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• Faiths and folklore; a dictionary of national beliefs, superstitions and popular customs, past and current, with their classical and foreign analogues, described and illustrated. (Reeves and Turner;, 1905), by William Carew Hazlitt and John Brand (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• By the King a proclamation for a publike, generall, and solemne fast. (Printed at London : By Bonham Norton and Iohn Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, Anno Dom. M. DC. XXV [1625]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of His Highness the Lord Protector and the Parliament,: for a day of publique thanksgiving on Friday the twentieth of February, 1656. Monday, the 2d of February, 1656. Ordered by the Parliament, that the declaration for a day of thanksgiving on the twentieth of February instant, be forthwith printed and published, and that the same be sent to the sheriffs of the respective counties and shires, who are required to take care that the same be delivered to the ministers of the respective parishes and congregations. Hen: Scobell, Clerk of the Parliament. (London : Printed by Henry Hills and John Field, Printers to His Highness the Lord Protector, 1656 [i.e., 1657]), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell), Oliver Cromwell, and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration on His Highness the Lord Protector and the Parlament of the Common-wealth of England, Scotland, & Ireland,: for a day of solemn fasting & humiliation in the three nations. ([London : printed by William du-Gard and Henry Hills, printers to His Highness the Lord Protector, 1654]), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamation for a generall fast to be kept thorowout the realm of England (Imprinted at London : By Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings most Excellent Majestie: And by the Assignes of John Bill, 1640), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and Charles 1600-1649 (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A form of prayer, to be used in all churches and chapels throughout that part of Great Britain called England, Dominion of Wales, and town of Berwick upon Tweed, upon Friday the nineteenth of April, being the day appointed by proclamation for a general fast and humiliation before Almighty God, to be observed in most devout and solemn manner, by sending up our prayers and supplications to the Divine Majesty: for obtaining pardon of our sins ... and for restoring and perpetuating peace ... (London, 1793), by Church of England (page images at HathiTrust)

• 2[o] Decembris. 1646. An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament for the better observation of the monethly fast (London : Printed for Edward Husbands, Printer to the Honourable House of Commons, 1646), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An act appointing Thursday the thirteenth of June, 1650. to be kept as a day of solemn fasting and humiliation and declaring the reasons and grounds thereof. (London : Printed by Edward Husband and Iohn Field, Printers to the Parliament of England, 1650), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An act of the Commons of England assembled in Parliament, for the keeping a day of humiliation upon Thursday the 19 day of April, 1649. (London : Printed for Edward Husband, Printer to the Honourable House of Commons, March 20. 1648. [i.e. 1649]), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England for a time of publique thanksgiving, upon the five and twentieth of this instant August, for the great victory lately vouchsafed to their fleet at sea. (London : Printed by John Field, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1653), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Die Lunæ 10. Martii, 1644. It is this day ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament; that the day of publique thanks-giving, appointed by both Houses to be kept on Wednesday next the 12th. of this instant March, ... ([London : s.n., 1644] [i.e. 1645]), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Die Martis 8. Iunii 1647. Forasmuch as the feasts of the Nativity of Christ, Easter, and Whitsontide, and other festivals commonly called Holy-dayes; have beene heretofore superstitiously used and observed bee it ordained by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled; that the said feasts of the Nativity of Christ, Easter, and Whitsontide, and all other festivall dayes, commonly called holy-dayes be no longer observed as festivals or holy-dayes within this kingdome of England and dominion of Wales, any law, statute, custome, constitution, or cannon to the contrary in any wise not withstanding : ... (Printed at London : for John Wright at the Kings Head in the old Bayley, 1647), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Die veneris, 6 Julii, 1649. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that VVednesday next come three weeks be set apart and appointed for a day of publique fasting ... (London : Printed for Edward Husband, Printer to the Parliament of England, Iuly 7. 1649), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King. A proclamation for a solemne fast on Wednesday the fifth of February next, upon occasion of the present treaty for peace. (Printed at Oxford : by Leonard Lichfield, printer to the Vniversity, 1644. [i.e. 1645]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• At a Common-councel held on Tuesday the 20th day of August, 1650. London. ([London : s.n., 1650]), by City of London (England). Court of Common Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King and Queen, a proclamation for a general fast. (Edinburgh : Re-printed at the Society of Stationers printing house in Harts-Close over against the Trone Church, 1690), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary), III William, and Queen of England Mary II (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of His Highnes the Lord Protector and the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, for a day of solemn fasting and humiliation in the three nations. Tuesday the 23th of September, 1656. Ordered by the Parliament, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Clerk of the Parliament. (London : Printed by Henry Hills, and John Field, Printers to His Highness, the Lord Protector, 1656), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell), Oliver Cromwell, and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of His Highnesse the Lord Protector for a day of publick thanksgiving (London : Printed by Henry Hills and John Field, Printers to His Highness, 1658), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) and Oliver Cromwell (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• By the King. A proclamation, for restraint of killing, dressing, and eating of flesh in Lent or on fish-days appointed by the law to be observed ([London : Printed by John Bill and Christopher Barker ..., 1661]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) and King Charles II of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• An act for the better observation of the Lords-Day : at the Parliament begun at Westminster the 17th day of September, An. Dom. 1656. (Printed by Hen. Hills and John Field ..., 1657), by England and Wales Parliament, John Field, and Henry Hills (page images at HathiTrust)

• Act for setting apart Tuesday the eighth of October next, for a day of public thanksgiving. (Printed by Edward Husband and John Field, Printers to the Parliament of England, 1650), by England and Wales Parliament, Henry Scobell, John Field, and Edward Husband (page images at HathiTrust)
• By the Lord Protector. A declaration of his Highness, setting apart Tuesday the 23. of this present May for a publique day of thanksgiving, for the peace concluded between this Commonwealth, and that of the United Provinces, and for the late seasonable rain. (London : Printed by William du-Gard and Henry Hills, Printers to his Highness the Lord Protector, 1654), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell), Oliver Cromwell, and England and Wales. Council of State (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of His Highness, inviting the people of England and Wales to a day of solemn fasting and humiliation. (London : Printed by Henry Hills and John Feild Printers to His Highness, 1655 [i.e., 1656]), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) and England and Wales. Council of State (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Instructions to be observed touching the collection appointed by the declaration of His Highness and the Council hereunto annexed inviting the people of England and Wales to a day of solemn fasting and humiliation. (London : Printed by Henry Hills and John Field, Printer to His Highness, MDCLV. [i.e. 1655]), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell), Oliver Cromwell, and England and Wales. Council of State (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Thursday the thirteenth of August, 1657. At the Council at VVhite-hall. His Highness the Lord Protector and his Privy Council, taking notice of the hand of God, which at this time is gone out against this nation, in the present visitation by sickness that is much spread over the land, ... (London : Printed by Henry Hills and John Field, Printers to His Highness the Lord Protector, 1657), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the Protector. A declaration of His Highness for a day of publique fasting and humiliation. (London : Printed by Henry Hills and John Field, Printers to His Highness the Lord Protector, 1658), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1658-1660 : R. Cromwell) and Richard Cromwell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of His Highness for a day of solemn fasting & humiliation. (London : Printed by Henry Hills and John Field, Printers to His Highness the Lord Protector, 1658. And are to be sold at the sign of the Seven Stars in Fleetstreet over against Dunstans Church, 1658), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1658-1660 : R. Cromwell) and Richard Cromwell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An Act appointing Thursday the last day of February, 1649. for a solemn day of humiliation, fasting & prayer and declaring the grounds thereof. (London : Printed by Edward Husband and John Field, Printers to the Parliament of England, 1649. [ie. 1650]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An Act for a day of publique thanksgiving to be observed throughout England and Wales, on Thursday on the first of November, 1649. Together with a declaration of the grounds thereof. (London : Printed by John Field for Edward Husband, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1649), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An act for setting apart VVednesday the thirteenth day of October, 1652, for a day of publique fasting and humiliation. (London : Printed by John Field, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1652), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An act for the observation of a day of publique fasting and humiliation. (London : Printed by Iohn Field, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1652), by England and Wales Parliament (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)
• Votes of Parliament for setting apart a day of publique fasting and humiliation. Wednesday the ninth of February, 1652. (London : Printed by John Field, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1652 [i.e. 1653]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An admonition concerning a publick fast the just causes we have for it, from the full growth of sin, and the near approaches of God's judgments : and the manner of performance to obtain the desired effects thereof, which ought to be other than our Common Forms, and with stricter acts of moritication than is usual amongst us : with an abstract of Mr. Chillingworth's judgement of the state of religion in this nation in his time : and of a letter from the Hague concerning two sermons preached there in the French church at which were present divers of the English nobility. (London : [s.n.], 1691), by Edward Stephens and William Chillingworth (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Josephus redivivus: or, Innocencie violated and vindicated. In a sermon preached on the publike day of Thanksgiving, in Wandsworth in Surey by the vicar there. On Thursday May the 24th, 1660. (London : Printed by James Cottrel, for Humphrey Robinson, at the Three Pigeons in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1660), by Hugh Roberts (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King. A proclamation for restraint of killing, dressing, and eating of flesh in Lent or on fish dayes, appointed by the law, to be hereafter strictly obserued by all sorts of people.. (Imprinted at London : by Robert Barker, and Iohn Bill Printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie., M.DC.XX. [1620]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I) and King of England James I (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Fleur des commandements de Dieu. English. ([Enprynted at London : In Flete strete at the sygne of the sonne by Wynkyn de Worde. The seco[n]de yere of ye reygne of oure moost naturell souerayne lorde kynge Henry ye eyght of that name, Fynysshed the yere of oure lorde. M.CCCCC.x. [1510] the. xiiii. daye of Septembre]), by Andrew Chertsey (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• All ordinances and orders for the better observation of the Lords-Day and the fast 9. Decemb. 1646. ordered &c. that the ordinances for the better observation of the publick dayes of fast and humiliation and for the better observation of the Lords-Day be printed together ... (London : Printed for Edw. Husband, Printer to the Honourable House of Commons, 1646), by statutes England and Wales. Laws and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An act for the setting apart a day of publique thanks-giving, to be kept on Friday the twenty sixth of this instant July. Together with a declaration & narrative, expressing the grounds and reasons thereof. Die Jovis, 11 Julii, 1650. Ordered by the Parliament, that this Act, together with the list of the officers and soldiers slain and taken, and the commission to the Popish bishop of Clogher, be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. (London : Printed by Edward Husband and John Field, Printers to the Parliament of England, 1650), by England and Wales Parliament (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)

• Holidays & Happy-Days, by Hamish Hendry, illust. by E. Florence Mason (Gutenberg ebook)

• By the Queene the Queenes Highnesse vpon many great considerations for the benefit of her common weale doeth will and straightly command all maner of persons ... to absteine from killing, dressing, or eating of any flesh upon ... Lent ... (Imprinted at London : By Richard Iugge and Iohn Cawoodde [i.e. B. Norton and J. Bill] ..., [1618]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1558-1603 : Elizabeth I) and Queen Elizabeth I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A Testimony for Truth Against All Hireling Priests and Deceivers, by Judith Boulbie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King a proclamation for restraint of killing, dressing, and eating of flesh in Lent, or on fish daies, appointed by the law to be hereafter strictly obserued by all sorts of people (Imprinted at London : By Bonham Norton and Iohn Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, M.DC.XXIIII [1624, i.e. 1625]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I) and King of England James I (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King, a proclamation for a general fast throughout the realm of England (London : Printed by John Bill and Christopher Barker ..., 1661 [i.e. 1662]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II), King Charles II of England, and England and Wales Privy Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Laws, etc. (London : Pprinted for Edw. Husband printer to the Honourable House of Commons, Feb. the 18. 1646. [i.e. 1647]), by England and Wales and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of His Highness the Lord Protector, inviting the people of England and Wales, to a day of solemn fasting and humiliation.: ([London] : Printed by his Highness special commandment, by Henry Hills and William du-Gard, Printers to His Highness the Lord Protector, 1653 [i.e. 1654]), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) and England and Wales. Council of State (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Thursday the tenth of September, 1657. At the Council at VVhite-hall.: His highness the Lord Protector and his Privy Council, being very sensible of the hand of the Lord, which for some moneths past hath layen sore upon this land, in the present visitation by sickness throughout the nation, ... (London : Printed by Henry Hills and John Field, Printers to His Highness the Lord Protector, 1657), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Tuesday the five and twentieth of August, 1657. At the Council at White-hall.: His Highness and the Council, calling to minde the memorable mercies which the Lord was pleased to vouchsafe to this nation of England, in the admirable successes and victories given to their forces, on the third day of September, in the year 1650. ... (London : Printed by Henry Hills and John Field, Printers to His Highness the Lord Protector, 1657), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An act for setting apart Tuesday the eighth of October next, for a day of publique thanks-giving·: Together with a narrative and declaration of the grounds and reasons thereof. Die Martis, 17 Septembr. 1650. Ordered by the Parliament, that this Act, narrative and declaration be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. (London : Printed by Edward Husband and John Field, Printers to the Parliament of England, 1650), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Three ordinances of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament.: For the better observation of the monethly fast; and more especially the next Wednesday, commonly called the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, thorowout the kingdome of England, and dominion of Wales. Die Jovis, 19 Decemb. 1644. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament assembled, that this ordinance be forthwith printed, and published on the next Lords day in all the churches and chappels within the line of communication and bils of mortality. J. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum. (London : Printed for I. Wright in the Old baily, Decemb. 21. 1644), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Thursday, April 26. 1660.: Resolved by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, that this day fortnight be set apart for a day of Thanksgiving ... (London : Printed by John Macock, and Francis Tyton, Printers to the House of Lords, 1660), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Orders conceiued by the lords of her Maiesties Priuie Counsell, and by her Highnesse speciall direction commanded to be put in execution for the restraint of killing, and eating of flesh this next Lent, and to be executed aswell by the lord maior within the city and suburbes of London, and by the officers of the liberties and exempt places in and about the same, as by order to be prescribed by the lords lieutenants of all the counties of the realme, to the iustices of peace, lords of liberties, and officers of corporall townes : 1. March, 45. yeere of her Maiesties Reigne. (Imprinted at London : By Robert Barker, Printer to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie, Anno Dom. 1602 [i.e. 1603]), by England and Wales Privy Council and Elizabeth 1533-1603 (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamation for a generall and publike thanksgiuing to almighty God, for his great mercy in staying his hand, and asswaging the late fearefull visitation of the plague (Imprinted at London : By Bonham Norton and Iohn Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, M.DC.XXV [1625, i.e. 1626]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and Charles 1600-1649 (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An act for setting apart Friday the four and twentieth day of October, one thousand six hundred fifty one, for a day of publique thanksgiving:: together with a narrative declaring the grounds and reasons thereof. Friday the 26th of September, 1651. Ordered by the Parliament, that this Act and narrative be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. (London : Printed by John Field, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1651), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A proclamation set furth by the Kynges Maiestie, for the abstinence from fleshe in the time of Lent, and other daies prohibited, the xiiii. daie of Februarie, in the seuenth yere of his Maiesties most prosperous reigne ([London?] : Richardus Graftonus typographus Regius excudebat, Anno Domini 1552 [i.e. 1553]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1547-1553 : Edward VI) and King of England Edward VI (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the Queene the Queenes Maiestie considering the euil disposition of sundry her subiects, to keepe the ancient orders for abstinence from eating of flesh, aswell in the time of Lent, as vpon other vsuall fasting days ... straitly chargeth all manner of people ... from henceforth yerely to obserue and keepe the ancient and laudable order for fasting ... (Imprinted at London : By the Deputies of Christopher Barker, Printer to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie, 1597), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1558-1603 : Elizabeth I) and Queen Elizabeth I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An Hymn to be sung in the procession at St. Georges-feast instead of the the letany composed by an order of the sovereign, and the companions of the most noble and honourable Order of the Garter, in a chapter held at Windsor, April the xvii, 1661. ([S.l. : s.n., 1661]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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