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• Scotland -- Church history -- Early works to 1800
• Church history -- 16th century -- Early works to 1800

• Treason pretended against the King of Scots by certaine lordes and gentlemen, whose names hereafter followe. With a declaration of the Kinges Maiesties intention to his last acts of Parliament: which openeth fully in effect of all the saide conspiracy. Out of Skottish into English. (Imprinted at Lodnon : For Thomas Nelson, and are to be solde at the West ende of Paules, 1585), by Christopher Studley, King of England James I, and Patrick Adamson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The recantation of Maister Patrik Adamsone, sometime archbishop of Saint-Androwes in Scotlande ([Middelburg : R. Schilders], 1598), by Patrick Adamson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaratioun of the Kings Maiesties intentioun and meaning toward the lait actis of Parliament (Imprinted at Edinburgh [i.e. London] : By Thomas Vautroullier [i.e. R. Field?], 1585 [i.e. 1588?]), by Patrick Adamson and King of England James I (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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• Politics and religion; a study in Scottish history from the reformation to the revolution (J. Maclehose, 1902), by William Law Mathieson (page images at HathiTrust)
• The autobiography and diary of Mr. James Melvill, with a continuation of the diary. (Printed for the Wodrow Society, 1842), by James Melville and Robert Pitcairn (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Scots worthies ... (W.R. M'Phun, 1833), by John Howie and William M'Gavin (page images at HathiTrust)
• The tri-centenary of the Scottish reformation, or, Three centuries of Calvinism and Presbyterianism in Scotland (s.n.], 1861), by Alexander McLean (page images at HathiTrust)
• John Knox als kerkhervormer. (A.H. Ten Bokkel Huinink, 1895), by P. J. Kromsigt (page images at HathiTrust)
• The history of protestantism with five hundred and fifty illustrations by the best artist (Cassell, 1899), by J. A. Wylie (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The Scots worthies ... : containing a brief historical account of the most eminent noblemen, gentlemen, ministers, and others, who testified or suffered for the cause of reformation in Scotland, from the beginning of the sixteenth century, to the year 1688 (W.R. M'Phun, 1835), by John Howie and William M'Gavin (page images at HathiTrust)
• Life of John Erskine of Dun, 1508-1591 (Edinburgh : John Maclaren and Son, 1879., 1879), by Scoto-Britannico and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Brief notes on the Church of Scotland, from 1555 to 1842 : with a summary of her ecclesiastical government and discipline, bearing upon the present controversy (Exeter : P.A. Hannaford, 1843., 1843), by E. C. Harington and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The history of the affairs of church and state in Scotland : from the beginning of the Reformation in the reign of King James V. to the retreat of Queen Mary into England, anno 1568 : taken from the public records and other authentic vouchers (T. and W. Ruddimans, 1735), by Robert Keith (page images at HathiTrust)
• Sketches of the Covenanters, by J. C. McFeeters (Gutenberg ebook)
• The historie of the reformation of the Church of Scotland containing five books : together with some treatises conducing to the history. (London : Printed by John Raworth for George Thomason and Octavian Pullen ..., 1644), by John Knox and David Buchanan (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Historicall collections of ecclesiastick affairs in Scotland and politick related to them including the murder of the Cardinal of St. Andrews and the beheading of their Queen Mary in England / by Ri. Watson. (London : Printed by G.D. for John Garfield, 1657), by Richard Watson (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Documents illustrating Catholic policy in the reign of James VI : 1596, 1598 (Printed at the University Press by T. and A. Constable for the Scottish History Society, 1893), by Thomas Graves Law, William Creighton, John Cecil, and John Ogilvie (page images at HathiTrust)

• History of the Reformation in Aberdeen. (J. & J.P. Edmond & Spark, 1887), by Joseph Robertson (page images at HathiTrust)

• Proclamations, 1573-04-13 (Imprentit at Edinburgh : Be Thomas Bassandyne, [1573]), by Scotland. Sovereign (1567-1625 : James VI) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The history of Scotland from the year 1423 until the year 1542 containing the lives and reigns of James the I, the II, the III, the IV, the V : with several memorials of state during the reigns of James VI and Charles I : illustrated with their effigies in copper plates. / by William Drummond of Hauthornden ; with a prefatory introduction taken out of the records of that nation by Mr. Hall of Grays-Inn. (London : Printed for Matthew Gillyflower, at the Spread-Eagle in Westminster-Hall, 1696), by William Drummond, Richard Gaywood, and Mr Hall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The sege of the castel of Edinburgh. (Imprentit at Edinburgh : Be Robert Lekpreuik, Anno. M.D.LXXIII. [1573]), by Robert Sempill (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• All the submyssyons, and recantations of Thomas Cranmer, late Archebyshop of Canterburye truely set forth both in Latyn and Englysh, agreable to the originalles, wrytten and subscribed with his owne hande. Visum [et] examinatum per reuerendum patrem [et] dominum, dominum edmundum episcopum London. Anno, M.D.LVI. ([Excusum Londini : In ædibus Iohannis Cawodi Typographi Regiæ Maiestatis], Anno, M.D.LVI. [1556]), by Thomas Cranmer (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The copy of certain lettres sent to the Quene, and also to doctour Martin and doctour Storye, by the most reuerende father in God, Thomas Cranmer Archebishop of Cantorburye from prison in Oxeforde: who (after long and most greuous strayt emprisoning and cruell handlyng) most constauntly and willingly suffred martirdome ther, for the true testimonie of Christ, in Marche. 1556 ([Emden : Printed by Egidius van der Erve, 1556?]), by Thomas Cranmer, Queen of England Mary I, Thomas Martin, and John Story (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamations. 1528-04-22 ([London : Robert Pynson, 1529]), by England. Sovereign (1509-1547 : Henry VIII) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Concio quædam admodum elegans, docta, salubris, & pia magistri Iohannis Harpesfeldi, sacre Theologiæ baccalaurei, habita coram patribus & clero in Ecclesia Paulina Londini .26. Octobris. 1553. Cui accedunt & sequintia, videlicet VVilhelmi pij Decani Cicestrensis, & Iohannis VVymslei Archidiaconi Londini, oratios nes laudatoriæ. Item magistri Hugonis VVestoni, decani VVestmonasterij, uiri longè doctissimi & eloquentissimi, ac cleri referendarij. Oratio coram patribus & clero habita, mirè elegans ac valde docta, cum responso et exhortatione reuerendi patris, domini Edmundi Loninensis episcopi ([Excusum Lonini : In ædibus Iohannis Cawodi, typogaphi Regæ Maiestatis, Anno. M.D.LIII. Mense Decembri. [1553]]), by John Harpsfield, William Pye, John Wymesley, Hugh Weston, and Edmund Bonner (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Humble and unfained confession of the belefe of certain poore banished men. ([From Wittonburge [i.e. London?] : By Nicholas Dorcastor [i.e. John Day?], Ann. M.D.Liiii. the.xiiii.of May. [1554]]), by John Ponet (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An humble supplication to her Maiestie ([England : English Secret Press], Printed, anno Do. 1595 [i.e. 1600]), by Robert Southwell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The examinations of Henry Barrowe Iohn Grenewood and Iohn Penrie, before the high commissioners, and Lordes of the Counsel. Penned by the prisoners themselues before their deathes ([Dort? : .n., ca. 1596?]), by Henry Barrow, John Greenwood, and John Penry (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A triall of subscription by way of a preface vnto certaine subscribers; and, reasons for lesse rigour against non-subscribers. Both modestly written; that neither should offend. ([Middelburg : R. Schilders], 1599), by William Bradshaw (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The harvest is at hand, vvherin the tares shall be bound, and cast into the fyre and brent. [...] ([Imprinted at London : By Humfrey Powell, dwellyng aboue Holvurne Conduit. Cum priuilegio ad imprimendum solum, An. Do. 1548]), by John Champneys (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The recantation of Thomas Clarke (sometime a Seminarie Priest of the English Colledge in Rhemes; and nowe by the great mercy of God conuerted vnto the profession of the gospell of Iesus Christ) made at Paules Crosse, after the sermon made by Master Buckeridge preacher, the first of Iuly, 1593. Whereunto is annexed a former recantation made also by him in a publique assembly on Easter day, being the 15. of April, 1593 (Imprinted at London : By the Deputies of Christopher Barker, printer to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie, Anno Domini, 1594), by Thomas Clarke (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The historie of the defendors of the catholique faith Discoursing the state of religion in England, and the care of the politique state for religion during the reignes of King Henrry 8. Edward. 6. Queene Marie. Elizabeth. And our late souereigne, King Iames. ... With all, declaring by what means these kings & queenes haue obtained this title, defendor of the faith, and wherein they haue deserued it ... By Christopher Lever. (Printed at London : By G. M[iller] for Nicolas Fussell and Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold in Pauls Churchyard at the signe of the Ball, 1627), by Christopher Lever and Friedrich van Hulsius (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Pro ecclesiasticae unitatis defensione. English. Selections ([Imprinted at London : By Owen Rogers dwelling betwene both. S. Bartelmews, at the Spread Eagle, [1560]]), by Reginald Pole, Fabian Withers, and Dionigi Atanagi (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A trewe mirrour or glase wherin we maye beholde the wofull state of thys our realme of Englande set forth in a dialogue or communicacion betwene Eusebius and Theophilus. ([Wesel?] : Imprinted [by H. Singleton?], Anno. Domi. M.D.L.VI. [1556]), by Laurence Saunders (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The plea of the innocent wherein is auerred; that the ministers & people falslie termed puritanes, are iniuriouslie slaundered for enemies of troublers of the state. Published for the common good of the Church and common wealth of this realme of England as a countermure against all sycophantising papsts, statising priestes, neutralising atheistes, and satanising scorners of all godlinesse, trueth and honestie. Written: by Iosias Nichols, a faithfull minister of the Ghospell of Christ: and an humble seruant, of the English Church. ([London : By J. Windet?], 1602), by Josias Nichols (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Trew report of the dysputacyon had and begonne in the convocacyon hows at london among the clargye there assembled the xviii. daye of October in the yeare of our lord M.D.LIIII. ([Imprinted at Basil [i.e. Emden] : By Alexander Edmonds [i.e. Jan Gheylliaert and Steven Mierdman?, 1554]]), by John Philpot (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Supplicatyon made by Robert Barnes doctoure in divinitie unto the most excellent and redoubted prince kinge henrye the eyght. ([Antwerp : S. Cock, 1531?]), by Robert Barnes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamacion, set furth by the Kynges majestie, with the assent and consent of his most dere uncle, Edward Duke of Somerset, Governor of his moste royall persone, and of his dominions and subjectes protector, and others of his highnes privie counsaill, against false tale tellers preachers without licence. (Excusum Londini : In ædibus Richardi Graftoni regij impressoris. Cum priuilegio ad imprimendum solum, [1548]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1547-1553 : Edward VI) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A brefe treatyse declaryng what and where the churche is, that it is knowen, and whereby it is tryed and knowen. Made by Iohn Churchson ([Imprinted at London : In Paules churchyard, at the signe of the holy Ghost, by Ihon Cawod, Printer to the Kyng and Quenes Maiesties], Anno Dom. 1556), by John Churchson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Illustris. ac potentis. regis, senatus, populique Angliæ, sententia, et de eo concilo, quod Paulus episcopus Roma Mantuæ futurum simulauit, et de ea bulla. English ([Londini : In aedibus Thomae Berthelieti regii impres., An. M. D .XXXVII.] [1537]), by King of England Henry VIII (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A thankfull remembrance of Gods mercy In an historicall collection of the great and mercifull deliverances of the Church and state of England, since the Gospell began here to flourish, from the beginning of Queene Elizabeth. Collected by Geo: Carleton, Doctor of Divinitie, and Bishop of Chichester. (London : Printed by I[ohn] D[awson] for Robert Mylbourne, and Humphrey Robinson, and are to be sold at the great south doore of Pauls, 1624), by George Carleton and Willem van de Passe (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The history of the reformation of the Church of England. The second part, of the progress made in it till the settlement of it in the beginning of Q. Elizabeth's reign. / By Gilbert Burnet, D.D. (London : Printed by T.H. for Richard Chiswell ..., M DC LXXXI. [1681]), by Gilbert Burnet (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Replycacion agaynst certayne yong scolers. ([[London] : Impri[n]ted by Richard Pynson, [1528]]), by John Skelton (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The historie of the reformation of the Church of Scotland : containing five books, together with some treatises conducing to the history. (London : Printed by John Raworth for George Thomason and Octavian Pullen, 1644., 1644), by John Knox, Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary), and Samuel Miller Library Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The historie of the reformatioun of religioun within the realm of Scotland : conteining the manner and be quhat persons the lycht of Chrystis Evangell has bein manifested unto this realme, after that horribill and universal defectioun from the treuth, whiche has come by the means of that Romane Antichryst ... together with the life of Iohn Knoxe the author, and several curious pieces wrote by him ... (Edinburgh : Printed by R. Fleming, 1732., 1732), by John Knox (page images at HathiTrust)
• The last blast of the trompet of Godis vvorde aganis the vsurpit auctoritie of Iohne Knox and his Caluiniane brether intrudit precheouris &c. Put furth to the congregatioun of the Protestantis in Scotla[n]de, be Niniane Winzet, ane Catholik preist borne in Renfrew: at the desyre and in the name of his afflictit Catholike brether of ye inferiour ordoure of clergie, and laie men (Edinburgi : [J. Scot], vltimo Iulij. 1562), by Ninian Winzet (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A faithfull report of proceedings anent the assemblie of ministers at Abirdeen vpon Twesday 2. Iuly 1605 ([Middelburg : R. Schilders], 21 Februar. 1606) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Plaine Scottish, or Newes from Scotland. Part thereof being the copy of a letter sent form Edenburgh: and the substance of the rest being by word of mouth imparted to a friend in London, by some of no small estimation in that Kingdome. ([London : s.n., 1643]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Scotch Presbyterian vveather-cock pearch'd upon our English steeples: or, An historicall narration of the variable chances and changes of Presbyterian government in Scotland, and may consequently be in England. With The churches deformation. To the tune of Tom of Bedlam. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeere 1647) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Principal acts of the General Assembly (Edinburgh, : printed by Evan Tyler, printer to the Kings most Excellent Majestie., Anno Dom. 1643., 1643), by Church of Scotland. General Assembly and Thomas F. Torrance Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The character of a true subiect, or The loyall fidelity of the thrice honourable lord, the Lord Marquesse Huntley expressed in this his speech in the time of his imprisonment, by the Covenanters of Scotland, anno 1640. Together with the fruitlesse hopes of rebellious insurrections, and warres taken in hand, against God his lawes, and their Princes prudent government. (London : printed by E. G[riffin]. and are to be sold [by T. Lambert] at the Horse-shooe in Smithfield, 1640), by George Gordon Huntly (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamations. 1638-06-28 ([Edinburgh : Printed by Robert Young, 1638]), by Scotland. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A proclamation for the security of ministers. At Edinburgh, the thirteenth day of June, one thousand six hundred and sixty seven. (Edinburgh : Printed by Evan Tyler, Printer to the King's most excellent Majesty, Anno), by Scotland. Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamations. 1689. ([London : printed at Edinburgh, and re-printed at London by G. Croom for Thomas Watson, 1689]), by Scotland. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary), King of England William III, Queen of England Mary II, and Scotland. Privy Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Reasons against the rendering of our sworne and subscribed confession of faith ([Edinburgh : Printed by G. Anderson?, 1638]), by Archibald Johnston Warriston (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Protestation. 1638-11-29 (Printed at Glasgow : By George Anderson, in the yeare of Grace, 1638), by Church of Scotland. General Assembly and Archibald Johnston Warriston (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Reasons for which the service booke, urged upon Scotland ought to bee refused ([[Edinburgh] : Printed [by G. Anderson], in the year of God. 1638]), by George Gillespie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Declaration of the just causes of his Majesties proceeding against those ministers, who are now lying in prison, attainted of high treason. (Imprinted at London : By Robert Barker, printer to the Kings most excellent Maiestie, Anno 1606), by Scotland. Privy Council and Thomas Hamilton Haddington (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Edinburgh, the seventeenth of November, one thousand six hundred and sixty four. Forasmuch as it is notour, that divers ministers, who have gone off their charges, or are outed by law, do ordinarily repair to Edinburgh, and other burghs and places, expressly forbidden by acts of Council, .... (Edinburgh : Printed by Evan Tyler, Printer to his most excellent Majesty, 1664), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamations. 1638-12-08. ([Imprinted at Edinburgh : By Robert Young, printer to the Kings most excellent Majestie. Cum privilegio, Anno 1638]), by Scotland. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and Charles (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Men and brethren, it's like the most part of you come here to gaze and wonder ... ([Edinburgh : Printed for Alexander Kennedy, 1681]), by A. Stewart (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Reasons against the rendering of our sworne and subscribed confession of faith. ([Edinburgh : Printed by G. Anderson?, 1638]), by Archibald Johnston Warriston (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Reasons for which the service booke, urged upon Scotland ought to bee refused. ([[Edinburgh] : Printed [by G. Anderson], in the year of God, 1638]), by George Gillespie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• His Majesties approbation of the actes vnderwritten: at Holy-rude-House the 3. day of November, 1629. (Edinburgh : Printed by the Heirs of Thomas Finlasone His M. printer., 1629.), by King Charles I of England and Richard Smith (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Confession generale de la vraye foy & religion Chrestienne selon la parole de Dieu & les actes de nostre Parlement, signée par le roy & ceux de son conseil & maison, & plusieurs autres, a la gloire de Dieu & edification de tous.. (Imprimée nouuellement â Londres : par commandement du Roy, le premier de Juin. 1603..), by Church of Scotland (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The humble remonstrance of the Commissioners of the Generall Assembly to the Honourable and high Court of Parliament now assembled. Together with the ansvver of the Estates of Parliament to the said remonstrance. (Edinburgh : Printed by Evan Tyler ..., 1647), by Church of Scotland. General Assembly. Commission, A. Ker, and Scotland. Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Reply to certaine noblemen, gentlemen, and ministers, covenanters of Scotland (London : Printed by Robert Young, His Majesties printer for Scotland, 1640), by George Gordon Huntly (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Beast is wounded. ([Amsterdam] : Printed [by Richt Right Press], in the yeare that the bishops had their downefall in Scotland [i.e. 1638]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The case of the afflicted clergy ([London : s.n., 1691]), by G. M. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true character of such as are malignants in the kingdome of Scotland. By way of information and direction to the ministery of that kingdome. Also the indiction of a publike fast the third Sunday of Febuary next, and the Thursday following. By the commissioners of the generall Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Wherein is shewed their zeale to the glory of God, and the fellow-feeling they have of their brethren, the members of Christs body. Lastly, lamenting the present distraction of the Church, and Kingdome of England. (London, : Printed for Henry Overton, and are to be sold at his shop in Popes-head-Alley., 1643), by Church of Scotland. General Assembly. Commission (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• In the Nationall Assemblie at Edinburgh the fourth day of August, 1641. (Edinburgh : printed by Robert Bryson, 1641), by Church of Scotland. General Assembly (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Levi his complaint: or, The moane of the poore ministerie. by William Guild, Minister at King-Edward.. (Edinburgh, : Printed by Andro Hart, Anno 1617.), by William Guild (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To the suffering Protestants, owning protestation, by Mr John Guthrie, minister of the gospel. 1669. ([Scotland?] : Printed for Alexander Kennedy, 1681), by John Guthrie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The answer of the Parliament of Scotland to the petitions presented from the synods and presbyteries. At Edinburgh, 10. Iunii 1648. (Edinburgh : Printed by Evan Tyler, Printer to the Kings Most Excellent Majestie, 1648), by Scotland. Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Several letters from the Parliament and General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, to the Houses of Parliament of England, the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and Common Councel of the city of London, and the Assembly of Divines at Westminster. Published by authority. (London: : Printed for Laurence Chapman, July 13. 1646), by Scotland. Parliament, Church of Scotland. General Assembly, England and Wales Parliament, City of London (England). Court of Common Council, City of London (England). Court of Aldermen, and City of London (England). Lord Mayor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• At Edinburgh, the nineteenth day of November, one thousand six hundred and sixty one, the Lords of his Majesties Privy Council considering that since the reformation and establishment of the Protestant religion within this kingdom, ... (Edinburgh : printed by Evan Tyler, printer to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, 1661), by Scotland. Privy Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A proclamation prohibiting all ecclesiastical meetings in synods or presbyteries, until authorized and ordered by the archbishop and bishops. ([London] : Printed at Edinburgh, and re-printed at London for Richard Thrale at the Crosse Keys entring into St. Pauls church yard, [1662 i.e. 1663]), by Scotland. Privy Council and Scotland. Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamations. 1638-11-29 ([Aberdene : Printed by Edward Raban, according to the true copie imprinted at Edinburgh, by Robert Young, printer to the King's most excellent Majestie. Cum Privilegio, Anno. 1638]), by Scotland. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and James Hamilton Hamilton (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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