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• The last check to Antinomianism : a polemical essay on the twin doctrines of Christian imperfection and a death purgatory (Printed by G. Paramore, 1792), by John Fletcher (page images at HathiTrust)
• Introdvctio ad solidam perfectionem, : per manvductionem ad S.P.N. Ignatii Exercitia spiritualia integro mense obeunda (apud Petrvm Gvillimin, 1664), by Antoine Le Gaudier, Jesuit College of Kortrijk (Belgium), and Bibliothèque des Fontaines (page images at HathiTrust)
• De adoratione in spiritu et veritate libri quatuor (Ex Officina Plantiniana Balthasaris Moreti., 1631), by Juan Eusebio Nieremberg (page images at HathiTrust)
• Religious perfection : or, a third part of the enquiry after happiness. (London : Printed for W. Innys, 1749., 1749), by Richard Lucas (page images at HathiTrust)
• Directorium quoddam breuissimum mentis in Deum ad consequendam vite perfectionem, fratris Henrici Herpe ordinis minorum de obseruantia. (1915), by Hendrik Herp (page images at HathiTrust)
• A standard of righteousness lifted up unto the nations, and an ensigne of grace unto the people, but the flagge of defiance against Antichrist, and all his messengers and ministers, who are under his power and pleading for it, for terme of life all of which are held forth in a plain answer unto Leonard Letchford's quaery concerning perfection and keeping of Gods law and Commandments, which may serve the universal good, and satisfaction of all people who are yet unsatisfied in these weighty matters in this book inserted : with a testimony concerning the natural man who cannot keep the law nor commands of God ... / given forth this 13th day of the 8th moneth, 1663, by a follower of the Lamb thorow [sic] many tribulations, whose name is Ambrose Rigge. ([London : s.n.], 1663), by Ambrose Rigge (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The third treatise of the right and pure intention, with which we ought to doe our actions. ([Saint-Omer : George Seutin], Permissu Superiorum, M.DC.XXX [1630]), by Alfonso Rodrâiguez and Tobie Matthew (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The pearle of perfection sought after by Charles Odingsells, Doctour of Divinitie. (London : Printed by M. D[awson] for Iohn Williams, at the signe of the Crane in Pauls Church-yard, 1637), by Charles Odingsells (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A manual of prayers nevvly gathered out of many and diuers famous authours aswell auncient as of the tyme present. Reduced into. 13. chap. very commodious and profitable for a deuout christian. ([Rouen : Fr. Parsons' Press], Cvm Privilegio 1583), by George Flinton and Richard Whitford (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Of our conformity with the will of God. ([Saint-Omer : Printed by the widow of C. Boscard], Permissu superiorum 1630), by Alfonso Rodrâiguez and fl. 1630 I. C. (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The Ladder of Perfection, by Walter Hilton (multiple formats at CCEL)
• The Scale of Perfection, by Walter Hilton, ed. by Thomas H. Bestul (HTML at metseditions.org)
• Oeuvres de Saint François de Sales ... (Impr. J. Niérat, 1892), by Saint Francis de Sales and Benedict Mackey (page images at HathiTrust)
• Le livre des élus (chez Charles-Pierre Berton, rue S. Victor, vis-à-vis le séminaire de Saint Nicolas-du-Chardonnet, au soleil levant, 1771), by Jean-Baptiste Saint-Jure, Pierre Nicolas de Saint-Pard, and Irish Benedictine Nuns of Ieper (Belgium) (page images at HathiTrust)
• La vie parfaite (V. Palmé, 1875), by Saint Francis de Sales (page images at HathiTrust)
• The religious state, the episcopate and the priestly office (B. Herder, 1902), by Saint Thomas Aquinas and John Procter (page images at HathiTrust)
• Epistola de perfectione vitae. English ([Printed at London : By Thomas Godfray, [ca. 1535]]), by of Clairvaux Bernard, of Sweden Bridget, and Walter Hilton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Golden pystle. ([[London] : Imprynted by me Robert wyre, dwellynge at the sygne of seynt Iohan eua[n]gelyst, in seynt Martyns parysshe in the felde besyde Charynge crosse in the bysshop of Norwytche rentys], Imprynted in the yere of our lorde god. M.CCCCC.xxxi. [1531]), by of Clairvaux Bernard and Richard Whitford (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Breve compendio intorno alla perfezione cristiana. ([Saint-Omer : English College Press], Anno M. DC. XXV. [1625]), by Achilles Galliardi, Mary Percy, Anthony Hoskins, and Isabella Cristina Berinzaga (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Combattimento spirituale. English (At Paris : [s.n.], 1652), by Lorenzo Scupoli, Juan de Castañiza, T. V. (Thomas Vincent), and A. C. (Arthur Crowther) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Christian perfection (P. O'Shea, 1878), by Alfonso Rodríguez (page images at HathiTrust)

• Alfabeto christiano. A faithful reprint of the Italian of 1546: with two modern translations, in Spanish and in English. (London, 1861), by Juan de Valdés, Marco Antonio Magno, L. de Usoz y Río, and Benjamin B. Wiffen (page images at HathiTrust)

• A triumph of truth. (At Oxford : Printed by Joseph Barnes, 1610), by Daniel Price and Humphrey Leech (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A triumph of truth. Or Declaration of the doctrine concerning euangelicall counsayles; lately deliuered in Oxford by Humfrey Leech M. of Arts, & minister. With relation of sondry occurrents, and particularly of D. King, the Vicechancellour, his exorbitant proceedings against the sayd H.L. vpon his constant propugnation thereof. Also the peculiar motiues, ensuing therevpon, which perswaded him to renounce the faction of hereticall congregations, & and to embrace the vnity of the Catholique Church ([Douai : Printed by L. Kellam], M.DC.IX. [1609]), by Humphrey Leech (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• On Modesty, by Tertullian, trans. by Sydney Thelwall (HTML with commentary at CCEL)
• Tertullians apologetische-dogmatische und montanistische Schriften (J. Lösel, 1915), by ca. 160-ca. 230 Tertullian and Karl Adam Heinrich Kellner (page images at HathiTrust)
• Estragos de la luxuria, y sus remedios, conforme a las divinas escrituras, y sus [sic] santos padres de la iglesia (Impr. del Correo Viejo, 1726), by Antonio Arbiol and Joseph Antonio Lossada y Prada (page images at HathiTrust)
• The down-right country-man; or, The faithful dairy-maid· utmind [sic] how country lads do boast, whilst Londoners are blam'd, and country lasses praised most, while ours are wags proclaim'd. The tune is, Hey boys up go we: or, Busie fame. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby, at the Golden-Ball, near the Hospital-gate, in West-Smithfield., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Ad uxorem. Book 2. English ([Imprynted at London : By [N. Hill for] Richarde Jugge, dwellynge in Paules churche yarde at the sygne of the Byble, M.D.L.] [1550]), by ca. 160-ca. 230 Tertullian, John Hooper, and Beatus Rhenanus (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The treasure of vowed chastity in secular persons. Also the widdowes glasse. VVritten by the RR. Fathers Leonard Lessius, and Fuluius Androtius, both of the Society of Iesus. Translated into English by I.W. P. ([Saint-Omer : Printed at the English College Press] Permissu superiorum, 1621), by Leonardus Lessius, Fulvio Androzzi, and John Wilson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The honor of chastity A sermon, made and preached by Iohn Featly. (London : Printed by G. P[urslowe] for Nicholas Bourne, and are to be sold at his shop, at the south entrance of the Royall Exchange, 1632), by John Featley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The right rule of Christian chastitie profitable to bee read of all godly and vertuous youthes of both sexe, bee they gentlemen or gentlewomen, or of inferiour state, whatsoeuer. Collected and written by one studious to gratifie his freendes, and profit his kindred: first (priuately) for the instruction, forewarning and forearming of certayne younge gentlewomen his neare and deare cosins: and after published by the same, in hope to profit the Church & common wealth, according to his talent. The methode wherof is to bee seene immediatly after the preface to the reader. (Imprinted at London : By [W. How for] Richard Iohnes, and are to bee solde at his shop ouer against S. Sepulchers Church without Newgate, [1580]), by William Hergest (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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• After Sanctification: Growth in the life of Holiness, by T. M. Anderson (PDF at nnu.edu)
• Die Philosophie des Unvollendbar (in German; Leipzig: Veit und Comp., 1919), by Emanuel Lasker
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• Troĭstvennyĭ obraz sovershenstva. ([Kn-vo M. i S. Sabashnikovykh], 1918), by M. O. Gershenzon (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Scripture doctrine of Christian perfection stated and defended: with a critical and historical examination of the controversy, both ancient and modern. (G. Lane & P. P. Sandford, 1842), by George Peck (page images at HathiTrust)
• A discourse on sanctification versus Christian perfection. (Pennsburg, Pa., 1905), by Oscar Schultz Kriebel (page images at HathiTrust)
• The history of the doctrine of Christian perfection in the Evangelical Association (George Banta Pub. Co., 1922), by Ralph Kendall Schwab (page images at HathiTrust)
• A plain account of Christian perfection (Carlton & Porter, 1800), by John Wesley (page images at HathiTrust)
• The problem of Methodism: being a review of the residue theory of regeneration and the second change theory of sanctification; and the philosophy of Christian perfection (J.D. Barbee, agent, Publishing house of the M.E. church, South, 1888), by J M. Boland (page images at HathiTrust)
• En tydelig og klar Fremstilling af Helliggjørelsen eller den christelige Fuldkommenhed (Trykt hos C.J. Elvius, 1859), by John Fletcher and Christian Willerup (page images at HathiTrust)
• Practice of perfection and Christian virtues (Loyola University Press, 1929), by Alfonso Rodríguez and Joseph Rickaby (page images at HathiTrust)
• Scripture doctrine of Christian perfection; with other kindred subjects, illustrated and confirmed in a series of discourses designed to throw light on the way of holiness. (D.S. King, 1839), by Asa Mahan (page images at HathiTrust)
• Uebung der Christlichen Vollkommenheit (F. Kirchheim, 1860), by Alfonso Rodríguez and Christoph Kleyboldt (page images at HathiTrust)
• Christian perfection as taught in the Bible : an essay containing the substance of Mr. Fletcher's last check to antinomianism (J.B. M'Ferrin, 1860), by John Fletcher (page images at HathiTrust)
• The philosophy of Christian perfection : embracing a psychological statement of some of the principles of Christianity on which this doctrine rests : together with a practical examination of the peculiar views of several recent writers on this subject. (Sorrin and Ball, 1848), by Merritt Caldwell (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Scripture doctrine of Christian perfection stated and defended : with a critical and historical examination of the controversy, both ancient and modern ; also practical illustrations and advices in a series of lectures (Lane & Sandford, 1843), by George Peck (page images at HathiTrust)
• The New Testament standard of piety : or, Our love made perfect (Christian Witness Co., 1882), by W. McDonald (page images at HathiTrust)
• The scripture doctrine of Christian perfection stated and defended : with a critical and historical examination of the controversy, ancient and modern : also practical illustrations and advices (Lane & Scott, 1848), by George Peck (page images at HathiTrust)
• Réflexions sur la vraie nature du pouvoir (ALeleux, 1842), by Édouard Mercier (page images at HathiTrust)
• A practical treatise upon Christian perfection (W. Innys and R. Manby, 1737), by William Law (page images at HathiTrust)
• The problem of Methodism : being a review of the residue theory of regeneration and the second change theory of sanctification, and the philosophy of Christian perfection (Publishing House of the M.E. Church, South, 1889), by J. M. Boland (page images at HathiTrust)
• Examination of the doctrine of perfection as held by Rev. Asa Mahan ... and others (W.R. Peters ;, 1841), by Leonard Woods (page images at HathiTrust)
• Essai sur la perfection : pour servir de suite au Systesme du vrai bonheur (Chez Sorli, 1751), by Jean-Henri-Samuel Formey (page images at HathiTrust)
• Studien über die rationellen moralprincipien zunächst über das perfectibilitäts princip ... (Ullrich & sohn, 1875), by Franz Joseph Stein (page images at HathiTrust)
• A practical treatise upon Christian perfection. (Printed for William Innys, 1741), by William Law (page images at HathiTrust)
• Religious perfection, or, A third part of the enquiry after happiness (Printed for Sam. Smith and Benj. Walford ..., 1704), by Richard Lucas (page images at HathiTrust)
• Fullkomlighetsbegreppet i Spinozas filosofi ... (Almqvist & Wiksells boktryckeri-a.-b., 1928), by Harry Meurling (page images at HathiTrust)
• A plain account of Christian perfection (Published by Carlton & Porter , in the 19th century), by John Wesley (page images at HathiTrust)
• A practical treatise upon Christian perfection (Portsmouth : C. Morgridge, 1822., 1822), by William Law (page images at HathiTrust)
• Spiritual perfection unfolded and enforced from 2 Cor. VII, 1 ... (J. Hatchard, 1834), by William Bates (page images at HathiTrust)
• Christian perfection. (Waite, Peirce, & Co., 1844), by Asa Mahan (page images at HathiTrust)
• Christian perfection (E. Stevenson & F.A. Owen, Agents, for the Medthodist Episcopal Church, South, 1855), by John Fletcher and Thomas Rutherford (page images at HathiTrust)
• The practice of Christian and religious perfection (P. J. Kenedy and Sons, 1878), by Alfonso Rodríguez (page images at HathiTrust)
• Die Heilsfülle : Heiligung und Vollkommenheit nach Maassgabe der heiligen Schrift (Evangelischen Gemeinschaft, 1872), by Wilhelm W. Orwig (page images at HathiTrust)
• Idea of Christian perfectibility. (Williams and Norgate, 1866), by Robert William Mackay (page images at HathiTrust)
• The New Testament standard of piety. (Foster and Palmer, Jr., 1866), by W. McDonald (page images at HathiTrust)
• A plain account of Christian perfection : as believed and taught by the Rev. John Wesley, from the year 1725 to the year 1777. (Lane & Scott, 1850), by John Wesley (page images at HathiTrust)
• Elevation of the soul to God, by means of spiritual considerations and affections. Translated from the French of L'Abbe B. by R.P. (printed by Grant and Moir, 1793), by Barthélemy Baudrand (page images at HathiTrust)
• Exercitivm perfectionis, et virtvtvm Christianarvm, in tres partes distinctum. (Ex typographica Baltazaris Belleri., 1625), by Alfonso Rodríguez (page images at HathiTrust)
• The New Testament standard of piety (W.C. Palmer, 1871), by W. McDonald (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sanctification instantaneous and complete, in this life is unscriptural (s.n.], 1885), by Joseph A. Cahill (page images at HathiTrust)
• Plain account of Christian perfection (A. Sims, in the 19th century), by John Wesley (page images at HathiTrust)
• A plain account of Christian perfection (s.n.], 1860), by John Wesley (page images at HathiTrust)
• Christian perfection the ordination sermon at the Montreal Conference, Smith's Falls, June 2nd, 1895 (The Conference, 1895), by E. B. Ryckman and Ont.) Methodist Church (Canada). Montreal Conference (1895 : Smith's Falls (page images at HathiTrust)
• The last check to antinomianism (W. Briggs, 1907), by John Fletcher and N. Burwash (page images at HathiTrust)
• Holiness perfection in Christ ; sermon preached in the Centenary Church, Saint John, N.B., Thursday, June 2nd, 1887 (s.n.], 1887), by Mark Guy Pearse (page images at HathiTrust)
• A practical treatise upon Christian perfection (Longmans, Green, 1901), by William Law (page images at HathiTrust)
• El perfeccionismo absoluto : bases fundamentales de un nuevo sistema filosófico (Imprenta de Eduardo Dublan, 1888), by Jesús Ceballos Dosamantes (page images at HathiTrust)
• De perfectione apud Leibnitium. (Hachette et cie., 1881), by Léopold Mabilleau (page images at HathiTrust)
• Kristilegur algjörleikur (Winnipeg, Man., 1904), by John Wesley and Þóra Ingibjörg Ingjaldsdóttir (page images at HathiTrust)
• Essays on evangelical perfection. (Phillips & Hunt ;, 1880), by Daniel Steele (page images at HathiTrust)
• A critical review of Wesleyan perfection (Printed at the Methodist book concern, 1866), by S. Franklin (page images at HathiTrust)
• Christian perfection (Hitchcock & Walden, 1800), by John Wesley (page images at HathiTrust)
• Einige Worte aus dem Innersten ... die noch im Tempel ... sind (Bey H. Gräff in Kommission, 1797), by Zahl 15, 15, and Harold Jantz Collection (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The doctrine of the higher Christian life compared with the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. (H.A. Young & co., 1876), by Alvah Hovey (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Scripture doctrine of Christian perfection stated and defended: with a critical and historical examination of the controversy, ancient and modern ... (Carlton & Lanahan; [etc., etc., 1842), by George Peck (page images at HathiTrust)
• Confessions of John H. Noyes. Pt. 1. Confession of religious experience, including a history of modern perfectionism (Leonard & Company, Printers, 1978), by John Humphrey Noyes (page images at HathiTrust)
• Pensée vivante et perfection formelle. (Librairie Hachette, 1925), by Etienne Souriau (page images at HathiTrust)
• An cath spioradail (Cló-Chlar Caitiliceach na h-Alba, 1908), by Lorenzo Scupoli and Eoghan Mac Eachainn (page images at HathiTrust)
• Absolute unlawfulness of the stage entertainment fully demonstrated (Printed for W. Baynes, 1807), by William Law (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sanctification (Publishing House of the Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene, 1907), by Adam Clarke (page images at HathiTrust)
• Love enthroned (Salem, Oh : Schmul, 1961., 1961), by Daniel Steele (page images at HathiTrust)
• A plain account of Christian perfection : as believed and taught by the Rev. Mr. John Wesley, from the year 1725 to the year 1777. (London : Printed by J. Paramore, 1785., 1785), by John Wesley and Benson Collection of Hymnals and Hymnology (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Directorium quoddam breuissimum mentis in Deum ad consequendam vite perfectionem, fratris Henrici Herpe ordinis minorum de obseruantia. (1915), by Hendrik Herp (page images at HathiTrust)
• Entire sanctification; Christian perfection, stated and defended (Baltimore : Armstrong & Berry, 1838., 1838), by John Wesley, Richard Treffry, Richard Watson, Adam Clarke, and A. Watmough (page images at HathiTrust)
• Saint Madeleine Sophie ([publisher not identified], 1925), by Madeleine-Sophie Barat (page images at HathiTrust)
• Vom Irrthum der Secten Esaiae Stiefels und Ezechiel Meths. English (London : Printed by M.S. for Giles Calvert ..., 1661), by Jakob Böhme and John Sparrow (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The imperfection of the creature, and the excellency of the Divine commandment; illustrated in nine sermons on Psal. CXIX. 96. / By John Barnard, A.M. Pastor of a church in Marblehead. ; [Four lines from Philippians] (Boston, New-England, : Printed and sold by Rogers and Fowle in Queen-Street, and by D. Gookin in Marlborough-Street., MDCCXLVII. [1747]), by John Barnard (HTML at Evans TCP)
• The Gleam of Light: Moral Perfectionism and Education in Dewey and Emerson (New York: Fordham University Press, 2019), by Naoko Saito (JSTOR ebook)

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