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• Brief reply to a meer rapsodie of lies, folly, and slander ([London], 1671), by William Penn, Thomas Rudyard, and Samuel Starling (page images at HathiTrust)
• Hypocrites fast and feast not God's holyday (s.n.], 1677), by George Fox (page images at HathiTrust)
• Here is something of concernment in Ireland, to be taken notice off: by all officers and souldiers, & others in authority and all sorts of people whatsoever, a warning and a charge to you is, that you stand clear and acquit yourselves like men (for ever) never to be uphoulders of those priests as you tender the everlasting good of your soules; have no fellowship with them, neither come you near their tents, for the Lord hath a purpose to destroy them, and his controversy is against them, and all that takes their parts ([London? : s.n., 1660]), by Edward Cooke and Edward Cooke (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Truth's principles: or, Those things about doctrine and worship, which are most surely believed and received amongst the people of God, called Quakers viz. concerning the man Christ, his sufferings, death, resurrection, faith in his blood, the imputation of his righteousness, sanctification, justification &c. Written, to stop the mouth of clamour, and to inform all who desire to know the truth as it is in Jesus; by the servant of the Lord, John Crook. To which is added, somewhat concerning the difference between the perswasions of reason, and the perswasions of faith. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year, 1662), by John Crook and Isaac Penington (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Reflections upon some passages in a book, entitled reflections upon the conduct of human life. With reference to the study of learning and knowledge. By Edmund Elys. ([London : s.n., 1690?]), by Edmund Elys (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An essay toward settlement upon a sure foundation being an humble testimony for God in this perillous time, by a few, who have been bewailing their own, and other abominations, and would not be comforted, until their Redeemer, who is holy, be exalted in righteousnesse, and his name which hath been so much blasphemed, be sanctified in the sight of the nations. ([London : s.n., 1659]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Several papers some of them given forth by George Fox; others by Jame [sic] Nayler, minister of the eternal word of God, raised up after the long night of apostacy to direct the world, to wait for the revelation of Jesus Christ, and to turn their minds to the true light, that they may be reconciled to God; of the world is not worthy, and therefore doth hate, persecute, and whom inprison them, under the name of Quaker[s]. Gathered together and published by A. P. that the truth may be spread abroad, and deceit be discovered. Wherein the plain, honest, and sober conversation of the saints in fear and trembling, is justified, against the idle bablings of formal professors ... and of all sorts of persons, under pretence of civility. Also the priests of England, with their imaginary doctrines and worships discovered to be the grand enemies of Jesus Christ; and the true worship of God in spirit and truth made manifest. ... With a word to the people of England ... ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year, as the world accounts, 1654), by George Fox, James Naylor, Alexander Parker, John Killam, and James Parnell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A plain testimony to the antient truth and work of God and against the corruption of the clergy, and their upholders. By T. G. ([London] : Printed, and sold by T. Sowle, at the Crooked-Billet in Holywell-Lane, in Shoreditch, 1691), by Thomas Goodaire (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A cal [sic] and a vvarning, to all priests, professors and people, vvho have and do profess the Scriptures, that they may try their doctrines and practises by it, and may own condemnation in their doctrines and practises, wherein they are contrary to the Scriptures. And a tender visitation to the whole vvorld, that they may own this their visitation, and may be healed and restored to the Lord; and this may serve for a looking glass, wherein people may see what visage they are of, and how they stand related as unto God. / By a sufferer in Hartford goale, for faithful witness-bearing, against this sinful generation; known by the name of John Gould. (London : printed for Thomas Simmons at the Bull and Mouth neer Aldersgate, 1657), by John Gould (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To all the inhabitants of the earth this is sent as a warning from the Lord, vvho hath been long grieved with a sinful and an adulterous generation; but against the fulness of transgression hath prepared vialls full of wrath to cast upon the head of wicked and ungodly men. Here is also the vain traditional worship of both priest and people (in short) plainly made menifest to all those that art not willing to remain in ignorance, which for many years hath overspread the whole world; but now is the son of righteousness arising, which discovereth all deceivers and deceivableness, and causeth the lowly, meek and innocent to understand wisdom. Written by a servant of the Lord, who is known to you by the name of John Higgins. ([London : printed for Giles [C]alvert at the black-spread-Eagle neer the vvest end of Pauls], [1658]), by John Higgins (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• This is onely to goe amongst friends. (London : Printed for Thomas Simmons, at the signe of the Bull and Mouth near Aldersgate., 1656]), by Francis Howgill and Edward Burrough (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Truth cleared, and the deceit made manifest or, An answer to a printed paper wherein are certaine untruths and false aspersions, cast upon a people, called Quakers, by some members of the church of Wrexham in Wales. With some questions answered: with other false accusations cast upon us, by one whose name is subscribed in print, Mr. Vavasor Powel, who is one of the chief priests of Wales, being in the generation of the scribes and pharisees. Let him that reads understand and he shall see it so. And likewise an answer to other slanders and false reports upon the same people, whom reproachfully they call Quakers, but we rather chuse to suffer reproaches, slanders, and false reports with the people of God, then to deny the power of God made manifest in us. By his servant who seeks the freedoms of Israels children, after the spirit, whom the world calls. Rich. Hubberthorn. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year 1654), by Richard Hubberthorn and John Lawson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A short answer to a book called The fanatick history published with the approbation of divers orthodox divines (so called) and dedicated to the king by Richard Blome (against the Quakers) : which being examined and tried, is found to be a packet of old lies, many of which was seven years since presented to the Little Parliament, and since to other parliaments and protectors, which by us was answered and confuted in the year 1653 many other lies and false reports is gathered up since by them, which herein is answered and disproved : and herein also is a short relation of the twelve changes of governments which have bin in this nation in those eight years, under all of which we have suffered and been persecuted for that truth, which we yet stand witnesses for, against all its opposers / Richard Hubberthorne ; James Nayler. (London : Printed for Giles Galvert ..., 1660), by Richard Hubberthorn and James Naylor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Quakerism no popery, or, A particular answere to that part of Iohn Menzeis, professor of divinity in Aberdeen, (as he is called) his book, intituled Roma mendax Wherein the people called Quakers are concerned, whom he doth accuse as holding many popish doctrins, and as if Quakerism, (so he nick-names our religion,) were but popery-disguised. In which treatise his alleadged grounds for this his assertion, are impartialy and fairly examined and confuted: and also his accusation of popery against us, justly retorted upon himself, and his bretheren. By George Keith. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year, 1675), by George Keith (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Slanders and lyes being cast upon the Children of Light given forth to print from one Henry Walker, which R: Ibitson hath printed, that they deny the resurrection, and heaven, and hell, which are lyes published to the nation: which lyes R: Wood hath also printed. Therefore for the truths sake, and them that feare God, is this paper given forth, that the lyes returne from whence they came, and them that are given over to believe lyes may receive them. But the honest regard them not, knowing the time is coming, as the scripture saith, the wicked shall fret themselves, &c. ([London : s.n., 1655]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Some prison meditations in the 7th moneth, 1657. Being a free-gift sermon mainly touching the religious robbers, or spiritual murtherers, the sermon and prayer-sellers of the the former, later and present times; even to the whole company of mystery-Babylons merchants and members a warning. (London : printed for Giles Calvert, at the Black-spread-eagle neer the west end of Pauls, 1657), by Thomas Taylor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A brief discovery of the dangerous principles of John Horne (a priest in Lin) and Thomas Moore junior both teachers of the people called Mooreians or Manifestarians, (and called by some free-willers or independants.) In answer to their book called A brief discovery of the people called Quakers, and a warning to all people to beware of them and of their dangerous principles, &c. Which book is a false narrative of two disputes, the one which they had with John Whitehead at Gedney in Lincoln-shire, and the other with Geo. Whitehead and Geo. Fox the younger, at Lin in Norfolke, both in the seventh moneth, 1659. Also priest Horns testimony against his brethren the priests. This is to go amonst the professors in England in discovery of the truth; ... By the truth which is in George Whitehead. John Whitehead. George Fox the younger. ([London]: Printed for Thomas Simmons at the Bull and Mouth near Aldersgate, 1659), by George Whitehead, John Whitehead, and George Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Christianity of the people commonly called Quakers asserted against the unjust charge of their being no Christians, upon several questions relating to those matters wherein their Christian belief is questioned. (London : printed for Thomas Northcott, in George-yard, in Lumbardstreet, 1689), by George Whitehead (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Christianity of the people commonly called Quakers, asserted. Being a brief account of their faith in relation to divers matters where-in their Christian belief is questioned. Published in behalf of the people of God called Quakers by some of them. ([London? : s.n.], Printed in the year, 1696), by George Whitehead (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The divine light of Christ in man, and his mediation truly confessed by the people called Quakers. In a brief and gentle examination of John Norris his two treatises concerning the divine light. Intended to wipe off his undue reflection of grossness and confusion on the Quakers notion of the light within. With a postscript to J. N. By G. W. a servant of Christ. (London : printed for Thomas Northcott, in George-yard in Lombard-street, 1692), by George Whitehead (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An epistle of consolation from the fresh springs of life, and flowings forth of the Fathers love (through his servant) as a tender salutation extended to the whole flock and family of God; even to the lowest of his babes and servants, whose hearts are sincere and tender towards him: for their encouragement now in these suffering and trying times. By G.W. ([London : s.n., 1664]), by George Whitehead (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The timorous reviler sleighted being a brief reprehension of a scornful pamphlet, styled, The second part of the Quakers Quibbles, subscribed by the name of Thomas Thompson, but (by some) suspected to be the author of the two pamphlets, the one entituled, The spirit of the Quakers tryed; the other, Controversie ended; with divers others against the people called Quakers. ([London : s.n., 1674]), by George Whitehead and Henry Hedworth (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A few words in tenderness to the well-meaning professors, suiting the present season [by] Thomas Zachary. ([S.l. : s.n.], The 5th of the 9th Month, 1674), by Thomas Zachary (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Truth & innocency triumphing over falshood [and] envy, or Jasper Batt's vindication against William Roger's un-christian [sic] and false insinuations, in his book mis-called The Christian Quaker, &c. ([London : printed for John Bringhurst, printer and stationer, at the sign of the Book in Grace-Church-Street, 1681]), by Jasper Batt (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The vvofull cry of unjust persecutions, and grevious oppressions of the people of God in England, through the injustice of some of her rulers, and wikednesse of teachers and people, who hasten to fulfil the measure of their forefathers cruelty. With a lamentation over them all who rewards the Lord evill for good, and is a warning to them all for repentance; shewing that the coming of the Lord is nigh. And this may serve for an answer in full, to all such who have persecuted by violence, by word or writing the innocent people in scorn called Quakers. With a short addition, which shewes unto all, the ground of persecution; in its first cause, and the enmity which is betwixt the two seeds, is clearly discovered, by a friend to the suffering seed of God, E.B. (London : printed for Giles Calvert at the Black Spread-Eagle, near the west end of Pauls, [1657]), by Edward Burrough (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A salutation of love and tender good-vvill to the commissioners of the peace for the county of Bucks, and such others in that county, and also throughout the nation, as are concerned in the contents hereof. ([London? : s.n., 1670]), by Isaac Penington (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Reflections upon George Keith's late advertisement of a meeting to be held by him and his friends, at Turner's-Hall on the eleventh of the fourth month, 1696 to which he saith, William Penn, Thomas Ellwood, George Whitehead, John Penington, and the second days weekly meeting at London, called Quakers, are justly desired to be present, to hear themselves charged, &c. ([London : printed by T. Sowle in White-Hart-Court in Grace-Church-street, 1696]), by John Penington (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The counterfeit Christian detected; and the real Quaker justified Of God and Scripture, reason & antiquity. against the vile forgeries, gross perversions, black slanders, plain contradictions & scurrilous language of T. Hicks an Anabaptist preacher, in his third dialogue between a Christian and a Quaker, call'd, The Quaker condemned, &c. By way of an appeal to all sober people, especially those called Anabaptists in and about the City of London. By a lover of truth and peace W. P. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year 1674), by William Penn (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Last farewel to England. (London : printed for Thomas Cooke, 1682), by William Penn (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A winding-sheet for controversie ended ([London : s.n., 1672]), by William Penn (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Second letters from Barbadoes (London : printed for the author, in the year MDCLXIX. [1669]), by Robert Rich and R. B. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To the anti-Quaker Misorcus concerning oaths ([London : s.n.,: , 1675 or 6]), by Richard Richardson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An apology for the innocency and justice of the Quakers cause. And a short elucidation of their principles. With some reflections upon J. Ives his papers. Written in the behalf of the Christian religion. By William Salmon professor of physick. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year, 1674), by William Salmon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To all the Christian congregations of the peculiar people of God now reproached and persecuted by the name, and under the denomination of Quakers that grace, mercy and peace of God the Father, and the power of his his Christ be abundantly multiplyed and encreased among you all. ([London : s.n., 1662?]), by Thomas Salthouse and D. B. fl. 1600-1660 (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An epistle to all Friends that be travelling towards the holy city and rest that is in the everlasting life, that they may not over-charge themselves, nor burden themselves in their journey. With a visitation of pure love to all such as have err'd in their hearts from the holy commandment, that to the Lord, who is very gracious and merciful, with all their hearts they may be turned, and so be by him saved. ([London : s.n., 1674]), by Humphry Wollrich (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A short relation of what is believed amongst the people of God touching the divers points of religion. 1. Concerning the Word of God, the fall of man, and restauration by Christ. 2. Concerning the Scriptures. 3. Concerning faith, love and works. 4. Concerning baptism and the Lords Supper. 5. Concerning the Sabbath. 6. Concerning tythes. 7. Concerning swearing. Although many of the servants of God have born a large testimony in these latter dayes, in which the Lord is establishing the mountain of his own house a top of all mountains, Isaiah 2. 2. ... therefore in love to the truth, and in the motion of the gift received, I give my testimony of these things in the year 1666. Peter Hardcastle. ([London? : s.n., 1666]), by P. H. (Peter Hardcastle) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To the flock of God every where gathered out of the worlds wayes, worships, and false separations, into the way of truth, worship of the spirit, and its pure guidance, where true satisfaction and peace is witnessed, that you all may keep there for there is your rest for ever, and your safety in time of your trouble; that none may gad or go astray out of the way of truth for the love of any thing: for such shall meet with tribulation, anguish and wrath from the Lord God Almighty. ([London : s.n., 1666]), by James Parke (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Lot cast, T.C. taken, and the Babylonish garment found hid under his stuff. (London : printed and sold by T. Sowle, near the Meeting-house in White-Hart-Count, in Gracious-Street, 1695), by Edward Penington (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Visitation to all, who hath been seeking the resting place, but hath not found it ([London : printed for M.W. in the 10th. month, (59 [i.e. 1659]), by Richard Pinder (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Quakers vindicated from the calumnies of those that falsly accuse them as if they denyed magistrates, and disowned government; and as if both in principle and practice they were inconsistant with either. In which is shewed, that the true and sincere Quakers (so called, for of them I write) are in the spirit and principle in which the justice of magistrates is obeyed, and in which magistrates are to administer their government, and that by their practice in good works they fulfill all just and good government. And that they have God's authority for their meeting together to worship Him, ... And that people in matters of religion and the worship of God, should rather be instructed and led by the Spirit of the Lord in Gods authority, ... Also, several objections answered, as to the exercise of secular force and compulsion over the conscience in matters of faith, religion, and the worship of God. By Edward Pyot. (London : [s.n.], Printed in the year, 1667), by Edward Pyot (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration to all the world of our faith, and what we believe who are called Quakers. And this is written, that all people upon Earth may know by whom, and how we are saved, and hopes for eternal life; and what we believe concerning God, Christ and the spirit, and of the things that are eternal, appertaining to all man-kind to know and believe. Also what ministers and magistrates we own, and what, and whom we deny. (London, : Printed for Robert Wilson., [1660]), by Edward Burrough and Alexander Parker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The church of Christ in Bristol recovering her vail out of the hands of them that have smitten and wounded her, and taken it away. Being, a just and necessary vindication, from a false and scandalous imputation cast upon her by Dennis Hollister, formerly a member of her, but now an apostate from, and an opposer of those waies, truths, and people, which once he seemed zealous for. As appears by a late pamphlet put forth by him, called, The skirts of the whore discovered. With some particular words, from some particular persons whom he hath by name abused and reproached. Likewise a word by Thomas Ewen, unto what concerns him in the said pamphlet, and also to the later part of another book, called, Satan enthroned in his chair of pestilence. (London : printed for Thomas Brewster, at the three Bibles at the West-end of Pauls, 1657), by Robert Purnell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A few words to Nath. Coleman's late epistle directed to be read in the assemblies of Gods people. Shewing the falseness and unsoundness of his doctrines therein contained. Presented unto the view and perusal of him, and them that are the encouragers and spreaders thereof, or any others, to whose hands they have come, with a copy of his own condemnation, &c. Unto which is added, An answer to T. Crisp's sixth part of Babels Builders. ([London : s.n., 1683]), by John Field and Richard Richardson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Answer to the speech or declaration of the great Turk, Sulton Mahomet. ([London] : Printed, and sold, by A. Sowle, at the Three Keys in Nags-Head Court in Grace-Church-Street, over against the Conduit, 1688), by George Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Christian plea against persecution for the cause of conscience grounded upon Scripture, reason, experience and testimonies of princes & learned authors. Impartially collected by Ellis Hookes. Published for the service of truth. ([London : s.n., 1676?]), by Ellis Hookes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A faithfull testimony for the Lord wherein is proclaimed the mighty day of his power. Also, an exhortation of love unto all young children, with young men and maidens, whose hearts are tender towards the Lord. By one whom it pleased the Lord to manifest himself unto now in the dayes of my youth, and hath given me cause never to forget him, whom it pleased to call me from amongst my relations, to bear testimony unto his name, when I was about eleven years of age. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year 1663), by J. G. John Gibson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A warning to all people, nations, kindreds, tongues and languages, to repent and turn to the Lord God, before the day of their visitation past over, and no place of repentence be found for them. ([London : printed for the author, in the year, 1662]), by John Tyso (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Truth's pursuit after falshood, or, Certain untruths made manifest that was lately published in the news-book bearing date April 18. 1664. and those false aspersions cast upon an innocent people (called Quakers) truly testified against, and the truth witnessed unto, for the better information of all people, and the satisfaction of all that are sober-minded. Also, it may serve for a word of caution and good advice to all those of what degree or quality soever they be, that hath or may have any hand in persecuting an innocent people for their conscience sake. By a lover of truth and uprightness, but a hater of lying and falshood, William Warwick. (London : printed for the author, 1664), by William Warwick (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• William Penn and the Quakers either impostors, or apostates which they please: proved from their avowed principles, and contrary practices. By Trepidantium Malleus. (London : printed for the author, and are to be sold by John Lawrence at the Angel in the Poultrey, 1696), by William Shewen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Antichrist in flesh unmask'd, the Quakers Christianity vindicated, from the malicious and injurious attempts of [brace] Edward Paye, William Alcott, & Henry Loader, in their late defaming confused book falsly styled, Antichrist in spirit unmask'd, or Quakerism a great delusion, wherein their causeless outrage, folly and falshood are deservedly exposed. (London, : Printed for Thomas Northcott ..., 1692), by George Whitehead (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A charitable essay, in order to allay the outrage of a contentious apostate inverting his error (from true Christian faith and charity) upon him, in his book, falsly stiled, New Rome unmask'd, &c. ([London : s.n., 1693]), by George Whitehead (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The voice of wisdome, uttered forth against antichrists folly and deceits, and the freeness of Gods love to the creature, and the effects of his righteousnesse in his people truly discovered. ... and this is in answer to a book, falsly titled The Quakers folly made manifest to all men. Given forth by Tho. Danson, a priest at Sandwich in Kent ... / By a friend to them that regard true instruction, and a witness of Christs righteousnesse, George Whitehead. (London : Printed for Thomas Simmons ..., 1659), by George Whitehead (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A reproof from the Lord declared by the movings of his Spirit to certain professors, whose habitations is in and about Hull and Beverley, who take delight in approaching to God, and to know his wayes, as a people that did righteousness, and yet seeks to limit him, and stumbles at this light, in which the knowledge of his wayes is received: with an admonition to all to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisie, who for a pretence, make long prayers, whilest iniquity is regarded in the heart, and disobedience lived in, lest you receive greater damnation. As also, an invitation to all, who are groaping in the dark, to own the light in which the pearl is found, which gives strength against sin, and rest to the soul; published for the information of such as desire to know the truth, and would enter into the kingdom, were they not deceived by the sleights of men, who shut up the way, and will neither enter themselves, nor suffer those that would go on, that you may try all things, and hold fast tha (London : printed for Thomas Simmons, at the sign of the Bull and Mouth neer Aldersgate, 1656), by John Whitehead (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Truth further defended, and William Penn vindicated; being a rejoynder to a book entitutled, A brief and modest reply, to Mr. Penn's tedious, scurrilous, and unchristian defence, against the bishop of Cork. Wherein that author's unfainess is detected, his arguments and objections are answered. / By T.W. and N.H. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the Year, 1700), by Thomas Wight (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• This is written in plainnesse of heart, and bowels of everlasting love to my persecutors who have shot sore at me, and hated me without a cause. Both magistrates, priests and people in Stafford sheir, of elsewhere, that ye all may be turned from the darknesse to the light, and from anti-christ without, unto Chrust within, who is the light of the world, and hath lighted wvery man therein with his saving light. Some queres also, for such who call themselves ministers of Christ, but are altogether unlike him, or his ministers to answer. Together with a warning from the Lord God of life and power to repent, andleave persecuting, and striving against, or kicking against the Lord. Written from one who have been in the pit, death, grave, and Hell; but am come from far, and am sit down with Abraham, Isaack, and Jacob, in the heavenly places with them that are in Christ, but unknown to you, I am: but by the name I have received amongst you, Humphry Wollrich. ([London] : Printed for Robert Wilson, at the signe of the Black-spread-Eagle and wind-Mill in Martins-lane near Aldersgate, [1661]), by Humphry Wollrich (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A word to the officers of the army. Unto you who at first were raised up by a mighty spirit, to go forth with the sword in your hands, to recover some long lost liberties of the good people of England, from under the tyranical powers of Kings and Bishops; unto whom was truly given the title of the Lords Host, because you went forth in his name, and for his people, and therefore were crowned with wonderful successes, and victories, over your enemies, unto a perfect conquest, even unto you is this word of truth. ([London : printed for Giles Calvert, at the Black-spread-Eagle, near the west end of Pauls, 1657]), by Thomas Zachary (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The church-man and the Quaker dialoguing: with a reply to an answer to a late pamphlet, called, A sober dialogue between a Scotch Presbyterian, a London church-man, and a real Quaker (London : printed, and sold by the booksellers of London and Westminster, 1699) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A dialogue between a Quaker and his neighbour in Hertford, about the murder of Mrs. Sarah Stout ([London : printed for the author, and sold by the book-sellers of London and Westminster, 1699]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A sober answer to an angry epistle, directed to all the publick teachers in this nation, and prefixed to a book, called (by an antiphrasis) Christs innocency pleaded against the cry of the chief priests. Written in hast by Thomas Speed, once a publick teacher himself, and since revolted from that calling to merchandize, and of late grown a merchant of soules, trading subtilly for the Quakers in Bristoll. Wherein the jesuiticall equivocations and subtle insinuations, whereby he endeavours secretly to infuse the whole venome of Quaking doctrines, into undiscerning readers, are discovered; a catlogue of the true and genuine doctrines of the Quakers is presented, and certaine questions depending between us and them, candidly disputed, / by [brace] Christopher Fowler & Simon Ford, [brace] ministers of the Gospel in Reding, (London, : Printed for Samuel Gellibrand, at the Ball in Pauls Church Yard, 1656), by Christopher Fowler and Simon Ford (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Holy Scripture owned, and the Athenians injustice detected, by The abused Quaker. ([London : s.n., 1692]), by Abused Quaker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The defence of the people called Quakers: being a reply, to a book lately published by certain priests of the county of Norfolk, under the pretended title of The Quakers challenge. And containing, some brief and modest animadversions upon the book it self. Several certificates, which detect the errors in those of West-Dereham, and clear the people called Quakers of the said challenge. The letters that passed between them and the priests. (London : printed and sold by T[ace] Sowle, in White-Hart-Court in Gracious-street, and at the Bible in Leaden-Hall-street, 1699), by Richard Ashby (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true declaration of the suffering of the innocent, who is hated and persecuted without a cause. Wherein is discovered the zeale of the magistrates and people of Banbury, persecuting and imprisoning them that are sent of the Lord in love to their souls to warn them of the evill of their wayes. Declared in a letter sent to William Allen, called justice of peace, with an answer to the false accusations charged upon the innocent. Also their proceedings laid open, and proved to be contrary to the Scriptures. / By Anne Audland, whom the world scornfully calls Quaker. (London, : Printed, and are to be sold by Giles Calvert at the sign of the Black Spread-Eagle at the west-end of Pauls, 1655), by Anne Audland (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A lamentation for the deceived people of the world. But in particular to them of Alesbury, and those small villages round about her; who are carried away captive by her priests and teachers, laden with sins, ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, nor never will, but by the owning the light which comes from the Son of God, the Saviour of all them that believe in the light, and the condemnation of all that hate it. ([London : printed for Thomas Simmons, at the Bull and Mouth near Aldersgate, 1657]), by Jeane Bettris (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A testimony against the Quakers False-doctrine, and the image they have set up Being a defence of the book called Antichrist transformed. In answer to a little book, published by Giles Barnadiston. And for better information, the image is hereto annexed verbatim, with the subscribers thereof. Published by Geoffery Bullock. (London : printed for the author, and to be sold by Francis Smith, at the Elephant and Castle in Cornhil, near the Royal-Exchange, 1677), by Jeffery Bullock (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true discovery of the ignorance, blindness, and darkness of those who are called magistrates about Carlile in Cumberland, who call Light darkness, and truth error, and judge them blasphemers who are sent of the Lord to declare the eternal word of truth amongst them, but the Lord hath made himself manifest in the hearts of his people, and opened their eyes here in the northern parts, whereby they plainly see the tyranny, oppression, and cruelty of those who are called magistrates and rulers, who do imprison the servants of the most high God, for declaring against sin and abomination, held up in markets and steeple-houses, and so they that depart from iniquity and stand in obedience to the commands of the Lord, makes himself a prey to that generation; but the Lord is risen for Sions deliverance, all praise and glory be to him for evermore. J.C. (London, : printed for G. Calvert, 1654), by John Camm (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Cry of blood. And Herod, Pontius Pilate, and the Jewes reconciled, and in conspiracy with the dragon, to devour the manchild. Being a declaration of the Lord arising in those people, of the city of Bristol, who are scornfully called Quakers, and of the manifold sufferings, and persecutions sustain'd by them from the priests, rulers, professors and rude multitude, contrary to law, liberty, justice, government, the righteous ends of of the wars, and the Scriptures of truth. Together with a true account of the material passages in substance between the rulers and them at their several examinations, and commitments, and at two general sessions of the publick peace: and of the tumults, and insurrections, with other necessary observations, and occurences. Gathered up, written in a roll, and delivered to John Gunning late mayor of that city (being the fruits of his year) for the private admonition, and conviction of himself, and brethren concern'd, and named therein: with a letter declaring the end, and reason of what is so done, (of which a copy followes in the ensuing pages) / Subscribed by Geo: Bishop, Thomas Goldney, Henry Roe, Edw: Pyott, Dennis Hollister. And now after five moneths space of time published, for the reasons hereafter expressed. (London, : Printed for Giles Calvert, at the Black-spread-Eagle at the west-end of Pauls, 1656), by George Bishop (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The reading Quakers vindicated from false aspersions; shewing that unneighbourly proceedings is no testimony of Christianity or real Quakers, but destructive to Christian society ([S.l. : s.n., 1696]), by Thomas Curtis (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Declaration from the Children of Light (who are by the world scornfully called Quakers) against several false reports, scandals and lyes, in several news books and pamphlets, put forth by Hen. Walker, R. Wood, and George Horton, whose lyes, and slanders shall not pass for truth; but shall be judged, and cast out by Michael and his angels into the world, which is their habitation amongst the children of darkness. Also a warning from the Lord to all ballad-makers, and image-makers, with them that print and sell them, who are found without the fear of God, contrary to the command of God, who saith, you shall not make an image of male nor female: and to the doctrine of the Apostles, who were to avoid prophane and vain fables. With a lamentation over all them that live in pride and gluttony, swearing, and all manner of uncleanness; and profess God, and profess Christ, and themselves Christians; but are seen to be those, whose God is their belly, whose end will be destruction. (London, : Printed for Giles Calvert at the Black-Spread-Eagle at the west end of Pauls, 1655) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of the people of God in scorn called Quakers, to all magistrates and people. ([London : printed for Thomas Simmons, at the Bull and Mouth near Aldersgate, 1659]), by John Crook (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The doting Athenians imposing questions, no proofs. In answer to their questions and most apparent mistakes, about the people commonly called Quakers and their profession. This being our 5th. answer to their Mercuries of the 7th. 11th. and 14th. of June last. ([London: Printed for Thomas Northcott in George-yard in Lombard-Street, 1692]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Quakers challeng, at two several weapons To the baptists, presbiters, papists and other professors. ([London : s.n., 1668]), by Solomon Eccles (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A discovery of some fruits of the profession religion ministry government of this nation, which maketh the land to mourne, and vexeth the soule of the righteous from day to day. Also the relation of the world discovered, and wherein it differs from the pure relation. With a few words to the magistrates that doe cast Christ into prison, and will not visit him when they have done, nor suffer his friends and brethren to visit him. (London, : Printed for T. Simmons at the Bull & mouth near Aldersgate., 1656), by George Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To those that have been formerly in authority, and have broken covenant with God & man. By G.F. (London, : Printed for Robert Wilson, and are to be sold at his shop, at the sign of the Black-Spread-Eagle and Windmill in Martins le Grand, [1660]), by George Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The unmasking and discovering of Anti-Christ, with all the false prophets, by the true light which comes from Christ Jesus, written forth to convince the seducers, and for the undeceiving of the seduced. / By George Fox. (London : Printed for Giles Calvert, at the black Spread-Eagle at the West-end of Pauls., 1653), by George Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A discovery of the Beast got into the seat of the false prophet, who hath opened his mouth in blasphemy, to deny the Father, and the Son, and the Spirit, or ought in man above nature, to guide man out of his natural estate; that so he might establish his beastly kingdome. Or, An answer to a paper set out by T. Winterton, wherein he would prove something against the Quakers if he could; but hath gone so far as he hath proved himself an atheist, without God, or the sure foundation; yet in his busie corrupt carnal senses would be a teacher, whereof all that loves the Lord are hereby warned; in love to your soules. / By a witnesse to the true light in spirit, called James Nayler. (London, : Printed in the year, 1655. for Giles Calvert., [1655]), by James Naylor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true discoverie of faith: and a brief manifestation of the ground upon which we stand, to those who desire to know it. With a declaration why we cannot repair the idolls temples, nor pay wages to a clerk. Also an answer to severall queries put forth by one John Reyner. (London, : Printed for Giles Calvert, at the Black-Spread-Eagle neer the west end of Pauls, 1655), by James Naylor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Wickedness weighed: in an answer to a book, called, The Quakers quaking principle, examined and refuted. Set forth by Ellis Bradshaw; and dedicated, as he saith, to his Highness the Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the dominions thereof; much boasted of by the author, but as little worth, as the boast is great. The man's envy carrying him with such envy against the innocent, till he speak he knows not what, concerning the Father, and the Son, the Word, the Light, and Spirit: here is also, some marks, and maintenance of the true ministers set down; and also of the false; their fruits differing them, according to Christs rule in Scripture: with divers other things, to keep the simple from deceit. / By a friend to the work of God, but an enemy to the Devils work, where it is found and pleaded for, called of the world James Naylor. (London, : Printed for Giles Calvert, at the Black-spread Eagle, at the west-end of Pauls, 1656), by James Naylor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The religious assemblies of the people called Quakers vindicated I. From the charge of their being in disturbance of the publick peace. II. From the charge of being seditious conventicles, mentioned in the Act of 22 Car. 2. III. From the charge of being under colour or pretence of an exercise of religious worship, in other manner than is allowed by the liturgy or practice of the Church of England. Whereunto is added A more general declaration in the case. ([London : printed and sold by Andrew Sowle, at the Crooked-Billet, in Hollyway-Lane in Shoreditch, 1682/3 [i.e. 1683]]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The spiritual guide of life Offered and tendered to all mankind, without respect of persons, age or sex, to direct their feet into the way of peace. Or the inward and spiritual grace of God exalted as man's only teacher. By A. R. ([London : s.n., 1691]), by Ambrose Rigge (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Forms the pillars of Antichrist; but Christ in spirit the true teacher of his people; and not tradition: for the spirit of God is not bound to any place, nor time, nor form; we may not limit the holy one of Israel. The spirits teaching doth unmask and unvail the false prophet, or the carnal worshipper, and discovers them to be the agents and agitators of Antichrist. And the kingdome of Antichrist is subdued to us, and destroyed in us, by the Spirits teaching. And to him that is led by the Spirits teaching do I commend these to be received, and not to the naturall mans wisdom; ... / Written in Scotland in opposition to some people who do imitate John the Baptist, by dipping themselves in water, holding out free-will, and falling from grace, and pretend that they are the only disciples of Christ, and reject the Spirits teaching, by one who waits to see the downfal of the kingdom of Antichrist, and the prosperity of Sion, Jonas Dell something in answer to a scandalous paper given forth by W.P. to the souldiers in the garrison of Holmdell in Southerland. (London, : Printed for the author, and are to be sold at the Black-moor neer Fleet-Bridge, 1656), by Jonas Dell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The saving grace of God owned and scripturally asserted. To remove dark and atheistical contradiction thereunto. : For particular and general information. (London, : Printed for Thomas Northcott ..., 1693), by John Elliott (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• (Here all may see, that) justice and judgement is to rule. And the power of God without respecting mens persons, or observing the worlds complements. And sheweth how the pure religion keeps out from the spots of the world. ... And sheweth the prisoning for not bowing the hat, is such a thing as hath not been since the world began. (London : Printed for Thomas Simmons at the signe of the Bull and Mouth near Aldersgate., 1656), by George Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The teachers of the vvorld unvailed. VVherein the ground of their ministry is manifested, both in doctrine and practice, to be out of the light which cometh from Christ, in the witchcraft deceiving the people. Where as in a glasse they are seene to be such that the prophets woo was against, and which Christ gave warning of, and the apostles saw in their dayes enter the world, and are now in this day manifest to the children of light, / and declared against by G.F. that all people may from them turne. With a briefe declaration of the seed of evill doers, which from time to time have withstood the truth of God in all ages. As also certaine queries given forth touching Q. Maries law made for defence of the priests and Jesuits, by which the priests and false teachers of this nation now guard themselves, and persecute the children of light even to death by long and tedious imprisonments in holes and dungeons. (London; : Printed for Thomas Simmons at the signe of the Bull and Mouth neere Aldersgate., 1656), by George Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• This is a controversy betwixt the Quakers and the Papists. Being answers to several papers, and replies to the answers of the Romish spiritual Aegyptian Sea, whose tongue hath of late spoke, and Sea hath the late swelled; but the bounds, which is the power of God, which the apostles was in, keeps it from over-flowing. And also here is some queries for them to answer, and also a challenge for them to come forth to try their Christ and God, which they make of bread and wine, to the people called Quakers, and not to be ashamed of him, for we are not ashamed of Christ before men. For they that love the light will bring their deeds to the light, that it may be manifest whether they be wrought in God yea or no, Joh. 3. Whereunto is added an answer to a paper of Henry Forts, one who is turned against the truth. / This 11 day of the 11 month, 1664. By G.F. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year 1664), by George Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Turcae, et omnibus sub ejus ditione, ut hoc perlegant quod ad salvationem eorum spectat. To the Turk, and all that are under his supream, to read this over which concerns their salvation. / Authore G.F. (London, : Printed for Robert Wilson, at the sign of the Black-Spread-Eagle and Windmil in Martins l'Grand, 1660), by George Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A warning from the Lord, to all such as hang down the head for a day, and pretend to keep a fast unto God, when they smite with the fist of wickedness, and suffers the innocent to lie oppressed. Occasioned by a late declaration; stiled, A declaration of His Highness the Lord Protector, inviting the people of England and Wales to a day of solemn fasting and humiliation. / A friend to all them which be of a broken heart, and trembleth at the word of the Lord, G.F. (London; : Printed for Giles Calvert, at the Black spread-Eagle, at the West end of Pauls, 1654), by George Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A vvord to the people of the world, who hates the light, to be witnessed by the light in them all; wherein is shewed unto them, what the light is, which is the condemnation of the world with its deeds, and what the spirit of truth is, and what it leads them unto, who are led by it; and what the spirit of errour is, and what it leads them into, who are lead by it; and also they are here exhorted to repent whiles they have the light, to believe and walk in the light, least darkness come upon them, and they into it be cast, where there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Also a few queries to such professors as stumbles at the light, the word, the kingdom, and spirit of God within, and tell people that none can be free from sin in this life, and yet say that they own the scriptures. ([London : printed for Thomas Simmons, at the Bull and Mouth near Aldersgate, 1659]), by George Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A loving salutation to the seed of Abraham among the Jewes: where ever they are scattered up and down upon the face of the earth. And to the seed of Abraham among all people upon the face of the earth; which are all out of the way ... And the way of truth opened to them, which is the way of holinesse ... where the uncleane cannot passe, bnt [sic] is for the ransomed and redeemed to returne to Zion ... Thus saith the Lord thy redeemer ... By M.F. (London : printed for Tho. Simmons at the signe of the Bull and Mouth near Aldersgate, 1656), by Margaret Askew Fell Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Dialogue between a Quaker and his neighbour in Hertford, about the murder of Mrs. Sarah Stout (London : Printed for the author, and sold by the book-sellers of London and Westminster, 1699) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Newes out of the east, of the common enemy, who is yet in being in Hungaria and Austria. Or, a true account of the tryals and sufferings, jeopardies and tortourings, which Iohn Philly and William Moore passed through of late in the aforesaid countries ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year 1664), by William Caton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A serious and earnest exhortation and seasonable warning given forth in two epistles to the people and inhabitants of Aberdeen, being the breathings of one of the despised sufferers for the blessed truth (in scorn called a Quaker) within their city, while I was under deep exercise of spirit, & travail on their behalf for several dayes; so that I was made to become as a sign unto them, to warn them to flee from the wrath to come by speedy repentance, / who am known by the name of Andrew Jaffray. ([London : s.n., 1677]), by Andrew Jaffray (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Lambs defence against lyes. And a true testimony given concerning the sufferings and death of James Parnell. And the ground thereof. By such hands as were eye-witnesses, and have subscribed their names thereto. Set forth for no other end, but to clear the innocent from the back-biters, and to undeceive the simple, least they bring guilt upon themselves by joyning with bloody men, and so partake of their plagues. Also a touch of some few of the unmeasurable sufferings of this present age, that all that will see may see, and understand, though evill men grow worse and worse. Set forth from those people scorned and persecuted under the name of Quakers. (London, : Printed for Giles Calvert at the west-end of Pauls., 1656) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The second part of The cry of the innocent for justice being a brief narrative of the illegal apphrehending and imprisoning of about seven score of the people called Quakers, by souldiers without justice or due prosecution of the law, who now suffer in Newgate for the testimony of a pure conscience, and because they cannot sin against God. And also a short relation of the proceedings of the court at the sessions at Old Baley, towards the said prisoners, held the first day, and the fifth day of this instant month called July. As also divers particular proceedings of Alderman Brown towards that people truly related and worthy of sober mens observation; with quotations of divers antient laws of England proving the unjustness, and how contrary to the law of the land, the said apprehending and imprisoning of the said people is. Collected and put to publick view by the aforesaid prisoners. ([London] : Printed for the author, 1662) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Some reflections on some remarks upon a book, entituled Christ's lambs defended from Satan's rage; written in answer to a malicious book stiled The Quakers unmask'd. ([London : s.n., 1641]), by George Whitehead (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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