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• Devotional literature, English
• English literature -- 17th century
• Devotional literature -- 17th century
• 17th century

• Devotional literature, English -- 17th century -- Early works to 1800

• G[ods] ac[re] o[f] la[nd.] Manured dressed and maintained; / by six devines [Ch: G. Will: P. M. Ro Do: Play. A. Dene. M. D.]. (Printed at L[ondon] : [by Tho: Purfoot,] for Thom[as Pauier, and Thomas Langley., 1616.]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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• Sacred lyrics (Printed for B.J. Holdsworth, 1823), by James Edmeston (page images at HathiTrust)
• On the knowledge of Christ crucified : and other divine contemplations (Glasgow : Printed for William Collins, 1828., 1828), by Matthew Hale (page images at HathiTrust)
• The future tenses of the blessed life (Fleming H. Revell, 1892), by F. B. Meyer (page images at HathiTrust)
• Booth's, the seat of Willoughby Legh, Esq., a poem (Printed and sold by G. Snelson, also by Mr. Green, Knutsford, 1820), by Joseph Whittingham Salmon (page images at HathiTrust)
• Pearls of devotion (Mt. Carmel Press, 1923), by Andrew Joseph Ambauen (page images at HathiTrust)
• Wayside thoughts. (Widdleton, 1869), by Samuel H. Lloyd (page images at HathiTrust)
• Gleanings from pious authors : comprising the wheatsheaf, fruits and flowers, garden, and shrubbery (Henry Longstreth, 1855), by James Montgomery (page images at HathiTrust)
• On repentance (Wells and Lilly, 1820), by R. W. and Christian Tract Society (page images at HathiTrust)
• In the garden with Him (W. Weld, 1913), by Dora Farncomb (page images at HathiTrust)
• The tent and the altar, or, Short family prayers for every morning and evening in the week (H. & W. Rowsell, 1842), by B. Richings (page images at HathiTrust)
• Hymns of penitence, prayer and praise (W.M. Hutchings, 1872), by W. A. Essery (page images at HathiTrust)
• Thoughts for life's journey (James Clarke & Co., 1907), by George Matheson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Mistaken signs : and other papers on Christian life and experience (T. Woolmer, 1882), by W. L. Watkinson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sunshine in the soul; poems selected by the editor of Quiet hours. (Roberts [Brothers], 1881), by Mary Wilder Tileston (page images at HathiTrust)
• The joyous day : a ritual of inspiration (J.J. Little & Ives, 1923), by Arthur Goadby (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sunshine in the soul : poems selected by the editor of "Quiet hours". [First]-second series. (Boston : Little, Brown, and Company, 1903, ©1876., 1903), by William Wordsworth, Mary Wilder Tileston, and Roberts Brothers (page images at HathiTrust)
• Pickings from "A pocket of pebbles by William Philpot" (White, Stokes, and Allen, 1850), by William Philpot (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Fountain : a gift ... (Philadelphia : William Sloanaker, 1847., 1847), by H. Hastings Weld (page images at HathiTrust)
• A Spiritual treasury for the children of God : consisting of a meditation for each day in the year, upon select texts of Scripture ... (New York : American Tract Society, [between 1800 and 1899?], 1800), by William Mason (page images at HathiTrust)
• Our familiar devotions (West Park, N.Y. : Holy Cross Press, 1923., 1923), by Shirley Carter Hughson (page images at HathiTrust)
• The sanctuarie of a troubled soule written by I.H. (London : Printed by I.W. and are to be sold at the Exchange by Cuthbert Burby, 1601), by John Hayward (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A companion for the persecuted, or, An office for those who suffer for righteousness containing particular prayers and devotions, for particular graces, and for their private or publick wants and occasions. ([London? : s.n.], 1693), by John Kettlewell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Lydia's heart opened: or, divine mercy magnified in the conversion of a sinner by the Gospel: Being the sum of several sermons preaced lately by James Strong, M.A. and Minister of the Gospel. (London : printed by A.M. for Edward Brewster at the Crane in Pauls-Church-Yard, 1675), by James Strong (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A cluster of Canaans grapes.: Being severall experimented truths received through private communion with God by his Spirit, grounded on Scripture, and presented to open view for publique edification. / By Col. Robert Tichbourn. Decemb. 25. 1648. Imprimatur Joseph Caryll. (London : Printed by Matthew Simmons, 1469 [i.e. 1649]), by Robert Tichborne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Wahres Christenthum. 1. Buch. English (London : Printed by Matt. Simmons for H. Blunden ..., 1646), by Johann Arndt and Radulphus Castrensis Antimachivalensis (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The holy breathings of a devout soul, in meditations, contemplations, and prayers ([London] : Printed for Josh. Conyers, at the Anchor and Bible, in Cornhill, 1695), by Thomas Arundell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Cosmo-meros, the worldly portion, or, The best portion of the wicked, and their misery in the enjoyment of it, opened and applyed together with some directions and helps in order to a heavenly and better portion, enforced with many usef[ul] and divine considerations / by Seth Bushell ... (London : Printed for Will. Thackeray ..., 1682), by Seth Bushell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• John, the prisoner, to the risen seed of immortal love, most endeared salutation, &c. (London : Printed for Thomas Simmons ..., 1660), by -1671? J. P. (John Perrot) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The castell of comforte in the whiche it is euidently proued, [that] God alone absolueth, and freli forgeueth the sinners of so many as vnfaynedly repent, and turne vnto hym Lately compyled by Thomas Becon. ([Imprinted at London : By Ihon Daye, dwellinge in Aldersgate, and William Seres, dwellinge in Peter Colledge, [1549?]]), by Thomas Becon (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The history of Divine Verities (Printed by T.C. for John Wright at the Kings Head in the Old-baily, 1655), by John Birchensha (page images at HathiTrust)
• Helps to every-day holiness and thoughts on purity (W.C. Palmer, Jr., 1870), by A. C. Rose (page images at HathiTrust)
• Jeremy Taylor's holy living (Griffith, Farran, Okeden & Welsh, 1887), by Jeremy Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
• The exercise of prayer: or, A help to devotion Being a supplement to the happy ascetick, or best exercise. Containing prayers and devotions, suitable to the respective exercises with additional prayers for several occasions. By Anth. Horneck D.D. (ondon[sic] : printed for Mark Pardoe at the Black Raven, over against Bedford-house in the Strand, 1685), by Anthony Horneck (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Some account of the holy life and death of Mr. Henry Gearing, late citizen of London who departed this life January the 4th. 1693/4. Aged 61. By John Shower. The second edition. With the trial and character of a real Christian, collected out of his papers, for the examination of himself: from which several other particulars are added, for the instruction, encouragement, and imitation of Christians. (London : printed for John Lawrence, at the Angel in the Poultrey, 1699) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The souls worth and danger, or A discourse exciting and directing to the due care of its eternal salvation upon the words of our blessed saviour: (Cambridge : printed for the author, 1677), by John Armstrong (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Newes out of heauen both pleasaunt [and] ioyfull, lately set forth to the great co[n]solacion [and] co[m]forte of all christen me[n]. By Theodore Basille. ([London : J. Mayler for J. Gough, 1541?]), by Thomas Becon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A pleasaunt newe nosegaye full of many godly and swete floures, lately gathered by Theodore Basille. ([Imprynted at London : In Botulphe lane at the sygne of the whyte Beare, by Ioh[a]n Mayler for Ioh[a]n Gough, Anno D[omi]ni. 1543]), by Thomas Becon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Diuine meditations. ([Imprinted at London : By Henry Bynneman, for William Norton, Anno 1572]), by Thomas Palfreyman (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Method for private devotion (London : printed for John Martyn, and are to be sold at Will. Faithornes without Temple-Bar, 1666), by Edward Wettenhall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An exhortation to repentance, and union among Protestants, or, A discourse upon the burden of Dumah (London : Printed for the Widow Swart ..., MDCLXXXVIII [1688]), by John Shower (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Devotions of the ancient church in seaven pious prayers with seaven administrations. Collected for a private use, and now at the desire of some judicious persons, made publick. (London. : Printed for R. Royston, at the Angel in Ivy-lane., 1660), by Nicholas Bernard (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Jesus psalter. (Antwerpiæ : Apud Iohan. Foulerum, Anno. 1575), by Richard Whitford (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A guide to devotion: or, The penitent souls dayly practice. Containing, godly prayers for several occasions; with heavenly meditations, and graces before and after meat. : Together with a short catechism for the better instruction in the Christian religion. Also the holy sayings of several of the ancient fathers of the primitive church. : Very profitable for all people, and useful for families. ([London] : Printed for I. Back, at the Black-Boy on London-Bridge ..., [between 1682 and 1700]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Jesus, Maria, Joseph, or, The devout pilgrim of the ever blessed Virgin Mary, in His holy exercises, affections, and elevations. Upon the sacred mysteries of Jesus, Maria, Joseph. Published for the benefit of the pious rosarists, by A.C. and T.V. religious monks of the holy order of S. Bennet. (Printed at Amsterdam : [s.n.], anno D. 1657), by A. C. (Arthur Crowther) and T. V. (Thomas Vincent) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Additions to the saints everlasting rest, to be put before the second part ([London : s.n., 1651]), by Richard Baxter (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A staffe of comfort to stay the weake from falling very needfull for the afflicted. By Richard Bernard, preacher of Gods word; at Batcombe in Somerset-shire. Art thou any way tempted, or troubled? reade, beleeue, and reioyce. (London : Printed by Felix Kyngston, for Iohn Budge, and are to be sold at his shop, at the South doore of St. Pauls Church, 1616), by Richard Bernard (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• S. Mary Magdalens pilgrimage to paradise. Wherein are liuely imprinted the foote-steps of her excellent vertues, for sinners to follow, who desire to accompany her thither. / By I.S. of Society of Iesvs. ([St. Omer : English College Press], [P]ermissu Superiorum, M.DC.XVII. [1617]), by John Sweetnam (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Christ's voice to sinners: or, Christ waiting at the door of the sinner's heart for entrance. Wherein is shewn from Scripture how wonderful desirous the Lord Jesus is to get into every poor sinner's heart. With many motives to perswade every poor sinner to open the door of their hearts to the Lord Jesus Christ. As also several true characters of a real sound Christian, and the marks of a hypocrite or false professor, shewing how far a professor may go, and yet be but almost a Christian. Being of excellent use to all those that desire to know how the case stands between them and their souls / by T.O. D.D. (London : Printed for Charles Passinger at the Seven Stars in the New Building on London-Bridge, 1680), by T. O. (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Closet Devotions (Durham, NC and London: Duke University Press, 1998), by Richard Rambuss (page images at HathiTrust)

• Y rhyfel ysbrydol a wnaethpwyd gan Shaddai ar Biabolus er ennill yn ol fam-ddinas byd ; neu, golli ac ennill drachefn dref Man-soul (Caerfyrddin : John Evans, 1812., 1812), by John Bunyan, F. N. Robinson, and John Evans (page images at HathiTrust)

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