The history of Non-Conformity, as it was argued and stated by Commissioners on both sides, in 1661. Containing, I. Two Papers of Proposals, concerning the Discipline and Ceremonies of the Church of England, Presented to King Charles II. by the Presbyterian Ministers. II. Their Petition for Peace to the Bishops. III. Their Reformation of the Liturgy. IV. An Account of the Proceedings of the Commissioners of both sides, for Reviewing the Book of Common-Prayer. With the Kings Commission prefix'd. V. The Exceptions of the Presbyterians against the Liturgy. VI. The Papers that pass'd betwixt the Commissioners on both sides, wherein the matter is Argued, Pro and Con. Vii. A true Copy of the Disputation at the Savoy, as managed by the Episcopal Divines, to prove that there's nothing Sinful in the Liturgy. Viii. An Account of the Debate, and Petition to the King, by the Presbyterian Ministers, who were appointed Commissioners. IX. Arch-Bishop Usher's Reduction of Episcopacy, unto the Form of Synodical Government, Receiv'd in the Antient Church: Which the Presbyterians offer'd to submit to. X. The Proceedings of Arch-Bishop Usher, the Bishop of Lincoln, and some other Church of England Divines in 1641. Touching Innovations in the Doctrine and Discipline of the Church. With Considerations on the Common-Prayer Book, Refer'd to, in the Debate betwixt the Commissioners on both sides. To which is prefix'd a preface relating to occasional conformity.

Date:

1704