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Title page of The sinful mans search, London, 1592
The sinful mans searchThe sinfull mans search
Henry Smith 1550?–1591
London: printed by T. Scarlet for Cuthbert Burby, 1592 · 16k words
1592

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THE POORE MANS TEARES, Opened in a sermon, preched by Henrie Smith.

Treating of Almes deeds, and releeuing the poore.

LONDON Printed by Iohn Wolfe, & are to be sold by William Wright 1592.

Title page of The poor mans tears opened in a sermon / preached by Henry Smith, London, 1592

The poor mans tears opened in a sermon / preached by Henry SmithThe poore mans teares opened in a sermon / preached by Henrie Smith

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed by John Wolfe, 1592London: printed by Iohn Wolfe, 1592 · 20k words

1592

Six sermons preachedSixe sermons preached

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed by Richard for Robert Dexter, 1592 · 40k words

1592

GODS Arrow against Atheists.By Henry Smith.Printed at London by John Danter, and are to be sold by William Barley at his shop in Gracious-street over against Leaden-Hall. 1593.GODS Arrovve against Atheists.By Henrie Smith.Printed at London by Iohn Danter, and are to be sold by William Barley at his shop in Gratious-streete ouer against Leaden-Hall. 1593.Title page of Gods arrow against atheists. By Henry Smith, London, 1593

Gods arrow against atheists. By Henry SmithGods arrovve against atheists. By Henrie Smith

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed by John Danter, 1593London: printed by Iohn Danter, 1593 · 39k words

1593

SINNERS CONfession. By Henry Smith.Pro. 28. verse 13. He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall have mercy.At London printed for William Leak, and are to be sold at his shop in Pauls Church-yard, at the sign of the Crane. 1593.SINNERS CONfession. By Henrie Smith.Pro. 28. verse 13. He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.At London printed for VVilliam Leake, and are to be solde at his shoppe in Paules Church-yard, at the signe of the Crane. 1593.Title page of The sinners confession, London, 1593

The sinners confession

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed for William Leake, 1593London: printed for VVilliam Leake, 1593 · 6.3k words

1593

THE SERMONS OF MASTER HENRY SMITH, GATHERED INTO ONE VOLUME.Printed according to his corrected Copies in his life time.ANCHORA SPEIprinter's or publisher's deviceAT LONDON Printed by Richard Field for Thomas Man, dwelling in Pater Noster row, at the sign of the Talbot. 1593.THE SERMONS OF MAISTER HENRIE SMITH, GATHERED INTO ONE VOLVME.Printed according to his corrected Copies in his life time.ANCHORA SPEIprinter's or publisher's deviceAT LONDON Printed by Richard Field for Thomas Man, dwelling in Pater Noster row, at the signe of the Talbot. 1593.Title page of The sermons of Master Henry Smith gathered into one volume. Printed according to his…, London, 1593

The sermons of Master Henry Smith gathered into one volume. Printed according to his…The sermons of Maister Henrie Smith gathered into one volume. Printed according to his…

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed by Richard Field for Thomas Man, 1593 · 231k words

1593

THE SINNERS CONuersion.By Henry Smith.Math. 18. verse, 3.Verily, I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, y•• ••all not enter into the kingdom of Heaven.ET USQVE AD NVBES VERITAS TVA·printer's or publisher's devicePSAt London printed for William Leak, and are to be sold at his shop in Pauls Church-yard, at the sign of the Crane. 1594.THE SINNERS CONuersion.By Henrie Smith.Math. 18. verse, 3.Verily, I say vnto you, except yee be conuerted, and become as little children, y•• ••all not enter into the kingdome of Heauen.ET VSQVE AD NVBES VERITAS TVA·printer's or publisher's devicePSAt London printed for William Leake, and are to be solde at his shop in Paules Church-yard, at the signe of the Crane. 1594.Title page of The sinners conversion. By Henry Smith, London, 1594

The sinners conversion. By Henry SmithThe sinners conuersion. By Henrie Smith

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed by Peter Short for William Leake, 1594 · 5.1k words

1594

JACOBS LADDER, OR THE HIGH WAY TO HEAVEN: Being the last Sermon that Master Henry Smith made. And now published, not (as many forged things have been in his name) to deceive the Christian Reader, but to instruct and prepare him with oil in his lamp, joyfully to meet the Lord Jesus in his second coming.1. THES. 5. 21.Try all things, but keep that which is good.AT LONDON Printed by the widow Orwin, for Thomas Man. 1595.IACOBS LADDER, OR THE HIGH WAY TO HEAVEN: Being the last Sermon that Master Henry Smith made. And now published, not (as many forged things haue beene in his name) to deceiue the Christian Reader, but to instruct and prepare him with oyle in his lampe, ioyfully to meete the Lord Iesus in his second comming.1. THES. 5. 21.Trie all things, but keepe that which is good.AT LONDON Printed by the widdow Orwin, for Thomas Man. 1595.Title page of Jacobs ladder, London, 1595

Jacobs ladderIacobs ladder

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed by the widow Orwin for Thomas Man, 1595London: printed by the widdow Orwin for Thomas Man, 1595 · 9.3k words

1595

THE LAWYERS QUESTION. The Answer to the Lawyers Question. The Censure of Christ upon the Answer.By HENRY SMITH.LONDON, Printed for Thomas Gosson: and are to be sold at his shop by London Bridge Gate.THE LAVVIERS QVESTION. The Answere to the Lawiers Question. The Censure of Christ vpon the Answere.By HENRY SMITH.LONDON, Printed for Thomas Gosson: and are to be sold at his shop by London Bridge Gate.Title page of The lawyers question The answer to the lawyers question. The censure of Christ upon…, London, 1595

The lawyers question The answer to the lawyers question. The censure of Christ upon…The lavviers question The answere to the lawiers question. The censure of Christ vpon…

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed by J. Danter for Thomas Gosson, 1595 · 14k words

1595

Four sermons preachedFoure sermons preached

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed by P. Short for Cuthbert Burby and William Leake, 1599London: printed by P. Short for Cutbert Burby and William Leake, 1599 · 36k words

1599

Two sermons, of Jonahs punishmentTwo sermons, of Ionahs punishment

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed by T.D. for Cuthbert Burby, 1607 · 36k words

1607

Two sermons preached by Master Henry SmithTvvo sermons preached by Master Henry Smith

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed by William Hall for William Leake, 1610 · 44k words

1610

JONAH THE MESSENGER OF NINEVEHS Repentance. Set forth in his Calling, Rebellion, and Punishment.By H. S.LONDON, Printed by G. M. for G E. and are to be sold at the Grey-hound in Pauls Church-yard. 1637.IONAH THE MESSENGER OF NINEVEHS Repentance. Set forth in his Calling, Rebellion, and Punishment.By H. S.LONDON, Printed by G. M. for G E. and are to be sold at the Grey-hound in Pauls Church-yard. 1637.Title page of Jonah the messenger of Ninevehs repentance Set forth in his calling, rebellion, and punishment.…, London, 1637

Jonah the messenger of Ninevehs repentance Set forth in his calling, rebellion, and punishment.…Ionah the messenger of Ninevehs repentance Set forth in his calling, rebellion, and punishment.…

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed by G. Miller for G. Edwards, 1637 · 18k words

1637

Transubstantiation examined and confuted in two sermons on the Lord's Supper / preached in…Transusbstantiation examin'd and confuted in two sermons on the Lord's Supper / preach'd in…

Henry Smith 1550?–1591

London: printed by J. Wallis, 1688 · 19k words

1688

THE SERMON THAT THE Reverend father in Christ, Hugh Latimer, bishop of worcester, made to the clergy, in the convocation, before the Parliament began, the 9. day of June, the. 28. year of the reign of our Sovereign lord king Henry the viii. now translated out of latin into english, to the intent, that things well said to a few, may be understand of many, and do good to all thē that desire to be better.THE SERMON THAT THE Reuerende father in Christ, Hugh Latimer, byshop of worcester, made to the clergie, in the cōuocatiō, before the Parlyament began, the 9. day of June, the. 28. yere of the reigne of our Souerayne lorde kyng Henry the viii. nowe translated out of latyne into englyshe, to the intēt, that thingis well said to a fewe, may be vnderstande of many, and do good to al thē that desyre to be better.Title page of The sermon that the reverend father in Christ, Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, made…, London, 1537

The sermon that the reverend father in Christ, Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, made…The sermon that the reuerende father in Christ, Hugh Latimer, Byshop of Worcester, made…

Hugh Latimer 1485?–1555

London: printed by Thomas Berthelet, 1537 · 7.8k words

1537

A notable sermo[n] of the reverend father Master Hugh Latimer which he preached in the Shrouds at pauls church in Londo[n], on the. xviii. day of January. 1548.By Hugh LatimerImprinted at London : By John Day, dwelling at Aldersgate, and William Seres, dwelling in Peter Colledge. These books are to be sold at the new shop by the little Conduit in Cheapside, 1548A notable sermo[n] of ye reuerende father Maister Hughe Latemer whiche he preached in ye Shrouds at paules churche in Londo[n], on the. xviii. daye of Ianuary. 1548.By Hugh LatimerImprinted at London : By Ihon Day, dwellynge at Aldersgate, and Wylliam Seres, dwellyng in Peter Colledge. These bokes are to be sold at the new shop by the lytle Conduyte in Chepesyde, 1548Title page of A notable sermo[n] of the reverend father Master Hugh Latimer which he preached in…, London, 1548

A notable sermo[n] of the reverend father Master Hugh Latimer which he preached in…A notable sermo[n] of ye reuerende father Maister Hughe Latemer whiche he preached in…

Hugh Latimer 1485?–1555

London: printed by John Day, 1548London: printed by Ihon Day, 1548 · 7.8k words

1548

¶The first Sermon of Mayter Hugh Latimer, which he preached before the Kings Majesty within his graces palace at Westminster, M. D. XLIX. the .viii. of March.Cū gratia et Privilegio ad imprimendum solum.¶The fyrste Sermon of Mayter Hughe Latimer, whiche he preached before the Kinges Maiestie wythin his graces palayce at Westminster, M. D. XLIX. the .viii. of March.Cū gratia et Priuilegio ad imprimendum solum.Title page of The first sermon of Master Hugh Latimer, which he preached before the Kings Majesty…, London, 1549

The first sermon of Master Hugh Latimer, which he preached before the Kings Majesty…The fyrste sermon of Mayster Hughe Latimer, whiche he preached before the Kinges Maiestie…

Hugh Latimer 1485?–1555

London: printed by John Day dwelling over Aldersgate, 1549London: printed by Iohn Day dwellynge ouer Aldersgate, 1549 · 7.4k words

1549

The second Sermon of Master Hugh Latimer, which he preached before the Kings majesty, within his graces Palace at Westminster ye .xv. day of March. M.ccccc.xlix.Cum gratia et Privilegio ad Imprimendum solum.The seconde Sermon of Maister Hughe Latimer, whych he preached before the Kynges maiestie, wtin his graces Palayce at Westminster ye .xv. day of Marche. M.ccccc.xlix.Cum gratia et Priuilegio ad Imprimendum solum.Title page of The second [seventh] sermon of Master Hugh Latimer which he preached before the Kings…, 1549

The second [seventh] sermon of Master Hugh Latimer which he preached before the Kings…The seconde [seventh] sermon of Maister Hughe Latimer which he preached before the Kynges…

Hugh Latimer 1485?–1555

printed by John Day, 1549printed by Jhon Day, 1549 · 54k words

1549

A sermon of Master Latimer, preached at Stamford the. ix. day of October. Anno. M.ccccc. and fiftyBy Hugh LatimerImprinted at London : By John Daye, dwelling over Aldersgate beneath Saint Martins, 1550A sermon of Master Latimer, preached at Stamford the. ix. day of October. Anno. M.ccccc. and fyftieBy Hugh LatimerImprinted at London : By Ihon Daye, dwelling ouer Aldersgate beneth Saint Martins, 1550Title page of A sermon of Master Latimer, preached at Stamford the. ix. day of October. Anno.…, London, 1550

A sermon of Master Latimer, preached at Stamford the. ix. day of October. Anno.…

Hugh Latimer 1485?–1555

London: printed by John Daye, 1550London: printed by Ihon Daye, 1550 · 10k words

1550

¶ A MOST faithful Sermon preached before the Kings most excellent Majesty, and his most honourable Councel, in his Court at Westminster, by the reverend Father Master.Hugh Latimer.Anno. Domi. M. D. L.¶ A MOSTE faithfull Sermō preached before the Kynges most excellēte Maiestye, and hys most honorable Councel, in his Court at Westminster, by the reuerende Father Master.Hughe Latymer.Anno. Domi. M. D. L.Title page of A most faithful sermo[n] preached before the Kings most excel[n]te Majesty, and his most…, 1553

A most faithful sermo[n] preached before the Kings most excel[n]te Majesty, and his most…A moste faithfull sermo[n] preached before the Kynges most excelle[n]te Maiestye, and hys most…

Hugh Latimer 1485?–1555

printed by John Day, 1553printed by Iohn Day, 1553 · 18k words

1553

THE Preaching BISHOP Reproving Unpreaching PRELATES. Being A Brief, but Faithful Collection or Observable Passages, in several Sermons Preached by the Reverend Father in God, Mr Hugh Latimer, Bish. of Worcester, (One of our first Reformers, and a Glorious Martyr of Jesus Christ) before K. Edw. the Sixth; before the Convocation of the Clergy, and before the Citizens of London, at Pauls. Wherein, Many things, relating to the Honour and Happiness of the King (Our Most Gracious Sovereign) the Honourable Lords, the Reverend Judges, the Citizens of London, and Commons of all sorts, but especially, the Bishops and the Clergy are most Plainly, Piously and Pithily represented.He that hateth Reproof, is brutish,Pro. 12. 1.LONDON, Printed, and are to be sold by Book-Sellers, 1661.THE Preaching BISHOP Reproving Unpreaching PRELATES. Being A Brief, but Faithful Collection or Observeable Passages, in several Sermons Preached by the Reverend Father in God, Mr Hugh Latimer, Bish. of Worcester, (One of our first Reformers, and a Glorious Martyr of Jesus Christ) before K. Edw. the Sixth; before the Convocation of the Clergy, and before the Citizens of London, at Pauls. Wherein, Many things, relating to the Honour and Happiness of the King (Our Most Gracious Soveraign) the Honourable Lords, the Reverend Judges, the Citizens of London, and Commons of all sorts, but especially, the Bishops and the Clergy are most Plainly, Piously and Pithily represented.He that hateth Reproof, is brutish,Pro. 12. 1.LONDON, Printed, and are to be sold by Book-Sellers, 1661.Title page of The preaching bishop reproving unpreaching prelates Being a brief, but faithful collection of observable…, London, 1661

The preaching bishop reproving unpreaching prelates Being a brief, but faithful collection of observable…The preaching bishop reproving unpreaching prelates Being a brief, but faithful collection of observeable…

Hugh Latimer 1485?–1555

London : printed, and are to be sold by booksellers, 1661 · 22k words

1661

❧Certain Precepts / gathered by Hulrichus Zuinglius / declaring how the Ingenious youth ought to be instructed and brought unto Christ.¶Translated out of latin into English by Master Richard Argentine Doctor in Physic.IMPRINTED at Ippeswich by Anthony Scoloker. Dwelling in. S. Nicholas Parrish. Anno. 1548.¶Cum Privilegio ad imprimendum solum.❧Certeyne Preceptes / gathered by Hulrichus Zuinglius / declaring howe the Ingenious youth ought to be instructed and brought vnto Christ.¶Translated oute of latin into Inglysh by Master Richarde Argentyne Doctour in Physyck.IMPRINTED at Ippeswich by Anthony Scoloker. Dwellyng in. S. Nycholas Parryshe. Anno. 1548.¶Cum Priuilegio ad imprimendum solum.Title page of Certain precepts, gathered, Ippeswich, 1548

Certain precepts, gatheredCerteyne preceptes, gathered

Huldrych Zwingli 1484–1531

Ippeswich: printed by Anthony Scoloker. dwelling, 1548Ippeswich: printed by Anthony Scoloker. dwellyng, 1548 · 8.3k words

1548

The image of both pastors set forth by that most famous clerk, Huldrych zwingliusThe ymage of both pastoures sette forth by that mooste famouse clerck, Huldrych zwinglius

Huldrych Zwingli 1484–1531

London: printed by William Seris and, 1550 · 39k words

1550

The account reckoning and confession of the faith of Huldrik Zwinglius bishop of Zuryk…The accompt rekenynge and confession of the faith of Huldrik Zwinglius byshop of Zuryk…

Huldrych Zwingli 1484–1531

printed by Egidius Van der Erve, 1555 · 27k words

1555

A brief rehearsal of the death resurrection, & ascension of Christ, gathered together out of the four Evangelists and Acts of the Apostles by the most godly and great learned man Huldriche Zuinglius, written first in Latin, and now translated into English, that such as understand not the Latin tongue should not want the use of so worthy and profitable a treatise.¶Perused and allowed according to the order appointed in the Queens majesties Injunctions.decorative woodcut title page borderA briefe rehersal of the death resurrectiō, & ascention of Christ, gathered together oute of ye foure Euangelistes and Actes of the Apostles by the most godly and great learned man Huldriche Zuinglius, written first in Latin, and now trāslated into Englishe, that such as vnderstande not the Latin tongue should not wante the vse of so worthy and profitable a treatise.¶Perused and allowed according to the order appointed in the Quenes maiesties Iniunctions.decorative woodcut title page borderTitle page of A brief rehearsal of the death resurrectio[n], [and] ascension of Christ gathered together out…, London, 1561

A brief rehearsal of the death resurrectio[n], [and] ascension of Christ gathered together out…A briefe rehersal of the death resurrectio[n], [and] ascension of Christ gathered together oute…

Huldrych Zwingli 1484–1531

London: printed by John Daye dwelling over Aldersgate beneath Saint Martins, 1561London: printed by Iohn Daye dwellinge ouer Aldersgate beneath Sainct Martynes, 1561 · 52k words

1561

The mystery of Israel's salvation, explained and applied: or, A discourse concerning the general…The mystery of Israel's salvation, explained and applyed: or, A discourse concerning the general…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

London: printed for John Allen, 1669 · 62k words

1669

THE LIFE and DEATH OF That Reverend Man of GOD, Mr. RICHARD MATHER, TEACHER of the CHURCH IN Dorchester IN NEW-ENGLAND.Psal. 112. 6. The Righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.Heb. 13.7. Remember them who have spoken to you the Word of God.Rev. 14. 13. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord: they rest from their labours, and their works follow them.Ministri vita censura & cynosura.CAMBRIDGE:Printed by S. G. and M. •. 1670.Title page of The life and death of that Reverend man of God, Mr. Richard Mather, teacher…, 1670

The life and death of that Reverend man of God, Mr. Richard Mather, teacher…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by S.G. and M.J. i.e, 1670 · 13k words

1670

Woe to drunkards. Two sermons testifying against the sin of drunkennessWo to drunkards. Two sermons testifying against the sin of drunkenness

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by Marmaduke Johnson. 1673., 1673 · 15k words

1673

The day of trouble is near. Two sermons wherein is showed, what are the…The day of trouble is near. Two sermons wherein is shewed, what are the…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by Marmaduke Johnson, 1674 · 15k words

1674

A discourse concerning the subject of baptism wherein the present controversies, that are agitated…A discourse concerning the subject of baptisme wherein the present controversies, that are agitated…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by Samuel Green, 1675 · 31k words

1675

The times of men are in the hand of God. Or A sermon occasioned…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by John Foster, 1675 · 10k words

1675

The wicked mans portion. Or A sermon (preached at the lecture in Boston in…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by John Foster, 1675 · 10k words

1675

The first principles of New-England concerning the subject of baptism & communion of churchesThe first principles of New-England concerning the subject of baptisme & communion of churches

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by Samuel Green, 1675 · 23k words

1675

An earnest exhortation to the inhabitants of New-England, to hearken to the voice of…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by John Foster, 1676 · 29k words

1676

An earnest exhortation to the inhabitants of New-England, to hearken to the voice of…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by John Foster, 1676 · 15k words

1676

A relation of the troubles which have happened in New-England, by reason of the…A relation of the troubles which have hapned in New-England, by reason of the…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by John Foster, 1677 · 44k words

1677

Renewal of covenant the great duty incumbent on decaying or distressed churches. A sermon…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by J.F. i.e for Henry Phillips, 1677 · 11k words

1677

Pray for the rising generation, or A sermon wherein godly parents are encouraged, to…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

printed by Samuel Green, 1678 · 8.9k words

1678

A call from heaven to the present and succeeding generations or A discourse wherein…A call from heaven to the present and succeeding generations or A discourse wherin…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by John Foster, 1679 · 38k words

1679

The divine right of infant-baptism asserted and proved from Scripture and antiquity. By Increase…The divine right of infant-baptisme asserted and proved from Scripture and antiquity. By Increase…

Increase Mather 1639–1723

Boston: printed by John Foster, 1680 · 16k words

1680

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