all Protestant Churches, an Especial Means for Effecting whereof and healing our Present Breaches would be a National Synod  (London, 1642)

A Summary Account of Mr. John Dury’s Former & Latter Negotiation for the Procuring of the True Gospel Peace with Christian Moderation & Charitable Unity Amongst the Protestant Churches & Academy  (London, 1657)

The Effect of Master Dury’s Negotiation for the Uniting of Protestants in a Gospel Interest in Brief is This  (London, 1657)  7 pp.

The Interest of England in the Protestant Cause  (London, 1659)

The Plain Way of Peace & 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 & Promoting of the Protestant Religion Abroad. & Now are Offered for the Preventing of Further Breaches, & the Settlement of Unity Amongst Ourselves at Home  (London, 1660)  14 pp.

A Peacemaker Without Partiality & Hypocrisy. Or the Gospel-Way to make up the Present Breaches of Brotherhood & Heal the Divisions whereby some of the Reforming Professors & Ministers of the Kingdom at the time, Sadly Dishonor their Profession, Mainly Obstruct our Reformation, utterly destroy the Safe Constitution both of Church & State. Wherein are handled, 1. How the Means of Christian Peace, as well Civil as Ecclesiastical, may be found & ought to be followed, both by pastors & 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 & motives of brotherly unity & forbearance, which the ministers & members of the Churches of England ought to Profess & Practice one Towards Another for the Gospel’s Sake  (London, 1648)

A Seasonable Discourse written…  upon the Earnest Requests of Many, Briefly Showing these Particulars: 1. What the Grounds & Method of our Reformation Ought to be in Religion & Learning. 2. How even in these Times of Distraction, the Work may be Advanced. By the knowledge of Oriental Tongues & Jewish Mysteries 1649

In Defense of Dury

A Declaration of John Dury, a Minister of Jesus Christ to Witness the gospel of peace. Wherein he does make known the truth of his way & comportment in all these times of trouble; & how he has Endeavored to Follow Peace & Righteousness Therein Innocently Towards All: that the Offences taken against Him, through the mis-construction of some, of his actions may be removed: & the Work of Peace & Unity Amongst the Protestant Churches at Home & Abroad Advanced in Due Time  (London, 1660)  28 pp.

The Unchanged, Constant & Single-Hearted Peace-Maker Drawn Forth into the World. Or, A Vindication of Mr. John Dury from the Aspersions Cast Upon Him in a Nameless Pamphlet Called, The Time-Serving Proteus & Ambidexter Divine, Uncased to the World. Wherein the Two Letters written Seventeen Years Ago the one to Joseph Hall, then Bishop of Exeter, the other to William Laud, then Arch-bishop of Canterbury, are Cleared from the Most False & Injurious Interpretations Put upon Them  (London, 1650)  18 pp.

On Church Government

A Model of Church Government: or the Grounds of the Spiritual Frame & 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  (London, 1647)

A Demonstration of the Necessity of Settling Some Gospel-Government Amongst the Churches of Christ in this Nation Held Forth in an Answer to a Query whereby Mr. Saltmarsh did once Endeavor to Hinder the Settlement of All Church-Government in the Nation: written in the year 1646 & Now Published for the Present use of these Times, wherein it may be Seasonable to be Taken into Consideration for the Preventing of Further Confusion & Disorder Amongst the Professors of the Gospel  1654

On Independency

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

How Far Ministers Should Speak to Civil Affairs

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 & Debates Among Christians Ought to be Handled Regularly & 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  (London, 1649)  ToC

A Case of Conscience Resolved: Concerning Ministers’ Meddling with State matters in Their Sermons, and how Far They are Obliged by the Covenant to Interpose in the Affairs of Civil Government, 1649

On the Engagement

Considerations Concerning the Present Engagement: Whether it May Lawfully be Taken, Yea or No?  (London, 1650)  25 pp.  Dury’s answer is ‘Yes’.

Just Re-Proposals to Humble Proposals. Or An Impartial Consideration of, & Answer Unto the Humble Proposals, which are Printed in the Name of Sundry Learned & Pious Divines Concerning the Engagement which the Parliament has Ordered to be Taken. Showing how Far those Proposals are Agreeable to Reason, to Christianity & to Policy. How the Proposers thereof may Receive Satisfaction Therein in all these Respects. Hereunto are added, The Humble Proposals Themselves, Because they are not Currently to be Found  1650

These two above works by Dury were responded to by: A Pack of Old Puritans Maintaining the Unlawfulness & Inexpediency of Subscribing the New Engagement, Professing the Dissatisfaction of their Judgements & the Unresolvedness of their Consciences with Mr. John Dury’s Considerations & Just Reproposals Concerning it & Answering the Most Material Allegations that are Urged by Him or Others for Subscription  (London, 1650)

The work by the Pack says, “And especially with Mr. John Dury’s Considerations and Just Reproposals, which (although, through their often printing or impression) we fear hath taken too much impression upon weak and unstable souls…”

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 & Rectified by Scripture-Grounds & right reason; and published for the satisfaction of others, who may be scrupled in the same kind  (London, 1650)

A Second Parcel of Objections Against the Taking of the Engagement Answered. Or the Doubts which Some Godly Ministers in some Neighbor Counties Entertained Upon that Subject; as they were Proposed in Several Letters to, & Resolved by J.D.  Whereunto is occasionably Annexed a Discovery of the Weakness of the Plea of the Cheshire & Lancashire Ministers for Non-Subscribing  (London, 1650)  106 pp.

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 & the National League & Covenant are Obligations; either in their Legal Intents Unalterable or at this Time no More Binding & 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 Zedekiah’s Case in Breaking his Oath to the King of Babylon, and our Case in Making Use of our Freedom from the Oath of Allegiance & Supremacy to the King of England do Differ  (London, 1651)

On a Body of Divinity

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.

An Earnest Plea for a Gospel-Communion in the Way of Godliness, which is Sued for by the Protestant Churches of Germany, unto the Churches of Great Britain & Ireland: in a Letter Written by them to these, which was sent hither to that Effect, by the Hand of John Dury  (London, 1654)  89 pp.

The Earnest Breathings of Foreign Protestants, Divines & Others to the Ministers & Other Able Christians of these Three Nations for a Complete Body of Practical Divinity… & an Essay of a Model of the Said Body of Divinity  (London, 1658)

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.

On Schools & Libraries

The Reformed School, 1649

The Reformed Library-Keeper, with a Supplement to The Reformed School, as Subordinate to Colleges in Universities, whereunto is Added, I. An Idea of Mathematics. II. The Description of One of the Chiefest Libraries which is in Germany  1650

The Reformed Spiritual Husbandman: with an Humble Memorandum Concerning Chelsy Colledge. And a Correspondency with Foreign Protestants  Ref  (London, 1652)

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Featley, Daniel 1582-1645  Episcopalian

Sermon

The Faithful Shepherd, a Sermon Preached at the Consecration of Three Bishops, May, 9, 1619  (1661)

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A Collection of Sermons

A Key Opening Diverse Difficult & Mysterious Texts of Holy Scripture: Handled in Seventy Sermons, Preached at Solemn & Most Celebrious Assemblies, upon Special Occasions, in England & France  (London, 1636)

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A Catechism

The Sum of Saving Knovvledge: Deliered in a Catechism, Consisting of Fifty Two Sections Answerable to the Sabbaths Throughout the Year  Ref  (London, 1626)  58 pp.

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Commentary

Commentary on St. Paul’s Epistles, in The English Annotations on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Isa-Rev)  1st ed. 1645  EEBO

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Books

Ancilla Pietatis: or, The Handmaid to Private Devotion, Presenting a Manual to Furnish her with Necessary Principles of Faith, Forcible Motives to a Holy Life. Useful Forms of Hymns& Prayers  1626

Cygnea Cantio: or, Learned Decisions & Most Prudent & Pious Directions for Students in Divinity, Delivered by our Late Sovereign of Happy Memory, King James, a Few Weeks Before his Death  1629

The League Illegal. Wherein the Late Solemn League & Covenant is Seriously Examined, Scholastically & Solidly Confuted, [Followed by] his Speech Before the Assembly of Divines [&] Dr. Featley’s Sixteen Reasons for Episcopal Government

Contra Anabaptists

The Dippers Dipped, or, The Anabaptists Ducked & Plunged Over Head & Ears, Also a Large & Full Discourse of Their 1. Origin, 2. Several Sorts, 3. Peculiar Errors, 4. High Attempts Against the State, 5. Capital Punishments  1647

A Warning for England, Especially for London, in the Famous History of the Frantick Anabaptists, their Wild Preachings & Practises in Germany  Ref  (London, 1642)  25 pp.

Defending Featley

Sacra Nemesis, the Levites’ Scourge, or, Mercurius Britan. Disciplined, [Mercurius] Civicvs [Disciplined], Also Diverse Remarkable Disputes & Resolves in the [Westminster] Assembly of Divines Related, Episcopacy Asserted, Truth Righted, Innocency Vindicated Against Detraction  1644

The Gentle Lash, or, The Vindication of Dr. Featley, a Known Champion of the Protestant Religion, Also Seven Articles Exhibited Against Him, with his Answer Thereunto, Together with the Said Doctor, his Manifesto & Challenge  1644

The Gentle Lash is devoted to defending Featley from allegations which appeared in what were weekly, proto-newspapers, specifically from the charge of sitting in the Westminster Assembly in order to overturn episcopacy.

The Seven Articles, or charges against Featley, appear to charge Featley as culpable of certain broad Anglican practices which were deemed needing to be reformed (by more puritan advocates and authorities), and with resistance to such reform movements.

Hence the two tracts defend Featley from opposite poles.

Contra Rome

Rome’s Ruin: being a Succinct Answer to a Popish Challenge Concerning the Antiquity, Unity, Universality, Succession & Perpetual Visibility of the True Church, even in the Most Obscure Times, when it Seemed to be Totally Eclipsed in the Immediate Ages before Luther  1644

The Romish Fisher Caught & Held in his Own Net. Or, A True Relation of the Protestant Conference & Popish Difference. A Justification of the One & Refutation of the Other. In matter of Fact, Faith  Buy fascimile  1624

Virtumnus Romanus, or, a Discourse Penned by a Romish Priest, Wherein he Endeavors to Prove that it is Lawful for a Papist in England to go to the Protestant Church to Receive the Communion & to take the Oaths, both of [Civil] Allegiance & Supremacy, to which are Adjoined Animadversions in the Margin by Way of Antidote Against those Places where the Rankest Poison is Couched  1642

Featlæi Palggenesia: or, Doctor Daniel Featley Revived: Proving, that the Protestant Church (and not the Romish) is the Only Catholic & True Church. In a Manual Preserved from the Hands of the Plunderers. With a Succinct History of his Life & Death  (London, 1660)

In the Lord’s Supper

The Grand Sacrilege of the Church of Rome, in Taking Away the Sacred Cup from the Laity at the Lord’s Table: Detected & Convinced by the Evidence of Holy Scripture & Testimonies of All Ages Successively, from the First Propagation of the Catholic Christian Faith to this Present: Together with Two Conferences; the Former at Paris with D. Smith, now styled by the Romanists B. of Calcedon; the Latter at London with M. Euerard, Priest  1630

Contra Transubstantion

Transubstantiation Exploded: or an Encounter with Richard the Titulary Bishop of Chalcedon concerning Christ his Presence at his Holy Table. Faithfully Related in a Letter Sent to D. Smith, the Sorbonist, Styled by the Pope, Ordinary of England & Scotland, Whereunto is Annexed a Public & Solemn Disputation Held at Paris with Christopher Bagshaw, D. in Theology & Rector of Ave Marie College, 1638

A True Relation of that which Passed in a Conference at the end of Paternoster-Rowe, called Amen, Touching Transubstantiation, April 18, 1623  1624

Contra Arminianism

These works are significantly the same:

A Parallel: of New-Old Pelgiarminian Error, 1626

Pelagius Redivivus. Or Pelagius Raked Out of the Ashes by Arminius & his Scholars  (London, 1626)

A Second Parallel, Together with a Writ of Error Sued Against the Appealer, 1626  This replies to a reply against his A Parallel.

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Multiple Authors

Featly, Day, Sibbes, Taylor et al. – Threnoikos: The House of Mourning; Furnished with Directions for, Preparations to, Meditations of Consolations at the Houre of Death: Delivered in 47 Sermons Preached at the Funerals of diverse faithful Servants of Christ  (London, 1640)

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Ford, Thomas 1598-1674

Sermon

Reformation Sure & Steadfast, or, A Seasonable Sermon for the Present Times, Showing the Life & Death of Reformation, Preached June 15, 1641  on Zeph. 1:1

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Books

The Bishops Condemned Out of their Own Mouths Confessing their Politic Devices & Unjust Practices to Settle & Maintain their Lordly Dignities & Private Interests, to the Impoverishing & Ruin of the Nations, wherein such Idle & Unprofitable Drones are Suffered to Domineer: in a Familiar Discourse Between the Said Bishops & their Tenants, begun in 1660, the year of their Unhappy Resurrection, & Continued to this Present Year 1668, published for information of the people, who Groan to be Delivered from that Yoke of Bondage, which Neither they nor their Fathers were able to Bear, by a Mourner for the Poor Nation  1668

Logos Autopistos, or Scripture’s Self-Evidence to Prove its Existence, Authority, Certainty in Itself, & 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 & Intended only for the Use & 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 Sinner Condemned of Himself, being a Plea for God, Against All the Ungodly, Proving them Alone Guilty of their Own Destruction; & that They Shall be Condemned in the Great Day of Account, not for that they lacked, but only because They Neglected the Means of their Salvation. And Also Showing how Fallacious & Frivolous a Pretense it is in any, to say [that] they would do Better if they Could, when Indeed All Men Could & Might do Better if They Would. By one that wishes better to all than most do to themselves  1668

The Times Anatomized, in Several Characters  1647

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Foxcraft, John  1595-1662

Note: Westminster Assembly Project has The Beauty of Magistracy…  in an Assize-Sermon…  the 26th Day of March, 1697 (1697) listed for Foxcraft, but this is a mistake.

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Sermon

The Good of a Good Government & Well Grounded Peace, Opened in a Sermon Preached before the House of Commons, Dec. 31, 1645, being the Day of their Monthly Fast  on Isa. 32:1-2

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Gataker, Thomas  1574-1654

Sermons

An Anniversary Memorial of England’s Delivery from the Spanish Invasion, Delivered in a Sermon on Psalm 48:7-8  (London, 1626)

The Christian Man’s Care. A Sermon on Matt 6:33. Together with a Short Catechism for the Simpler Sort, 1624

David’s Instructor: a Sermon, 1620

God’s Eye on his Israel, or a Passage of Balaam, out of Num. 23:21, Containing Matter Very Seasonable & Suitable to the Times; Expounded & Cleared from Antinomian Abuse; with Application to the Present Estate of Things with Us  (1643)  31 pp.

The Joy of the Just with the Signs of Such. A Discourse Tending to the Comfort of the Dejected & Afflicted; & to the Trial of Sincerity. Being the Enlargement of a Sermon on Ps. 95:11  (London, 1623)

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Meditations

A Marriage Prayer, or Succinct Meditations: Delivered in a Sermon on the Prayer of Eleazer the Servant of Abraham, Gen. 24:12-14  Ref  (London, 1624)  This is in Certain Sermons, below.

A Sparke Toward the Kindling of Sorrow for Sion. A Meditation on Amos 6:6. Being the Sum of a Sermon Preached…  (London, 1621)

Jacob’s Thankfulness to God for God’s Goodness to Jacob. A Meditation on Genesis 32:10. Wherein by the way also the Popish Doctrine of Man’s Merit is Discussed  1624

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Marriage Sermons

Two Marriage Sermons: A Good Wife: God’s Gift, on Prov. 19:14, & A Marriage Feast, on John 2:1-12  (London, 1620)

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Funeral Sermons

Abraham’s Decease. A Meditation on Genesis 25:8. Delivered at the Funeral of that Worthy Servant of Christ, Mr. Richard Stock, late Pastor of All-Hallows Bread-Street: Together with the Testimony then Given unto Him  1627

Christian Constancy Crowned by Christ, a Funeral Sermon on Rev. 2:10, Preached at the Burial of W. Winter, 1624  on Rev. 2:10

Two Funeral Sermons, much of one & the Same Subject; to wit, the Benefit of Death, the Former on Phil. 1:23, the Latter on Eccl. 7:1  1620

Saint Steven’s Last Will & Testament. A Funeral Sermon on Acts 7:59, Preached at the Internment of the Remains of Mrs. Joice Featly [Related to Daniel Featley]. Together with the Testimony then Given unto Her  1638

Jeroboam’s Son’s Decease, a Funeral Sermon on part of 1 Kings 14:17, 1627

The Decease of Lazarus, Christ’s Friend. A Funeral Sermon on John 11:11, Preached at the Burial of Mr. John Parker, Merchant & Citizen of London  1640

Two Funeral Sermons, much of One & the Same Subject, to wit, the Benefit of Death; the Former on Phil. 1:23; the Latter on Eccl. 7:1  (London, 1620)  GB

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Collections of Sermons

Certain Sermons, First Preached & After Published at Several Times & Now Gathered Together into One Volume

God’s Parley with Princes, with an Appeal from them to Him. The Sum of Two Sermons on the Three Last Verses of the 82nd Psalm, 1620  on Ps. 82:6-8

Two Sermons Tending to Direction for Christian Carriage, Both in Afflictions Incumbent & in Judgments Imminent. The Former on Psalm. 13:1, the Latter on Heb. 11:7  1623

Two Sermons Tending to Direction for Christian Carriage, Both in Afflictions Incumbent & in Judgements Imminent, the Former on Psalm 13:1, the latter on Heb. 11:7  (London, 1623)

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Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah, JeremiahLamentations  in The English Annotations  (London, 1645)

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Books

Marriage Duties Briefly Couched Together out of Colossians 3:18,19  1620

Of the Nature & Use of Lots: a Treatise Historical & Theological  Buy  1619

The Spiritual Watch, or Christ’s General Watchword. A Meditation on Mark. 13:37  Buy  1619

An Antidote Against Error Concerning Justification, or, The True Notion of Justification & of Justifying Faith, Cleared by the Light of Scripture & Solid Reason from Several Mistakes of the Words, which Misapprehensions Prove the Seeds of Dangerous Errors; to which is added, The Way of Truth & Peace, or, A Reconciliation of the Holy Apostles, St. Paul & St. James, Concerning Justification by Faith Without Works, Rom. 3:28, by Works & not by Faith Only, Jam. 2:21,24, by Charles Gataker

True Contentment in the Gain of Godliness, with its Self-Sufficiency, a Meditation on 1 Tim. 6:6  1620

Gataker Defending Himself

An Answer to Mr. George Walker’s Vindication, or Rather, Fresh Accusation, wherein He Charges Mr. Wotton, Besides his Former Foul Aspersions of Heresy & Blasphemy, with Arianism, Mr. Gataker with Socinianism, Dr. Gouge & Mr. Downham with a False Attestation, Dr. Baylie & Mr. Stock with Self-Condemnation, all the Eight Ministers Employed in the Business Between Himself & Mr. Wotton, with Partiality & Unjust Judgement: upon Occasion of a Relation Concerning that Business  1626

On this piece, see below under Walker.

A Discourse Apologetical: wherein Lilie’s Lewd & Loud Lies in his Merlin, or Pasqil for the year 1654, are Clearly Laid Open; his Shameful Desertion of his own Cause is Further Discovered; his Shameless Slanders Fully Refuted & his Malicious & Murderous Mind, Inciting to a general Massacre of God’s Ministers, from his own Pen, Evidently Evinced. Together with an Advertisement & a Postscript  1654

Contra Antinomianism

Antinomianism Discovered & Confuted: & Free Grace as it is held forth in God’s Word: as well by the Prophets in the Old Testament, as by the Apostles & Christ Himself in the New, showed to be other than is by the Antinomian Party in These Times Maintained  1652

A Mistake, or Misconstruction, Removed, whereby Little Difference is Pretended to have been Acknowledged between the Antinomians & Us, & Free Grace, as it is held forth in God’s Word, as well by the Prophets in the Old Testament, as by the Apostles & 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  (London, 1646)  43 pp.

Shadows Without Substance, or, Pretended New Lights: Together with the Impieties & Blasphemies that Lurk under Them, Further Discovered & Drawn Forth into the Light: in Way of Rejoinder unto Mr. John Saltmarsh’s Reply Entitled, ‘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 & Passages of Scripture are Vindicated & Explained  (London, 1646)  114 pp.

Mysterious Clouds & Mists Shunning the Clear Light, a Little Further Disclosed in a Short Answer to Mr. John Simpson’s Long Appendix, Entitled, ‘Truth Breaking Forth Through a Cloud & Mist of Slanders’, wherein the Charge of Slander, so far as it Concerns Both Himself & Some Others, is Taken Off & Removed  1648

A Reply to Saltmarsh, John.  Reasons for Unity, Peace & Love  (London, 1647)

This was a reply to Saltmarsh’s, Reasons for Unitie, Peace, and Love With an answer (called Shadows flying away) to a book of Mr Gataker one of the Assembly, intituled A mistake, and … called The plea, both writ against me.  Buy  (1646).

Contra Romanism

A Discussion of the Popish Doctrine of Transubstantiation, wherein the Same is Declared by the Confession of their own Writers to have No Necessary Ground in God’s Word: as also it is Further Demonstrated to be Against Scripture, Nature, Sense, Reason, Religion & the Judgment of the Ancients, & the Faith of our Ancestors  1624

Jacob’s Thankfulness to God for God’s Goodness to Jacob. A Meditation on Genesis 32:10. Wherein by the way also the Popish Doctrine of Man’s Merit is Discussed  1624

On Lots

A Just Defense of Certain Passages in a Former Treatise Concerning the Nature & Use of Lots, Against such Exceptions & Oppositions as have been made thereunto to Mr. I.B. Wherein the Insufficiency of his Answers Given to the Arguments Brought in Defense of a Lusorious Lot is Manifested; the Imbecillity of his Arguments Produced Against the same further Discovered; & the Point Itself in Controversy more Fully Cleared  1623

Contra Astrology

Thomas Gataker. his Vindication of the Annotations by Him Published upon these Words, ‘Thus saith the Lord, learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven, for the heathen are dismayed at them,’ Jer. 10:2, Against the Scurrilous Aspersions of that Grand Impostor Mr. William Lillie: as also Against the Various Expositions of Two of his Advocates, Mr. John Swan & Another by Him cited, but not Named: Together with the Annotations Themselves: wherein the Pretended Grounds of Judiciary Astrology, & the Scripture-Proofs Produced for it, are Discussed & Refuted  1653

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On Gataker’s Burial & Will

The Last Will & Testament of Thomas Gataker, wherein is Showed the Manner & Order of the Disposing of his Estate, with the Certain Legacies given to Friends, together with the manner of Burial of his Aged Corpse without Superficial Rites or Ceremonies  1654

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Multiple Authors

Gataker et al. – Abel Redevivus: or, The Dead yet Speaking. The Lives & Deaths of the Modern Divines. Written by Severall Able & Learned Men..Ref  (London, 1651)

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Gibbon, John  b. c.1587

On Gibbon’s Death

An Elegy on the Death of that Learned & Pious Divine Mr. John Gibbon, Late Minister of St. Anne Black-Friers, London  ([London, 1663?])

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Gibson, Samuel  b. c. 1580, Rutland

Sermons

The Ruin of the Authors & Fomentors of Civil Wars: as it was Delivered in a Sermon before the Honorable House of Commons in Margaret’s-Church Westminster, Sept. 24, being the Monthly Fast Day, set apart for Public Humiliation  (London, 1645)  on 2 Sam. 17:14

Ecclesiastical Benediction: a Sermon of the Power & Prerogative Belonging to the Public Ministers to Bless the People…  (London, 1619)  on 2 Chron. 30:27

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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 & William Carter, Declaring the Grounds & Reasons of their Declining to Bring in to the Assembly their Model of Church-Government  Buy

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Gouge, William 1575-1653

Sermons

The Dignity of Chivalry Set Forth in a Sermon  1626

Mercy’s Memorial, Set out in a Sermon, Nov. 17, 1644, in Memorial of the Great Deliverance which England had from Antichristian Bondage, by Queen Elizabeth’s Attaining the Crown  1645

On Covetousness  PDF

These are Gouge’s own summaries of his sermons on the topic from his Commentary on Hebrews.

A Recovery From Apostasy. Set out in a Sermon, Preached at the Receiving of a Penitent Renegado into the Church, Oct. 21, 1638. Herein is the History of the Surprising & Admirable Escape of the Said Penitent  1639

What Must & Can Persons do Towards their Own Conversion? Ezekiel 18:32  being sermon 2 of volume 1 of Puritan Sermons

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Fast Sermon

The Progress of Divine Providence, Set out in a Sermon Preached before the House of Peers, on Sept. 24, 1645, being the Day of their Monthly Fast  1645  on Eze. 36:11

The Saint’s Support: Set out in a Sermon Preached before the honourable House of Commons assembled in Parliament, at a Public Fast, June, 29, 1642

The Right Way: or A Direction for Obtaining Good Success in a Weighty Enterprise: Set out in a Sermon Preached on Sept. 12, 1648 before the Lords on a Day of Humiliation for a Blessing on a Treaty Between His Majesty’s & the Parliament’s Commissioners  (London, 1648)  on Ezra 8:21

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Funeral Sermon

A Funeral Sermon Preached by Dr. Gouge…  Aug. 24, 1646. At the funerals of Mrs. Margaret Ducke Wife of Dr Ducke, one of the Masters of requests to his Majesty. With a Short Relation of her Life & Death…  Ref  (London, 1646)

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Catechism

A Short Catechism wherein are Briefly Laid Down the Fundamental Principles of Christian Religion. Needful to be Known of all such as Come to the Lord’s Table. Whereunto is added Morning & Evening Prayer for a Family, 1616

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Commentaries

Old Testament

Commentary on 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, NehemiahEsther  in The English Annotations  (London, 1645)

The Saint’s Sacrifice, or, a Commentary on the 116th Psalm. Which is, a Gratulatory Psalm for Deliverance from Deadly Distress  1632

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New Testament

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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Books

Brief Answers to the Chief Articles of Religion, 1642

Of Domestic Duties  Buy  1622

God’s Three Arrows Plague, Famine, Sword, in Three Treatises. I. A Plaster for the Plague. II. Dearth’s Death. III. The Church’s Conquest Over the Sword, 1631

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

The Whole Armor of God, or A Christian’s Spiritual Furniture, to Keep him Safe from all the Assaults of Satan. Whereunto is also Added a Treatise of the Sin Against the Holy Ghost  1619

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Multiple Authors

Letters

Gouge, Whitfield, Eliot, Wilson et al. – Strength out of Weakness. Or a Glorious Manifestation of the Further Progress of the Gospel Amongst the Indians in New-England. Held forth in Sundry Letters from Diverse Ministers & Others to the Corporation Established by Parliament for Promoting the Gospel among the Heathen in New-England…  (London, 1652)  40 pp.

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Gower, Stanley  bap. 1600?, d. 1660

Sermon

Things Now-A-Doing: or, The Church’s Travail of the Child of Reformation Now-a-Bearing. A Sermon Preached before the Honorable House of Commons  1644  on Dan. 12:10

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Greene, John  fl. 1641-1647  Herefordshire

Sermon

The Church’s Duty for Received Mercies  Buy  on 1 Samuel 12:24

Nehemiah’s Tears & Prayers for Judah’s Affliction, & the Ruins & Repair of Jerusalem: Delivered in a Sermon before the House of Commons upon the Day of their Monthly Humiliation, April 24, 1644  Buy  on Neh. 1:3-4

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Books

A Brief Unveiling of God and Man’s Glory, in which is: 1. A Brief Rehearsal of Happiness in General, 2. How this Happiness is Manifested by Jesus Christ, 3. The Soul’s Song of Love  1641

This work is an extended poem.

The First Man, or a Short Discourse of Adam’s State, viz., 1. of his being Made a Living Soul, 2. of the Manner of his Fall  Buy  (London, 1643)

The Worlds’ Riddle & the Saint’s Bliss  (London, 1641)

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Greenhill, William  1597/8-1671

Fast Sermon

The Axe at the Root: a Sermon Preached Before the Honorable House of Commons, at their Public Fast, April 26th, 1643

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Collections of Sermons

Sermons of Christ, his Last Discovery of Himself of the Spirit & Bride, the Waters of Life, & his Free Invitation of Sinners to Come & Drink of Them, from Rev. 22:16,17  Buy

The Sound-Hearted Christian, or, A Treatise of Soundness of Heart with Several Other Sermons  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’.

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Commentary

An Exposition of Ezekiel  Buy

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Book

Stop Loving the World  Buy

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Multiple Authors

Goodwin, Burroughs, Greenhill, Bridge, Nye, Simson, Carter – A Copy of a Remonstrance Lately Delivered in to the Assembly…  Declaring the Grounds & Reasons of their Declining to Bring in to the Assembly, their Model of Church-Government  (London, 1645)  8 pp.

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Hall, Henry  c. 1604-1644

Authorship Uncertain

Fast Sermon

Heaven Ravished: or A Glorious Prize, Achieved by a Heroic Enterprise: as it was Lately Presented in a Sermon to the House of Commons, at their Solemn Fast, May 29, 1644  (London, 1644)  on Mt. 11:12

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Hardwick, Humphrey  b. 1602

Sermon

The Difficulty of Sion’s Deliverance & 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

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Funeral Sermon

The Saint’s Gain by Death, & 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  on 2 Cor. 5:1

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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.

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Herle, Charles 1598-1659  Moderator

Sermon

Davids Reserve & Rescue in a Sermon Preached before the Honorable the House of Commons, on the Fifth of November, 1644  (London, 1645)  on 2 Sam. 21:16-17

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Thanksgiving Sermons

Abraham’s Offer, God’s Offering…  being the Day of their Public Thanksgiving  (London, 1644)  on Gen. 22:2

David’s Song of Three Parts: Delivered in a Sermon Preached before the right Honorable the House of Lords, at the Abby-Church in Westminster, upon the 15th day of June, 1643. Being the Day Appointed for Public Thanksgiving for God’s Great Deliverance of the Parliament, City & Kingdom from the Late Most Mischievous Conspiracy Against All Three  Ref  (London, 1643)  on Ps. 95:1

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Fast Sermon

A Prayer of Compasses for Church & State. Delivered in a Sermon…  at their Monthly Fast  (London, 1642)  on Zech. 8:19

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Collection of Sermons

Ahab’s Fall by his Prophets’ Flatteries: being the Substance of Three Sermons, upon 1 Kings 22:22, ‘I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’…  it may well serve to supply what is wanting in the following Answer to Dr. Ferne’s Second Reply to the Last Answer of Him whom the Printer Styled, The Fuller Answerer of the Doctor’s First Treatise, Called The Resolving of Conscience…  (London, 1644)  on 1Kings 22:22

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A Discourse

Worldly Policy & Moral Prudence. The Vanity & Folly of the One, the Solidity & Usefulness of the Other. In a Moral Discourse  (London, 1654)  212 pp.

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Books

Wisdom’s Tripos [Tripod], or Rather its Inscription, Detur Sapienti [May One be Given to Wisdom], in Three Treatises: I. Worldly Policy. II. Of Moral Prudence. III. Of Christian Wisdom. The Vanity of the First. The Usefulness of the Second. The Excellency of the Third  Ref  (London, 1655)

Contemplations & Devotions on the Several Passages of our Blessed Savior’s Death & Passion  (London, 1631)

The Independency on Scriptures of the Independency of Churches: wherein the Question of Independency of Church-Government is Temperately, First, Stated; Secondly, Argued [Against]: Thirdly, Cleared from the Objections [of Independents]: and Fourthly, Appealed in, to the Judgments of Such [Others] as Stand for It  Ref  1643  44 pp.

Sang Ahn, Covenant in Conflict, pp. 60-61

“It seems to be obvious that the pamphlet war between the Presbyterians in England and New England Congregationalists reached the new levels of intensity in the mid-1640s, particularly, during the period of the Assembly.  In 1643, the collections of the early debates between the Old English Presbyterians and the New England were published in London.

In the same year, Charles Herle, a Presbyterian who became a prolocutor of the Assembly in 1646, sparked a new round of controversy.  Rutherford, in the following year, joined in Herle’s crusade against Congregationalism with his famous work, The Due Right of Prebyteries (1644).  In reply to Herle, [Richard] Mather and William Tompson published, ‘A Modest & Brotherly Answer To Mr. Charles Herle’ (1644).  Also, refuting both Herle and Rutherford, Mather wrote another work, ‘A Reply to Mr. Rutherford’ (1647).”

Contra Dr. Ferne

An Answer to Misled Doctor Fearne, According to his Own Method of his Book, Sections 1, 2, The Divinity being by Scripture: Sections 3-5, The Reason by Aristotle, sections 6-7, The Sense or Matter of Fact by Witness Examined  1642

A Fuller Answer to a Treatise Written by Doctor Ferne, Entitled, The Resolving of Conscience upon this Question: Whether upon this Supposition, or Case (the King will not Defend, but is Bent to Subvert Religion, Laws & Liberties) Subjects may with Good Conscience make Resistance. Wherein the Original Frame & Fundamentals of this Government of England, together with Rom. 13:1 & 1 Pet. 2:13  1642

An Answer to Doctor Ferne’s Reply, entitled, Conscience Satisfied: Especially to as much of it as Concerned that Answer to his Treatise which went under the Name of the Fuller Answer by the Same Author  Ref  (London, 1643)  49 pp.

See also above under A Collection of Sermons.

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Heyrick, Richard 1600-1667

Fast Sermon

Queen Esther’s Resolves: or, A Princely Pattern of Heaven-Born Resolution, for all the Lovers of God and their Country: Opened in a Sermon Preached Before the Honorable House of Commons, at the Monthly Fast, May 27, 1646, 1646  on Esther 4:16

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Cornoation Sermon

A Sermon Preached…  on Tue., April 23, 1661, Being the Coronation Day of his Royal Majesty, Charles II  on 2 Kings 11:12

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Collection of Sermons

Three Sermons Preached…  1641

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Multiple Authors

The Harmonious Consent of the Ministers of the Province within the County Palatine of Lancaster, with their Reverend Brethren the Ministers of the Province of London in their late Testimony to the Truth of Jesus Christ & to our Solemn League & Covenant: as also against the errors, heresies & blasphemies of these times, & the toleration of them  (London, 1638)  30 pp.

The Paper Called the Agreement of the People Taken into Consideration, & the Lawfulness of Subscription to it Examined, & Resolved in the Negative, by the Ministers of Christ in the Province of Lancaster. Published by them especially for the satisfaction of the Conscience, & guiding of the practice of our entirely honored & beloved, the people of our several churches, committed to our charge; & for the general good of this Church & Nation  Ref  (London, 1649)  36 pp.

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Hickes, Gaspar

Sermons

The Advantage of Afflictions: a Sermon Preached Before the House of Peers, Jan. 28, 1645. being the Day of Public Humiliation  Buy  (London, 1646)  on Hos. 5:15

The Glory & Beauty of God’s Portion: set Forth in a Sermon Preached Before the House of Commons at the Public Fast, June 26, 1644  Buy  (London, 1644)  on Isa. 28:5-6

The Life & Death of David: A Sermon Preached at the Funeral of that Worthy Member of the House of Commons, William Strode, Esquire, Sept. 22, 1645  Buy  (London, 1645)  on Acts 13:36

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Hill, Thomas d. 1653

Sermons

The Best & Worst of Paul, & 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  on 2 Cor. 5:1

The Spring of Strengthening Grace in the Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ Demonstrated in a Plain & Short Sermon, 1648

The Strength of the Saints to make Jesus Christ their Strength which Heavenly Skill was Briefly Commended & Prescribed in a Morning Exercise in Westminster Abbey, the 19th of April, 1648, 1648

Truth & Love Happily Married in the Saints & in the Churches of Christ, the Contract Drawn in One of the Spittle Sermons, Preached April 3, 1648, 1648  on Eph. 4:15

God’s Eternal Preparations for his Dying Saints, Discovered in a Sermon at Paul’s, May the 7th 1648  (London, 1648)  on 2 Cor. 5:1

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Fast Sermons

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  on Jer. 6:16-19

The Trade of Truth Advanced: In a Sermon Preached to the Honorable House of Commons, at their Solemn Fast, July 27, 1642, 1642

The Season for England’s Self-Reflection & Advancing Temple-Work, Discovered in a Sermon Preached to the Two Houses of Parliament, Aug. 13, 1644, being an Extraordinary Day of Humiliation, 1644

The Right Separation Encouraged: in a Sermon Preached to the Right Honorable the House of Lords, in the Abbey-Church at Westminster, on Wed., Nov. 27th, 1644, being the Day of the Monthly Public Fast, 1645

An Olive Branch of Peace & Accommodation Budding in a Sermon, 1645, on a Day of Humiliation, Appointed on Purpose to Seek the Lord for the Repairing of Breaches & the Preventing of Further Differences Growing in the City, 1648  on 1 Jn. 3:18-21

The Militant Church Triumphant Over the Dragon and his Angels Presented in a Sermon Preached to Both Houses of Parliament Assembled on Friday, July 21st, 1643: being an Extraordinary Day of Public Humiliation appointed by them throughout London and Westminster, that every one might bitterly bewail his own sins and cry mightily unto God for Christ his sake to remove his wrath and heal the land, 1643

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Collection of Sermons

Six Sermons of Thomas Hill…  I. The Beauty & Sweetness of an Olive-Branch of Peace & Brotherly Accommodation Budding. II. Truth & Love Happily Married in the Saints & in the Churches of Christ. III. The Spring of Strengthening Grace in the Rock of Ages, Christ Jesus. IV. The Strength of the Saints to make Jesus Christ their Strength. V. The Best & Worst of Paul. VI. God’s Eternal Preparations for his Dying Saints  Ref  (London, 1649)  The first sermon is the only sermon that is not linked above; it is on 2 Tim. 2:1

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Hodges, Thomas c. 1600-1672

Thanksgiving Sermon

Sion’s Hallelujah, 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  (London, 1660)  on Ps. 126:3

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Fast Sermons

The Growth & Spreading of Heresy: Set forth in a Sermon Preached before the House of Commons, on March 10, being the Day of their Public Fast & Humiliation for the Growth of Heresy  (London, 1647)  on 2 Pet. 2:2

A Glimpse of God’s Glory: as it was Presented in a Sermon…  at the Late Solemn Fast…  (London, 1642)  on Ps. 113:5-6

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Funeral Sermon

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  (London, 1655)  on Ex. 33:20

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Hoyle, Joshua bap. 1588, d. 1654  A doctor of divinity in Ireland.

Sermon

Jehojadah’s Justice Against Mattan, Baal’s Priest: or The Covenanters’ Justice Against Idolaters. A Sermon Preached upon Occasion of a Speech Uttered upon Tower-Hill. Wherein you may find his likeness to Mattan rather than to Christ. His place in John 11:48 Charged upon Himself. The Weakness of the Choice of his Text. How Great Cause we have to give Thanks  1645  on 2 Chron. 23:16-17

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Book

A Rejoinder to Master Malone’s Reply Concerning [the] Real Presence  (Dublin, 1641)  662 pp.  Malone was a Jesuit who had replied to a book of Ussher’s about the Real Presence.  Hoyle’s book is dedicated to James Ussher.

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Jackson, John  1600-1648

Sermons

Anonymous Notes: A Sermon Preached by John Jackson, Rom. 8:14, Feb. 18, 1643  This used to be online at the Westminster Assembly Project.

The Book of Conscience Opened & Read in a Sermon Preached at the Spittle…  (London, 1642)  on Prov. 15:15

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A Collection of Sermons

The True Evangelical Temper, wherein Divinity & Ecclesiastical History are Interwoven & Mixed, both to the Profit & Delight of the Christian Reader, & Moderately & Soberly Fitted to the Present Grand Concernments of this State & Church, Preached in Three Sermons…  (London, 1641)  on Isa. 11:6-8

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Catechisms

The Key of Knowledge…  (London, 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.

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Books

Ecclesiastes. The Worthy Churchman, or the Faithful Minister of Jesus Christ…  in a Synod-Sermon, & After Enlarged by Way of Discourse…  (London, 1628)  59 pp.

Epitome Ugaiainonton Logon, or, A Taste of the Truth as it is in Jesus, Consisting of Ten Questions & Answers, & a Brief Exposition upon the Same: whereunto are added Ten General Directions…  intended chiefly for the benefit of my countrymen…  (London, 1648)

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Langley, John  d. 1657

Fast Sermon

Gemitus Columbæ: the Mournful Note of the Dove, a Sermon Preached at Margaret’s Westminster, Before the Honorable House of Commons, at their Solemn Fast, Dec. 25, 1644  (London, 1644)

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Ley, John 1583-1662

Fast Sermon

The Fury of War & the Folly of Sin (as an Incentive to it) Declared & Applied for Caution & Remedy Against the Mischief & Misery of Both. In a Sermon Preached Before the House of Commons, at Their Late Solemn & Public Fast, April 26, 1643  (London, 1643)  on Jer. 4:21-22

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Funeral Sermons & a Discourse

A Monitor of Mortality, in Two Sermons, by a Consideration of the Manifold & Uncertain Surprises of Death, Guiding the Pace & Passages of a Temporal Life, Towards the Obtainment of Life Eternal, Occasioned by the Death of that Hopeful Young Gentleman John Archer, Esquire, & by the Death of Mistress Harpur, a Grave & Godly Matron, & of the Death of their Religious Daughter, Phabe Harper, a Child of about 12 Years of Age  (London, 1643)  on James 4:14

A Pattern of Piety. Or the Religious Life & Death of that Grave & Gracious Matron, Mrs. Jane Ratcliffe widow & citizen of Chester. Of whom the Discourse is Framed & Applied so as the Commemoration of the Dead may best serve to the Edification of the Living, whether Men or Women, whereof Part was Preached & the whole written  Ref  (London, 1640)  on Ruth 3:11

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A Letter

A Letter Against the Erection of an Altar, Written June 29, 1635, to the Reverend Father John L. Bishop of Chester  (London, 1641)  32 pp.

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Commentaries

Commentary on Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy  in The English Annotations  (London, 1645)

Commentary on Matthew, Mark, Luke & John in The English Annotations  (London, 1645)

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Books

Dispute About the Livings of Ejected Ministers’ Families

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 & Conscience: 1. Part of an Apology for Him Against the Doctor’s Defamations of Him at Oxford & Elsewhere. 2. As a Preparative to Further Contestation with Him about other Differences Betwixt Them  (London, 1654)

Ley, a presbyterian, argues against the payment of a fifth part out of sequestered livings to be given for the maintenance of the outed ministers’ wives and children.  As this took place under Cromwell’s Protectorate, presumably the ministers put out by the puritanical parliament were delinquent, episcopal or sectarian.  The money, estate or benefice ‘sequestered’ seems not to have been theirs privately, but was provided by the Church and/or state, and hence had a public use (for the incoming minister, of which Ley was one).

General Reasons, Grounded on Piety, Charity, Justice & 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  (London, 1655)

A Letter to Dr. E. Hyde in Answer to One of his, Occasioned by the Late Insurrection at Salisbury  1655

An After-Reckoning with Mr. Saltmarsh, or, An Appeal to the Impartial & Conscientious Reader & Lover of Truth & 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  (London, 1646)

An Apology in Defense of the Geneva Notes on the Bible  c. 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  (London, 1641)  21 pp.

A Comparison of the Parliamentary Protestation with the Late Canonical Oath & the Difference Between them as also the Opposition between the Doctrine of the Church of England & that of Rome, so Cleared that they who made Scruple of the Oath may Cheerfully & without Doubt Address Themselves to take the Protestation, as also a Further Discussion of the Case of Conscience touching Receiving the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, when either bread or wine is wanting or when by antipathy or impotence the party that desires it cannot take it, wherein the impiety, injury & absurdity of the Popish Half Communion is more Fully Declared & Confuted  1641

A Debate Concerning the English Liturgy, Both as Established in & as Abolished out of the Worship of God, Drawn out in Two English & Two Latin Epistles  1656

Defensive Doubts, Hopes & Reasons for Refusal of the Oath Imposed by the Sixth Canon of the Late Synod with Important Considerations, both for the Penning & Publishing of Them at this Time, hereunto is added a Letter Against the Erection of an Altar, Written Above Five Years Ago; & a Case of Conscience Touching the Receiving of the Sacrament, Resolved  (London, 1641)

A Discourse Concerning Puritans, Tending to a Vindication of Those who Unjustly Suffer by the Mistake, Abuse & Misapplication of that Name  1641

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 & Advice) being seriously Perused; the author of it, John Onley, is thereupon Convinced of Error, Slander & of Arrogant, Uncivil & 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 & Much Bewailed Son, Mr. Nathaniel Bryan  (London, 1658)

On Tithes

Exceptions Many & 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 & Found Many Ways Faulty Against Piety & Justice  (Oxford, 1653)

Contra Antinomianism

‘The New Query, & Determination Upon it’, by Mr. Saltmarsh, lately Published to Retard the Establishment of the Presbyterial Government, Examined & Shown to be Unseasonable, Unsound & Opposite to the Principles of True Religion & 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 & Ministers of London to the Houses of Parliament, with a Justification of them from the Calumny of the Weekly Pamphleteers  (London, 1645)

Light for Smoke: or a Clear & Distinct Reply to a Dark & Confused Answer in a Book made & entitled, ‘The Smoke in the Temple’, by John Saltmarsh, Late Preacher at Brasteed in Kent, now Revolted both from his Pastoral Calling & Charge. Whereto is added, Novello-Mastix, or a Scourge for a Scurrilous News-monger  (London, 1646)

An After-Reckoning with Mr. Saltmarsh: or, An Appeal to the Impartial & Conscientious Reader & Lover of Truth & 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  (London, 1646)

Sunday a Sabbath: or, A Preparative Discourse for Discussion of Sabbatary Doubts  (London, 1641)  203 pp.

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Lightfoot, John 1602-1675

The Whole Works of the Rev. John Lightfoot  ToC

Vol. 1
Vol. 2

Vol. 3
Vol. 4
Vol. 5
Vol. 6
Vol. 7
Vol. 8  Commentary on Acts
Vol. 9
Vol. 10
Vol. 11
Vol. 12
Vol. 13  Buy  The journal of the proceedings of the Assembly of Divines, 1643-1644, & letters

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Commentary

A Commentary on the New Testament from the Talmud and Hebraica (Mt. – 1 Cor.)  Buy  For these volumes online, see our Bible commentary section, under each of those Biblical books.

This commentary is found in volumes 8 & 10-12 of his works above. Lightfoot also has a commentary on Acts.

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Marshall, Stephen 1594/5-1655

Sermons

A Divine Project to Save a Kingdom: Opened in a Sermon…  Apr. 22, 1644, 1644  on Num. 25:10-11

A Sermon of the Baptizing of Infants…  at the Morning Lecture, on 1 Peter 3:21, no date

A Sermon Preached… on Mon., April 1652, at the Spittle wherein the Unity of the Saints with Christ, the Head & Especially with the Church, the Body, with the Duties Thence Arising, are Endeavored to be Cleared: Tending to Heal our Rents & Divisions  1653

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Thanksgiving Sermons

Emmanuel: a Thanksgiving Sermon Preached to the House of Commons upon Their Solemn Day of Praising God for the Victory Obtained by the Parliament’s Forces in Southwales. May 17, 1648, 1648

A Thanksgiving Sermon: Preached to the Common Council of the City of London, upon occasion of the many late & signal victories & deliverances vouchsafed to the Parliament’s Forces, July 28, 1648, 1648

A Sacred Panegyrick, or A Sermon of Thanksgiving Preached to the Two Houses of Parliament, Upon Occasion of their Solemn Feasting, to Rectify their Thankfulness to God  1643

The Song of Moses the Servant of God, & the Song of the Lamb: Opened in a Sermon Preached to the Honorable House of Commons at their Late Solemn Day of Thanksgiving, June 15, 1643, for the discovery of a dangerous, desperate, and bloody design tending to the utter subversion of the… 1643

A Sacred Record to be Made of God’s Mercies to Zion: a Thanksgiving Sermon Preached to the Two Houses of Parliament, June 19, 1645. Being the day of their public thanksgiving to almighty God for the great and glorious victory obtained by the Parliament’s army under the conduct of Sir Thomas Fairfax, 1645

A Sermon Preached to the Two Houses of Parliament at their Solemn Meeting to Praise God for his Infinite Mercy in the Restoring of the Said Houses of Parliament to their honor and freedom with so little effusion of blood, Aug. 12, 1647

A Peace Offering to God a Sermon Preached to the Honorable House of Commons Assembled in Parliament at their Public Thanksgiving, Sept. 7, 1641: for the Peace Concluded Between England & Scotland, 1641

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Fast Sermons

God’s Masterpiece: A Sermon Tending to Manifest God’s Glorious Appearing in the Building up of Zion: Preached to the House of Peers, March 26, 1645, Being the Day of the Monthly Public Fast, 1645

A Two-Edged Sword out of the Mouth of Babes, to Execute Vengeance upon the Enemy & Avenger: Presented in a Sermon to the House of Lords Assembled in Parliament, Oct. 28, 1646, the Solemn Day of their Monthly Fast, 1646

The Strong Helper or, The Interest, and Power of the Prayers of the Destitute, for the Building up of Sion: Opened in a Sermon before the Honorable House of Commons assembled in Parliament, upon the Solemn Day of their Monthly Fast, April 30, 1645, 1645

Meroz Cursed, or, A Sermon Preached to the Honorable House of Commons, at their Late Solemn Fast, Feb. 23, 1641, 1641

Meroz’ Curse for not Helping the Lord Against the Mighty, being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached on a Day of Humiliation, Dec. 2, 1641, 1641

The Right Understanding of the Times Opened in a Sermon Preached to the Honorable House of Commons, Dec. 30, 1646, being the Day of Their Solemn Monthly Fast, 1647

The Power of the Civil Magistrate in Matters of Religion, Vindicated. The Extent of his Power Determined. In a Sermon Preached on a Monthly Fast Day, 1657

The Sin of Hardness of Heart: the Nature, Danger & Remedy of it. Opened in a Sermon, Preached to the Honorable House of Commons, July 28, 1648, being the day of their solemn monthly fast, 1648

A Sermon upon 2 Chron. 15:2 preached before the Honorable House of Commons, now assembled in Parliament, at their public fast, Nov. 17, 1640

A Sermon Preached to the Honorable House of Commons assembled in Parliament: at their Late Solemn Fast, Jan. 26, 1647, 1647

A Sermon Preached Before the Honorable House of Commons: now Assembled in Parliament, at their Public Fast, Nov. 17, 1640, Upon 2 Chron. 15:2. ‘The Lord is with you, while ye be with Him: and if ye seek Him, He will be found of you: but if ye forsake Him, He will forsake you.’, 1641  on 2 Chron. 15:2

Reformation & Desolation, Or a Sermon Tending to the Discovery of the Symptoms of a People to Whom God Will by No Means be Reconciled: Preached to the Honorable House of Commons at Their Solemn Fast, Dec. 22, 1641

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Funeral Sermon

The Church’s Lamentation for the Good Man, his Loss, Delivered in a Sermon to the Two Houses of Parliament & the Reverend [Westminster] Assembly of Divines at the Funeral of that Excellent Man John Pym, Esquire, Late a Member of the House of Commons  1644

Pym was a Westminster divine.

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Speech

Two Speeches Spoken at a Common Hall Oct. 27, 1643 1. by Sir Henry Vane, 2. by Master Marshall; wherein is Showed the Readiness of the Scots to Assist the Kingdom & Parliament of England to the Utmost of their Power

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Letters

A Most True & Succinct Relation of the Late Battle Near Kineton in Warwick-shire: expressed in a Letter from that godly & reverend divine Master Stephen Marshall, to his Friend a Worthy Member of the Honorable House of Commons, 1642

A Letter from Mr. Marshall & Mr. Nye, Appointed Assistants to the Commissioners of Scotland to their Brethren in England, Concerning the Success of their Affairs there, Partly Concerning the Covenant, 1643

A Plea for Defensive Arms, or, A Copy of a Letter Written by Mr. Stephen Marshall to a Friend of his in the City, for the Necessary Vindication of Himself & his Ministry, Against that Altogether Groundless, Most Unjust & Ungodly Aspersion Cast upon Him by certain Malignants in the City & Lately Printed at Oxford, in their ‘Mendacium aulicum’, otherwise called, Mercurius Aulicus, & sent abroad into other nations to his perpetual infamy in which letter the accusation is fully answered, & together with that, the lawfulness of the Parliament’s Taking up Defensive Arms is Briefly & Learnedly Asserted & Demonstrated, Texts of Scripture Cleared, All Objections to the Contrary Answered, to the full satisfaction of all those that desire to have their consciences informed in this great controversy, 1643

The True Copy of the Letter which was Sent from Diverse Ministers by Mr. Marshall & Mr. Nye to the General Assembly of Scotland, 1643

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Books

A Defense of Infant Baptism in Answer to Two Treatises, & an Appendix to Them Concerning it, Lately Published by Mr. John Tombes, wherein that Controversy is Fully Discussed…, 1646  340 pp.  Dedicated to the Westminster Assembly

An Expedient to Preserve Peace and Amity Among Dissenting Brethren, 1647

The Humble Answer of the Divines [S. Marshall & Others] About Episcopal Government, 1648, 1660

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Works

The Works of Mr. Stephen Marshall, the First Part. viz. 1. Of Christ’s Intercession & of Sins of Infirmity. 2. The High Privilege of Believers. They are the Sons of God. 3. Faith the Only Means Spiritually to Feed on Christ. 4. Of Self-Denial. 5. The Saint’s Duty to Keep their Heart in a Good Frame, etc. 6. The Mystery of Spiritual Life, 1661

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Multiple Authors

Marshall, Stephen & Joseph Caryl – New Propositions Propounded at the King’s Royal Court at Holmby, Betwixt the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, & Mr. Marshall & Mr. Caryll Concerning the Presbyterial Government, the Book of Common-Prayer, & the Directory: also His Majesty’s Several Reasons Concerning Episcopacy, & Mr. Marshall’s Reply for the Clearing His Majesty’s Objections: Together with diverse remarkable passages of the Commissioners of the kingdom of Scotland, propounded to His Majesty for his royal assent to the propositions & signing the Covenant: with another message from His Majesty at Holmby, to both Houses of Parliament  (London, 1647)  6 pp.

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Smectymnuus

Smectymnuus Redivivus, being an Answer to a Book, entitled A Humble Remonstrance, in which, the Original of Liturgy, Episcopacy is Discussed, and Queries Propounded Concerning Both, the Parity of Bishops and Presbyters in Scripture Demonstrated, the occasion of the imparity in antiquity discovered, the disparity of the ancient and our modern bishops manifested, the antiquity of ruling elders in the church vindicated, the prelatic church bounded, republished 1660

A Vindication of the Answer to the Humble remonstrance from the unjust imputation of frivolousness and falsehood, Wherein the cause of liturgy and episcopacy is further debated

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Maynard, John 1600-1665

Sermons

A Sermon Preached to the House of Commons: at their Late Solemn Fast, Wed., Feb. 26, 1644, 1645

A Shadow of the Victory of Christ: Represented to the House of Commons in a Sermon Preached on the Day of the Public Fast, Oct. 28, 1646  1646

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A Collection of Sermons

The Law of God Ratified by the Gospel of Christ, or, The Harmony of the Doctrine of Faith with the Law of Righteousness, wherein Many of the Types & Rites of the Ceremonial Law are Unfolded, & the Moral Law Adjusted a Rule of Holy Living to All, though Justified by Faith, delivered in Several Sermons, 1674

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Books

The Beauty & Order of the Creation Together with Natural & Allegorical Meditations on the Six Days Works of the Creation: with the Addition of Two Compendious Discourses: 1. Of the Creation of Man after the Image of God, 2. Of the Creation of Angels, with a Description of their Several Properties  1668

A Memento to Young & Old: or The Young Man’s Remembrancer, & the Old Man’s Monitor, 1669

A Judicious Answer to Six Queries Concerning the Jews & their Conversion: Quær. I. Whether all, or the greatest part of the Jewish nation shall be called?  Quær. II Whether there shall be an universal enlightening of the whole world, at the time of Israel’s conversion?  Quær. III. Whether the instruments, God will empoly about their conversion, will be all ordinary, or some extraordinary?  Quær. IV. About what time their calling may be supposed to be? and whether Rome shall first be destroyed, before the calling of the Jews?  Quær. V. Whether they shall return to their own land, to Jerusalem?  Quær. VI. What is supposed is become of the Ten Tribes?  Ref  (London, 1666)  15 pp.

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Morley, George  1598?–1684  Episcopalian

Sermons

A Sermon Preached at the Magnificent Coronation of the Most High & Mighty King Charles II…  the 23 of April…  1661  (London, 1661)  on Prov. 28:2

A Sermon Preached Before the King at White-Hall, Nov. 5, 1667…  (London, 1683)  on 1 Cor. 14:33

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Letters

The Bishop of Worcester’s Letter to a Friend for Vindication of Himself From Mr. [Richard] Baxter’s Calumny  (London, 1662)

Morley was the established bishop over the geographical area of which Baxter was in pastoring as an Independent.  Morley believed this to be illegitimate.  Previously Baxter had come to Morley seeking a license to preach in the area, which Morley said he would be willing to give on certain conditions (relating to not preaching ‘schismatic’ doctrine regarding civil and Church authorities).  Baxter broke these conditions and gathered and pastor a congregation in Kidderminster anyway.

Baxter sought to defend himself in certain sermons printed in The Mischiefs of Self-Ignorance & the Benefits of Self-Acquaintance.. in Answer to the Accusations of Some & the Desires of Others  (1662).  The main issue that Baxter, and hence Morley address, is whether a law entailing nothing sinful in itself, and enjoined by an authority, is binding? and whether it may ever be disobeyed; and if it accidentally causes others to sin, was it was enjoined sinfully or not?  Morley block quotes Baxter at length at the beginning of his work (from the section, ‘To my Dearly Beloved…’, before the ‘Contents’ of Baxter’s work).

Baxter argues that disobedience to such a law may be right in some circumstances.  Morley does not take exception to this, but rather further qualifies the exact proposition in difference between them, and says, with documentation and witnesses, that this proposition (which Baxter does not address) had always been the explicit difference between them.  If Morley is true in what he relates (he seems to write with great integrity), then it does seem that Baxter had twisted the larger context of the issue, possibly to make himself look innocent, or perhaps Baxter had seriously misunderstood Morley in the controversy.

The work is helpful in considering carefully the ethical issues relating to the lawfulness of authorities making laws, and when they might be disobeyed.  Morley (an episcopalian royalist) provides in the Postscript what he considers to be damning quotes from Baxter’s political theology, which are very helpful in considering the issues of political theology, and Baxter’s sentiments therein.

A Letter to Her Highness, the Duchess of York, Some Few Months Before her Death…  (London, 1684)  23 pp.

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Tract

A Modest Advertisement Concerning the Present Controversy about Church-Government, wherein the Main Grounds of that Book entitled, The Unlawfulness & Danger of Limited Prelacy [by Alexander Henderson], are Calmly Examined  (London, 1641)

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Book

Several Treatises, Written upon Several Occasions…  both before & since the King’s Restoration: wherein his Judgment is Fully made Known Concerning the Church of Rome & Most of Those Doctrines which are Controverted Betwixt her & the Church of England  Ref  (London, 1683)

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Newcomen, Matthew 1610-1669

Sermons

The Craft & Cruelty of the Church’s Adversaries: Discovered in a Sermon Preached Before the House of Commons Assembled in Parliament, Nov. 5, 1642  Buy  on Neh. 4:11

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  Buy  on Phil. 1:27

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Fast 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  Buy on Heb. 4:13

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 pp.

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  on Josh. 7:10-11

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Funeral Sermon

A Sermon Preached at the Funerals of Samuel Collins, Pastor of the Church of Christ at Braintree in Essex, 1657  Buy  on Acts 13:36

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Farewell Sermon

Ultimum Vale, or, The Last Farewell of a Minister of the Gospel to a Beloved People  on Acts 20:32

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Book

The Best Acquaintance & Highest Honor of Christians, or, a Discourse of Acquaintance with God   Buy  on Job 22:21

Irenicum; or, An Essay Towards a Brotherly Peace & Union Between those of the Congregational & 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 & ordination. 5. Church government & censures. 6. Church combinations & synods. 7. Communion with & separation from churches, are sufficient for the establishing a firm & lasting peace between them & the Presbyterians, In pursuance of the good design begun at the Savoy, where it was agreed & 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  (London, 1659)

Newcomen was presbyterian and a part of Smectymnuus.

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Smectymnuus

Smectymnuus Redivivus, being an Answer to a Book, entitled A Humble Remonstrance, in which, the Original of Liturgy, Episcopacy is Discussed, and Queries Propounded Concerning Both, the Parity of Bishops and Presbyters in Scripture Demonstrated, the occasion of the imparity in antiquity discovered, the disparity of the ancient and our modern bishops manifested, the antiquity of ruling elders in the church vindicated, the prelatic church bounded, republished 1660

A Vindication of the Answer to the Humble Remonstrance from the unjust imputation of frivolousness and falsehood, Wherein the cause of liturgy and episcopacy is further debated

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Nye, Philip Independent 1596-1672

Speeches

Two Speeches Delivered Before the Subscribing of the Covenant, the 25th of Sept. at St. Margaret’s in Westminster, the One by Mr. Philip Nye, the other by Mr. Alexander Henderson, 1643

An Exhortation to the Taking of the Solemn League & Covenant for Reformation & Defense of Religion, the Honor & Happiness of the King, & the Peace & Safety of the Three Kingdoms of England, Scotland & Ireland  (London, 1644)

The Excellency & Lawfulness of the Solemn League & Covenant, Set Forth in a Speech, or Exhortation to the House of Commons & Reverend Assembly of Ministers at their Taking the Said Solemn League & Covenant  (London, 1646)

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Election-Day Sermon

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 & in its Highest Glory. 3. What Virtues are Desirable in a Good Magistrate  (London, 1660)  on Neh. 6:11

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Tracts

John & Philip Nye – Mr Sadler Re-Examined, or, his Disguise Discovered. Showing the Gross Mistakes & Most Notorious Falsehoods in his Dealing with the Commissioners for Approbation of Public Preachers in his Inquisitio Anglicana.  Wherein also a brief and true account is given of their righteous proceedings with him and those that come before them. By one who hath been a constant eye and ear-witnesse of all their proceedings, though now in no relation to them  Ref  (London, 1654)  13 pp.

The Case of Philip Nye, Minister. Humbly Tendered to the Consideration of the Parliament  Ref  (London, 1660)

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Books

Beams of Former Light, Discovering how Evil it is to Impose Doubtful & Disputable Forms or Practices upon Ministers, Especially Under the Penalty of Ejection for Non-Conformity unto the Same. As Also Something about Catechizing  241 pp.

Affirming Occasional Hearing

A Case of Great & Present Use Whether we may Lawfully Hear the now Conforming Ministers who are Re-Ordained & Have Renounced the Covenant & Some of them Supposed to be Scandalous in their Lives, Considered & Affirmatively Resolved  (London, 1677)

The Lawfulness of Hearing the Public Ministers of the Church of England Proved, by Mr. Philip Nye & Mr. John Robinson, Two Eminent Congregational Divines. Together with the Judgment of Dr. Goodwin, Dr. Owen & Other Independents, as well Ancient as Modern, Concerning Forms of Prayer, Parish Churches & Communion with them, & the Judgment of other Nonconformists about Kneeling at the Sacrament  (London, 1683)

Affirming Erastianism

A Discourse of Ecclesiastical Laws & Supremacy of the Kings of England, in Dispensing with the Penalties Thereof  (London, 1687)

The King’s Authority in Dispensing with Ecclesiastical Laws, Asserted & Vindicated  (London, 1687)

The Lawfulness of the [Erastian] Oath of Supremacy & Power of the King in Ecclesiastical Affairs, with Queen Elizabeth’s Admonition, Declaring the Sense & 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 & power of the ecclesiastical courts, & in the ‘Epistle to the Reader’ is inserted King James’ Vindication & Explication of the Oath of Allegiance  (1662; London, 1683)

The Independents tended to have an Erastian streak in their theology, believing (contra presbyterians) that the civil magistrate had authority to judge matters in sacra, and enforce them civilly, by the recognition of their conscience about theology.  This appears to have derived from the Independent principle that all people could judge Scripture and theology of their own capacity by their own personal conscience.

The presbyterians held that while the conscience ought to be informed, and one ought not to go against it, yet only certain matters in Scripture were easy to understand, and the expertise that comes with a life-long calling abnd gifts to ministry, studying divinity, had its benefits in recognizing the finer points of theology.  The presbyterians also held that the magistrate was not by office to judge in matters in sacra.  He though, ought to receive the determinations of the Church, and, if seeing them as from God’s Word by his conscience, being instructed by the doctors of the Church, then he ought to uphold them civilly with his power.  If he, by his conscience, did not believe they were rightly determined, he might give his reasons, and send them back to the Church to be determined again more accurately.  If this was to no avail, he might not enforce them civilly, but he was not to positively determine the matters in sacra and then enforce them civilly (contra Nye).

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Confession of Faith, Multiple Authors

Congregational Churches in England & Wales, Owen, Nye et al. – A Declaration of the Faith & Order Owned & Practised in the Congregational Churches in England; agreed upon & Consented unto by their Elders & Messengers in their Meeting at the Savoy, Oct. 12, 1658  (London, 1659)

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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 & William Carter, Declaring the Grounds & Reasons of their Declining to Bring in to the Assembly their Model of Church-Government  Buy

 

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Palmer, Herbert 1601-1647

Notes on Sermons

Anonymous Notes Taken From a Sermon Preached by Herbert Palmer on Ps. 51:17  This work at one time was available on the Westminster Assembly Project.

Anonymous Notes from a Sermon Preached by Herbert Palmer on 1 Cor. 15:20  This work at one time was available on the Westminster Assembly Project.

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Fast Sermons

The Necessity & Encouragement of Utmost Venturing for the Church’s Help Together with the Sin, Folly & Mischief of Self-Idolizing, Applied by a Representation of 1. Some of the Most Notorious National Sins Endangering Us, 2. The Heavy Weight of Wrath Manifested in our Present Calamities, yet withal grounds of 3. Confidence, that our Church shall obtain deliverance in the issue, 4. Hopes that the Present Parliament shall be still employed in the working of it: all set forth in a Sermon, preached to the honorable House of Commons, on the day of the Monthly Solemn Fast, June, 28th, 1643

The Soul of Fasting: or Affections Requisite in a Day of Solemn Fasting and Humiliation, According to the Pattern, Neh. 9:5, etc.

The Duty & 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  (London, 1646)  on Isa. 58:12

The Glass of God’s Providence Towards his Faithful Ones, Held forth in a Sermon Preached to the Two Houses of Parliament, Aug. 13, 1644, being an Extraordinary Day of Humiliation: wherein is Discovered the Great Failings that the Best are Liable unto, upon which God is provoked sometimes to take vengeance: the whole is applied specially to a more careful observation of our Late Covenant, & particularly against the Ungodly Toleration Pleaded for under Pretense of Liberty of Conscience  1644

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Tract

The Upright Protestant, as He was Reformed from the Superstitious Errors of Popery in the Happy Reigns of Edward VI, Queen Elizabeth & King James of Blessed Memory. And for whom this (Thrice Happy) Parliament will Live & Die  (London, 1643)  6 pp.

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Books

An Endeavor of Making the Principles of Christian Religion, Namely the Creed, the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer & the Sacraments Plain & Easy, 1644  83 pp.

A Full Answer to a Printed Paper Entitled, Four Serious Questions Concerning Excommunication & Suspension from the Sacrament, etc., Wherein the Several Arguments & Texts of Scripture Produced, are Particularly & Distinctly Discussed: & the Debarring of Ignorant & Scandalous Persons from the Sacrament Vindicated  (London, 1645)

Making Religion One’s Business  Buy  122 pp.

Memorials of Godliness: in Three Parts, with a Brief Account of the Author’s Life  1644  119 pp.

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, & the Perpetuity of a Sabbath Deduced from Grounds of Nature & Religious Reason, 1645-1652  Buy

Scripture & Reason Pleaded for Defensive Arms: or, The Whole Controversy About Subjects Taking up Arms. Wherein Besides Other Pamphlets, an Answer is Punctually Directed to Dr. Ferne’s Book, Entitled, ‘Resolving of Conscience, etc.’ The Scriptures Alleged are Fully Satisfied. The Rational Discourses are Weighed in the Balance of Right Reason. Matters of Fact Concerning the Present Differences are Examined, 1643

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Perne, Andrew c. 1595-1654

Sermon

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  (London, 1643)  on Mic. 4:5

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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  (London, 1644)  on Zech. 3:2

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Price, William  d. 1666

Sermons

God’s Working & 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  (London, 1660)  on Ps. 118:23

A Sermon Preached at St. Mary’s, Spittle, on Wednesday in Easter Week, April 13th, 1642…  (London, 1642)  on Isa. 1:21-22

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Fast Sermon

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  (London, 1646)  on Ezra 9:6-8

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Book

The Soul’s Porter to Cast out Sin & to Keep out Sin. A Treatise of the Fear of God  Buy  (1638)  274 pp.

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Proffet, Nicholas c. 1599-1669

Fast Sermon

England’s Impenitency Under Smiting, Causing Anger to Continue & the Destroying Hand of God to be Stretched Forth Still. Set out in a Sermon Preached Before the Honorable House of Commons, at a Public Fast, Sept. 25, 1644, on Isa. 9:13  33 pp.

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Rathband, William d. 1644  Presbyterian

Books

A Brief Narration of Some Church Courses Held in Opinion & Practice in the [Independent] Churches Lately Erected in New England, Collected out of Sundry of their Own Papers…  Together with Some Short Hints (Given by the Way) of Their Correspondence with the Like Tenets & Practices of the Separatists’ Churches…  (London, 1644)  55 pp.

A Most Grave & Modest Confutation of the Errors of the Sect Commonly Called Brownists, or Separatists, Agreed Upon Long Since by the Joint Consent of Sundry, Godly & Learned Ministers of this Kingdom, Then Standing Out & Suffering in the Cause of Nonconformity; & now published in a time of need for the good of God’s Church & the better settling of men’s Unstable Minds in the Truth Against the Subtle Insinuations & Plausible Pretenses of that Pernicious Evil  (London, 1644)

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Multiple Authors

ed. Ashe, Simeon & William Rathband – A Letter of Many Ministers in Old England, Requesting the Judgment of their Brethren in New England Concerning Nine Positions, Written in 1637, Together with their Answer thereunto Returned in 1639, & the Reply made unto the Said Answer, & Sent Over unto Them in 1640  1643  90 pp.

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Reynolds, Edward 1599-1676

The Whole Works of Edward Reynolds  ToC

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Commentary

Commentary on Ecclesiastes, in The English Annotations

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Roborough, Henry d. 1649 a non-voting scribe

Collection of Sermons

Balm from Gilead to Cure All Diseases, Especially the Plague. Four & Twenty Sermons on 2 Chron. 7:13-14. And Two Sermons of Thanksgiving for God’s Deliverance of London from the Plague  (London, 1626)

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Book

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, & the Imputation of Christ’s Righteousness, Active & Passive, Affirmed, Against that Treatise  (London, 1643)

John Goodwin was a prominent Arminian, though often considered a puritan.

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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  (London, 1644)  Mic. 6:9

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Books

The Christian’s Daily Walk in Holy Security and Peace, 1631

A Key of Heaven, The Lord’s Prayer Opened & so Applied that a Christian may Learn how to Pray & to Procure All Things which may make for the Glory of God & the Good of Himself & of his Neighbor: Containing likewise such Doctrines of Faith & Godliness, as may be very useful to all that desire to live Godly in Christ Jesus  (London, 1633)

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Seaman, Lazarus d. 1675

Letter

Reverend & 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.’

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Sermon

A Glass for the Times: wherein is Represented the Malady & Remedy of Divisions, In a Sermon Preached April 7, 1650  on Mal. 4:5-6

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Fast Sermons

The Head of the Church, the Judge of the World. Or, The Doctrine of the Day of Judgment Briefly Opened & Applied: in a Sermon Preached Before the House of Peers on a Public Fast Day, Jan. 27, 1646  ToC  (London, 1647)  on Acts 17:30-31

Solomon’s Choice: or, A Precedent for Kings & Princes, & 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 pp.

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Farewell 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)

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Book

The Diatribe [by Sidrach Simpson] Proved to be Para-Diatribe. Or, A Vindication of the Judgment of the Reformed Churches & Protestant Divines from Misrepresentations Concerning Ordination & Laying on of Hands. Together with a Brief Answer to the Pretenses of Edmond Chillenden for the Lawfulness of Preaching Without Ordination  1647  65 pp.

Seaman (d. 1675) was a divine-right presbyterian.  Simpson (1600?-1655) was an Independent Westminster divine.  Here is his Diatribe (1647).

Seaman argues that “The practice of those in these days who commonly preach, and receive maintenance for so doing, refusing or neglecting to be ordained, is not to be justified by the Scripture, or by the doctrine of, or approved example in any of the Reformed Churches; but forbidden in their Books of Discipline, and condemned by their divines as the opinion and practice of Anabaptists, Libertines, Arminians, and Socinians.”

Chillenden (fl. 1631–1678) was an English soldier, known as an agitator and theological writer.  At different times he was a Leveller and a Fifth Monarchist.  He wrote, Preaching Without Ordination (London, 1647), which Seaman here replies to.

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Sedgwick, Obadiah  1600-1658

Sermons

The Best & the Worst Magistrate: or, The People’s Happiness & Unhappiness, Laid Open in a Sermon Preached at the Late Election of the Lord Major for the Famous City of London, Sept. 29, 1648  (London, 1648)  on Prov. 29:2

Military Discipline for the Christian Soldier. Drawn out in a Sermon Preached to the Captains & Soldiers Exercising Arms in the Artillery Garden, at their General Meeting in Saint Andrew’s Undershaft, in London, October 18, 1638  Ref  (London, 1639)  98 pp.  on 1 Cor. 16:13-14

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Fast Sermons

An Ark Against a Deluge: or Safety in Dangerous Times, A Sermon Preached Before the Honorable House of Commons, at their Extraordinary Day of Humiliation, Oct. 22, 1644, on Heb. 11:7

England’s Preservation, or a Sermon Discovering the Only Way to Prevent Destroying Judgments, Preached to the Honorable House of Commons at their Last Solemn Fast on May 25, 1642  (London, 1642)  on Jer. 4:3

The Nature & Danger of Heresies, Opened in a Sermon Before the House of Commons, Jan. 27,1646, being the Day of their Solemn Monthly Fast  (London, 1647)  on Rev. 12:15-16

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Funeral Sermons

Christ the Life, & Death the Gain of Every True Believer: or the Life of a Saint Resolved into Christ & 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  (London, 1650)  on Phil. 1:21

Elisha, his Lamentation, upon the Sudden Translation of Elijah: Opened in a Sermon at the Funeral of Mr. William Strong  (London, 1654)  on 2 Kings 2:12

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Public Thanksgiving Sermons

Haman’s Vanity, or, A Sermon Displaying the Birthless Issues of Church-Destroying Adversaries. Preached to the House of Commons at their Late Solemn Thanksgiving, June 15, 1643

A Thanksgiving Sermon, preached before the honorable House of Commons, April 9, 1644. For the Happy & Seasonable victory of Sir. Will. Waller & Sir Will. Balfore, etc. over Sir Ralph Hopton & his Forces Raised Against the Parliament  on 1 Sam. 7:12

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Catechism

A Short Catechism being a Brief Instruction of the Most Ignorant Before the Receiving of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper  (London, 1647)

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Commentary

The Shepherd of Israel, or God’s Pastoral Care Over his People, Delivered in Diverse Sermons on the Whole Twenty-Third Psalm, together with the Doctrine of Providence Practically Handled on Mt. 10:29-31  1658

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Books

The Anatomy of Secret Sins, Presumptuous Sins, Sins in Dominion & Uprightness, Together with the Remissibleness of All Sin, & the Irremissibleness of the Sin Against the Holy Ghost, being Sermons on Ps. 19:12-13  Buy  1660

The Bowels of Tender Mercy Sealed in the Everlasting Covenant, wherein is set Forth the Nature, Conditions & Excellencies of it, & How a Sinner Should do to Enter into it, & the Danger of Refusing this Covenant-Relation, 1661

Christ’s Counsel to his Languishing Church of Sardis. Or, The Dying or Decaying Christian, with the Means & Helps of his Recovery & Strengthening  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

The Fountain Opened & the Water of Life Flowing Forth for the refreshing of Thirsty Sinners in Several Sermons on Isa. 55:1-3  1657

The Humbled Sinner Resolved what He Should do to be Saved, or, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the only way of salvation for Sensible Sinners. Discovering the quality, object, acts, seat, subject, inseparable concomitants and degrees of justifying faith, 1656

The Parable of the Prodigal, Containing the Riotous Prodigal, or, The Sinner’s Aversion from God; Returning Prodigal, or, The Penitent’s Conversion to God; Prodigal’s Acception, or, Favorable Entertainment with God, 1660

Providence Handled Practically  Buy  This is from The Shepherd of Israel above.

The Riches of Grace Displayed in the Offer & Tender of Salvation to Poor Sinners: Wherein is set out the Gracious Behavior of Christ Standing at the Door & Knocking for Entrance. The dutiful behavior of sinners in hearing Christ’s voice and opening to Him. And the Comfortable Event upon them Both  (London, 1657)

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Multiple Authors

Solicitor, Calamy, Burroughs, Sedgwick – Four Speeches Delivered in Guild-Hall on Friday the Sixth of October, 1643. At a Common-hall, upon occasion of desiring the assistance of our brethren of Scotland in this war, viz.1. by Mr. Solicitor. 2. by Mr. Edmund Calamy. 3. by Mr. Jeremiah Burroughs. 4. by Mr. Obadiah Sedgewick  (London, 1646)

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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  on Isa. 4:5

A Sermon Preached at Westminster before Sundry of the House of Commons  Ref  (London, 1643)  on Prov. 8:15-16

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Book

Diatribe: Wherein the Judgment of the Reformed Churches & Protestant Divines, is Shown Concerning Ordination, Laying on of Hands in Ordination of Ministers, & Preaching by Those who are Not Ordained Ministers  (London, 1647)  18 pp.

Simpson was an Independent.  Lazarus Seaman, a presbyterian, responded to this work above.

Two Books: 1. Of Unbelief: or the Want of Readiness to Lay Hold on the Comfort Given by Christ. 2. Not Going to Christ for Life & Salvation is an Exceeding Great Sin, yet it is Pardonable, 1658

The Anatomist Anatomised. Or, A Short Answer to Some Things in the Book Entitled, An Anatomy of Independency: wherein it’s showed; I. That many things reported are mis-reported. II. That if all were true, yet divulging of them in this manner, is not according to the word of God. III. Nor argumentative against the cause that’s falsly called independency  (London, 1644)  12 pp.

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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 & William Carter, Declaring the Grounds & Reasons of their Declining to Bring in to the Assembly their Model of Church-Government  Buy

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Smith, Peter 1586-1653

A Sermon Preached Before the House of Commons at their Monthly Fast, May 29, 1644  on Ps. 107:6

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Spurstowe, William  d. 1666

Sermon

The Magistrate’s Dignity & Duty: Being a Sermon Preached on Oct. 30, 1653  Buy  (London, 1654)  on Ps. 82:2

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Thanksgiving Sermon

England’s Eminent Judgments, Caused by the Abuse of God’s Eminent Mercy’s: Discovered in a Sermon Preached Before the Right Honourable House of Lords, in the Abbey Church at Westminster, at the Public Thanksgiving, Nov. 5, 1644  Pre  Ref  (London, 1644)  on Ezra 9:13-14

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Fast Sermon

England’s Pattern & 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 & Westminster that Everyone Might Bitterly Bewail his Own Sins & Cry Mightily unto God for Christ, his sake, to Remove his Wrath & Heal the Land  Buy  on 1 Sam. 7:6

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Funeral 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  Buy  on Rev. 2:10

Death & the Grave No Bar to Believers’ Happiness, or, A Sermon Preached at the Funeral of the Lady Honor Vyner, July 10, 1656  Buy  on Ps. 17:15

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A Collection of Sermons

The Sermons of William Spurstowe  Pre  (Puritan Publications, 2012)  This contains five sermons, all of which are fully online, except for England’s Eminent Judgments.

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Books

The Spiritual Chemist, or Six Decades of Divine Meditations on Several Subjects  Buy

The Wells of Salvation Opened, or, A Treatise Discovering the Nature, Preciousness, Usefulness of Gospel Promises, & Rules for the Right Application of Them  Buy  1655

The Wiles of Satan, in a Discourse upon 2 Cor. 2:11  Buy

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Military Report

A True & Faithful Relation of a Worthy Discourse Between Colonel John Hampden & Colonel Oliver Cromwell  (1643; London, 1847)

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Smectymnuus

Smectymnuus Redivivus, being an Answer to a Book, entitled A Humble Remonstrance, in which, the Original of Liturgy, Episcopacy is Discussed, and Queries Propounded Concerning Both, the Parity of Bishops and Presbyters in Scripture Demonstrated, the occasion of the imparity in antiquity discovered, the disparity of the ancient and our modern bishops manifested, the antiquity of ruling elders in the church vindicated, the prelatic church bounded, republished 1660

A Vindication of the Answer to the Humble remonstrance from the unjust imputation of frivolousness and falsehood, Wherein the cause of liturgy and episcopacy is further debated

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Staunton, Edmund  1600-1671

Sermons

A Sermon Preached at Great Milton in the County of Oxford, Dec. 9, 1654 at the Funeral of that Eminent Servant of Jesus Christ, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkinson, Late Wife to Dr. Henry Wilkinson, Principal of Magdalen Hall: whereunto is added a Narrative of her Godly Life an Death   Buy  Ref  (Oxford, 1659)  on 1 Thess. 4:14

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  Buy  on Ps. 106:30

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  Buy  on Dt. 32:31

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Sterry, Peter  1613-1672  Sometimes mystical

Sermon

The True Way of Uniting the People of God in these Nations: Opened in a Sermon, Jan. 1, 1659  Buy  on Ps. 134:3

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Fast Sermon

The Clouds in which Christ Comes, Opened in a Sermon before the House of Commons, Assembled in Parliament, upon the Solemn Day of their Monthly Fast, Oct. 27th, 1647

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

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Thanksgiving Sermon

The Comings Forth of Christ in the Power of his Death: Opened in a Sermon Preached Before the High Court of Parliament, on Thursday the First of Nov. 1649, being a Public Thanksgiving for the Victories obtained by the Parliament’s forces in Ireland, especially for the taking of Droghedah, since which Wexford also was taken, 1649

The Way of God with his People in these Nations, Opened in a Thanksgiving Sermon, Preached on Nov. 5th, 1656, before the High Court of Parliament

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A Collection of Sermons

The Rise, Race & Royalty of the Kingdom of God in the Soul of Man, Opened in Several Sermons, as also the Loveliness & Love of Christ set forth in Several Other Sermons, Sermons upon Ps. 45:1-2, with an Account of Saint’s Soul & Body in Death  1683

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Discourses & a Catechism

Free Grace Exalted, & Thence Deduced Evangelical Rules for Evangelical Sufferings: in Two Discourses made March 29th & May 10th, 1670, from Rom. 5:21  Buy

The Appearance of God to Man in the Gospel & the Gospel Change, Together with Several Other Discourses from Scripture, to which is Added an Explication of the Trinity & a Short Catechism

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Books

A Discourse of the Freedom of the Will  (London, 1675)  245 pp.

This book has three parts.  The first argues against “those arguments…  in opposition to that liberty of the will, which [liberty] is placed in the determining of its power, received from the First Cause, unto a contrariety or contradiction in its actings, with an independency upon the First Cause, the order and connection of causes, and the understanding.”

The second part further argues “the reasons upon which that opinion of this freedom is established. These Reasons are taken 1. from the will it self; 2. from the nature of sin, and the divine justice; 3. the language of the Scripture; 4. from the end of laws; 5. from the order and nature of things.”  The third part is “An enlargement upon the argument taken from the mediation of Christ.”

England’s Deliverance from the Northern Presbytery, Compared with its Deliverance from the Roman Papacy  46 pp.

‘The Northern Presbytery’ was Scotland.  Sterry was an English Independent.

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Strickland, John  1601-1670

Sermon & Catalogue

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  on Isa. 10:20

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Fast Sermon

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 & Monthly Fast  Buy  on Jer. 29:11

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 & Monthly Fast, Oct. 29, 1645  ToC  Buy  on Isa. 30:18

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Thanksgiving Sermon

Immanuel, or The Church Triumphing in God with Us: A Sermon Preached Before the House of Lords, at their Public Thanksgiving, Nov. 5, 1644  Buy  (London, 1644)  on Ps. 46:7

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A Report

The King’s Entertainment at York: as it was Related by John Strickland, March, 22, 1641

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Strong, William  d. 1654

Sermons

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  (London, 1654)  on Rev. 18:4

Many Independents interpreted Rev. 18:4 as God saying to separate even from the established reformed Churches.  Strong, an Independent, shows himself much more moderate:

“There are another sort, who, though they deny not all Churches as the former [persons], yet like to the Donatists of old, they acknowledge none but their own; all other they readily term Antichristian and such as they can hold no communion with, though they profess to believe the same principles of religion and walk in holiness of conversation: yet they deny them communion as Churches, unless they come under their form.” – p. 12 ff.

Jesus Christ God’s Shepherd, & the Man God’s Fellow, on Zech. 13:7. With his Ananeosis, or, The Two Sticks Made One, on Eze. 37:19  (London, 1658)

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Thanksgiving Sermons

The Commemoration & 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 & the Whole Kingdom in Them, from the Popish & Hellish Conspiracy of the Powder Treason  (London, 1646)  on Ezra 9:13-14

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  (London, 1648)  on Judges 5:31

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Fast Sermons

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  on 2 Cor. 5:10

The Trust & 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  (London, 1647)  on Lk. 16:2

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  (London, 1647)  on 1 Sam. 2:30

The Trust & the Account of a Steward, Laid Open in a Sermon Preached Before the Honorable House of Commons, at Margaret’s Westminster, upon Wed. the 28th of April, 1647, being the Day of Their Public Humiliation  (London, 1647)  on Lk. 16:2  EEBO 1 & 2

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Collections of Sermons

31 Select Sermons Preached on Special Occasions, 1656

The Certainty of Heavenly & the Uncertainty of Earthly Treasures. Together with a Discovery where the Treasure & Heart is Placed.  As it was Delivered in Several Sermons by that Eminently Faithful Servant of Christ, Mr. William Strong, Late Minister at Westminster. They being his Last Sermons  Buy  Pre  (London, 1654)  on Mt. 6:20-21

The Saint’s Communion with God & God’s Communion with Them in Ordinances. As it was Delivered in Several Sermons  Buy  on Ex. 20:24

The Worm that Dies Not, or Hell Torments in the Certainty & Eternity of Them, Plainly Discovered in Several Sermons Preached on Mark 9:48, as a Means to Deter from Sin & to Stir up to Mortification  Buy  (London, 1672)  297 pp.  on Mk. 9:48

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Books

A Discourse of the Two Covenants: wherein the Nature, Differences & Effects of the Covenant of Works & of Grace are Distinctly, Rationally, Spiritually & 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  Buy  on Mt. 6:20-21

Jesus Christ: God’s Shepherd  Buy  172 pp.

A Treatise Showing the Subordination of the Will of Man Unto the Will of God  (London, 1657)  335 pp.  on Acts 21:14  This was recommended by Thomas Manton.

Pages 197-278, especially, treat of the permissive will of God.

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Taylor, Francis  1589-1656

Fast Sermons

The Danger of Vows Neglected & the Necessity of Reformation: or, A Sermon Preached before the House of Lords, at a Late Solemn Fast, May 27, 1646  (London, 1646)  on Gen. 35:1

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  on Ps. 74:20

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Poem

Grapes From Canaan, or, The Believer’s Present Taste of Future Glory Expressed in a Short Divine Poem, the Issue of Spare Hours, & Published at the Request & for the Entertainment of those whose Hopes are Above their Present Enjoyments  (London, 1658)

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Lecture

Self-Satisfaction, Occasionally Taught the Citizens in the Lecture as St. Magnes Near London-Bridge  (London, 1633)  on Prov. 14:!4

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Commentaries

Commentary on Proverbs, in The English Annotations  (London, 1645)

An Exposition with Practical Observations upon the Three First chapters of Proverbs, Grammatical, Rhetorical, Logical & Theological  1655

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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 & Divines Thereof: Faithfully Gathered out of the Authentic Records of the Church  (London, 1641)

God’s Glory in Man’s Happiness, with the Freeness of his Grace in Electing Us, Together with Many Arminian Objections Answered  Buy  (London, 1654)  227 pp.

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Temple, Thomas c. 1601-1661

Christ’s Government in & Over his People: Delivered in a Sermon before the House of Commons, at their Late Public & Solemn Fast, Oct. 26, 1642  (London, 1642)  on Ps. 2:6

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Thorowgood, Thomas  c. 1595-1669

Sermon

Moderation Justified, & 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  (London, 1645)  on Phil. 4:5

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Books, on the Jews & America

Jews in America, or, Probabilities that the Americans are of that race, with the removal of some contrary Reasonings & Earnest Desires for Effectual Endeavors to Make Them Christian  1650  There was another edition in 1660  Ref

New Discoveries with Sure Arguments to Prove that the Jews (a Nation) or People Lost in the World for the Space of Near 200 years, inhabit now in America; how they came thither; their manners, customs, rites and ceremonies; the unparalleled cruelty of the Spaniards to them; and that the Americans are of that race. Manifested by reason and scripture, which foretell the calling of the Jews; and the restitution of them into their own land, and the bringing back of the ten tribes from all the ends and corners of the earth, and that great battle to be fought. With the removal of some contrary reasonings, and an earnest desire for effectual endeavors to make them Christians. Whereunto is added an epistolical discourse of Mr. John Dury, with the History of Ant: Monterinos, Attested by Manasseh Ben Israel, a Chief Rabbi  1652

Vindiciae Judæorum, or, a True Account of the Jews. Being more Accurately Illustrated then Heretofore  Ref  (London, 1666)

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Tozer, Henry c. 1601-1650

Sermons

A Christian Amendment Delivered in a Sermon on New Years Day, 1631  (Oxford, 1633)  on 2 Cor. 5:17

Christian Wisdom, or The Excellency, Fame & Right Means of True Wisdom. As it was Briefly Delivered in a Sermon, Nov. 11, 1638  (Oxford, 1639)  on 1 Kings 10:24

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Directions for a Godly Life, Especially for Communicating at the Lord’s Table  (Oxford, 1628)

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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  on Jer. 8:22

Death Disarmed: & the Grave Swallowed Up in Victory. A Sermon, 1653  on 1 Cor. 15:55

The Form of Sound Words, on 2 Tim. 1:13, 67 pp.

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 & Others Before Christ. 3. Such as Die Infants, & Idiots, etc. Now under the Gospel  Buy  (London, 1654)  on Acts 4:12

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Collections of Sermons

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 pp.

Forty Sermons Upon Several Occasions, 1676

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Catechism

A Brief & Pithy Catechism

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Letters

Eight Letters of Dr. Anthony Tuckney & Dr. Benjamin Whichcote

In this exchange Tuckney makes known his suspicions about rationalism and the Cambridge Platonists.

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Twisse, William  1577/8-1646

Catechism

A Brief Catechetical Exposition of Christian Doctrine. Divided into Four Catechisms, Comprising the Doctrine of the 1. Two Sacraments. 2. Lord’s Prayer. 3. Ten Commandments. 4. & the Creed, 1632

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Books

On the Sabbath

Of the Morality of the Fourth Commandment as Still in Force to Bind Christians  1641  For a later edition of this work, see The Christian Sabbath Defended…  below.

The Christian Sabbath Defended Against a Crying Evil in These Times of the Anti-Sabbatarians of Our Age: wherein is Showed that the Morality of the Fourth Commandment is Still in Force to Bind Christians unto the Sanctification of the Sabbath Day  (London, 1652)  This was first published as Of the Morality of the Fourth Commandement as still in force to binde Christians delivered by way of answer to the translator of Doctor Prideaux his lecture, concerning the doctrine of the Sabbath in 1641.

On Soteriology

A Discovery of Dr. Jackson’s Vanity. Or A Perspective Glass, whereby the Admirers of Dr. Jackson’s Profound Discourses may see the Vanity & Weakness of Them in Sundry Passages, & Especially so far as They Tend to the Undermining of the Doctrine Hitherto Received  1631

The Doctrine of the Synod of Dort & Arles, Reduced to the Practice  1631

The Five Points of Grace & of Predestination: Defined & Defended Against an Arminian Remonstrant

The Riches of God’s Love unto the Vessels of Mercy Consistent with his Absolute Hatred or Reprobation of the Vessels of Wrath, or, An Answer unto a Book Entitled, ‘God’s Love unto Mankind’  1653

A Treatise of Mr. [John] Cotton’s Clearing Certain Doubts Concerning Predestination, Together with an Examination Thereof  1646

On Scripture

The Doubting Conscience Resolved. In Answer to a (Pretended) Perplexing Question, etc. Wherein is Evidently Proved, that the Holy Scriptures (not the Pope) is the Foundation whereupon the Church is Built. Or, That a Christian may be Infallibly Certain of his Faith & Religion by Holy Scriptures  (London, 1652)  136 pp.

The Scripture’s Sufficiency to Determine All Matters of Faith, made Good Against the Papist: or, That a Christian may be Infallibly Certain of his Faith & Religion by the Holy Scriptures  1656  37 pp.

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Valentine, Thomas  1586-1665

Fast Sermons

A Charge Against the Jews & 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  (London, 1647)  on Jn. 5:40

Christ’s Counsel to Poor & Naked Souls that They Might be well Furnished with Pure Gold & Richly Clad with White Raiment: Delivered in a Sermon before the House of Commons at their Public Fast, Sept. 29, 1647  (London, 1647)  on Rev. 3:18

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 & Resolved. That the Soul Sick of Love does with More Difficulty Endure the Absence of Christ, than the Present Evils of this World  (London, 1643)  on Zeph. 3:8

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  (London, 1647)  on Rev. 3:18  There appears to be only one sermon in this volume.

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Vines, Richard  1599/1600-1656

Sermons

The Impostures of Seducing Teachers Discovered in a Sermon, April 23, 1644  (London, 1644)  on Eph. 4:14-15

The Corruption of Mind. Described in a Sermon Preached at Paul’s the 24th Day of June, 1655  (London, 1655)  on 2 Cor. 11:3

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A Thanksgiving Sermon

The Happiness of Israel. As it was Set Forth in a Sermon Preached to Both the Honorable Houses of Parliament (the Lord Major & Aldermen of the City of London being Present) at Christ-Church, London, upon a Solemn Day of Thanksgiving, March 12th, 1644  (London, 1645)

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Fast Sermons

The Authors, Nature & Danger of Heresy: 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 & Preventing of the Growth & Spreading of Errors, Heresies & Blasphemies  (London, 1647)  on 2 Pet. 2:1

Caleb’s Integrity in Following the Lord Fully: in a Sermon Before the House of Commons, at their Late Solemn & Public Fast, Nov. 30, 1642  (London, 1642)  on Num. 14:24

The Purifying of Unclean Hearts & Hands: Opened in a Sermon Preached Before the House of Commons, at their Solemn Fast, January 28, 1645  (London, 1646)  on James 4:8

The Posture of David’s Spirit, when he was in a Doubtful Condition. Opened in a Sermon Preached before the Honorable House of Commons, at Margaret’s Westminster, upon October 22. 1644, Being a day especially set apart for a Public Humiliation  (London, 1644)  on 2 Sam. 15:25-26

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Funeral Sermon

The Hearse of the Renowned, Robert Earle of Essex & Ewe, Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers of Chartley, Bourchier & Lovaine, Sometime Captain Lord General of the Armies Raised for the Defense of King & Parliament. As it was Represented in a Sermon Preached at his Funeral, Oct. 22, 1646  (London, 1646)  on 2 Sam. 3:38

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A Discourse on Scripture

The Saint’s Nearness to God, Being a Discourse upon Part of the 148th Psalm [v. 14]  (London, 1662)

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Collections of Sermons

Christ, a Christian’s Only Gain: or, The Excellency & Desirableness
of the Knowledge of Jesus Christ Above All Other Things Whatsoever. Made out in Several Sermons  (London, 1661)  75 pp.  on Phil. 3:7-10

God’s Drawing & Man’s Coming to Christ, Discovered in 32 Sermons on John 6:44: with the Difference Between a True, Inward Christian & the Outward Formalist, in Three Sermons on Rom. 2:28,29  (London, 1662)

Sermons Preached upon Several Public & Eminent Occasions, Collected into One Volume  (London, 1656)

12 Sermons Preached upon Several Public Occasions: by that Learned & Powerful Divine, Mr. Richard Vines…  Published by Himself. To which, is Adjoined the Sermon Preached at his Funeral, by Mr. Thomas Jacomb…  Ref  (London, 1658)

A Treatise of the Institution, Right Administration & Receiving of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, 20 Sermons  (1657)

Obedience to Magistrates, Both Supreme & 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  (London, 1656)  This volume only includes the third sermon, on Titus 3:1

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A Letter

His Majesty’s Concessions to the Bill of Abolition of Archbishop, Bishops, etc. Stated & Considered  (London, 1660)  8 pp.

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George Walker  bap. 1582?, d. 1651

Westminster Assembly Project erroneously lists two military speeches under Walker by a later George Walker.

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Sermon

A Sermon Preached in London by a Faithful Minister of Christ, & Perfected by Him & Now Set Forth to the Public View of All for the Justification of the Truth & Clearing the Innocency of his Long Suffering for it  1642

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Fast Sermon

A Sermon Preached Before the House of Commons at their Late Solemn Monthly Fast Jan. 29, 1644 wherein these Four Necessary Considerations are Plainly Proved & Demonstrated out of the Holy Scriptures…  (1645)

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Sermons on Scripture

The History of the Creation as it is Written by Moses in the First & Second Chapters of Genesis: Plainly Opened & Expounded in Several Sermons Preached in London: whereunto is added a Short Treatise of God’s Actual Providence in Ruling, Ordering & Governing the World & All Things Therein, 1641

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Speeches

The Christian Champion, being the Substance of a Second Discourse to the Besieged Soldiers in London-derry, first, to exhort them to put away every evil thing, that God may be mercifull to them in this time of trouble. Secondly, that they should be couragious in this Christian undertaking, not fearing the fury, or the force of Rome…  (London, 1689)

The substance of another speech of the reverend and valiant Dr. Walker to his soldiers in Londonderry. Just before their last engagement with the enemy.  (London, 1689)

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Tracts

A Brotherly & Friendly Censure of the Error of a Dear Friend & Brother in Christian Affection, in an Answer to his Four Questions Lately Sent Abroad in Print [to the Westminster Assembly &] to the View of the World  (1645)  10 pp.  This is on excommunication and suspension from the Table.

An Exhortation to his Dearly Beloved Countrymen, all the Natives of the County of Lancaster, Inhabiting in & About the City of London; tending to persuade & stir them up to a yearly contribution, for the erecting of lectures, & maintaining of some godly & painful preachers in such places of that country as have most need, by reason of ignorance & superstition there abounding  (London, 1641?)  24 pp.

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Books

The Doctrine of the Sabbath. Wherein the First Institution of the Weekly Sabbath, with the Time Thereof, the Nature of the Law Binding Man to Keep it, the true ground, and necessity of the first institution, and of the observation of it, on the several day in the Old Testament, and also of the moving of it to the first day under the Gospel, are laid open and proved out of the Holy Scriptures. Also besides the special duties necessarily required for the due sanctification thereof, those two profitable points are proved by demonstrations out of God’s Word. First, that the Lord Christ God and man, is the Lord of the Sabbath, on whom the Sabbath was first founded…2. That the faithful under the Gospel are as necessarily bound to keep the weekly Sabbath of the Lord’s day, 1638

God Made Visible in His Works, or, A Treatise of the External Works of God, First, in General out of the Words of the Psalmist, Ps. 35:6, Secondly, in Particular of the Creation, out of the Words of Moses, Gen. 1 & 2, Thirdly, of God’s Actual Providence in Ruling, Ordering & Governing the World & All Things Therein  1641

The Key of Saving Knowledge, Opening out of the Holy Scriptures the Right Way & Straight Passage to Eternal Life, or, A Dialogue wherein the Chief Principles of the Christian Religion are Unfolded for the Enabling of Christian People to Understand the Word of God  1641

The Manifold Wisdom of God. In the Diverse Dispensation of Grace by Jesus Christ in the Old & New Testaments, in the Covenant of Faith, Works. Their Agreement & Difference  Buy  1641 149 pp.

Contra Romanism

Fisher’s Folly Unfolded: or The Vaunting Jesuits’ Vanity Discovered, 1624

The Sum of a Disputation Between Mr. Walker & a Popish Priest, Calling Himself Mr. Smith, Held in the Presence of some Worthy Knights, with Other Gentlemen of Both Religions  1624

For Presbyterianism

A Vindication of the Presbyterial Government, & Ministry, Together, with an Exhortation to all the Ministers, Elders, & People within the Bounds of the Province of London, whether Joining with us or Separating from Us  1650

A Model of the Government of the Church under the Gospel by Presbyters, Proved Out of the Holy Scriptures to be that One, Only Uniform Government of the Universal Visible Church, & of All National, Provincial, Classical & Congregational Churches, which is According to the Will & Appointment of Jesus Christ. Which may Serve to Stay such as are Doubting with Hope of Full Satisfaction & Clear Demonstration of this Truth Shortly to be Made by the Reverend Assembly of Divines  1646

On Justification, Arminianism & Socinianism

A Defense of the True Sense & Meaning of the Words of the Holy Apostle, Rom. 4:3,5,9 in an Answer to Sundry Arguments Gathered from the Forenamed Scriptures by Mr. John Goodwin, Together with a Reply to the Former Answer  1641

Socinianism in the Fundamental Point of Justification Discovered & Confuted, or An Answer to a Written Pamphlet Maintaining that Faith is in a Proper Sense without a Trope Imputed to Believers in Justification, wherein the Socinian Fallacies are Discovered & Confuted & the True Christian Doctrine Maintained, Namely, that the Righteousness by which True Believers are Justified Before God is the Perfect Righteousness & Obedience which the Lord Jesus Christ God & Man did Perform to the Law of God, Both in his Life & Death  1641

A True Relation of the Chief Passages Between Mr. Anthony Wotton & Mr. George Walker in the Years 1611-1615, Written by George Walker for the Vindicating of Himself from Some Imputations Laid on Him by Mr. Thomas Gataker in his Defense of Mr. Wotton  1642  36 pp.

Wotton (c. 1561–1626) was an English clergyman, controversialist, and professor of divinity.  Christopher Hill described him as a Modernist and Ramist.

“In 1611 George Walker (1581?-1651) accused him [Wotton] of Socinianism; this led to a ‘conference’ of learned divines, which ended in Wotton’s vindication.  The controversy went on till 1615, and in 1641, long after Wotton’s death, Walker repeated his accusations. This provoked Mr. Anthony Wotton’s Defence (Cambridge, 1641, published under the name of Thomas Gataker, who, however, only wrote the postscript, the Defence being by Wotton’s son, Samuel…  Walker replied in A True Relation of the cheife Passages…”

“Mr. Wotton in his papers which he dispersed in this city, and which he acknowledged to be his own when I [Walker] brought them to his face before Mr. Gataker and eight other grave ministers, does deny the imputation of the whole obedience of Christ, to the Law of God; both active and passive, both joyntly and severally.  He affirms that there is no end or use whatsoever of the imputation of Christ his righteousnesse for justification.  He renounces the law in whole and part, performed by ourselves, or any other in our stead for our justification…  he sets up faith, even the act of believing for righteousness, affirms that it is said to be imputed in a proper
sense without a trope, and serves for all purposes in our justification under the Gospell, as perfect righteousness of works performed to the whole law did for mans justification in the first covenant.  He denies the punishment of our sins in Christ, and the satisfaction which in Him our head & surety was made to God’s justice for purchase of our pardon…

These and such like speeches I condemned for Socinian heresy and blasphemy, as Beza, Paraeus and Lubertus had done before me, and for this Mr. Gataker did deride me, when I gave in my charge against Mr. Wotton 27 years ago, and now [Gataker] blames it in me as falsehood and dishonesty.” – pp. 1-3

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Wallis, John 1616-1703 A non-voting scribe

Sermon

The Resurrection Asserted in a Sermon Preached to the University of Oxford, 1679

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Collections of Sermons

The Life of Faith, in Two Sermons on Jan. 6, 1683 and June the 29th following, 1684  (London, 1684)  42 pp.

The Necessity of Regeneration in Two Sermons to the University of Oxford

Three Sermons Concerning the Sacred Trinity, 1691

A Most Useful Collection of the Principal Sermons of Christ, with his Prophets & Apostles, which is the Greatest Light in the World. To enlighten people into the way of peace, & unity, in all things necessary to Salvation  Ref  (London, 1675)

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Theological Letters

On the Trinity

An Answer to Dr. [William] Sherlock’s Examination of the Oxford Decree, in a Letter from a Member of that University to his Friend in London  (London, 1696)  19 pp.

Oxford made a declaration condemning the new, Cartesian-influenced notion that “There are Three Infinite distinct Minds and Substances in the Trinity”.  Sherlock had promoted this, and wrote a tract critiquing the declaration, mainly by way of casting doubt as to the declaration’s authority; Sherlock never denies that the Trinity has three minds.  Wallis here counters Sherlock’s arguments.

The Doctrine of the Blessed Trinity Briefly Explained in a Letter to a Friend, 1690

Eight Letters Concerning the Blessed Trinity  (London, 1840)

An Explication & Vindication of the Athanasian Creed. In a Third Letter, Pursuant of Two Former, Concerning the Sacred Trinity. Together with a Postscript, in Answer to Another Letter  (London, 1691)  66 pp.

The Doctrine of the Blessed Trinity Briefly Explained, in a Letter to a Friend  (London, 1690)  20 pp.  EEBO

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Academic Letter

A Brief Letter from a Young Oxonian to One of his Late Fellow-Pupils upon the Subject of Magnetism

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Theological Books

A Brief & 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 & 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.

On the Sabbath

A Defense of the Christian Sabbath, Part the Frist, in Answer to a Treatise of Mr. Thomas Bampfield Pleading for Saturday-Sabbath

A Defense of the Christian Sabbath. Part the Second. Being a Rejoinder to Mr. Bampfield’s Reply to Doctor Wallis’s Discourse Concerning the Christian-Sabbath  (Oxford, 1694)  131 pp.

A Defense of Infant Baptism, in Answer to a Letter from an Anti-Paedobaptist  1697

The Greatest Light in the World, Far Exceeding the Light of the Quakers. Being the precepts of God the father, delivered by Moses and David. The precepts of God the son, delivered by his own mouth. The precepts of the Holy Ghost, delivered by the Apostles. Collected for the good of souls; and shewing, that the light within us hath great need to be tried by the light without us  Ref  (London, 1674)

Theological Discourses, in Two Parts, the First Containing 8 Letters & 3 Sermons Concerning the Blessed Trinity, the Second, Discourses & Sermons on Several Occasions  (London, 1695)  This volume only contains two letters on the Trinity.

Truth Tried: or, Animadversions on a Treatise Published by the Right Honorable Robert Lord Brook, Entitled, The Nature of Truth, its Union & Unity with the Soul: Which (Says He) is One in its Essence, Faculties, Acts; One with Truth

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Non-Theological Tracts & Books

An Answer to Three Papers of Mr. Hobs Lately Published in the Months of August, & this present September, 1671  (London, 1671)  2 pp.

A Defense of the Royal Society & the Philosophical Transactions, Particularly Those of July, 1670, in Answer to the Cavils of Dr. William Holder

A Discourse of Gravity & Gravitation, Grounded on Experimental Observations Presented to the Royal Society, 1674

Due Correction for Mr. [Thomas] Hobbes, Or School-Discipline for Not Saying his Lessons Right: In Answer to his Six Lessons Directed to the Professors of Mathematics  (Oxford, 1656)  130 pp.

On the Sad Loss of the Truly Honorable Robert Lord Brook: an Elegy to his Virtuous & Noble Lady  (1643?)

Reasons Showing the Consistency of the Place of Custos Archivorum with that of a Savilian Professor  (Oxford, 1658)  1 p.

The Shipwright’s Circular Wedge that is, a Body Resembling in Part a Conus, in Part a Cuneus, Geometrically Considered

A Proposal About Printing a Treatise of Algebra, Historical & Practical  (Oxford, 1683)  4 pp.

A Treatise of Algebra, both Historical & Practical…  with Some Additional Treatises…  (London, 1685)  ToC

A Treatise of Angular Sections  (London, 1684)

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An Elegy

On the Sad Loss of the Truly Honorable Robert Lord Brook, an Elegy, to his Virtuous & Noble Lady  Ref  (1643)

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Ward, John d. 1665

Fast Sermon

God Judging Among the Gods: Opened in a Sermon before the House of Commons assembled in Parliament, upon the solemn day of monthly fast, March 26, 1645 1645

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Thanksgiving Sermon

The Goodwill of Him that Dwelt in the Bush: or, The Extraordinary Happiness of Living Under an Extraordinary Providence: A Sermon preached before the House of Lords, on Tues., July 22, 1645. At their public thanksgiving for the good success given to the Parliament’s forces, under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax in the west 1645

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Westfield, Thomas 1573–1644

Sermon

A Sermon Preached in the Cathedral Church of S. Paul. On the fourteenth day of November, 1641, in the Evening  Ref  (London, 1641)  on 2 Cor. 2:8

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Collections of Sermons

The White Robe: or the Surplice Vindicated, as a most ancient & decent ornament of the ministry. Together with a Discourse of Ps. 45:7, Wherein is Proved that Kings, & No Other, can properly be said to be the Lord’s Anointed. Being several sermons preached…  Ref  (London, 1660)

Eleven Choice Sermons  (London, 1655)

England’s Face in Israel’s Glass, or, The Sins, Mercies, Judgements of Both Nations Delivered in Eight Sermons upon Psalm 106:19-25, also, Gospel-Sacrifice, in Two Sermons on Heb. 13[:16]  (London, 1646)  Also an 11th sermon on 2 Cor. 6:8

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Whitaker, Jeremiah 1599-1654

Sermon

The Christian’s Great Design on Earth is to attain Assurance for Heaven, or, How in this Life he may lay hold on Eternal Life, Set Forth in a Sermon, April 8, 1645  (London, 1645)  on 1 Tim. 6:17-19

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Fast Sermons

Eirenopoios, Christ the Settlement of Unsettled Times. In a Sermon Preached before the Honourable House of Commons, at their Public Fast in Margaret’s Church at Westminster, the 25th of January  Buy  Ref  (London, 1642)  on Hag. 2:7

The Christian’s Hope Triumphing in these Glorious Truths…  in a Sermon Preached before the Right Honourable House of Lords in the abby-church at Westminster on Wednesday, May 28, being the Day Appointed for Solemn & Public Humiliation  (London, 1645)  on 1 Cor. 15:19

The Danger of Greatness: or, Uzziah his Exaltation and Destruction: set forth in a Sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, and the reverend Assembly of Divines, in the Church of Martins in the Fields, the 14th Day of January, 1645. being a special day of Humiliation set apart to Seek God, for his direction in the setling of the Great Work of Church-Government  (London, 1646)  on 2 Chron. 26:15-16

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White, John  1575-1648

Sermons

A Sermon Preached at Dorchester in the County of Dorcet: at the General Assizes Held the 7th of March, 1632  (London, 1648)  on Ps. 82:61

The Troubles of Jerusalem’s Restoration, or, The Church’s Reformation Represented in a Sermon Preached before the Right Honorable House of Lords, in the Abby Church Westminster, Nov. 26, 1645  (London, 1646)  on Dan. 9:15

The Parallel Between David, Christ & King Charles, in their Humiliation & Exaltation. Delivered in a Sermon Preached at Wadhurst in Sussex…  Ref  (London, 1660)

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Speeches

Mr. White’s Speech in Parliament on Monday, the 17th of January. Concerning the Trial of the 12 Bishops, anno Dom. 1641  (London, 1642)  5 pp.

A Speech of Mr. John White, Counselor at Law, made in the Commons House of Parliament concerning Episcopacy  (London, 1641)  14 pp.

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Psalter

David’s Psalms in Meter. Agreeable to the Hebrew, to be Sung in Usual Tunes. To the Benefit of the Churches of Christ  1655

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Commentary

White, John – A Commentary upon the Three First Chapters of the First Book of Moses Called Genesis  1656  †1648

** – “A puritan divine, called ‘The Patriarch of Dorchester’”  “A folio upon three chapters!  There were giants in those days.  Manton says, ‘To speak of the worth of the author is needless, his praise being already in all of the churches,’ and he adds that he had been greatly refreshed by the perusal of this book.” – Spurgeon

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Books

The First Century of Scandalous, Malignant Priests Made & Admitted into Benefices by the Prelates, in whose hands the Ordination of Ministers & 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, 1643

On New England

The Humble Request of the Governor & Company of the Massachusetts Bay in New England about to Depart upon the Great Immigration, April, 7, 1630

The Planter’s Plea, Or The Grounds of Plantations Examined, & 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

The Protestation of John White, Doctor in Divinity which He Caused to be Written the Day before his Death, to the End that the Papists might understand he departed out of this world of the same opinion & Judgement he maintained both by preaching and writing while he lived

[Directions for the Profitable Reading of the Scriptures]  Ref  (London, 1647)

A Way to the Tree of Life, Discovered in Sundry Directions for the Profitable Reading of the Scriptures: wherein is Described Occasionally the Nature of a Spiritual Man, &, in A Digression, the Morality & Perpetuity of the Fourth Commandment in Every Circumstance thereof, is Discovered & Cleared  (London, 1647)

The Poor Man’s Search in the Field of God’s Word. Or, The Discovery of the Two Seeds, & many precious promises of glorious things to be fulfilled shortly. Or Christ’s personal reign of earth, in the land of Palestina, and a figure of the Holy-City, which then shall be built by the Word of God  (London, 1648)  39 pp.

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Authorship Uncertain

A Plain & Familiar Exposition Upon the Creed, X Commandments, Lord’s Prayer & Sacraments

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Wilkinson Sr., Henry 1566-1647

Catechism

A Catechism, containing a short exposition of the points in the ordinary catechism, with proofes of the same out of the scripture. Set forth for the use of such as desire to be catechised in the congregation of Wadsdon in Buckinghamshire, or else-where  Ref  (London, 1624)

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Book

The Debt Book: or, A Treatise upon Romans 13:8, Wherein is Handled the Civil Debt of Money or Goods, & Under it the Mixed Debt, as Occasion is Offered. Also, the Sacred Debt of Love  (London, 1625)

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Wilkinson, Jr., Henry  1610-1675

Westminster Assembly Project erroneously lists two works for this author that are from a different Wilkinson (1616-90).

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In Puritan Sermons

What is it to do All We Do in the Name of Christ, & How May we do so? – Colossians 3:17 being sermon 23 of the Supplement to Puritan Sermons.  That these two sermons are attributable to this Wilkinson, see the Memoirs of the Puritan Sermon divines by Samule Dunn.

Wherein are we Endangered by Things Lawful? Luke 17:27,28 being sermon 22 of volume 1 of Puritan Sermons

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Fast Sermons

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  (London, 1643)  on Zech. 1:18-21

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 & public humiliation  (London, 1644)  on 1 Chron. 21:24

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Thanksgiving Sermon

The Wonderful & Astonishing Mercies which the Lord has Wrought for England in Subduing & Captivating the Pride, Power & 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  (London, 1646)  on Num. 23:23

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Wilson, Thomas c. 1601-1653

It is not clear that Judicium discretionis, or, A just and necessary apology, for the peoples judgement…  (1667) was written by this Wilson.

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Sermons

David’s Zeal for Zion, a Sermon Preached before sundry of the honorable House of Commons, April 4, 1641  on Ps. 69:9

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Fast Sermon

Jericho’s Downfall, a Sermon Preached before the honorable House of Commons at the late solemn fast, Sept. 28, 1642

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Book

The Child’s Trade, or, The Beginning of the Doctrine of Christ whereby Babes may have Milk, Children Bread Broken, the Simple Wisdom & the Dark a Candle, 1645

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Woodcock, Francis 1614-1651

Thanksgiving Sermon

Joseph Paralleled by the Present Parliament, in his Sufferings & 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  (London, 1646)  on Gen. 49:23-24

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Fast Sermons

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  (London, 1646)  on 1 Sam. 2:3

Christ’s Warning-Piece: Giving Notice to every one to Watch & Keep their Garments. Delivered in a Sermon, preached at Margarets Westminster, before the Honourable House of Commons, at their Late Solemn Fast, Oct. 30, 1644  (London, 1644)  on Rev. 16:15

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Collection of Sermons

The Two Witnesses: Discovered in [12] 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  (London, 1643)

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Young, Thomas c. 1587-1655

Fast Sermon

Hope’s Encouragement Pointed at in a Sermon before the House of Commons at the Last Solemn Fast, Feb. 28, 1643  (London, 1644)  on Ps. 31:24

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Book

The Lord’s Day, or, a Succinct Narration Compiled out of the Testimonies of Holy Scripture and the Reverend Ancient Fathers & Divided into Two Books, in the Former whereof is Declared that the Observation of the Lord’s Day was from the Apostles, in the Latter is shown in what things its Sanctification does Consist  (1672)

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Smectymnuus

Smectymnuus Redivivus, being an Answer to a Book, entitled A Humble Remonstrance, in which, the Original of Liturgy, Episcopacy is Discussed, and Queries Propounded Concerning Both, the Parity of Bishops and Presbyters in Scripture Demonstrated, the occasion of the imparity in antiquity discovered, the disparity of the ancient and our modern bishops manifested, the antiquity of ruling elders in the church vindicated, the prelatic church bounded, republished 1660

A Vindication of the Answer to the Humble remonstrance from the unjust imputation of frivolousness and falsehood, Wherein the cause of liturgy and episcopacy is further debated

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Various of the Divines

Certain Considerations to Dissuade Men from Further Gathering of Churches in this Present Juncture of Time. Subscribed by [21] Diverse Divines of the [Westminster] Assembly  (London, 1643)  5 pp.

The English Annotations  (London, 1645)

6 out of the 11 commentators of this whole Bible commentary were Westminster divines.  For an introduction to the work, see here.

Sunry Ministers of London – 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  Buy

London Provincial Assembly – Jus Divinum Ministerii Evangelici, or, The Divine Right of the Gospel Ministry  1654

A Vindication of the Ministers of the Gospel In & About London from the Unjust Aspersions Cast Upon Their Former Actings for the Parliament: As If They Had Promoted the Bringing of the King to Capital Punishment. With a Short Exhortation to Their People to Keep Close to Their Covenant, 1648

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

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London Provincial Assembly – A Vindication of the Presbyterial Government & Ministry, Together with an Exhortation to All the Ministers, Elders & People within the Bounds of the Province of London, whether Joining with us or Separating from us  1650

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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.

Smectymnuus Redivivus, being an Answer to a Book, entitled A Humble Remonstrance, in which, the Original of Liturgy, Episcopacy is Discussed, and Queries Propounded Concerning Both, the Parity of Bishops and Presbyters in Scripture Demonstrated, the occasion of the imparity in antiquity discovered, the disparity of the ancient and our modern bishops manifested, the antiquity of ruling elders in the church vindicated, the prelatic church bounded, republished 1660

A Vindication of the Answer to the Humble remonstrance from the unjust imputation of frivolousness and falsehood, Wherein the cause of liturgy and episcopacy is further debated

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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 & William Carter, Declaring the Grounds & Reasons of their Declining to Bring in to the Assembly their Model of Church-Government  Buy

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Related Pages

The Westminster Assembly

Commentaries on the Westminster Confession

The Minutes of the Westminster Assembly

The Westminster Standards

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

Creeds

Creeds are Not an Element of Worship