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John Calvin1509–156446
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Cotton Mather1663–1728177
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Works 2,151

Gods fidelity, the churches safety opened in a sermon preached before the lord major,…
Edward Reynolds 1599–1676
London: printed by Tho. Ratcliffe for George Thomason, 1659 · 11k words
1659
The misery of a deserted people opened in a sermon preached at Pauls before…
Edward Reynolds 1599–1676
London: printed by Tho. Ratcliffe for George Thomason, 1659 · 10k words
1659

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The peace of Jerusalem a sermon preached in the Parliament House, Jan. 9, 1656

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by Tho. Ratcliffe for George Thomason, 1659 · 9.0k words

1659

The substance of two sermons one touching composing of controversies, another touching unity of…

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by Tho. Ratcliffe for George Thomason, 1659 · 10k words

1659

Animalis homo concio Latine habita ad Academicos Oxonienses, nono die Octobris 1649 pro inchoando…

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

Londini : Excudebat T. Ratcliffe pro Georgio Thomasono ..., 1659 · 7.5k words

1659

True gain, opened in a sermon preached at Pauls, Nov. 9. 1656

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by Tho. Ratcliffe for George Thomason, 1659 · 11k words

1659

IMITATION AND CAUTION FOR CHRISTIAN WOMEN: OR, The life and death of that Excellent Gentlewoman, Mrs. MARY BEWLEY; Who departed this life (her only son having finished his course the 9th. of December before) on the first of Febr. 1658/9.Recommended to the Reader, by the Reverend and Eminently learned Doctor REYNOLDS.But a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised, Prov. 31. 30.But he (Jacob) refused to be comforted, and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning, Gen. 37. 35.O my sonne Absalom, my sonne, my sonne Absalom, would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my sonne, my sonne, 2 Sam. 18. 33.LONDON, Printed by E. M. for George Calvert, at the Half Moon in Pauls Church-yard, near the little North-door, 1659.IMITATION AND CAUTION FOR CHRISTIAN WOMEN: OR, The life and death of that Excellent Gentlewoman, Mrs. MARY BEWLEY; Who departed this life (her only son having finished his course the 9th. of December before) on the first of Febr. 1658/9.Recommended to the Reader, by the Reverend and Eminently learned Doctor REYNOLDS.But a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised, Prov. 31. 30.But he (Jacob) refused to be comforted, and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning, Gen. 37. 35.O my sonne Absalom, my sonne, my sonne Absalom, would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my sonne, my sonne, 2 Sam. 18. 33.LONDON, Printed by E. M. for George Calvert, at the Half Moon in Pauls Church-yard, neer the little North-door, 1659.Title page of Imitation and caution for Christian woman, London, 1659

Imitation and caution for Christian woman

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by E.M. for George Calvert, 1659 · 7.2k words

1659

The author and subject of healing in the church set forth in a sermon…

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by Tho. Newcomb for George Thomason, 1660 · 9.0k words

1660

DIVINE EFFICACY WITHOUT HUMANE POWER. Opened in a SERMON Preached at St. Margarets Church in Westminster before the Right Honourable the House of COMMONS, June 28. 1660. Being the day of solemn Thanksgiving for the happy Return of the Kings Majesty.By EDWARD REYNOLDS D. D. And Chaplain in ordinary to his Majesty.LONDON, Printed by Tho. Ratcliffe, for George Thomason at the Rose and Crown in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1660.DIVINE EFFICACY WITHOUT HUMANE POWER. Opened in a SERMON Preached at St. Margarets Church in Westminster before the Right Honourable the House of COMMONS, June 28. 1660. Being the day of solemne Thanksgiving for the happy Return of the Kings Majesty.By EDWARD REYNOLDS D. D. And Chaplain in ordinary to his Majesty.LONDON, Printed by Tho. Ratcliffe, for George Thomason at the Rose and Crown in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1660.Title page of Divine efficacy without humane power. Opened in a sermon preached at St. Margarets Church…, London, 1660

Divine efficacy without humane power. Opened in a sermon preached at St. Margarets Church…

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by Tho. Ratcliffe for George Thomason, 1660 · 10k words

1660

THE LORDS PROPERTY IN HIS REDEEMED PEOPLE OPENED IN A SERMON AT ST. Pauls Church, London, Octob. 28.BY EDWARD REYNOLDS, D. D. and Chaplain in ordinary to the Kings Majesty.Printed by the Order of the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen.LONDON, Printed by T. R. for George Thomason, at the Rose and Crown in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1660.Title page of The Lords property in His redeemed people. Opened in a sermon at St. Pauls…, London, 1660

The Lords property in His redeemed people. Opened in a sermon at St. Pauls…

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by T.R. for George Thomason, 1660 · 8.5k words

1660

The means and method of healing in the Church. Set forth in a sermon.…The meanes and method of healing in the Church. Set forth in a sermon.…

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by Tho. Ratcliffe for George Thomason, 1660 · 9.0k words

1660

THE Wall & Glory OF JERUSALEM, IN A SERMON Preached in St. PAULS-Church LONDON, Before the Right Honourable The Lord Mayor, Lord General, Aldermen, Common Council, and Companies of the Honourable City of London, February 28. 1659. Being a Day of Solemn Thanksgiving unto God, for restoring the Parliament and Common Council, and for preserving the City.By Edward Reynolds D. D.London Printed by Tho: Newcomb, for George Thomason, at the Rose and Crown in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1660.THE Wall & Glory OF JERUSALEM, IN A SERMON Preached in St. PAULS-Church LONDON, Before the Right Honorable The Lord Mayor, Lord General, Aldermen, Common Council, and Companies of the Honorable City of London, February 28. 1659. Being a Day of Solemn Thanksgiving unto God, for restoring the Parliament and Common Council, and for preserving the City.By Edward Reynolds D. D.London Printed by Tho: Newcomb, for George Thomason, at the Rose and Crown in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1660.Title page of The wall & glory of Jerusalem, in a sermon preached in St. Pauls-Church London,…, London, 1660

The wall & glory of Jerusalem, in a sermon preached in St. Pauls-Church London,…

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by Tho for George Thomason, 1660 · 7.9k words

1660

The churches triumph over death opened in a sermon preached Septemb. 11, 1660, at…The churches triumph over death opend in a sermon preached Septemb. 11, 1660, at…

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by Tho. Ratcliffe for John Baker, 1662 · 10k words

1662

Preaching of Christ opened in a sermon preached at St. Peters Church in the…

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by Tho. Ratcliffe for George Thomason, 1662 · 9.0k words

1662

The pastoral office opened in a visitation-sermon preached at Ipswich October 10, 1662. /The pastoral office opened in a visitation-sermon preached at Ipsvvich October 10, 1662. /

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by T. Ratcliffe for George Thomson, 1663 · 8.7k words

1663

The staves of beauty & bands opened in a sermon preached at Yarmouth, August…The staves of beauty & bands opened in a sermon preached at Yarmovth, August…

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by T. Ratcliffe for George Thomason, 1663 · 14k words

1663

A sermon preached before the peers in the Abby Church at Westminster, November 7,…

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by Tho. Ratcliffe for John Durham, 1666 · 9.5k words

1666

A sermon preached before the king at White-Hall on March 22, 1667, being Easter-day…

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by Thomas Ratcliffe, 1668 · 6.7k words

1668

ANNOTATIONS ON THE BOOK OF Ecclesiastes.LONDON, Printed by I. Streater, 1669.Title page of Annotations on the book of Ecclesiastes, London, 1669

Annotations on the book of Ecclesiastes

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by J. Streater, 1669 · 92k words

1669

A sermon preached before the King upon the twenty eighth of March, 1669

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by Ja. Cottrel for Philemon Stephens, 1669 · 7.5k words

1669

Meditations ON THE FALL AND RISING OF St PETER.By Edward Reynolds, late Lord Bishop of Norwich.LONDON, Printed for Thomas Parkhurst, at the Bible and Three Crowns in Cheapside near Mercers-Chapel, and at the Bible on London-Bridge, 1677.Meditations ON THE FALL AND RISING OF St PETER.By Edward Reynolds, late Lord Bishop of Norwich.LONDON, Printed for Thomas Parkhurst, at the Bible and Three Crowns in Cheapside near Mercers-Chappel, and at the Bible on London-Bridg, 1677.Title page of Meditations on the fall and rising of St. Peter, London, 1677

Meditations on the fall and rising of St. Peter

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed for Thomas Parkhurst, 1677 · 9.7k words

1677

A sermon preached in St. Paul's before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor

Edward Reynolds 1599–1676

London: printed by J.M. for John Martyn, 1678 · 10k words

1678

The vanity of the worldThe vanity of the vvorld

Ezekiel Hopkins 1634–1690

London: printed for Nathanael Ranew and Jonathan Robinson, 1668 · 17k words

1668

Discourses, or, Sermons on several Scriptures

Ezekiel Hopkins 1634–1690

London: printed for Nathanael Ranew, 1691 · 36k words

1691

A blow at profaneness in a description and a rebuke of it, taken out…

Ezekiel Hopkins 1634–1690

London: printed for Tho. Parkhurst, 1692 · 2.1k words

1692

An exposition on the Lord's prayer with a catechistical explication thereof, by way of…

Ezekiel Hopkins 1634–1690

London: printed for Nathanael Ranew, 1692 · 108k words

1692

The almost Christian discovered, in some sermons on Acts 26, 28 with a blow…

Ezekiel Hopkins 1634–1690

London: printed for Dorman Newman, 1693 · 27k words

1693

A Second Volume of DISCOURSES OR SERMONS ON SEVERAL SCRIPTURES.By EZEKIEL HOPKINS, late L. Bishop of London-Derry.LONDON, Printed by E. H. for NATHANAEL RANEW, at the King's Arms in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1693.Title page of A second volume of discourses or sermons on several scriptures, London, 1693

A second volume of discourses or sermons on several scriptures

Ezekiel Hopkins 1634–1690

London: printed by E.H. for Nathanael Ranew, 1693 · 77k words

1693

The fourth (and last) volume of discourses, or sermons, on several scriptures

Ezekiel Hopkins 1634–1690

London: printed by H. Clark for J. Robinson, 1696 · 94k words

1696

APOCALYPSIS. A BRIEF AND LEARNED COMMENTARY UPON THE REVELATION OF SAINT John the Apostle and Evangelist, applied unto the history of the Catholic and Christian Church.Written in Latin by M. FRANCIS IVNIVS Doctor of Divinity, and professor in the University of Heidelberg: And translated into English for the benefit of those that understand not the Latin.DEUT. 29. v. 29.The things that are secret, let them remain unto the Lord our God: but the things that are revealed, are revealed for us and for our children for ever: that we may do all the words of this law.Imprinted at London by Richard Field for Robert Dexter, dwelling in Pauls Church yard at the sign of the brazen serpent. 1592.APOCALYPSIS. A BRIEFE AND LEARNED COMMENTARIE VPON THE REVELATION OF SAINT Iohn the Apostle and Euangelist, applyed vnto the history of the Catholicke and Christian Church.Written in Latine by M. FRANCIS IVNIVS Doctor of Diuinitie, and professor in the Vniuersitie of Heidelberge: And translated into English for the benefit of those that vnderstand not the Latine.DEVT. 29. v. 29.The things that are secret, let them remaine vnto the Lord our God: but the things that are reuealed, are reuealed for vs and for our children for euer: that we may do all the words of this law.Imprinted at London by Richard Field for Robert Dexter, dwelling in Paules Church yard at the signe of the brasen serpent. 1592.Title page of Apocalypsis A brief and learned commentary upon the revelation of Saint John the apostle…, London, 1592

Apocalypsis A brief and learned commentary upon the revelation of Saint John the apostle…Apocalypsis A briefe and learned commentarie vpon the reuelation of Saint Iohn the apostle…

Franciscus Junius 1545–1602

London: printed by Richard Field for Robert Dexter, 1592 · 20k words

1592

Certain letters, translated into English, being first written in Latin. Two, by the reverend…Certayne letters, translated into English, being first written in Latine. Two, by the reverend…

Franciscus Junius 1545–1602

Amsterdam : Printed, in the year. 1602Amsterdam : Printed, in the yeare. 1602 · 29k words

1602

A Christian letter

Franciscus Junius 1545–1602

London: printed for Robert Dexter, 1602 · 4.3k words

1602

A DISPUTE AGAINST THE ENGLISH-POPISH CEREMONIES, OBTRUDED UPON THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND. WHEREIN Not only our own •RG•MEMTS against the same are strongly […] […] likewise the ANSWERS and DEFENC•• of our Opposites, SUCH AS HOOKER, MORTON, BVRGES, SPRINT, PAYBODY, ANDREWES, SARAVIA, TILEN, SPOTSWOOD, LINDSEY, FORBESSE, &c. particularly confuted.JEREM. Chap. 9. vers. 12. 13. 14.VERS. 12. Who is the wise man that he may understand this, and who is he to whom the mouth of the LORD hath spoken, that he may declare it, for what the Land perisheth. 13. And the LORD saith; Because they have forsaken my Law, which I set before them, and have not obeyed my voice, neither walked therein. 14. But have walked after the Imagination of their own heart, and after Idols.Printed in the year of our Lord 1637.A DISPVTE AGAINST THE ENGLISH-POPISH CEREMONIES, O••RVDED VPON THE CHVRCH OF SCOTLAND. WHEREIN Not only our owne •RG•MEMTS against the same are strongly 〈…〉〈…〉 likewise the ANSVVERES and DEFENC•• of our Opposites, SVCH AS HOOKER, MORTOVNE, BVRGES, SPRINT, PAYBODY, ANDREWES, SARAVIA, TILEN, SPOTSWOOD, LINDSEY, FORBESSE, &c. particularly confuted.JEREM. Chap. 9. vers. 12. 13. 14.VERS. 12. Who is the wise man that hee may understand this, and who is hee to whom the mouth of the LORD hath spoken, that hee may declare it, for what the Land perisheth. 13. And the LORD saith; Because they have forsaken my Law, which I set before them, and have not obeyed my voyce, neither walked therein. 14. But have walked after the Imagination of their owne heart, and after Idolls.Printed in the yeare of our Lord 1637.Title page of A dispute against the English-popish ceremonies, obtruded upon the Church of Scotland Wherein not…, Leiden, 1637

A dispute against the English-popish ceremonies, obtruded upon the Church of Scotland Wherein not…A dispute against the English-popish ceremonies, obtruded vpon the Church of Scotland Wherein not…

George Gillespie 1613–1648

Leiden: printed by W. Christiaens, 1637 · 174k words

1637

Reasons for which the service book, urged upon Scotland ought to be refusedBy George GillespieEdinburgh : Printed by G. Anderson, in the year of God. 1638Reasons for which the service booke, urged upon Scotland ought to bee refusedBy George GillespieEdinburgh : Printed by G. Anderson, in the year of God. 1638Title page of Reasons for which the service book, urged upon Scotland ought to be refused, 1638

Reasons for which the service book, urged upon Scotland ought to be refusedReasons for which the service booke, urged upon Scotland ought to bee refused

George Gillespie 1613–1648

printed by G. Anderson, 1638 · 1.7k words

1638

Reasons for which the service book, urged upon Scotland ought to be refusedReasons for which the service booke, urged upon Scotland ought to bee refused

George Gillespie 1613–1648

printed by G. Anderson, 1638 · 1.7k words

1638

An assertion of the government of the Church of Scotland in the points of…

George Gillespie 1613–1648

Edinburgh: printed for James Bryson, 1641Edinburgh: printed for Iames Bryson, 1641 · 57k words

1641

A LATE DIALOGUE BETWIXT A CIVILIAN and a Divine, concerning the present condition of the Church of ENGLAND. In which, among other particulars, these following are especially spoken of.1 The sin and danger of delaying Reformation.2 That there is a certain form of Church-Government Jure Divino.3 That there was an Ecclesiastical Excommunication among the Jews.4 That Excommunication is an Ordinance in the New Testament.5 Concerning the Toleration of all Sects and Heresies.6 Some Answer to a late Book come from Oxford.1 Thes. 5.21.Prove all things: hold fast that which is good.Published by Authority.LONDON: Printed for Robert Bostock, dwelling in Pauls Church-yard at the Sign of the Kings Head. 1644.A LATE DIALOGUE BETWIXT A CIVILIAN and a Divine, concerning the present condition of the Church of ENGLAND. In which, among other particulars, these following are especially spoken of.1 The sinne and danger of delaying Reformation.2 That there is a certain form of Church-Government Jure Divino.3 That there was an Ecclesiasticall Excommunication among the Jews.4 That Excommunication is an Ordinance in the New Testament.5 Concerning the Toleration of all Sects and Heresies.6 Some Answer to a late Book come from Oxford.1 Thes. 5.21.Prove all things: hold fast that which is good.Published by Authority.LONDON: Printed for Robert Bostock, dwelling in Pauls Church-yard at the Signe of the Kings Head. 1644.Title page of A late dialogue betwixt a civilian and a divine concerning the present condition of…, London, 1644

A late dialogue betwixt a civilian and a divine concerning the present condition of…

George Gillespie 1613–1648

London: printed for Robert Bostock, 1644 · 12k words

1644

A sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons at their late solemn fast…A sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons at their late solemne fast…

George Gillespie 1613–1648

London: printed by Robert Bostock, 1644 · 17k words

1644

Wholesome Severity reconciled with CHRISTIAN LIBERTY. OR, The true Resolution of a present Controversy concerning Liberty of CONSCIENCE.Here you have the Question stated, the middle way betwixt Popish Tyranny and Schismatizing Liberty approved, and also confirmed from Scripture, and the testimonies of Divines, yea of whole Churches: The chief Arguments and Exceptions used in The Bloody Tenet, The Compassionate Samaritan, M. S. to A. S. &c. examined. Eight Distinctions added for qualifying and clearing the whole matter. And in conclusion a Paraenetic to the five Apologists for choosing Accommodation rather then Toleration.Imprimatur. Ja. Cranford. Decemb. 16. 1644.August. contra primam Gaudentii Epist. c. 5.Absit autem ut ista persecutio dicenda sit hominum, cum sit potius pro hominibus liberandis persecutio vitiorum, qualem facit aegris etiam diligentia medicorum.Idem contra Epist. Parmen. lib. 1. cap. 7.Prius enim preb••• se non esse Haereticos vel Schismaticos, ••m demum de indignis poenis suis lividam emittant vocem, &c. nos corporum persecutors vocant, see animarum interfectores non vocant.LONDON, Printed for Christopher Meredith, and are to be sold at the Sign of the Crane in Pauls Churchyard. 1645.VVholsome Severity reconciled with CHRISTIAN LIBERTY. OR, The true Resolution of a present Controversie concerning Liberty of CONSCIENCE.Here you have the Question stated, the middle way betwixt Popish Tyrannie and Schismatizing Liberty approved, and also confirmed from Scripture, and the testimonies of Divines, yea of whole Churches: The chiefe Arguments and Exceptions used in The Bloudy Tenent, The Compassionate Samaritane, M. S. to A. S. &c. examined. Eight Distinctions added for qualifying and clearing the whole matter. And in conclusion a Paraenetick to the five Apologists for choosing Accommodation rather then Toleration.Imprimatur. Ia. Cranford. Decemb. 16. 1644.August. contra primam Gaudentii Epist. c. 5.Absit autem ut ista persecutio dicenda sit hominum, cum sit potius pro hominibus liberandis persecutio vitiorum, qualem facit aegris etiam diligentia medicorum.Idem contra Epist. Parmen. lib. 1. cap. 7.Prius enim preb••• se non esse Haereticos vel Schismaticos, ••m demum de indignis poenis suis lividam emittant vocem, &c. nos corporum persecutores vocant, se animarum interfectores non vocant.LONDON, Printed for Christopher Meredith, and are to be sold at the Signe of the Crane in Pauls Churchyard. 1645.Title page of Wholesome severity reconciled with Christian liberty, or, The true resolution of a present controversy…, London, 1645

Wholesome severity reconciled with Christian liberty, or, The true resolution of a present controversy…Wholesome severity reconciled with Christian liberty, or, The true resolution of a present controversie…

George Gillespie 1613–1648

London: printed for Christopher Meredith, 1645 · 16k words

1645

Nihil Respondes: OR, A DISCOVERY OF The extreme unsatisfactorinesse of Master Colemans Piece, published last week under the Title of A Brotherly Examination re-examined.Wherein, his self-contradictions: his yielding of some things, and not answering to other things Objected against him: His abusing of Scripture: His errors in Divinity: His abusing of the Parliament, and endangering their Authority: His abusing of the Assembly: His Calumnies, and namely against the Church of Scotland, and against my self: The repugnancy of his Doctrine to the solemn League and Covenant, are plainly demonstrated.By George Gillespie Minister at Edinburgh.1 Tim. 1. 7.Understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.Published by Authority.Printed at London for Robert Bostock dwelling in Pauls Church-yard, at the sign of the Kings head. 1645.Nihil Respondes: OR, A DISCOVERY OF The extream unsatisfactorinesse of Master Colemans Peece, published last weeke under the Title of A Brotherly Examination re-examined.Wherein, his self-contradictions: his yeelding of some things, and not answering to other things Objected against him: His abusing of Scripture: His errors in Divinity: His abusing of the Parliament, and indangering their Authority: His abusing of the Assembly: His Calumnies, and namely against the Church of Scotland, and against my selfe: The repugnancy of his Doctrin to the solemne League and Covenant, are plainly demonstrated.By George Gillespie Minister at Edenburgh.1 Tim. 1. 7.Ʋnderstanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirme.Published by Authority.Printed at London for Robert Bostock dwelling in Pauls Church-yard, at the signe of the Kings head. 1645.Title page of Nihil respondes, London, 1645

Nihil respondes

George Gillespie 1613–1648

London: printed for Robert Bostock, 1645 · 13k words

1645

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