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• Fasts and feasts -- Prayer-books and devotions -- Early works to 1800
• Fasts and feasts -- Scotland -- Early works to 1800
• Fasts and feasts -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
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• Simboli predicabili : estratti da sacri evangeli che corrono nella quadragesima : delineati con morali, & eruditi discorsi (Appresso Bernardin Barbieri, 1692), by Carlo Labia, Domenico Uberti, Isabella Piccini, and Antonio Zanchi (page images at HathiTrust)
• Lucis evangelicae sub velum sacrorum emblematum reconditae, pars tertia (Apud Joannem Busaeum ..., 1659), by Henricus Engelgrave and Johann Busäus (page images at HathiTrust)
• Fest-Chronica : darinen viel ausserlesene, denckwirdige Historien oder Geschicht, die sich auff die Feyer vnd Sontage zugetragen in der Erklerung der darauff geordenten Euangelien nach Gelegenheit nützlich einzuführen : dessgleichen mancherley schöne Exempel wie Gott den rechten Gebrauch solcher Heiligtage belohnet vnd den Missbrauch gestrafft (Gedruckt zu Erffordt : Bey Johann Beck ; [Leipzig] : Jn Verlegung Henning Grossen, Buchhendlers zu Leiptzig, im Jahr MDXCI [1591], 1591), by Zacharias Rivander, Henning Grosse, and Johann Beck (page images at HathiTrust)
• Traité des festins (Chez Guillaume Desprez ..., 1682), by Pierre Muret (page images at HathiTrust)
• An essay on the proper lessons, appointed by the liturgy of the Church of England, to be read on Sundays and chief festivals, throughout the year ... (Printed by Samuel Watson, 1765), by William Wogan and Samuel Miller Library Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The causes of a publick fast, and humiliation, to be kept with all convenient diligence: by all the members of this Kirk and Kingdom of Scosland [sic]. / Set down by the Commissioners of the Generall Assemblie. (Abderdene, : Imprinted by James Brown, Anno 1650), by Church of Scotland. General Assembly. Commission, Robert Douglas, and A. Ker (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Certain quæries touching the rise and observation of Christmas; propounded to the consideration of all such as are zealously (but blindly) affected towards the observation of it. / To which an answer is desired and expected by Joseph Heming. (London : [s.n.], printed, Ann: Dom: 1648), by Joseph Heming (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The lawfulness of the celebration of Christs birth-day debated, in case it be annnally [sic] known or not known. Discussed by Scripture, and consequence of Scripture; and many objections answered, and refuted by reasons. By George Palmer, wel-willer to a particular and solemn joyous-thankfulness to God, for his several special mercies in Christ; by way of gradation. (London : [s.n.], Printed in the yeer, 1649. [i.e. 1648]), by George Palmer (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Christmass revived: or An ansvver to certain objections made against the observation of a day in memory of our Saviour Christ his birth. By John Reading. M.A. And one of the prebends of Christs-Church in Canterbury. (London : printed for John Andrewes and John Garway, and are to be sold at the White-Lion near Py-Corner, [1660]), by John Reading (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Alterthumb, Ursprung und Bedeutung aller Ceremonien, Gebräuchen und Gewohnheiten der Heil. Catholischen Kirchen ... (Verlegts Dietrich Lerse, 1723), by Gregor Rippel (page images at HathiTrust)

• Remarks upon the solar and the lunar years, the cycle of 19 years, commonly called the golden number, the epact, and a method of finding the time of Easter, as it is now observed in most parts of Europe, by George Parker Macclesfield (Gutenberg ebook)
• Certaine queries, proposed by the King, to the Lords and Commons Commisssioners from the Honourable Houses of Parliament, attending his Majesty at Holdenby, the 23 of this instant Aprill, 1647. touching the celebration of the feast of Easter. With an answer thereunto, given and presented to his Majesty by Sir James Harrington Knight and Barronet a Commissioner there. (London, : Printed for John Giles, Aprill 27. 1647), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I), James Harrington, and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A sermon upon the Epiphany preach't at Christ-Church in the city of Dublin, 1672 by Richard Berry ... (Dublin : Printed by Benjamin Tooke ... and are to be sold by Joseph Wilde ..., 1672), by Richard Berry (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A sermon, preached September 20th, 1793; a day set apart, in the city of New-York, for public fasting, humiliation and prayer, on account of a malignant and mortal fever prevailing in the city of Philadelphia ... (Samuel Loudon & Son, 1793), by John M. Mason, Seymour B. Durst, Academy of Medicine of Brooklyn, and N.Y.) Medical Society of the County of Kings (Kings County (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons (Printed for Samuel Gellibrand, at the Brasen Serpent in Pauls Church-yard, 1644), by Robert Baillie (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sermon preach'd before the Honourable House of Commons (Printed for Tho. Chapman at the Angel in Pall-Mall, and Daniel Midwinter at the Three Crowns in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1708), by Charles Trimnell (page images at HathiTrust)
• Mr. Harris's sermon at Milton and Dorchester on the national fast, May 9, 1798 (Printed by Samuel Etheridge ..., 1798), by Thaddeus Mason Harris (page images at HathiTrust)
• A fast sermon preached on innocents day by Thomas Fuller, B.D. Minister of the Savoy. (London : Printed by L.N. and R.C. for John Williams at the signe of the Crowne in Saint Pauls Church-yard, 1642), by Thomas Fuller (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Gods deliverance of man by prayer. And mans thankefulnesse to God in prayses. In a sermon by reason of the lecturers absence in the Church of Saint Bartholmewes Exchange, on Ash-Wendesday [sic], at the generall fast, proposed. But at that time by a company of church intruders very rudely opposed. And now at this time, for the publike satisfaction of all men faithfully in print exposed. by I. G. D.D. Rector there. (London : Printed for Thomas Paybody, dwelling in Queenes Head Court in Pater-Noster Rovv, 1642), by John Grant (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A parlie with the sword about a cessation, as it was delivered in a sermon at a publick fast in the church of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, Decemb. 28. 1642. / By Iohn Brinsley, minister of the Word, and pastour of an adjacent congregation. Published for common use. (London : Printed by G.M. for John Burroughes, and are to be sold at his shop at the Golden Dragon neare the Inner-Temple gate in Fleet streete, 1643), by John Brinsley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The declaration of almighty God, in some few texts of scripture, recommended to the reverend conforming divines: / by G.B. B. of S----b---y ... being the publick fast appointed to implore God's assistance for the reduction of Ireland, and the overthrow of the late King James, and his rebellious forces. ([London : s.n., 1690]), by Gilbert Burnet (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The great concern and zeal of a loyal people for a good king's preservation in the hazards of war. And the duty of such a people opened and enforced, in one of our monthly-fasts in a country parish. By the minister thereof. (London : printed for Jonathan Robinson, at the Golden-Lion in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1691) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Religious covenanting directed, and covenant-keeping perswaded: presented, in a sermon preached before the Right Honourable Thomas Adams Lord Major, and the right worshipfull the sheriffs, and aldermen his brethren, and the rest of the Common-Councel of the famous City of London, January 14. 1645. Upon which day the solemne League and Covenant was renewed by them and their officers, with prayer and fasting, at Michael Basing-shaw, London. / By Simeon Ash minister of the Gospel. (London, : Printed by G.M. for Tho. Underhill at the signe of the Bible in Wood-street., M.DC.XLVI. [1646]), by Simeon Ashe (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Dies nefastus; or A sermon preached on the publick fast day, for the cruell murther of our late soveraign, upon that unfortunate day January 30. / By Andrew Dominick, D.D. ... (London, : Printed by Tho Childe, and Leon. Parry, 1662) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A sermon preached at the publique fast the eighth of March, in St Maries Oxford, before the great assembly of the members of the honourable House of Commons there assembled. By Gryffith Williams L. Bishop of Ossory: and published by their speciall command. (Oxford : Printed by Henry Hall, 1644), by Gryffith Williams (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Sermons de Monsieur Massillon, évêque de Clermont . (Chez la veuve Estienne & fils ... et Chez Jean Herissant ..., 1745), by Jean-Baptiste Massillon (page images at HathiTrust)
• Conciones in festa totius anni (Sumptibus Johannis Christophori Lochneri bibliopolae, 1711), by Philip von Hartung (page images at HathiTrust)
• R.P. Philippi Hartung Societatis Jesu, Conciones tergeminae in dominicas & festa totius anni (Sumptibus Henrici Rommerskirchen ..., 1709), by Philip von Hartung (page images at HathiTrust)
• R.P. Philippi Hartung Societatis Jesu, Conciones tergeminae in dominicas & festa totius anni (Sumptibus haeredum Joannis Weidenfeld ..., 1700), by Philip von Hartung (page images at HathiTrust)
• Predigten über die Feiertags=Episteln im Jahr Christi 1797 (im Verlag der Rawschen Buchhandlung, 1798), by Johann Gottfried Schöner (page images at HathiTrust)

• Traité des dispenses du Carême : dans lequel on découvre la fausseté des prétextes qu'on apporte pour les obtenir, en faisant voir par la mécanique du corps, les rapports naturels des alimens maigres, avec la nature de l'homme ; et par l'histoire, par l'analyse et par l'observation, leur convenance avec la santé. (Chez François Fournier Libraire, en la maison de Frederic Leonard, Imprimeur du Roy, ruë Saint-Jacques, à l'Ecu de Venise., 1709), by Philippe Hecquet and Julio Mario Santo Domingo Collection (page images at HathiTrust)
• Proclamations. 1542-02-03 ([London] : Tho Berthelet regius impressor excudebat. Cum priuilegio ad imprimendum solum, [1542]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1509-1547 : Henry VIII) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Paschal or Lent-Fast, apostolical & perpetual at first deliver'd in a sermon preached before His Majesty in Lent and since enlarged : wherein the judgment of antiquity is laid down : with an appendix containing an answer to the late printed objections of the Presbyterians against the fast of Lent / by Peter Gunning ... (London : Printed by R. Norton for Timothy Garthwait, 1662), by Peter Gunning (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Holy fast of Lent defended against all its prophaners, or, A Discourse shewing that Lent-fast was first taught the world by the apostles, as Dr. Gunning, now Bishop of Ely learnedly proved in a sermon printed by him in the year 1662 by His Majesties special command together with a practical direction how to fast. (London printed : [s.n.], 1677), by Peter Gunning (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamations. 1538. ([London] : Thomas Berthelet regius impressor excudebat. Cum priuilegio, [1538?]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1509-1547 : Henry VIII) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Fest-Chronica : darinen viel ausserlesene, denckwirdige Historien oder Geschicht, die sich auff die Feyer vnd Sontage zugetragen in der Erklerung der darauff geordenten Euangelien nach Gelegenheit nützlich einzuführen : dessgleichen mancherley schöne Exempel wie Gott den rechten Gebrauch solcher Heiligtage belohnet vnd den Missbrauch gestrafft (Gedruckt zu Erffordt : Bey Johann Beck ; [Leipzig] : Jn Verlegung Henning Grossen, Buchhendlers zu Leiptzig, im Jahr MDXCI [1591], 1591), by Zacharias Rivander, Henning Grosse, and Johann Beck (page images at HathiTrust)
• The doctrine of the Sabbath : delivered in the act at Oxon. Anno, 1622 (Printed by E.P. for Henry Seile ..., 1634), by John Prideaux (page images at HathiTrust)
• The doctrine of the Sabbath, as it hath been believed and taught, by ancient and eminent Christians, collected word for word out of their own writings, and now tendred to the consideration of all the godly, especially to direct them to the Parliament, to direct them in their intended Act, for the due and strict observation of the Lords Day. / By a friend to truth, and to the present powers of this Common-wealth, in the way of truth. (London : Printed for Giles Calvert, and are to be sold at his shop, the sign of the Black Spread-Eagle, at the west-end of Pauls, 1650), by William Dell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A discourse of the Sabbath and the Lords Day Wherein the difference both in their institution and their due observation is briefly handled. By Christopher Dow, B.D. (London : Printed by M. Flesher for John Clark, and are to be sold at his shop under S. Peters Church in Cornhill, M DC XXXVI. [1636]), by Christopher Dow (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Die Martis, 23 Martii, 1646. An order of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for putting in due execution the laws and ordinances for observing the Lords-day, and publique fast days, and for preventing of disorders and tumults on those days. (London : Printed for Edward Husband, Printer to the Honorable House of Commons, March 24. 1646. [i.e. 1647]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Certaine queries, proposed by the King, to the Lords and Commons Commisssioners from the Honourable Houses of Parliament, attending his Majesty at Holdenby, the 23 of this instant Aprill, 1647. touching the celebration of the feast of Easter. With an answer thereunto, given and presented to his Majesty by Sir James Harrington Knight and Barronet a Commissioner there. (London, : Printed for John Giles, Aprill 27. 1647), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I), James Harrington, and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A short but cleare discovrse of the institiution, dignity, and end of the Lords-day upon occasion of those words of St. Iohn ... / written by George Hakewill ... (London : Printed by Iohn Raworth for George Thomason and Octavian Pullen, 1641), by George Hakewill (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Gods judgements upon drunkards, swearers, and sabbath-breakers. In a collection of the most remarkable examples of Gods revealed wrath upon these sins with their aggravations, as well from scripture, as reason. And a caution to authority, lest the impunity of these evils bring a scourge upon the whole nation. By W. L. ([London] : Printed for William London, 1659), by Samuel Hammond (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The history of the Sabbath In two bookes. By Pet. Heylyn. (London : Printed [by E. Purslowe, Thomas Harper, and Thomas Cotes] for Henry Seile, and are to bee sold at the signe of the Tygers-head in Saint Pauls Church-yard, 1636), by Peter Heylyn (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To the Right Honourable Thomas Adams Lord Major of the famous citie London, and the VVorshipfull the sheriffs, Master Thomas Foote, and Master John Kendrick, with the rest of the aldermen and their brethren: (Printed at London : for Benjamin Green, and are to be sold at his house in thee leg-Court in Fleetstreet, over against the VVhite-Friars, 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Of the morality of the fourth commandement as still in force to binde Christians delivered by way of answer to the translator of Doctor Prideaux his lecture, concerning the doctrine of the Sabbath ... / written by William Twisse ... (London : Printed by E.G. for Iohn Rothwell and are to be sold at his shop ..., 1641), by William Twisse and Arthur Lake (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The doctrine of the Sabbath Wherein the first institution of the vveekly Sabbath, with the time thereof, the nature of the law binding man to keep it, the true ground, and necessity of the first institution, and of the observation of it, on the severall day in the Old Testament, and also of the moving of it to the first day under the Gospel, are laid open and proved out of the Holy Scriptures. Also besides the speciall dueties necessarily required for the due sanctification thereof, those two profitable points are proved by demonstrations out of Gods Word. First, that the Lord Christ God and man, is the Lord of the Sabbath, on whom the Sabbath was first founded...2. That the faithfull under the Gospell are as necessarily bound to keep the weekly Sabbath of the Lords day... Deliverd in divers sermons by George Walker B. of Divinity and pastor of St. Iohn Evangelists Church in London. (Printed at Amsterdam : [By Richt Right press], in the yeare 1638), by George Walker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A defense of the Christian Sabbath in answer to a treatise of Mr. Tho. Bampfield pleading for Saturday-sabbath / by John Wallis. (Oxford : Printed by L. Litchfield and are to be sold by Chr. Coningsby, 1692), by John Wallis (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Learned treatise of the Sabbath (At Oxford : Printed by Iohn Lichfield printer to the famous Vniversity, for Thomas Huggins, An. Dom. 1630), by Edward Brerewood and Nicholas Byfield (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A second treatise of the Sabbath, or an explication of the Fourth Commandement. Written, by Mr Edward Brerewood professor in Gresham Colledge in London (At Oxford : Printed by Iohn Lichfield, and are to be sold by Thomas Huggins, Ann. Dom. 1632), by Edward Brerewood (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the Mayor. To the aldermen of the ward of [blank] Forasmuch as the Lords day, commonly called Sunday, is of late much broken and prophaned, by a disorderly sort of people, in frequenting tavernes, alehouses, and the like, ... ([London] : Printed by Richard Cotes, printer to the Honourable City of London, [1643]), by City of London (England). Lord Mayor and John Wollaston (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The doctrine of the Sabbath· Delivered in the Act at Oxon. anno, 1622. By Dr. Prideaux his Majesties professour for divinity in that Vniversity. And now translated into English for the benefit of the common people. (London : Printed by E[lizabeth] P[urslowe] for Henry Seile, and are to be sold his shop at the signe of the Tygers-head. in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1634), by John Prideaux and Peter Heylyn (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A treatise of the Sabbath and the Lords-day Distinguished into foure parts. Wherein is declared both the nature, originall, and observation, as well of the one under the Old, as of the other under the New Testament. Written in French by David Primerose Batchelour in Divinitie in the Vniversity of Oxford, and minister of the Gospell in the Protestant Church of Roven. Englished out of his French manuscript by his father G.P. D.D. (London : Printed by Richard Badger for William Hope, are are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Glove in Corne-Hill, 1636), by David Primerose and Gilbert Primrose (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A briefe polemicall dissertation, concerning the true time of the inchoation and determination of the Lordsday-Sabbath. Wherein is clearly and irrefragably manifested by Scripture, reason, authorities, in all ages till this present: that the Lordsday begins and ends at evening; and ought to be solemnized from evening to evening: against the novel errours, mistakes of such, who groundlesly assert; that it begins and ends at midnight, or day-breaking; and ought to be sanctified from midnight to midnight, or morning to morning: whose arguments are here examined, refuted as unsound, absurd, frivolous. Compiled in the Tower of London, and now published, for the information, reformation of all contrary judgment or practise. By William Prynne of Swainswick Esq;. (London, : Printed by T. Mabb for Edward Thomas dwelling in Green Arbour, 1655), by William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sundry queries tendred to such as are, or profess themselves to be ministers of Jesus Christ for clearing the doctrine of the fourth commandement. And the Lords sabbath day. To all that are, or profess themselves to be the ministers of Jesus Christ; these ensuiug [sic] quaeries are humbly presented to be considered, for the clearing of the truth in this weighty controvercy, about the sabbath day. ([London? : s.n., 1653?]), by William Saller (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sunday no Sabbath. A sermon preached before the Lord Bishop of Lincolne, at his Lordships visitation at Ampthill in the county of Bedford, Aug. 17. 1635. By John Pocklington Doctor of Divinitie, late fellow and president both of Pembroke Hall and Sidney Colledge in Cambridge, and chaplaine to the Right Reverend Father in God the Lord Bishop of Lincolne. (London : Printed by Robert Young, 1636), by John Pocklington (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A short treatise, agaynst the prophanation of the Lord's day, especiallie by salmond-fishing thereon, in tyme of divine service. / By William Guild, D.D. minister in Aberdene, and chaplane to his Majestie.. (Printed in Aberdene, : By Edward Raban,, 1637.), by William Guild and Arthur Johnstoun (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Seven questions of the sabbath briefly disputed, after the manner of the schooles. Wherein such cases, and scruples, as are incident to this subject, are cleared, and resolved, by Gilbert Ironside B.D. (Oxford : Printed by Leonard Lichfield printer to the famous Vniversity, and are to be sold by Edward Forrest, Anno salutis M.DC.XXXVII. [1637]), by Gilbert Ironside (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Verie profitable and necessarie discourse concerning the observation and keeping of the Sabboth day. (At London : Imprinted [by T. East?] for Iohn Harrison the yonger, 1584), by Zacharias Ursinus and John Stockwood (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Propositions, tending to proove the necessarie vse of the Christian Sabbaoth or Lords day; and that it is com... vs in Gods [wo]rd. VVherevnto is added the practice of that sacred day, framed after the rules of the same word. By Iohn Sprint, an unvvorthie minister of the Gospell of Iesus Christ, at Thornebery in Gloucester shire. (Imprinted at London : By H. L[ownes] for Thomas Man, .., [1607]), by John Sprint (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Lords day vindicated, or, The first day of the week the Christian Sabbath in answer to Mr. Bampfields plea for the seventh day, in his Enquiry whether Jesus be Jehovah, and gave the moral law? And whether the fourth command be repealed or altered? / by G.T., a well-wisher to truth and concord. (London : Printed for Samuel Clement ..., 1692), by George Trosse (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Jevvs Sabbath antiquated, and the Lords Day instituted by divine authority. Or, The change of the Sabbath from the last to the first day of the week, asserted and maintained by Scripture-arguments, and testimonies of the best antiquity; with a refutation of sundry objections raised against it. The sum of all comprized in seven positions. By Edm. Warren minister of the Gospel in Colchester. Imprimatur, Edm. Calamy. (London : printed by David Maxwel, for W. Weekly of Ipswich, and are to be sold by John Rothwel, at the Fountain in Cheapside, and also by Nath. Web, and Will. Grantham, at the Black Bear in Pauls Church-yard, 1659), by Edmund Warren (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An examination and confutation of a lawlesse pamphlet, intituled, A briefe answer to a late treatise of the Sabbath-day: digested dialogue-wise betweene two divines, A and B. By Dr. Fr. White, L. Bishop of Ely (London : printed by Richard Badger, and are to be sold in S. Pauls Church-yard, 1637), by Francis White (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A treatise of the Sabbath-day. Containing, a defence of the orthodoxall doctrine of the Church of England, against sabbatarian-novelty. / By Dr. Fr. White, L. bishop of Ely.. (London, : Printed by Richard Badger., 1635.), by Francis White (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The doctrine of the Sabbath handled in foure seuerall bookes of treatises. The first of which intreateth of the day of rest. The second, of the duties of the day. The third, of the persons whom these duties concerne. And the fourth, the reasons vsed to perswade all persons to the practise of these duties vpon that day. Written by G.W. Master of Arts, and minister of the word of God in Portsmouth. (London : Printed by Felix Kyngston for Thomas Man, dwelling in Paternoster row, at the signe of the Talbot, 1604), by George Widley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Sabbath truly sanctified, or, Godly rules and directions for all sincere Christian professors, for the strict observation of the Lords Day before, at, and after the publike exercises of the church. With an order from the House of Commons, for the due observing the Sabbath-Day. As also, a cataloge of the fearfull judgements that have happenned to wilfull infringers, and profane and irreligious Sabbath-breakers. By A.B. Remember thou keep holy the Sabbath day. (London : [s.n.], Printed Ian. 31. in the yeer, MDCXLV. [1645]), by A. B. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The doctrine of the sabbath plainely layde forth, and soundly proued by testimonies both of holy scripture, and also of olde and new ecclesiasticall writers. Declaring first from what things God would haue vs straightly to rest vpon the Lords day, and then by what meanes we ought publikely and priuatly to sanctifie the same: together with the sundry abuses of our time in both these kindes, and how they ought to bee reformed. Diuided into two bookes, by Nicolas Bownde, Doctor of Diuinitie. (At London : Printed by the Widdow Orwin, for Iohn Porter, and Thomas Man, 1595), by Nicholas Bownd (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An answer to M. Cawdry's two books of the Sabbath, lately come forth Wherein the author doth two things: 1. He vindicates himselfe from Mr Cawdrie's unfriendly abuse of him, in fathering upon him three texts of scripture, and three arguments deduced from them, to prove the perpetuity of the antient Sabbath, ... Wherein the author hath 1. Answered and confuted all that Mr. Cawdry hath wrote to corrupt the sense and meaning of the Commandement. 2. He hath restored the antient, genuine, and proper sense of the Commandement: and confirmed it by sundry undeniable arguments. By Theophilus Brabourne. (London : printed for William Franklin, and are to be sold at Norwich, 1654), by Theophilus Brabourne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A sermon of the blessed sacrament of the Lords Supper; proving that there is therein no proper sacrifice now offered; together with the disapproving of sundry passages in 2. bookes set forth by Dr. Pocklington; the one called Altare Christianum, the other Sunday no Sabbath: formerly printed with licence. By William Bray, Dr. of Divinity. Now published by command. (London : Printed by T. and R.C. for Henry Seile, and are to be sold at his shop in Fleetstreete, over against St. Dunstans-Church, 1641), by William Bray (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Short and plain directions for the observation of the Lords day as they were delivered in a sermon in the church of Mallow, in the diocess of Cloyne : suited to the capacity of the common people / by John Bulkelly, M.A. and rector of Cloyne. (Dublin : Printed by Jos. Ray ... for William Norman ..., 1697), by John Bulkelly (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The doctrine of the Sabbath vindicated in a confutation of a treatise of the Sabbath, written by M. Edward Breerwood against M. Nic. Byfield, wherein these five things are maintained: first, that the fourth Commandement is given to the servant and not to the master onely. Seecondly, that the fourth Commandement is morall. Thirdly, that our owne light workes as well as gainefull and toilesome are forbidden on the Sabbath. Fourthly, that the Lords day is of divine institution. Fifthly, that the Sabbath was instituted from the beginning. By the industrie of an unworthy labourer in Gods vineyard, Richard Byfield, pastor in Long Ditton in Surrey. (London : Imprinted by Felix Kyngston for Philemon Stephens and Christopher Meredith at the golden Lyon in Pauls Church-yard, 1631), by Richard Byfield (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of the christian sabbath Wherein the sanctifying of the Lords-day, is proued to bee agreeable of God, and to the Gospell of Iesus Christ. By Robert Cleaver. (At London : Printed by A. M[athewes] and I. N[orton] for Robert Milbourne, and are to be sold at his shop at the great south dore of Pauls, 1625), by Robert Cleaver (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A modest plea for the Lords Day or rather the summe of the plea made by divines for the Lords Day as the Christian Sabbath, against those who contend for the old Sabbath of the seventh day, in order from the creation / by J.C., D.D. (London : [s.n.], Printed in the year, 1669), by John Collinges (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A godly exhortation, by occasion of the late iudgement of God, shewed at Parris-garden, the thirteenth day of Ianvaris: where were assembled by estimation; aboue a thousand persons, whereof some were slaine; & of that number, at the least, as is crediblie reported, the thirde person maimed and hurt. Giuen to all estates for their instruction, concerning the keeping of the Sabbath Day. / by Iohn Field. (At London; : Printed by Robert Walde-Graut, dwelling without Temple-barre, and Henry Carre in Paules Churchyard., 1583), by John Field (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Dies Dominicus redivivus; or, The Lords Day enlivened or a treatise, as to discover the practical part of the evangelical Sabbath: so to recover the spiritual part of that pious practice to its primitive life: lamentably lost, in these last declining times. By Philip Goodvvin M.A. preacher of the Gospel, and pastour of the publike congregation at Watford in Hartford shire. (London : Printed by J.L. for Andrew Kembe and are to be sold at his shop over against St. Margarets hill in Southwark, 1654), by Philip Goodwin (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A soveraigne antidote against sabbatarian errours. Or, A decision of the chiefe doubts and difficulties touching the Sabbath Wherein these three questions (beside others coincident) are clearly and succinctly determined, viz. I. Which is the fittest name whereby to call the day of Christian weekly rest, whether Sabbath day, Lords-day, or Sunday? II. What is the meaning of that prayer, appointed to be used by our Church: Lord have mercy upon us, and encline, &c. as it is repeated and applyed to the words of the fourth Commandment. III. Whether it be lawfull to use any bodily recreation on the Lords-day? and if so, what kinde of recreation? By a reverend, religious, and judicious divine. (London : Printed by Thomas Harper for Benjamin Fisher, and are to be sold at his shop in Aldersgate-street at the signe of the Talbot, 1636), by religious Reverend and Robert Sanderson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sabbato-dominica. Or, A few propositions tending to reoncile [sic] the seeming difference, between the lettter [sic] of the law and Christian libertie, in the doctrine of the Sabbath and the Lords day, briefly propounded, explained, and confirmed. Together with an Appendix, unto the same propositions, tending to satisfie some exceptions likely to be taken to them. By Irenæus Philalethes. Or, one, that unfainedly desires to keep the unitie of the Spirit in the bond of peace, and speaking the truth in love, to grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. (London : Printed by T.P. and M.S. for Phil. Stephens, at the golden Lyon in Pauls Church yard, 1643) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An examination of a late book published by Doctor Owen, concerning a sacred day of rest Many truths therein as to the morality of a Christian sabbath, assented to. With a brief inquiry into his reasons for the change of it, from the seventh day to the first; by way of denial. As also, the consent of Doctor Heylin, and others, touching the time and manner of that charge. With an inquiry into the nature of his assertions, about the first and second covenant. By William Sellers. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year, MDCLXXI. [1671]), by William Saller (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An additional act for the better observation of the Lords-Day, days of thanksgiving and humiliation. Die Veneris, decimo nono Aprilis, 1650. Ordered by the Parliament, that this act be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. (London : printed by Edward Husband and Iohn Field, printers to the Parliment of England, 1650), by England and Wales (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Christian caveat to the old and new sabbatarians. Or, A vindication of our Gospel-festivals. Wherein is held forth, I. That the feast of Christs nativity is grounded upon the scriptures; was observed in the pure, antient, apostolique times; and is approved by all reformed churches. II. That Christ was born on the 25th. day of December; and all objections to the contrary refuted. III. An answer to XVI. Quæres, touching the rise and observation of Christmas, propounded by Mr. Joseph Heming of Uttoxeter. IV. The originall and true ground of the Lords Day. V. The just meaning and nature of the Sabbath. / By a lover of truth; a defender of Christian liberty; and an hearty desirer of peace, internall, externall, eternall, unto all men. (London : Printed for E. Blackmore, at the Angel in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1650), by Edward Fisher (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An explanation of the solemn advice, recommended by the Council in Connecticut Colony, to the inhabitants of that jurisdiction, respecting the reformation of those evils, which have been the procuring cause of the late judgments upon New-England. By Mr. James Fitch ... (Boston in New-England. : Printed by S. Green for I. Usher of Boston., 1683), by James Fitch, Increase Mather, and Connecticut. Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Concerning the observation of the First Day to be kept above any other day, which is the world's old idol, wherein they satisfie their lusts in pride and idleness. ([London? : s.n., 1663]), by Simon Adam (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the Mayor. Whereas among the many enormities that are too frequently practised within this City and the liberties thereof, I have taken particular notice of the profanation of the Lords day by the so general resort to publick houses, ... ([[London] : Printed by Samuel Roycroft, printer to the honourable City of London, 1681]), by City of London (England). Lord Mayor and Patience Ward (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An order for government of housholds, vvarranted by Gods word, and commanded by the eternall God, and therefore ought not to be neglected nor impugned, of any that in truth and sincerity seeke to serve the Lord, but with all care and diligence ought to be put in execution, of all those that seeke the safety of the soules committed to them, and the discharge of their owne conscience. (London : Printed for Mary Brusey, and are to be sold by Iohn Wright Iunior, in the little Old Bayly, 1641), by M. I. (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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