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A true church-man set in a just and clear light: or, an essay towards the right character of a faithful son of the establish'd Church. By the most Reverend Dr. Edward Synge, Late Lord Archbishop of Tuam in Ireland.
Synge, Edward, 1659-1741.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Books
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An Address from the clergy of New-York and New-Jersey, to the Episcopalians in Virginia; occasioned by some late transactions in that colony relative to an American episcopate. [Three lines from Virgil]
Date: 1771- Books
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An appeal to the public, in behalf of the Church of England in America. By Thomas Bradbury Chandler, D. D. Rector of St. John's Church, in Elizabeth-Town, New-Jersey, and Missionary from the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in foreign Parts.
Chandler, Thomas Bradbury, 1726-1790.Date: MDCCLXIX. [1769]- Books
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A letter to the clergy of New York and New Jersey, occasioned by an address to the Episcopalians in Virginia. By the Reverend Thomas Gwatkin, professor of mathematicks, and natural philosophy, in William and Mary College. [Seven lines of quotations]
Gwatkin, Thomas.Date: 1772- Books
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A modest proof of the order and government settled by Christ and his apostles in the church. By shewing I. What sacred offices were instituted by them. II. How those offices were distinguished. III. That they were to be perpetual and standing in the Church. And, IV. Who succeed in them, and rightly execute them to this day.
Checkley, John, 1680-1754.Date: 1705- Books
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A fence for the English dissenters, against the reflexions cast upon them in the Letters betwixt those of Geneva and the University of Oxon; and the Slanders of the Rehearsal as if they were Schismaticks from all Churches. Containing the opinion of foreign protestant churches about episcopacy and ceremonies, from the Confessions call'd the Helvetick, French, Belgick, Polish, Bohemian, Augsburg, Wirtemberg, and Saxon. With a Letter from the Minister of Geneva to the Church of England, concerning their Controversies with the Diffencers. And Calvin's letter to Mr. Knox and Mr. Whittingham, about the Book of Common Prayer.
Date: 1708- Books
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A caveat against the dissenters: or, the clemency of Presbyterians exemplified, in an avowed enmity to monarchy, episcopacy, and liturgy: in encouraging a reformation by blood; and a denial of toleration to all sects and parties, when they Themselves were uppermost. From the Sermons and Writings of the most Eminent Men amongst them, during the Grand Rebellion and Usurpation. From which appears, (upon Supposition, That the Dissenters still retain their old Principles,) The Unreasonableness of their applying for a Repeal of the Corporation and Test-Acts, at this, or any other Time. With The thoughts of the late King William, upon that Subject. By a sincere lover of our present constitution.
Grey, Zachary, 1688-1766.Date: M.DCC.XXXVI. [1736]- Books
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The reduction of episcopacy unto the form of synodical government, Recived in the antient Church, proposed in the year 1641. as an expedient for the prevention of those troubles, which afterwards did arise about the matter of Church Government, episcopal and presbyierial Government conjoyned. Proposed now again, anno 1703. for removing the differences in the Church of Scotland, By the Author of the Essay for promoving national love and unity. This may be altered according to the different circumtances of the National Church of Scotland.
Ussher, James, 1581-1656.Date: Re-printed in the year 1703- Books
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The divine institution of bishops, having churches consisting of many congregations, examined by scripture. By Alexander Lauder Minister of the Gospel at Mordentoun.
Lauder, Alexander, 1668-1719.Date: 1711- Books
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Remarks upon the book, called, the modest apology. The apology is supposed to have been done by a presbyterian minister, in the county of Derry. And the remarks are done by an episcopal minister, in the diocess of Derry.
Episcopal minister, in the diocess of Derry.Date: Printed in the year 1702- Books
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A letter from Mr. Peter du Bosc, Protestant minister at Caen in Normandy: to Mr. Brevint, chaplain to King Charles II. of Britain, concerning Church government. Translated from the French.
Du Bosc, Pierre, 1623-1691 or 1692.Date: 1709- Books
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The divine institution of bishops, having churches Consisting of Many Congregations, Examined by Scripture. By Alexander Lauder, Minister of the Gospel, at Mordentoun.
Lauder, Alexander, 1668-1719.Date: [1705?]- Books
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The principles of the cyprianic age, with regard to episcopal power and jurisdiction, asserted and recommended from the genuine writings of S. Cyprian himself, and his contemporaries. By which it is made evident, that the vindicator of the Kirk of Scotland is obliged by his own concessions to acknowledge, that he and his associates are schismaticks. In a letter to a friend. By J.S.
Sage, John, 1652-1711.Date: MDCCXVII. [1717]- Books
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The Scots Jacobites, true fanaticks. In a letter to a gentleman in Mar's camp.
Date: 1715]- Books
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Some seasonable enquiries offered, for the consideration and satisfaction of them that are willing to weigh things in even balances. And for the establishment of the reformed churches; lest being led away with the error of this day, they fall from their own stedfastness.
Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.Date: in the year, 1723- Books
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Lectures to lords spiritual: or, an advice to the bishops, concerning religious articles, tithes, and church power. With a Discourse on Ridicule. By Mr. James Murray, Author of sermons to Asses, &c.
Murray, James, 1732-1782.Date: 1798- Books
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An historical and rational inquiry into the necessity of an uninterrupted succession of diocesan bishops, (superior by Divine Right to Presbyters) as necessary to the conveyance of the ministerial office, and the validity of ordinances in the Church. Wherein is consider'd, The Nature of the Sanhedrim, the Synagogue, and the Rights of Societies, before the writing of the Sacred Books, and since they were written.
Platts, John, active 1716-1719.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]- Books
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The character of a primitive bishop, in a letter to a non-juror. Wherein is contain'd, I. A Vindication of the Present Church of England, in Possession, from the Modern Imputation of Schism, on Account of the late Depriv'd Bishops. II. A Justification of the late Conduct of the said Depriv'd Bishops, as necessary, in the late Circumstances of the Church, and conformable to the Primitive Practice of their truly glorious Predecessors, to Prevent a Schism. III. An Examination of a new Hypothesis, viz. Of keeping up, as they say, the Church, and Separation from the Publick Communion, after the Demise of the Depriv'd Bishops, by Presbyters, 'till they can procure new Consecrations, or a new Succession to head them, which is prov'd to be unnecessary, and contrary to all Rules of Christianity, the Canons and Practice of the Church, &c. In the Prosecution of which, IV. Many Arguments and Motives are Propos'd to the Separate Members of this Church, for their Return to the Publick Communion of it. By a presbyter of the Church of England.
Pitts, John (Presbyter of the Church of England).Date: 1709- Books
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Familiar explanation of the service of confirmation, used by the Church of England, abridged from Archbishop Secker's sermon on confirmation. Second edition. By William Coxe, Rector of Bemerton, and Domestic Chaplain to John, Lord Bishop of Salisbury.
Secker, Thomas, 1693-1768.Date: 1795- Books
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A letter, respectfully addressed to the Right Reverend Father in God, Henry Reginald, by divine permission, Lord Bishop of Exeter; containing a vindication of truth, an exposure of detraction, and an earnest appeal to his Lordship, as a constituted guardian of the church, for the preservation of her peace, dignity, and prosperity. By one of her humble, but most affectionate friends.
S. T. T.Date: [1790?]- Books
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A vindication of the Christian priesthood: wherein the sacred order and office of bishops and their spiritual power and authority over the priests and deacons, and the whole laity, is asserted and Proved to be of Divine Institution, from Express Testimonies of the Holy Scriptures, and the Primitive Fathers: Containing a Full and Short Answer To All the Cavils and Objections of Innovators and Sectaries against the Clergy of the Church of England. By a presbyter of the Church of England.
Presbyter of the Church of England.Date: [1718]- Books
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A modest proof of the order & government settled by Christ and his apostles in the church. By shewing I. What sacred offices were instituted by them. II. How those offices were distinguished. III. That they were to be perpetual and standing in the church. And, IV. Who succeed in them, and rightly execute them to this day. Recommended as proper to be put into the hands of the laity.
Checkley, John, 1680-1754.Date: 1723- Books
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The fable of the sacred phenix [sic], or, of Prelacy revived from the ashes of its funerals. Briefly examin'd and refuted, by the author of The funeral of prelacy.
Whyte, Robert, -1714.Date: 1704- Books
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A sermon delivered at the ordination of the Reverend Henry Channing, A.M. to the pastoral charge of the Congregational Church in the city of New-London, May 17, 1787. By Ezra Stiles, D.D. LL.D. president of Yale-College.
Stiles, Ezra, 1727-1795.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVII. [1787]- Books
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The validity of scriptural ordination, and invalidity of any other, consider'd, in a refutation of the raillery and sophistry of Mr. Tho. Ainsworth; in a pamphlet, entituled, The validity of episcopal ordination, and invalidity of any other, &c.
Humphreys, Asher.Date: MDCCXIX. [1719]