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A discourse concerning prayer : especially of frequenting the dayly publick prayers : in two parts (Printed by J.M. for Rich. Royston ..., 1686), by Simon Patrick (page images at HathiTrust)
A directory for the publique worship of God throughout the three kingdomes of England, Scotland, and Ireland : together with an ordinance of Parliament for the taking away of the Book of common-prayer and for establishing and observing of this present directory throughout the kingdome of England and dominion of Wales : with propositions concerning church-government and ordination of ministers. (London : Printed by T.R. and E.M. for the Company of Stationers, 1651., 1651), by Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary), Church of Scotland. General Assembly, and Westminster Assembly (1643-1652) (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)
The covenant acknowledged by an English Covenanter, and the manifested wants of the common prayer, or divine service, formerly used, thought the fittest for publique worship by one vvhose hearty desires are presented to all the lovers of peace and truth in these nations, and shall be the prayers of a wel-wisher to both, and a very much obliged servant to all the promoters of this just cause, E.M., Mason. (London : Printed for John Marriot ..., 1660), by Mason E. M. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An admonition to the dissenting inhabitants of the diocess of Derry concerning a book lately published by Mr. J. Boyse, entituled, Remarks on a late discourse of William, Lord Bishop of Derry, concerning the inventions of men in the worship of God / from William, Lord Bishop of the said diocess. (London : Printed for William Keblewhite ..., 1694), by William King (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A discourse concerning the inventions of men in the worship of God by William Lord Bishop of Derry ... (Dublin : Printed for the author, by Andrew Crook ..., 1694), by William King (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A second admonition to the dissenting inhabitants of the diocess of Derry concerning Mr. J. Boyse's Vindication of his Remarks on A discourse concerning the inventions of men in the worship of God : with an appendix containing an answer to Mr. B's objections against the sign of the cross / by William, Lord Bishop of Derry. (London : Printed for R. Clavel ..., 1696), by William King (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Certain cases of conscience resolved concerning the lawfulness of joyning with forms of prayer in publick worship. Part I ... (London : Printed by Henry Hills, Jun. for Fincham Gardiner ..., 1683), by John Scott (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A Directory for the publique worship of God, throughout the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland together with an ordinance of Parliament for the taking away of the Book of common-prayer, ... die Jovis, 13. Martii, 1644 / ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance and directory bee forthwith printed and published. (London : Printed for Evan Tyler, Alexander Fifield, Ralph Smith, and John Field ..., 1644) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Formulæ adorandi, or, A religious and devout poem containing certain plain directions and affectionate perswasions to the clergy and laiety of England for their frequent address unto and right behaviour in the house of the Lord at his worship and service, agreeable to the word of God, the laws and customs of Holy Church. (London : Printed for Rich. Royston, 1676) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The expediency of a publick liturgy, to preserve the reverence of publick worship a sermon preach'd at Bridgewater, for the satisfaction of an eminent dissenter / by Matthew Hole ... (London : Printed for Matt. Wotton ..., 1697), by Matthew Hole (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Caption title on p. 3:Animadversions upon I.M----'s book, called, A brief discourse concerning singing in the publick worship of God in the Church, printed 1690, and upon an appendix, printed 1691 (London : printed in the year 1691. And sold by John Harris at the Harrow in the Poultrey, [1691]), by Joseph Wright and T. W. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The art or skil, well and fruitfullie to heare the holy sermons of the church written first in Latin, by a godly minister named Gulielmus Zepperus ; and now truly translated into English by T.W. ... (Imprinted at London : By Felix Kingston, 1599), by Wilhelm Zepper and T. W. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A sermon concerning publick worship preached before the Queen on Wednesday the 23d of March, 1691/2 / by Thomas Manningham ... (London : Printed for W. Crook ... and S. Smith ..., 1692), by Thomas Manningham (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Remarks on a late discourse of William Lord Bishop of Derry; concerning the inventions of men in the worship of God. By J. Boyse ([Dublin] : Printed for Eliphal Dobson, Matthew Gun, and Patrick Campbel, booksellers in Dublin, 1694), by J. Boyse (HTML at EEBO TCP)
By the King. A proclamation for authorizing an uniformity of the Book of Common-Prayer, to be used throughout the realm. (London : printed for Will. Sheares, 1660), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) and King Charles II of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Ignoramus his conviction: shewing the necessity and excellency of frequent hearing and preaching the sacred Word of God. / Written by one who is a hater of schisme, and humble supplyant as the throne of grace, for the perfecting of a right reformation, answerable to the Word of God, and agreeable to the holy and godly conversations of the righteous. Very necessary for all sort of people to reade. in these sad and wofull times. Imprimatur John Downame. (London : Printed for R. L., anno Dom. 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

Filed under: Liturgics -- Early works to 1800

The expediency of a publick liturgy, to preserve the reverence of publick worship a sermon preach'd at Bridgewater, for the satisfaction of an eminent dissenter / by Matthew Hole ... (London : Printed for Matt. Wotton ..., 1697), by Matthew Hole (HTML at EEBO TCP)

Filed under: Public worship -- Church of England -- Early works to 1800

Filed under: Public worship -- Church of Scotland -- Early works to 1800

Directions of the Generall Assembly concerning secret and private worship, and mutuall edification, for cherishing piety, for maintaining unity, and avoiding schisme and division. With an act for observing these directions, and censuring such use to neglect family worship. And an act against such as withdraw themselves from the publike worship in their own congregations. (Edinburgh : Printed by Evan Tyler, Printer to the Kings most excellent Majestie, 1648), by Church of Scotland. General Assembly and A. Ker (HTML at EEBO TCP)

Filed under: Public worship -- England -- Early works to 1800

A directory for the publique worship of God throughout the three kingdomes of England, Scotland, and Ireland : together with an ordinance of Parliament for the taking away of the Book of common-prayer and for establishing and observing of this present directory throughout the kingdome of England and dominion of Wales : with propositions concerning church-government and ordination of ministers. (London : Printed by T.R. and E.M. for the Company of Stationers, 1651., 1651), by Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary), Church of Scotland. General Assembly, and Westminster Assembly (1643-1652) (page images at HathiTrust)
A declaration of His Highness, inviting the people of England and Wales to a day of solemn fasting and humiliation. (London : Printed by Henry Hills and John Feild Printers to His Highness, 1655 [i.e., 1656]), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) and England and Wales. Council of State (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An Act for a day of publique thanksgiving to be observed throughout England and Wales, on Thursday on the first of November, 1649. Together with a declaration of the grounds thereof. (London : Printed by John Field for Edward Husband, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1649), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Die Sabbathi 8 Julii 1648. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that on the next Lords day publique thanks be given to almighty God, in all churches within the city of London, and late lines of communication, for his great mercy in giving the Parliaments forces a great victory in the north... (London : printed for John Wright, at the Kings Head in the Old Bayley, 1648), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Die Veneris 2 Feb. 1643: It is this day ordered that publike thankes be given unto God in all the churches of London, Westminster, suburbs, and within the bills of mortality, upon the next Lords day, ... (London : Printed for Robert Bostock, dwelling at the signe of the Kings head in Pauls Church-yard, 1643. [i.e. 1644]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Forasmuch as notwithstanding divers good Acts and Ordinances of Parliament made for the better observation of the Lords-day, days of publique humiliation, and thanksgiving, and the many endeavours used for the due execution thereof it is observed that the Lords day is very much prophaned, ... ([London : s.n., 1656]), by City of London (England). Lord Mayor and Robert Tichborne (HTML at EEBO TCP)

Filed under: Public worship -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800

Order of Parliament with the consent of His Highness the Lord Protector for a day of public thanksgiving. (Printed by Henry Hills and John Field ..., 1657), by England and Wales Parliament, Henry Scobell, John Field, Henry Hills, Robert Blake, and England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) (page images at HathiTrust)
An Act appointing Thursday the last day of February, 1649. for a solemn day of humiliation, fasting & prayer and declaring the grounds thereof. (London : Printed by Edward Husband and John Field, Printers to the Parliament of England, 1649. [ie. 1650]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An act appointing Thursday the thirteenth of June, 1650. to be kept as a day of solemn fasting and humiliation and declaring the reasons and grounds thereof. (London : Printed by Edward Husband and Iohn Field, Printers to the Parliament of England, 1650), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Diæ Veneris 12 May, 1648. Resolved by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, that Wednesday next to be appointed a day of publique thanksgiving to almighty God for his great mercy and blessing, ... (London : Printed for John Wright at the Kings Head, in the Old-Bayley, 1648), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Die Lunæ 10. Martii, 1644. It is this day ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament; that the day of publique thanks-giving, appointed by both Houses to be kept on Wednesday next the 12th. of this instant March, ... ([London : s.n., 1644] [i.e. 1645]), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Die Lunæ, 29 Novemb. 1647. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that on the next Lords day being the fifth day of December, publique thanks be given to Almighty God ... (London : Printed for Edward Husband, Printer to the Honorable House of Commons, Decemb. 1. 1647), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Die Lunæ, 8. Junii. 1646. It is this day ordered by the Commons now assembled in Parliament, that on the next Lords day the respective ministers of the severall churches, and chappels within the cities of London and Westminster, ... ([London : s.n., 1646]), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Die Sabbathi, 7. Martii, 1645. Whereas Thursday next is by former Order appointed for a day of publique thanksgiving for the great mercy of God in giving successe to the Parliaments forces against the enemy at Torrington in Devonshire: ... (London : Printed by Richard Cotes, 1645. [i.e. 1646]), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Die Veneris, 28 August. 1646. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that Tuesday, being the eight day of September, now next coming, be set a part for a day of publike thanksgiving within the Cities of London and Westminster, ... (London : Printed for John Wright, at the King Head in the Old Bayley, 1646), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Die veneris, 6 Julii, 1649. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that VVednesday next come three weeks be set apart and appointed for a day of publique fasting ... (London : Printed for Edward Husband, Printer to the Parliament of England, Iuly 7. 1649), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An order of Parliament, for a thanks-giving together with a declaration of the grounds and reasons of it. (London : Printed by Edward Husband and John Field, Printers to the Parliament of England, 1650), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
By the King. A proclamation commanding the use of the Book of Common-Prayer according to law notwithstanding the pretended ordinances for the new directory. (Printed at Oxford : by Leonard Lichfield, Printer to the Vniversitie, 1645), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
By the King. A proclamation for setting apart a day of solemn and publick thanksgiving throughout the whole kingdom (London : Printed by Christopher Barker and John Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, 1660), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) and King Charles II of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation, for all persons within our quarters in the county of Devon able to bear arms, not being otherwise imployed by His Highnesse, or dispenced withall, to attend His Highnesse now advancing in person to meet the rebels As also for a generall supplication to be made in all churches of Devon and Exeter, on Sunday the 4. of Ianuary, for Gods blessing on His Highnesse, and his forces. / By His Highnesse the Prince of Great Brittain, Duke of Conwall [sic] and Albany, highest captain generall of all His Majesties forces raised and to be raised within the kingdom of England, dominion of VVales and town of Berwick, &c. (Imprinted at Exeter : by Robert Barker, and John Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, 1645), by King Charles II of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
At a Common-councel held on Tuesday the 20th day of August, 1650. London. ([London : s.n., 1650]), by City of London (England). Court of Common Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A declaration of His Highnes the Lord Protector and the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, for a day of solemn fasting and humiliation in the three nations. Tuesday the 23th of September, 1656. Ordered by the Parliament, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Clerk of the Parliament. (London : Printed by Henry Hills, and John Field, Printers to His Highness, the Lord Protector, 1656), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell), Oliver Cromwell, and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An order of Parliament with the consent of His Highness the Lord Protector, for a day of publike thanksgiving with the cities of London and Westminster, the late lines of communication, and weekly bills of mortality, on Wednesday the third of June next; for the great success God hath been pleased to give the Navy of this Commonwealth under the command of General Blake against the Spaniard. Together with a narrative of the same success, as it was communicated in a letter from the said General. Thursday the 28th of May, 1657. Ordered by the Parliament, that this narrative be printed and published, with the order of the House for the day of thanksgiving. Hen: Scobell, Clerk of the Parliament. (London : Printed by Henry Hills and John Field, Printers to His Highness the Lord Protector, 1657), by England and Wales Parliament and England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

Filed under: Public worship -- Ireland -- Early works to 1800

A directory for the publique worship of God throughout the three kingdomes of England, Scotland, and Ireland : together with an ordinance of Parliament for the taking away of the Book of common-prayer and for establishing and observing of this present directory throughout the kingdome of England and dominion of Wales : with propositions concerning church-government and ordination of ministers. (London : Printed by T.R. and E.M. for the Company of Stationers, 1651., 1651), by Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary), Church of Scotland. General Assembly, and Westminster Assembly (1643-1652) (page images at HathiTrust)
The declaration of Sir Hardresse Waller, Major General of the Parliaments forces in Ireland, and the Council of Officers there (Dublin :, [London] : Printed by William Bladen, by special Order ;, and Reprinted at London by John Macock, 1659. [i.e. 1660]), by Waller Hardress and England and Wales. Army (HTML at EEBO TCP)

Filed under: Public worship -- Scotland -- Early works to 1800

A directory for the publique worship of God throughout the three kingdomes of England, Scotland, and Ireland : together with an ordinance of Parliament for the taking away of the Book of common-prayer and for establishing and observing of this present directory throughout the kingdome of England and dominion of Wales : with propositions concerning church-government and ordination of ministers. (London : Printed by T.R. and E.M. for the Company of Stationers, 1651., 1651), by Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary), Church of Scotland. General Assembly, and Westminster Assembly (1643-1652) (page images at HathiTrust)
An act appointing a fast throughout the whole kingdom of Scotland (Edinburgh : Printed by Andrew Anderson, Printer to the King's most excellent Majesty, Anno 1675), by Scotland. Privy Council, Alexander Gibson, and Scotland. Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation for a national humiliation upon the account of the Queens death. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heirs and successors of Andrew Anderson, Printer to his most excellent Majesty, 1695), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William II) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation for a solemn day of humiliation. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heirs and successors of Andrew Anderson, Printer to his most excellent Majesty, 1696), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William II) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation for a solemn national thanksgiving. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, Printer to their most excellent Majesties, A1692), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Proclamation for a solemn national thanksgiving (Edinburgh, : Printed by the heirs and successors of Andrew Anderson, 1695), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William II) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation for a solemn national thanksgiving. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heirs and successors of Andrew Anderson, Printer to his most excellent Majesty, Anno Dom. 1697), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William II) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Proclamation for a solemn national thanksgiving and publick prayers. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heirs and successors of Andrew Anderson, Printer to the Kings most excellent Majesty, Anno Domini, 1699), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William II) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation for a solemn thanksgiving. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, Printer to their most excellent Majesties, Anno Dom. 1693), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation, appointing a national thanksgiving. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heirs and successors of Andrew Anderson, Printer to their most excellent Majesties, Anno Dom. 1694), by Scotland. Privy Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation, appointing a solemn and publick thanksgiving. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, Printer to their most excellent Majesties, 1692), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation, for a publick solemn thanksgiving. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, Printer to their most excellent Majesties, Anno Dom. 1691), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation, for a solemn and publick thanksgiving. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, Printer to their most excellent Majestys, 1690), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation, indicting a solemn and publick thanksgiving throughout the Kingdom of Scotland, to be kept upon the ninth of September next, for His Majesties safe delivery from the late phanatical conspiracy against his Majesty, his royal Highness and government. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, Printer to his most sacred Majesty, Anno), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
By the King. A proclamation, for a publick general thanksgiving, throughout the realm of Scotland. (Edinburgh : Printed by Evan Tyler, printer to the King's most excellent Majesty, 1665), by Scotland. Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II) and King Charles II of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Causes of a publike fast, and solemne humiliation to be kept throughout the Church of Scotland upon the last Sabbath of this instant month of July, being the 25. day thereof 1647. (Printed at Edinburgh : by Evan Tyler, printer to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, 1647), by Church of Scotland. General Assembly and A. Ker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Act of the Synod of Lothian and Tweeddale, anent the observation of a fast, with the causes thereof. Edinburgh the sixth day of May 1698 years post meridiem. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heirs and successors of Andrew Anderson, printer to the Kings most excellent Majesty, 1698), by Church of Scotland. Synod of Lothian and Tweeddale (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation, obliging heritors and masters, for their tennants and servants. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, Printer to his most sacred Majesty, 1677), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A declaration of the Lord Deputy and Council, for setting apart Thursday the 14th day of October next, as a day of solemn fasting and humiliation throughout this nation, with the grounds and reasons thereof. (Dublin : Printed by Wil. Bladen, Anno Domini, 1658), by Ireland. Lord Lieutenant (1658-1659 : Cromwell) and Henry Cromwell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A modest apology occasioned by the importunity of the Bishop of Derrie, who presseth for an answer to a query, stated by himself, in his second admonition: concerning joyning in the publick worship established by law. In answer to the query, the pondering of some weighty exceptions is first desired: and then such a resolution is given to the query, as the word of God, and thereby the safety of our consciences will allow. / By a minister of the gospel, at the desire of some Presbyterian dissenters. (Glasgow, : Printed for the author, 1696), by Robert Craghead and William King (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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