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The Convocation Book of M DC VI, Commonly Called Bishop Overall's Convocation Book, Concerning the Government of God's Catholic Church and the Kingdoms of the Whole World (Oxford: J. H. Parker, 1844), by John Overall, contrib. by William Sancroft (page images at HathiTrust)
Discussions on Church Principles: Popish, Erastian, and Presbyterian (Edinburgh: T. and T. Clark; et al., 1763), by William Cunningham (multiple formats at archive.org)
Reply of the Church of the Puritans to the Protest of Their Late Deacons, by Church of the Puritans (New York, N.Y.) (page images at MOA)
The Perpetual Government of Christ's Church (new edition, with biographical notice; Oxford: At the University Press, 1842), by Thomas Bilson, ed. by Robert Eden (multiple formats at Google)
Illustrations of the History of Medieval Thought and Learning (second edition; London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge; New York: Macmillan, 1920), by Reginald Lane Poole (multiple formats at archive.org)
Of the laws of ecclesiastical polity. [Book 1] (The Clarendon press, 1888), by Richard Hooker and R. W. Church (page images at HathiTrust)
A demonstration of the truth of that discipline, which Christ hath prescribed in His word, for the government of His church, in all times and places, until the end of the world. <July-November, 1588.> ([The editor], 1880), by John Udall and Edward Arber (page images at HathiTrust)
Illustrations of the history of medieval thought : in the departments of theology and ecclesiastical politics (Williams and Norgate, 1884), by Reginald Lane Poole (page images at HathiTrust)
Illustrations of the history of medieval thought and learning (Dover Publications, 1960), by Reginald Lane Poole (page images at HathiTrust)
Spiritual despotism. (Holdsworth and Ball, 1835), by Isaac Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
The primitive and apostolical order of the church of Christ vindicted (Presbyterian Board of publication, 1840), by Samuel Miller (page images at HathiTrust)
Modern methods in church work; the gospel renaissance. (Dodd, Mead and company, 1897), by George Whitefield Mead (page images at HathiTrust)
Die gemeinde Hippolyts dargestellt nach seiner kirchenordnung von dr. Ernst Jungklaus. (J. C. Hinrichs, 1928), by Ernst Jungklaus (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker : with an account of his life and death (University Press, 1874), by Richard Hooker, Walter Travers, John Keble, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
The polity of the churches. (Church Polity Press, 1947), by J. L. Schaver and Christian Reformed Church. Church order. Christian Reformed Church order (page images at HathiTrust)
Traité du gouvernement spirituel et temporel des paroisses: où l'on examine tout ce qui concerne les fonctions, droits & devoirs des marguilliers dans l'administration des fabriques, des biens des pauvres & des écoles de charité ... (Chez Debure pere, 1769), by Daniel Jousse (page images at HathiTrust)
Reply of the Church of the Puritans to the protest of their late deacons also, a letter addressed to the church by sundry individuals... (W. C. Bryant & co., printers, 1857), by Church of the Puritans (New York, N.Y.) (page images at HathiTrust)
Discussions on church principles: popish, Erastian, and Presbyterian (T. and T. Clark; [etc., etc.], 1863), by William Cunningham, James Bannerman, and James Buchanan (page images at HathiTrust)
The church: its polity and ordinances (American Baptist publication society, 1879), by H. Harvey (page images at HathiTrust)
Traicté de la discipline & police chrestienne (Ian de Tournes, 1562. (Genève, Slatkine Reprints, 1968), by Jean Morély (page images at HathiTrust)
The ecclesiastical polity of the New Testament unfolded : and its points of coincidence or disagreement with prevailing systems indicated (London : Jackson and Walford, 1848., 1848), by Samuel Davidson (page images at HathiTrust)
The ecclesiastical polity of the New Testament : a study for the present crisis in the Church of England (New York : T. Whittaker, 1872), by J. C. Jacoby (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker, with an account of his life and death (University Press, 1841), by Richard Hooker, John Keble, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the laws of ecclesiastical polity, the the first book. (University of Chicago Press, 1950), by Richard Hooker (page images at HathiTrust)
Preface to The laws of ecclesiastical polity. (University Press, 1922), by Richard Hooker (page images at HathiTrust)
The Church of Christ considered, in reference to its members, objects, duties, officers, government, and discipline (Hamilton, Adams, & co., 1837), by George Payne (page images at HathiTrust)
An account of church government and governours, wherein is shewed that the government of the Church of England is most agreeable to that of the primitive church. (J. Wyat, 1710), by Thomas Brett (page images at HathiTrust)
The church member's manual, of ecclesiastical principles, doctrine, and discipline presenting a systematic view of the structure, polity, doctrines, and practices of Christian churches, as taught in the Scriptures. (Gould and Lincoln;, 1857), by William Crowell (page images at HathiTrust)
Congregational independency in contradistinction to episcopacy and Presbyterianism. The church polity of the New Testament (J. Maclehose;, 1864), by Ralph Wardlaw (page images at HathiTrust)
The principles of church polity illustrated by an analysis of modern congregationalism and applied to certain important practical questions in the government of Christian churches. Southworth lectures delivered at Andover theological seminary in the years 1879-1881 (C. Scribner's sons, 1882), by George Trumbull Ladd (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the laws of ecclesiastical polity. Volume two (Book V) (Dent ;, 1907), by Richard Hooker (page images at HathiTrust)
Church-government : Part V : a relation of the English Reformation : and the lawfulness thereof examined by the theses deliver'd in the four former parts. ([s.n.], 1687), by R. H. (page images at HathiTrust)
An introduction to the study of ecclesiastical polity. (Crothers & Korth, 1894), by William Jones Seabury (page images at HathiTrust)
The growth of church institutions (Hodder & Stoughton, 1891), by Edwin Hatch (page images at HathiTrust)
The organization of the early Christian churches : eight lectures delivered before the University of Oxford, in the year 1880, on the foundation of the late Rev. John Bampton (Longmans, Green, 1901), by Edwin Hatch (page images at HathiTrust)
The organization of the early Christian churches. eight lectures delivered before the University of Oxford, in the year 1880, on the foundation of the late Rev. John Bampton ... (Longmans, Green, and co., 1918), by Edwin Hatch (page images at HathiTrust)
Overall's Convocation book (John Henry Parker, 1844), by John Overall and William Sancroft (page images at HathiTrust)
"Interpretations" of the bishops and their influence on Elizabethan episcopal policy (Longmans, Green & co., 1908), by W. P. M. Kennedy (page images at HathiTrust)
Polity of the Augustana Lutheran Church. (Augustana Book Concern, 1952), by A. D. Mattson (page images at HathiTrust)
The government and discipline of the United Presbyterian Church of North America ; Directory for worship of the United Church of North America ; The rules of order in the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church, adopted A.D. 1872 (United Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1880), by United Presbyterian Church of North America (page images at HathiTrust)
The early Christian Fathers : or, Memorials of nine distinguished teachers of the Christian faith during the first three centuries : including their testimony to the three-fold ministry of the church (Alexander V. Blake, 1844), by William M. Carmichael (page images at HathiTrust)
Die Wiederherstellung des echten Protestantismus oder über die Union, die Agende und die bischöfliche Kirchenverfassung (Hoffmann und Campe, 1827), by Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Pustkuchen-Glanzow (page images at HathiTrust)
An enquiry into the constitution, discipline, unity, & worship of the primitive church : that flourished within the first three hundred years after Christ (Seeley, Burnside, and Seeley ;, 1843), by Peter King King (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker: with an account of his life and death (The Clarendon press, 1865), by Richard Hooker, John Spenser, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
Apostlar, profeter och lärare, en historisk studie i den äldsta kyrkans organisation. I. Apostlar ... (P. Lindstedts universitets-bokhandel, 1903), by Joh Adolf Ahlberg (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker : with an account of his life and death (The Claredon press, 1874), by Richard Hooker and Isaac Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker: with an account of his life and death (The Clarendon Press, 1890), by Richard Hooker, John Spenser, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
The church and its organization in primitive and Catholic times; an interpretation of Rudolph Sohnm's Kirchenrecht. (Longmans, Green, 1904), by Walter Lowrie and Rudolf Sohm (page images at HathiTrust)
Church polity: or, The kingdom of Christ, in its internal and external development. (Harrold & Murray, 1849), by J. L. Reynolds (page images at HathiTrust)
Horae decanicae rurales. Being an attempt to illustrate, by a series of notes and extracts, the name and title, the origin, appointment, ant functions, personal and capitular, of rural deans. (J. Bohn, 1835), by William Dansey (page images at HathiTrust)
A treatise on the church of Christ : designed chiefly for the use of students in theology. (Printed for J. G. F. & J. Rivington, 1842), by William Palmer (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of ... vindicating the church of England, as truly christian, and duly reformed: in eight books of ecclesiastical polity. Now compleated, as with the sixth and eighth, so with the seventh, (touching episcopacy, as the primitive, catholick and apostolick government of the church) out of his own manuscripts, never before published. With an account of his holy life, and happy death (Printed by J. Best, for Andrew Crook, 1662), by Richard Hooker and John Gauden (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker : containing eight books of The laws of ecclesiastical polity, and several other treatises, with an index to the whole (Clarendon Press, 1807), by Richard Hooker and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
Presbyterian letters addressed to Bishop Skinner of Aberdeen : on his vindication of primitive truth and order : to which is prefixed a preliminary discourse on the present state of the controversy concerning ecclesiastical government (London : Printed for J. Johnson and A. Brown, 1809., 1809), by Patrick Mitchell and William Skinner (page images at HathiTrust)
Kurze geschichte der kurhessischen kirchenverfassung als einleitung zu einer statistik der evangelischen kirche in Kurhessen. (N.G. Elwert, 1832), by Wilhelm Bach (page images at HathiTrust)
Ecclesiastical polity : its forms and philosophy (Harrison & Luckey, printers, 1847), by A. N. Fillmore (page images at HathiTrust)
The Kentucky revival, or, A short history of the late extraordinary outpouring of the spirit of God in the western states of America : agreeably to Scripture promises and prophecies concerning the latter day : with a brief account of the entrance and progress of what the world call Shakerism : among the subjects of the late revival in Ohio and Kentucky ... (Reprinted by Edward O. Jenkins, No. 114 Nassau Street, 1846), by Richard McNemar and Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Presbytery of Springfield (Ky.) (page images at HathiTrust)
Horae decanicae rurales. Being an attempt to illustrate, by a series of notes and extracts, the name and title, the origin, appointment, and functions, personal and capitular, of rural deans. (J. Bohn, 1835), by William Dansey (page images at HathiTrust)
The church of Christ : a treatise on the nature, powers, ordinances, discipline, and government of the Christian church (Edinburgh : T. T. Clark, 1868., 1868), by James Bannerman (page images at HathiTrust)
The framework of the church : a treatise on church government (Edinburgh : T. & T. Clark, 1890., 1890), by W. D. Killen (page images at HathiTrust)
Shall we have a bishop? Or, The episcopate for the Lutheran church in America (Clarion Steam Job Print., 1893), by J. Kohler (page images at HathiTrust)
Presbyterian polity : with special reference to the relation of Presbytery to vacant churches. an essay, read before the Presbytery of Albany at its session in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., June 9th, 1880 (Geo. C. Riggs, printer, 1880), by John McC. Holmes and N.Y.) State Street Presbyterian Church (Albany (page images at HathiTrust)
Ecclesiastical polity : the government and communion practiced by the Congregational churches in the United States of America, which were reprented by elders and messengers in a National council at Boston, 1865. (Congregational Publishing Society, 1872), by Congregational Churches in the United States. National Council (page images at HathiTrust)
Which is the apostolic church? An inquiry at the oracles of God as to whether any existing form of church government is of divine right (Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1857), by Thomas Witherow and Robert M. Patterson (page images at HathiTrust)
The form of the Christian temple : being a treatise on the constitutions of the New Testament Church (T. & T. Clark, 1889), by Thomas Witherow (page images at HathiTrust)
Elements of policy, civil and ecclesiastical (Printed for J. Morphew, 1716), by Matthias Earbery (page images at HathiTrust)
Ancient Christianity exemplified in the private, domestic, social, and civil life of the primitive Christians, and in the original institutions, offices, ordinances, and rites of the church. (Lippincott, Grambo & Co., 1853), by Lyman Coleman (page images at HathiTrust)
A treatise on the church of Christ : designed chiefly for the use of students in theology. (Printed for J.G.F. & J. Rivington, 1838), by William Palmer (page images at HathiTrust)
An introduction to the fifth book of Hooker's treatise of the laws of ecclesiastical polity (Clarendon Press, 1899), by Francis Paget (page images at HathiTrust)
The antiquities of the Christian church (Andover [Mass.] New York : Gould, Newman & Saxton; Boston : Tappan & Dennett; [etc., etc.], 1841., 1841), by Lyman Coleman, Carl Christian Friedrich Siegel, Georg Friedrich Heinrich Rheinwald, and Johann Christian Wilhelm Augusti (page images at HathiTrust)
Theological institutes : or, A view of the evidences, doctrines, morals, and institutions of Christianity (Lane & Scott, 1850), by Richard Watson (page images at HathiTrust)
Theological institutes : or, A view of the evidences, doctrines, morals, and institutions of Christianity (Lane & Scott, 1851), by Richard Watson and J. M'Clintock (page images at HathiTrust)
Theological institutes : or, A view of the evidences, doctrines, morals, and institutions of Christianity (Carlton & Porter, 1857), by Richard Watson and John McClintock (page images at HathiTrust)
An inquiry into the scriptural view of the constitution of a Christian church, and its relation to the church universal : also into the evidence respecting the alleged fact of apostolical succession (London : Seeley, Burnside, and Seeley, 1846., 1846), by William Albin Garratt (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of Mr. Richard Hooker : in eight books : Of the laws of ecclesiastical polity, with several other treatises and a general index : also, a life of the author (J. Bumpus, 1821), by Richard Hooker and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
The irenicum, or pacificator: being a reconciler as to church differences. (Philadelphia : M. Sorin, 1842., 1842), by Edward Stillingfleet (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the government of churches : a discourse pointing at the primitive form (C. J. Stewart, 1841), by Herbert Thorndike and David Lewis (page images at HathiTrust)
Spiritual despotism. (New-York : Leavitt, Lord & co.; Boston : Crocker & Brewster, 1835., 1835), by Isaac Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
The constitution of the Church of the future : a practical explanation of the correspondance with the Right Honourable William Gladstone, on the German Church, episcopacy, and Jerusalem : with a preface, notes, and the complete correspondance (Longmans, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1847), by Christian Karl Josias Bunsen (page images at HathiTrust)
Aaron's rod blossoming, or, The divine ordinance of church government vindicated ... (Robert Ogle, and Oliver & Boyd, 1844), by George Gillespie (page images at HathiTrust)
An argument for cleansing the sanctuary : delivered in the Presbytery of Philadelphia : being in opposition to the prevailing system of allowing ungodly and irresponsible trustees to manage church property and non-communicants to vote in church elections (Lippincott, Grambo, 1853), by W. L. McCalla (page images at HathiTrust)
An essay on church polity : comprehending an outline of the controversy on ecclesiastical government, and a vindication of the ecclesiastical system of the Methodist Episcopal Church (Lane & Tippett, 1848), by Abel Stevens (page images at HathiTrust)
Theological institutes: or, A view of the evidences, doctrines, morals, and institutions of Christianity (Pub. by B. Waugh and T. Mason, for the Methodist Episcopal church, 1834), by Richard Watson (page images at HathiTrust)
The rights of the Christian church asserted, against the Romish, and all other priests who claim an independent power over it : with a preface concerning the government of the Church of England, as by law establish'd. ([s.n.], 1709), by Matthew Tindal (page images at HathiTrust)
The ecclesiastical polity of the New Testament unfolded : and its points of coincidence or disagreement with prevailing systems indicated (Jackson and Walford, 1854), by Samuel Davidson (page images at HathiTrust)
A demonstration of the truth of that discipline, which Christ hath prescribed in His word, for the government of His church, in all times and places, until the end of the world. <July-November 1588.> (Archibald Constable and co., 1895), by John Udall and Edward Arber (page images at HathiTrust)
A discourse of church-government, wherein the rights of the church, and the supremacy of Christian princes, are vindicated and adjusted. (Printed for J. Knapton [etc.], 1724), by John Potter (page images at HathiTrust)
Irenicum; a weapon salve for the church's wounds; or, The divine right of particular forms of church government, discussed and examined according to the principles of the law of nature, the positive laws of God, the practice of the Apostles, and the primitive church, and the judgment of reformed divines. Whereby a foundation is laid for the church's peace, and the accommodation of our present differences ... (M. Sorin, 1842), by Edward Stillingfleet (page images at HathiTrust)
Letters on the general structure, government, laws and discipline of the church : embracing some remarks on creeds and confessions of faith (Printed for the author by G.K. Harper, 1826), by David Elliott (page images at HathiTrust)
An introduction to the study of ecclesiastical polity. (R.W. Crothers, 1900), by William Jones Seabury (page images at HathiTrust)
The church, its constitution and government (Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1860), by Stuart Mitchell (page images at HathiTrust)
A comparative view of the presbyterian, congregational, and independent forms of church government : being an attempt to trace out the primitive mode from scripture and antiquity (London : T. Hamilton, Paternoster-Row, 1821., 1821), by Joseph Turnbull (page images at HathiTrust)
Theological institutes : or, A view of the evidences, doctrines, morals, and institutions of Christianity (J. & J. Harper, 1830), by Richard Watson (page images at HathiTrust)
Animadversions on the eight theses laid down, and the inferences deduced from them, in a discourse entitl'd Church-Government, part V, lately printed at Oxford. (Printed at the Theater, 1687), by George Smalridge (page images at HathiTrust)
A discourse of church-government; wherein the rights of the church, and the supremacy of Chrisitian princes, are vindicated and adjusted (Printed for Timothy Childe, Robert Knaplock, and Richard Wilkin, 1711), by John Potter (page images at HathiTrust)
Lehrbuch des Kirchenrechts aller christlichen Confessionen (Bei Adolph Marcus, 1854), by Ferdinand Walter (page images at HathiTrust)
The perpetual government of Christ's Church (Oxford : University Press, 1842., 1842), by Thomas Bilson and Robert Eden (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the laws of ecclesiastical polity (J.M. Dent & co.;, 1907), by Richard Hooker (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker : with an account of his life and death (University Press, 1836), by Richard Hooker, Walter Travers, John Keble, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
The ruling eldership of the Christian church (Edinburgh : William Oliphant & Sons, 1844., 1844), by David King and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker, : in eight books of the laws of ecclesiastical polity, (Printed for John Walthoe, George Conyers, James Knapton, Robert Knaplock, J. and B. Sprint ... [and 9 others], 1723), by Richard Hooker, John Strype, Walter Travers, Izaak Walton, and John Gauden (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker, in eight books of Ecclesiastical polity (Printed by R. White, for R. Scot [etc.] and are to be sold by R. Boulter, 1676), by Richard Hooker, Izaak Walton, and John Gauden (page images at HathiTrust)
The cure of church-divisions: or, Directions for weak Christians, to keep them from being dividers, or troublers of the church. With some directions to the pastors, how to deal with such Christians. (Printed for N. Symmons, 1670), by Richard Baxter (page images at HathiTrust)
A survey of the summe of church-discipline. Wherein the way of the churches of New-England is warranted out of the Word, and all exceptions of weight, which are made against it, answered: Whereby also it will appear to the judicious reader, that something more must be said, then yet hath been, before their principles can be shaken, or they should be unsetled in their practice. (Printed by A. M. for John Bellamy, at the Three Golden Lions in Cornhill, near the Royall exchange, 1648), by Thomas Hooker (page images at HathiTrust)
A consideration of certaine controversies at this time agitated in the kingdome of England, concerning the government of the church of God. (printed by G. M. for Tho. Vnderhill at the Bible in Woodstreet., 1645), by Willem Apollonius (page images at HathiTrust)
The ecclesiastical polity and other works of Richard Hooker (Holdworth and Ball, 1830), by Richard Hooker, Benjamin Hanbury, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
Theological institutes, or, A view of the evidences, doctrines, morals, and institutions of Christianity (J. Mason, 1829), by Richard Watson (page images at HathiTrust)
The work of Mr. Richard Hooker, in eight books of the laws of ecclesiastical polity: with several other treatises, and a general index. Also, a life of the author (W. Clarke, 1821), by Richard Hooker and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
Congregationalism : or The polity of independent church viewed in relation to the state and tendencies of modern society (London : Jackson and Walford, 1842., 1842), by Robert Vaughan (page images at HathiTrust)
Die Kirchenverfassung nach Lehre und Recht der Protestanten (T. Bläsing, 1840), by Friedrich Julius Stahl (page images at HathiTrust)
A short vindication of presbytery : with twelve essays on the church (Edinburgh : W.P. Kennedy, 1843., 1843), by George Whytock and Thomas M'Crie (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker (University Press, 1845), by Richard Hooker and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
A treatise on the church of Christ : designed chiefly for the use of students in theology (Printed for J. G. F. & J. Rivington, 1839), by William Palmer (page images at HathiTrust)
Lasciamo stare le cose come stanno, o sia Dissertazione sulla mutabilità poco intesa dai piu' della disciplina ecclesiastica. (G. Ferretti, 1836), by Francescantonio Zaccaria (page images at HathiTrust)
Darstellung der öffentlichen Kirchenverfassung des Königreichs Sachsen nach den neueren Gesetzen und Verordnungen (Joh. Friedr. Hartknoch , 1843), by Karl Gottlieb von Weber (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker : with an account of his life and death (The University press, 1845), by Richard Hooker, John Keble, Walter Travers, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker: with an account of his life and death (The Clarendon Press, 1865), by Richard Hooker, Walter Travers, John Keble, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker : with an account of his life and death (Appleton, 1849), by Richard Hooker, Walter Travers, John Keble, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
The perpetual government of Christ's church (University Press, 1842), by Thomas Bilson and Robert Eden (page images at HathiTrust)
Dissertation on church polity. (A. and C. Black, 1835), by Andrew Coventry Dick (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the laws of ecclesiastical polity. Book I. (Clarendon Press, 1876), by Richard Hooker and R. W. Church (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker (Clarendon Press, 1888), by Richard Hooker, John Keble, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
Ichongraphia, or a model of the primitive congregational way : wherein satisfaction is offered, by unfolding (according to the scriptures) what the right order of the gospel, and way of the saints in the visible worshipping of God is, in the dayes of the New Testament : and how the saints in these dayes may walk up to it, notwithstanding their present hindrances : together with the maine points in controversie, touching the right visible church-state Christ hath instituted under the Gospel, with the extent of church-officers, and power of particular visible churches, and continuance of divine ordinances and institutions under the defections and apostasie of Antichrist (Printed by W.E. for H. Overton, at the entrance into Popes-head Alley, out of Lumbard-stret, 1647), by William Bartlet (page images at HathiTrust)
A defence of the principles of love, which are necessary to the unity and concord of Christians; and are delivered in a book called The cure of church-divisions ... Written to detect and eradicate all love-killing, dividing, and church-destroying principles, passions and practice, and to preserve the weak in this hour of manifold temptation. (Printed for Nevil Simmons ..., 1671), by Richard Baxter (page images at HathiTrust)
Geschichte der evangelischen Kirchenverfassung in Deutschland (Bernh. Tauchnitz, 1851), by Aemilius Ludwig Richter (page images at HathiTrust)
Church polity : a treatise on Christian churches and the Christian ministry (Boston : Graves & Young, 1867., 1867), by Henry J. Ripley (page images at HathiTrust)
Discussions on church principles popish, erastian, and Presbyterian (T. & T. Clark, 1863), by W. Cunningham (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the laws of ecclesiastical polity (The Clarendon press, 1868), by Richard Hooker and R. W. Church (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the laws of ecclesiastical polity. (The Clarendon press, 1905), by Richard Hooker and R. W. Church (page images at HathiTrust)
Die Verfassung der Kirche der Zukunft : praktische Erläuterungen zu dem Briefwechsel über die deutsche Kirche, das Episkopat und Jerusalem : mit Vorwort und vollständigem Briefwechsel (Agentur des Rauhen Hauses, 1845), by Christian Karl Josias Bunsen and W. E. Gladstone (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of Mr. Richard Hooker : containing eight books of the laws of ecclesiastical polity, and several other treatises (T. Tegg, 1843), by Richard Hooker and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
The church member's guide. (Gould and Lincoln, etc., etc., 1855), by John Angell James, Hubbard Winslow, and John Overton Choules (page images at HathiTrust)
Grundsätze evangelisch-lutherischer Kirchenverfassung : eine dogmatisch-kirchenrechtliche Abhandlung (T. Bläsing, 1850), by Joh. Wilh. Friedr. Höfling (page images at HathiTrust)
The duty and the liberty of a Christian church : asserted against popery, Puseyism and Erastianism (J. Johnstone, 1843), by Andrew Gray (page images at HathiTrust)
Four short lectures on church government : comprising, I. The pacific spirit of the Christian : II. Scriptural view of church government : III. The testimony of history, and : IV. The voice of reason on church government (Brewer, McPhail, 1848), by T. Goldsmith (page images at HathiTrust)
Independent or democratic church government : The divinely appointed constitution of the churches of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, being "Carson's reasons for separating from the general Synod of Ulster." (S.A. George, 1868), by G.M. Slaysman and Alexander Carson (page images at HathiTrust)
Protestans egyház-alkotmány tekintettel történeti fejlödésére (A Reformált Fötanoda, 1860), by károl Kerkapoly (page images at HathiTrust)
Ecclesiastical polity (J.M. Dent ;, 1907), by Richard Hooker (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the laws of ecclesiastical polity : y Richard Hooker ... (J.M. Dent & co., 1925), by Richard Hooker (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of Mr. Richard Hooker, containing eight books of the laws of ecclesiastical polity, and several other treatises. (Printed by J. Vincent for T. Tegg, London; [etc., etc.], 1839), by Richard Hooker, John Spenser, Walter Travers, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
Perpetuall government of Christs church (Printed for T. Adams, 1610), by Thomas Bilson (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the lawes of ecclesiastical politie : eight books (Printed by William Stansbye :, 1632), by Richard Hooker, Walter Travers, and John Spenser (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the lawes of ecclesiasticall politie; the sixth and eighth books (Bishop, 1648), by Richard Hooker (page images at HathiTrust)
Unity ovr duty; in twelve considerations humbly presented to the godly, reverend, and learned brethren of the Presbyterian judgement, and the dissenting godly, reverend, and learned brethren, commonly called Independant contending together about chruch government. (Printed by T. Paine for J. Hancock, 1645), by John Price (page images at HathiTrust)
A discourse of church-government: Wherein the rights of the Church and the supremacy of Christian princes, are vindicated and adjusted. (Printed for Tim. Childe, 1707), by John Potter (page images at HathiTrust)
A discourse of ecclesiastical politie: wherein the authority of the civil magistrate over the consciences of subjects in matters of religion is asserted, the mischiefs and inconveniences of toleration are represented, and all pretenses pleaded in behalf of liberty of conscience are fully answered. (Printed for J. Martyn, 1670), by Samuel Parker (page images at HathiTrust)
Théorie du pouvoir politique & religieux dans la société civile, démontrée par le raisonnement et par l'histoire : suivie de la théorie de l'éducation sociale et de l'administration politique. (Librairie Bloud et Barral, 1880), by Louis-Gabriel-Ambroise Bonald (page images at HathiTrust)
Die Didache des Judentums und der Urchristenheit (A. Deichert'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung Nachf, 1908), by Alfred Seeberg (page images at HathiTrust)
Another essay for investigation of the truth, in answer to two questions concerning I. the subject of Baptism, II. the consociation of churches (Printed by Samuel Green and Marmaduke Johnson, 1663), by John Davenport (page images at HathiTrust)
The way to win : successful methods in the local church (Methodist Book Concern, 1915), by Frederick Bohn Fisher (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the laws of ecclesiastical polity (J. M. Dent & sons, ltd.;, 1925), by Richard Hooker (page images at HathiTrust)
A discourse of church government. (printed for Thomas Tegg, 1845), by John Potter and J. C. Crosthwaite (page images at HathiTrust)
Presbyterian government (The Cumberland press, 1907), by John Vant Stephens (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker : with an account of his life and death (D. Appleton, 1844), by Richard Hooker, Walter Travers, John Keble, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
Communion of churches: or, The divine management of gospel-churches by the ordinance of councils, constituted in order according to the Scriptures. As also, the way of bringing all Christian parishes to be particular Reforming Congregationall churches: humbly proposed, as a way which hath so much light from the Scriptures of truth, as that it may lawfully be submitted unto by all; and may, by the blessing of the Lord, be a means of uniting those two holy and eminent parties, the Presbyterians and the Congregationals. As also to prepare for the hoped-for resurrection of the churches; and to propose a way to bring all Christian nations unto an unity of the faith and order of the gospel. (Printed by Marmaduke Johnson, 1665), by John Eliot (page images at HathiTrust)
Rules and forms of procedure in the church courts of the Canada Presbyterian Church adopted and recommended by the General Assembly. (J. Bain, 1872), by Canada Presbyterian Church (page images at HathiTrust)
The authority of a threefold ministry in the church, bishops, priests, and deacons, proved from the New Testament (Printed for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1837), by William Hey (page images at HathiTrust)
A reply to "The apostolic Church, which is it?" of professor Thomas Witherow professor of Church history in Magill College, Londonderry (s.n.], 1877), by Thomas G. Porter and Thomas Witherow (page images at HathiTrust)
An essay on Methodist Church polity (s.n.], 1871), by Thomas Webster (page images at HathiTrust)
Modern methods in church work the gospel renaissance (Westminster Co., 1896), by George Whitefield Mead (page images at HathiTrust)
The scriptural form of church government (J. Campbell;, 1872), by C. C. Stewart (page images at HathiTrust)
Curés et marguilliers le conflit de Notre-Dame : loi des fabriques. ([s.n.], 1891) (page images at HathiTrust)
Rules and forms of procedure in the church courts of the Canada Presbyterian Church adopted ad interim by the Synod. (s.n.], 1865), by Canada Presbyterian Church (page images at HathiTrust)
Four short lectures on church government comprising, I--the pacific spirit of the Christian; II--scriptural view of church government; III--the testimony of history; and, IV--the voice of reason on church government (Brewer, McPhail, 1848), by T. Goldsmith (page images at HathiTrust)
The "Interpretations" of the bishops & their influence on Elizabethan episcopal policy with an appendix of the original documents (Longmans, Green, 1908), by W. P. M. Kennedy (page images at HathiTrust)
Congregational independency in contradistinction to Episcopacy and Presbyterianism the church polity of the New Testament (J. Maclehose ;, 1864), by Ralph Wardlaw (page images at HathiTrust)
Remarks upon a church constitution (s.n.], 1857) (page images at HathiTrust)
The Apostolic Church, which is it? an inquiry at the oracles of God as to whether any existing form of Church government is of divine right (J. Bain, in the 1870s), by Thomas Witherow (page images at HathiTrust)
Droit public de l'église principes généraux (s.n.], 1908), by Louis Adolphe Paquet and Paul-Eugène Roy (page images at HathiTrust)
Droit public de l'église principes generaux (s.n.], 1916), by Louis Adolphe Paquet (page images at HathiTrust)
Ecclesiastical polity (Dent ;, 1907), by Richard Hooker (page images at HathiTrust)
The church and the parish in Massachusetts : usage and law : address delivered at the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the gathering of the First Church in Dedham, Mass. : as observed jointly by the First Parish and the First Congregational Church on November 19th, 1888 (Beacon Press, 1889), by George Edward Ellis and Mass.) First Church (Dedham (page images at HathiTrust)
Geschichte der protestantischen Kirchenverfassung (B.G. Teubner, 1914), by Emil Sehling (page images at HathiTrust)
Verfassung und Verwaltung sämtlicher Religions-genossenschaften in Bayern. (G. J. Manz, 1900), by Isidor Silbernagl (page images at HathiTrust)
Ecclesiastical polity : the government and communion practised by the Congregational churches in the United States of America, which were represented by elders and messengers in a national council at Boston, A.D. 1865. (Congregational Pub. Society, 1872), by Mass.) National Council of Congregational Churches (1865 : Boston (page images at HathiTrust)
A study of Christianity as organized, its ideas and forms (Publishing house of the M.E. church, South, Smith & Lamar, agents, 1910), by John A. Kern (page images at HathiTrust)
Kirchliche Bewegungen der Gegenwart : eine Sammlung von Aktenstücken (Dieterich, 1908), by Friedrich Ludwig Leonhard Wiegand and Alfred Uckeley (page images at HathiTrust)
Das landesherrliche Kirchenregiment (C.G. Lüderitz'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung Carl Habel, 1872), by Hermann Wasserschleben (page images at HathiTrust)
Discussions in church polity. (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1878), by Charles Hodge (page images at HathiTrust)
Die Gesellschaftsverfassung der christlichen Kirchen im Alterthum. Acht Vorlesungen gehalten an der Universität Oxford im Jahre 1880. (Ricker, 1883), by Edwin Hatch and Adolf von Harnack (page images at HathiTrust)
Ecclesiastical politics in the Methodist Episcopal church. A symposium. (Patriotic Publishing Co., 1890), by Charles Parkhurst (page images at HathiTrust)
Der evangelische Sinn unserer Kirchenverfassung (J.C.B. Mohr (Paul Siebeck), 1904), by Erich Foerster (page images at HathiTrust)
Endowed territorial work : its supreme importance to the church and country being the Baird Lecture for 1875 (William Blackwood and Sons, 1875), by William Smith (page images at HathiTrust)
The growth of church institutions (T. Whittaker, 1887), by Edwin Hatch (page images at HathiTrust)
Church institutions, The growth of (Hodder and Stoughton, 1895), by Edwin Hatch (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker (Clarendon Press, 1888), by Richard Hooker, Walter Travers, John Keble, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
Die christliche Gemeindeverfassung im Zeitalter des Neuen Testaments. (Bohn, 1874), by Johann Heinrich Christoph Willibald Beyschlag (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the laws of ecclesiastical polity, book I. (The Clarendon Press, 1896), by Richard Hooker and R. W. Church (page images at HathiTrust)
Theological institutes. (Pub. by W. Waugh and T. Mason, for the Methodist Episcopal church, 1834), by Richard Watson (page images at HathiTrust)
What is modern Romanism? A consideration of such portions of Holy Scripture, as have alleged bearings on the claims of modern Rome. (The Young Churchman Co., 1888), by George F. Seymour (page images at HathiTrust)
The growth of church institutions (New York : Thomas Whittaker, 1887., 1887), by Edwin Hatch (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker : containing eight books of the laws of ecclesiastical polity, and several other treatises; with an index to the whole : to which is prefixed The life of the author (Clarendon Press, 1820), by Richard Hooker and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
An essay on the government & order of a Christian Church, as exhibited in the Holy Scriptures ... (Printed by T. Maccleish and Co.; sold by Ogle & Aikman, 1804), by Adam Melrose (page images at HathiTrust)
Ueber die Hebung des kirchlichen Lebens in der protestantischen Kirche : eine kirchenrechtliche und praktische Erörterung (F. U. Brockhaus, 1842), by Gustav Julius (page images at HathiTrust)
Ueber gewissensfreiheit, lehrfreiheit und über den nationalismus und seine gegner. (Duncker und Humblot, 1830), by Ludw. Fr. Otto Baumgarten-Crusius (page images at HathiTrust)
Kirchenverfassung, lehre und ritus des katholicismus und protestantismus. (K.G. Wagner, 1828), by Henrik Nicolai Clausen and Georg Fries (page images at HathiTrust)
Bible episcopacy, a Bible constituency of the church and Bible church ordinances exhibited. Eight lectures delivered during the spring of 1844, in the Wentworth-street Baptist meeting-house, Charleston, S.C. (Burges, 1844), by Thomas Curtis (page images at HathiTrust)
An inquiry into the ecclesiastical constitution, the origin and character of the church of Christ, and the gospel ministry. Being a complete refutation of all strange notions and sectarian heresies on the subject of the church and ministry. (Published by E. Stevenson & F. A. Owen, agents, for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1856), by R. Abbey and Thomas O. Summers (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker / with an account of his life and death, by Isaac Walton ; arranged by the Rev. John Keble. (D. Appleton, 1870), by Richard Hooker and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of Mr. Richard Hooker (G. Cowie and co. [etc., etc.], 1825), by Richard Hooker, Walter Travers, Izaak Walton, and William Stephen Dobson (page images at HathiTrust)
The church and its polity (T. Nelson, 1879), by Charles Hodge, William Durant, and Archibald Alexander Hodge (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker; with an account of his life and death (D. Appleton, 1854), by Richard Hooker, John Spenser, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
Church organization and methods : a manual for Baptist churches (Sunday School Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 1917), by Selsus E. Tull (page images at HathiTrust)
Kirchenrecht (W. de Gruypter & Co., 1922), by Emil Sehling (page images at HathiTrust)
Making good in the local church (Fleming H. Revell company, 1913), by Ernest Eugene Elliott (page images at HathiTrust)
New Testament churchmanship and the principles upon which it was founded (Longmans, Green and co., 1899), by Henry Yates Satterlee (page images at HathiTrust)
Works. : With an account of his life and death (Oxford University Press, 1845), by Richard Hooker and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
Apologeticall narration of some ministers, formerly in exile : now members of the Assembly of divines. (Printed for Robert Dawlman, 1643), by Thomas Goodwin, Sidrach Simpson, Jeremiah Burroughs, William Bridge, Philip Nye, and Westminster Assembly (1643-1652) (page images at HathiTrust)
Propositions concerning chvrch-government and ordination of ministers. (Printed by E. Tyler, printer to the Kings most Excellent Majesty ;, 1647), by Westminster Assembly (1643-1652) (page images at HathiTrust)
The Kings Majesties answer to the paper delivered in by the reverend divines attending the honourable commissioners concerning church-government. (Printed by E. Griffin, for T. Hewer, 1648), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (page images at HathiTrust)
The iudgement of Doctor Rainoldes touching the originall of episcopacy : more largely confirmed out of antiquity (Printed by G.M. for Thomas Dovvnes, and are to be sold by Wiliam Lee ..., 1641), by James Ussher (page images at HathiTrust)
The reduction of episcopacie unto the form of synodical government received in the ancient church : proposed as an expedient for the compremising of the now differences ... (Printed by T.N. for G.B. and T.C. and are to be sold at the Middle Temple Gate, 1656), by James Ussher (page images at HathiTrust)
Certaine reasons tending to prove the unlawfulnesse and inexpediencie of all diocesan Episcopacy. ([publisher not identified], 1641) (page images at HathiTrust)
Judgement of Doctor Reignolds concerning episcopacy, whether it be Gods ordinance. (Printed by T. Paine, 1641), by John Rainolds (page images at HathiTrust)
Analysis of Watson's theological institutes; designed for the use of students and examining committees. (G. Lane & C.B. Tippett, 1842), by Richard Watson (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker; with an account of his life and death, by Isaac Walton. (D. Appleton, 1851), by Richard Hooker, John Keble, John Spenser, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the House of Lords : in the Abbey Church at Westminster, upon the 27th. of August. 1645 ... Whereunto is added A brotherly examination of some passages of Mr Colemans late printed sermon upon Iob 11. 20. in which hee hath endeavoured to strike at the root of all church-government. (R. Bostock, 1645), by George Gillespie and Great Britain. Parliament (1645) House of Lords (page images at HathiTrust)
Certain brief observations and antiqueries ([publisher not identified], 1644), by John Goodwin, George Gillespie, and Henry Robinson (page images at HathiTrust)
Hooker's polity in modern English : the Ecclesiastical polity, abridged and paraphrased (University Press at the University of the South, 1950), by Richard Hooker and John S. Marshall (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
The Christian monarchy : with special reference to modern problems of church government (Longmans, Green and Co., 1919), by William Crouch (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
Die unterschiede zwischen Lutherischer und reformierter kirchenverfassung. Inaugural-dissertation. (J.H.E. Heinz, 1916), by Robert Müller (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
Discussions in church polity : from the contributions to the "Princeton review" (C. Scribner's, 1878), by Charles Hodge (page images at HathiTrust)
The new mission building for the boards of Home and Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (Elm Street printing, 1895), by Thos. McDougall and Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Boards of Home and Foreign Missions (page images at HathiTrust)
A model of church-government, or, The grounds of the spirituall frame and government of the house of God. (Printed by T.R. and E.M. for J. Bellamy, 1647), by John Dury (page images at HathiTrust)
A vindication of the essence and unity of the church catholike visible and the priority thereof in regard of particular churches : in answer to the objections made against it, both by Mr. John Ellis, Junior, and by that reverend and worthy divine, Mr. Hooker, in his Survey of church discipline (Printed by A[braham] M[iller] for Christopher Meredith ..., 1650), by Samuel Hudson, T. T. Waterman, Edmund Calamy, and Abraham Miller (page images at HathiTrust)
An analysis of the fifth book of Hooker's Ecclesiastical polity : with examination questions (Hall, 1906), by J. Gorle and Richard Hooker (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
The analytics of church government (The Franklin Press Company, 1907), by Robert Woodward Barnwell (page images at HathiTrust)
The exclusive claims of prelacy, stated and refuted: (Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1800), by B. M. Smith (page images at HathiTrust)
An outline of systematic theology (Philadelphia : American Baptist Publication Society, 1895., 1895), by E. H. Johnson and Henry G. Weston (page images at HathiTrust)
The ministry and polity of the Christian church viewed in their scriptural and theological aspects and in relation to principles professed by the Wesleyan Methodists (London : J. Mason, 1854., 1854), by Alfred Barrett (page images at HathiTrust)
An essay on church polity : comprehending an outline of the controversy on ecclesiastical government, and a vindication of the ecclesiastical system of the Methodist Episcopal Church (New York : Lane & Scott, 1850., 1850), by Abel Stevens and George Peck (page images at HathiTrust)
A defence of the principles of love, which are necessary to the unity and concord of Christians, and are delivered in a book called The cure of church-divisions ... (London : Printed for Nevil Simmons, 1671., 1671), by Richard Baxter and Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of that learned and judicious divine Mr. Richard Hooker, containing eight books of the laws of ecclesiastical polity, and several other treatises : To which is prefixed the life of the author, by Isaac Walton. To this edition is subjoined a new index to the whole. (Oxford : Printed at the Clarendon Press, 1793., 1793), by Richard Hooker, John Exon, and Izaak Walton (page images at HathiTrust)
peaceable and temperate plea for Pauls Presbyterie in Scotland (London : Printed for Iohn Bartlet at the gnilt-Cup neare Ste Austins-gate, 1642., 1642), by Samuel Rutherford, Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary), and Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
The apostolic church ; which is it? : An inquiry at the oracles of God as to whether any existing form of church government is of divine right (Belfast : C. Aitchison, 1869., 1869), by Thomas Witherow (page images at HathiTrust)
Parish institutions of Maryland, with illustrations from parish records (Johns Hopkins University, 1883), by Edward Ingle (page images at HathiTrust)
A discourse of church government (London : Printed for Thomas Tegg ..., 1845., 1839), by John Potter and John Clarke Crosthwaite (page images at HathiTrust)
A defence of church-government, exercised in presbyteriall, classicall, & synodall assemblies, according to the practise of the reformed churches : touching I. the power of a particular eldership against those that plead for a meere popular government, specially Mr Ainsvvorth in his Animadversion to Mr Clyft, &c. II. the authority of classes and synods, against the patrons of independencie, answering in this poynt Mr Davenport his Apologeticall reply, &c. and Mr Canne his Churches plea ... (London : Printed by H.A. for Thomas Vnderhill ..., 1641., 1641), by John Paget, Thomas Paget, and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
Of the laws of Ecclesiastical polity, the fifth book (London ; New York : Macmillan, 1902., 1902), by Richard Hooker and Ronald Bayne (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
The growth of church institutions (London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1888., 1888), by Edwin Hatch (page images at HathiTrust)
A treatise on the nature and constitution of the Christian Church : wherein are set forth the form of its government, the extent of its powers, and the limits of our obedience. (New York : Printed by T. and J. Swords, 1803., 1803), by William Stevens (page images at HathiTrust)
Aaron's rod blossoming (London : Printed by E.G. for Richard Whitaker, 1646., 1646), by George Gillespie and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
Hints on the regulation of Christian churches, adapted to the present state of their affairs : to which are added, remarks on the voluntary system, considered in relation to its spiritual importance. (London : Jackson and Walford, 1835., 1835), by Charles Stovel and Baptism Controversy Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
Letters on Church government (Dublin : Graisberry and Campbell, 1812., 1812), by James Bernhard Clinch (page images at HathiTrust)
Church government and church questions (Edinburgh : Duncan Grant, 1869., 1869), by Robert Williamson (page images at HathiTrust)
The Divine right of church government : wherein it is proved, by fair and conclusive arguments, 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 (Paisley : Neilson and Weir, 1799., 1799), by John Owen (page images at HathiTrust)
Discussion on the Trinity, church constitutions and disciplines, and human depravity (Cincinnati : Applegate & co., 1854., 1854), by N. Summerbell, Benn Pitman, and J. M. Flood (page images at HathiTrust)
Discussions in church polity : from the contributions to the "Princeton Review" (New York : Charles Scribner's, [1878], 1878), by Charles Hodge (page images at HathiTrust)
An essay on church government. (Albany : Whiting & Leavenworth, 1801., 1801), by Alexander Miller (page images at HathiTrust)
Ancient Christianity exemplified in the private, domestic, social, and civil life of the primitive Christians : and in the original institutions, offices, ordinances, and rites of the church (Philadelphia : Lippincott, 1875., 1875), by Lyman Coleman (page images at HathiTrust)
The commission and consequent duties of the clergy : in a series of discourses preached before the University of Canbridge, in April, MDCCCXXVI. (London : F. & J. Rivington, 1847., 1847), by Hugh James Rose (page images at HathiTrust)
The Rights of the Christian Church asserted, against the Romish, and all other priests, who claim an independent power over it : with a preface concerning the government of the Church of England, as by law establish'd. (London : [publisher not identified], 1709., 1709), by Matthew Tindal (page images at HathiTrust)
A study of Christianity as organized (Nashville, Tenn. : Cokesbury Press, 1928., 1928), by John A. Kern (page images at HathiTrust)
Weapon-salve for the Churches wounds (Printed for Henry Mortlock ..., 1662), by Edward Stillingfleet (page images at HathiTrust)
The works of Mr. Richard Hooker, (that learned and judicious divine) : in eight books of ecclesiastical polity, compleated out of his own manuscrips; never before published. With an account of his life and death. (Printed by Thomas Newcomb for Andrew Crook ..., 1666), by Richard Hooker, Walter Travers, Izaak Walton, and John Gauden (page images at HathiTrust)
A Copy of a remonstrance lately delivered in to the assembly by Thomas Goodwin, Ierem. Burroughs, William Greenhill, William Bridge, Philip Nie, Sidrach Simson, and William Carter declaring the grounds and reasons of their declining to bring into the assembly their modell of church-government. (London : [s.n.], 1645), by Thomas Goodwin, Jeremiah Burroughs, William Greenhill, William Bridge, Philip Nye, Sidrach Simpson, and W. Carter (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A just apologie for the church of Duckenfield in Cheshire against certain slanderous reports received by Mr. Edwards his overmuch credulite of what may tend to the reproach of those that differ from himselfe in judgement (though but concerning matters meerly of externall order, and things of inferior ally to the substantiall doctrines of faith, and manners) rashly and without further examination of the truth of them, (together with an overplus of his own censures, and uncharitable animadversions) divulged by himselfe in a !--- book of his, intituled, The third part of Gangræna / by Samuel Eaton, teacher & Timothy Taylor, pastour of the Church of God at Duckerfeild ; whereunto also is annexed a letter of a godly minister, Mr. Henry Rootes ... in vindication of himselfe against a sinister and dangerous (yet false and groundlesse) insinuation, contained in the copie of a letter out of Yorkshire, sent unto the aforesaid Mr. Edwards, and by him published to the kingdome. (London : Printed by M.S. for Henry Overton, and are to be sold at his shop ..., 1647), by Samuel Eaton and Timothy Taylor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Antapologia, or, A full answer to the Apologeticall narration of Mr. Goodwin, Mr. Nye, Mr. Sympson, Mr. Burroughs, Mr. Bridge, members of the Assembly of Divines wherein is handled many of the controversies of these times, viz. ... : humbly also submitted to the honourable Houses of Parliament / by Thomas Edwards ... (London : Printed by G.M. for Ralph Smith ..., 1644), by Thomas Edwards (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Communion of churches, or, The divine management of gospel-churches by the ordinance of councils constituted in order according to the Scriptures as also the way of bringing all Christian parishes to be particular Reforming Congregationall Churches, humbly proposed as ... a means of uniting those two holy and eminent parties the Presbyterians and the Congregationals ... / written by John Eliot. (Cambridge [Mass.] : Printed by Marmaduke Johnson, 1665), by John Eliot (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Aarons rod blossoming, or, The divine ordinance of church-government vindicated so as the present Erastian controversie concerning the distinction of civill and ecclesiasticall government, excommunication, and suspension, is fully debated and discussed, from the holy scripture, from the Jewish and Christian antiquities, from the consent of latter writers, from the true nature and rights of magistracy, and from the groundlesnesse of the chief objections made against the Presbyteriall government in point of a domineering arbitrary unlimited power / by George Gillespie ... (London : Printed by E.G. for Richard Whitaker ..., 1646), by George Gillespie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
CXI propositions concerning the ministerie and government of the Church (Edinburgh : Printed by Evan Tyler ..., 1647), by George Gillespie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Master Grimstons argvment concerning bishops with Mr. Seldens answer also severall orders newly made in Parliament concerning chvrch government. ([London? : s.n.], 1641), by Harbottle Grimston and John Selden (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Of the power of the keyes, or, Of binding and loosing (London : Printed for Richard Royston ..., 1651), by Henry Hammond (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Noah's dove, or, An epistle of peace directed to his intirely affected brethren, the Presbiterians and Independants as a probable means for their agreement and vnion / from Sir Iames Harington, Knight. (London : Printed by T.W. for Ed. Husband ..., 1645), by James Harrington (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Animadversions on the eight theses laid down, and the inferences deduced from them in a discourse entitl'd Church-Government part V, lately printed at Oxford (Oxford : Printed at the Theater, 1687), by George Smalridge (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A pacifick discourse of the causes and remedies of the differences about religion, which distract the peace of Christendom (London : Printed for Sam. Smith ..., 1688), by Thomas Smith (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A discourse concerning the power of excommunication in a Christian church, by way of appendix to the Irenicum by Edward Stillingfleet ... (London : Printed for Henry Mortlock ..., 1662), by Edward Stillingfleet (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Irenicum A weapon-salve for the churches wounds, or The divine right of particular forms of church-government : discuss'd and examin'd according to the principles of the law of nature .../ by Edward Stillingfleete ... (London : Printed for Henry Mortlock.., 1662), by Edward Stillingfleet (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A congregational church is a catholike visible church, or, An examination of M. Hudson his vindication concerning the integrality of the catholike visible church wherein also satisfaction is given to what M. Cawdrey writes touching that subject, in his review of M. Hooker's Survey of church discipline / by Samuel Stone ... (London : Printed by Peter Cole ..., 1652), by Samuel Stone, Samuel Mather, and John Cotton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Baxter's book entitul'd The cure of church-divisions answer'd & confuted and he prov'd to be a physitian of no value who hath manifested his folly and weakness in undertaking a work which he hath so little understanding in / by Thomas Taylor. ([London : s.n.], 1671), by Thomas Taylor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Episcopal and Presbyterial government conjoyned proposed as an expedient for the compremising of the differences, and preventing of those troubles about the matter of Church-Government / written in the late times by ... Ja. Usher ... (London : [s.n.], 1679), by James Ussher (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The reduction of episcopacie unto the form of synodical government received in the ancient church proposed in the year 1641 as an expedient for the prevention of those troubles which afterwards did arise about the matter of church-government / by James Usher ; published by Nicholas Bernard. (London : [s.n.], 1658), by James Ussher (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A summarie view of the government both of the old and new testament whereby the episcopall government of Christs church is vindicated out of the rude draughts of Lancelot Andrewes, late Bishop of Winchester : whereunto is prefixed (as a preamble to the whole) a discovery of the causes of the continuance of these contentions touching church-government out of the fragments of Richard Hooker. (Oxford : Printed by Leon Lichfield ..., 1641), by Lancelot Andrewes and Richard Hooker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A tryall of the nevv-church vvay in New-England and in old ... by that learned and godly minister of Christ, John Ball of Whitmore ; penned a little before his death and sent over to the New England ministers, anno 1637, as a reply to an answer of theirs in justification of the said positions ... ; now published ... by William Rathband and Simeon Ash. (London : Printed by T. Paine and M. Simmons for Thomas Underhill ..., 1644), by John Ball, William Rathband, and Simeon Ashe (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A vindicaton of churches, commonly called Independent, or, A briefe answer to two books the one, intituled, Twelve considerable serious questions, touching church-government, the other, Independency examined, unmasked, refuted, &c. : both lately published by William Prinne ... / Henry Burton ... (London : Printed for Henry Overton ..., 1644), by Henry Burton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The apostolical institution of episcopacy demonstrated by Will. Chillingworth ... (London : Printed by E. Cotes ..., M.DC.LXIV [1664]), by William Chillingworth (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A Christian beleefe concerning bishops ([London : s.n.], 1641), by John. Spiritvs est vicarius Christi in terra Northbrooke (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The true nature of a Gospel church and its government ... by the late pious and learned minister of the Gospel, John Owen ... (London : Printed for William Marshall ..., 1689), by John Owen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A defence and continuation of the ecclesiastical politie by way of letter to a friend in London : together with a letter from the author of The friendly debate. (London : Printed by A. Clark for J. Martyn ..., 1671), by Samuel Parker and Simon Patrick (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A discourse of ecclesiastical politie wherein the authority of the civil magistrate over the consciences of subjects in matters of external religion is asserted : the mischiefs and incoveniences of toleration are represented, and all pretenses pleaded in behalf of liberty of conscience are fully answered. (London : Printed for John Martyn ..., 1671), by Samuel Parker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Diotrephes catechised, or, Sixteen important questions touching the ecclesiastical jurisdiction and censures (contradistinct to civill) now eagerly pretended to and challenged by a divine right, by some over-rigid Presbyterians and Independents propounded to both these dissenting parties for the further discovery of truth, the preservation of the civil Christian magistrates interest, and speedier comprimising [sic] of our present unhappy controversies touching church-government ... / proposed, published by W. Prynne ... (London : Printed for Michael Sparkes, 1646), by William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A fvll reply to Certaine briefe observations and anti-queries on Master Prynnes twelve questions about church-government wherein the frivolousnesse, falseness, and grosse mistakes of this anonymous answerer (ashamed of his name) and his weak grounds for independency, and separation, are modestly discovered, reselled : together with certaine briefe animadversions on Mr. Iohn Goodwins Theomachia, in justification of independency examined, and of the ecclesisticall jurisdiction and rights of Parliament, which he fights against / by William Prynne ... (London : Printed by F.L. for Michael Sparke, Senior :, and are to be sold at the Blew-Bible in Green-Arbour, 1644), by William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Twelve considerable serious questions touching chvrch government sadly propounded (out of a reall desire of vnitie and tranquillity in church and state) to all sober-minded Christians, cordially affecting a speedy setled reformation, and brotherly Christian vnion in all our churches and denominations, now miserably wasted with civill unnatuall warres, and deplorably lacerated with ecclesiasticall dissentions / by William Prynne ... (London : Printed by I.D. for Michael Sparke, Senior ..., 1644), by William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An answer to Dr. Stillingfleet's Irenicum by a learned pen. (London : Printed for Richard Janeway ..., 1680), by Gilbert Rule (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The reduction of episcopacie unto the form of synodical government received in the ancient Church:: proposed in the year 1641. as an expedient for the prevention of those troubles, which afterwards did arise about the matter of church-government. / By the most reverend and learned father of our Church Dr. James Usher, late Arch-Bishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland. A true copy set forth by Nicolas Bernard, D.D. preacher to the Honourable Society of Grayes Inne occasioned by an imperfect copy lately printed. (London : Printed by E.C. for R. Royston at the Angel in Ivie-lane, 1656), by James Ussher and Nicholas Bernard (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The picture of independency lively (yet lovingly) delineated: (London : printed by John Macock at Adling-hill, and are to be sold by Michael Spark junior in Green Arbour, 1645), by John Vicars (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A vvord in season: or motives to peace, accomodation, and unity, 'twixt Presbyterian and Independent brethren: Drawn from necessity of duty, necessity of expediency, and from the possibility of atchieving. ([London : printed by J. Macock, for Giles Calvert, dwelling at the black Spred-Eagle at the west end of Pauls, 1646]), by William Walwyn (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An admonition given unto Mr. Saltmarsh:: wherein his great sinne in writing those pamphlets intituled, A new quære, Smoak in the temple, Groanes for liberty, &c. is plainly laid open before him, and charged upon his conscience. Where also among other things spoken of, the calling of the ministers in the reformed churches, is proved to bee according to the Word of God. Imprimatur, Ja: Cranford. (Printed at London : by John Dever & Robert Ibbitson, for Ralph Smith, and are to bee sold at his shop at the signe of the Bible in Cornhill, MDCXLVI. [1646]), by M. W., J. D., and S. B. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A copy of a remonstrance lately delivered in to the Assembly.: By Thomas Goodwin. Ierem: Burroughs. William Greenhill. [brace] William Bridge. Philip Nie. Sidrach Simson. and William Carter. Declaring the grounds and reasons of their declining to bring in to the Assembly, their modell of church-government. (London : [s.n.], Printed in the yeer, 1645), by Westminster Assembly, Thomas Goodwin, William Greenhill, William Bridge, Philip Nye, Sidrach Simpson, W. Carter, and Jeremiah Burroughs (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Soft answers unto hard censures:: relating, I. To a book printed without licence. A full accompt given thereof. II. To my particular calling: 3 offences relating thereunto removed: and the dutie of visiting families and schooles is pressed upon magistrates and ministers, whose duty it is to visite there, enquiring how the governours and governed, do answer their relations, the one commanding, the other obeying in the Lord. III. To the offence given by a book called an Anti-apologie, which I have said, is a great offence to the church of God; and that they, who write as Mr. Edwards does, too many by two, have offended their lord and master, more than Moses did, when he said, ye rebels, for which unadvised speaking (yet the people were little better) though he would, he could not compound with his lord God almighty. ... / By Hezekiah Woodward. ([London] : Printed according to order, for Iohn Hancock; at the entrance into Popes-head Alley, out of Cornhill, 1645), by Ezekias Woodward (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Independencie no schisme. Or, An answer to a scandalous book, entituled, The schismatick sifted: written by Mr. John Vicars.: Which may serve also for a reply to Master Edwards his Gangræna. Wherein is discovered the vanity of those unjust slanders cast upon the dissenting brethren, whom they call Independents. With some hints added about gospel-government. / By M.N. med. pr. (London : Printed for Rob. White, 1646), by Marchamont Nedham (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Irenicum; or, An essay towards a brotherly peace & union, between those of the congregational and presbyterian way;: shewing out of the most learned and renowned divines of the congregational way, that their positions concerning 1. Church matters and members. 2. Church constitution and form. 3. Church state. 4. Church officers and ordination. 5. Church government and censures. 6. Church combinations and synods. 7. Communion with and separation from churches. are sufficient for the establishing a firme and lasting peace between them and the Presbyterians ... In pursuance of the good design begun at the Savoy, where it was agreed, and declared, that such reforming churches as consist of persons sound in the faith, and of conversation becoming the Gospel, ought not to refuse the communion of each other ... Drawn up and published by Discipulus de Tempore Junior. (London : printed for Nathanael Webb and William Grantham, at the black Bear in Pauls Church-yard, near the little north-door, 1659), by Matthew Newcomen and D. T. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The temple measured: or, A brief survey of the temple mystical, which is the instituted church of Christ.: Wherein are solidly and modestly discussed, most of the material questions touching the constitution and government of the visible church militant here on earth. Together with the solution of all sorts of objections which are usually framed against the model and platform of ecclesiastical polity, which is here asserted and maintained. In particular here are debated, the points of so much controversie, touching the unity of the church, the members of the church, the form of the church, and church covenant, the power of the church, the officers of the church, and their power in church-government, the power of magistrates about the church, and some church acts, as admission of members, and other things set down in the table before the book. / By James Noyes teacher of the church at Newbery in New England. (London : Printed for Edmund Paxton, and are to be sold at his shop in Pauls chain, over against the Castle Tavern neer to the Doctors Commons, 1647. [i.e. 1646]), by James Noyes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A dialogue or, discourse betwixt two old acquaintance of contrary opinions,: the way as they were ryding from Northampton neere unto Holmby House, concerning our present government by elders. By O.B. ([London] : Printed for R.K., 1647), by O. B. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A glasse for vveak ey'd citizens: or a vindication of the pious, prudent and peaceable petition (to the Honorable the Lord Mayor, aldermen and commons in Common-Councel assembled) now in agitation,: from the false aspersions and calumniations of a seditious pamphlet, intituled, A dialogue, &c. By one that hath taken, and desires to keep his covenant. Very usefull for all that have subscribed the petition. Published according to order. (London : Printed for Tho: Underhil, at the Bible in Woodstreet, Iune 19. 1646), by and Desires to Keep His Covenant One That Hath Taken (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The order of choosing church-officers:: with a declaration of the calling of the ministers. Also [brace] the elders, and their office. The deacons, and their office. Church-assemblies in generall. Particular elderships in parishes. The order of excommunication. And the greater presbyteries, or classes. [brace] According to the forme of the Presbyterian government. Published according to order. (London : Printed for R.A., 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A defence of church-government, exercised in presbyteriall, classicall, & synodall assemblies; according to the practise of the reformed churches:: touching I. The power of a particular eldership, against those that plead for a meere popular government, specially Mr Ainsvvorth in his Animadversion to Mr Clyft. &c. II. The authority of classes and synods, against the patrons of independencie: answering in this poynt Mr Davenport his Apologeticall reply, &c. and Mr Canne his Churches plea, &c, sent forth first by W. Best, and afterwards for this part of it, under the title of Syons prerogative royall. By Iohn Paget, late able and faithfull pastour of the Reformed English Church in Amsterdam. Hereunto is prefixed an advertisement to the Parliament, wherein are inserted some animadversions on the Cheshire Remonstrance against Presbytery: by T.P. ([Dordrecht] : M DC XLI. Printed by H.A. for Thomas Vnderhill, dwelling at the signe of the Bible, in Woodstreet, London, [1641]), by John Paget and Thomas Paget (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The true copy of a letter: written by Mr. Thomas Parker, a learned and godly minister, in New-England, unto a member of the assembly of divines now at Westminster.: Declaring his judgement touching the government practised in the churches of New-England. Imprimatur. Ja. Cranford. (London : Printed by Richard Cotes, for Ralph Smith, and are to bee sold at his shop, at the sign of the Bible in Cornhill, neere the Royall Exchange, 1644), by Thomas Parker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The city-remonstrance remonstrated. Or An answer to Colonell John Bellamy, his Vindication thereof,: in justification of The moderate reply to the city-remonstrance. / By I.P. (London : Printed by Tho. Paine, for Henry Overton, and are to be sold at his shop at the entring into Popes head alley out of Lumbard street, 1646), by John Price (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A most learned and religious speech spoken by Mr. Pym, at a conference of both Houses of Parliament the 23. of this instant moueth [sic] of Septemb.: Declaring unto them the necessity and benefit of the union of his Majesties three kingdomes, England, Scotland, and Ireland in matters of religion and church-government. Also certaine passages at a comm[i]ttee in the Exchequor Chamber concerning coyning 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 : Printed for Iohn Otwell, 1642), by John Pym and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The Jewes synagogue: or, A treatise concerning the ancient orders and manner of worship used by the Jewes in their synagogue-assemblies.: Gathered out of the sacred scriptures, the Jewish Rabines, and such modern authors, which have been most conversant in the study of Jewish customes. Wherein, by comparing the scriptures in the Old and New Testament together, many truths are fully opened, and sundry controversies about church-government truly and plainly stated. By William Pinchion of Springfeild [sic] in N. England. (London : Printed for John Bellamie, and are to be sold at his shop at the three golden Lions in Cornhill neer the Royall Exchange, 1652), by William Pynchon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A discreet and judicious discourse betweene vvisdome and pietie, two worthy members.: Wherein is declared the power and jurisdiction of Parliaments in their proceedings, and in the alteration of church government. Written by R. P. (Printed at London : [s.n.], 1642), by R. P. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A reply of two of the brethren to A.S.: wherein you have observations on his considerations, annotations, &c. Upon the apologeticall narration. With a plea for libertie of conscience for the apologists church way; against the cavils of the said A. S. formerly called M. S. to A. S. Humbly submitted to the judgements of all rationall, and moderate men in the world. With a short survey of W. R. his Grave confutation of the separation, and some modest, and innocent touches on the letter from Zeland, and Mr. Parker's from New-England. (London : Printed by M. Simmons, for H. Overton, 1644), by Thomas Parker and Adam Steuart (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The tabernacle of God with men, or, The visible church reformed a discourse of the matter and discipline of the visible church, tending to reformation / by Richard Resbury ... (London printed : [s.n.], 1649), by Richard Resbury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The beauty of Godly government in a church reformed: or a platforme of government consonant to the word of truth, and the purest reformed churches. Shewing also, the great good that comes thereby, the great evils that it freeth us from. With the two maine objections answered, which are objected by some of the laitie, and some of the clergie. Whereunto is added. A short parrallell betweene the presbyterian and prelatian government. Published for such as are not well acquainted with it. ([London : s.n.], Printed, Anno Dom. 1641 [i.e. 1642]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The gospel-pattern for the government of gospel-churches together with queries made on the assembly-propositions presented to the high court of Parliament / by the unworthiest of the gospel-ministers, John Brayne. (London : Printed for George Whitington, 1649), by John Brayne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Conscience caution'd, & so set at libertie.: Also a further ansvver to the city remonstrance. At the end there is also a petition of the authors; and one of the clergies by a prosopoeia. ([London : s.n.], Printed, anno Dom. 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A brief discourse proving independency, in church-government, destructive to the positive lawes of this kingdome, and inconsistent therewith.: By Robert Derham, of Grayes Inne, Barrister. Published according to order. (London : Printed for Thomas Bates, at the Maidenhead on Snow-hill, neere Holborne Conduit, 1646), by Robert Derham (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Appeale to every impartiall, judicious, and godly reader (London : Printed for Francis Coules, and Henry Twyford, Anno Dom. 1644), by Calybute Downing (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Laws, etc. (London : Printed for Iohn Wright at the Kings Head in the old Bayley, 1646), by England and Wales (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Directions of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament,: after advise had with the Assembly of Divines, for the electing and choosing of ruling-elders in all the congregations, and in the classicall assemblies for the cities of London and Westminster, and the severall counties of the kingdom. For the speedy setling of the presbyteriall-government. Die Martis, 19 Aug. 1645. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that these directions for electing of elders in particular congregations, and classicall assemblies, be forthwith printed and published. J. Brown, Cler. Parliamentorum. (London : Printed for John Wright at the signe of the Kings-head in the Old-baily, August 20. 1645), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The Kings Majesties answer to the paper delivered in by the reverend divines attending the honourable commissioners concerning church-government. Published by authority.: (London : Printed by E. Griffin, for T. Hewer, 12 October. 1648), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I), Charles King of England, and Westminster Assembly (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A case of conscience resolved.: Wherein it is cleared, that the King may without impeachment to his oath, touching the clergy at coronation, consent to the abrogation of episcopacy. And the objections against it in two learned treatises, printed at Oxford, fully answered. / By John Geree Master of Arts, and preacher of the word of God at St. Albans. Published acording to order. (London : Printed by Matthew Simmons, for John Bartlet, at the Guilt-Cup at Austines-Gate, 1646), by John Geree (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Certain briefe observations and antiquæries: on Master Prin's Twelve questions about church-government.: Wherein is modestly showne, how un-usefull and frivolous they are, how bitter and unchristian in censuring that way; whereas there are no reasons brought to contradict it. By a well-willer to the truth, and Master Prin. ([London? : s.n.], Printed in the yeare 1644), by John Goodwin and Henry Robinson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A modest offer of some meet considerations tendered to the learned prolocutor, and the rest of the Assembly of Divines, met at Westminster,: 1644. Concerning a form of church-government. By Jos. Hall, D.D. late Bishop of Norwich. (London : re-printed and are to be sold by Tho. Basset, in St. Dunstans Church-yard in Fleet-street, 1660), by Joseph Hall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Considerations of present use concerning the danger resulting from the change of our church-government.: By H.H. D.D. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeere 1646), by Henry Hammond (HTML at EEBO TCP)
His Majesties gracious message to the citizens of London, and His now and finall propositions for peace. to be forthwith published, throughout the severall wards and parishes, within the cities of London and Westminster, Middlesex, Surrey and parts adjacent. With His royall promise and grant to be by him enacted, and His further concessions and resolution to both Houses. Signed Charles Rex. Expressed in a letter from Newport October 25. 1648. Also, two letters from the nobility of Scotland, to the Kings Majesty, and the Prince of Wales.: (London : Printed for Robert Williamson, 1648), by Charles King of England, W. Ruswel, and England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A vindication of the essence and unity of the church catholike visible, and the priority thereof in regard of particular churches in answer to the objections made against it, both by Mr. John Ellis, Junior, and by that reverend and worthy divine, Mr. Hooker, in his Survey of church discipline / by Samuel Hudson ... (London : Printed by A.M. for Christopher Meredith ..., 1650), by Samuel Hudson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A plea for Christian magistracie: or, An answer to some passages in Mr. Gillespies sermon, against Mr. Coleman.: As also to the brotherly examination of some passages of Mr. Colemans late printed sermon, upon Job 11.20. In which the reverend and learned commissioner affirmeth, he hath endeavoured to strike at the root of all church government. VVherein the argumentative part of the controversie is calmely and mildly, without any personall reflections, prosecuted. / By William Hussey, minister of the Gospell, at Chesilhurst in Kent. (London : Printed for John Saywell, and are to bee sold at his shop at the signe of the Starre in Little Brittaine, 1646 [i.e. 1645]), by William Hussey (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The angel of the Church of Ephesus no bishop of Ephesus,: distinguished in order from, and superior in power to a presbyter. As it was lately delivered in a collation before the Reverend Assembly of divines. By Constant Jessop Minister of the Word at Fifeild in Essex. Imprimatur Charles Herle. (London : Printed by G. M. for Christopher Meredith at the Signe of the Crane in Pauls Church-yard, 1644), by Constantine Jessop (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A moderate answer vnto Dr. Bastvvicks book; called Independency not Gods ordinance.: Wherein is declared the manner how some churches in this city were gathered, and upon what tearmes their members were admitted; that so both the Dr. and the reader may judge, how near some beleevers who walk together in the fellowship of the gospell, do come in their practice to these apostolicall rules which are propounded by the Dr. as Gods method in gethering churches and admitting members. / By Hanserd Knollys. Printed and published according to order. Imprimatur, Ja: Cranford. (London : Printed by Iane Coe., 1645), by Hanserd Knollys (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The last vvill and testament of Sir James Independent.: Who lyeth now dangerously sick of a disease, called by some, the resolution of the Parliament and citie, to oppose their mutinous army; by others, the impossibilitie of Independencie. With his confession, admonition, and legacies left to his deare children, in and about the Citie of London. With his death, buriall, and epitaph. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare 1647) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The Antichristian Presbyter: or, Antichrist transformed;: Assuming the nevv shape of a Reformed Presbyter, as his last and subtlest disguise to deceive the nations. / By Richard Laurence, Marshal-Generall. ([London] : Printed for the timly information of the people, 1647), by Richard Lawrence (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The wolf stript of his sheeps clothing or The antichristian clergy-man turn'd right side outwards.: Wherein is briefly discovered and layd open their subtile and wicked wayes and practises to deceive and destroy not only private people, or particular societies, but whole nation and kingdoms, and all under the plausible vizzard of reformation, church-government, punishing of hereticks and sectaries. / By R. Lavvrance Marshal General. (London : [s.n.], Printed in the year 1647), by Richard Lawrence (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The nevv quere, and determination upon it, by Mr. Saltmarsh lately published, to retard the establishment of the Presbyteriall government, examined,: and shewed to be unseasonable, unsound, and opposite to the principles of true religion, and state. Whereunto is annexed a censure of what he hath produced to the same purpose, in his other, and later booke, which he calleth The opening of Master Prinnes Vindication. And an apologeticall narrative of the late petition of the Common Councell and ministers of London to the Honourable Houses of Parliament, with a justification of them from the calumny of the weekly pamphleters. / By John Ley, one of the Assembly of Divines at Westminster. (London : Printed for C. Meredith at the Crane in Pauls Church-yard, 1646 [i.e. 1645]), by John Ley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Of the subject of church power in whom it resides, its force, extent, and execution, that it opposes not civil government in any one instance of it / by Simon Lowth ... (London : Printed for Benj. Tooke ..., 1685), by Simon Lowth (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A discussion of the lawfulness of a pastor's acting as an officer in other churches besides that which he is specially called to take the oversight of by the late Reverend Mr. Nathanael Mather. (London : Printed for Nath. Hiller ..., MDCXCVIII [1698]), by Nathanael Mather (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The difference about church government ended:: by taking away the distinction of government into ecclesiasticall and civill: and proving the government of the civill magistrate onely sufficient in a Christian kingdom. / Written by one that by making peace, prefers to be called a blessed childe of God, before preeminence in this world. J.M. D. D. Published according to order. (London : Printed by R.L. for William Leake, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Crowne in Fleetstreet between the two Temple gates, 1646), by Jasper Mayne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A moderate answer to Mr. Prins full reply to certaine observations on his first twelve questions:: vvherein all his reasons and objections are candidly examined and refuted. A short description of the congregationall way discovered. Some arguments for indulgence to tender consciences modestly propounded. By the same author. (London : Printed for Benjamin Allen, and are to be sold at his shop in Popes head Alley at the signe of the Crowne, 1645), by John Goodwin and Henry Robinson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Christianity indeed, or, The well-disciplin'd Christian the delight of Christ shewing how believers in Christ ought to go in and out each before other in gospel-order, governing and being governed as the children of one Father / by Fr. Stanley. (London : Printed for Francis Smith ..., [1667?]), by Fr. Stanley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Some observations and annotations upon the Apologeticall narration, humbly submitted to the Honourable Houses of Parliament;: the most reverend and learned Divines of the Assembly, and all the Protestant Churches here in this island, and abroad. (London : Printed for Christopher Meredith, and are to be sold in Pauls Church-yard at the sign of the Crane, 1643), by Adam Steuart (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The supreme povver of Christian states vindicated against the insolent pretences of Guillielmus Apollonii, or A translation of a book intituled, Grallæ, seu vere puerilis cothurnus sapientiæ, &c.: Or, the stilts, or most childish chapin of knowledge upon which William Appolonius of Trever, and minister of the church of Middleburgh boasts, among such as are ignorant, in his patcht rhapsodies, which hee set forth concerning supreame power and jurisdiction in matters of religion. Against the book of the most famous Dr. Nicholaus Vedelius, intituled Of the episcopacy of Constantine the Great. (Printed at London : For George Whittington at the Blew Anchor in ..., [1647]), by Nicolaus Vedel (HTML at EEBO TCP)
To the Honourable Committee of Kent ([S.l. : s.n., 1645]), by T. B. (Thomas Belke) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Palæmon, or, The grand reconciler composing the great difference and disputes about church-government and discovering the primitive government of churches, built upon the Word of God, and the practice of the apostles / compiled by one who labours for the peace of the church. ([London : s.n.], 1646), by T. N. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Of the government of churches;: a discourse pointing at the primitive form. ([Cambridge] : Printed by Roger Daniel, printer to the Universitie of Cambridge, 1641), by Herbert Thorndike (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The picture of Independency lively (yet lovingly) delineated.: By John Vicars. (London : Printed by John Macock at Adling-hill, and are to be sold by Michael Spark junior in Green Arbour, 1645), by John Vicars (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A helpe to the right understanding of a discourse concerning independency.: Lately published by William Pryn of Lincolnes Inne, Esquire. ([London : s.n.], Printed Anno Dom. 1644. [i.e. 1645]), by William Walwyn (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A brief narration of the practices of the churches in New-England.: Written in private to one that desired information therein; by an inhabitant there, a friend to truth and peace. Published according to order. (London : Printed by Matth. Simmons for John Rothwell, and are to be sold at his shop, at the signe of the Sunne in Pauls Church-yard, 1645), by Thomas Weld (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The papers which passed at Nevv-Castle betwixt His Sacred Majestie and Mr Al: Henderson:: concerning the change of church-government. Anno Dom. 1646. (London : Printed [by John Grismond] for R: Royston, at the Angel in Ivie-lane, 1649), by King Charles I of England, Alexander Henderson, and William Marshall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The vnlavvfulnes and danger of limited prelacie,: or Perpetuall precidencie in the Church, briefly discovered. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare 1641), by Alexander Henderson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An examination of sundry Scriptures alleadged by our brethren, in defence of some particulars of their church-way.: Humbly submitted to the sight and censure of any judicious divine: especially of such of the reverend godly-learned Assembly as vouchsafe to read it. By R. Hollingworth, M.A. of Magd. Col. Camb. Imprimatur, Ja. Cranford. Decemb. 17. 1644. (London : Printed by J.R. for Tho. Smith, and are to be sold at his shop at Manchester, 1645), by Richard Hollingworth (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Certain briefe treatises written by diverse learned men, concerning the ancient and moderne government of the church : wherein both the primitive institution of episcopacie is maintained, and the lawfulnesse of the ordination of the Protestant ministers beyond the seas likewise defended, the particulars whereof are set downe in the leafe following. (Oxford : Printed by Leonard Lichfield ..., 1641) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A copy of an address by the Bishop of Oxon to be subscribed by the clergy of his diociss, with the reasons for the subscription to the address, and the reasons against it. ([London? : s.n.], 1687) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The churches resurrection, or, The creating of the new heavens written by an unworthy gospel-minister, John Bryan. (London : Printed for George Whittington, 1649), by John Brayne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The inconsistencie of the independent way, with Scripture and it self. Manifested in a threefold discourse, I. Vindicia vindiciarum, with M. Cotton. II. A review of M. Hookers Survey of church-discipline. The first part. III. A diatribe with the same M. Hooker concerning baptism of infants of non-confederate parents, cap. 2. Of his third part. / By Daniel Cawdrey ... (London, : Printed by A. Miller for Christopher Meredith at the Sign of the Crane in Pauls Church-yard, MDCLI [1651]), by Daniel Cawdrey (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Selections. 1684 (London : Printed for Thomas Parkhurst ..., 1684), by John Corbet (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The vvay of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The vvay of churches walking in brotherly equalitie, or co-ordination, without subjection of one church to another measured and examined bythe golden reed of the sanctuary, containing a full declaration of the church-way in all particulars / by Mr. J. Cotton ... (London : Printed by Matthew Simmons ..., 1645), by John Cotton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The copy of a letter sent by Mr. D.T. to Mr. John Vicars (Mr. Prynns second) in answer to his letter sent by him to Mr. John Goodwin. ([London : s.n., 1644 or 5?]), by D. T. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Another essay for investigation of the truth in answer to two questions concerning I. the subject of Baptism, II. the consociation of churches / by John Davenport ... (Cambridge : Printed by Samuel Green and Marmaduke Johnson, 1663), by John Davenport (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A gospel-church, or, God's holy temple opened wherein is shewed from the scriptures ... / by Stephen Ford ... (London : [s.n.], 1675), by Stephen Ford (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Blessed unions an union with the Son of God by Faith, and an union in the Church of God by love, importunately pressed in a discourse which makes divers offers for those unions : together with a copy of those articles where-upon a most happy union ha's been lately made between those two eminent parties in England, which have now changed the names of Presbyterians and Congregationals, for that of United Brethren / by Cotton Mather. (Boston : Printed by B. Green and J. Allen for Samuel Phillips, 1692), by Cotton Mather (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A Pair of spectacles, very useful, and needful, for all those that read Mr. Baxters Catholick charity, in his book called the Cure of church divisions, that so they may see and understand what they read, and not be led away with errour instead of truth. / Written by a Lover of truth and peace, and of all the people of peace. ([S.l. : s.n.], Printed in the year, 1670) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Somewhat relating to church-government, wherein the necessity, usefulness, and blessed effects of the true church-government, is here and there hinted at; and this clearly manifested ... as also remarks upon some passages in a late book, entituled, Anti-christ's transformations within, discovered by the light within ... to which is added, some mis-representations of me concerning church-government, cleared ... / Written in obedience to Him that is true ... by Isaac Penington. (London Printed : Sold by Benjamin Clark ..., 1681), by Isaac Penington (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Presbytery popish, not episcopacy by way of epistolary discourse to a person of a misperswasion leading presbytery to the school of repentance rather than to continue in the seat of the scornful / by H.E. (London : Printed for Philemon Stephens the younger ..., 1661), by Hugh Edmonds (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A Fvll and faithfvll accompt of the passages betwixt the parish of Michaels Cornehill (met in a vestry) the ministers and elders of the fourth classis of the province of London, and Mr. J. Symonds, late of Roterdam in Holland touching his admission to the expository lecture in that parish in the room of Mr. Burroughs deceased : published, in the name, and by the unanimous consent of the classes met at the vestry of Mary-ax-Hill, Febr. 1. 1646 as a remedy against the manifold misreports and censures to confidently delivered by some, and too credulously received by others, concerning the beginning, proceeding and conclusion of that motion : at a meeting of the fourth classis, Feb. 1. 1646 : resolved upon the question, nemine contradicente, that this vindication of the vestry of Michaels Cornhill, and the fourth classis of the province of London, concerning the motion of Mr. Symonds to bee lecturer in that parish, bee presented to some of the licencers for the presse, and forthwith printed / subscribed by order of the fourth classis, by W. Wickins ... (London : Printed by Rich. Cotes, 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The doctrine of the church, to which is committed the keyes of the kingdome of Heaven. Wherein is demonstrated by way of question and answer, what a visible church is, according to the order of the Gospel: and what officers, members, worship and government, Christ hath ordayned in the New Testament. / by ... John Cotton ... (London: : Printed for Samuel Satterthwaite, at the signe of the Black Bull in Budget Row., 1642), by John Cotton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Of the constitution, right, order, and government of the churches of Christ by Tho. Goodwin ... (London : Printed by Tho. Snowden for T.G., 1696), by Thomas Goodwin (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Animadversions on the late very reverend Mr. Corbet's Remains, and humble endeavour as also, concerning justification against the late worthy Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Truman, and Dr. Owen / by J.Y. (London : Printed by J.A. for Joseph Collier ..., 1685), by J. Y. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The constitution of a Christian church illustrated in a sermon at the opening of Christ-Church in Cambridge on Thursday 15 October, MDCCLXI. / By East Apthorp, M.A. late Fellow of Jesus College in the University of Cambridge. ; [Three lines of quotations] (Boston: : Printed by Green and Russell, at their office in Queen-Street., MDCCLXI. [1761]), by East Apthorp and Francis Bernard (HTML at Evans TCP)
A Fish caught in his own net. An examination of nine sermons, from Matt. 16. 18. published last year, by Mr Joseph Fish of Stonington; wherein he labours to prove, that those called standing churches in New-England, are built upon the rock, and upon the same principles with the first fathers of this country: and that Separates and Baptists are joining with the gates of hell against them. : In answer to which; many of his mistakes are corrected; the constitution of those churches opened; the testimonies of prophets and apostles, and also of many of those fathers are produced, which as plainly condemn his plan, as any Separate or Baptist can do. / By Isaac Backus. Pastor of a church of Christ in Middleborough. ; [Six lines of quotations] (Boston: : Printed by Edes and Gill, in Queen-Street,, MDCCLXVIII. [1768]), by Isaac Backus (HTML at Evans TCP)
A discourse, concerning the materials, the manner of building, and power of organizing of the church of Christ; with the true difference and exact limits between civil and ecclesiastical government; and also what are, and what are not just reasons for separation. : Together with, an address to Joseph Fish, A.M. Pastor of a church in Stonington, occasioned by his late piece called The examiner examined. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; Designed to correct what has been amiss on both sides, and to point out the way wherein we should go. (Boston: : Printed by John Boyles, in Marlborough-Street., MDCCLXXIII. [1773]), by Isaac Backus (HTML at Evans TCP)
Platform of church discipline. Selections ([Boston? : Printed by B. Green and J. Allen?, 1700?]), by Cambridge Synod and Cotton Mather (HTML at Evans TCP)
A treatise on church-government, in three parts: being, I. A narrative of the late troubles and transactions in the church in Boston, in the Massachusetts. II. Some remarks on Mr. Adams's sermon, preached there August 26, 1772. With an appendix, being some remarks on an account in the Boston evening-post, December 28, 1772, of the dismission of a minister at Grafton, III. On councils, their business, authority and use. With an essay on ministers negativing the votes of the church, and shewing where the keys of the church are. / By a neighbour. ; [Four lines from Luke] (Boston: : Printed by John Boyles, in Marlborough-Street., MDCCLXXIII. [1773]), by Ebenezer Chaplin, John Whetcomb, and Asa Whetcomb (HTML at Evans TCP)
A manifesto or declaration, set forth by the undertakers of the new church now erected in Boston in New-England, November 17. 1699. ([Boston : Printed by B. Green and J. Allen?, 1699?]), by Benjamin Colman (HTML at Evans TCP)
Observations upon the congregational plan of church government, particularly as it respects the choice and removal of church-officers, supported by the testimony of the fathers of New-England, and unanimously offered to the consideration of the churches, by the Convention of the Ministers of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, at their annual meeting in Boston, May 26, 1773, and continued by adjournment to July 23. (Boston: : Printed and sold by John Boyle, next door to the Three Doves in Marlborough-Street., 1773), by Convention of Congregational Ministers of Massachusetts (HTML at Evans TCP)
A treatise I. Of faith. II. Twelve fundamental articles of Christian religion. III. A doctrinal conclusion. IV. Questions and answers upon church-government. Taken from written copies long since delivered by the late Reverend Mr. John Cotton, teacher of the First Church in Boston, in New-England. ([Boston] : Printed [by Bartholemew Green?], in the year 1713), by John Cotton (HTML at Evans TCP)
Sermons on church government. In reply to a discourse on that subject, delivered a few days before, from the same desk, by the Rev. Mr. Ross. Preached at Newtown, December 19. A.D. 1773. : To which is added, a brief view of the Scripture texts, subjoined to some of the most exceptionable articles in the Say-Brook Platform, shewing them to be very impertinent to the purpose of consociated connection and authority. : And also an appendix, in which an account is given of the essential facts, relative to the conduct of the consociated council, towards the pastor, and First Church of Christ in Newtown. / By David Judson, A.M. Pastor of the Congregational Church of Christ in Newtown. ; [Two lines from Paul] (New-Haven; : Printed and sold by T. & S. Green, near the college., [1774]), by David Judson (HTML at Evans TCP)
The order of the Gospel, professed and practised by the churches of Christ in New England, justified, by the Scripture, and by the writings of many learned men, both ancient and modern divines; in answer to several questions, relating to church discipline / by Increase Mather, president of Harvard Colledge in Cambridge, and teacher of a church at Boston in New England. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts] (Boston, : Printed by B. Green, & J. Allen, for Benjamin Eliot, at his shop under the west end of the Town-House,, 1700), by Increase Mather (HTML at Evans TCP)
The churches quarrel espoused, or, A reply in satyre, to certain proposals made, in answer to this question, What further steps are to be taken, that the councils may have due constitution and efficacy in supporting, preserving and well ordering the interest of the churches in the country? [Five lines of quotations] ([New York] : Printed and sold by William Bradford in N. York,, 1713), by John Wise (HTML at Evans TCP)
A vindication of the government of New-England churches. Drawn from antiquity; the light of nature; Holy Scripture; its noble nature; and from the dignity Divine Providence has put upon it. / By John Wise A.M. Pastor to a church in Ipswich. ; [Seven lines of Scripture texts] (Boston, : Printed by J. Allen, for N. Boone, at the Sign of the Bible in Cornhill,, 1717), by John Wise, John Higginson, and William Hubbard (HTML at Evans TCP)
A vindication of the government of New-England churches. Drawn from antiquity; the light of nature; Holy Scripture; it's noble nature; and from the dignity Divine Providence has put upon it. / By John Wise, A.M. Pastor to a church in Ipswich. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts] (Boston: : Printed and sold by John Boyles, in Marlboro'-Street., MDCCLXXII. [1772]), by John Wise, John Higginson, William Hubbard, John White, Mass.) Platform of church discipline Cambridge Synod (1646-1648 : Cambridge, and Boston Synod (1679-1680). Confession of faith (HTML at Evans TCP)

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