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• Forgiveness of sin
• Forgiveness -- Religious aspects -- Early works to 1800
• Sin -- Early works to 1800
• Early works to 1800

• Confession -- Early works to 1800
• Penance -- Early works to 1800
• Forgiveness of sin -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800

• Practical Exposition of Psalm CXXX (London: Religious Tract Society, 1835), by John Owen (multiple formats at archive.org)
• Esponiad ymarferol ar salm y cxxx, ... lle y mae natur maddenat pechod yn cael ei ddangos; y gwirionedd a'r sylweddolrwydd o hono yn cael ei gadarnhau; ac achos eneidiau mewn cyfyngder gan enogrwydd pechod, ac yn cael eu rhyddhau trwy amlygiad o faddeuant gyda Duw, yn cael ymdrin yn helaeth a hwynt. (Argraffwyd gan J. Jenkins, 1827), by John Owen and David Williams (page images at HathiTrust)
• A practical exposition on the CXXX Psalm. Wherein the nature of the forgiveness of sin is declared; the truth and reality of it asserted; and the case of a soul distressed with the guilt of sin, and relieved by a discovery of forgiveness with God, is at large discoursed. (Printed by r. White for N. Ponder, 1669), by John Owen (page images at HathiTrust)
• Practical exposition on Psalm CXXX : wherein the nature of the forgiveness of sin is declared; the truth and reality of it asserted; and the case of a soul distressed with the guilt of sin, and relieved by a discovery of forgiveness with God, is at large discoursed (London : Religious Tract Society, 1835., 1835), by John Owen (page images at HathiTrust)
• Encouragements to faith Drawn from severall engagements both of Gods Christs heart to receive pardon sinners. By Tho: Goodwin, B.D. (London : printed for R. Dawlman, 1645), by Thomas Goodwin (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The freeness of Gods grace in the forgiveness of sins by Jesus Christ, vindicated. Against the doctrine of Mr. Fergusson, in his sermon preached at the morning lecture, the fifth of August 1668. in a letter to a friend. By H. W. a lover of the truth that is according to Godliness. (London : printed for J. J. and are to be sold at William Crooks, at three Bibles near Temple Bar, and at Peter Parker's in Billeter Lane, anno 1668), by H. W. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The penitent sinner ([London : s.n., 1670?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The sinners sanctuary. By Thomas Packer, his Majesties servant. (London : Printed by Iohn Haviland, for Edward Blackmore, and are to be sold at his shop in S. Pauls churchyard at the signe of the Angel, 1638), by Thomas Packer (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Charter of hevyn blys. ([Imprynted at London : In saynt Sepulchres paryssh, in the old Baylly by Rychard Lant, for Iohn Gough, dwellyng at Smartes kay besyde byllynges gate, [1542?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Of the creatures liberation from the bondage of corruption. Wherein is discussed I. What is most probably meant by (the creature.) II. The vanitie or corruption from which it shall be delivered, and its unwillingnesse to that vanitie. III. The manner or way of its deliverance. IV. What creatures are conceived as most capable of this, and of their use after restauration. V. And lastly is discussed that glorious libertie of the sonnes of God into which the creature is to be reduced. Discursu philosophico--theologico, by John Waite, B.D. (Printed at York : by Tho: Broad, and are to be sold at his shop near Common-Hall-Gates, 1650), by John Waite (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A treatise made in defence of the lauful power and authoritie of priesthod to remitte sinnes of the peoples duetie for confession of their sinnes to Gods ministers: and of the Churches meaning concerning indulgences, commonlie called the Popes pardo[n]s. By William Allen M. of Arte, and student in diuinitie. (Lovanii : Apud Ioannem Foulerum, anno D. 1567), by William Allen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Comfort for beleevers about their sinnes & troubles. In a treatise shevving. That true beleevers, how weake soever in faith, should not be opprest, or perplext in heart; by any thing whatever befalls them; either in sinne, or afflictions. Together with divers other comfortable observations; gathered out of that counsell, given by Christ to his Apostles: and in them, to all beleevers. In John chap. 14. verses 1,2,3,4. / By John Archer, Master of Art, sometime preacher of All-hallowes Lumbard-street. London. (London; : Printed for Benjamin Allen, and are to be sold at his shop, at the Crown in Popes-head-Alley., 1645), by John Archer (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Instructions about right beleeving: severall sermons leading unto Christ, directing unto faith, and incouraging thereto. Shewing the nature, measure, and necessitie of the sense of sinne. Christ the bread of life, a sufficient remedy for mans misery; with the way and meanes to obtain him; as also incouragements to come to him, from his abilitie and readinesse to give full soule-satisfaction. / By John Archer, Master of Art, sometime preacher of All-hallowes Lumbard-street. London. (London; : Printed for Benjamin Allen, and are to be sold at his shop, at the Crown in Popes-head-Alley., 1645), by John Archer (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Consolation de l'âme sur l'asseurance de la remission des pechez. English. (Imprinted at London : [By T. Orwin] for Symon Waterson, [1590?]), by Jean de Chassanion (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Perpétuité de la foi de l'Église catholique sur l'eucharistie (L'éditeur, 1841), by Antoine Arnauld, J.-P. Migne, Johann Jakob Scheffmacher, Denis de Sainte-Marthe, Eusèbe Renaudot, and Pierre Nicole (page images at HathiTrust)
• Breve directorivm ad confessarii ac confitentis munus recte obeundum, concinnatum (excudebat Sebaldvs Mayer, 1576), by Juan-Alphonso de Polanco, Luciano de Contagnet, Saint Jerome, and Bibliothèque des Fontaines (page images at HathiTrust)
• Exomologesis. English ([Imprinted at London : In Flete strete by Ioh[a]n Byddell, at the signe of our lady of Pitie, nexte to Flete bridge, for wyllyam Marshall], [1535?]), by Desiderius Erasmus (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A brief fourme of confession instructing all Christian folke how to confesse their sinnes, [and] so to dispose themselues, that they may enioy the benefite of true pena[n]ce, dooing the woorthy frutes therof, according to th'vse of Christes Catholique Church. Newly translated into English, and set foorth together with certaine other godly brief treatises and praiers, as is to be seene in the side folowing. (Antverpiae : Apud Iohannem Foulerum, M.D.LXXVI. [1576]), by Thomas More, Juan Luis Vives, John Fowler, and Laurence Vaux (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A plaine subuersyon or turnyng vp syde down of all the argumentes, that the Popecatholykes can make for the maintenaunce of auricular confession with a moste wholsome doctryne touchyng the due obedience, that we owe vnto ciuill magistrates, made dialogue wyse betwene the prentyse and the priest by Gracyous Menewe. ([Wesel? : Printed by H. Singleton?, 1555?]), by Gracious Menewe and Thomas Becon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A practical discourse of confession of sins to God, as a means of pardon and cleansing. By John Wade, minister of Hammersmith. (London : printed for John Salusbury, at the Rising-Sun in Cornhil, 1697), by John Wade (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A short treatise of the sacrament of penance with the maner of examination of conscience for a generall confession : wherunto is added another treatise of confession, for such spirituall or deuoute persons as frequent that sacrament / sett forth in Italian by the Reu. Fa. Vincent Bruno of the Society of Iesus. ([London : Fr. Garnet's second press], 1597), by Vincenzo Bruno (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Super Confiteor (Apud Claudium Cheuallonium, 1534), by Guillaume Pepin (page images at HathiTrust)
• Tratado de casos de consciencia. (Con licencia de los señores del consejo real, en casa de Iuan Iñiguez de Lequerica. :, 1589), by Antonio de Córdoba and Juan Iñiguez de Lequerica (page images at HathiTrust)
• The mischiefs of self-ignorance and the benefits of self-acquaintance opened in divers sermons at Dunstan's-West and published in answer to the accusations of some and the desires of others / by Richard Baxter. (London : Printed by R. White for F. Tyton ..., 1662), by Richard Baxter (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• True watch. Part 2 (At London : Printed by F. K[ingston] for Samuel Macham, and are to be sold at his shop in Pauls Church yard, at the signe of the Bul-head, 1607), by John Brinsley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• True watch. Part 1 (At London : Printed by G. Eld, for Samuel Macham and Mat. Cooke and are to be sold at the Tigers head in Pauls Church yard, 1606), by John Brinsley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Short directory for the great necessary and advantagious duty of self-examination whereby a serious believer may every evening examine himself. (London : Printed for John Bringhurst ..., 1681) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Miserie of sinne. ([Cambridge] : Printed by Cantrell Legge, printer to the Vniversitie of Cambridge, 1608), by Richard Kilby (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Treatise of examination. (London : Printed by G[eorge] P[urslowe] for Iohn Clarke, and are to be sold at his shop, vnder St. Peters Church in Corne-hill, 1626), by Henry Mason (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Self-examination with the likeliest means of conversion and salvation, or, haypy [sic] and welcome advice, if it meets with a soul ingenious : the which being thought (by many) worth the transcribing, at no small charge, is now published for the good of all / by R. Junius. (London : Printed by D. Maxwell, and are to be sold by Mrs. Crisps ..., 1663), by Richard Younge (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A short treatise of the sacrament of penance with the maner of examination of conscience for a generall confession : wherunto is added another treatise of confession, for such spirituall or deuoute persons as frequent that sacrament / sett forth in Italian by the Reu. Fa. Vincent Bruno of the Society of Iesus. ([London : Fr. Garnet's second press], 1597), by Vincenzo Bruno (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Cases of conscience concerning evil spirits personating men, witchcrafts, infallible proofs of guilt in such as are accused with that crime. All considered according to the scriptures, history, experience, and the judgment of many learned men / by Increase Mather, president of Harvard College at Cambridge, and teacher of a church at Boston in New-England. (Boston : Printed and sold by Benjamin Harris at the London Coffee-House, 1693), by Increase Mather, Samuel Willard, and Cotton Mather (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Triall of conscience in a quotidian exercise written by Tho. Riley. (London : Printed by J. Okes, for John Benson, and are to be sold at his shop in St. Dunstans Church-yard, 1639), by Thomas Riley (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The penitential discipline of the primitive church for the first four hundred years after Christ, together with its declension from the fifth century downwards to its present state, impartially represented. (J. H. Parker, 1844), by Nathaniel Marshall and Andrew Dickson White (page images at HathiTrust)
• Seliḥot le-taʻanit tsibur : be-ʻikvot genevah mi-bet ha-keneset be-Ḳorfu : manuscript (Ṿenetsiyah : Nella Stamperia Bragadina, 499 [1739], 1739), by Samuel David ben Jehiel Ottolengo, Moses ben Mordecai Zacuto, di-Mordi Eliyahu ben Ḥayyim, Ḥayyim Shabtai Cohen, Hebrew Manuscripts (Columbia University. Libraries), and Stamperia Bragadina (page images at HathiTrust)

• Super Confiteor (Apud Claudium Cheuallonium, 1534), by Guillaume Pepin (page images at HathiTrust)
• Eybels gottlose Lehre von der Ohrenbeichte : Enthüllet (Im Verlag der Joseph Wolffischen Buchhandlung, 1784), by Georg Feiner (page images at HathiTrust)
• Confessionario en lengva mexicana y castellana (Por Melchior Ocharte, 1599), by fray Juan Bautista and Melchior Ocharte (page images at HathiTrust)
• Advertencias para los confessores de los naturales (En Mexico : Enel Conuento de Sanctiago Tlatilulco, por M. Ocharte. año 1600-[1601]., 1600), by fray Juan Bautista, Luis Ocharte Figueroa, and Melchior Ocharte (page images at HathiTrust)
• A letter to the Right Honorable A. Earl of Essex, from Dublin Declaring the strange obstinacy of papists, (as here, so) in Ireland; who being evidently convict and condemn'd for criminal causes, yet at their death, and upon the gallows, absolutely deny the fact; and the erroneous and impious motives, given by their priests, by which they are deluded to do it. (London : Printed by Tho: Newcomb, 1679), by Arthur Capel Essex (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sin dismantled, shewing the loathsomnesse thereof, in laying it open by confession; with the remedy for it by repentance & conversion. Wherein is set forth the manner how we ought to confess our sins to God and man, with the consiliary decrees from the authority thereof, and for the shewing the necessity of priestly absolution, the removing the disesteem the vulgar have of absolution, setting forth the power of ministers. With an historical relation of the canons concerning confession, and the secret manner of it; also shewing the confessors affections and inclinations. By a late reverend, learned and judicious Divine. (London : printed by J. Best, for William Crook, at the three Bibles on Fleet-Bridge, MDCLXIV. [1664]), by learned and judicious Divine Late reverend (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A short and an absolute order of confession most requisite of all persons to be ouer loked [sic] before they confesse them. ([S.l., : W. Carter, ca. 1577]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A treatise of auricular confession. Wherin [sic] is euidently shewen, the authoritie and power of Catholique priests, for the forgiuing and remitting of sinnes. : Against the Protestants bare and only preaching of absolution vnto the people. (At S. Omers, : By Iohn Heigham, with permission of Superiors., Anno 1622.), by John Heigham (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Confessionario en lengva mexicana y castellana (Por Melchior Ocharte, 1599), by fray Juan Bautista and Melchior Ocharte (page images at HathiTrust)
• Advertencias para los confessores de los naturales (En Mexico : Enel Conuento de Sanctiago Tlatilulco, por M. Ocharte. año 1600-[1601]., 1600), by fray Juan Bautista, Luis Ocharte Figueroa, and Melchior Ocharte (page images at HathiTrust)

• [Liḳuṭim be-ḳabalah]. (Columbia University Libraries, 1636), by Samuel Gallico, Moses ben Jacob Cordovero, Menahem Azariah da Fano, Yosef Ibm Shraga, Eliʻezer Naḥman Foʼah, Shemuʼel Shaʻar Aryeh, and Hebrew Manuscripts (Columbia University. Libraries) (page images at HathiTrust)

• On Modesty, by Tertullian, trans. by Sydney Thelwall (HTML with commentary at CCEL)
• Instruction de la jeunesse en la piété chrétienne. Part 2. English (London : printed by J.B. and are to be sold by Mathew Turner, at the Lamb in High Holborn, and John Tootell, at Mr. Palmers the bookbinder in Silverstreet in Bloomsbury: together with the first part of the instruction of youth in Christian Piety, 1689), by Charles Gobinet (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A short treatise of the sacrament of penance with the maner of examination of conscience for a generall confession : wherunto is added another treatise of confession, for such spirituall or deuoute persons as frequent that sacrament / sett forth in Italian by the Reu. Fa. Vincent Bruno of the Society of Iesus. ([London : Fr. Garnet's second press], 1597), by Vincenzo Bruno (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Doctrine de la penitence publique Et la forme d'icelle ainsi comme elle se practique en l'Eglise des estrangiers à Londres, deuant qu'on vienne à l'excommunication. Ensemble aussi la forme d'administrer la saincte Cene. ([London : S.n., 1552]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The Jerusalem Sinner Saved, or, Good News for the Vilest of Men, by John Bunyan (Gutenberg text)

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