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• Occasional Thoughts in Reference to a Vertuous or Christian Life (London: Printed for A. and J. Churchil, 1705), by Damaris Masham (Gutenberg text)
• The Rule and Exercises of Holy Living (London: W. Pickering 1847), by Jeremy Taylor (multiple formats at archive.org)
• The Rule and Exercises of Holy Dying, by Jeremy Taylor (HTML with commentary at CCEL)
• The Rule and Exercises of Holy Dying (with updated text; New York: E. P. Dutton and Co., c1876), by Jeremy Taylor (multiple formats at archive.org)
• The Rule and Exercises of Holy Living, by Jeremy Taylor (HTML with commentary at CCEL)
• The faith and practice of a Church of England man (W. Pickering, 1848), by William Stanley and Robert Eden (page images at HathiTrust)
• The rule and exercises of holy living : in which are described the means and instruments of obtaining every virtue, and the remedies against every vice, and considerations serving to the resisting of all temptations ; together with prayers containing the whole duty of a Christian, and the parts of devotion fitted to all occasions, and furnished for all necessities (Printed for J. Walthoe ... [et al.], 1739), by Jeremy Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
• Impartial survey of the ruines of Christian religion (Printed by R. Norton for T. Garthwait, 1667), by Richard Allestree, Richard Sterne, Dorothy Coventry Pakington, Humphrey Henchman, and John Fell (page images at HathiTrust)
• Christian resolutions (Printed by Alexander Donaldson, 1767), by William Beveridge (page images at HathiTrust)
• A fathers testament (Printed by R. White, for Henry Mortlock, ..., 1670), by Phineas Fletcher (page images at HathiTrust)
• A treatise of true fortitude. By M. George Gyffard, Preacher of the worde of God, at Maldon in Essex (At London : Printed [by J. Roberts] for Iohn Hardie, and are to be sold at his shop in Paules Church-yard at the signe of the Tygars head, 1594), by George Gifford (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Christian life. Part II wherein that fundamental principle of Christian duty, the doctrine of our Saviours mediation, is explained and proved, volume II / by John Scott ... (London : Printed for Walter Kettilby ... and Thomas Horn ..., 1687), by John Scott (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The physyke of the soule wherin thou shalt finde many Godly emplastures [and] confortable salues agaynst al spiritual diseases very necessary to be red of the true christians in these last and perilous dayes. Set forth by Thomas Becon. (Imprinted at london : [By T. Raynold and W. Hill] the tenth day of Iulii. Anno Domini .M.D. xlix. And are to be solde by William hill remaining at the Sygne of the Hyll in Paules Churche Yarde, [1549]), by Thomas Becon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The unworthy non-communicant a treatise shewing the danger of neglecting the blessed Sacrament of the Lords Supper, and rectifying the mistakes of many in this age concerning it : the first part / by William Smythies ... (London : Printed by T. Milbourn for Samuel Lee ..., 1683), by William Smythies (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Directions for a godly life especially for communicating at the Lord's table. Intended first for private vse; now publish'd for the good of those who desire the safty [sic] of their owne soules, and shall bee pleased to make vse thereof. By H. Tozer Mr of Arts, and fellow of Exceter Colledge in Oxford. (Oxford : Printed by William Turner printer to the famous Vniversity, 1628), by Henry Tozer (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Advertisement wherein in handled the doctrine of reproofe. (Oxford : Printed by John Lichfield, printer to the Universitie, and are to be sold in Pauls Church-yard at the signe of the Tygres Head by Henry Seale, 1629), by Richard Truman (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The only sovereign salve for the wounded spirit: approved by the author in himself Delivered by him in several sermons after his recovery: and now, published for the glory of his most gracious restorer, and for the comfort and settlement of any afflicted soul, that doth, or may labour under that weighty burden. By Richard Wortley, minister of Christ in his church, in Edworth in Bedfordshire. (London : printed for J[ohn]. Rothwel, at the Fountain in Goldsmiths-Row in Cheapside, 1661), by Richard Wortley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A free gift, freely given of God to Henry Abbut and by him freely given to the reader, without money or price. ([S.l. : s.n.], Printed in the year 1684), by Henry Abbut (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Briefe directions unto a godly life wherein every Christian is furnished with most necessary helps for the furthering of him in a godly course here upon earth, that so he may attaine eternall happinesse in heaven. Written by Mr. Paul Bayne, minister of Gods Word, to Mr. Nicholas Iordane his brother. (London : Printed by A. G[riffin] for I. N[ewbery] and are to be sold by Samuel Enderby at the Starre in Popes head Alley, 1637), by Paul Baynes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Christian mans walke with the most regardable and remarkable steppes thereof, the true rule according to which, and manner how we must walke: shewing the infallible properties of the children of light. Newly published by the author Nathanael Cole, Preacher at S. Leonards Bromley in Middlesex, on the backside of Stratford-Bow neere London. (London : Printed by T. S[nodham] for Thomas Pauier, dwelling in Iuy-Lane, 1624), by Nathaniel Cole (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The vvonderfull mysterie of spirituall growth Describing the necessitie, nature, manner, measure, and markes thereof. As also, laying downe necessarie rules for the wise discerning of the same. And resoluing many speciall cases of conscience incident hereunto, tending to the comfort of distressed spirits, and so to the attaining of perfect holinesse. Diuided into two bookes. (London : Printed by Bernard Alsop, and are to sold at his house in Distaffe Lane, at the signe of the Dolphin, 1622), by Thomas Cooper (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A touch-stone for a Christian Wherein is shewed, how a man may know, whether he be the Temple of the Holy Ghost, hath a sauing faith, be the childe of God, hath truly repented, and (in one word) be a Christian in deed, or in name onely. By Thomas Broade. (London : Printed by Melchisedech Bradwood for Thomas Hauiland, and are to be sold at his shop in Gilt-spurre street without Newgate, 1613), by Thomas Broad (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A touch-stone for a Christian Wherein is shewed, how a man may know, whether he be the Temple of the Holy Ghost, hath a sauing faith, be the childe of God, hath truly repented, and (in one word) be a Christian in deed, or in name onely. By Thomas Broade. (London : Printed by Melchisedech Bradwood for Thomas Hauiland, and are to be sold at his shop in Gilt-spurre street without Newgate, 1613), by Thomas Broad (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Mahir ḳodel [romanized], or, A dreadful alarm upon the clouds of heaven : mix'd with love. In three parts: The first is an address to England... containing sundry warnings and admonitions to the inhabitants thereof. The second is entitled: a vindication of an oft deliberated and confirm'd vision concerning the worship of the Church of England... The third is an expostulation directed to the arch-bishops, bishops, dignified and inferior clergy of the Church of England... (Printed by Sam Farley, 1703), by Henry Hingeston (page images at HathiTrust)
• Salutem & officia in Christo Jesu. Good brother, Finding my self obliged by his Majesty's most gracious letters patents, for the relief of the French that have lately taken refuge in this kingdom to give a particular recommendation to the clergy of my diocese, for the advancement of so pious and charitable work, ... ([London : s.n., 1686]), by Church of England. Diocese of Ely. Bishop (1684-1690 : Turner) and Francis Turner (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To the nobility and gentry lawyers and physicians, sea-men & trades-men, magistrates subordinate and supreme, &c. By Tho. Swadlin D.D. ([London? : s.n.], Printed in the year 1658), by Thomas Swadlin (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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• Cheap Repository Tracts: Entertaining, Moral, and Religious, by Hannah More and Others (new revised edition, 8 volumes; New York: American Tract Society, n.d.), contrib. by Hannah More
  • Volumes 1-5 and 7-8: page images at HathiTrust
  • Volume 6: page images at HathiTrust
• Dying to Self: A Golden Dialogue (London: J. Nisbet, 1898), by William Law, ed. by Andrew Murray (page images at HathiTrust)
• A brief account of prayer, and the sacrament of the Lord's Supper; and other religious duties appertaining to the Christian worship. For the use of common Christians. With a discourse on speech and the abuses of it, delivered on several Sundays at Gray's-Inn Chapel, and published at the request of the masters of the bench. To which is now added, A sermon on the new birth. (J. Rivington, bookseller to the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1771), by Henry Stebbing (page images at HathiTrust)
• Christian aspects of life (Macmillan and Co. ;, 1897), by Brooke Foss Westcott (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Christian manual : or, Of the life and manners of true Christians (Printed at the University Press, 1851), by John Woolton (page images at HathiTrust)
• The atoning life (Macmillan, 1908), by Henry Sylvester Nash (page images at HathiTrust)
• Practical religion. Being plain papers on the daily duties, experience, dangers and privileges of professing Christians. (National Protestant Church Union, 1900), by J. C. Ryle (page images at HathiTrust)
• The highway of holiness; helps to the spiritual life. (J.F. Shaw, 1883), by W. Hay M. H. Aitken (page images at HathiTrust)
• The rule and exercises of holy living (Bell and Daldy, 1857), by Jeremy Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
• The works of the Reverend William Law, M.A. ... (Privately reprinted for G. Moreton, 1892), by William Law (page images at HathiTrust)
• The rule and exercises of holy dying (Dutton, 1876), by Jeremy Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
• Lay sermons from the Spectator (E. S. Gorham, 1909), by Emma Marie Caillard and Entreprise minière et chimique (page images at HathiTrust)
• Works of the Rev. Henry Scougal, sometime professor of divinity in the University of Aberdeen (Glasgow : William Collins, 1830., 1830), by Henry Scougal (page images at HathiTrust)
• Living or dead? : a series of home truths (R. Carter & Brothers, 1852), by J. C. Ryle (page images at HathiTrust)
• Christian character : being some lectures on the elements of Christian ethics (Macmillan, 1912), by J. R. Illingworth (page images at HathiTrust)
• Spiritual letters of Edward King (A.R. Mowbray ;, 1910), by Edward King and B. W. Randolph (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The rule and exercises of holy dying : in which are described the means and instruments of preparing ourselves and others respectively for a blessed death, and the remedies against the evils and temptations proper to the state of sickness, together with prayers and acts of virtue to be used by sick and dying persons, or by others standing in their attendance ; and, Rules for the visitation of the sick, and offices proper for that ministry ; to which is added, The golden grove (Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1808), by Jeremy Taylor and Thomas Thirlwall (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Christian life. (Hatchards, 1882), by Ashton Oxenden (page images at HathiTrust)
• Studies in the Christian character, sermons. (Longmans, Green, 1902), by Francis Paget (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Christian life, manifold and one : Six sermons preached in Peterborough Cathedral (Macmillan, 1869), by Brooke Foss Westcott (page images at HathiTrust)
• Advice to a friend (William Pickering, 1847), by Simon Patrick (page images at HathiTrust)
• The pursuit of holiness a sequel to "Thoughts on personal religion," intended to carry the reader somewhat farther onward in the spiritual life (Rivingtons ;, 1869), by Edward Meyrick Goulburn (page images at HathiTrust)
• A charge delivered to the clergy of the diocese of London in the year 1803 (Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies, T. Payne, and Rivingtons, 1804), by Church of England. Diocese of London. Bishop (1787-1809 : Porteus) and Beilby Porteus (page images at HathiTrust)
• The practice of the interior life (The Young Churchman, 1897), by William Edward McLaren (page images at HathiTrust)
• A layman's faith (Macmillan, 1868), by Thomas Hughes (page images at HathiTrust)
• Home truths (Carlton & Phillips, 1854), by J. C. Ryle (page images at HathiTrust)
• The fruit of the spirit (Marshall, 1800), by W. J. Armitage and W. H. Griffith Thomas (page images at HathiTrust)
• An address to the professed members of the Church of England in and about the townships of Dunn and Moulton (s.n., 1800), by C. B. Gribble (page images at HathiTrust)
• The hallowing of work : addresses given at Eton January 16-18, 1888 (Longmans Green, 1892), by Francis Paget (page images at HathiTrust)
• With God in the world a series of papers (Longmans, Green, 1900), by Charles Henry Brent (page images at HathiTrust)
• Reasonable service (Smith, Elder, & Co., 1880), by W. Page Roberts (page images at HathiTrust)
• Living or dead? a series of home truths (Carter, 1855), by J. C. Ryle (page images at HathiTrust)
• On evidences of Christianity, etc. : twenty discourses preached before the University of Cambridge in the year 1820, at the lecture founded by the Rev. John Hulse (Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1826), by Christopher Benson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Via sacra (Hodder and Stoughton ;, 1914), by T. H. Darlow (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Word, work, & will. Collected papers (J. Murray, 1879), by William Thomson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Reflections upon the conduct of human life: with reference to learning and knowledge. (1741), by John Norris and John Wesley (page images at HathiTrust)
• The rule and exercises of holy dying (Longmans, Green, 1918), by Jeremy Taylor (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• M'Ellen family : a history and memory's tribute. (General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union, 1829) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A Religious Tract, Recommending a Christian's Duty, Most Respectfully, to the Parishioners of Orton on the Hill & Twycross, in the County of Leicester., by Joseph Phillimore (Gutenberg ebook)
• An Address to the Sisters of St. Peter's Home, Brompton, by Edward Meyrick Goulburn (Gutenberg ebook)
• Conformity to the World, by Edward Hoare (Gutenberg ebook)
• Practical Religion: Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians, by J. C. Ryle (Gutenberg ebook)
• The young man's guide through the wilderness of this world to the heavenly Canaan shewing him how to carry himself Christian-like in the whole course of his life / by Tho. Gouge ... (London : Printed by S. and B.G. for Nevil Simmons ..., 1676), by Thomas Gouge (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The country-curate's advice to his parishioners, in four parts I. Directs us, how to serve God on the Lord's day, II. On the week day, III. How to discharge our duty in our several relations, as husband and wife, parents and children, masters and servants, IV. How to prepare for death / by H.C. (London : Printed by T.W. for J. Robinson ..., 1693), by 1654?-1710 H. C. (Henry Cornwallis) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The beauty of holiness, or, A description of the excellency, amiablenes, comfort, and content which is to be found in wayes of purity and holinesse where you have that glorious attribute of Gods holinesse exactly setforth : together with the absolute necessity of our resembling him therein ... / by Tho. Hall. (London : Printed by Evan Tyler for John Browne, 1655), by Thomas Hall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An account of Mr. Cawdry's triplex diatribe concerning superstition, wil-worship, and Christmass festivall by H. Hammond. (London : Printed by J. Flesher for Richard Royston, and for Richard Davis, 1655), by Henry Hammond (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Of Christian prudence, or, Religious wisdom not degenerating into irreligious craftiness in trying times (London : Printed for Jo. Hindmarsh, 1691), by John Kettlewell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Christian life from its beginning, to its consummation in glory : together with the several means and instruments of Christianity conducing thereunto : with directions for private devotion and forms of prayer fitted to the several states of Christians / by John Scott ... (London : Printed by M. Clark, for Walter Kettilby ..., 1681), by John Scott (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The practise of pietie directing a Christian how to walke that he may please God. (London : Printed for Iohn Hodgets, 1613), by Lewis Bayly and Renold Elstracke (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The practice of piety directing a Christian how to walk, that he may please God / amplified by the author (London : Printed for Edward Brewster, 1695), by Lewis Bayly (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Mans chief guide to salvation wherein is laid down many good instructions and motives to stir up every poor soul, that he may be able in these sinfull days to withstand Satans assaults / by Thomas Robins. ([London] : Printed for T. Passenger ..., 1666), by Thomas Robins (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sincerity, or, The upright mans walk to heaven in two parts shewing I. that sincerity is the true way to happiness, II. that the keeping of our selves from our own iniquity is the true way to sincerity / delivered in several sermons in the parish church of St. Michael in Long-Stratton Norfolk by James Oldfield, late minister there. (London : Printed for Edward Giles, 1687), by James Oldfield (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Pastoral letter from a minister to his parishioners,: being an earnest exhortation to them to take care of their souls; and a preparative in order to render all his future methods of instruction more effectual to their edification. (Dublin : Printed by John Brocas in School-House-Lane, for J. Millner, bookseller in Essex-street, 1700) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• practice of pietie. Welsh (Printiedig yn Llundain : gan Tho. Dawks, 1675), by Lewis Bayly (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Certaine godly rules coneerning [sic] Christian practice: fit to be observed daily in the lives of all those that would be saved. Gathered out of the holy scriptures, for the good of all those which have a purpose within themselves to lead a godly life. (London : printed by T.W. for Thomas Knight, 1647), by John Day (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Christian directed in his race to heaven, or, A short account of that knowledge and practice that leads thither by James Forbs. (London : Printed by J. Brudenell for Theo. Parkhurst, 1700), by 1629?-1712 J. F. (James Forbs) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The excellency of Christ, or, The rose of Sharon shewing the art of taking Christ as the onely soveraign medicine of a sin-sick soul : accomodated both for those that are without and for those that are in Christ who are thereby instructed how they must be fitted to apply Christ unto themselves in 25 cases upon that excellent text in Cant. 2:1 ... / by Christopher Jelinger. (London : Printed by I.L. for Fran. Eglesfield and are to be sold by William Russell, 1641), by Christopher Jelinger (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Christian tutor, or, A free and rational discourse of the sovereign good and happiness of man, and the infallible way of attaining it, especially in the practice of Christian religion written in a letter of advice to Mr. James King in the East-Indies / by Henry Jenkes ... ; and now published for the benefit of all others. (London : Printed for Henry Faithorne, and John Kersey ..., 1683), by Henry Jenkes and James King (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Death triumphant, or, The most renowned, mighty, puissant and irresistible champion and conqueror general of the whole world, Death, described with a descripton [sic] of his notable fights and triumphant victories obtained against all creatures, especially against the sons and daughters of men : also his particular stratagems and numerous regiment of scknesses [sic] and diseases whereby he conquers and subdues mankind : lively set forth to the view of all men for their better preparation for the day of their death and dissolution out of this sinful life / by Andrew Jones. (London : Printed for Will. Thackeray ..., 1674), by Andrew Jones (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Three sermons preached in the Cathedral Church of Winchester: The first on Sunday, August. 19. 1660. at the first return of the Dean and Chapter to that church, after the restauration of His Majesty. The second on Jan. 30. 1661. being the anniversary of King Charles the first, of glorious memory. The third at the general assize held there, Feb. 25. 1661. By Edward Stanley, D.D. Prebendary of the church. (London : printed by J.G. for John Clark, at his shop under St. Peters church in Cornhill, 1662), by Edward Stanley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Moral vertues baptized Christian, or, The necessity of morality among Christians by William Shelton, M.A., late fellow of Jesus Colledge in Cambridge, and now vicar of Bursted Magna in Essex. (London : Printed by J.L. for Christopher Meredith ..., 1650), by William Shelton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A short view of the principal duties of the Christian religion with plain arguments to perswade to the sincere and speedy practice of them : to which is added, a prayer suited to the whole, to be used morning and evening / by a divine of the Church of England for the use of his parishioners. (London : Printed for J. Knapton ..., 1700), by Jonathan Wrench (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Immanuel, or, A discovery of true religion as it imports a living principle in the minds of men, grounded upon Christ's discourse with the Samaritaness : being the latter clause of The voice crying in a wilderness, or, A continuation of the angelical life / mostly composed at the same time by S.S. (London printed : [s.n.], 1667), by Samuel Shaw (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Certaine fruitfull instructions and necessary doctrines meete to edify in the feare of God faithfully gathered together by Iohn Frewen ... ; whereunto is added a table, wherein the reader may easily find out the principall matters conteined in this booke. (At London : Printed by Iohn Windet for Thomas Chard, 1587), by John Frewen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of truth to Benjamin Hoadly: one of the high priests of the land, and of the degree whom men call bishops. By a ministring friend, who writ to Tho. Bradbury, a dealer in many words. (London : printed for E. More, near St. Paul's, and sold by the booksellers of London and Westminster, 1717), by Daniel Defoe (HTML at ECCO TCP)

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