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Filed under: Church -- Early works to 1800- Disputationum Roberti Bellarmini, politani, S.J. : De controversiis Christianae fidei adversus hujus temporis haereticos. (Edente Natale Battezzati, 1857), by Roberto Francesco Romolo Bellarmino (page images at HathiTrust)
- Index controversiarum fidei ex Sacris Scripturis (Apud Joannem Nicolaum, 1648), by Samuel Maresius and Jacobus Tirinus (page images at HathiTrust)
- A little stone pretended to be out of the mountain, tried and found to be a counterfeit : or, An examination and refutation of Mr. Lockyer's lecture concerning the visible church ... (Edinburgh : Printed by Andro Anderson, 1654., 1654), by James Wood, Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary), and Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- A Discourse of the visible and invisible church of Christ : in which it is shewn that the powers claim'd by the officers of the visible church are not inconsistent with the supremacy of Christ as head, or with the rights and liberties of Christians as members of the invisible church. (London : Printed for Tho. Woodward, 1719., 1719), by John Rogers (page images at HathiTrust)
- Zions rjghts and babels rvine, or, The Church restored to her primitive lustre a treatise concerning the essence and subsistence of the christian church defecated and purged from the dregges of erroneous humane invention and erected by the vnerrable patterne of the Word of God / by William Fenwick. (London : Printed by A. N. for Lawrence Blacklocke and Edw. Husbands ..., 1642), by William Fenwick (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An exact enqviry after ancient truths, both in scripture and fathers touching the subsistence of the Church of God, digested into three parts : viz. I. True worship. II. Dominion, or divine jurisdiction. III. Discipline, reduced from our father Adams time, through all ages, to these present times ... / by W. Fenwick ... (London : Printed for Edw. Husbands and Lawrence Blaiklock, 1643), by William Fenwick (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Of the Church fiue bookes. By Richard Field Doctor of Diuinity and sometimes Deane of Glocester. (At Oxford : Imprinted by VVilliam Turner, printer to the famous Vniuersity, 1628), by Richard Field and Nathaniel Field (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A lerned epistle of M. Iohn Fraser: Bachler of Diuinitie to the ministers of Great Britanie Wherin he sheweth that no man ought to subscribe to their confession of faith. And that their presumed authorite to excommunicate anie man, especially Catholiques, is vaine and foolish. ([Douai : Printed by L. Kellam] Permissu superiorum, 1605), by John Fraser (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Commentaries upon the Apostles Creed. Book 12 (London : Printed by M[iles] F[lesher] for Iohn Clarke, and are to be sold at his shop vnder St. Peters Church in Cornehill, 1627), by Thomas Jackson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Salomon or A treatise declaring the state of the kingdome of Israel, as it was in the daies of Salomon Whereunto is annexed another treatise, of the Church: or more particularly, of the right constitution of a Church. (London : Printed by Robert Robinson for Robert Dexter, 1596), by Thomas Morton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Tvventy nine lectures of the Church very necessary for the consolation and support of Gods Church, especially in these times: wherein is handled, first, in generall concerning first, the name; secondly, the titles; thirdly, the nature, fourthly, the diuision of the true Church: secondly, of the visible Church ... and lastly, the application of it to all Churches in the world so farre as they are knowne to vs. By that learned and faithfull preacher, Master Iohn Randall, Batchelor of Diuinity, pastor of Saint Andrewes Hubbart in little Eastcheape, London, and sometimes fellow of Lincolne Colledge in Oxford. Published by the coppie perfected and giuen by the author in his life time; carefully preserued and adorned with notes in the margent, by the late faithfull minister of Christ, Master William Holbrooke. (London : Imprinted by Felix Kyngston for Nathanael Newbery, at the Starre in Popes-head Alley, 1631), by John Randall and William Holbrooke (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Here begynnethe the lanterne of lyght. ([Imprynted at London : In Fletestrete, by me Robert Redman, dwellyng at the sygne of the George, nexte to Saynt Dunstones church, [1535?]]), by John Grime and William Hardy (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A treatie of the churche conteining a true discourse, to knowe the true church by, and to discerne it from the Romish church, and all other false assemblies, or counterfet congregations / vvritten by M. Bertrande de Loque ... ; and faithfully translated out of French into English, by T.VV. (Imprinted at London : For Richard Langton, dwelling in Swythins Lane, and there they are to be solde, 1581), by Bertrand de Loque and T. W. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Treatise of the church. (Imprinted at London : By Christopher Barker, printer to the Queenes Maiestie, Anno. Dom. 1579), by Philippe de Mornay and John Fielde (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A godlie treatise of the Church. Written by Robert Some.. (Londini : Impensis Geor. Bishop., 1582.), by Robert Some (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A speedy remedie against spirituall incontinencie Shewing it to be sinfull in any, to heare a false ministrie. With a briefe description of a true Church of Christ. ([Amsterdam] : Printed [at the Cloppenburg Press] in the time of Parliament, anno Dom. 1640 [i.e. 1641]), by fl. 1641 L. F. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Filed under: Christian union -- Early works to 1800- Historia syncretistica, das ist, Christliches wolgegründetes Bedencken über den Lieben Kirchen-Frieden und Christliche Einigkeit in der heilsamen Lehre der himmlischen Wahrheit (s.n.], 1685), by Abraham Calov (page images at HathiTrust)
- A letter to Anonymus : in answer to his Three letters to Dr. Sherlock about church-communion. (Printed for Fincham Gardiner, at the White Horse in Ludgate-street, 1683), by William Sherlock (page images at HathiTrust)
- A resolution of some cases of conscience which respect church-communion viz. I. whether to communicate with some church, especially in such a divided state of the church, be a necessary duty incumbent on all Christians, II. whether constant communion be a necessary duty where occasional communion is lawful, III. whether it be lawful to communicate with two churches, which are in a state of separation from each other. (London : Printed by Henry Hills, Jun. for Fincham Gardiner ..., 1682/3 [i.e. 1683]), by William Sherlock (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A briefe declaration of the universalitie of the Church of Christ, and the unitie of the Catholike faith professed therein delivered in a sermon before His Maiestie the 20th. of Iune 1624. at Wansted. By Iames Ussher, Bishop of Meath. (London : Printed by Iohn Dawson, for Ephraim Dawson, and are to be sold at the Rain-bow neere the Inner Temple Gate in Fleet-street, 1629), by James Ussher (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A seasonable vindication of the truly catholick doctrine of the Church of England in reply to Dr. Sherlock's answer to Anonymus his three letters concerning church-communion. (London : Printed for Jonathan Robinson ..., 1683), by William Atwood (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The dangerous schismatick clearly detected and fully confuted for the saving of a distracted nation from that which would destroy Christian love and unity : occasioned by a resolver of three cases about church-communion / by Richard Baxter ... (London : Printed for Thomas Parkhurst ..., 1683), by Richard Baxter (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A moral prognostication I. what shall befall the churches on Earth, till their concord, by the restitution of their primitive purity, simplicity, and charity, II. how that restitution is like to be made, (if ever) and what shall befall them thence-forth unto the end, in that golden-age of love / written by Richard Baxter ... (London : Printed for Thomas Simmons ..., 1680), by Richard Baxter (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The way how a religious correspondencie may be procured and maintained amongst the churches. For their mutuall safety, and the advancement of the gospel at home and abroad. ([London : s.n., c. 1655?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- De pace inter evangelicos procuranda sententiae quatuor. (Cantabrigiæ : Ex officina Rogeri Danielis almæ Academiæ typographi, M D XL. [1640]), by John Davenant (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Certaine considerations shewing the necessity of a correspondencie in spirituall matters betwixt all Protestant churches an especiall meanes for effecting whereof and healing our present breaches would be a nationall synod / by John Dury. ([London] : Printed for Wil. Hope, 1642), by John Dury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A reply to the defence of Dr. Stillingfleet being a counter plot for union between the Protestants, in opposition to the project of others for conjunction with the Church of Rome / by the authors of the Modest and peaceable inquiry, of the Reflections, (i.e.) the Country confor., of the Peaceable designe. (London : Printed for Thomas Parkhurst ..., 1681), by John Humfrey and Stephen Lobb (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The Protestants letter concerning the re-union of the two religions to the Assembly of the clergy of France, held at Paris, May, 1685 humbly offered to the consideration of all Protestants in England, as an expedient for reconciling the great differences in religion now among them. (London : Printed for Nathanael Ranew ..., 1690), by Richard Kidder (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A salutation to the church of God the spouse of Christ coming out of the wilderness leaning upon her beloved. And more particularly to the young and tender members of her body. By one who travels in spirit for the preservation of peace and love, and unity among the children of God, William Loddington. (London : printed for Tho. Cooke, MDCLXXXII. [1682]), by William Loddington (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Irenicum, or, An essay for union wherein are humbly tender'd some proposals in order to some nearer union amongst the godly of different judgments / by Mr. Samuel Mather ... (London : Printed by Thomas Snowden, 1680), by Samuel Mather (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Concerning a treaty: to reconcile the differences, and vnite the spirits of godly ministers. Who have hitherto stood for a reformation. Three things offer themselves to be considered in a treaty of this nature, at this time. 1. What should induce conscionable men now to desire such a treaty. 2. What the proper aime and designe of the treaty should be. 3. By what wayes and meanes it may become effectual to reach that aime and designe. ([S.l. : s.n., 164-?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A petition to the Honourable House of the Commons in England now assembled in Parliament whereunto are added certaine considerations shewing the necessity of a correspondencie in spirituall matters betwixt all Protestant churches by John Dury. (London : Printed for William Hope ..., 1642), by John Dury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Shadowes without substance, or, Pretended new lights: together, with the impieties and blasphemies that lurk under them, further discovered and drawn forth into the light: in way of rejoynder unto Mr Iohn Saltmarsh his reply: entituled Shadowes flying away. Wherein nothing lesse is shewed to have been performed, then what the title page importeth; or the preface promiseth. As also, divers points of faith and passages of Scripture are vindicated and explained. / By Thomas Gataker, B. of D. and pastor of Rotherhith. Published by authority. (London, : Printed for Robert Bostock dwelling in Pauls Church-yard at the signe of the Kings-head, 1646), by Thomas Gataker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A friendly call, or, A seasonable perswasive to unity directed to all nonconformists and dissenters in religion from the Church of England, as the only secure means to frustrate and prevent all popish plots and designs against the peace of this kingdom both in church and state / by a lover of the truth and a friend to peace and unity. (London : Printed for T. Basset and J. Leigh ..., 1679), by William Allen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A serious and friendly address to the non-conformists, beginning with the Anabaptists, or, An addition to the perswasive to peace and vnity by W.A. (London : Printed by J.M. for Walter Kettilby ..., 1676), by William Allen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Interest of England in the matter of religion. Part 2 (London, : Printed by G.T. and are to be sold at the Rose and Crown in St Pauls Church-yard, 1660), by John Corbet (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The peace-maker: or Christian reconciler. Being the breathings of a troubled spirit, sadly considering the woful calamities, grievous confusions, unnatural enmity, and impendent ruine, of the people of these three (sometimes famous) nations of England, Scotland and Ireland. By a lover of truth and peace. (London : printed in the year, 1660. [i.e. 1659]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Filed under: Church polity -- Early works to 1800- Ichnographia: or, A Model of the Primitive Congregational Way (London: Printed by W. E. for H. Overton, 1647), by William Bartlet
- New-Englands Salamander Discovered (London: Printed by R. Cotes for J. Bellamy, 1647), by Edward Winslow
- Gisberti Voetii ... Politicae ecclesiasticae. (Ex officinâ Joannis à Waesberge, 1663), by Gijsbert Voet (page images at HathiTrust)
- Grallæ, seu Vere puerilis cothurnus Sapientiæ, quo se jactat apud imperitos Guillelmus Apollonii minister Ecclesiæ Mittelburgensis Vereanus in centionibus, quos edidit de jure majestatis circa sacra, contra libellum clarissimi doctoris Nicolai Vedelii, de episcopatu Constantini Magni. ([s.n.], 1646), by Nicolaus Vedel and Willem Apollonius (page images at HathiTrust)
- Of the lawes of ecclesiastical politie : eight books (Printed by William Stansbye, 1622), by Richard Hooker, William Stansby, John Spenser, and William Hole (page images at HathiTrust)
- The rights of the Christian church adjusted: being the extract and judgment of Mr. Le Clerc upon those authors who have written against ... The rights of the Christian church asserted, &c. viz. Dr. Hickes, Dr. Turner, Mr. Wotton [and others] And what has been advanc'd on this subject by Mr. Hughes of Cambridge, in the prefatory discourse to his late edition of St. Chrysostom de sacerdotio. Also Mr. Le Clerc's opinion what sort of church-discipline is best. (E. Curll and E. Sanger, 1711), by Jean Le Clerc and Matthew Tindal (page images at HathiTrust)
- 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. (Printed by Leonard Lichfield, printer to the University, 1641), by Francis Mason, John Dury, Edward Brerewood, James Ussher, John Rainolds, Martin Bucer, Lancelot Andrewes, and Richard Hooker (page images at HathiTrust)
- Little stone, pretended to be out of the mountain, tried, and found to be a counterfeit (Printed by Andro Anderson, for George Suinton, and Robert Broun, and are to be sold at their shops, 1654), by James Wood (page images at HathiTrust)
- Clear answer unto 13. exceptions, against the grounds of new baptism (so called) in Mr. Saltmarsh his book; intituled, The smoke in the temple, p. 15, &c (Printed by Jane Coe, according to order, 1646), by Hanserd Knollys (page images at HathiTrust)
- The Kings Majesties answer to the paper delivered in by the reverend divines attending the honourable commissioners concerning church-government : published by authority. (Printed by E.G. for T.H. 12 October 1648. Reprinted, 1660), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I), King Charles I of England, and Westminster Assembly (1643-1652) (page images at HathiTrust)
- An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament : for the present setling (without further delay) of the Presbyteriall government in the Church of England. (For John Wright at the Kings Head in the old Bayley, 1646), by England and Wales Parliament (page images at HathiTrust)
- Truth vindicated against calumny (Printed by M.S. for Gyles Calvert, and are to be sold at his shop at the west end of Pauls, 1645), by Henry Burton, Giles Calvert, and Michael Sparke (page images at HathiTrust)
- Considerations of present use concerning the danger resulting from the change of our church government. ([s.n.], 1644), by Henry Hammond (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)
- 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 obiections against it in two learned treatises printed at Oxford, fully answered. (Printed by Matthew Simmons for John Bartlet, 1646), by John Geree, John Bartlet, and Matthew Simons (page images at HathiTrust)
- An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament : for the present setling (without further delay) of the presbyteriall government in the Church of England. (Printed for John Wright, 1646), by England and Wales Parliament, John Wright, and John Browne (page images at HathiTrust)
- Arguments given in by the commissioners of Scotland unto the Lords of the treaty : perswading conformity of church government, as one principall meanes of a continued peace betweene the two nations. ([publisher not identified], 1641), by Scotland. Parliament (1641) (page images at HathiTrust)
- His Majesty's final answer concerning Episcopacy. (Printed for Richard Best ..., 1648), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I), Richard Best, and King Charles I of England (page images at HathiTrust)
- The vvay tovvards the finding of a decision of the chiefe controversie now debated concerning church government. ([publisher not identified], 1641), by John Hales (page images at HathiTrust)
- Bishop Overall's convocation-book, MDCVI. : Concerning the government of God's Catholick Church and the Kingdoms of the whole world (Printed for Walter Kettilby, at the Bishop's Head ..., 1690), by John Overall and Walter Kettilby (page images at HathiTrust)
- Of the lawes of ecclesiasticall policy : the sixth and eighth books (Printed by R.B. and are to be sold by George Badger ..., 1651), by Richard Hooker (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)
- A Full vindication of the people's right to elect their own pastors : wherein a discovery is made of the false reasonings, misrepresentations, inconsistencies, &c. of the author of two late pamphlets ... (Edinburgh : Printed by Thomas Lumisden and John Robertson, 1733., 1733), by John Currie and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- Jus divinum regiminis ecclesiastici (London : Printed by J.Y. for Joseph Hunscot & George Calvert, 1647., 1647), by William Aspinwell, Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary), Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary), and Samuel Miller Library Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- The works of Mr. Richard Hooker, (that Learned and Judicious Divine) : in eight books of ecclesiastical polity ... (London : Printed for Andrew Crooke, 1666., 1666), by Richard Hooker (page images at HathiTrust)
- The true history of councils enlarged and defended : against the deceits of a pretended vindicator of the primitive church ... (London : Printed for Tho. Parkhurst, 1682., 1682), by Richard Baxter and Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- Christ on his throne ([Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1640., 1640), by Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) and Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- A Vindication of the Presbyteriall-government, and ministry : together, with an exhortation, to all the ministers, elders, and people, within the bounds of the Province of London, whether joyning with us, or separating from us (London : Printed for C. Meredith, 1650., 1650), by John B. Adger, George Walker, Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary), Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary), and London (England). Provincial Assembly (page images at HathiTrust)
- Compendium of social religion : or, the nature and constitution of Christian churches, with the respective qualifications and duties of their officers and members represented in short propositions, confirm'd by Scripture, and illustrated with occasional notes ... (London : Printed for John Ward, 1758., 1758), by Daniel Turner (page images at HathiTrust)
- A full reply to Certaine briefe observations and antiqueries on Master Prynnes twelve questions about church-government : wherein the frivolousnesse, falsenesse, and grosse mistakes of this anonymous answerer are modestly discovered, refelled (London : Printed by F.L. for M. Sparke, senior, 1644., 1644), by William Prynne and Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- Peaceable dispute for the perfection of the holy Scripture in point of ceremonies and church government (London : printed by Iohn Field for Christopher Meredith at the Crane in Pauls Church-yard, MDCXLVI. [1646], 1646), by Samuel Rutherford and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- Five disputations of church-government, and worship. (London : Printed by R.W. for N. Simmons, 1659., 1659), by Richard Baxter and Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- Conformitie's deformity. In a dialogue between conformity, and conscience. Wherein the main head of all the controversies in these times, concerning church-government, is asserted and maintained; as without which, all reformation is headlesse, and all reconciliation hopelesse. Dedicated by Henry Burton, to the honour of Jesus Christ, as the first-fruits of his late recovery from death to life; as a testimony of his humble and thankfull acknowledgement of so great a mercy: and published for the service of all those, that love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. ... (London : Printed for Giles Calvert, at the Black Spread-Eagle neer the west end of Pauls, 1646., 1646), by Henry Burton and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- The true nature of a gospel church and its government ... (London : Printed for William Marshall, 1689., 1689), by John Owen and Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- Reflections upon church government : or, an enquiry into the nature and extent of the several powers belonging to the church, as a religious society, both before and after its union with the state. (London : Printed for R. Dodsley, 1745., 1745) (page images at HathiTrust)
- Due right of presbyteries (London : Printed by E. Griffin for Richard Whittaker and Andrew Crook, 1644., 1644), 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 doctrine of instituted churches : explained and proved from the Word of God. ([publisher not identified], 1700), by Solomon Stoddard and Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- The dying man's testament to the Church of Scotland, or, A treatise concerning scandal divided into four parts ... : in each of which there are not a few choice and useful questions, very shortly and satisfyingly discussed and cleared / by ... Mr. James Durham ... who being dead (by this) yet speaketh ; and published by John Carstares ... ; to which is prefixed an excellent preface of famous Mr. Blair ... ; together with a table of the contents of the several chapters of each part. (Edinburgh : Printed by Christopher Higgins ..., 1659), by James Durham and Robert Blair (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Vindiciæ catholicæ, or, The rights of particular churches rescued and asserted against that meer (but dangerous) notion of one catholick, visible, governing church ... wherein by Scripture, reason, antiquity, and later writers, first, the novelty, peril, scandal, and untruth of this tenet are cleerly demonstrated, secondly, all the arguments for it, produced by the Rev. Apollonius, M. Hudson, M. Noyes, the London ministers, and others, are examined and dissolved ... / by John Ellis, Jun. (London : Printed for Henry Overton, and are to be sold at his shop ..., 1647), by John Ellis (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A treatise of miscellany questions wherein many usefull questions and cases of conscience are discussed and resolved ... / by Mr. George Gillespie ... ; published by Mr. Patrik Gillespie ... (Edinburgh : Printed by Gedeon Lithgovv ... for George Svvintoun, and are to be sold at his shop ..., 1649), by George Gillespie and Patrick Gillespie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Male audis or An answer to Mr. Coleman his Malè dicis. Wherein the repugnancy of his Erastian doctrine to the word of God, to the solemne League and Covenant, and to the ordinances of Parliament: also his contradictions, tergiversations, heterodoxies, calumnies, and perverting of testimonies, are made more apparent then formerly. Together with some animadversions upon Master Hussey his Plea for Christian magistracy: shewing, that in divers of the afore mentioned particulars he hath miscarried as much, and in some particulars more then Mr Coleman. / By George Gillespie, minister at Edinbrugh. Published by authority. (London, : Printed for Robert Bostocke at the Kings head in Paules Church-yard., 1646), by George Gillespie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Nihil respondes: or, A discovery of the extream unsatisfactorinesse of Master Colemans peece, published last weeke under the title of A brotherly examination re-examined. Wherein, his self-contradictions: his yeelding of some things, and not answering to other things objected against him: his abusing of Scripture: his errors in divinity: his abusing of the Parliament, and indangering their authority: his abusing of the Assembly: his calumnies, and namely against the Church of Scotland, and against my selfe: the repugnancy of his doctrin to the solemne League and Covenant, are plainly demonstrated. / By George Gillespie minister at Edenburgh. Published by authority. (Printed at London : for Robert Bostock dwelling in Pauls Church-yard, at the signe of the Kings head., 1645), by George Gillespie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The agreement of the associated ministers & churches of the counties of Cumberland, and VVestmerland: with something for explication and exhortation annexed. (London : Printed by T.L. for Simon VVaterson, & are sold at the sign of the Globe in Pauls Church-yard, and by Richard Scot, bookseller in Carlisle, 1656), by Richard Gilpin (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A short ansvver to A. S. alias Adam Stewart's second part of his overgrown duply to the two brethren. Together with certaine difficult questions easily answered; all which A. Stewart is desired to consider of, without replying, unlesse it be to purpose. A. Steuart [sic] in his second part of his duply to the two brethren. page 166. The civill magistrate cannot bee orthodox, and tollerate a new sect, (hee meanes independencie, and may as well say Presbytery) unles hee tollerate us to beleeve that hee is either corrupted by moneys, or some other waye, so to doe. ([London? : s.n.], Printed in the yeare 1644), by John Goodwin (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Reasons shewing that there is no need of such a reformation of the publique 1. Doctrine. 2. Worship. 3. Rites & ceremonies. 4. Church-government. 5. Discipline. As it is pretended by reasons offered to the serious consideration of this present Parliament, by divers ministers of sundry counties in England. By H.S. D.D. Chaplain to his Majestie in ordinary. (London : printed for Humphrey Robinson at the three Pigeons in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1660), by 1604?-1672 H. S. (Henry Savage) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Ecclesiastical polity. Books 1-4 (Printed at London : By Iohn Windet, dwelling at the signe of the Crosse-keyes neare Paules wharffe, and are there to be solde, 1604), by Richard Hooker and John Spenser (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Ecclesiastical polity (London : Printed by Thomas Newcomb for Andrew Crook ..., 1666), by Richard Hooker, John Gauden, Izaak Walton, and Walter Travers (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The Independants declaration delivered in to the Assembly. By Thomas Goodwin, William Greenhill, William Bridge, Philip Nie, Sydrach Simpson, and William Carter. Declaring their grounds and full resolutions concerning church-government. (London, : Printed for B.T., in the yeer. 1647), by Thomas Goodwin, William Greenhill, William Bridge, Philip Nye, Sidrach Simpson, and W. Carter (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- De non temerandis ecclesiis A tract of the rights and respect due vnto churches. Written to a gentleman, who hauing an appropriate parsonage, imploied the church to prophane vses, and left the parishioners vncertainely prouided of diuine seruice, in a parish neere there adioyning. By Sr. Henry Spelman knight. (At London : Printed by Iohn Beale, and are to be sold by William Welby, 1616), by Henry Spelman (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An ansvver to a letter vvritten at Oxford, and superscribed to Dr. Samuel Turner, concerning the Church, and the revenues thereof. Wherein is shewed, how impossible it is for the King with a good conscience to yeeld to the change of church-government by bishops, or to the alienating the lands of the Church. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeere, M DC XLVII. [1647]), by Richard Steward, J. T., and Samuel Turner (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A demonstration of the trueth of that discipline which Christe hath prescribed in his worde for the gouernment of his Church, in all times and places, vntill the ende of the worlde Wherein are gathered into a plaine forme of reasoning, the proofes thereof; out of the scriptures, the euidence of it by the light of reason rightly ruled, and the testimonies that haue beene giuen therevnto, by the course of the churche certaine hundredths of yeares after the Apostles time; and the generall consent of the Churches rightly reformed in these latter times: according as they are alleaged and maintained, in those seuerall bookes that haue bin written concerning the same. ([East Molesey : R. Waldegrave, 1588]), by John Udall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The true form of church government first instituted by Christ, novv used and practised in all the reformed churches of Germanie, France, and Scotland: humbly presented to the high and honourable court of Parliament, at this time most happily assembled. Plainly proved by Scripture, rectifide reason, and the testimonie of the Church, some hundreds of yeares after the Apostles time, and the generall consent of the Churches rightly reformed in these latter times, contrary to the Romish, and our archiepiscopall government. (Printed at London : [s.n.], 1642), by John Udall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The schismatick sifted. Or, The picture of Independents, freshly and fairly washt-over again. Wherein, the sectaries of these times (I mean, the principall seducers to that dangerous and subtile schisme of Independency) are with their own proper pensils, and self-mixed colours, most lively set forth to be a generation of notorious dissemblers and sly deceivers. Collected (for the most part) from undeniable testimonies under their own hands, in print; for the more fair and full satisfaction, and undeceiving of moderate and much misled Christians; especially by the outward appearance of their piety of life, and a pretence of their preaching sound-doctrine. / By John Vicars. (London: : Printed for Nathanael Webb, and William Grantham, at the Grey-hound in Pauls Church-yard., 1646), by John Vicars (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A trve copie of the disputation held betweene Master Walker and a Iesuite in the house of one Thomas Bates in Bishops Court in the Old Baily concerning the ecclesiasticall function ([London? : s.n.], 1641), by Henry Walker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Tolleration iustified, and persecution condemn'd. In an answer or examination, of the London-ministers letter whereof, many of them are of the synod, and yet framed this letter at Sion-Colledge; to be sent among others, to themselves at the Assembly: in behalf of reformation and church-government, 2 Corinth. II. vers. 14. 15. And no marvail, for Sathan himself is transformed into an angell of light. Therefore it is no great thing, though his ministers transform themselves, as though they were ministers of righteousnesse; whose end shall be according to their works. (London, : [s.n.], Printed in the year, 1646), by William Walwyn (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Dialogue, arguing that arch-bishops, bishops, curates, neuters, are to be cut-off by the law of God ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare, Anno Dom. 1644), by Ezekias Woodward (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A letter of many ministers in old England requesting the judgement of their reverend brethren in New England concerning nine positions written Anno Dom. 1637 : together with their answer thereunto returned, anno 1639 : and the reply made unto the said answer and sent over unto them, anno 1640 / by Simeon Ash, and William Rathband. (London : Printed for Thomas Vnderhill ..., 1643), by Simeon Ashe and William Rathband (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Church-history of the government of bishops and their councils abbreviated including the chief part of the government of Christian princes and popes, and a true account of the most troubling controversies and heresies till the Reformation ... / by Richard Baxter ... (London : Printed by B. Griffin for Thomas Simmons ..., 1680), by Richard Baxter (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- 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 / by Richard Baxter. (London : Printed for Nevil Symmons ..., 1670), by Richard Baxter (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- 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 ... / by Richard Baxter ... (London : Printed for Nevil Simmons ..., 1671), by Richard Baxter (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Five disputations of church-government and worship by Richard Baxter. (London : Printed by R.W. for Nevil Simmons ..., 1659), by Richard Baxter (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The perpetual gouernement of Christes Church Wherein are handled; the fatherly superioritie which God first established in the patriarkes for the guiding of his Church, and after continued in the tribe of Leui and the prophetes; and lastlie confirmed in the New Testament to the Apostles and their successours: as also the points in question at this day; touching the Iewish Synedrion: the true kingdome of Christ: the Apostles commission: the laie presbyterie: the distinction of bishops from presbyters, and their succcssion [sic] from the Apostles times and hands: the calling and moderating of prouinciall synodes by primates and metropolitanes: the alloting of diœceses, and the popular electing of such as must feed and watch the flocke: and diuers other points concerning the pastorall regiment of the house of God; by Tho. Bilson Warden of Winchester Colledge. Perused and allowed publike authoritie. (Imprinted at London : By the deputies of Christopher Barker, printer to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie, An. Dom. 1593), by Thomas Bilson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Mr. Gerees Case of conscience sifted. (London : [s.n.], printed in the yeare, 1650), by Edward Boughen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An husbandmans harrow to pull down the ridges of the presbyteriall government and to smooth, a little, the independent ... containing divers new and unanswerable arguments ... / written by Ellis Bradshavv ... (London : Printed for the author ..., 1649), by Ellis Bradshaw (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A treatise of church-government occasion'd by some letters lately printed concerning the same subject / by Robert Burscough ... (London : Printed for Samuel Smith ..., 1692), by Robert Burscough (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The nature of church-government freely discussed and set out in three letters. (London : Printed for S.G., MDCXCI [1691]), by Richard Burthogge (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Conformitie's deformity. In a dialogue between conformity, and conscience. Wherein the main head of all the controversies in these times, concerning church-government, is asserted and maintained; as without which, all reformation is headlesse, and all reconciliation hopelesse. Dedicated by Henry Burton, to the honour of Jesus Christ, as the first-fruits of his late recovery from death to life; as a testimony of his humble and thankfull acknowledgement of so great a mercy: and published for the service of all those, that love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity ... (London, : Printed for Giles Calvert, at the Black Spread-Eagle neer the west end of Pauls., 1646), by Henry Burton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Vindiciæ veritatis: truth vindicated against calumny. In a briefe answer to Dr. Bastwicks two late books, entituled, Independency not Gods ordinance, with the second part, styled the postscript, &c. / By Henry Burton, one of his quondam-fellow-sufferers. (London, : Printed by M.S. for Gyles Calvert, and are to be sold at his shop at the west end of Pauls., 1645), by Henry Burton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The papers which passed at Nevv-Castle betwixt His sacred Majestie and Mr Alex: Henderson concerning the change of church-government. Anno Dom. 1646. (London : printed [by John Grismond] for R. Royston, at the Angel in Ivie-lane, M. DC. XL. IX. [1649]), by King Charles I of England, Alexander Henderson, and William Marshall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The ivstification of the independant chvrches of Christ being an answer to Mr. Edvvards his booke, which hee hath written against the government of Christ's chvrch and toleration of Christs, publike worship : briefely declaring that the congregations of the saints ought not to have dependancie in government upon any other : or direction in worship from any other than Christ their head and lavv-giver / by Katherine Chidley. (London : Printed for William Larnar ..., 1641), by Katherine Chidley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Christ on his throne. Or, Christs church-government briefly laid downe and how it ought to bee set up in all Christian congregations. Resolved in sundry cases of conscience. ([London] : Printed [by Richard Hearne?], in the year 1640), by Henry Burton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A letter sent from the Queen of England to the Kings Majesty at Newport; concerning the overtures of the treaty and His proceedings with the commissioners for peace. With Her Majesties advice and desires touching the said treaty; and Her propositions concerning all His Majesties subjects within His realmes and dominions. Also, His Majeseies last concessions for peace, delivered to the commissioners, to be sent to both Houses of Parliament; shewing how far He hath given His royall assent to the second bill, touching bishops and church-government. (London : Printed for Nathaniel Williamson, 1648), by Queen Henrietta Maria (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Short and plaine animadversions on some passages in Mr. Dels sermon first preached before the Honourable House of Commons on Novemb. 25. 1646. But since printed without their order Setting forth the many dangerous and destructive assertions therein both to church and state, the covenant, and the reformation so much desired. Together, with an answer to an unlicensed pamphlet annext to the sermon, entituled, A reply to Master Loves contradictions. By Christopher Love minister of Anne Aldersgate, London. The second edition. Imprimatur Ja. Cranford. Decemb. 17. 1646. (London : printed by R. Cotes, for Iohn Bellamie at the three Golden Lions in Cornhill, neer the Royall Exchange, 1647), by Christopher Love (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A short historical essay touching general councils, creeds, and impositions in matters of religion ... written by that ingenious and worthy gentleman, Andrew Marvell ... (London : [s.n.], 1680), by Andrew Marvell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Church-government and church-covenant discussed, in an answer of the elders of the severall churches in New-England to two and thirty questions, sent over to them by divers ministers in England, to declare their judgments therein. Together with an apologie of the said elders in New-England for church-covenant, sent over in answer to Master Bernard in the yeare 1639. As also in an answer to nine positions about church-government. And now published for the satisfaction of all who desire resolution in those points. (London : Printed by R.O. and G.D. [and T.P. and M.S.] for Benjamin Allen and are to be sold at his shop in Popes head-Ally, 1643), by Richard Mather, Hugh Peters, and John Davenport (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A reply to Mr. Rutherfurd, or A defence of the answer to Reverend Mr. Herles booke against the independency of churches. VVherein such objections and answers, as are returned to sundry passages in the said answer by Mr. Samuel Rutherfurd, a godly and learned brother of the Church of Scotland, in his boke entituled The due right of Presbyters, are examined and removed, and the answer justified and cleared. / By Richard Macher [sic] teacher to the church at Dorchester in New England. 1646. (London : Printed for J. Rothwell, and H. Allen at the Sun and Fountaine in Pauls Church-yard, and the Crown in Popes-head Alley, 1647), by Richard Mather (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Bishop Overall's convocation book (London : Printed for Walter Kettilby ..., 1690), by John Overall and William Sancroft (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The duty of pastors and people distingushed [sic]. Or A briefe discourse, touching the administration of things commanded in religion. Especially concerning the means to be used by the people of God (distinct from church-officers) for the increasing of divine knowledge in themselves and others. Wherein bounds are prescribed to their peformances, their liberty is enlarged to the utmost extent of the dictates of nature and rules of charity: their duty laid downe in directions, drawn from Scripture-precepts, and the practise of Gods people in all ages. Together with the severall wayes of extraordinary calling to the office of publike teaching, with what assurance such teachers may have of their calling, and what evidence they can give of it, unto others. / By John Ovven, M.A. of Q. Col. O. (London : Printed by L. N. for Philemon Stephens, at the gilded Lion in Pauls Church-yard, 1644), by John Owen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Truth and innocence vindicated in a survey of a discourse concerning ecclesiastical polity, and the authority of the civil magistrate over the consciences of subjects in matters of religion. (London : [s.n.], 1669), by John Owen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A vision of vnchangeable free mercy, in sending the means of grace to undeserved sinners: wherein Gods uncontrollable eternall purpose, in sending, and continuing the gospel unto this nation, in the middest of oppositions and contingencies, is discovered: his distinguishing mercy, in this great work, exalted, asserted, against opposers, repiners: in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons, April. 29. being the day of publike humiliation. Whereunto is annexed, a short defensative about church-government, (with a countrey essay for the practice of church-government there) toleration and petitions about these things. / By Iohn Owen, minister of the gospel at Coggeshall in Essex. (London, : Printed by G.M. for Philemon Stephens at the signe of the Gilded Lion in Pauls Church-yard., 1646), by John Owen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Sectaries vnmasked and confuted. By the treating upon divers points of doctrine in debate betwixt the Presbyterialists and sectarists, Anabaptists, Independents, and Papists. / By George Palmer wel-wisher to a warrantable uniformity in godly religious exercises. (London : Printed by Richard Cotes, 1647), by George Palmer (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Unity our 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 church governement. Which tends earnestly to dissvvade them from bitter speaking, and writing one against another. By I. P. Licensed and published according to order. (London : Pinted [sic] by T. Paine, for John Hancock, and are to be sold at his shop at the entrance into Popes-Head Ally out of Cornhill, 1645), by John Price (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Independency examined, vnmasked, refuted, by twelve new particular interrogatories: detecting both the manifold absurdities, inconveniences that must necessarily attend it, to the great disturbance of church, state, the diminution, subversion of the lawfull undoubted power of all christian magistrates, parliaments, synods: and shaking the chiefe pillars, wherwith its patrons would support it. / By William Prynne of Lincolnes Inne, Esquier. (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)
- A briefe catechisme concerning church-governemnt. By that Reverend Divine Mr. Iohn Robinson, and may fitly be adjoyned to Mr. Perkins six Principles as an appendix thereto. (London : [s.n.], Printed in the yeare, 1642), by John Robinson and William Perkins (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The due right of presbyteries, or, A peaceable plea for the government of the Church of Scotland ... by Samuel Rutherfurd ... (London : Printed by E. Griffin, for Richard Whittaker and Andrew Crook ..., 1644), by Samuel Rutherford (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The divine right of church-government and excommunication: or a peacable dispute for the perfection of the holy scripture in point of ceremonies and church government; in which the removal of the Service-book is justifi'd, the six books of Tho: Erastus against excommunication are briefly examin'd; with a vindication of that eminent divine Theod: Beza against the aspersions of Erastus, the arguments of Mr. William Pryn, Rich: Hooker, Dr. Morton, Dr. Jackson, Dr. John Forbes, and the doctors of Aberdeen; touching will-worship, ceremonies, imagery, idolatry, things indifferent, an ambulatory government; the due and just powers of the magistrate in matters of religion, and the arguments of Mr. Pryn, in so far as they side with Erastus, are modestly discussed. To which is added, a brief tractate of scandal ... / By Samuel Rutherfurd, Professor of Divinity in the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Published by authority. (London: : Printed by John Field for Christopher Meredith at the Crane in Pauls Church-yard., MDCXLVI. [1646]), by Samuel Rutherford (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Flagellum flagelli: or Doctor Bastwicks quarters beaten up in two or three Pomeridian exercises, by way of animadversion upon his first booke, intituled, Independency not Gods ordinance. / By J.S. M.A. Published by authoritie. (London, : Printed by Matthew Simmons, dwelling in Aldersgate-streete., 1645), by John Sadler (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A modest answer to Dr. Stillingfleet's Irenicum: by a learned pen. (London : printed for Richard Janeway, in Queens-Head-Alley in Pater-noster-Row, 1680), by Gilbert Rule (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The determination of the qvestion, concerning the divine right of episcopacie. By the famous and learned divine Dr. Abrahamus Scultetus, late professour of divinity in the University of Heidelberg. Faithfully translated out of his observations upon the epistles to Timothy and Titus. (London, : Printed for Nathaniel Butler, 1641), by Abraham Scultetus (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The judgement of Doctor Reignolds concerning episcopacy, whether it be Gods ordinance. (London : printed by W.I. dweling in Red-crosse Street, 1641), by John Rainolds (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The churches plea for her right, or, A reply to an answer made of Mr. Iohn Paget against William Best and others wherein the maine points of our present differences are handled and the principall causes of our troubles declared / published by William Best. (At Amsterdam printed : [s.n.], M. DC. XXXV [1635]), by William Best and John Paget (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A case of conscience whether a nonconformist, who hath not taken the Oxford Oath, may come to live at London, or at any corporate town, or within five miles of it, and yet be a good Christian : stated briefly, and published in reference to what is offered to the contrary, in a book intituled, A friendly debate betwixt a conformist and a nonconformist : together with animadversions on a new book, entituled, Ecclesiastical polity, the general heads and substance whereof are taken under consideration : as also a peaceable dissertation, by way of composition with some late papers, entituled, Liberty of conscience, in order to the determining the magistrates power in matters of religion. (London : [s.n.], 1669), by John Humfrey (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Hierarchie of the Church. (Printed at Doway : By Gerard Pinchon, at the signe of Coleyn, 1629), by Matthew Kellison (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A modest briefe discussion of some points taught by M. Doctour Kellison in his treatise of the ecclesiasticall hierarchy. By Nicholas Smyth. (Printed, at Rouan [i.e. England : English secret press], Anno. M.DC.XXX [1630]), by Edward Knott (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Treatise shewing, that in the new Testament, is set forth three kingly states or governments, that is, the civill state, the true ecclesiasticall state, and the false ecclesiasticall state. ([Amsterdam : Richt Right Press] Seene and allowed, Printed in the yeare, 1638), by John Lilburne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A sermon before the provincial synod at Antrim preached June 1. 1698 / by Mr. John Mac-Bride ... ([Belfast? : s.n.], 1698), by John Macbride (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Certaine papers, which passed betwixt his Majestie of Great Britaine, in the time of his being with the Scottish army in New-Castle. And Mr. Alexander Henderson concerning the change of church government. Anno Dom. 1646. (Haghe : Printed by Samuel Broun, English booke-seller dwelling in the Achterom, at the signe of the English Printing House, M. D. C. XLIX [i.e. 1649]), by King Charles I of England and Alexander Henderson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The doctrine of the church to which is committed the keys 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 ordained in the New Testament / by that Reverend and learned Divine Mr. Jo. Cotton ... (London : Printed for Ben. Allen ..., 1644), by John Cotton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An answer to those questions propounded by the Parliament to the Assembly of Divines, touching jus divinum in matter of church-government. Wherein is clearly proved from Scripture, that the Presbyterial government is jure devino, of divine institution, and according to the will and appointment of Jesus Christ. Licensed, and published according to order. (London, : Printed for William Ley, and are to be sold at his shop at Pauls Chain, neer Doctors Commons., 1646), by Thomas Bakewell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A brief ansvver to obiections of all sorts, against Presbyterian chvrches and their government. (London : Printed by Francis Leach, Anno Dom. 1650), by Thomas Bakewell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A battaile fought betvveen a Presbyterian cock of the right breed, and a craven of the Independent breed. With the cravens desire, that the quarrell may be ended, either upon Tower-Hill, or at the narrow place turning up to Padington. Also the sad complaint the craven made to some of his friends at his death, that he could not be buryed, and intomb'd as Presbytery John was, he therefore only desires one of the beadles of Bride-Well to be his excequetor. With the Presbyterian cocks epistle to the heads-man. (London : [s.n.], Printed 1647) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The iudgement of a most reuerend and learned man from beyond the seas concerning a threefold order of bishops, with a declaration of certaine other waightie points, concerning the discipline and gouernement of the Church. ([London : Printed by Robert Waldegrave, ca. 1585]), by Théodore de Bèze and John Fielde (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A model of church-government: or, The grounds of the spirituall frame and government of the house of God. Shewing, what the holy Scriptures have therein delivered; what the best Reformed Churches do practise; what the tender consciences may rest in. For the better satisfaction of such as scruple at the work of reformation, declared and appointed by severall ordinances of Parliament. / By John Dury, one of the Assembly of Divines; who hath travelled heretofore in the work of peace among the churches. (London, : Printed by T.R. and E.M. for John Bellamy, and are to be sold at his shop at the three golden Lyons neer the Royall Exchange., 1647), by John Dury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The right of the Church asserted, against the povver usurped over it. By J. Gailhard, A.M. & D. (London : printed for J. Rothwell at the Fountain in Gold-smiths-row in Cheapside, 1660), by J. Gailhard (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Good newes from the assembly in Scotland, now sitting in consultation, concerning their ecclesiasticall government in the church. Exhibited to this Parliament in England, concerning this present reformation in England, with their heartie desires this ensuing treatise may be forthwith enacted; for the satisfaction of all good subjects, here or elsewhere. From Edenburgh, August 4. 1642. (London : printed for J. W., 1642), by Scotland. Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Strong motives, or Loving and modest advice, vnto the petitioners for presbiterian government. That they endeavour not the compulsion of any in matters of religion, more then they wish others should endeavour to compell them. But with all love, lenitie, meekenesse, patience, & long-suffering to doe unto others, as they desire others should doe unto them. Whereunto is annexed the conclusion of Lieuten. Generall Cromwells letter to the House of Common tending to the same purpose. ([London : s.n.], Printed October. 1645), by Oliver Cromwell (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 John Goodwin, Adam. Some observations and annotations upon the Apologetical narration. Selections Steuart, and Thomas Parker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A consideration of certaine controversies at this time agitated in the kingdome of England, concerning the government of the church of God. / Written at the command and appointment of the Walachrian classis, by Guilielmus Apollonii, minister of the Word of God at Middleburgh. And sent from the Walachrian churches, to declare the sense and consent of their churches, to the Synod at London. Octob. 16. 1644. Stilo novo. Translated out of Latine accorning to the printed copy. (London : Printed by G.M. for Tho Underhill at the Bible in Woodstreet, 1645), by Willem Apollonius (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The Independents catechisme. Or Some observations gathered out of Doctor Bastvvicke his religious and learned treatise entituled Independency not Gods ordinance. For the use of all poor ignorant, wavering, and seduced independents. By John Bernard philopresbytes. (London : Printed by John Macock, 1645), by John Bernard and John Bastwick (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The smoak of the Temple cleared, through the light of the Scripture· By the unworthiest of al the ministers of Christ Jo. Brayne. (London : Printed for Thomas Vere, at the upper end of the Old Bayley, MDCXLVIII. [1648]), by John Brayne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Reasons shewing the necessity of reformation of the publick [brace]1. doctrine, 2. worship, [double brace] 3. rites and ceremonies, 4. church-government, and discipline, reputed to be (but indeed, not) established by law. Humbly offered to the serious consideration of this present Parliament. By divers ministers of sundry counties in England. (London : Printed by Ja: Cottrel., MDCLX. [1660]), by Cornelius Burges (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A brief view of Mr. Coleman his new-modell of church government, delivered by him in a late sermon, upon Job 11.20. (London, : Printed by John Field for Ralph Smith, at the sign of the Bible in Cornhill, neer the Royall Exchange, 1645), by Adoniram Byfield (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- First epistle of Clement to the Corinthians (London, : Printed by J.Y. for J.P. and O.P. and are to be sold in Paul's Churchyard., M.DC.XLVII. [1647]), by Pope Clement I and William Burton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The cry of a stone, or, a treatise; shewing what is the right matter, forme, and government of the visible church of Christ. How, and wherein the present Church of England is wanting and defective, both in the body of the land, and in the parochiall branches thereof, with divers reasons and grounds taken from the Scriptures, to perswade all that feare God, rather to suffer any afflictions at the hands of men, than to submit to mans carnall policy and humane devices in the worship of God, or be deprived of the sweet fellowship of the saints in the right order of the Gospel. Together with a just reproofe of the over-strained and excessive separation, contentions and divisions of such as commonly are called Brownists. By Robert Coachman. (London : Printed by R. Oulton and G. Dexter, and are to be sold at the Stationers, 1642), by Robert Coachman (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A new petition: earnestly entreating subscription of hands to back the late city remonstrance. Unto which is annexed a usefull dialogue, betwixt a church-warden and a parishioner, declaring the danger of the said new petition. Serving as a Christian caveat to the wise-hearted, to take heed of having their feet taken in the snare thereof. / By a cordiall wel-willer to the peace of this famous city. Licensed and entred according to order. (London, : Printed by Matth. Symmons., 1646), by Cordiall Wel-Willer to the Peace of This Famous City (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An antidote against the contagious air of independency. Shewing I. Six sufficient grounds, why they ought to revoke their schismaticall principles. II. Six paralells betwixt theirs and the Iesuiticall practices. / By D.P.P. Feb. 13. 1644. Imprimatur Ja: Cranford. (London, : Printed by John Field for Ralph Smith, at the sign of the Bible in Cornhill neer the Royall Exchange., 1644 [i.e. 1645]), by D. P. P. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A declaration set forth by the Presbyterians within the county of Kent. Wherein, they declare their resolutions and determinations concerning the Independent government, and the Church of England. Also, the apprehending and examination of divers Independent ministers, by a committee of the House of Commons, being taken preaching at a conventicle near White-Hall. With their answer and reply to the articles objected against them. The declaration is ordered to be published, and to be read in all churches throughout the county of Kent. ([London] : Ianuary 12. Print ed [sic] for F. Brown, 1647) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A directory of church-government. Anciently contended for, and as farre as the times would suffer, practised by the first non-conformists in the daies of Queen Elizabeth. Found in the study of the most accomplished divine, Mr. Thomas Cartwright, after his decease; and reserved to be published for such a time as this. Published by authority. (London, : Printed for John Wright in the Old-baily., 1644. [i.e. 1645]), by Walter Travers and Thomas Cartwright (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Severall propositions of publick ccncernment [sic] presented to his Excelency the Lord Generall Cromvvel. 1. The ordering, and setling of particular churches, 2. Concerning the paying of tithes, and ingaging the people to heare sermons every Lords day. 3. An additionall act against adultery, and such as shall speake uncivilly. And further relief for maymed souldiers, widdows &c. 4. The setling of peacemakers in every city, and county of this nation, with the forme of a new oath to be taken by them. Also a letter of great concernment, directed to Mr. Hugh Peters, on of the regulators of the law. / By Samuell Duncon, a wellwisher of trutd, [sic] liberty, and perme to this nation. (London : Printed by I.C., Anno Dom. 1652), by Samuel Duncon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Five propositions to the Kings Majesty and the army, concerning church-government, in the ordering of the discipline thereof towards communicants. / By H. Hammond Doctor in Divinity, and one of the Kings chaplains, now with his Majesty in the army. (Cambridge, : Printed for Nathaniel Smith, anno Dom. 1647), by Henry Hammond (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The moderate presbyter: or, a forme of church-government according to the word of God. Published according to order. (Printed at London : for Richard Cotes., 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Diotrephes catechised: or Sixteen important questions touching the ecclesiastical iurisdiction 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 civill Christian magistrates interest, and speedier comprimising [sic] of our present unhappie controversies touching church-government. On which many so over-dote, as to place the whole Kingdome of Christ and substance of religion therein: to repute all our former reformation, a meer nothing, the Church of Christ undone, and the exercise of their ministry, not only fruitlesse but unlawfull, so as they cannot with good conscience continue, but threaten to relinquish it, in case they cannot obtaine their demands of such an exorbitant power, by divine justicution, which Christ and his Apostles never claimed, exercised, nor themselves, nor predecessors, ever formerly enjoyed, petitioned for, or pretended to in any age, but this. / Proposed, published by W. Pryn, a well-wisher to verity and unitie. (London : Printed for Michael Sparke, Anno Dom. 1646), by William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An endevour after the reconcilement of that long debated and much lamented difference between the godly Presbyterians, and [the godly] Independents, about church-government. In a discourse touching the Iews synagogues. Proving, 1. that the Jews synagogue-assemblies were true visible churches of Jesus Christ. 2. that their government was ordained by Christ, to be dependent, when they lived together in the land of Canaan, [to be] independent, when they inhabited in heathen countries. 3 that schooles of learning were at the first erected by Jesus Christ, for the breeding of a succession of able men for pastors, teachers, elders, judges, &c. to the worlds end. With many other miscellaneous observations about their synagogue-discipline. (London : Printed by M.S. for John Bellamy at the three golden Lions neare the Royall Exchange, 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- 22 April, 1647. Remedies for removing some obstructions in church-government. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these remedies for removing some obstructions in church-government, be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London, : Printed for Edward Husband, printer to the Honorable House of Commons, April 30. 1647), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A plea for congregationall government: or, A defence of the Assemblies petition, against Mr. John Saltmarsh. Wherein is plainly discovered, that in his reasons against the divine right of Presbytery, under pretence of opposing the Assemblies petition, he doth as much oppose the congregationall way, and goes about utterly to overthrow all church-government, ministery, baptisme, and all church-ordinances whatsoever; and wholly to subvert the authority of the civill magistrate in all matters of religion. And, the Assemblies petition vindicated from his exceptions, by principles common both to the Presbyterian and the congregationall way; there being nothing in that petition but what is agreeable to the principles of both wayes. Published according to order. (London: : Printed for Tho: Vnderhill at the Bible in Woodstreet., 1646), by Richard Baxter (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A survey of the summe of church-discipline. Wherein the vvay of the churches of New-England is warranted out of the vvord, 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. / By Tho. Hooker, late pastor of the church at Hartford upon Connecticott in N.E. (London : Printed by A.M. for John Bellamy at the three Golden Lions in Cornhill, near the Royall Exchange, M.DC.XLVIII. [1648]), by Thomas Hooker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Plain English: or, The sectaries anatomized. Wherein the honor of the three estates of the kingdom is maintained, the government both of church and common-wealth is pleaded for: and this famous City of London, and their faithfull Remonstrance is vindicated from such false aspersions as lately have been cast upon it. Imprimatur. James Cranford. (London, : Printed by T.R. and E.M. for Ralph Smith, at the signe of the Bible in Corn-hill neer the Royall-Exchange., 1646), by Captain Jones (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The shining of a flaming-fire in Zion. Or, A clear answer unto 13. exceptions, against the grounds of new baptism; (so called) in Mr. Saltmarsh his book; intituled, The smoke in the temple, p. 15, &c. Which exceptions, were tendered by him to all believers, to shew them, how little they have attained; and that there is a more glorious fulnesse to be revealed. Also, a postscript; wherein (to the like end) some queries are propounded unto believers. / By Hanserd Knollys, a minister, and a witnesse of Jesus Christ. (London, : Printed by Jane Coe, according to order, 1646), by Hanserd Knollys (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The last propositions proposed betwixt the Kings most Excellent Majesty, the commissioners, and two learned divines of the Church of England. Wherein is set forth, His Majesties resolution, concerning church-government, with his objections against the Directory, and his desires therein. And the proceedings of the English ministers thereupon. Also, severall remarkable passages from the court at Holmby, and from the northern parts. Published by authority, March. 4. (London: : [s.n.], Printed anno Domini, 1647) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Several letters from the Parliament and General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, to the Houses of Parliament of England, the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and Common Councel of the city of London, and the Assembly of Divines at Westminster. Published by authority. (London: : Printed for Laurence Chapman, July 13. 1646), by Scotland. Parliament, Church of Scotland. General Assembly, England and Wales Parliament, City of London (England). Court of Common Council, City of London (England). Court of Aldermen, and City of London (England). Lord Mayor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
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