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Filed under: Church of England -- Government -- Early works to 1800- An account of the late proposals of the Archbishop of Canterbury, with some other bishops, to His Majesty : in a letter to M.B., Esq. (s.n., 1688), by N. N., King of England James II, William Sancroft, and Church of England. Province of Canterbury. Archbishop (1678-1690 : Sancroft) (page images at HathiTrust)
- Eniautos : a course of sermons for all the Sundays of the year ... together with a discourse of the divine institution, necessity, sacredness, and separation of the office ministerial (Printed for Richard Royston, 1655), by Jeremy Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
- A conference between a Bensalian bishop and an English doctor, concerning church-government : shewing the difference betwixt that of Bensalia and the Church of England : together with a letter from the Bishop of Bensalia to the Archbishop of Canterbury in order to the healing of our church-differences ; being part of the history of a Terra Incognita, lately discovered in a voyage by the northeast to China (Printed for Tho. Parkhurst and Joseph Collier ..., 1681), by Theophilus Do-Well (page images at HathiTrust)
- Lavvfulnes of hearing the publick ministers of the Church of England proved (Printed for Jonathan Robinson ..., 1683), by Philip Nye and John Robinson (page images at HathiTrust)
- The Kings Majesties answer to the paper delivered in by the reverend divines attending the honourable commissioners concerning church-government : published by authority. (Printed by E.G. for T.H. 12 October 1648. Reprinted, 1660), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I), King Charles I of England, and Westminster Assembly (1643-1652) (page images at HathiTrust)
- An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament : for the present setling (without further delay) of the Presbyteriall government in the Church of England. (For John Wright at the Kings Head in the old Bayley, 1646), by England and Wales Parliament (page images at HathiTrust)
- Considerations of present use concerning the danger resulting from the change of our church government. ([s.n.], 1644), by Henry Hammond (page images at HathiTrust)
- His Majesties letter to the Lord Bishop of London : to be communicated to the two provinces of Canterbury and York. (Printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcomb, printers to the King and Queens most excellent Majesties, 1690), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary) and Henry Compton (page images at HathiTrust)
- A case of conscience resolved : wherein it is cleared that the King may without impeachment to his oath, touching the clergy at coronation, consent to the abrogation of episcopacy and the obiections against it in two learned treatises printed at Oxford, fully answered. (Printed by Matthew Simmons for John Bartlet, 1646), by John Geree, John Bartlet, and Matthew Simons (page images at HathiTrust)
- Short view of the prælatical Church of England. ([publisher not identified], 1641), by Richard Bernard and John Bernard (page images at HathiTrust)
- His speech in the House of Commons, at a committee for the bill against episcopall-government, Mr. Hide sitting in the chaire. June 11. 1641. (F. Constable, 1641), by Henry Vane, Francis Constable, and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (page images at HathiTrust)
- Bishop Overall's convocation-book, MDCVI. : Concerning the government of God's Catholick Church and the Kingdoms of the whole world (Printed for Walter Kettilby, at the Bishop's Head ..., 1690), by John Overall and Walter Kettilby (page images at HathiTrust)
- Propositions concerning church government and ordination of ministers (Edenburgh: printed by Evan Tyler, printer to the Kings most excellent Majesty. 1647. And reprinted at London for Robert Bostock, at the King head in Pauls Church-yard, [publisher not identified], 1647., 1647), by Westminster Assembly (1643-1652) and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- Conformitie's deformity. In a dialogue between conformity, and conscience. Wherein the main head of all the controversies in these times, concerning church-government, is asserted and maintained; as without which, all reformation is headlesse, and all reconciliation hopelesse. Dedicated by Henry Burton, to the honour of Jesus Christ, as the first-fruits of his late recovery from death to life; as a testimony of his humble and thankfull acknowledgement of so great a mercy: and published for the service of all those, that love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. ... (London : Printed for Giles Calvert, at the Black Spread-Eagle neer the west end of Pauls, 1646., 1646), by Henry Burton and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- Diocesans triall (London : Printed for John Bellamie, and are to be sould at his shop at the signe of the three Golden-Lyons in Cornehill neare the Royall-Exchange, M.DC.XLIV. (1644), 1644), by Paul Baynes and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- A modell of the government of the church under the gospel : by presbyters, proved out of the holy scriptures, to be that one, onely uniform government of the universall visible church, and of all nationall, provinciall, classicall and congregationall churches: which is according to the will and appointment of Jesus Christ. Which may serve to stay such as are doubting, with hope of full satisfaction, and clear demonstration of this truth, shortly to be made by the reverend Assembly of Divines. (London : Printed for Tho. Vnderhill, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Bible in Woodstreet., 1646., 1646), by George Walker and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- The seasonable case of submission to the church-government, as now re-established by law, briefly stated and determined (Edinburgh : Printed by Evan Tyler, 1662., 1662), by Andrew Honyman and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- The altar of Damascus, or the patern of the English hierarchie, and church policie obtruded upon the Church of Scotland. ([Amsterdam?], [publisher not identified], 1621., 1621), by David Calderwood and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
- A Vindication of the Presbyteriall-Government and Ministry, by Ministers and Elders of the London Provinciall Assembly (Gutenberg ebook)
- A modest and reasonable examination, of some things in vse in the Church of England, sundrie times heretofore misliked and now lately, in a booke called the (Plea of the innocent:) and an assertion for true and Christian church policy, made for a full satisfaction to all those, that are of iudgement, and not possessed with a preiudice against this present church gouernment, wherein the principall poynts are fully, and peaceably aunswered, which seeme to bee offensiue in the ecclesiasticall state of this kingdome. The contentes whereof are set downe in the page following. (At London : Printed by Humfrey Lownes for Clement Knight, and are to be solde at his shop at the signe of the holy Lambe in Saint Paules Churchyard, 1604), by William Covell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Concerning the nevv church discipline an excellent letter written by Mr George Cranmer to Mr R. H. (Oxford : printed [by Leonard Lichfield], in the yeare 1645), by George Cranmer, Richard Hooker, and William Camden (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A collection of speeches made by Sir Edward Dering Knight and Baronet, in matter of religion. Some formerly printed, and divers more now added: all of them revised, for the vindication of his name, from weake and wilfull calumnie: and by the same Sir Edward Dering now subjected to publike view and censure, upon the urgent importunity of many, both gentlemen and divines. (London : Printed by E.G. for F. Eglesfield, and Jo. Stafford, 1642), by Edward Dering (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The copy of an act for the abolishing and taking away of all arch-bishops, chancellours, commissaries, deanes, deacons and chapiters, arch-deacons, and prebendaries, canons, and all other under-officers out of the Church of England. (Printed at London : [s.n.], Jan. 26. 1643), by England and Wales (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Reformatio legum ecclesiasticarum ex authoritate primum Regis Henrici. 8. inchoata: deinde per Regem Edouardum 6. prouecta, adauctaq́[ue] in hunc modum, atq[ue] nunc ad pleniorem ipsarum reformationem in lucem ædita. (Londini : Ex officina Iohannis Daij, anno salutis humanæ, 1571. Mense Aprili), by England and Wales. Commissioners on Revision of the Ecclesiastical Laws, Thomas Cranmer, Walter Haddon, John Cheke, and John Foxe (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Die Sabbatie 9. April. 1642. The Lords and commons do declare, that they intend a due and necessary reformation of the government and liturgie of the church, ... (Imprinted at London : by Robert Barker, printed to the Kings most Excellent Majestie: and by the assignes of Iohn Bill, 1642), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Die Veneris, 20. Feb. 1645. Resolved by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled; that there bee forthwith a choice made of elders throughout the kingdome of England, and dominion of Wales, ... ([London] : Printed by Richard Cotes, 1645. [i.e. 1646]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Proceedings. 1643-06-12. (London : printed for John Wright at the Kings head in the old Bayley, 1643), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A copie of a letter wyth articles sente from the Queenes Maiestie vnto the Bysshoppe of London, and by him and his officers at her graces commaundemente to be putte in spedye execution wyth effecte in the whole diocese, as wel in places exempt, as not exempte, whatsoeuer, accordinge to the tenour and forme of the same. Sent by the Queenes Maiesties commaundement, in the moneth of Marche, anno Domini. 1. 5. 5. 3. ([Excusum Londini : In ædibus Iohannis Cawodi, typographi Reginæ Mariæ, Anno. 1553 [i.e. 1554] Mense Martio]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1553-1558 : Mary I), Queen of England Mary I, and Edmund Bonner (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- His Majesties enlargement of concessions in his last answer touching episcopacy, sent to his two Houses of Parliament, 21 Octob. 1648. (London : Printed for Richard Lowndes, 1648), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- His Majesties message to both Houses of Parliament, die Lunæ 14. Febr. 1641 (Imprinted at London : by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings most excellent Majestie: and by the assignes of John Bill, [1642]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I), King Charles I of England, and England and Wales. Parliament. Proceedings. 1642 (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Male audis or An answer to Mr. Coleman his Malè dicis. Wherein the repugnancy of his Erastian doctrine to the word of God, to the solemne League and Covenant, and to the ordinances of Parliament: also his contradictions, tergiversations, heterodoxies, calumnies, and perverting of testimonies, are made more apparent then formerly. Together with some animadversions upon Master Hussey his Plea for Christian magistracy: shewing, that in divers of the afore mentioned particulars he hath miscarried as much, and in some particulars more then Mr Coleman. / By George Gillespie, minister at Edinbrugh. Published by authority. (London, : Printed for Robert Bostocke at the Kings head in Paules Church-yard., 1646), by George Gillespie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Unitie, truth and reason. Presented in all humility petition-wise to the honourable, the knights, citizens and burgesses for the Commons House of Parliament. / By some moderate and peace-desiring ministers, for the more happy and certaine reconciling of the church differences. (London : Printed for Thomas Vnderhill, in the yeare, 1641), by H. P. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Certaine irrefragable propositions worthy of serious consideration. By I.H. B. of Exon (London : Printed by M[iles] F[lesher] for Nath: Butter, MDCXXXIX. [1639]), by Joseph Hall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The seasonable case of submission to the church-government as now re-established by law, briefly stated and determined by a lover of the peace of this church and kingdom. (Edinburgh : Printed by Evan Tyler ..., 1662), by Andrew Honyman (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Lacrymæ ecclesiæ Anglicanæ, or, A serious and passionate address of the Church of England, to her sons especially those of the clergy. ([S.l. : s.n.], 1689), by Thomas Ken and Thomas Kerr (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An end of one controversie: being an answer or letter to Master Ley's large last book, called Light for smoke. One of the Assembly at Westminster. Which he writ lately against me. In which the sum of his last book, which relates to the most material passages in it, is gathered up and replied to. / By John Saltmarsh, not revolted (as Master Ley saith) from a pastoral calling; but departed from the Antichristian ministery by bishops, and now a preacher of the Gospel. (London, : Printed by Ruth Raworth for G. Calvert, at the signe of the Black Spread-Eagle at the west-end of Paul., 1646), by John Saltmarsh (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An ansvver to a letter vvritten at Oxford, and superscribed to Dr. Samuel Turner, concerning the Church, and the revenues thereof. Wherein is shewed, how impossible it is for the King with a good conscience to yeeld to the change of church-government by bishops, or to the alienating the lands of the Church. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeere, M DC XLVII. [1647]), by Richard Steward, J. T., and Samuel Turner (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- To the Honorable Houses of Commons now assembled in the high Court of Parliament. The most humble petition of the nobility, gentry, clergie and commons, within the county of Nottingham. ([London : s.n., 1641]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- To the honourable House of Commons assembled in Parliament the humble petition of the ministers of the county of Hertford, concerning church-government. (Printed at London : for I.W. in the old Baylie, 3. Sept. 1644), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A demonstration of the trueth of that discipline which Christe hath prescribed in his worde for the gouernment of his Church, in all times and places, vntill the ende of the worlde Wherein are gathered into a plaine forme of reasoning, the proofes thereof; out of the scriptures, the euidence of it by the light of reason rightly ruled, and the testimonies that haue beene giuen therevnto, by the course of the churche certaine hundredths of yeares after the Apostles time; and the generall consent of the Churches rightly reformed in these latter times: according as they are alleaged and maintained, in those seuerall bookes that haue bin written concerning the same. ([East Molesey : R. Waldegrave, 1588]), by John Udall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Directions propounded and humbly presented to the High Court of Parliament, concerning the Booke of Common Prayer and episcopall government. (London : [s.n.], printed, for the general good, 1660), by Ephraim Udall and James Ussher (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A nevv discovery of old pontificall practises for the maintenance of the prelates authority and hierarchy. Evinced by their tyranicall persecution of that reverend, learned, pious, and worthy minister in Jesus Christ, Mr. John Udall, in the raigne of Queene Elizabeth. To give satisfaction to all those that blindely endeavour to uphold episcopall government, that their lordly rule in the purest times of the said queene, is the very same with that they have exercised ever since, even to these times. Together with the prelates devises to make him submit, and to subscribe to submissions of their own contriving and invention. And also King James his letter out of Scotland to the queene, in the behalfe of Mr. Vdall and all other persecuted ministers in her realme. (London : Printed for Stephen Bowtell, and are to be sold at his shop in Popes-head-Alley, 1643), by John Udall and King of England James I (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A modell of the government of the church under the gospel, by presbyters, proved out of the holy scriptures, to be that one, onely uniform government of the universall visible church, and of all nationall, provinciall, classicall and congregationall churches: which is according to the will and appointment of Jesus Christ. Which may serve to stay such as are doubting, with hope of full satisfaction, and clear demonstration of this truth, shortly to be made by the reverend Assembly of Divines. / Composed by a Presbyterian minister of the city of London, and approved by divers of his learned brethren, and at their request published. (London, : Printed for Tho. Vnderhill, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Bible in Woodstreet., 1646), by George Walker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A word in season: to all sorts of well minded people in this miserably distracted and distempered nation. Plainly manifesting, that the safety and well-being of the common-wealth under God, dependeth on the fidelity, and stedfast adherence of the people, to those whom they have chosen, and on their ready compliance with them. Also, that the destruction and bondage of the common-wealth in generall, and of every good minded man in particular cannot be avoided, if the people, through want of consideration, shall give eare to any other counsels or counsellers. Published by authority. (London, : Printed by Thomas Paine. and are to be sold by Edward Blackmoore, at his shop in Pauls Church-yard at the signe of the Angell., 1646), by William Walwyn and John Sadler (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Dialogue, arguing that arch-bishops, bishops, curates, neuters, are to be cut-off by the law of God ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare, Anno Dom. 1644), by Ezekias Woodward (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The regiment of the Church as it is agreable with Scriptures, all antiquities of the Fathers, and moderne writers, from the Apostles themselues, vnto this present age. (London : Printed by T[homas] C[reede] for William Welby, and are to be sold at his shop in Paules Church-yard, at the signe of the Grayhound, 1606), by Thomas Bell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Mr. Gerees Case of conscience sifted. (London : [s.n.], printed in the yeare, 1650), by Edward Boughen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A defence of the gouernment established in the Church of Englande for ecclesiasticall matters Contayning an aunswere vnto a treatise called, The learned discourse of eccl. gouernment, otherwise intituled, A briefe and plaine declaration concerning the desires of all the faithfull ministers that haue, and do seeke for the discipline and reformation of the Church of Englande. Comprehending likewise an aunswere to the arguments in a treatise named The iudgement of a most reuerend and learned man from beyond the seas, &c. Aunsvvering also to the argumentes of Caluine, Beza, and Danæus, with other our reuerend learned brethren, besides Cænaiis and Bodinus, both for the regiment of women, and in defence of her Maiestie, and of all other Christian princes supreme gouernment in ecclesiasticall causes ... Aunsvvered by Iohn Bridges Deane of Sarum. (At London : Printed by Iohn VVindet [and T. Orwin], for Thomas Chard, 1587), by John Bridges (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A briefe and plaine declaration, concerning the desires of all those faithfull ministers, that haue and do seeke for the discipline and reformation of the Church of Englande which may serue for a iust apologie, against the false accusations and slaunders of their aduersaries. (At London : Printed by Robert Walde-graue, 1584), by Dudley Fenner, William Fulke, and Walter Travers (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Conformitie's deformity. In a dialogue between conformity, and conscience. Wherein the main head of all the controversies in these times, concerning church-government, is asserted and maintained; as without which, all reformation is headlesse, and all reconciliation hopelesse. Dedicated by Henry Burton, to the honour of Jesus Christ, as the first-fruits of his late recovery from death to life; as a testimony of his humble and thankfull acknowledgement of so great a mercy: and published for the service of all those, that love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity ... (London, : Printed for Giles Calvert, at the Black Spread-Eagle neer the west end of Pauls., 1646), by Henry Burton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The altar of Damascus or the patern of the English hierarchie, and Church policie obtruded upon the Church of Scotland ([Amsterdam : Printed by Giles Thorpe], Anno 1621), by David Calderwood (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Severall grounds, reasons, arguments, and propositions, offered to the Kings most excellent Majesty, for the improvement of his revenue in the first-fruits, and tenths annexed to the petition of James, Earl of North-hampton, Leicester, viscount Hereford, Sir William Farmer, Baronet, George Carew, Esq; and the rest of the petitioners for a patent of the first-fruits and tenths, for the term of one and thirty years, at the yearly rent of threescore thousand pounds. ([London : s.n., 1660]), by George Carew (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Constitutions and canons. 1597 (Londini : Excudebant deputati Christopheri Barker, Regiæ Maiestatis typographi, Anno Domini 1597), by Church of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Constitutions and canons ecclesiastical (London : Printed by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings most excellent Majestie: and by the assignes of John Bill, 1640), by Church of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A copie of the proceedings of some worthy and learned divines, appointed by the Lords to meet at the Bishop of Lincolnes in Westminster touching innovations in the doctrine and discipline of the Church of England. Together with considerations upon the Common prayer book. (London : [s.n.], printed 1641), by Church of England and James Ussher (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Short and plaine animadversions on some passages in Mr. Dels sermon first preached before the Honourable House of Commons on Novemb. 25. 1646. But since printed without their order Setting forth the many dangerous and destructive assertions therein both to church and state, the covenant, and the reformation so much desired. Together, with an answer to an unlicensed pamphlet annext to the sermon, entituled, A reply to Master Loves contradictions. By Christopher Love minister of Anne Aldersgate, London. The second edition. Imprimatur Ja. Cranford. Decemb. 17. 1646. (London : printed by R. Cotes, for Iohn Bellamie at the three Golden Lions in Cornhill, neer the Royall Exchange, 1647), by Christopher Love (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A supplement to Dr. Du Moulin, treating of the likeliest means to remove hirelings out of the Church of England With a brief vindication of Mr. Rich. Baxter. By J.M. (London : [s.n.], printed in the Year M DC LXXX. [1680]), by John Milton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A necessary and seasonable caution, concerning elections ([London : s.n., 1660]), by Roger L'Estrange (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The organs eccho To the tune of the cathedrall service. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeere 1641) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A vision of vnchangeable free mercy, in sending the means of grace to undeserved sinners: wherein Gods uncontrollable eternall purpose, in sending, and continuing the gospel unto this nation, in the middest of oppositions and contingencies, is discovered: his distinguishing mercy, in this great work, exalted, asserted, against opposers, repiners: in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons, April. 29. being the day of publike humiliation. Whereunto is annexed, a short defensative about church-government, (with a countrey essay for the practice of church-government there) toleration and petitions about these things. / By Iohn Owen, minister of the gospel at Coggeshall in Essex. (London, : Printed by G.M. for Philemon Stephens at the signe of the Gilded Lion in Pauls Church-yard., 1646), by John Owen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The true grounds of ecclesiasticall regiment set forth in a briefe dissertation. Maintaining the Kings spirituall supremacie against the pretended independencie of the prelates, &c. Together, vvith some passages touching the ecclesiasticall power of parliaments, the use of synods, and the power of excommunication. (London : Printed for Robert Bostock, 1641), by Henry Parker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A perfect catalogue of all the Arch-bishops & Bishops in England and Wales, established by his Majesty King Charles the Second, ranked in their order, whereof the five first take place by Act of Parliament, the rest according to their consecration. (London : Printed for R. Pawley, at the Rainbow in Fleetstreet, 1660. [i.e. 1661]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A petition delivered in to the lords sprituall and temporall, by Sir Thomas Aston, Baronet, from the County Palatine of Chester concerning Episcopacy To the high and honourable court of Parliament. / The nobilitie, knights, gentry, ministers, freeholders, and inhabitants of the County Palatine of Chester, whose names are subscribed in the severall schedules hereunto annexed. ([S.l.] : Printed for John Aston, 1641 [i.e., 1642]), by Thomas Aston and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A petition delivered in to the Lords Spirituall and Temporall, by Sir Thomas Aston, Baronet, from the county palatine of Chester concerning episcopacy; to the high and honourable Court of Parliament. ([London] : Printed for John Aston, 1641), by Thomas Aston (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The county of Somerset divided into several classes, for the present setling of the Presbyterial government. (London : Printed by R. Cotes for Michael Sparke at the Bible in Green-Arbor, 1648), by William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A legal resolution of two important quæres of general present concernment Clearly demonstrating from our statute, common and canon laws, the bounden duty of ministers, & vicars of parish-churches, to administer the sacraments, as well as preach to their parishioners; with the legal remedies to reclaim them from, or punish and remove them for their wilfull obstinacy in denying the sacraments to them. By William Prynne Esq; a bencher of Lincolns Inne; to whom these quæres were newly propounded by some clients. (London : printed by F.L., in the year, 1656), by William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The unbishoping of Timothy and Titus. Or A briefe elaborate discourse, prooving Timothy to be no bishop (much lesse any sole, or diocæsan bishop) of Ephesus, nor Titus of Crete and that the power of ordination, or imposition of hands, belongs jure divino to presbyters, as well as to bishops, and not to bishops onely. Wherein all objections and pretences to the contrary are fully answered; and the pretended superiority of bishops over other ministers and presbyters jure divino, (now much contended for) utterly subverted in a most perspicuous maner. By a wellwisher to Gods truth and people. ([Amsterdam : Printed by J.F. Stam], In the yeare M.DC.XXXVI. [1636]), by William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The Queenes Majesties propositions to the Kings most Excellent Majesty. Wherein is declared, Her Majesties gracious will and pleasure, concerning the City of London, and His Excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax, together, with Her Mjaesties desires, touching the discipline of the Church of England, and ease of tender consciences. Briefly intimated in Her Majesties gracious message to the King at Hampton-Court. ([London] : Die 22. Septemb. 1647. Printed at London, for E. Cotton, MDCXLVII. [1647]), by Queen Henrietta Maria (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A reply to a letter printed at Newcastle vnder the name of an answer, sent to the ecclesiasticall Assembly at London, about matters concerning the king, and the government of the church. With the copy of the said letter to the Assembly, in the name of John Deodate, D. D. Also, a certificate from one of the scribes of the Assembly at London. (London, : Printed by J.C., 1646), by Henry Walker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An iron rod put into the Lord Protectors hand, to break all antichristian powers in pieces. Or, A discourse, which tends to a spirituall war with all sects and self-opinions, which are the Churches enemies:: wil bring Englands everlasting happiness, and joyn all other lands into the body of Christs Church, to serve God with with [sic] one consent, Zeph. 3.9. All which was discovered to John Sanders of Harburn, neer Brimingham [sic]: by true apparitions, revelations, and many several visions, as the second book sheweth. (London : Printed for the author, and are to be sold at the Angel in Cornhil, 1655), by John Sanders (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A solemn exhortation made and published to the several churches of Christ: within this province of Lancaster, for the excitation of all persons therein to the practise of their duties, requisite to the effectual carrying on of church-discipline; and in it the edification of our churches, and the reformation of religion. / By the provincial synod assembled at Preston, Feb. 7. 1648. (London : Printed for Luke Fawne, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Parrot in Pauls Church-yard, M.D.C. XLIX [1649]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A letter sent from the Earle of Strafford to his lady in Ireland, a little before his death: May 11. 1641.: Together vvith a speech of Mr. Plydell Esquire concerning the church; Feb. 8. 1641. ([London : s.n.], Anno Domini, 1641), by Thomas Wentworth Strafford and William Pleydell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- To the Kings Most Excellent Maiesty.: The humble and grateful acknowledgement of many ministers of the Gospel in, and about the city of London, to His Royal Majesty for his gracious concessions in His Majesties late declaration concerning ecclesiastical affaires. (London : Printed by His Majesties approbation for Joh. Rothwel, at the sign of the Fountain, in Cheapside in Goldsmiths Row, 1660) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Treatise concernynge divers of the constitucyons provynciall and legantines. (Printed at London : By Thomas Godfray. Cum priuilegio regali, [1535?]), by Christopher Saint German (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The reduction of episcopacie unto the form of synodical government received in the ancient Church:: proposed in the year 1641. as an expedient for the prevention of those troubles, which afterwards did arise about the matter of church-government. / By the most reverend and learned father of our Church Dr. James Usher, late Arch-Bishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland. A true copy set forth by Nicolas Bernard, D.D. preacher to the Honourable Society of Grayes Inne occasioned by an imperfect copy lately printed. (London : Printed by E.C. for R. Royston at the Angel in Ivie-lane, 1656), by James Ussher and Nicholas Bernard (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Sr. Henry Vane his speech in the House of Commons, at a committee for the bill against episcopall-government, Mr. Hide sitting in the chaire. June 11. 1641.: (London : Printed for Francis Constable, 1641), by Henry Vane (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A word in season: to all sorts of wel minded people in this miserably distracted and distempered nation.: Plainly manifesting, that the safety and wel-being of the Common-wealth under God, dependeth on the fidelity, and stedfast adherence of the people, to those whom they have chosen, and on their ready compliance with them. Also, that the destruction and bondage of the Common-wealth in generall, and of every good minded man in particular cannot be avoided, if the people, through want of consideration, shall give eare to any other counsels or counsellers. Published by authority for the publique good. (London : Printed by Thomas Paine, dwelling in Red-Crosse-street, in Goldsmiths-Alley, over against the signe of the Sugar-loafe, 1646), by William Walwyn and John Sadler (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- His Majesties letter to the Lord Bishop of London, to be communicated to the two provinces of Canterbury and York. (Printed at London ;, and re-printed at Edinburgh : by the heir of Andrew Anderson, 1690), by King of England William III, Henry Compton, and England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- X. solid and serious queries: concerning the power of church discipline pleaded by some of the clergy to be in them iure divino, and by the will and appointment of Jesus Christ.: With a three-fold distinction of power; humaine rationall, and divine, flowing from the Parliament, the consciences, and the spirit of God, unto which all men are bound to submit. Also an admonition to the Parliament to promote the restitution of true religion, and reformation of Gods church, to the abandoning all popish remnants, both in ceremonies and regiment, and also to bring in, and place in Gods church, those things only wch [sic] the Lord himselfe commandeth, with the platforme of a church reformed. Composed by many learned, religious and godly ministers, and proved out of Gods Word. And a vew [sic] of popish abuses remaining in the prelacy with the copies of some private letters written; and sent to some of them worthy His Majesties consideration. / by [brace] R. Gualter. T.B. &c. [brace] ministers of Gods Word. (London : printed for Matthew Walbancke at Gras-Inne-Gate [sic], 1646), by Rudolf Gwalther and Théodore de Bèze (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Irenicum; or, An essay towards a brotherly peace & union, between those of the congregational and presbyterian way;: shewing out of the most learned and renowned divines of the congregational way, that their positions concerning 1. Church matters and members. 2. Church constitution and form. 3. Church state. 4. Church officers and ordination. 5. Church government and censures. 6. Church combinations and synods. 7. Communion with and separation from churches. are sufficient for the establishing a firme and lasting peace between them and the Presbyterians ... In pursuance of the good design begun at the Savoy, where it was agreed, and declared, that such reforming churches as consist of persons sound in the faith, and of conversation becoming the Gospel, ought not to refuse the communion of each other ... Drawn up and published by Discipulus de Tempore Junior. (London : printed for Nathanael Webb and William Grantham, at the black Bear in Pauls Church-yard, near the little north-door, 1659), by Matthew Newcomen and D. T. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An apology for the discipline of the ancient Church:: intended especially for that of our mother the Church of England: in answer to the Admonitory letter lately published. By William Nicolson, archdeacon of Brecon. (London : printed for William Leake at the Crown in Fleetstreet, betwixt the two Temple-gates, 1659 [i.e. 1658]), by William Nicholson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A glasse for vveak ey'd citizens: or a vindication of the pious, prudent and peaceable petition (to the Honorable the Lord Mayor, aldermen and commons in Common-Councel assembled) now in agitation,: from the false aspersions and calumniations of a seditious pamphlet, intituled, A dialogue, &c. By one that hath taken, and desires to keep his covenant. Very usefull for all that have subscribed the petition. Published according to order. (London : Printed for Tho: Underhil, at the Bible in Woodstreet, Iune 19. 1646), by and Desires to Keep His Covenant One That Hath Taken (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The order of choosing church-officers:: with a declaration of the calling of the ministers. Also [brace] the elders, and their office. The deacons, and their office. Church-assemblies in generall. Particular elderships in parishes. The order of excommunication. And the greater presbyteries, or classes. [brace] According to the forme of the Presbyterian government. Published according to order. (London : Printed for R.A., 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The city-remonstrance remonstrated. Or An answer to Colonell John Bellamy, his Vindication thereof,: in justification of The moderate reply to the city-remonstrance. / By I.P. (London : Printed by Tho. Paine, for Henry Overton, and are to be sold at his shop at the entring into Popes head alley out of Lumbard street, 1646), by John Price (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Englands pvrginge fire: Conteyninge two petitions, the one to the Kinges most excellent Majesty, the other to the High Courte of Parliament held at this tyme in England. Shewinge in diverse perticulers, how the Church in England might be ordered, yet more conformably to the Will of God reveiled in his worde then at this day it is. Herewithall is declared, the evell and lamentable effects of our vnable and negligent ministers: and the happy fruict of our learned and painefull pastors. A worke most needefull for theise tymes, as servinge to turne away the wrath and iudgements of God from this lande, through the removinge, (accordinge to the advertisements herein given) such disorders and evells, as for which the wrath of God may be, and is, kindled against this Land, and the church therein. ([Amsterdam : G. Veseler], 1621), by Thomas Proctor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A legal resolution of two important quæres of general present concernment.: Clearly demonstrating from our statute, common and canon laws, the bounden duty of ministers, & vicars of parish churches, to administer the sacraments, as well as preach to their parishioners; with the legal remedies to reclaim them from, or punish and remove them for their wilfull obstinacy in denying the sacraments to them. / By William Prynne Esq; a bencher of Lincolns Inne; to whom these quæres were newly propounded by some clients. (London : Printed by F.L., in the yeare, 1656), by William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An admonitory letter vvritten by an old minister of the new combinational church, and sent to divers ejected minsters of those parts in which he lives.: In which is not boldly and barely affirmed, but also offered fairly to be confirmed by unanswerable arguments. I. The right constitution of a combinational church. II. The corruptions that crept in upon it from the parochial, cathedral, provincial, national, and oecumenical Roman church. III. Who were the heads of these several churches, and what were the qualities of them. Published I. For to inform the ignorant. II. For to reduce the errant. (London : printed by J.G. for Richard Lowns, at the White Lion in Paul's Church-yard, 1658) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The diocesans tryall. Wherein all the sinnews of D. Dovvnames Defence are brought unto three heads, and orderly dissolved. By M. Paul Baynes. ([Amsterdam] : Imprinted [by G. Thorp], 1621), by Paul Baynes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The beauty of Godly government in a church reformed: or a platforme of government consonant to the word of truth, and the purest reformed churches. Shewing also, the great good that comes thereby, the great evils that it freeth us from. With the two maine objections answered, which are objected by some of the laitie, and some of the clergie. Whereunto is added. A short parrallell betweene the presbyterian and prelatian government. Published for such as are not well acquainted with it. ([London : s.n.], Printed, Anno Dom. 1641 [i.e. 1642]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Constitutions and canons. 1603. English (Imprinted at London : by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings most excellent Maiestie, anno 1604), by Church of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Whereas a commission under the Great Seal of England, bearing date at Westminster the three and twentieth day of August now last past, hath been directed unto me, and divers others in the said commission nominated, authorizing the said commissioners, or any four or more of them, by such ways and means as therein is directed, to enquire within the city and diocess of Canterbery in the county of Kent, as well within liberties as without, for the due execution of the statute made made in the three and fortieth year of the raign of our late soveraign Lady Queen Elizabeth ... Given under my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord 1683. ([London : s.n., 1683]), by Church of England. Province of Canterbury. Archbishop (1678-1690 : Sancroft) and William Sancroft (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- To the Right Honorable the Lords assembled in High Court of Parliament:: the humble remonstrance and petition of the Lord Major, aldermen, and commons of the City of London, in Common Councell assembled. Together with their Lordships answer thereunto. (London : Printed by Richard Cotes, for John Bellamie, 1646), by City of London (England). Court of Common Council and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Complaints concerning corruptions and grievances in church-government.: Dedicated and directed to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, the Right Honourable Lords; and the Honourable House of Commons, now assembled in Parliament. By certain peaceably affected Presbyters, of the Church of England; in the name of all the rest of their brethren. Undertaking to maintain the truth of their assertions, against whatsoever contradictors, if by publique edict of supream authority they be called forth, granting them as safe and free audience as their adversaries and judges, not preingaged, or preresolved for either side. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year 1660) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Conscience caution'd, & so set at libertie.: Also a further ansvver to the city remonstrance. At the end there is also a petition of the authors; and one of the clergies by a prosopoeia. ([London : s.n.], Printed, anno Dom. 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Analepsis, or, Saint Peters bonds abide for rhetorick worketh no release, is evidenced in a serious and sober consideration of Dr. John Gauden's sense and solution of the Solemn League and Covenant : so far as it relates to the government of the church by episcopacy / by Zech. Crofton. (London : Printed for Ralph Smith ..., 1660), by Zachary Crofton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The equallity of the ministery plainly described, both by Scriptures, fathers, and councels.: Layd open to this present Parliament, to stop the mouthes of all gaynesayers whatsoever. / By D.F. minister. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare of our redemption. 1641), by Minister D. F. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A decade of grievances,: presented and approved to the right honourable and High Court of Parliament, against the hierarchy or government of the Lord Bishops, and their dependant offices, by a multitude of people, who are sensible of the ruine of religion, the sinking of the state, and of the plots and insultations of enemies against both. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare, 1641), by Alexander Leighton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Laws, etc. (London : Printed for Iohn Wright at the Kings Head in the old Bayley, 1646), by England and Wales (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Laws, etc. (Londini : In ædibus Iohannis Cawodi typographi Regiæ excusum, Anno M.D.LIII [1553]), by England and Wales Parliament and Mary 1516-1558 (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Proceedings. 1645-1646 (Imprinted at London : for John Wright at the Kings Head in the old Bayley, 1646), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Directions of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament after advice had with the Assembly of Divines, for the electing and choosing of ruling-elders in all the congregations, and in the classicall assemblies for the cities of London and Westminster, and the several counties of the kingdom, for the speedy setling [sic] of the Presbyteriall-Government. (Imprinted at London : For John Wright, at the Kings head in the Old-baily, 1645), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Proceedings. 1645-10-20 (London : printed for Iohn Wright at the Kings Head in the old Bayley, 1645), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament.: For the calling of an assembly of learned, and godly divines: to be consulted with by the Parliament, for the setling of the government and lyturgy of the Church of England, and for vindicating and clearing the doctrine of the said church, from false aspersions and interpretations, as shall be most agreeable to the word of God. With the names of all the ministers and others appointed for the same. Die Lunæ, 12 Junii, 1643. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance bee forthwith printed and published. Iohn Browne Cler. Parliament. ([London] : June 13. London, Printed for John Wright in the Old-Bailey, 1643), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The Kings Majesties answer to the paper delivered in by the reverend divines attending the honourable commissioners concerning church-government. Published by authority.: (London : Printed by E. Griffin, for T. Hewer, 12 October. 1648), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I), Charles King of England, and Westminster Assembly (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The first and large petition of the Citie of London and other inhabitants thereabouts:: for a reformation in church-government, as also for the abolishment of episcopacie: with a remonstrance thereto annexed, of the many pressures and grievances occasioned by the bishops, and the sundry inconveniences incident to episcopacie. The tyrannie and extortion practised in ecclesiasticall courts, together with the unlawfulnesse of the oath ex officio: preferred to the high and honourable court of Parliament. ([London : s.n.], Printed Anno Dom. 1641) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A case of conscience resolved.: Wherein it is cleared, that the King may without impeachment to his oath, touching the clergy at coronation, consent to the abrogation of episcopacy. And the objections against it in two learned treatises, printed at Oxford, fully answered. / By John Geree Master of Arts, and preacher of the word of God at St. Albans. Published acording to order. (London : Printed by Matthew Simmons, for John Bartlet, at the Guilt-Cup at Austines-Gate, 1646), by John Geree (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The great question, of the authority of the arch-bishops, bishops, & clergy of the present constitution of the Church of England estalished by law, whether truly apostolical, or only political, regal, and parliamentary? Faithfully examined, and clearly resolved. ([London? : s.n., 1690]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Considerations of present use concerning the danger resulting from the change of our church-government.: By H.H. D.D. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeere 1646), by Henry Hammond (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Considerations tending to the happy accomplishment of Englands reformation in church and state.: Humbly presented to the piety and wisdome of the High and Honourable Court of Parliament. ([London : s.n.], Anno 1647), by Samuel Hartlib (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The healing attempt being a representation of the government of the Church of England, according to the judgment of her bishops unto the end of Q. Elizabeths reign, humbly tendred to the consideration of the thirty commissionated for a consult about ecclesiastical affairs in order to a comprehension, and published in hopes of such a moderation of episcopacy, that the power be kept within the line of our first reformers, and the exercise of it reduced to the model of Arch-Bishop Usher. (London : Printed for Thomas Parkhurst ..., 1689), by John Humfrey (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- King Charles his resolution concerning the governement of the Church of England, being contrary to that of Scotland.: VVith a speech spoken by the Lord Car, in the Parliament in Scotland, being a little before his examination concerning the plot which was found out in Scotland. (Printed at London : [s.n.], 1641), by Harry Ker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The Kings Majesties answer to the propositions,: propounded by the ministers of the Church of England; concerning the setling of the Presbyterian government within this kingdome. With his majesties resolution, about giving his royall assent thereunto. Also, the Earl of Pembrokes reply to the Kings Majesties desires. Published by authority. ([London] : Printed for B.A., Feb. 12. 1647), by Philip Herbert Pembroke and England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Light for smoke: or, A cleare and distinct reply: by Iohn Ley, one of the Assembly of Divines at Westminster, to a darke and confused answer in a booke made, and intituled The smoke in the temple, by Iohn Saltmarsh, late preacher at Brasteed in Kent, now revolted both from his pastorall calling and charge. Whereto is added, Novello-mastix, or a scourge for a scurrilous news-monger. (London : printed by I.L. for Christopher Meredith, at the signe of the Crane in Pauls Church-yard, 1646), by John Ley and C. D. Novello-mastix (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A true ministery anatomized: Where it is clearly proved by scripture, I. What a true ministery is, and what a ministery God set in the church. II. A ministery not so set, is not the ministery of Christ. III. Our ministers of England have not the gift of tongues. IV. Truth is not obtained by studie. By Thomas Lipeat, not the author, but the actor. (London : Printed by J.C. and are to be sold at the Black Spread-Eagle at the West-end of Pauls, 1651), by Thomas Lipeat (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Christian liberty vindicated from grosse mistakes, occasioning so great divisions in England. Or, A tract, shewing what it is, and what it is not, the diversity of errours, a generall councell to be the meanes of beating them down, and how far forth conscience is to be born with, and the insolencie of the late remonstrants.: Most earnestly recommended to the reading of the Right Honourable Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, and all those that through a mistake stand so stifly for the priviviledge [sic] of conscience at large, ... Whereunto is added an appendix of 17. questions, necessary to be discussed and be determined by the Assembly of Divines without delay, that every one may know what to hold and rest in, and the unnaturall divisions in the same body may cease. / By John Mayer, D.D. of Divinity. (London : Printed by Eliz. Purslow for Matthew Walbancke, 1647. [i.e. 1646]), by John Mayer (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The grievances of the Church of England which are not in the power of the governours of it to remedy by a member of the Church of England. ([London] : Printed for R. Baldwin ..., 1689), by Member of the Church of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A motion humbly presented to the consideration of the High Court of Parliament: consisting of twenty quæres concerning the setlement of the church Decemb, 2. 1641. As also a grave speech made by Sir James Parrot. (London printed : for Richard Smithers, 1641), by James Parrot (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An alarum:: to the last warning peece to London by way of answer: discovering the danger of sectaries suffered: and the necessity of order, and vniformity to bee established. Wherein the Presbiterian way of government, and the Independant liberty, is compared. (London : Printed for L. Chapman, [1646]), by George Smith (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Rome ruin'd by VVhite Hall, or, The papall crown demolisht:: containing a confutation of the three degrees of popery, viz. papacy, prelacy, and presbitery; answerable to the triple crowne of the three-headed Cerberus the Pope, with his three fold hierarchies aforesaid. With a dispelling of all other dispersed clouds of errour, which doth interpose the clear sun-shine of the Gospel in our horrizon. Wherein the chiefe arguments each of them have, for the vindication of their erronious tenents are incerted, and refuted; with a description of such whem [sic] the true Church of Christ doth consist of: as also how, and by whom, they may be gathered, and governed, according to the will, and appointment of Jesus Christ, and his apostles, in the primative purity thereof. / By Iohn Spittlehouse, assistant to the Marshall Generall of the Army, under the command of his Excellency, the Lord Generall Fairfax. Imprimated by Theod. Jennings, and entred in the Stationers Hall. (Printed at London : by Thomas Paine, and are to be sold at his house in Goold [sic] Smiths Alley in Redcrosse Street, 1650. [i.e. 1649]), by John Spittlehouse (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A letter to the author of the Vindication of the deprived bishops, in reply to his reasons for the validity of the lay-deprivation of the bishops by the statute of 1 Eliz. c. 1. ([London : s.n., 1692?]), by Edward Stephens (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Assertion for true and Christian church policy. ([Middelburg : Printed by Richard Schilders], 1604), by William Stoughton and Francis Knollys (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Answere to certaine calumnious petitions, articles, and questions of the consistorian faction. (Imprinted at London : By the deputies of Christopher Barker, printer to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie, 1592), by Matthew Sutcliffe (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Table or short view off all ecclesiasticall discipline ordeined by the word off God. ([Heidelberg] : Imprinted [by Michael Schirat], M.D.LXXIIII. [1574]), by Walter Travers and Thomas Cartwright (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The plot discovered and counterplotted: commended in a letter to a private friend, / from a true-hearted well-wisher to great Britains happinesse. (London : Printed for Tho. Vnderhill, and are to be sold at the Bible in Wood-street, [1641]), by True-hearted well-wisher to Great Brittanes happinesse (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- To the high and honourable court of Parliament, the humble petition of the University of Oxford, in behalfe of episcopacy and cathedrals.: ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare, 1641), by University of Oxford (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- His Maiesties concessions to the bill of abolition of arch-bishops and bishops, &c. stated and considered.: By Richard Vines, one of the divines that attended the Commissioners of Parliament. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year, 1660), by Richard Vines (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A discourse concerning the queries proposed by the House of Commons to the Assembly of Divines;: about the divine right of Church Government in answer to two main questions. First, whether is be expedient to the State and Church, that the Assembly of Divines should answer those questions yea or no? Secondly, in case to be expedient; how they should be answered satisfactorily both to the conscionable and unconscionable disputer of the matter. Shewing first, the necessity of giving an answerr [sic]. Secondly, some necessary requisites to make that answer satisfactory to all, and without exception. / Written for the private satisfaction of a friend, anno Dom. 1646. And now published for more common use, by an unpartiall lover of truth and peace. (London : Printed for Richard Wodenothe at the signe of the Star neer Saint Peters Church in Cornhill, 1648), by W. H. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The ansvver of the Assembly of Divines by authority of Parliament now sitting at Westminster. Unto the reasons given in to this Assembly by the Dissenting Brethren, of their not bringing in a model of their way.: And since published in print, under the title of A copy of a remonstrance. Which answer was humbly presented to the Right Honorable the House of Peers assembled in Parliament. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament assembled, that this answer be forthwith printed and published. Joh. Brown, cler. Parliamentorum. (London : Printed by John Field for Ralph Smith, and are to be sold at the signe of the Bible, neer the Royal Exchange, 1645. [i.e. 1646]), by Westminster Assembly and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Obedience or ecclesiasticall union. (At London : Imprinted for Roger Iackson, and are to be sold at his shop in Fleet-street neere the Conduit, 1608), by William Wilkes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Observations from Amsterdam. (London : Printed by Bernard Alsop, 1625), by Patrick Scot (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- To the honourable the knights, citizens and burgesses of the Commons-House of Parliament: the humble petition of sundry ministers intrusted to solicite the petition and remonstrance formerly exhibited to this Honourable House, and of many of their brethren, most humbly sheweth, ... (London : Printed for Iohn Bellamie and Ralph Smith, 1641), by Cornelius Burges (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Certaine modest observations and considerations of the true Protestants of the Church of England·: For their right choyce of church governours, and church ceremonies, together with the church liturgie, according to the word of God. Presented in all humility to the high and Honourable houses of Parliament to bee voted and enacted, and to maintaine against all opposers. With the good meanes to expedite the same. Leaving the authors iudgement to your wisedomes best considerations. (London : Printed for Iohn Thomas, 1641) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Certaine papers, which passed betwixt his Majestie of Great Britaine, in the time of his being with the Scottish army in New-Castle. And Mr. Alexander Henderson concerning the change of church government. Anno Dom. 1646. (Haghe : Printed by Samuel Broun, English booke-seller dwelling in the Achterom, at the signe of the English Printing House, M. D. C. XLIX [i.e. 1649]), by King Charles I of England and Alexander Henderson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A collection of articles injunctions, canons, orders, ordinances, and constitutions ecclesiastical: with other publick records of the Church of England; chiefly in the times of K. Edward. VIth. Q. Elizabeth. and K. James. Published to vindicate the Church of England and to promote uniformity and peace in the same. And humbly presented to the Convocation. (London : printed by R. Norton for Timothy Garthwait at the little north-doore of St. Pauls Church, 1661), by Church of England, Anthony Sparrow, and Wenceslaus Hollar (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The lavvfulnes of hearing the publick ministers of the Church of England proved, by Mr. Philip Nye and Mr. John Robinson, two eminent Congregational divines. Together with the judgment of Dr. Goodwin, Dr. Owen, and other independents, as well ancient as modern, concerning forms of prayer, parish-churches, and communion with them: and the judgment of other nonconformists about kneeling at the sacrament. (London : Printed for Jonathan Robinson ..., 1683), by Philip Nye and John Robinson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The paper called the Agreement of the people taken into consideration, and the lawfulness of subscription to it examined, and resolved in the negative, by the ministers of Christ in the province of Lancaster. Published by them especially for the satisfaction of the conscience, and guiding of the practise of our entirely honored and beloved, the people of our several churches, committed to our charge; and for the general good of this Church & nation.: (London : Printed for Luke Fawne, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Parrot in Pauls Church-yard, 1649), by Richard Heyrick (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Plain truth vvithout feare or flattery: or a true discovery of the unlawfulnes of the Presbyterian government, it being inconsistent with monarchy, and the peoples liberties; and contrary both to the Protestation and Covenant. The end of establishing the militia of London in such hands as it is now put into by the new ordinance. The betraying votes, and destructive practises, of a trayterous party in the House of Commons, concerning certain pettions [sic] for liberty and justice. Also a vindication of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax concerning certain scurrulous words uttered by some of the said faction. VVith the meanes and wayes that must be used to obtain reliefe against the said tyrannous usurpers; and for reducing the Parliament to its due rights, power and priviledges, in the preservation of the kingdomes lawes and liberties / VVritten by Amon VVilbee. ([Oxford] : Printed and published for the information, advice, and benefit, of the poor, oppressed, betrayed, and almost destroyed commons of England, 1647), by Amon Wilbee and John Lilburne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Act for well governing and regulating corporations ([London : s.n., 1680?]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An ansvver to the nevv motions or, A serious and briefe discussion of certaine motions now in question. (London : Printed for Robert Bostock, 1641) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An answer to those questions propounded by the Parliament to the Assembly of Divines, touching jus divinum in matter of church-government. Wherein is clearly proved from Scripture, that the Presbyterial government is jure devino, of divine institution, and according to the will and appointment of Jesus Christ. Licensed, and published according to order. (London, : Printed for William Ley, and are to be sold at his shop at Pauls Chain, neer Doctors Commons., 1646), by Thomas Bakewell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Certain considerations and cautions agreed upon by the ministers of London, Westminster, and within the lines of communication, June 19. 1646. According to which they resolve to put the presbyteriall government in execution, upon the ordinances of Parliament heretofore published. Published by authority. (London, : Printed by T.R. and E.M. for Ralph Smith at the sign of the Bible in Cornhill., 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Westminster Confession of Faith. (London : Printed for Robert Bostock, at the Sign of the Kings Head in Pauls Church yard, [1649]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Councill humbly propounded for the speedy settlement of these long disturbed nations. Wherein is offered such a King, such a church-government, such liberty for tender consciences, as that the royalist, Presbiterian, and persons of different judgements (the three great interests of our nations) may acquiess in. (London : printed by M. Simmons, for H.C., in the year, 1660) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A declaration of the Presbiterians; concerning His Maiesties Royal Person, and the government of the Church of England. With several propositions touching the Solemn League and Covenant, and the setting up of Bishops. (London : printed for T. Dacres, 1660) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A dialogue betvveen a Brovvnist and a schismatick. VVherein is discovered the schismaticks endeavour to bring to confusion the government of church and state in this our kingdom of England. (London : Printed for J. Franklin, 1643) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The division of the county of Surrey into six classicall presbyteries. Together with the names of the ministers and others fit to be of that classis. Approved of by the committee appointed thereunto by both Houses of Parliament. (London : Printed by A.M. for Christopher Meredith at the Signe of the Crane in Pauls Church-yard, 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Certain considerations of present concernment: touching this reformed Church of England. With a particular examination of An: Champny (Doctor of the Sorbon) his exceptions against the lawful calling and ordination of the Protestant bishops and pastors of this Church. / By H: Ferne, D.D. (London, : Printed by J.G. for R. Royston, at the Angel in Ivie-lane, 1653), by H. Ferne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A breif [sic] enquiry into the ground, authority, and rights, of ecclesiastical synods; upon the principles of Scripture and right reason occasion'd by a late book, intitul'd, Municipium ecclesiasticum: &c. (London, : Printed by M.B. for Richard Sare, at Gray's-Inn-Gate, in Holbourn, 1699), by Samuel Hill (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Preston, Novemb. 17. 1646. The deliberate resolution of the ministers of the the Gospel within the county palatine of Lancaster with their grounds and cautions according to which they put into execution the Presbyteriall government upon the present ordinances of Parliament. (London, : Printed for Luke Favvne, and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Parrot in Pauls-Church-yard, 1647) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A consideration of certaine controversies at this time agitated in the kingdome of England, concerning the government of the church of God. / Written at the command and appointment of the Walachrian classis, by Guilielmus Apollonii, minister of the Word of God at Middleburgh. And sent from the Walachrian churches, to declare the sense and consent of their churches, to the Synod at London. Octob. 16. 1644. Stilo novo. Translated out of Latine accorning to the printed copy. (London : Printed by G.M. for Tho Underhill at the Bible in Woodstreet, 1645), by Willem Apollonius (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A wise and moderate discourse, concerning church-affaires. As it was written, long since, by the famous authour of those considerations, which seem to have some reference to this. Now published for the common good. ([London : s.n.], Imprinted in the yeere 1641), by Francis Bacon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A letter from His Majetties [sic] court at Holmbie. With advertisement of propositions from the King to the Parliament; in answer to the propositions for peace. With His Majesties consent to have the Presbyterian government setled for three yeares. And other particulars concerning the Queenes letter to His Majestie. (London, : Printed by B.A., May 21. 1647), by Roger Corbet (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A new petition: earnestly entreating subscription of hands to back the late city remonstrance. Unto which is annexed a usefull dialogue, betwixt a church-warden and a parishioner, declaring the danger of the said new petition. Serving as a Christian caveat to the wise-hearted, to take heed of having their feet taken in the snare thereof. / By a cordiall wel-willer to the peace of this famous city. Licensed and entred according to order. (London, : Printed by Matth. Symmons., 1646), by Cordiall Wel-Willer to the Peace of This Famous City (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A declaration set forth by the Presbyterians within the county of Kent. Wherein, they declare their resolutions and determinations concerning the Independent government, and the Church of England. Also, the apprehending and examination of divers Independent ministers, by a committee of the House of Commons, being taken preaching at a conventicle near White-Hall. With their answer and reply to the articles objected against them. The declaration is ordered to be published, and to be read in all churches throughout the county of Kent. ([London] : Ianuary 12. Print ed [sic] for F. Brown, 1647) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A defence of church gouernment Dedicated to the high Court of Parliament. Wherein, the church gouernment established in England, is directly proued to be consonant to the word of God, and that subiects ought of dutie to conforme themselues to the state ecclesiasticall. Together with, a defence of the crosse in baptisme; as it is vsed in our Church, being not repugnant to the word: and by a consequent, the brethren which are silenced, ought to subscribe vnto it, rather then to burie their talents in the ground. By Iohn Doue, Doctour of Diuinity. (At London : Printed by T[homas] C[reede] for Henry Rockit, and and are to bee sold by Iohn Hodgets in Paules Churchyeard, 1606), by John Dove (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Of the right of churches and of the magistrates power over them. Wherein is further made out 1. the nullity and vanity of ecclesiasticall power (of ex-communicating, deposing, and making lawes) independent from the power of magistracy. 2. The absurdity of the distinctions of power and lawes into ecclesiasticall and civil, spirituall and temporall. 3. That these distinctions have introduced the mystery of iniquity into the world, and alwayes disunited the minds and affections of Christians and brethren. 4. That those reformers who have stood for a jurisdiction distinct from that of the magistrate, have unawares strenghthened [sic] the mystery of iniquity. / By Lewis du Moulin Professour of History in the Vniversity of Oxford. (London : Printed by R.D. and are to be sold by Sa: Thomson at the white Horse in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1658), by Lewis Du Moulin (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Two declarations from His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Generall Councell of his army; the first, to the Right Honourable, the Lord Major, aldermen, and Common-Councell of the City of London, in behalfe of the whole army; together with the Generals desires therein. And an answer of the Lord Major, aldermen, and Common-Councell thereunto. The second, to the whole kingdom in generall; concerning the resolution of His Excellency, and the officers and souldiery under his command, touching the power of the sword, &c. By the appointment of His Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax, and the Generall Councell of his army. Signed, Jo. Rushworth, Secr. (London: : Printed for R.G. and are to be sold at the Royall Exchange in Cornhill, MDCXL VII. [1647]), by England and Wales. Army. Council, Thomas Fairfax Fairfax, and City of London (England). Court of Common Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Iniunccions geue[n] by the moste excellent prince, Edward the Sixte, by the grace of God, kyng of England, Frau[n]ce and Irelande: defendor of the faithe, and in yearthe vnder Christ, of the Churche of Englande and of Ireland, the supreme hedde: to all and singuler his louyng subiectes, aswell of the clergie, as of the laietie.. ([London : R. Grafton, 1547 31 July]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1547-1553 : Edward VI) and King of England Edward VI (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Severall queries concerning the church of Jesus Christ upon earth, briefly explained and resolved wherein is shewed and proved, 1. That there is a church of Jesus Christ upon earth. 2. What this church is? 3. How a people become a visible church? 4. That the churches in England were at first rightly constituted? 5. What manner of government Jesus Christ hath ordained in and for his church? 6. What manner of persons those ought to be, that may be continued in, or admitted into the church? 7. What is the duty of church members towards Jesus Christ their head, and one another. / By John Flowre M.A. preacher at Staunton in the county of Nottingham. (London : Printed by T. Mabb for Edward Thomas and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Adam and Eve in Little-brittain neer the Church, 1658), by John Flower (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The Kings Majesties propositions to the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament; concerning His Majesties comming to White-Hall, and giving his royall assent for setling of the Presbyteriall government, within the kingdome of England, and dominion of VVales. Also, His Majesties desires, concerning the liturgie of the Church of England, and episcopacie. Published by authority. ([London : s.n.], Febr. 22. Printed, anno Dom. 1647), by W. Fornace and England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The great feast, at the inthronization of the reverend father in God, George Neavill Arch-Bishop of Yorke, Chancellour of England, in the sixt yeere of Edward the fourth. Wherein is manifested the great pride and vaine glory of that prelate. The copy of this feast was found inrolled in the Tower of London, and was taken out by Mr. Noy His Majesties late Atorney Generall. Printed according to order. (London, : Printed for Edward Husbands, Aprill the first 1645) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Five propositions to the Kings Majesty and the army, concerning church-government, in the ordering of the discipline thereof towards communicants. / By H. Hammond Doctor in Divinity, and one of the Kings chaplains, now with his Majesty in the army. (Cambridge, : Printed for Nathaniel Smith, anno Dom. 1647), by Henry Hammond (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The moderate presbyter: or, a forme of church-government according to the word of God. Published according to order. (Printed at London : for Richard Cotes., 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The orders for ecclesiasticall discipline. According to that which hath been practised since the reformation of the church in his Majesties dominions by the auncient ministers, elders, and deacons of the isles of Garnsey, Gersey, Spark, and Alderny. Confirmed by the the authority of the synode of the foresaid iles. (London : [s.n.], Printed in the yeare, 1642) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The saints travell from Babylon into their owne countrey: or, Considerations touching the reformation of the Church, in the time of this present working Parliament: From those words in the 51. of Jeremiah and the 9. verse. by E. S. (London : Printed for Henry Overton, Anno Dom. 1643), by E. S. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Die Veneris 20. Febr. 1645 Resolved by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled that there be forthwith a choice made of elders ... ([London : s.n., 1645 or 1646]), by England and Wales Parliament and directions England and Wales. All the severall ordinances (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Proceedings. 1643-06-12. (London : printed for J. Rothwel at the Fountain in Cheapside, 1658), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- 22 April, 1647. Remedies for removing some obstructions in church-government. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these remedies for removing some obstructions in church-government, be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London, : Printed for Edward Husband, printer to the Honorable House of Commons, April 30. 1647), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Questions propounded to the Assembly of Divines by the House of Commons, April ult. 1646. Touching the point of jus divinum in the matter of church-government. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these questions be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London: : Printed for Edward Husband printer to the Honorable House of Commons, May 4. 1646), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The votes of the House of Commons upon His Majesties last message: brought by the commissioners from the King: passed on Saturday last Novemb. 11. 1648. Also the names of the seven persons to bee out of mercy, seven more to be banished the Kingdome. Duke Hambleton to pay an hundred thousand pounds, and the rest of the latter delinquents to pay a yeares value above their compositions. ([London] : Printed for R. Smithurst, neer Pye-corner, 1648), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The last papers betwixt His Maiesty, and the commissioners of Parliament, concerning church-government. And His Majesties speech to the commissioners, to be communicated to both Houses of Parliament. Dated at Newport 4. Novemb. 1648. (London : Printed for Richard Lownes, 1648), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The clergy in their colours; or a brief character of them Written from a hearty desire of their reformation, and great zeal to my countrey men, that they may no longer be deceived by such as call themselves the ministers of the gospel, but are not. By John Fry, a member of the Parliament of England. (London : Printed for Giles Calvert, at the black-spread Eagle at the West end of Pauls, 1650), by John Fry (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- His Majesties last propositions to the Commissioners at the treaty, to be communicated to His two Houses of Parliament assembled at Westminster; declaring His royal assent to sign the propositions, and to unite Himself with His two houses, for the concluding of a safe and present peace. And His proclamation thereupon, published by his Majesites special command, and dated from Newport 28. Octob. 1648. With the votes of both houses concerning the King; and the proposals of the Lord Gen. Fairfax, touching the setling of the kingdom, and disbanding part of the army. Agreed upon by His Excellency, and the Councell of War, and presented to the Parliaments commissioners on Saturday last, at the treaty at St. Albanes between the Parliament and army. (London : Printed for R. Rishton, 1648), by King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The humble petition of the inhabitants of the county of Suffolke: presented to the Right Honourable the House of Peers, on Tuesday the 16. of February, 1646. With their answer thereunto. Die. Mercurij 29 Febr. 1646. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that this petition and answer be forthwith printed and published. Jo. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum. (London : Printed for John Wright at the Kings Head in the old Bayley., 1646. [i.e. 1647]), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The humble petition of the ministers of the counties of Suffolke and Essex, concerning church-government. Presented to the Right Honourable the House of Peers on Fryday, May 29. 1646. With their answer thereunto. Die Veneris, 29 Maii, 1646. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that this petition and answer be forthwith printed and published. Jo. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum. (London: : Printed for Iohn Wright at the Kings Head in the Old Bayley., 1 June 1646), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An humble remonstrance of the representations of divers moderate, and peaceable citizens of London, to both Houses of Parliament: with twelve propositions, for the setling of a firme and lasting peace, and reconciling all differences in the Church of England: vvhich being granted will give much satisfaction to all pious, godly, moderate men, whether they be Presbyterians, Independents, prelaticall or royalists. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare 1647) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Plain English: or, The sectaries anatomized. Wherein the honor of the three estates of the kingdom is maintained, the government both of church and common-wealth is pleaded for: and this famous City of London, and their faithfull Remonstrance is vindicated from such false aspersions as lately have been cast upon it. Imprimatur. James Cranford. (London, : Printed by T.R. and E.M. for Ralph Smith, at the signe of the Bible in Corn-hill neer the Royall-Exchange., 1646), by Captain Jones (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The doctrine of our martyres remembred, concerning the Supper of the Lord: as it hath been partly published, in the opening and application of Luk. 22.19,20. Most humbly presented to the serious and seasonable considerations of the most orthodox and sincere Christians that mourn for, or that are stirred up, or called to be repairers of the breaches. In which, 1. A just, plain, and free way to the Lord's table, is so discovered, that all saints with the weakest of believers; notwithstanding any pretended distinguishing opinion, ought unitedly to communicate: proved by several reasons. 2. The profession in which all that communicate ought to acknowledge and therein to be united. 3. The greatness of the duty, and goodness of God, in ordaining and commanding of it. And how all Christian magistrates, ministers, and people, have zealously promoted the same, with some particular hymnes sung by Christians after they received. 4. A declaration, setting forth the evils, and judgements of God, in the undue observation, causeless separation and contempt thereof, and of the necessity of church-government, as a blessed means to remedy, &c. is also added for further information. / By VV. Kaye Minister of the G. at S. ... (London, : Printed for Martha Harrison, at the Lambe in Pauls Church-yard, 1655), by William Kaye (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Several plain and weighty reasons for removing the sacramental test, humbly proposed to consideration. (London : Printed and are to be sold by Richard Baldwin, next door to the Black Bull in the Old-Bailey, 1689) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Peace, peace, and we shall be quiet. Or, Monarchie asserted, the Kings right vindicated, and the present government of the church proved to be one and the same with that in the primitive times. All which assertions are composed for the regulating of distracted minds, and satisfying of tender consciences, or misled in their opinions. / By J.T. Gent. (London, : Printed for William Ley., 1647), by John Taylor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A declaration of His Excellency Robert E. of Warwick Lord High Admirall of England, concerning the uniting of the two navies, and restoring of the Kings Majesty, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York and the rest of the royall issue to their just rights and privledges. And his resolution touching all those who endeavour to obstruct the treaty, and hinder the setling of truth, and happy peace, in this unsetled church and kindome. With His Majesties last and finall propositions to all loyall and reasonable subjects. Subscribed Charles R. ([London?] : Printed for satisfaction of all those who desire peace, 1648), by Robert Rich Warwick (HTML at EEBO TCP)
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