In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai. For they were departed from Rephidim, and were come to the desert of Sinai, and had pitched in the wilderness; and there Israel camped before the mount.
And Moses went up unto God, and the LORD called unto him out of the mountain, saying, Thus shalt thou say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel; Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself. Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel. (Exodus 19:1-6)Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof. (Leviticus 25:10a)
And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem. And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD.
And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all their heart and all their soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant. And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them unto Bethel. And he put down the idolatrous priests, whom the kings of Judah had ordained to burn incense in the high places in the cities of Judah, and in the places round about Jerusalem; them also that burned incense unto Baal, to the sun, and to the moon, and to the planets, and to all the host of heaven. And he brought out the grove from the house of the LORD, without Jerusalem, unto the brook Kidron, and burned it at the brook Kidron, and stamped it small to powder, and cast the powder thereof upon the graves of the children of the people. And he brake down the houses of the sodomites, that were by the house of the LORD, where the women wove hangings for the grove. And he brought all the priests out of the cities of Judah, and defiled the high places where the priests had burned incense, from Geba to Beersheba, and brake down the high places of the gates that were in the entering in of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city, which were on a man's left hand at the gate of the city. Nevertheless the priests of the high places came not up to the altar of the LORD in Jerusalem, but they did eat of the unleavened bread among their brethren.
And he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the children of Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech. And he took away the horses that the kings of Judah had given to the sun, at the entering in of the house of the LORD, by the chamber of Nathanmelech the chamberlain, which was in the suburbs, and burned the chariots of the sun with fire. And the altars that were on the top of the upper chamber of Ahaz, which the kings of Judah had made, and the altars which Manasseh had made in the two courts of the house of the LORD, did the king beat down, and brake them down from thence, and cast the dust of them into the brook Kidron. And the high places that were before Jerusalem, which were on the right hand of the mount of corruption, which Solomon the king of Israel had builded for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Zidonians, and for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the children of Ammon, did the king defile. And he brake in pieces the images, and cut down the groves, and filled their places with the bones of men.
Moreover the altar that was at Bethel, and the high place which Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, had made, both that altar and the high place he brake down, and burned the high place, and stamped it small to powder, and burned the grove. And as Josiah turned himself, he spied the sepulchres that were there in the mount, and sent, and took the bones out of the sepulchres, and burned them upon the altar, and polluted it, according to the word of the LORD which the man of God proclaimed, who proclaimed these words. Then he said, What title is that that I see?
And the men of the city told him, It is the sepulchre of the man of God, which came from Judah, and proclaimed these things that thou hast done against the altar of Bethel.
And he said, Let him alone; let no man move his bones. So they let his bones alone, with the bones of the prophet that came out of Samaria.
And all the houses also of the high places that were in the cities of Samaria, which the kings of Israel had made to provoke the LORD to anger, Josiah took away, and did to them according to all the acts that he had done in Bethel. And he slew all the priests of the high places that were there upon the altars, and burned men's bones upon them, and returned to Jerusalem.
And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the passover unto the LORD your God, as it is written in the book of this covenant. Surely there was not holden such a passover from the days of the judges that judged Israel, nor in all the days of the kings of Israel, nor of the kings of Judah; But in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, wherein this passover was holden to the LORD in Jerusalem. Moreover the workers with familiar spirits, and the wizards, and the images, and the idols, and all the abominations that were spied in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem, did Josiah put away, that he might perform the words of the law which were written in the book that Hilkiah the priest found in the house of the LORD. And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there any like him. (2 Kings 23:1-25) See the Annotation for 2 Kings 23:1-25, in The Reformation Study Bible and the annotation for this passage in THE WESTMINSTER ANNOTATIONS AND COMMENTARY ON THE WHOLE BIBLE and other commentaries by Covenanter authors.Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them. And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the LORD their God one fourth part of the day; and another fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the LORD their God.
Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God. Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said,
Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever:
And blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.
Thou art the LORD the God, who didst choose Abram, and broughtest him forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest him the name of Abraham; And foundest his heart faithful before thee, and madest a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Jebusites, and the Girgashites, to give it, I say, to his seed, and hast performed thy words; for thou art righteous:
And didst see the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, and heardest their cry by the Red sea; And shewedst signs and wonders upon Pharaoh, and on all his servants, and on all the people of his land: for thou knewest that they dealt proudly against them. So didst thou get thee a name, as it is this day. And thou didst divide the sea before them, so that they went through the midst of the sea on the dry land; and their persecutors thou threwest into the deeps, as a stone into the mighty waters. Moreover thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar; and in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the way wherein they should go.
Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments: And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant: And gavest them bread from heaven for their hunger, and broughtest forth water for them out of the rock for their thirst, and promisedst them that they should go in to possess the land which thou hadst sworn to give them.
But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments, And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not.
Yea, when they had made them a molten calf, and said, This is thy God that brought thee up out of Egypt, and had wrought great provocations; Yet thou in thy manifold mercies forsookest them not in the wilderness: the pillar of the cloud departed not from them by day, to lead them in the way; neither the pillar of fire by night, to shew them light, and the way wherein they should go. Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst. Yea, forty years didst thou sustain them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing; their clothes waxed not old, and their feet swelled not.
Moreover thou gavest them kingdoms and nations, and didst divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan. Their children also multipliedst thou as the stars of heaven, and broughtest them into the land, concerning which thou hadst promised to their fathers, that they should go in to possess it. So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as they would. And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells digged, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness.
Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations. Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies, who vexed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours, who saved them out of the hand of their enemies.
But after they had rest, they did evil again before thee: therefore leftest thou them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them: yet when they returned, and cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and many times didst thou deliver them according to thy mercies; And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear. Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands. Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God.
Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day. Howbeit thou art just in all that is brought upon us; for thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly: Neither have our kings, our princes, our priests, nor our fathers, kept thy law, nor hearkened unto thy commandments and thy testimonies, wherewith thou didst testify against them. For they have not served thee in their kingdom, and in thy great goodness that thou gavest them, and in the large and fat land which thou gavest before them, neither turned they from their wicked works.
Behold, we are servants this day, and for the land that thou gavest unto our fathers to eat the fruit thereof and the good thereof, behold, we are servants in it: And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress. And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it. (Nehemiah 9)The Treasury of David, Psalm 1, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps001.htmThe Treasury of David, Psalm 2, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps002.htmPut them in fear, O Lord, that the nations may know themselves to be but men.
One would think that men would not grow so vain as to deny themselves to be but men, but it appears to be a lesson which only a divine schoolmaster can teach to some proud spirits. Crowns leave their wearers but men, degrees of eminent learning make their owners not more than men, valour and conquest cannot elevate beyond the dead level of "but men;" and all the wealth of Croesus, the wisdom of Solon, the power of Alexander, the eloquence of Demosthenes, if added together, would leave the possessor but a man. May we ever remember this, lest like those in the text, we should be put in fear. -- C.H. Spurgeon commenting on Psalm 9:20The Treasury of David, Psalm 9, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps009.htmThe Treasury of David, Psalm 20, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps020.htmThe Treasury of David, Psalm 21, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps021.htmThe secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. (Psalms 25:14)
The Treasury of David, Psalm 25, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps025.htmThe Treasury of David, Psalm 45, commentary by C.H. Spurgeon
"Verse 6. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever. To whom can this be spoken but our Lord? The psalmist cannot restrain his adoration. His enlightened eye sees in the royal Husband of the church, God, God to be adored, God reigning, God reigning everlastingly. Blessed sight! Blind are the eyes that cannot see God in Christ Jesus! We never appreciate the tender condescension of our King in becoming one flesh with his church, and placing her at his right hand, until we have fully rejoiced in his essential glory and deity. What a mercy for us that our Saviour is God, for who but a God could execute the work of salvation? What a glad thing it is that he reigns on a throne which will never pass away, for we need both sovereign grace and eternal love to secure our happiness. Could Jesus cease to reign we should cease to be blessed, and were he not God, and therefore eternal, this must be the case. No throne can endure for ever, but that on which God himself sitteth. The sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. He is the lawful monarch of all things that be. His rule is founded in right, its law is right, its result is right. Our King is no usurper and no oppressor. Even when he shall break his enemies with a rod of iron, he will do no man wrong; his vengeance and his grace are both in conformity with justice. Hence we trust him without suspicion; he cannot err; no affliction is too severe, for he sends it; no judgment too harsh, for he ordains it. O blessed hands of Jesus! the reigning power is safe with you. All the just rejoice in the government of the King who reigns in righteousness.
Verse 17. I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations. Jehovah by the prophet's mouth promises to the Prince of Peace eternal fame as well as a continuous progeny. His name is his fame, his character, his person; these are dear to his people now -- they never can forget them; and it shall be so as long as men exist. Names renowned in one generation have been unknown to the next era, but the laurels of Jesus shall ever be fresh, his renown ever new. God will see to this; his providence and his grace shall make it so. The fame of Messiah is not left to human guardianship; the Eternal guarantees it, and his promise never fails. All down the ages the memories of Gethsemane and Calvary shall glow with inextinguishable light; nor shall the lapse of time, the smoke of error, or the malice of hell be able to dim the glory of the Redeemer's fame. Therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever. They shall confess thee to be what thou art, and shall render to thee in perpetuity the homage due. Praise is due from every heart to him who loved us, and redeemed us by his blood; this praise will never be fully paid, but will be ever a standing and growing debt. His daily benefits enlarge our obligations, let them increase the number of our songs. Age to age reveals more of his love, let every year swell the volume of the music of earth and heaven, and let thunders of song roll up in full diapason to the throne of him that liveth, and was dead, and is alive for evermore, and hath the keys of hell and of death.
"Let him be crowned with majesty
Who bowed his head to death,
And be his honours sounded high
By all things that have breath."
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps045.htmThe Treasury of David, Psalm 47, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps047.htmNow these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.
Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.
But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:
But the man that shall touch them must be fenced with iron and the staff of a spear; and they shall be utterly burned with fire in the same place. (2 Samuel 23:1-7), The Last Words of David (See also the "Praise for God's Deliverance" in 2 Samuel 22, Psalms 2, and 72. Psalm 72 is thought to be the last Psalm of David because of verse 20.)The Treasury of David, Psalm 72, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps072.htmThe Treasury of David, Psalm 89, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps089.htmThe Treasury of David, Psalm 93, C.H. Spurgeon
"It is the Psalm of Omnipotent Sovereignty: Jehovah, despite all opposition, reigns supreme. Possibly at the time this sacred ode was written, the nation was in danger from its enemies, and the hopes of the people of God were encouraged by remembering that the Lord was still King. What sweeter and surer consolation could they desire?" -- C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps093.htmThe Treasury of David, Psalm 93; 95-99 (find 95-99 at the site for 93), C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps093.htmThe Treasury of David, Psalm 99, C.H. Spurgeon
"This may be called THE SANCTUS, or, THE HOLY, HOLY, HOLY PSALM, for the word 'holy' is the conclusion and the refrain of its three main divisions. Its subject is the holiness of the divine government, the sanctity of the mediatorial reign." -- C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps099.htmThe Treasury of David, Psalm 103, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps103.htmTherefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, in so much that he abhorred his own inheritance.
And he gave them into the hands of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them.
Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand. (Psalm 106:40-42)
The Treasury of David, Psalm 106, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps106.htmThe Treasury of David, Psalm 110, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps110.htmThe Treasury of David, Psalm 118, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps118.htmI have seen an end of all perfection.
He had seen its limit, for it went but a little way; he had seen its evaporation under the trials of life, its detection under the searching glance of truth, its exposure by the confession of the penitent. There is no perfection beneath the moon. Perfect men, in the absolute sense of the word, live only in a perfect world. Some men see no end to their own perfection, but this is because they are perfectly blind. The experienced believer has seen an end of all perfection in himself, in his brethren, in the best man's best works. It would be well if some who profess to be perfect could even see the beginning of perfection, for we fear they cannot have begun aright, or they would not talk so exceeding proudly. Is it not the beginning of perfection to lament your imperfection? There is no such thing as perfection in anything which is the work of man. "But thy commandment is exceeding broad." When the breadth of the law is known the notion of perfection in the flesh vanishes: that law touches every act, word, and thought, and is of such a spiritual nature that it judges the motives, desires, and emotions of the soul. It reveals a perfection which convicts us for shortcomings as well as for transgressions, and does not allow us to make up for deficiencies in one direction by special carefulness in others. The divine ideal of holiness is far too broad for us to hope to cover all its wide arena, and yet it is no broader than it ought to be. Who would wish to have an imperfect law? Nay, its perfection is its glory; but it is the death of all glorying in our own perfection. There is a breadth about the commandment which has never been met to the full by a corresponding breadth of holiness in any mere man while here below; only in Jesus do we see it fully embodied. The law is in all respects a perfect code; each separate precept of it is far reaching in its hallowed meaning, and the whole ten cover all, and leave no space wherein to please our passions. We may well adore the infinity of divine holiness, and then measure ourselves by its standard, and bow before the Lord in all lowliness, acknowledging how far we fall short of it. -- C.H. Spurgeon, commenting on Psalm 119:96The Treasury of David, Psalm 147, C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps147.htmTo pray the imprecatory prayers is to pray for the overthrow of Satan and his minions. If God's kingdom is to advance, in accordance with the Lord's Prayer (which believers are enjoined to pray): Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven (Matthew 6:10), then the kingdom of the evil one must be destroyed. God's glory necessitates the destruction of the wicked. Imprecatory prayers aim at just this. The Lord's Prayer is itself a prayer for the overthrow of evil. . . .
"As to the number of imprecatory Psalms, there are differing opinions. Some scholars see as few as three, others as many as twenty. The reason for this difference is that there are a number of Psalms that contain elements of malediction. It seems to this writer that there are at least ten such Psalms: 7, 35, 55, 58, 69, 79, 83, 109, 137, and 139. -- W. Gary Crampton in "What About the Imprecatory Psalms?"
Other Psalms that might be considered imprecatory: 3, 6, 17, 28, 56, 64, 73, 83, 86, 90, 94, 102, 105, 140, and 142.These that now have peace, it says they are not so [valiant] now, for the Covenants are not only broken and burnt, but Declared Criminal to be owned; and the Covenanted Reformation like to be Ruined and razed: And when there is so much peace with Antichrist, it is a Wrath-presaging thing, a Wrath procuring thing. And his Blood cries for Vengeance against all those who have been seeking to have peace with the Enemies of GOD, that have encroached on all his Prerogatives. -- Alexander Shields, http://truecovenanter.com/shields/shields_distinckorn_hill_16880415.html
Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. (Isaiah 6:3b)
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light, and they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. (Isaiah 9:2)
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. (Isaiah 9:6,7)For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.
Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. (Isaiah 9:16)For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us. (Isaiah 33:22)
And Hezekiah prayed unto the LORD, saying, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth. Incline thine ear, O LORD, and hear; open thine eyes, O LORD, and see: and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent to reproach the living God. Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations, and their countries, and have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them. Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD, even thou only. (Isaiah 37:15-20)
See Isaiah 40:1--55:13 and annotations in The Reformation Study Bible
But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end. For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else. I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.
Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save. Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.
Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. (Isaiah 45:17)Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. . . .
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:10, 13)If ye continue in my word, [then] are ye my disciples indeed;
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. -- Jesus Christ (John 8:31b,32)If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. -- Jesus Christ (John 8:36)
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. -- Jesus Christ (John 17:4)
And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
The roll was full and written on both sides. The divine purposes are here intended.
And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. (He possesses fulness of power, fulness of wisdom, and fulness of the Holy Spirit.)
And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
No man knows the Father save the Son; the Son alone can reveal the decrees of Jehovah.
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
The Lamb is, therefore, God, or he would not thus be adored. Jesus, our Saviour, is assuredly "God over all, blessed for ever. Amen."
And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Do all things thus worship Jesus? then let us adore him. Oh for warm hearts, with which to extole his precious name. All hail, Lord Jesus! our very souls worship thee with lowliest and most loving reverence. (Revelations 5:1-14) -- Spurgeon's Devotional Bible See also David Steele, NOTES ON THE APOCALYPSE which is also available in the Gutenberg Project and James Durham, A COMPLETE COMMENTARY UPON THE BOOK OF REVELATION, and Alexander M'Leod, LECTURES UPON THE PRINCIPAL PROPHECIES OF THE REVELATION.Great and marvellous are thy works,
Lord God Almighty;
just and true are thy ways,
thou King of saints.
Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name?
for though only art holy:
for all the nations shall come and worship before thee;
for thy judgments are made manifest. (Revelations 15:3b,4)Saul [Israel's first king, demanded by the people and appointed by Samuel -- sk] proved his valour by defeating Nahash king of the Ammonites, whereupon the people assembled to establish him more fully in his kingdom. Samuel took advantage of this to end his official life and to warn the people.
1 And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.
2 And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood unto this day. 3 Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.
4 And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken ought of any man's hand. 5 And he said unto them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found ought in my hand. And they answered, He is witness.
6 And Samuel said unto the people, It is the LORD that advanced Moses and Aaron, and that brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt. 7 Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before the LORD of all the righteous acts of the LORD, which he did to you and to your fathers.
8 When Jacob was come into Egypt, and your fathers cried unto the LORD, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, which brought forth your fathers out of Egypt, and made them dwell in this place. 9 And when they forgat the LORD their God, he sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. 10 And they cried unto the LORD, and said, We have sinned, because we have forsaken the LORD, and have served Baalim and Ashtaroth: but now deliver us out of the hand of our enemies, and we will serve thee. 11 And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan (or, as some read it, Barak), and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe.
12 And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God was your king.
13 Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.
14 If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God:
15 But if ye will not obey the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall the hand of the LORD be against you, as it was against your fathers.
16 Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the LORD will do before your eyes.
17 Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king.
18 So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel. (It seldom or never rains at that period in Palestine. Samuel's prayers were as mighty as those of Elijah.)
19 And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king.
20 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart; 21 And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain. 22 For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.
(A precious passage indeed. Election ensures to its objects immutable love, but where the reason for election lies none can tell.)
23 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: 24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
25 But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king. -- Spurgeon's Devotional Bible 1 Samuel 12See the Theological Notes, "God Reigns: Divine Sovereignty," at Daniel 4:34, page 1339, in The Reformation Study Bible
And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. (Matthew 21:9)
This was the Lord's public claiming of authority over Israel. He was the son of David, and so He was by natural right the King of the Jews. If He had taken possession of His own, He would have been sitting on the throne of the chosen dynasty of David by right of birth. Also as the Messiah, the Christ, He was the King of His people Israel. Concerning Him it had been said by the prophet, "Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold! thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass" (Zechariah 9:9). Our Lord Jesus literally came to Zion in this way. As King He rode to His capital and entered His palace. In His priestly royalty the Son of God went to His Father's house, to the temple of sacrifice and sovereignty. Among the tribes of Israel He is seen to be "One chosen out of the people," whom the Lord had given to be a leader and commander for the people. They might afterwards choose Barabbas and cry that they had no king but Caesar, yet Jesus was their King, as Pilate reminded them when he said, "Shall I crucify your king?" And also His cross declared, it, bearing the legal inscription, "This is Jesus the King of the Jews." Before His trial and condemnation He had put in a public claim to the rights and prerogatives of Zion's king, whom God has set on His holy hill. Would to God all fully recognized our Lord's kingdom, yielding to His sway! Oh, that you would bow before Him, and put your trust in Him! Part of His intent in riding through Jerusalem was that we also who dwell in the isles of the sea might know Him and reverence Him as King of kings and Lord of lords." -- C.H. Spurgeon commenting on Matthew 21:9 in Devotional Classics of C.H. Spurgeon, p. 86But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. (Hebrews 1:8)
We have now reached that wonderful part of Holy Scripture which is found in the epistle to the Hebrews. Fully to understand it we ought to study closely the Book of Leviticus. Diamonds only will cut diamonds; the Word of God is its own expositor; the New Testament is the key of the old.
The epistle opens with the declaration that whatsoever was communicated by the prophets was spoken by God. He spoke whatsoever was uttered by his prophets. The Scriptures are very jealous on this subject; how different from the language of many who seem desirous to exclude God from being the author of his own word!
God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Ours is the clearest of all revelations. In Jesus we see far more of God than in all the teachings of the prophets.)
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; The priest stood while he performed service, and only sat down when his work was done. Jesus enthroned in glory enjoys the honours of his finished work.)
Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? But he does say this to Christ in the second Psalm.) And again, (speaking to Solomon as the type of Christ in the Second Book of Samuel vii. 14), I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
And again, (in the ninety-seventh Psalm), when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. (Or "worship him all ye gods," Jesus is by nature infinitely superior to the noblest created beings, for he is essentially God, and to be worshipped as Lord of all.)
And of the angels (in Psalm civ. 4) he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. But unto the Son he saith, (Psalm xlv. 6,7), Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. (Angels are servants and not kings, they fly upon the divine errands like flames of fire, but they do not sway a sceptre, neither have they a throne existing for ever and ever. Jesus is the anointed king, and though we share in the anointing yet is he far above us. Christ is infinitely greater than Christians. We are right glad to have it so.)
And (again we read in Psalm cii. 25-27), Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. (Since the Messiah is thus described as immutable and eternal he must be divine, and to deny the Godhead of the Saviour is a deadly error. Dr. Owen most comfortingly remarks: -- "Whatever our changes may be, inward or outward, yet Christ changing not, our eternal condition is secured, and relief provided against all present troubles and miseries. The immutability and eternity of Christ are the spring of our consolation and security in every condition. Such is the frailty of the nature of man, and such the perishing condition of all created things, that none can ever obtain the least stable consolation but what ariseth from an interest in the omnipotency, sovereignty, and eternity of Jesus Christ.") (Hebrews 1:1-12) -- Spurgeon's Devotional BibleBut ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel. (Hebrews 12:22-24)
"Whereas, we all came into these parts of America with one and the same end and aim, to advance the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to enjoy the liberties of the Gospel in purity and peace." -- The New England Confederation, May 19, 1643
The roots of liberty and limited government are in the Protestant Reformation. We believe the key to the maintenance of liberty and limited government are to be found in the Scottish covenanting struggle.
"I do sincerely desire to put together a formidable legal team in the future, Lord willing, that will not only seek to show in the international courts of law that America has broken this SLC (Solemn League and Covenant), but that the damages have been enormous to the Cause of Christ. My hope, and prayer, is that our lawyers will show the validity and binding nature of this covenant upon America and other dominions of the King, once executed by him, in his official binding capacity, and that the Declaration of Independence (among other treaties) were covenant breaking documents." -- A member of the RPNA
The question of Paul, Is Christ divided? is one to which professing Christians have not given sufficient heed, and the evil consequences are abundantly apparent.
It was deemed essential to the salvation of men that their Redeemer should possess the powers at once of a prophet, a priest, and a king. These offices, while essentially distinct, are necessarily and inseparably connected with one another. Such a union has been by some utterly denied; and its denial has laid foundation for some capital errors, which have exerted a pernicious influence on the Christian church. By others it has been criminally overlooked; and the neglect with which it has been treated has occasioned vague and conflicting conceptions regarding the great work of man's deliverance from sin and wrath by the mediation of the Son of God.
If, as we presume will be readily admitted, the whole of Christ's offices are necessary to the salvation of fallen man, it follows that they are all essential to the character of the Saviour, and that, of course, we can not suppose him to have existed for a moment without any one of them, as this would suppose him to have been, for the time at least, no Saviour. -- William SymingtonBriefly stated, where Christ is demoted or limited, His Kingdom and crown rights are limited and demoted. There is then a shift of sovereignty from God to man, which means the triumph of the state. The state as the new sovereign becomes god walking on earth, and the result is the rapid death of all freedom. -- R.J. Rushdoony
Traditionally, law was never construed as legalist. It was always construed as a result of covenant. If we can define the word covenant as bond, that lovely four letter word, b-o-n-d, then it's a relationship, it's a solidarity with God or with another person. And from that relationship flows duty. So we can think of convent as that marvelous combination of promise and duty. And so I really see law as a response to a relationship. -- Joseph Kickasola
4. The magistracy is ordained by God
With regard to the function of magistrates, the Lord has not only declared that he approves and is pleased with it, but, moreover has strongly recommended it to us by the very honourable titles which he has conferred upon it. To mention a few. When those who bear the office of magistrate are called gods, let no one suppose that there is little weight in that appellation. It is thereby intimated that they have a commission from God, that they are invested with divine authority and, in fact, represent the person of God, as whose substitutes they in a manner act. This is not a quibble of mine, but is the interpretation of Christ. "If Scriptures" says He, "called them gods to whom the word of God came." What is this but that the business was committed to them by Gods to serve him in their office, and (as Moses and Jehoshaphat said to the judges whom they were appointing over each of the cities of Judah) to exercise judgement, not for man, but for God? To the same effect Wisdom affirms, by the mouth of Solomon, "By me kings reigns and princes decree Justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth," (Prov. 8: 15, 16.) For it is just as if it had been said, that it is not owing to human perverseness that supreme power on earth is lodged in kings and other governors, but by Divine Providence, and the holy decree of Him to whom it has seemed good so to govern the affairs of men, since he is present, and also presides in enacting laws and exercising judicial equity. This Paul also plainly teaches when he enumerates offices of rule among the gifts of God, which, distributed variously, according to the measure of grace, ought to be employed by the servants of Christ for the edification of the Church, (Rom. 12: 8.) In that place, however, he is properly speaking of the senate of grave men who were appointed in the primitive Church to take charge of public discipline. This office, in the Epistle to the Corinthians he calls "kuberneseis", governments, (1 Cor. 12: 28.) Still, as we see that civil power has the same end in view, there can be no doubt that he is recommending every kind of just government. He speaks much more clearly when he comes to a proper discussion of the subject. For he says that "there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God;" that rulers are the ministers of God, "not a terror to good works, but to the evil," (Rom. 13: 1, 3.) To this we may add the examples of saints, some of whom held the offices of kings, as David, Josiah, and Hezekiah; others of governors, as Joseph and Daniel; others of civil magistrates among a free people, as Moses, Joshua and the Judges. Their functions were expressly approved by the Lord. Wherefore no man can doubt that civil authority is in the sight of God, not only sacred and lawful, but the most sacred and by far the most honourable, of all stations in mortal life. [Emphasis added. Current events ((September 11)) evidence that "all stations in mortal life" includes the Evangelist and the Gospel Minister.] -- John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion (Beveridge translation) IV:20:4In the final analysis, all modern ills, spiritual and temporal, are traceable to our continuing departure from the principles of the Second Reformation. . . . In particular, I am convinced that the Lord will not bless a church at peace with his enemies. Our departure from truth has led to our undernourished condition as a church; truth, as Thornwell argued, is the only food that the soul can digest.
It does no good to blame society or the church for our deficiencies before the Lord because Christ holds men, not churches and states, accountable. In the words of Hugh Miller, "Churches, however false and detestable, are never to be summoned to the bar of judgment. . . . To Christ, as his head and king, must every man render an account."
The great heresy of our times is that all men are children of God. Those within the church have lost their identity as a people of God, united in spirit and purpose. We have adopted the half-truths of our fathers for which Judah faced punishment: "Because they have despised the law of the Lord, and have not kept his commandments, and their lies caused them to err, after which their fathers have walked" (Amos 2:4b). Nevertheless, Christ loves his church, and he will see to it that his bride is prepared (Ephesians 5:27) for the great banquet. Base on the history of God's people, the needed corrections will result from either prayer or persecution, leading the people to renew their covenant promises. Let us pray that God's kingdom come, and let us covenant to fulfill our obligations to be his people. When persecution comes, let us pray that we would stand as firm as did the Scottish Covenanters. When covenanting comes, let us praise the Lord, for only in him will we stand firm. Let us ever strive to make it possible for our children to utter one of James Nisbet's praises, "O my soul! Bless and praise the Lord that I was born in a land where the glad tidings of the everlasting gospel are published and pressed with so much purity and plainness." This should be our prayer, "Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved" (Psalm 80:3). -- Edwin Nesbit Moore, from the conclusion to Our Covenant HeritageCharles Spurgeon on the apostasy in the Presbyterian Church in Scotland in 1870:
"In the same establishment may be found believers in nearly every dogma of the Popish creed, who nevertheless have declared their faith in articles which are distinctly Calvinistic; and now last, and, to our minds, most sorrowful of all, it comes out that there are men to be found among Caledonia's once sternly truthful sons who can occupy the pulpits and the manses of an orthodox Presbyterian church, and yet oppose her ancient confession of faith. Our complaint is in each case, not that the men changed their views, and threw up their former creeds, but that having done so they did not at once quit the office of minister to the community whose faith they could no longer uphold; their fault is not that they differed, but that, differing, they sought an office of which the prime necessity is agreement. All the elements of the lowest kind of knavery meet in the evil which we now denounce. Treachery is never more treacherous than when it leads a man to stab at a doctrine which he has solemnly engaged to uphold, and for the maintenance of which he receives a livelihood. The office of minister would never wittingly be entrusted by any community to a person who would use it for the overthrow of the principles upon which the community was founded. Such conduct would be suicidal. A sincere belief of the church's creed was avowedly or by implication a part of the qualification which helped the preacher to his stipend, and when that qualification ceases the most vital point of the compact between him and his church is infringed, and he is bound in honor to relinquish an office which he can no longer honestly fulfill." -- Charles Spurgeon, "Ministers Sailing Under False Colours", Sword and Trowel, February 1870, quoted by John W. Robbins, February 10, 2006
It is a poor and pitiful kind of knowledge, to know many loose parcels, and broken members of truth, without knowing the whole, or the place and the relations which they have to the rest. To know letters and not syllables, or syllables and not words, or words and not sentences, or sentences and not the scope of the discourse, are all but an unprofitable knowledge. -- Richard Baxter (I:269)
Apparently, in Richard Baxter we have an example of the Armenian being unable to stand publicly for Covenanted Reformation, yet his private persona wrote A HOLY COMMONWEALTH, and his unpublished papers show that he continued to recommend the work to associates after his public repudiation.
Our Triune God has ordained that authority, power, and leadership devolves to those who know the most Truth (the Apostle Paul, Saint Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin, The Scots Worthies . . . ). Preeminent among those is the Lord Christ, the God Man, Our Righteousness. (John 1:1-18; Matthew 19:30; Matthew 28:18-20; Isaiah 49:7; Colossians 1:16-19; Colossians 2:9,10; Hebrews 12:1,2; Revelations 5:1-14; Revelation 19:11-15; Revelation 20:11-15; Revelation 22:12, and so forth, and so on.)
Examples follow of notable theologians who were, or are, unable to attain to Covenanted Reformation in their public persona. It is not to be inferred that they did not prescribe to the Covenanted Reformation in their private persona, or that their work is not of value to Covenanted Reformation. To the contrary, some of their work is of exceptional value to those working toward a Third Reformation. Nor is it to be inferred that they did not honor the Reformed Presbyterian Testimony of Covenanted Reformation in their private persona. (We feel that in most cases they may have decided, in historical perspective, that Covenanted Reformation was unattainable and unacceptable in a fallen world. -- sk):
Richard Baxter (had a blind spot in his understanding of the Doctrine of Justification and was not selected to the Westminster Assembly of Divines, yet wrote A HOLY COMMONWEALTH)
John Owen
Jonathan Edwards
James Thornwell
C.H. Spurgeon
Charles Hodges
Gordon Haddon Clark (subscribed to the "American Version (1789)" of the Westminster Confession of Faith.)
John W. Robbins
D. James Kennedy
R.C. Sproul
D.L. Moody
Billy Sunday
Billy GrahamIf I profess with the loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the Word of God except precisely that little point which the world and the devil are at that moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly I may be professing Him. Where the battle rages, there the loyalty of the soldier is proven; and to be steady on all the battlefront besides is mere flight and disgrace if he flinches at that point. -- Martin Luther (quoted by The Trinity Foundation)
"A Theological Interpretation of American History"
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrr9chc.html#stiahisAn Introduction to the Covenanted Reformation
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrr9chc.html#intrcvtdrefThe thing to be done? Apparently, pickup where David Steele (1803-1887) left off with the Reformed Presbytery (America).
It has been true from the beginning of the world, that obedience is better than any sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22,) and is the parent of all virtues. -- John Calvin commenting on Genesis 4:2, Calvin's Commentary on Genesis, p. 118
The Scottish Covenanting Struggle, Alexander Craighead, and the Mecklenburg Declaration
THE COVENANTED REFORMATION OF SCOTLAND SHORT TITLE LISTING (additions and alterations in progress)
Chapter 9 (part 5) Related WebLinks
An Introduction to the Covenanted Reformation
Contents: Chapter 9, "Corporate Faithfulness and Sanctification" (parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), interactive
Combined Interactive Contents for The Web Edition of Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal
And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. (Matthew 21:9)
To me it is enough to say that black is not white, and man's tyranny and foolishness is not God's perfect ordinance. -- John Knox
God hath work to do in this world; and to desert it because of its difficulties and entanglements, is to cast off His authority. It is not enough that we be just, that we be righteous, and walk with God in holiness; but we must also serve our generation as David did before he fell asleep. -- John Owen
"The best course for nations and states is to `kiss the Son' (Psa. 2:12), and to embrace Christ and his religion; to side with Christ, and to own his cause in the world. His side will prove the stronger side at last. Happy are we if Christ honours us so much as to use our help to fight his battle `against the might' (Judg. 5:23). True religion in a state is as the main pillar of a house and the post of a tent that upholds all. So also for families, let Christ be the chief governor of the family. And let every one be as a house of Christ, to dwell familiarly in, and to rule. Where Christ is, all happiness must follow. If Christ goes, all will go. Where Christ's government, in his ordinances and his Spirit, is, there all subordinate government will prosper. Religion inspires life and grace into all other things. All other virtues without it are but as a fair picture without a head. Where Christ's laws are written in the heart, there all other good laws are best obeyed. None despise man's law but those that despise Christ's first. Nemo humanam auctoritatem contemnit, nisi qui divinam prius contempsit (No none despises human authority unless he first despises divine authority). Of all persons, a man guided by Christ is the best; and of all creatures in the world, a man guided merely by will and affection, next to the devil, is the worst. The happiness of weaker things stands in being ruled by stronger. It is best for a blind man to be guided by him that has sight. It is best for sheep, and other feckless creatures, to be guided by man. And it is happiest for man to be guided by Christ, because his government is so victorious that it frees us from the fear and danger of our greatest enemies, and tends to bring us to the greatest happiness that our nature is capable of. This should make us rejoice when Christ reigns in us. When Solomon was crowned, the people rejoiced so that the city rang (1 Kings 1:45). Much more should we rejoice in Christ our king....
Briefly stated, where Christ is demoted or limited, His Kingdom and crown rights are limited and demoted. There is then a shift of sovereignty from God to man, which means the triumph of the state. The state as the new sovereign becomes god walking on earth, and the result is the rapid death of all freedom. -- R.J. Rushdoony
If I profess with loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of truth of God except precisely that little point which the world and the devil are at the moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly I may be professing Christ. Where the battle rages, there the loyalty of the soldier is proved and to be steady on all the battlefield besides is mere flight and disgrace if he flinches at that one point. -- Martin Luther
And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him. (Acts 28:30,31)
A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? (Jeremiah 5:30,31) See the annotation in
The Reformation Study Bible.
My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
When blindness and boldness, ignorance and arrogance, weakness and willfulness, meet together in men, it renders them odious to God, burdensome in society, dangerous in their counsels, disturbers of better purposes, intractable and incapable of better direction, miserable in the issue. Where Christ shows his gracious power in weakness, he does it by letting men understand themselves so far as to breed humility, and magnify God's love to such as they are. He does it as a preservative against discouragements from weakness, to bring men into a less distance from grace, as an advantage to poverty of spirit, rather than greatness of condition and parts, which yield to corrupt nature, fuel for pride. Christ refuses none for weakness of parts, that none should be discouraged, but accepts none for greatness, that none should be lifted up with that which is of so little reckoning with God. It is no great matter how dull the scholar be when Christ takes upon him to be the teacher, who, as he prescribes what to understand, so he gives understanding itself, even to the simplest." -- Richard Sibbes
Pride setteth up the wisdom of a foolish man against the infinite wisdom of God; it makes men presume to judge their Judge, and judge his laws, before they understand them; and to quarrel with all that they find unsuitable to their own conceits; and say, How improbable is this or that! and how can these things be? . . . Proud men think they could mend God's word, and they could better have ordered matters in the world, and for the church, and for themselves, and for their friends, than the providence of God hath done. -- Richard Baxter
Take heed of pride, which will make you dote upon your own conceits, and cause you to slight the weightiest reasons that are brought by others, for your conviction. And if once you have espoused an error, it will engage all your wit, and zeal, and diligence to maintain it; it will make you uncharitable; and furious against all that cross you in your way; and so make you either persecutors (if you stand on the higher ground,) or sect leaders, or church dividers, and turbulent and censorious, if you are on the lower ground. There is very great reason in Paul's advice for the choice of a bishop, 1 Tim. iii. 6, "Not a novice; lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. . . ." -- Richard Baxter
It is amazing to observe how vast a man's intellectual attainments may be, and yet how little he may know of the grace of God. -- J.C. Ryle "The Fallibility of Ministers" in Warning to the Churches, pp. 93-121.
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8)
Where two or three have gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst. -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 18:20)
A society that ignores Absolute Truth (Life), will become a victim of Falsehood (Destruction and Death) -- will experience its choice. Selfishness may blind the mind to the obvious mechanism that simple logic should forewarns us of -- the inevitable consequence. We get exactly what we choose. Tragedy did not befall us on September 11, 2001. We have been choosing Falsehood in the nation for many years, and we got a graphic experience of what we have chosen.
This is a draft copy. Question marks indicate data that must be verified. Corrections or additions would be appreciated.
Titles with authors appearing in all caps are published by Still Waters Revival Books. Annotation may be found at their web site. Approximately 837 of their publications are listed (11/28/01). Most of these 837 titles and over 2,000 additional titles are now available on Still Waters Revival Books two Bookshelf series of CD-ROMs.
Puritan Bookshelf 32 CD Series
Reformation Bookshelf 30 CD Set (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
RPNA Documents on Distributed Proofreading
The following short title listing now includes over 300 additional titles and running titles with links to free page-image e-text available in Early English Books Online (EEBO) (9/8/01). EEBO is an expensive subscription database available at some large research libraries with an interest in early English books. See the links below to learn more about this source of e-text.
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Annotation for some of the following titles may be found elsewhere in THE WEB EDITION OF BIBLICAL COUNSEL: RESOURCES FOR RENEWAL, in particular, Chapter 9 (part 1.) Use the single-sight search features to find annotation.
ABERNETHIE, THOMAS (Jesuit turned Covenanter), Abjuration of Popery (1638). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #15, ISBN: 0921148941 9780921148944
Acton, John E., History of Freedom, and Other Essays, 1907.
Aiken, A.S., J.M. Adair, A Biographical Sketch of the Rev. John Cuthbertson, the first Reformed Presbyterian minister in America, from 1751 to 1791, 1878.
Aikman, James, Annals of the persecution in Scotland: from the restoration to the revolution, 1842 (Edinburgh: Hugh Paton, 1842).
Aikman, James, An historical account of covenanting in Scotland, 1848, ISBN: 0524046662 9780524046661, ATLA 1990-1293
Aiton, J., The life and times of Alexander Henderson, giving a history of the second reformation of the Church of Scotland, and of the covenanters, during the reign of Charles I. 1836
Alethes, Anesiomastix: vindication of the principles and position of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, 1859
*ALEXANDER, JAMES W., Family Worship: A Biblical Duty, 1847. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #22, ISBN: 0921148143 9780921148142. Alternate title: Thoughts on Family Worship (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, 1990, 1847). ISBN: 1573580813 9781573580816
Alexander, John, History of the National Reform Movement, 1893
Alexander, Robert, A Covenanter's reply to a jury summons
Allen, Frank E., The place of the Christian in present day politics, 1916
Allen, John, State churches and the Kingdom of Christ, 1853, ISBN: 0524069751 9780524069752. The Bible in our Public Schools
Allen, R.C., Civil Government: Harmony of Nature and Revelation, 1918
Allen, R.C., Rights Human and Divine in Civil Government, 1903
Allen, R.C., The State and the Kingdom
The American Christian Expositor 1831-1833
America for Christ 1946 (Topeka, KS: Christian Amendment Movement).
AMES, WILLIAM, A Fresh Suit Against Human Ceremonies in God's Worship, 1633. Found in THE WORKS OF THE REVEREND AND FAITFUL MINSTER OF CHRIST, WILLIAM AMES. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #9 and Reformation Bookshelf CD #19. Also available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Five, CD #25.
Anderson, George, A reinforcement of the reasons proving that the stage is an unchristian diversion. Or, a vindication of the appendix to the use and abuse of diversions, a sermon on Luke xix. 13. In answer to the remarks of an anonymous author. By the Revd George Anderson V.D.M. author of the sermon and appendix. Edinburgh, 1733, 152 pp. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW121133839)
ANDERSON, GEORGE, The Use and Abuse of Diversions (1733) Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #22, ISBN: 0921148143 9780921148142 OCLC. Also available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Five, CD #25.
ANDERSON, JAMES, Ladies of the Covenant, 1851. (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #10, ISBN: 0921148852 9780921148852.
ANDERSON, JOHN, A Catechism, Setting Forth the Principles of Public Covenanting, 1889. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #17, ISBN: 0921148984 9780921148982.
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Chapter 9 (part 5)
Corporate Faithfulness and
Sanctification
But seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you. (Matthew 6:33 YLTHB)
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 20:25-28)
This was the Lord's public claiming of authority over Israel. He was the son of David, and so He was by natural right the King of the Jews. If He had taken possession of His own, He would have been sitting on the throne of the chosen dynasty of David by right of birth. Also as the Messiah, the Christ, He was the King of His people Israel. Concerning Him it had been said by the prophet, "Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold! thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass" (Zechariah 9:9). Our Lord Jesus literally came to Zion in this way. As King He rode to His capital and entered His palace. In His priestly royalty the Son of God went to His Father's house, to the temple of sacrifice and sovereignty. Among the tribes of Israel He is seen to be "One chosen out of the people," whom the Lord had given to be a leader and commander for the people. They might afterwards choose Barabbas and cry that they had no king but Caesar, yet Jesus was their King, as Pilate reminded them when he said, "Shall I crucify your king?" And also His cross declared, it, bearing the legal inscription, "This is Jesus the King of the Jews." Before His trial and condemnation He had put in a public claim to the rights and prerogatives of Zion's king, whom God has set on His holy hill. Would to God all fully recognized our Lord's kingdom, yielding to His sway! Oh, that you would bow before Him, and put your trust in Him! Part of His intent in riding through Jerusalem was that we also who dwell in the isles of the sea might know Him and reverence Him as King of kings and Lord of lords." -- C.H. Spurgeon commenting on Matthew 21:9 in Devotional Classics of C.H. Spurgeon, p. 86
"If Christ's judgment shall be victorious, then popery, being an opposite frame, set up by the wit of man to maintain stately idleness, must fall. And it is fallen already in the hearts of those on whom the light of Christ has shone. It is a lie, and founded on a lie, on the infallible judgment of a man subject to sin and error. When that which is taken for a principle of truth becomes a principle of error, the more reliance on it, the more danger there is." -- Richard Sibbes
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)
God be merciful unto us, and bless us: and cause his face to shine upon us: That they way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. (Psalms 67:1,2)
The Scottish Covenanting Struggle, Alexander Craighead, and the Mecklenburg Declaration
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THE COVENANTED REFORMATION OF SCOTLAND SHORT TITLE LISTING (additions and alterations in progress)
See the Theological Notes, "The Greatness of God," at 1 Chronicles 29:11 in The Reformation Study Bible.
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or [whether] I speak of myself.
He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
Did not Moses give you the law, and [yet] none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me? -- Jesus Christ (John 7:16b-19)
"The Christ is the only One truly called. . . . The flesh has always struggled against Him, as we see when we survey the history of God's people. The struggle was especially acute at Golgotha." -- S.G. De Graaf
Individuals can not avoid accountability for the actions of the Corporate Body of State. They (the One) must vote Truth and Self-Denial, or the Corporate Body of State (the Many) will fall victim to Destruction and Death.
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The Puritan Bookshelf was discontinued as of December 7, 2004. However, the CDs may be found in libraries, and in the used book trade. The set is a useful research index. Some of the titles in the Puritan Bookself Set appear in other bookshelf CD set published by Still Waters Revival Books and in The Amazing Christian Library CD set.
Each CD contain from 10,000 to 20,000 pages. There are about 2,000 titles in this library collection, about 3,000 counting articles and tracts.
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Cuthbertson was sent out from Scotland in 1751 and ministered as a Reformed Presbyterian until 1782, when he joined the union with the Associate Presbyterian Church, which formed the Associate Reformed Church. He ministered in the ARC until his death in 1791.
Annals of the persecution in Scotland, from the Restoration to the Revolution
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The Life and Times of Alexander Henderson: Giving a History of the Second Reformation of the Church of Scotland, and of the Covenanters, During the Reign of Charles I
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First printed in 1847 by the Presbyterian Board of Education.
"No minister in our church was a more accomplished scholar. The pulpit was his appropriate sphere." -- Charles Hodge
"It would be almost impossible to overemphasis the importance of daily family worship. It is a blessed privilege for those who have known it as children and/or adults. It is foundational to any lasting revival or reformation. It is a duty commanded by God in Scripture, and to neglect it is, without a doubt, sinful. The Westminster Divines made it clear, in their amazing Directory for Family Worship, that obstinacy in the sin of neglecting family worship should lead where there are faithful elders to the head of the offending house being `suspended and debarred from the Lord's supper.' This book gives the nature, warrant, and history of family worship in easy to read large print." -- SWRB
"The author's goal is `extending the domestic worship of God's people and especially in arousing the children of the covenant to honor the God of their fathers.' To fulfill this purpose, Alexander traces family worship from Eden on through the Old and New Testaments and church history. The universal voice of the Church, in its best periods, has been in favor of family worship. . . .' He demonstrates that family worship is a means of intellectual improvement: `True piety improves the understanding. . . .' " -- Robert H. Duvall
http://www.covenanter.org/CivilGovt/alexanderjurysummons.htm
The rationale for the Christian Amendment Movement.
"A sermon on Luke 19:13: `And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.' Contains two appendices showing that the stage in particular is an unchristian diversion. Commenting on the modern equivalent of the stage (and the movie theater could be included here also), giving us an example of how "the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light,' Postman writes,
Television is, after all, a form of graven imagery far more alluring than a golden calf. I suspect (though I have no external evidence of it) that Catholic objections to Bishop Fulton Sheen's theatrical performances on television (of several years back) sprang from the impression that viewers were misdirecting their devotions, away from God and toward Bishop Sheen, whose piercing eyes, awesome cape and stately tones were as close a resemblance to a deity as charisma allows. Television's strongest point is that it brings personalities into our hearts, not abstractions into our heads. That is why `CBS programs about the universe were called Walter Cronkite's Universe.' One would think that the grandeur of the universe needs no assistance from Walter Cronkite. One would think wrong. CBS knows that Walter Cronkite plays better on television than the Milky Way. And Jimmy Swaggart plays better than God. For God exists only in our minds (please disregard Postman's theologically imprecise language in referring to God--RB), whereas Swaggert is there, to be seen, admired, adorned. Which is why he is the star of the show. And why Billy Graham is a celebrity, and why Oral Roberts has his own university, and why Robert Schuller has a crystal cathedral all to himself. If I am not mistaken, the word for this is blasphemy." (Amusing Ourselves to Death, p 123.)
"Anderson's book (of 224 pages) gives more insight into this very pertinent, pressing and prevalent subject. Are you of the spirit of the Psalmist when he declares, `I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.' (Ps. 101:3)? If not, why not?" -- SWRB
"Memoirs of distinguished Scottish female characters, embracing the period of the covenant and the persecution. The introduction notes the importance of the lives of these courageous women, when it states: `They have especially by the magnanimity with which they suffered in the cause of truth, emphatically taught us the important principle that we are in all things and at all times to do what is right; and as to the disapprobation, opposition, and persecution of men, in whatever way manifested, or to whatever extent, we are to let that take its chance, a principle, the importance of which it is difficult to over-estimate; which lies at the foundation of all that is great and good in character; which has enabled the greatest and the best men, by the blessing of God, to achieve the great purposes they have formed for advancing the highest interests of mankind, and upon which it is necessary for the good soldier of Christ to act in every age, in an age in which the church enjoys tranquillity, as well as when she suffers persecution.' Samuel Rutherford's (and others) correspondence with these exceptional Christian women is noted throughout. 494 pages of soul-stirring history!" -- SWRB
ANDERSON, JOHN, A Sermon Against Occasional Hearing. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951.
ANDERSON, JOHN, Alexander and Rufus; or a Series of Dialogues on Church Communion, in Two Parts. Part 1: Vindication of Scriptural Church Communion in Opposition to Latitudinarian Schemes. Part 2: Defence of the Communion Maintained in the Secession Church. (1862) Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951.
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. (Rom. 16:17)"John Calvin listed the doctrine of the sacraments as the third most important element, in cataloguing his four major areas of concern, regarding Christianity and the ecclesiastical Reformation of his day, writing,
If it be inquired, then, by what things chiefly the Christian religion has a standing existence amongst us, and maintains its truth, it will be found that the following two not only occupy the principal place, but comprehend under them all the other parts, and consequently the whole substance of Christianity: this is, a knowledge, first, of the mode in which God is duly worshipped; and, secondly, of the source from which salvation is to be obtained. When these are kept out of view, though we may glory in the name Christians, our profession is empty and vain. After these come the sacraments and the government of the church... (The Necessity of Reforming the Church [Presbyterian Heritage Publications, 1544, reprinted 1995], p. 15)."Second Reformation thought on church communion is clearly echoed in the words of the Reformed Presbytery, in 1876, when they declared,
In this age of boasted charity, but really 'detestable neutrality and indifferency,' it is an irksome and painful task, but a duty, thus to bear testimony against churches, in which are to be found, no doubt, many precious sons and daughters of the Lord Almighty. But personal piety never was, nor possibly can be, the condition of fellowship in the visible church. To think so, and say so, is one of the most popular delusions of the present day. It puts the supposed pious man, speaking his experience, in the place of God, speaking his sovereign will in the Bible. This is the height of impiety. (Act, Declaration, and Testimony for the Whole of Our Covenanted Reformation, p. 175)."These testimonies remain true today (and maybe even more so), as the close communion doctrine of the Reformation continues to be much misunderstood and even more maligned. The false ecumenists (and theological egalitarians and pluralists) of our day continue to batter away at this foundation of the Reformation doctrine of the church -- while even many of those that profess to be the heirs of the Reformation are found to be ignorant regarding this point. Any doctrine of communion which does not take into account the biblical command to `be of one mind' (cf. Rom. 15:6, 2 Cor. 13:11, Phil. 1:27, Phil. 2:2, 1 Pet. 3:8) at a corporate, visible level is skewed from the beginning. In short, latitudinarian schemes of open communion (which only include the so-called `essentials' of the faith) are schismatic (i.e. if we do not confuse `schism' with `separation').
confuse 'schism' with 'separation.' They are not the same thing. John Brown, of Haddington, states, 'that schism in scripture, chiefly, if not solely, represents alienation of affection, and disagreement among those who continue the same joint attendance on the ordinances of the gospel,' 1 Cor. 12:25; 1:10. Augustine said, 'It is not a different faith makes schismatics, but a broken society of communion.' In no place, in the Bible, does the word 'schism' appear to signify 'visible separation.' Error in doctrine, corruption in worship and tyranny in discipline, render separation unavoidable, to escape the sin of schism. Your conception of what constitutes 'schism' is that of Rome. If 'schism' is 'separation;' and 'There is no precedent for schism [re: separation] in the Bible;' then, on what basis did Protestants leave Rome? Every Reformer owned that Rome is, in some sense, a Church of Christ. After all, that man of sin is seated in the 'temple of God,' as they taught (emphases added)."Schismatic schemes promoting open communion (of which paedocommunion is presently at the head), attempt to `dumb down' (to a greater or lesser degree) the requirements for partaking at the Lord's table. Loose and latitudinarian schemes of communion lead to churches that stand for little -- or nothing -- over time; while a Scripturally regulated close communion tends to the exact opposite end.
Because the Churches take not care, that Ministers be savoury and gracious; from Steermen all Apostasie and rottenness begin. O if the Lord would arise and purge his House in Scotland! As for Church-members, they ought to be holy; and though all baptized be actu primo members, yet such as remain habitually ignorant after admonition, are to be cast out, and though they be not cast out certainly, as paralytick or rottened members cannot discharge the functions of life: So those that are scandalous, ignorant, malignant, unsound in faith, lose their rights of Suffrages in election of Officers, and are to be debarred from the Seals. Nor can we defend our sinful practise in this: it were our wisdom to repent of our taking in the Malignant party, who shed the blood of the people of God, and obstructed the work of God, into places of Trust in the Church State, and the Army, contrary to our Covenants, they continuing still Enemies (Survey of the Survey, p. 373)."This is confirmed throughout The Acts of the General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland, From the Year 1638 to the Year 1649 Inclusive. Here is a partial list of offences recorded in The Acts for which people were disciplined: innovations in worship; neglecting daily family worship; Sabbath breaking; covenant refusing, covenant breaking and speaking against the national covenants; Arminianism; celebrating man-ordained holydays (e.g. Christmass); familiar fellowship with those excommunicated; promoting, countenancing, hearing or accepting false church government and unlawful ministers (whether Popish, Episcopal or sectarian [Independent]); slander; contumacy, etc.
The catholic church comprehends all that profess the true religion. There is a lawful and necessary division of it into sections in respect of local situation. But when a number of people, bearing the Christian name, combine together as a distinct society, for the purpose of maintaining and propagating doctrines and practices, which, instead of belonging to the true religion, are contrary to it; they ought not, considered as such a combination, to be called a lawful section of the catholic church (i.e. constitutionally, according to their public character and profession -- RB). It is not denied, that they belong to the catholic church (in as far as they, as individuals, profess the truth--RB); but it is denied, that there ought to be any such section or division in it. Thus, there ought to be no section of the catholic church, having for the peculiar end of its distinct subsistence, the support of episcopal hierarchy, unknown in the Scripture, of the propagation of antipaedobaptism, or of anti-scriptural doctrine, in opposition to that of God's election, redemption, effectual calling and the conservation of his people, as delivered in the scripture; or for the support of ways and means of divine worship not found in Scripture. If the catholic visible church were brought to a suitable discharge of her duty, she would abolish all such sections. But no society ought to be called such an unlawful section, while it can be shown that it subsists as a separate society for no other end, than for the maintaining of something in the doctrine, worship or government of the church which belongs to the Christian religion as delivered in the word of God, or for exhibiting a testimony against prevailing errors and corruptions which the scripture requires the catholic church to condemn. Such a profession of any party of Christians is no sectarian profession; and a union with them is not a sectarian, but properly a Christian union; and, being cordial and sincere, is a union in Christ; and communion upon the ground of this union is truly Christian communion. On the other hand, however much of our holy religion any body of Christians hold in common with others, and however many of them we may charitably judge to be saints, yet while their distinguishing profession is contrary to the word of God, communion with them, as a body so distinguished, is sectarian communion; as it implies a union with them in that which ought to be rejected by the whole catholic church (pp. 10-11, emphases added)."Commenting on `Alexander's' latitudinarian contention that Calvin would have tolerated Arminians and idolaters at the Lord's table (which together comprise the two main areas of Calvin's concern for ecclesiastical Reformation, as cited at the head of this review), `Rufus' replies,
Considering that the Arminian scheme includes some of the most pernicious errors of Popery, how reproachful it is to the memory of Calvin, to call such a base proposal, his plan revived and prosecuted? Did Mr. Calvin ever speak of independent churches in the one church of Christ? Or of promoting union, by holding sacramental communion with the professed teachers of false doctrine, as every Arminian teacher is, or with the professed defenders of superstition in the worship of God? By no means (Alexander and Rufus, p. 159)."Furthermore, it is a well documented fact that the Genevan Presbytery of Calvin's day, in 1536, sought to excommunicate anyone who would not swear an oath to uphold the Reformed doctrine as it was set forth in their Confession of Faith.
Since the evangelical faith had only recently been preached in the city, and there were still many Romanists, the ministers also urged excommunication on the grounds of failure to confess the faith. The Confession of faith, which all the citizens and inhabitants of Geneva... must promise to keep and to hold had been presented to the Council on 10 November 1536. Let the members of the Council be the first to subscribe and then the citizens, 'in order to recognize those in harmony with the Gospel and those loving rather to be of the kingdom of the pope than of the kingdom of Jesus Christ.' Those who would not subscribe were to be excommunicated (John Calvin: A Biography, p. 63, emphases added)."Moreover, those who would not submit to "Calvin's" close communion were not only proceeded against with negative ecclesiastical sanctions, but they came under negative civil sanctions also.
John Calvin, during the First Reformation, showed that he supported the concept of Covenanted Reformation by requiring all the residents of Geneva to take an oath in support of the Reformation. The 'Register of the Council of 24' of Geneva notes as follows:"Now, it should be obvious to those who know the commandments of God that an honest man cannot swear an oath to uphold a confession that he does not believe. To do so, even if the man disagrees with only one point of the confession, is to violate both the third and ninth commandments -- and to play the Jesuit (see the Westminster Larger Catechism on the duties required and the sins forbidden concerning the third and ninth commandments; these can be found as questions and answers 112, 113, 144, and 145). Such false swearing is also, by definition, perjury (I wonder how many perjured officers reside in Presbyterian and Reformed churches today?). To encourage others to so swear is subornation to perjury. These are all serious sins in themselves and all worthy of excommunication and civil penalties -- as the Genevan Reformers rightly taught and practiced.
12 November 1537. It was reported that yesterday the people who had not yet made their oath to the reformation were asked to do so, street by street; whilst many came, many others did not do so. No one came from the German quarter. It was decided that they should be commanded to leave the city if they did not wish to swear to the reformation (Scribner, Bob and Pamela Johnston. 1993. The Reformation in Germany and Switzerland, Cambridge University Press, p. 138, emphases added).
The term sectarian, the favorite watch-word of this author, tends to divert the attention from the matter in dispute. The question is, whether a church's refusing to have sacramental communion with such as openly avow their opposition to one or more articles of her scriptural profession has such effects as are now mentioned? Does this refusal break up the unity of the church at large? By no means. The truths of God's word constitute the bond of unity in the catholic church; so far as they are publicly professed and preserved in the doctrine, worship, and government of the several particular churches. Hence it is evident, that what breaks up the peace of the catholic church, is not the faithfulness of particular churches in refusing, but their laxness in granting sacramental communion to the avowed opposers of undoubted truths of God's word, as exhibited in the public profession of any of the churches, every instance of this laxness tending to weaken the bond of their union. Does refusing sacramental communion with the avowed opposers of the truths of God, publicly professed by a particular church, chill the warmth of love to the catholic church? surely no: for it is manifestly the interest of the catholic church that every particular church should hold these truths in her public profession, and not tolerate opposition to them in her communion. Hence it must give sincere pleasure to a lover of the catholic church to see a particular church uniformly faithful in refusing church communion to open opposers of any one of the truths of God contained in her public profession... Does the faithfulness of a particular church, in refusing to have sacramental communion with the open opposers of any article of her scriptural profession, hinder her from using any means appointed in the word of God for promoting his spiritual kingdom? This is so far from being the case, that this refusal is supposed and implied in the use of several proper means for that end; such as, a church's contending for the whole truth exhibited in her public profession; the judicial assertion of the truths of God's word, and the judicial condemnation of the contrary errors; committing the word to faithful men, who will teach others the whole truth and nothing but the truth, according to the public profession or testimony of the church, in due subordination to the holy scriptures; recognising the solemn engagements, which the church has come under to preserve whatever measure of reformation has been attained. These means, which are certainly appointed in the word of God, cannot be sincerely used by any particular church, unless she be careful, that such as are avowed and obstinate opposers of any article of her scriptural profession, may not be received into, or continued in her communion. Whilst these means, of our Lord's appointment, are willfully neglected, we have little ground to expect the Divine blessing on such other means as men may pretend, to use for the advancement of his spiritual kingdom (pp. 92-93, emphases added)."To see how closely this mirrors Calvin's teaching, see pages 126 to 135 in The Necessity of Reforming the Church (Presbyterian Heritage Publications' edition).
ANDERSON, JOHN, and REG BARROW, Calvin, Close Communion and the Coming Reformation (a book review of Alexander and Rufus . . . by John Anderson [1862]). Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/CalvinCC.htm
ANDERSON, JOHN, Overcoming Division and Unifying the Visible Church: A Rebuke Against the Sin of Occasional Hearing, 1794
ANDERSON, JOHN, Precious Truth; Or Some Points in Gospel Doctrine Vindicated, 1806. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #20, ISBN: 0921148976 9780921148975. "A very practical book on the nature of faith, the free offer of the Gospel, assurance and much more. Chapters include: `Of marks and evidences of a State of Grace;' `Of the priority of Justification to the exercise of Evangelical Repentance;' `Of the work of the Holy Spirit in Conversion;' `Some instances of a decline from the Doctrine of the Reformation and Causes of that decline.' Anderson `had great influence in the Church, being particularly esteemed for his publications.' (David Lachman, Dictionary of Scottish Church History and Theology, p. 12). 313 pages." -- SWRB
Anderson, John, The Bass Rock: martyrs of the Bass, 1847
Anderson, John, The footsteps of the flock, 1843,
ANDERSON, JOHN, The Scripture Doctrine of the Appropriation Which is in the Nature of Saving Faith, Stated and Illustrated; in Several Discourses 1793, 1849. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #20, ISBN: 0921148976 9780921148975.
" `The following sermons,' writes Robertson, `appear to me the best I have every seen on the subject; and I have authority to declare, that this is the judgement of several ministers, of very respectable character, in the religious society to which I belong; and also of several others of different denominations, whose acknowledged reputation, and attachment to the interests of religion, would be a powerful recommendation of these Discourses to the perusal of their Christian friends and connections, both in North and South Britain.' Foundational teaching on salvation and righteousness for which the author declares, `The faith which is described in the ensuing Sermons, prevailed in the hearts of the patriarches and prophets, martyrs and confessors, by which they subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises; it is that faith which leads the soul directly to Christ, as offered in the promise of the gospel, without waiting for any previous qualifications, and to improve him for sanctification as well as justification, by looking unto him for all the endowments necessary thereunto.' Very pertinent to the `free offer' controversy and all Calvinist evangelistic endeavors. Fourth American edition, 180 pages." -- SWRB
ANDERSON, JOHN, Vindiciae Cantus Dominici: Or, A Vindication of the Doctrine Taught in a Discourse on the Divine Ordinance of Singing Psalms, 1793, 184 pages. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951. "Because the author contends that `the welfare of the church and her members is deeply concerned in the preservation of the purity of God's worship,' he here defends the old paths of Protestant worship in opposition to the will-worship of Popery, Socinianism and Arminianism. Herein he shows how the singing of songs other than the Psalms (in public worship) violates the second commandment, dishonors God and brings His wrath upon individuals, churches and nations. Anderson also answers a number of objections against exclusive Psalmody which are still common today; for example the objection, `with respect to the nature of singing, as if there were no difference between it and prayer, except in the manner of performance.' This is a valuable contribution to the defense of exclusive Psalmody." -- SWRB
Anderson, William (1805-1866), The Scottish nation; or, The surnames, families, literature, honours, and biographical history of the people of Scotland (Edinburgh [etc.] Thomas C. Jack, 1882), ISBN: 0788402455 9780788402456.
*ANDERSON, WILLIAM, The Voice of Renwick, The Last of the Scottish Martyrs, 1882. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
"A rare work setting forth the stirring story of the young minister and martyr James Renwick. It explains the main points (of Covenanted Reformation) for which he and many other Covenanters suffered and died. Also makes practical applications which can be applied to today. -- SWRB
ANONYMOUS, Against Arminian Views of the Lord's Supper (Calvinistic Close Communion Versus Arminian Open Communion). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951.
Anonymous, Among the Martyrs of the Covenants (National and Solemn League), and the Covenanted Reformation
http://members.aol.com/Puritanone/martyrs.html
ANONYMOUS, Antichrist's Armour-Bearer Disarmed, 1733
Antichrist's armour-bearer disarm'd: or, the Christian people's answers and remarks on a pamphlet, intituled, The Christian people's testimony made more publick, &c. Containing a short vindication of the sacred grounds of their right to chuse and call their own pastors; ... Edinburgh, 1733 (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3303790762
See similar title by George Logan.
ANONYMOUS, Article on The New Constitution of Pennsylvania, 1874
http://www.covenanter.org/CivilGovt/constappndx.htm
ANONYMOUS, Articles of Military Discipline, Edinburgh, 1639
Anonymous, A brief account of the moral and political acts of the kings and queens of England, from William the Conqueror to the Revolution in the year 1688. . . . London, 1793.
ANONYMOUS, The Case of the Accommodation, 1671. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #27.
See Robert M'Ward, Case of the accommodation.
Anonymous, A dissenting presbytery. The Vindication of Mr. James Gilchrist, Minister of the Gospel at Dunscore.
http://www.truecovenanter.com/kirkgovt/gilchrist_james_vindication.html
ANONYMOUS, Ecclesiastical Fellowship Versus Free Communion. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951.
ANONYMOUS, Eschol grapes or, some of the ancient boundaries, and covenanted march stones, set up by kirk and state, in the days when they acted for the Lord, ... betwixt 1638 and 1649. ... ([Edinburgh?]: Printed in the year, 1708).
Anonymous, Good newes from the assembly in Scotland, novv sitting in consultation, concerning their ecclesiasticall government in the church.: Exhibited to this Parliament in England, concerning this present reformation in England, with their heartie desires this ensuing treatise may be forthwith enacted; for the satisfaction of all good subjects, here or elsewhere. From Edenburgh, August 4. 1642. Scotland. (London: printed for J. W., 1642).
ANONYMOUS, The grand indictment of high-treason exhibited against the Marques of Argyle, 1661.
ANONYMOUS, Life of George Wishart: The Most Distinguished Martyr for the Reformation in Scotland . . . , 1829 Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #18 ISBN: 0921148925 9780921148920.
Anonymous, A List of the Banished and Enslaved Presbyterian Christians, A.D. 1678-1688, for the Cause of the Reformation as Attained in the British Isles, A.D. 1638-1650.
Anonymous, Mene tekel: or separation weighed in the ballance of the sanctuary and found wanting. ... In answer to that insolent and malitious libel, entituled, Protesters vindicated. To which is added an appendix, ... Drumfries [sic], 1717. [Vindication of Mr. James Gilchrist?]
ANONYMOUS, The Mystery of Magistracy Unveiled: or, God's Ordinance of Magistracy Asserted, Cleared, and Vindicated, 1708. Alternate title: UNWORTHY SERVANT AND SUBJECT OF JESUS CHRIST. THE MYSTERY OF MAGISTRACY UNVAILED: OR, GOD'S ORDINANCE OF MAGISTRACY ASSERTED, ... BY AN UNWORTHY SERVANT AND SUBJECT OF JESUS CHRIST, ... EDINBURGH, 1708, 28 pages. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #25, ISBN: 0921148208 9780921148203.
"Though the author is unknown, this work has been thought by some to have been written by George Gillespie. It is a fine introduction to Second Reformation thought on civil government. Some sample headings extracted from its pages include: `Of the qualifications required in the Judge or Ruler;' `Of the promised blessing that is to attend the latter days in a righteous rule and ruler;' `Of the judgement and curse attending no rule, or
an evil ruler;' `Of the people's duty under wicked rulers, both towards God and them." 28 pages." -- SWRB
http://www.covenanter.org/CivilGovt/Mystery/themysteryofmagistracyunvailed.htm
Anonymous, A Phanatique league and covenant solemnly enter'd into by the assertors of the good old cause, 1659, EEBO.
Anonymous, Popery, a great enemy to truth, no friend to peace, or civil-government which is fully made good by the ensuing discovery of the methods and ways whereby the papists promote popery in the world ..., 1679, EEBO.
Anonymous, Reasons for refusing the Book of Common Prayer
http://www.truecovenanter.com/worship/reasons_against_book_of_common_prayer.html
Anonymous, Reformation principles. &c. re-exhibited. A collection; containing, I. The national covenant and solemn league and covenant, ... II. Plain reasons for Presbyterians dissenting from the revolution-church in Scotland. ... Now corrected and enlarged. Glasgow, 1787. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3320532820
Anonymous?, The reformed dissenter, or a conference between a conformist and a separatist concerning communion with the Church of England, 1684
Anonymous, A remonstrance to the Presbyterians, concerning the government established in the Church of England. And a vindication of Episcopacy from its first original, and divine institution. Published by order, 1660, EEBO.
Anonymous, Sentiments of the Rev. Samuel B. Wylie, A.M. in 1803, Respecting Civil Magistracy and the Government of the United States; contrasted with sentiments of the Rev. Samuel B. Wylie DD in 1832, on the same subjects, 1832 (Montgomery, N.Y.: Thomas & Edwards, 1832).
Anonymous. Scotland's opposition to the popish bill. A collection of all the declarations and resolutions, published by the different counties, cities, towns, parishes, incorporations, and societies, throughout Scotland, ... Edinburgh, 1780. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3317943704
Anonymous. Some predictions or prophesies, of ... Mr. Thomas Lundie, Mr. Samuel Rutherford, Mr. John Welsh, Mr. Richard Cameron, Mr. Alexander Peden, Mr. James Renwick, and others; ... To which is added, a letter written by Mr John MacClelland, ... to John Lord Kirkcudbright: as also a note of a sermon preached by said Mr. John MacClelland, ... With an Epitaph upon Mr. John MacClelland, written by himself ... Likewise, an account of an apparition in the castle of Edinburgh, in the year 1651 or 1652. Edinburgh, 1739. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3321645009
Anonymous?, Some reasons humbly offered why the English Oath of Abjuration should not be imposed upon the subjects of north-Britain, especially the ministers of Gospel there
Divine of the Kirk of Scotland. Some reasons by a divine of the Kirk of Scotland, proviug [sic] that their clergy there cannot with a safe conscience swear the English Oath of Abjuration. [Edinburgh?], [1707?]. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318373778
Anonymous?, Some remarks on a pamphlet entitled "The Oath of Abjuration Displayed in its Sinful Nature and Tendency, etc.," Matt. 7:1; Rom. 14.4, 1713
A vindication of the ministers and ruling elders, in the Church of Scotland, who have refused the oath of abjuration. ... In two parts. ... [Edinburgh?], 1713. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3319900280
Anonymous, Steps of Defection in the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. (1913)
http://www.truecovenanter.com/reformedpresbyterian/steps_of_defection_1913.html
Anonymous, A Testimony to the truth of Jesus Christ to the doctrine, worship, discipline and goverment of the Kirk of Scotland and to the national covenant of Scotland and to the Solemn league and covenant of the three nations, England, Scotland and Ireland and to the work of uniformity in religion and against the errors, heresies, blasphemies and diverse practices of the times, especially against the vast toleration now on foot in these nations / by sundry ministers of the Gospel in the provinces of Perth and Fife, Ephes. 6:14,15; 2 Tim. 1:7,8, 1648, Additional Title: A testimony to the trueth of Jesus Christ, and to our Solemn League and Covenant, 1660 EEBO.
"A letter from several ministers homologating the former testimony."
Anonymous, Ministers of Perth and Fife, Ministers of Perth and Fife. A testimony to the Truth of Jesus Christ.
http://www.truecovenanter.com/anti_toleration/testimony_against_cromwells_toleration.html
Anonymous, Testimony of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland
http://www.rpc.org/beliefs/testimony/index.htm
Anonymous (probably Mcmillan, John), True narrative, 1704
ANONYMOUS, Promiscuous Communion in the Public Ordinances of Worship
ANONYMOUS, Protesters Vindicated: Or, A Just and Necessary Defense of Protesting Against, and Withdrawing from This National Church of Scotland, 1716, rp 2513 no. 3. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #27 ISBN: 0921148240 9780921148241.
Protesters vindicated: or, a just and necessary defence of protesting against, and withdrawing from this national Church of Scotland; on account of her many gross and continued defections. ... [Edinburgh?], 1716. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3319668642
Anonymous, Scottish catechisms of the Second Reformation
ANONYMOUS, Tales and Sketches of the Covenanters
Anonymous, Tercentenary of the National Covenant, 1939
Anonymous, A vindication of the presbyteriall-government, and ministry: together, with an exhortation, to all the ministers, elders, and people, within the bounds of the province of London, whether joyning with us, or separating from us. Published, by the ministers, and elders, met together in a provinciall assembly, Novemb. 2d. 1649. Wherein, amongst other things, these ensuing particulars are contained; 1. That there is a Church-government, by divine right. 2. That the magistrate, is not the fountain of Church-government. 3. That the presbyterial-government, is by divine right. 4. The inconveniencies of the congregationall-way. 5. That the ruling-elder is by divine right. 6. That it is the will of Jesus Christ, that all sorts of persons should give an account of their faith, to the minister, and elders, before admission to the Lords Supper; ... 7. Directions to the elders, for the right managing of their office. 8. Directions to such as are admitted to the Lords Supper, ... 9. Rules to preserve people, from the errours of these times. 10. That separation from our churches, is justly charged with schisme. 11. That ministers formerly ordained by bishops, need no new ordination. 12. The necessity and usefulness of catechizing. Licensed, entred, and printed according to order, 1649, EEBO.
Anonymous?, Who are the Covenanters?, 1900
Armour, John M., Atonement and Law, or Redemption in harmony with law as revealed in nature 1885
Arrowsmith, John, England's Ebenezer, 1 Sam. vii. 12, 1645
Arrowsmith, John, The Best Refuge for the Most Oppressed. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Three, CD #17.
The Best Refuge for the Most Oppressed: In a Sermon Preached to the Honourable House of Commons at Their Solemne Fast, March 30, 1642
http://books.google.com/books?id=1CG6GAAACAAJ&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html
Arrowsmith, John, The covenant-avenging sword banished . . . Matt. 10:34, 1643. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #2.
ARROWSMITH, JOHN, God-man, being an Exposition upon the first 18 verses of the first chapter of the Gospel according to St. John. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #1. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Six, CD #31.
Ashe, Simeon, God's incomparable goodness unto Israel unfolded and applied . . . Deut. 33:27; Deut. 4:7; Esa. 27:3, 1647. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #23.
Ashe, Simeon, Religious covenanting directed and covenant-keeping, 1645
Ashe, Simeon, Self-surrender Unto God. Available on Puritan Bookshelf 32 CD Set, #21
Ashe, Simeon, Religious covenanting directed and covenant-keeping, 1645
Ashe, Simeon, The church sinking, Isai. lxiii. 5, 1645
Ashton, William, A Seasonable Discourse Against Toleration. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #18.
Ashton, William, Toleration Disapproved and Condemned. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #18.
Assembly of the Covenanters' Union, First report of the Annual Assembly of the Covenanters' Union, 1894
ASSOCIATE PRESBYTERIAN MAGAZINE, The Ancient and Modern Mode of Singing the Psalms (Sept., 1863), 1863. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #3, #18, #19 ISBN: 0921148712 9780921148715.
http://www.covenanter.org/Worship/ancientmodeofsinging.htm
ASSOCIATE SESSION OF XENIA, OHIO, Occasional Hearing and Church Discipline, 1841. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #27 ISBN: 0921148240 9780921148241.
ASSOCIATE SYNOD OF SCOTLAND, A Solemn Warning . . . Wherein the Great Sin, Danger, and Duty of the Present Generation in these Lands, Are Pointed Out and Declared, 1758
Associated Reformed Presbytery, The Constitution of the Associate Reformed Synod in America considered, disowned and testifyed against
http://www.covenanter.org/RefPres/testagainstassocpres.htm
*AUGUSTINE, SAINT (AURELIUS AUGUSTINE, BISHOP OF HIPPO), (354-430 AD), A Treatise on Grace and Free Will (c. 426) (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books), ISBN: 0585346623 9780585346625. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
"In this work we see laid some of the major foundations of the Reformation of the sixteenth century. Comments from this and similar productions of Augustine's pen appear often in the writings of John Calvin [C. Gregg Singer mentions that Calvin paraphrased Augustine over 400 times in INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION. Charles Hodges called Calvin an Augustinian revived. See Warfield, Calvin and Augustine. -- sk]; and many other Reformers are known to have tasted of the teaching of God's sovereign grace in the works of Augustine (as can be seen in their numerous quotations from his writings in their books, letters and tracts). This is one of Augustine's anti-Pelagian works and includes an extract from Augustine's `Retractions' regarding `De Gratia et Libero Arbitrio." -- SWRB
AUGUSTINE, SAINT (AURELIUS AUGUSTINE, BISHOP OF HIPPO), (354-430 AD), A Treatise on the Gift of Perseverance, c. 428
*AUGUSTINE, SAINT (AURELIUS AUGUSTINE, BISHOP OF HIPPO), (354-430 AD), A Treatise on the Predestination of the Saints, c. 428. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #2.
"Augustine was the great forerunner to the Reformation and it was on books like this that Luther, Calvin, and the other magisterial Reformers cut their teeth. `This treatise is the first portion of a work, of which the following, On the Gift of Perseverance, is the second... (these titles) were called out by two long letters, one from Prosper and the other from Hilary, acquainting Augustine with the Semi-Pelagian outbreak in Southern Gaul, and earnestly beseeching his aid in meeting it' (Editor's note). The corrupted demon seed of Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism (later being refined into Arminianism), being just newly planted by the wicked one in Augustine's day, has grown into a massive tree in our day. Its poison fruit now feeds most of the limbs of ecclesiastical antichrist -- from Rome, to the liberal Protestant churches, and on to the so-called `evangelicals:' this soul destroying heresy has reached pandemic proportions among professing Christians. Ironically, this work of Augustine is probably more needed in our day than it was in his -- over a millennium and a half later. A section of the subtitle provides an interesting overview of this treatise: `Wherein the truth of predestination and grace is defended against the Semi-Pelagians, -- those people, to wit, who by no means withdraw altogether from the Pelagian heresy, in that they contend that the beginning of salvation and of faith is of ourselves; so that in virtue, as it were, of this precedent merit (in man--RB), the other good gifts of God are attained.' The editor notes, `Augustine shows that not only the increase, but the very beginning also of faith, is God's gift. On this matter he does not disavow that he once thought differently, and that in some small works, written before his Episcopate, he was in error, as in that exposition, which they object to him, of propositions from the epistle to the Romans. But he points out that he was subsequently convinced chiefly by this testimony, 'But what hast thou that thou hast not received?' Which he proves is to be taken as a testimony concerning faith itself..." -- SWRB
Augustin, Aurelius, A Treatise on the Predestination of the Saints
http://www.truecovenanter.com/gospel/augustin_predestination.html
Augustine, Saint (Aurelius Augustine, Bishop of Hippo), (354-430 AD), The Writings Against the Manichians and Against the Donatists (Augustine on the Civil Magistrate)
http://www.ccel.org/s/schaff/ecf/npnf104/htm/i.htm
B.W., To the faithfull and true-hearted covenanters, vvhich are the noble Philadelphians. A diurnall, of the desires and indeavours of one that earnestly desires the advancement of the cause of Christ. B.W. of Darbie. Reade all or none, 1644, EEBO.
Baillie, Robert, 1599-1662, Anabaptism, the trve fovntaine of independency, Brownisme, Antinomy, Familisome, and the most of the other errours, which for the time due trouble the Church of England, vnsealed, 1647. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #18. EEBO.
BAILLIE, ROBERT, 1599-1662, A Dissuasive from the Errors of the Time, 1645. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #18. EEBO.
BAILLIE, ROBERT, 1599-1662, Adamson, Patrick, 1537-1592, and Welch, John, 1568?-1622, An Historical Vindication of the Government of the Church of Scotland, 1646. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #23, ISBN: 092114816X 9780921148166. EEBO
BAILLIE, ROBERT, 1599-1662, Baillie's Review of Bramhall's Seditious Pamphlet . . . Also the Holy League and Covenant of these Three Nations Justified and Maintained, 1649
*BAILLIE, ROBERT (David Laing, editor), Letters and Journals of Robert Baillie, 3 volumes, 1841 edition, ISBN: 0921148984 9780921148982. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Five, CD #25. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #17, Christian classic.
"Baillie was one of the Scottish delegates to the Westminster Assembly and these volumes cover the period from 1637 to 1662 -- some of the most momentous days in the history of the Reformed faith. These letters contain an intimate insider's look at these days of international religious drama, national covenants, and the writing of the greatest religious Confession ever given to men, the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646). A major source for 17th century Church history and a totally unique compilation -- peering into the very heart of Reformation!" -- SWRB
Volume one only of above.
"Contains Baillie's letters and journal entries covering the period from 1637 to 1641. The appendix includes "Original Letters and Papers, Chiefly Relating to Ecclesiastical Affairs in Scotland, 1633 to 1639."
Volume two only of above.
"Contains letters covering the period from 1642 to 1646. The appendix includes 'Original Letters and Papers, Chiefly Relating to Ecclesiastical Affairs in Scotland, 1639 to 1646.'
Volume three only of above.
"Contains letters covering the period from 1647 to 1662. The appendix includes 'Original Letters and Papers, Chiefly Relating to Ecclesiastical Affairs in Scotland, 1647 to 1661.' This volume also includes a glossary, an index of names and the memoir of the life and writings of Robert Baillie. Of special note are pages 525-557, which contain 'Notices Regarding the Metrical Version of the Psalms Received By the Church of Scotland,' where we see the historical validity of the Reformed practice of exclusive Psalmody, from the place occupied by the Psalter printed in Geneva in 1556, right up to the 'Psalter debates' that took place during Westminster Assembly." -- SWRB
BAILLIE, ROBERT, 1599-1662, Satan the Leader in chief to all who resist the Reparation of Sion, 1643. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #23, ISBN: 092114816X 9780921148166. EEBO
BAILLIE, ROBERT, 1599-1662, The Canterburians Self-Conviction . . . . , 1641. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951.
BAILLIE, ROBERT (1599-1662) The Unlawfulness and Danger of Limited Prelacy, or Perpetual Presidency in the Church, 1641. Additional Title: The unlavvfulnesse and danger of limited episcopacie. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #23, ISBN: 092114816X 9780921148166.
"A defense of: Henderson, Alexander. THE VNLAVVFULNES AND DANGER OF LIMITED PRELACIE."
BAIRD, HENRY, History of the Rise of the Huguenots of France, 2 volumes, 1127 pages. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #23. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #30, ISBN: 0921148380 9780921148388.
"Volume one covers the period from the beginning of the French Reformation to the Edict of January, 1562. Volume two takes in the period from the battle of Coutras to the death of Henry the Fourth (1610). The author notes that `the period of about half a century with which these volumes are concerned may properly be regarded as the formative age of the Huguenots in France. It included the first planting of the reformed doctrines, and the steady growth of the Reformation in spite of obloquy and persecution, whether exercised under the forms of law or vented in lawless violence. It was the gathering and the regular organization of the reformed communities, as well as their consolidation into one of the most orderly and zealous churches of the Protestant family.' The author has made use of manuscripts `previously known to few scholars -- if at all.' 1127 pages, including an extensive 26 page index covering both volumes." -- SWRB
Balfour, Alexander Hugh Bruce, An historical account of the rise and development of Presbyterianism in Scotland, 1911, ATLA 1988-0320
Balfour, Robert G., Presbyterianism in the colonies, 1899, ATLA 1988-0426
BALFOUR, WILLIAM, The Establishment Principle Defended, 1873. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #25, ISBN: 0921148208 9780921148203.
Ball, John, A Defence of the Answer Made Unto the Nine Questions or Positions Sent From New England. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #18.
Ball, John, A Friendly Trial of the Grounds Tending to Separation. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #5.
BALL, JOHN, A treatise of the Covenant of Grace, 1645. See Puritan Bookshelf 32 CD Set, #2 (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 2001). Also attributed to Simeon Ash and available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Three, CD #17.
Ball, John, A treatise of Faith. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #5.
BANNERMAN, D. DOUGLAS, The Scripture Doctrine Of The Church Historically and Exegetically Considered, 1887. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #24, ISBN: 0921148186 9780921148180.
BANNERMAN, JAMES, Church of Christ: A Treatise on the Nature, Powers, Ordinances, Discipline, and Government of the Christian Church, 1869. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #24, ISBN: 0921148186 9780921148180.
BANNERMAN, JAMES, The Independent System of Church Polity as Opposed to the Presbyterian
BANNERMAN, JAMES, The Independent Theory of the Ministry
BANNERMAN, JAMES, Inspiration: The Infallible Truth and Divine Authority of the Holy Scriptures (1865). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #2, ISBN: 0921148690 9780921148692.
Barker, Matthew, A Christian standing and moving upon the true foundation . . . Isa. 30:7; Cant. 3:6, 1648
Barnett, T. Ratcliffe, b. 1868, The story of the covenant: fifty years of fighting faith, 1928
*BARROW, GREGORY, The Covenanted Reformation Defended Against Contemporary Schismatics (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1998), 318 pages. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #1. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1, #19, #23, #27, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
A primer for the Covenanted Reformation, this is the best starting point for the new reader. It organizes the hundreds of Covenanted Reformation reprints into a logical defense of the theological landmarks established by our forefathers, with copious bibliographic references, many to e-text. An extraordinary document.
"Unsurpassed on points related to the Lord's supper and covenanting (as set forth by the best Reformers and best Reformed churches). Especially strong on citations from Calvin and the Westminster Assembly. Deals with many foundational aspects of the Covenanted Reformation (which gave us the Westminster Standards and the Solemn League and Covenant) from numerous original source documents (from the Westminster Assembly's advice to the English Parliament on the Lord's Supper to the official records of Calvin's Covenanting in Geneva). Comprehensive and compelling, this is a shocking (and sometimes advanced) look at what really took place during both the first and second Reformations -- with extensive quotations from the writings of the major Reformers (not just quotes from what others have written about them). It conclusively and irrefutably demonstrates that those churches which today call themselves Presbyterian (and even many which claim a more general Reformed heritage) have seriously departed from the Scriptural standards, principles and worship of these previous Spirit-led Reformations. It is written in an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand format and is an unsurpassed work that should not be missed by anyone interested in real Reformation in our day. This is without a doubt the best book to read if you want to understand what it means to be a Covenanter and to walk in the blood-stained footsteps of the witnessing church (Christ's Covenanted and Reformed flock) (Song 1:8)!" -- SWRB
Publisher's Preface to The Covenanted Reformation Defended Against Contemporary Schismatics
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/pub_pref.htm
Eschewing Ecclesiastical Tyranny (Protestant Biblical Separation)
"1 Corinthians 2:15. The classic Reformation position on biblical separation, Protestant private judgment, the visible church, etc. -- contra Antichrist (the Papacy) and wayward liberal Protestants. This is Appendix G from THE COVENANTED REFORMATION DEFENDED: 'A brief examination of Mr. Bacon's principles regarding the visible church and the use of private judgment. Also, some observations regarding his ignoble attack upon Mr. Kevin Reed in his book entitled The Visible Church in the Outer Darkness'." -- SWRB
The Covenanted Reformation Defended, e-text
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/CovRefGB.htm
The Covenanted Reformation Defended, audio files
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=7702201426
The Covenanted Reformation Defended Against Contemporary Schismatics: A Response and Antidote Primarily to the Neopresbyterian Malignancy and Misrepresentations and the Manufactured 'Steelite' Controversy, Found in Richard Bacon's "A Defense Departed ..."
http://books.google.com/books?id=LG5EHQAACAAJ&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html
BARROW, GREG and LARRY BIRGER, JR. - Reformation Principles Re-Exhibited: An Historical Witness & Brotherly Entreaty. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1-30, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
BARROW, REG, A Contemporary Covenanting Debate; Or, Covenanting Redivivus. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #3, ISBN: 0921148712 9780921148715.
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/CovDebRB.htm
BARROW, REG, A Warning Against the False and Dangerous Views of James Jordan Concerning Worship: A Book Review of Kevin Reed's CANTERBURY TALES. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1-30, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/BlastJJ.htm
Barrow, Reg - Calvin, Close Communion, and the Coming Reformation (a book review of Alexander and Rufus... by John Anderson [1862]). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1-30, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
BARROW, REG, Calvin, Covenanting and Close Communion, 1996. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #3, ISBN: 0921148712 9780921148715.
BARROW, REG, Debate on the US Constitution, Andrew Sandlin Versus Reg Barrow
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/USCon.htm
BARROW, REG, Doug Wilson's Five Questions on the Regulative Principle of Worship Answered
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Doug5Qs.htm
BARROW, REG, International Covenanted Reformation or Schism?
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/SchismCA.htm
BARROW, REG, John Knox, Oliver Cromwell, God's Law and the Reformation of Civil Government. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Crom.htm
BARROW, REG, Psalm Singing in Scripture and History. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1-30, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/CRTPsSing.htm
BARROW, REG, The Covenanted Reformation Defended Against Contemporary Schismatics. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1-30, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
Publisher's Preface to The Covenanted Reformation Defended Against Contemporary Schismatics
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/pub_pref.htm
BARROW, REG, Reformation Civil Government. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1-30, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/RefCG_RB.htm
BARROW, REG, Reformation Worship and Separation From Idolatry (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1997). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951.
"In two parts: 1. 'The Regulative Principle of Worship in History' and 2. 'Psalm Singing in Scripture and History.' Part one explains, defends and chronicles the Reformation use of the regulative principle as the basis of all faithful public worship. Part two defends exclusive Psalmody, demonstrating that this position is nothing less than our Reformation heritage, based on the second commandment. It argues, on the foundation of a biblically close communion, that Christians should separate themselves ecclesiastically from those who do not practice exclusive Psalmody. Hard teaching, but faithful to Scriptures and the original intent of the Westminster Standards." -- SWRB
The Regulative Principle of Worship in History, by Reg Barrow (refutes Arminianism in worship)
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/CRTPWors.htm
BARROW, REG, AND DOUG WILSON, Saul in the Cave of Adullam: A Testimony Against the Fashionable Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson (editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine); and for Classical Protestantism and the Attainments of the Second Reformation. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #32. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #10-30, ISBN: 0921148852 9780921148852.
"Demonstrates in an email debate (of 170, 8.5 inch by 11 inch, pages) between Doug Wilson (editor of Credenda/Agenda magazine) and Reg Barrow (president of Still Waters Revival Books) how violations of the regulative principle of worship (i.e. the Second Commandment) are grounds for excommunication. Also gives specific examples of how modern 'Reformed' Christians (e.g. John Frame) and denominations are in violation of the Second Commandment and are tolerating false and idolatrous worship. Contains many quotations from major Reformation works and confessions in defense of the regulative principle of worship representing the classical Protestant position on worship.
Saul in the Cave of Adullam, Reg Barrow and Douglas Wilson
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Saul.htm
BARROW, REG, Worship: The Regulative Principle of Worship in History. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1-30, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/CRTPWors.htm
*Bastiat, Frederic, The Law (Foundation for Economic Education, October 1998). A Christian classic.
"Full of truths that are not merely relevant, but are absolutely vital to our future." -- Congressman Dick Armey
"If ever there was a concise and powerful argument for defending Liberty and the Law against every social engineer, this has to be it (only 75 pages!). Bastiat is a master of words and the analogy. Every lover of freedom who wishes to get a nutshell understanding of why Liberty and Law matters ought to read this book. . . ." -- Reader Comment
The Law by Frederic Bastiat (Part 1 of 10)
"The law perverted! And the police powers of the state perverted along with it! The law, I say, not only turned from its proper purpose but made to follow an entirely contrary purpose! The law become the weapon of every kind of greed! Instead of checking crime, the law itself guilty of the evils it is supposed to punish! " -- Frederic Bastiat, from the Introduction
http://nesara.org/articles/bastiat_the_law01.htm
BATES, STEWART, The Sin and Danger of Union Between the Church of Christ and an Immoral or Antichristian Civil Government, 1841. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #25, ISBN: 0921148208 9780921148203.
Bates, William, 1625-1699, and Thomas Manton, 1620-1677, A sermon preached at the funeral of the reverend and excellent divine Dr. Thomas Manton, 1678, EEBO.
*BAXTER, RICHARD (1615-1691), A Treatise of Self-Denial, ISBN: 1877611360. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #21, ISBN: 0921148992 9780921148999. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #21.
It is included in THE SAINT'S EVERLASTING REST: BAXTER'S PRACTICAL WORKS, VOL. 3.
"This item 'is the work of Baxter that has been translated into the most number of different languages.' (Kettler, Sept./97 letter)
"It is also a great antidote to the prominent spirit (of antichrist) preached by psychologist and psychiatrists which focuses on self (self-esteem, self-actualization, etc.) and/or hedonism, in an idolatrous manner, rather than self-sacrifice and service in obedience to God. 'Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,... This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.' (2 Pet. 3:3, 2 Tim. 3:1-5)." -- SWRB
*Baxter, Richard, William Lamont (editor) A Holy Commonwealth (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 1994). ISBN: 0521405807.
Baxter, Richard. An abridgement of Mr. Baxter's History of his life and times. With an account of the ministers, &c. who were ejected after the Restauration, of King Charles II. ... The second edition: in two volumes. ... By Edmund Calamy, D.D. Vol. 1. London, 1713. 2 vols. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318480724
Bay Psalm Book, 1640
Bay Psalm Book, Preface to the Bay Psalm Book, 1640
http://www.covenanter.org/Worship/prefacebaypsalms.htm
Baylie, Robert, Errors and Induration are the Great Sins and the Great Judgements of the Time. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #15.
Bayne, Peter, The chief actors in the Puritan Revolution, 1878
BAYNES, PAUL, The Diocesans Tryall, 1621. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #8, ISBN: 092114881X 9780921148814.
Beattie, James, History of the Church of Scotland during the Commonwealth, 1842, ATLA 1984-B403
BEEKE, JOEL, Assurance of Faith: Calvin, English Puritanism, and the Dutch Second Reformation
*Beeke, Joel R. (editor) and Sinclair B. Ferguson (editor), Reformed Confessions Harmonized, ISBN: 080105222X.
Begg, James, A violation of the Treaty of Union, 1871
BEGG, JAMES, Anarchy in Worship or Recent Innovation Contrasted with the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church and the Vows of Her Office-Bearers (1875). Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #3, ISBN: 0921148712 9780921148715.
"The principles upheld in this book are extremely important today, for as the title page notes 'When nations are to perish in their sins, 'Tis in the Church the leprosy begins.' Begg lays his foundations in the second commandment and deals with all man-made innovations in the worship of God. The four types of innovators exposed are especially interesting, being: 1.) the presumptuous and blasphemous innovator; 2.) the popularity-hunting innovator; 3.) the politic and scheming innovator; 4.) the asthetic innovator. Women preachers, drama, dance and numerous other modern inventions in public worship would all be rejected outright if these Biblical principles were faithfully followed. Herein we also see why those holding to the Scriptural law of worship and the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) must reject musical instruments in public worship as just another Popish and Judaizing innovation -- a resurrecting of the abrogated ceremonial law -- and thus a denial of the finished work of Christ. The discussion of vows taken by office holders to the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), as they relate to worship, is also extremely important and should be read not only by all elders who have bound themselves to uphold the WCF [1646], but also by all Christians who love the truth and want to maintain the church in purity." -- SWRB
BEGG, JAMES, Purity of Worship in the Presbyterian Church, as Set Forth in the Westminster Standards, 1876. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #3, ISBN: 0921148712 9780921148715.
BEGG, JAMES, The Use of Organs and Other Instruments of Music in Christian Worship Indefensible, 1866. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #3, ISBN: 0921148712 9780921148715.
Bell, Thomas, View of the Covenants of Works and of Grace, 1814
Bernard, Edward, 1638-1696, A commentary on the prophecy of Hosea, 1685, EEBO.
Beveridge, John, The Covenanters, 1905? ATLA 1990-5196
Beza, Theodore, The Chief Points of the Christian Religion, set forth in a Table of Predestination
http://www.truecovenanter.com/supralapsarian/bezas_table.html
BEZA, THEODORE (Revised and enlarged by Peter Hall), The Harmony of Protestant Confessions
BEZA, THEODORE, "Icones" Contemporary Portraits of Reformers of Religion and Letters
BEZA, THEODORE, De Haereticis: A ciuili magistratu puniendis libellus, 1554. See (Reformation Bookshelf CD #25).
*Beza, Theodore, The Life of John Calvin (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Included on (Puritan Bookshelf CD #6). Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Three, CD #18. A Christian classic.
"Beza was Calvin's friend, student and successor at Geneva. As an eye-witness to Calvin's conduct and an intimate friend, this work (of 100 pages) of necessity retains a special quality that other treatments of Calvin's life will lack. Notwithstanding, the best modern treatment of Calvin's views and work is found in Carlos Eire's (a Roman Catholic author) WAR AGAINST THE IDOLS: THE REFORMATION OF WORSHIP FROM ERASMUS TO CALVIN." -- SWRB
BINNIE, WILLIAM, The Imprecations: God's Forgotten Prayers of Power (Edmonton, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1992), ISBN: 0921148402 9780921148401. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951.
"This booklet addresses one of the most misunderstood and maligned aspects of God's Word, the prayers and passages cursing his enemies. Binnie notes that the imprecations `are a wholesome antidote to the religious sentimentality of our time, which shuts its eye to the truth that God's wrath against impenitent despisers of his grace is at once necessary and salutary.' Both Old Testament and New Testament references." -- GCB
BINNIE, WILLIAM, The Psalms: Their History, Teaching, and Use. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951.
BINNIE, WILLIAM, Use of the Psalms in the Christian Church
Binning, Hugh (1627-1653), Heart-humiliation: or, miscellany sermons preached upon some choice texts, at several solemn occasions: never before printed. By ... Mr. Hugh Binning, ... Glasgow, 1725. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318289205
Binning, Hugh (1627-1653), Lectures on Principles of the Christian Religion
http://www.truecovenanter.com/binning/binninglectures.html
BINNING, HUGH (1627-1653), Predestination and the Decrees of God -- Three Lectures by Presbyterian Covenanter Hugh Binning. Available (THE WORKS OF HUGH BENNING) on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available (THE WORKS OF HUGH BENNING) on Reformation Bookshelf CD #8, ISBN: 092114881X 9780921148814.
http://www.truecovenanter.com/supralapsarian/hblect.html
BINNING, HUGH (1627-1653), Predestination and Providence. Available (THE WORKS OF HUGH BENNING) on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available (THE WORKS OF HUGH BENNING) on Reformation Bookshelf CD #8, ISBN: 092114881X 9780921148814.
Binning, Hugh (1627-1653), Several sermons upon the most important subjects of practical religion. By ... Hugh Binning, ... Carefully copied and revised from his own manuscript, never before printed. To which is subjoined, An essay upon Christian love: ... To which is prefixed, some account of the life and writings of the author. Glasgow, 1760. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3320429810
Binning, Hugh (1627-1653), A Treatise of Christian Love. John 13.35. "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another"
http://www.truecovenanter.com/binning/binninglove.html
*BINNING, HUGH (1627-1653), The Works of the Reverend Hugh Binning, M.A. (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications). Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #8, ISBN: 092114881X 9780921148814. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #5.
"Hugh Binning was a 17th century Scottish Presbyterian who excelled in learning and in spiritual acumen. A child prodigy, he was a professor of philosophy at age 19; he died at age 26! This volume consists of a series of addresses on Romans 8, I John, common principles of the Christian religion, and a delightful treatise on Christian love. Dr. Durham say, `There was no speaking after Binning'." -- CBD
The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/24238
*BINNING, HUGH (1627-1653), The Works of the Reverend Hugh Binning, M.A. (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications). Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #8, ISBN: 092114881X 9780921148814. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #5.
"Hugh Binning was a 17th century Scottish Presbyterian who excelled in learning and in spiritual acumen. A child prodigy, he was a professor of philosophy at age 19; he died at age 26! This volume consists of a series of addresses on Romans 8, I John, common principles of the Christian religion, and a delightful treatise on Christian love. Dr. Durham say, `There was no speaking after Binning'." -- CBD
BINNING, HUGH (1627-1653), Worshipping God in Spirit and Truth. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #8, ISBN: 092114881X 9780921148814.
BIRGER, LARRY, A Brotherly Testimony Against the Use of Instrumental Accompaniment In Public Worship
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/InstrLB.htm
BIRGER, LARRY, "A Guide for studying the Westminster Confession of Faith [1646] in suggested order of reading"
See an adaption of this work, used by permission, with additional resources on the following web site:
"The Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) (The Westminster Standards) and Related Works: A Study Guide"
http://www.lettermen2.com/suggest.html
BIRGER, LARRY, Terms of Ministerial and Christian Communion in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and In Our Day, In the Puritan Reformed Church. See Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1-30, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/TermsMin.htm
BIRGER, LARRY, The Biblical and Logical Necessity of Uninspired Creeds. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1-30, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/BibLogCr.htm
BIRGER, LARRY, The Geneva Bible, Psalmody and More "Credenda/Agenda" Inaccuracies Answered
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/GBpsCA.htm
BIRGER, LARRY, The Visible church: Essence Versus Lawful Form
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/vischu.htm
BIRGER, LARRY, Why the PCA is Not a Duly Constituted Church and Why Faithful Christians Should Separate from this Corrupted "Communion"
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/PCAbad.htm
Black, George Fraser, Scotland's Mark on America
Ranke, the German historian, declared that "Calvin was the founder of the American Government;" and Gulian C. Verplanck of New York (1786-1870), in a public address, traced the origin of our Declaration of Independence to the National Covenant of Scotland. Chief Justice Tilghman (1756-1827) stated that the framers of the Constitution of the United States were through the agency of Dr. Witherspoon much indebted to the standards of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland in molding that instrument.
Project Gutenberg's Scotland's Mark on America
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/15162/15162-8.txt
Black, James A., Why I am a Covenanter 1901
Black, John, 1768-1849, Church fellowship. A Sermon preached at the opening of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, May 16, 1816 1819
http://www.covenanter.org/JBlack/ChurchFellowship/sermon.htm
BLACK, JOHN, 1768-1849, Church Union and Communion, 1819. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #27 ISBN: 0921148240 9780921148241.
Black, John, 1768-1849, The Bible against slavery
Black, John, The everlasting kingdom: a discourse on the mediatorial dominion of Jesus Christ, 1848
Black, John, A Sermon on National Righteousness and Sin... 1827 ]
Black, John, Slavery contrary to the Bible 1839
Blackwood, R., William Symington churchman and theologian 1795-1862, 1985
BLAIKE, ALEXANDER, A Catechism on Praise, 1854. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951.
http://www.covenanter.org/Worship/Catechism/catechismofpraise.htm
BLAIKIE, W.G., David Brown a Memoir, 1898
Blair, T. James
Blake, Thomas, A Treatise of the Covenant of God. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #2, ISBN: 0921148690 9780921148692.
Blake, William, William Maitland of Lethington, 1528-1573: A Study of the Policy of Moderation in the Scottish Reformation (Studies in British History, Vol. 17)
BLAKENEY, RICHARD P., Protestant Catechism or Popery Refuted and Protestantism Established By the Word of God
BOGGS, John H., Our Political Protest and Why Covenanters Do Not Vote, 1872. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #26, ISBN: 0921148224 9780921148227.
BOGUE, CARL, Does the Regulative Principle Matter to the PCA?
BOLTON, SAMUEL, The True Bounds of Christian Freedom (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1978). A Christian classic.
Samuel Boulton was one of the Westminster Assembly of Divines. He "expounds the nature of Christian liberty and then clearly sets the bounds of that liberty. . . ." -- Publisher's Annotation
Bonar, Horatius, Catechisms of the Scottish Reformation, 1866, ATLA 1991-2507
Bond, John, Eshcol, or Grapes (among) thorns. As they were delivered in a thanksgiving sermon, to the honourable House of commons ... 1648 (London, Printed by M.F. for S. Gellibrand, 1648).
Bordwine, James, A Guide to the Westminster Standards: Confession of Faith and Larger Catechism (Unicoi, TN: (The Trinity Foundation, 1996). ISBN: 0940931303 9780940931305.
Includes a unique, 100-page topical index to both the Confession and the Catechism.
Westminster Shorter Catechism Project
"Click on any of the individual questions below to get the answer and Biblical references, as well as links to works by John Flavel, Thomas Watson, Thomas Boston, James Fisher, and John Whitecross, and others."
http://www.shortercatechism.com/
Boston, Thomas (1676-1732), Christ the saviour of the world. A sermon: preached immediately before the celebration of the Lord's Supper, at Ettrick, June 7th, 1724. By the Rev. Mr. Thomas Boston, ... Glasgow, 1790. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3317942398
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), Christians Strong In The Grace That Is In Christ Jesus
*BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), Commentary on the Shorter Catechism, 2 volumes (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1993, 1853). A Christian classic.
" `Two large volumes of over 1300 pages! Boston's work is the most comprehensive reference set ever penned on THE WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISM. Concerning THE SHORTER CATECHISM, A.F. Mitchell states '...it is a thoroughly Calvinistic and Puritan catechism, the ripest fruit of the Assembly's thought and experience, maturing and finally fixing the definitions of theological terms to which Puritanism for half a century had been leading up and gradually coming closer and closer to in its legion of catechisms' (The Westminster Assembly...). THE SHORTER CATECHISM is the `king of the catechisms' for shear power of expression, combining logical cogency with succinctness. Boston's exposition is unrivalled; there is nothing else like it. Here you have the cream of Puritan catechisms married to the cream of clear Puritan exposition! This is likely Boston's most important work. A set that will meet numerous needs, ranging from use in family worship, Christian education and personal study, to sermon preparation - and for help in settling debated questions on the Presbytery floor. A one-of-a-kind set of books that will serve your family for generations to come!" -- SWRB
Boston's Commentary on the Westminster Confession [1646]
http://www.best.com/~covenant/
Westminster Shorter Catechism With Proof Texts
http://www.reformed.org/documents/WSC_frames.html
Westminster Shorter Catechism Project
"Click on any of the individual questions below to get the answer and Biblical references, as well as links to works by John Flavel, Thomas Watson, Thomas Boston, James Fisher, and John Whitecross, and others."
http://www.shortercatechism.com/
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), The Complete Works of the Reverend Thomas Boston, volumes 1-12. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #6, ISBN: 0921148771 9780921148777. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Two, CD #8.
The Whole Works of the Late Reverend and Learned Mr. Thomas Boston, Minister of the Gospel at Etterick
http://books.google.com/books?id=bgdKAAAAMAAJ&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html
Death, Thomas Boston
Excerpts from Boston's HUMAN NATURE IN ITS FOURFOLD STATE.
http://www.westminsterconfession.org/godly-living/death.php
*BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), Of the Decrees of God. (From Boston's COMMENTARY ON THE WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISM.) Available (THE WORKS OF THOMAS BOSTON) on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available (THE WORKS OF THOMAS BOSTON) on Reformation Bookshelf CD #5, ISBN: 0921148755 9780921148753.
http://www.truecovenanter.com/sermons/boston_decree.html
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), The Distinguishing Characteristics of True Believers. Available [THE WORKS OF THOMAS BOSTON, VOLUME 5] on Reformation Bookshelf CD #5, ISBN: 0921148755 9780921148753.
"Seventeen sermons (254 pages) relating to nine major areas pinpointing the marks of salvation. Includes loving your enemies, conduct in times of general declension, keeping Christ's commandments, the use of the tongue, friendship with Christ, meekness, etc." -- SWRB
*BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), Of Election to Everlasting Life. Available (THE WORKS OF THOMAS BOSTON) on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available (THE WORKS OF THOMAS BOSTON) on Reformation Bookshelf CD #5, ISBN: 0921148755 9780921148753.
http://www.truecovenanter.com/sermons/boston_election.html
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), The Evil and Danger of Halting Between Two Opinions
*BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), Human Nature in Its Fourfold State (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). A Christian classic.
"This is THE classic on human nature. It was immediately acclaimed as such, and went through several printings during the author's lifetime. The book deals with four states of human existence: the state of innocence; the state of nature; the state of grace; and, the eternal state. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr. A Christian classic.
"When those who are devoid of the Spirit of God and reject revealed religion meet up with the Scriptural doctrine of original sin, their comments expose their hostility towards God and help exhibit the very principle they deny. For example, Smellie comments on one reaction to this work of Edwards as follows: 'Mr. Lechy has condemned the treatise on Original Sin as 'one of the most revolting books that have ever proceeded from the pen of man.' Edwards summarizes this book as 'a general defense of that great important doctrine,' and has skillfully answered those who would assail the revealed truth of God's Word at this point. If our doctrine is weak on man's nature and (in)ability, all manner of false 'help yourself' religion (e.g. Arminianism, Romanism, the cults, the occult, etc.), and secular seduction (e.g. psychology, socialism, etc.), based on man' inherent 'goodness' or ability to 'save himself,' will be given a wide open door to run rampant." -- SWRB
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), On Church Communion
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), Personal and Family Fasting and Humiliation
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), Repentance, Christian Warfare and Sanctification
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), Serving the Lord in Holiness
Boston, Thomas (1676-1732), A Sermon on Justification
http://www.truecovenanter.com/sermons/boston_justification.html
*BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), The Marrow of Modern Divinity (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #27 ISBN: 0921148240 9780921148241. Also available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #22. "Jeremiah Burroughs states,' If thou wilt pursue this little book, thou shalt find great worth in it.' First printed in 1645, this controversial book was read in 1700 by Thomas Boston and had a profound influence on his ministry. Boston added copious notes to this edition, which was reprinted in 1718. His notes, which are often longer than the text, are an invaluable addition to this work. Its contents are largely taken from the works of the Reformers and English Puritans. Three members of the Westminster Assembly wrote recommendations to the Marrow. Part one of the book, 'The Covenant of Grace and the Covenant of Works,' is definitely one of the best explanations of covenant theology in the English language. Part two is 'An Exposition of the Ten Commandments.' 'The marrow of the second bone (part),' said Caryl, 'is like that of the first, sweet and good. The commandments of God are marrow to the saints, as well as the promises; and they shall never taste the marrow of the promise who distaste the commandments. This little treatise breaketh the bone, the hard part of commandments, by plain exposition, so that all, even babes in Christ, yea, such as are yet out of Christ, may suck out and feed upon the marrow by profitable meditation.' This section on the commandments is practical and powerful -- guarding against the antinomian heresy. This whole book (of 400 pages) is in beautiful condition and this edition contains the appendix by John Brown of Haddington." -- SWRB
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), The Pleasure of Real Religion
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), The Shortness of Human Life
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), The State and Character of Believers
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), View of the Covenant of Grace from the Sacred Records, 1734. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #27 ISBN: 0921148240 9780921148241. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #22.
BOSTON, THOMAS (1676-1732), View of the Covenant of Works from the Sacred Records, 1772
BOWLES, OLIVER (ca. 1577-1646?), Zeale for Gods house quickned, or, A sermon preached before the assembly of Lords, Commons and Divines at their solemn fast Iuly 7, 1643, John ii. 17: Gal. 4:18. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #1. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Six, CD #32. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
Bradbury, Thomas, A collection of sermons by Ebenezer and Ralph Erskin, 1738-50
Bradford, Arthur B., Covenanterism. An Exposure of the Project to put a Religious Creed into the Constitution of the United States, and Convert this Government into a Persecuting Power 1882 (A vigorous critique of the RP teaching of national acknowledgment of Christ, with special attention to the second reformation period in Scotland)
BRADFORD, JOHN, Confutation of Four Romish Doctrines
Bradford, John, John Bradford's Confutation of Four Romish Doctrines
http://www.truecovenanter.com/anti_papacy/bradford_confutation_of_rome.html
BRADFORD, JOHN, The Hurt of Hearing Mass
BRADFORD, JOHN, The Writings of John Bradford
BRECKENRIDGE, ROBERT J, Presbyterian Government Not a Hierarchy, But a Commonwealth. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #24, ISBN: 0921148186 9780921148180.
BREDENHOF, WES, "The Whole Manner of Worship . . . ," 1997
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/WholeWes.htm
BREDENHOF, WES, A Book Review of John Calvin's Shunning the Unlawful Rites of the Ungodly and Preserving the Purity of the Christian Religion
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/ShunRev.htm"
Bremer, Francis J., Puritan Crisis: New England and the English Civil Wars, 1630-1670, 1989
*Bridges, Charles, The Christian Ministry, With an Inquiry Into the Causes of its Inefficiency (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). ISBN-10: 1428610979. A Christian classic.
"Bridges was a minister in England into the nineteenth century. . . . This book has been considered a classic book for ministers almost since it was written in 1829. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
Bridge, William, Joab's counsel and King David's seasonable hearing it . . . 2 Sam. 19:5-8, 1643
Brinsley, John, The Saints Solemn Covenant. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #2.
Bromwell, John, A fair warning to take heed of the Scottish discipline as being of all others most injurious to the civil magistrate . . . Luke 9:35; Hosea 2:7, 1649
*BROOK, BENJAMIN, Lives of the Puritans, 3 volumes (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications), ISBN: 1877611794. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
*BROOKS, THOMAS, Heaven on Earth: A Treatise on Christian Assurance (Puritan Paperback Series. Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust), ISBN: 0851513565 9780851513560. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. A Christian classic.
"All saints shall enjoy a heaven when they leave this earth; some saints enjoy a heaven while they are here on earth. That saints might enjoy two heavens is the project of this book." -- Joseph Caryl.
*Brooks, Thomas, Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices (Puritan Paperback Series. Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust), ISBN: 0851510027 9780851510026. A Christian classic.
"The best Christian authors of former times treated the seductive influence and terrible power of Satan in a way `greatly more full and suggestive than in the literature of the present day'." -- William Grimshaw
" `The strange opposition that I met with from Satan, in the study of the following discourse, hath put an edge upon my spirit, knowing that Satan strives mightily to keep these things from seeing the light that tend eminently to shake and break his kingdom of darkness, and to lift up the kingdom and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ, in the souls and lives of the children of men . . .' This is one of the seven reasons for writing his book which the author, Thomas Brooks, gives in his preface." -- Publisher's Annotation
BROOKS, THOMAS, Sins Which Bring God's Fiery Judgment Upon Cities and Nations
*BROOKS, THOMAS, and ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART (editor), The Works of Thomas Brooks, 1886 6 volumes (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust), ISBN: 0851513026 9780851513027. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
"V. 1. The preface -- Memoir of Brooks -- Precious remedies against Satan's devices -- Apples of gold -- The mute Christian under the smarting rod -- A string of pearls -- V. 2. An ark for all God's Noahs -- The privy key of heaven -- Heaven on earth -- V. 3. The unsearchable riches of Christ -- A cabinet of jewels -- V. 4. Crown and glory of Christianity -- V. 5. The golden key to open hidden treasures -- Paradise opened -- A word in season -- V. 6. London's lamentations -- The glorious day of the saints' appearance -- God's delight in the progress of the upright -- Hypocrites detected -- A believer's last day his best day -- A heavenly cordial -- The legacy of a dying mother. Responsibility: edited, with memoir, by Alexander B. Grosart."
"At that time, Charles Spurgeon commented in The Sword and the Trowel,
The volumes now before us are by that marvelously rich author Thomas Brooks, whose wealth of imagery surpasses all others of his age. The mere marginal notes of Brooks are more valuable than pages of ordinary writers; we take pleasure in the stones of his temple, and the very dust thereof we favor. Of all the Puritans he is the most readable, if we except John Bunyan; and if he cannot display the depth of Owen or the raciness of Adams, he leaves them far behind in excessive [unusual] sweetness and sparkling beauty of metaphor. There is a clear, silvery, refreshing sound in the name 'Brooks', and as is the name, such is the man. Every reader who can afford the money should purchase this incorrupt, unmutilated, unchanged, well-printed and perfectly edited copy of Brooks." -- SWRB"Perhaps the most practical of all the Puritans, Brooks surrounds the reader with lively thoughts derived from the Scriptures. He is undoubtedly one of the most quotable authors. . . . His best-known books are HEAVEN AND EARTH; A STRING OF PEARLS; APPLES OF GOLD, PRECIOUS REMEDIES AGAINST SATAN'S DEVICES; THE MUTE CHRISTIAN UNDER THE SMARTING ROD (the latter two will appear in the Fifty Greatest Christian Classics Series). Spurgeon so loved Brooks that he published a book of his sayings, SMOOTH STONES FROM ANCIENT BROOKS. He can be counted on to entertain the reader, as he feeds him meat that will stick to his or her spiritual ribs." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
BROWN, C.J., Christ's Kingship Over the Nations Maintained and Defended. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #25, ISBN: 0921148208 9780921148203.
Brown, David, Two Conferences between some of those called Separatists and Independents. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #18.
Brown, J. Wood, The Covenanters of the Merse: their history and suffereings, as found in the records of that time, 1893
*Brown, John (of Edinburgh, 1784-1858) Discourses and Sayings of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 3 volumes (London, England: Banner of Truth Trust, 1990, 1967, 1852). A Christian classic.
"Spurgeon says of this great commentary: `Of the noblest order of exposition. Procure it.' Elsewhere in COMMENTING AND COMMENTARIES, he wrote, `Dr. Brown's work must be placed among the first of the first-class. He is a great expositor.' Again, `Brown is a modern Puritan. All his expositions are of the utmost value.'
"These volumes cover much of the Gospel of John, plus many portions of the other three Gospels. In them he reveals his encyclopedic mind, and a profound regard for the Bible and the very Word of God. In addition, it is seen why it was said that he had the best clerical library in the whole nation of Scotland.
"There is little doubt in the mind of this reviewer that any reader of these volumes will become possessor of myriads of new insights into the Scriptures, and what they reveal of our God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. It is indispensable to the student of the Gospels." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
"Based upon the revised and enlarged edition of 1852. Rich in thought. Pastors will appreciate the writer's application of spiritual truths to the needs of men and women." -- Cyril J. Barber
Recommended for daily devotions, as are all the books in the listing of
"Books Considered To Be Among the Ten Greatest in the English Language."
Also available in Google Books, full view, Discourses and Sayings of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Illustrated in a Series of Expositions. ... by John Brown, published 1856 [Complete in 2 volumes. New York: Robert Carter and Brothers] original from the University of Michigan, digitized Feb. 17, 2006.
http://books.google.com/books?id=SZl9u8v0Yi8C&dq=Discourses+and+Sayings+of+Our+Lord+Jesus+Christ&ie=ISO-8859-1&source=gbs_summary_s&cad=0
This University of Michigan digitized edition, that appears in Google Books, is available in paper from two publishers: (Scholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library, November 30, 2006 [Gardners Books, 2006]), 652 pages.
"This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program." -- Publisher's Annotation
And (Hard Press, November 26, 2007), 652 pages.
BROWN, JOHN (of Edinburgh, 1784-1858), Human Authority In Religion Condemned Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #7, ISBN: 0921148798 9780921148791. "A rebuke to all hypocrites who deny the Word and Law of God, only to substitute some man-made tradition or idea in its place. Argues against the Pharisaical and `absurd rabbinical casuistry, by which' ignorant and blind souls `confounded the plainest moral distinctions, and make sin duty and duty sin. . . teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.' Preached immediately after the disruption in the Established church of Scotland, this sermon lead to the formation of the Free Church in May 1843.It pinpoints an undue regard to human authority as a major cause of impurity in doctrine, worship, and discipline, and a principle cause of sectarianism, independency, and Popery." -- SWRB
BROWN, JOHN (of Edinburgh, 1784-1858), Keeping Christ's Commandments: A True Manifestation of Love to Him. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #7, ISBN: 0921148798 9780921148791. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #6.
BROWN, JOHN (of Haddington) (annotations). Psalter by Francis Rouse, the Westminster Divines, and the Scottish General Assembly (from 1646-1650)
Brown, John (of Haddington), A comparison of established and dissenting churches, 1824
Brown, John (of Haddington), A compend of the letters of the Rev. John Brown, 1797
BROWN, JOHN (of Haddington), A Compendious History of the Church of Scotland, 1784
BROWN, JOHN (of Haddington), A Compendious View of Natural and Revealed Religion, 1817
BROWN, JOHN (of Haddington), Essay Towards an Easy Explication of the Shorter Catechism, 1845
BROWN, JOHN (of Haddington), General History of the Christian Church (2 vols.) 1771
BROWN, JOHN (of Haddington, 1722-1787), Letters on the Constitution, Government, and Discipline, of the Christian Church; Humbly Submitted to the Ensuing Venerable Assembly, of the Church of Scotland, 1767, ISBN: 0921148798 9780921148791. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #7. Available [OF THE NATURE, FORMATION, AND FELLOWSHIP OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH] on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #6. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3323346036
BROWN, JOHN (of Haddington), Of the Nature, Formation, and Fellowship of the Christian Church, 1796
BROWN, JOHN (of Haddington), Reformation Attainments Versus Backsliding Religious Professors
BROWN, JOHN (of Haddington), Select Remains of the Rev. John Brown, 1810
*BROWN, JOHN, The Absurdity and Perfidy of All Authoritative Toleration of Gross Heresy, Blasphemy, Idolatry, Popery, in Britain. In two letters to a friend in which the doctrine of the Westminster Confession of Faith [1646] relative to Toleration of a False Religion, and the power of the civil magistrate about sacred matters; and the nature, origin, ends and obligation of the National Covenant and Solemn League are candidly represented and defended, 1797, 1803 edition (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1997). Included on Reformation Bookshelf CD #25. ISBN: 0921148208 9780921148203. A Christian classic.
"REFORMATION ATTAINMENTS VERSUS BACKSLIDING RELIGIOUS PROFESSORS
"Here Brown deals with three major Reformation attainments (anti-tolerationism, establishmentarianism and the obligations of lawful covenants as they biblically bind posterity) that Satan has always been especially concerned to overthrow -- in every major demonic move to open the floodgates of lawlessness, anarchy and misrule. Fletcher, in the preface to the 1797 edition, relates this truth as it comes to bear on various religious professors, stating, 'Papists were enemies to our covenants because they were a standard lifted up against their system of abominable idolatries. Episcopalians were enemies to them, because they were a standard lifted up against their anti-scriptural church-officers and inventions of men in the worship of God. Some Presbyterians are enemies to them in our day through ignorance of their nature and ends; and others through fear of being too strictly bound to their duty.' (Cited in Johnston, Still Waters Revival Books, ATLA 1988-6070, p. 486). -- SWRB
BROWN, JOHN (of Haddington), The Psalms of David in Metre (being the Scottish Metrical Psalter, first authorized by the Westminster Divines and then also by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland [in 1650], with notes by John Brown of Haddington
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Psalter0.htm
The Psalms of David in Metre According to the Version Approved by The Church of Scotland The Scottish Metrical Psalter includes audio accompanyment
http://www.cgmusic.com/workshop/smp_frame.htm
BROWN, JOHN (of Haddington), Toleration and Covenanting
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Tol&Cov.htm
*BROWN, JOHN (of Wamphray, 1610?-1679), A pious and elaborate treatise concerning prayer; and the answer of prayer. Written by ... John Brown, ... Glasgow, 1745. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #8, #21 ISBN: 092114881X 9780921148814.
BROWN, JOHN (of Wamphray, 1610-1679), An Apologetical Relation of the Particular Sufferings of the Faithful Ministers and Professors of the Church of Scotland Since 1660, Wherein Several Questions, Useful for the Time, Are Discussed, etc. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #8, ISBN: 092114881X 9780921148814. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #5.
BROWN, JOHN (of Wamphray, 1610-1679), An Exposition of the Epistle of Paul to the Romans, With Large Practical Observations; Delivered in Several Lectures, 1766
*BROWN, JOHN (of Wamphray, 1610-1679), Christ, the Way, and the Truth, and the Life, or a short discourse pointing forth the way of making use of Christ for justification, and especially and more particularly, for sanctification in all its parts from John 14:6, wherein several cases of conscience are briefly answered, chiefly touching sanctification, 1677. (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #8, #21 ISBN: 092114881X 9780921148814. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Three, CD #14 and DVD One, CD #5. A Christian classic.
"John Brown of Wamphray (1610-1679) has been rightly called the most important Scottish theologian of his day. He was especially gifted at merging profound doctrinal truth with warm Christ-centered zeal and godly piety. Samuel Rutherford wrote of him, 'I always [had]... a great love to dear Mr. John Brown because I thought I saw Christ in him more than in his brethren.' Brown's blending of doctrinal truth and Christ-centered piety is most clearly displayed in his CHRIST: THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. This is biblical, Reformed, Puritan spirituality at its best. Would you learn the art of continually fleeing to Christ by faith for your justification and sanctification? Read and reread this precious volume, filled with experimental truth about how to go to Christ continually for every spiritual need. Use it as a devotional gem, and pray for the Holy Spirit to grant you a growing, daily 'making use' of Christ by faith." -- Joel Beeke
"This book was written during Brown's time of banishment in Holland. Among its 29 chapters we find Brown dealing with justification, but especially focusing on sanctification. Chapters are given to 'crucifying the old man,' 'How to make use of Christ, as Truth, for comfort, when truth is oppressed and bornedown,' 'for steadfastness,' 'for encouragement,' and much more. A classic on practical godliness if there ever was one." -- SWRB
BROWN, JOHN (of Wamphray, 1610-1679), Christ in believers, the hope of glory; being the substance of several sermons. By Mr. John Brown, ... Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #5. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Three, CD #14.
*BROWN, JOHN (of Wamphray, 1610?-1679), Corporate Sanctification: Holding Fast the Attainments of Reformation. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
"An overview of the Covenanter doctrine of reformation attainments by one of the great Covenanter theologians. Helpful in dispelling false charges of Anabaptism and perfectionism laid at the feet of faithful Covenanters by schismatics. John Brown was one of Samuel Rutherford's best students." -- SWRB
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/attain.htm
BROWN, JOHN (of Wamphray, 1610-1679), The History of Indulgence. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #5.
BROWN, JOHN (of Wamphray, 1610-1679), Hugh Binning, John Howie, the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and Sundry Ministers of Perth and Fife, Faithful Witness-Bearing Exemplified, 1783
Faithful witness-bearing exemplified: a collection. Containing, I. An useful case of conscience, ... By Mr. Hugh Binning. II. A solemn testimony against toleration, ... by the Commissioners of the General Assembly, and by sundry ministers in ... Perth and Fife. III. The history of the indulgence. By Mr. John Brown, ... To which is prefixed, a preface, concerning association, toleration, and ... liberty of conscience. Kilmarnock, 1783. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3315816140
BROWN, JOHN (of Wamphray, 1610-1679), The Life of Faith. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #5.
*BROWN, JOHN (of Wamphray, 1610?-1679), The Life of Justification Opened, or, A treatise grounded upon Gal. 2.11 [i.e. 3.11]: wherein the orthodox doctrine of justification by faith . . . is clearly expounded . . . (1695) (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #20, ISBN: 0921148976 9780921148975. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #5. A Christian classic.
"The title continues: `Or, a Treatise grounded upon Gal. 2:11. Wherein the Orthodox Doctrine of Justification by Faith, and Imputation of Christ's Righteousness, is clearly expounded, solidly confirmed, and learnedly vindicated from the various Objections of its Adversaries. Whereunto are subjoined some Arguments against Universal Redemption.' In 1828 Dr. Burns wrote, `Mr. John Brown was unquestionably one of the most eminent divines Scotland has yet produced, as his numerous writings, still carefully sought after by solid and judicious Christians, fully envince' (Johnston, TREASURY OF THE SCOTTISH COVENANT, p. 339). Regarding this book Dr. Walker noted, `By far our most thorough exposition and discussion of the doctrine it handles; and all the more to be prized because of the particular bearing it has on the new views which Baxter and others had begun to propagate, and which in some shape are ever returning upon ourselves' (Ibid., p. 341). Interestingly, Brown, in the preface, after warning against Arminianism `as the immediate way to introduce Popery' states, `Yea even those who were purer in appearance, pressing the moral duties and practical doctrine of piety (I mean the followers of that famous Minister Mr. Richard Baxter) did corrupt the true doctrine of justification, because they adopted universal grace and redemption.' One of the best, if not the best, books ever written on the topic of justification!" -- SWRB
Brown, John (of Wamphray, 1610-1679), Libri duo contra volzogenium et velthusium, 1670
Brown, John. The life of faith in time of trial and affliction, cleared up and explained, Heb. 10:38, ... By Mr. John Brown, ... Edinburgh, 1726. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3321242621
Brown, John?, The swan-son . . .
BROWN, P. HUME, John Knox: A Biography (2 vols.), 1895
Brown, S.J., Scotland in the Age of Disruption, 1993
Brown, S.J., Thomas Chalmers and the Godly Commonwealth in Scotland 1982
BROWN, THOMAS, Annuals of the Disruption, 1893
BROWN, THOMAS, Church and state in Scotland: a narrative of the struggle for independence from 1560 to 1843, 1892, ATLA 1988-0160
BRUCE, MICHAEL, Good News in Evil Times For Fainting Believers, Jeremiah 45; Matthew 28, 1708
BRUCE, ROBERT, 1559-1631) (William Cunningham, editor), Sermons by the Rev. Robert Bruce, Minister of Edinburgh (Wodrow Society pp. 508), 1843
*BRUTUS, JUNIUS (attributed to Philippe Duplessis-Mornay), A Defense of Liberty Against Tyrants (New York, NY: Gordon Press Publishers, 1992, 1689, 1579). (Available from Still Waters Revival Books). Alternate title: Vindiciae, Contra Tyrannos: Or, Concerning the Legitimate Power of a Prince Over the People, and of the People Over a Prince, George Garnett (editor), (Cambridge Univ Pr).
This is a reprint of a 1689 edition of this work, which was originally written in 1579.
"Piety commands that the law and church of God be maintained. Justice requires that tyrants and destroyers of the commonwealth be compelled to reason. Charity challenges the right of relieving and restoring the oppressed. Those who make no account of these things do as much as in them lies to drive piety, justice, and charity out of this world, that they may never more be heard of." -- Junius Brutus
"John Adams held this book to be one of the most influential books in America on the eve of the Revolution. This `defense' manual will help equip you for the battle." -- Publisher's Annotation
"This book was even more influential than Thomas Payne's COMMON SENSE, in molding the American mind and preparing it for the war for independence. Much of our Declaration of Independence reflects its wisdom and thought. Written by a French Huguenot to give Biblical and civil justification for fighting against a government that was illegally killing it own people during the religious wars on France between 1540s-late 1700. A must reading for those who want to understand religious and political history of Europe, or want to better understand the Biblical justification sought by our own founding fathers in their fight for independence. A must read!" -- Reader Comment
Vidiciae Contra Tyrannos: A Defense of Liberty Against Tyrants, by Junius Brutus, attributed to Philippe Duplessis-Mornay
http://www.constitution.org/vct/vindiciae.htm
The Covenant between God and Kings, from A DEFENSE OF LIBERTY
http://www.constitution.org/vct/vindiciae1a.htm
Buchanan, George. George Buchanan's dialogue concerning the rights of the crown of Scotland translated into English; with two dissertations prefixed; ... By Robert Macfarlan, A.M. London, 1799. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3305797589
Buchanan, George. Buchanan's History of Scotland. In twenty books. ... The third edition, revised and corrected from the Latin original. In two volumes. Adorned with curious cuts engraven from the original paintings, by Mr. White, Mr. Vertue, &c. Vol. 1. London, 1733. 2 vols. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3325207266
Buchanan, George. De jure regni apud Scotos, dialogus. Auctore Georgio Buchanano, ... (on the Right of Kingship Among the Scots)Glasguae, 1750. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3323765560
Buchanan, George, Dialogue concerning the true privilege of government in the Kingdom of Scotland. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #2.
Buchanan, George, "George Buchanan: Glasgow quartercentenary studies," 1907
Buchanan, George, The Life of George Wishart. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD 24#.
BUCHANAN, JAMES, The Doctrine of Justification
Buchanan, R., The Ten Years' Conflict (2 vols.), 1849
Buchanan, Robert, The Ten Years Conflict
Buckroyd, J., Church and state in Scotland, 1660-1681, 1980
Buckroyd, J., The life of James Sharp, Archbishop of St. Andrews, 1618-1679, 1987
Bunyan, John, 1628-1688, The Holy City or The New Jerusalem. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #32.
Pilgrim's Page: A John Bunyan Archive
This is the complete set of THE WORKS OF JOHN BUNYAN, George Offor edition, the edition reprinted by The Banner of Truth. It is free online, and is downloadable in the following formats: HTML, RTF, TEXT, and PDF.
http://www.mountzion.org/bunyan.html
*Bunyan, John, The Holy War made by Shaddai upon Diabolus for the regaining of the metropolis of the world: or, The losing and taking again of the town of Mansoul, ISBN: 1840300264 9781840300260. A Christian classic.
"I have read this novel before, and it is as good as PILGRIM'S PROGRESS. John Bunyan shows how Satan constantly tries to keep our souls, and uses all of the tricks in the book to try to keep our souls. This book is for Christians and non-Christians alike, the same is true with the THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS. John Bunyan knows how to keep you entertained and thinking about what kind of shape your spirit is in. This book is a true masterpiece and is the best book about Spiritual Warfare that I have read so far." -- Reader Comment
"Bunyan's second and most loved work after Pilgrim's Progress. Also allegorical, this work tells the story of mankind's redemption by comparing it to a besieged city." -- Book Description
"Forget Frank Peretti! Bunyan's allegory on spiritual warfare is absolutely profound. The old tinker of Bedford knew whereof he spoke. The chronicles of Mansoul and the great battle for its mind, heart and spirit make difficult reading to be sure, but you will be rewarded for your perseverance a hundredfold!
"BONUS: Bunyan uses real army stratagems and tactics in his descriptions of the symbolic battles. He is believed to have picked up these details while a soldier in Cromwell's New Model Army." -- Reader Comment
Pilgrim's Page: A John Bunyan Archive
This is the complete set of THE WORKS OF JOHN BUNYAN, George Offor edition, the edition reprinted by The Banner of Truth. It is free online, and is downloadable in the following formats: HTML, RTF, TEXT, and PDF.
http://www.mountzion.org/bunyan.html
Burges, Cornelius, 1589?-1665, and Stephen Marshall, 1594?-1655, The first sermon, preached to the Honourable House of Commons now assembled in Parliament at their publique fast. Novemb. 17. 1640. By Cornelius Burges Doctor of Divinitie. Published by order of that House, EEBO.
*BURGESS, ANTHONY (d. 1664?), Publick affections pressed . . . , Numb. 11:12, 1645 (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #21. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Two, CD #9.
Publick Affections, Pressed in a Sermon Before the Honourable House of Commons Assembled in Parliament Upon the Solemn Day of Humiliation, Febr. 25. 1645.
http://books.google.com/books?id=G1c3HAAACAAJ&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html
*BURGESS, ANTHONY (d. 1664?), Rome's Cruelty and Apostasy, 1645
*BURGESS, ANTHONY (d. 1664?), The Difficulty of, and the Encouragements to a Reformation, Mark i. 2-3, 1643. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #1. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Two, CD #9.
*Burgess, Anthony (d. 1664?) The magistrates commission from heaven (London: printed by George Miller for Thomas Vnderhill at the Bible in Woodstreet, 1644), Wing (2nd ed., 1994) / B5650; Thomason / E.14[18]. EEBO.
*BURGESS, ANTHONY (d. 1664?), The Reformation of the Church, To Be Endeavoured More Than That of the Commonwealth, 1645 28 pages. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #21. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Two, CD #9.
"A 'Sermon preached before the Right Honourable House of Lords at the publicke Fast, August 27, 1645,' (notes the cover) during the days of the sitting of the Westminster Assembly. Can you image these words (which are just a small sample from the preface to the godly exhortation contained in this sermon) directed, by request of the civil magistrate, to the leaders of your nation? Burgess writes, 'It was my endeavour in this Sermon to excite your Lordships to a speedy and exact Reformation of the Church from all the corruptions that have defiled her, and herein to attend unto God's Word, as the only starre that will conduct unto Christ. None are too great to undertake so good a work. Gregory said of David dancing before the Ark, Magis miror Davidum saltantem, quam pugnantem, David is to be more admired in his religious worship of God, than in his courageous conquest and slaughter of the Philistines, or other enemies. Hence, Jer. 9:23,24. where glory in wisdome, riches and might is forbidden, there is a kinde of an holy pride allowed in the knowledge of the Lord. Let Heathens glory, that they are saluted by the Common-wealth, Patres Pariae; but let those Christians, whom God honoureth with dignity and place, delight to be nursing Fathers to the Church, by speaking comfortably unto those who teach the good knowledge of God; and by commanding the Levites to carry all the filthiness out of the Temple. Which that your Lordships may faithfully and zealously doe, is the prayer of Your Lordships humble Servant, Anthony Burgesse'." -- SWRB
BURGESS, ANTHONY (d. 1664?), Vindiciae Legis: or, A Vindication of the Moral Law and the Covenants, from the Errors of Papists, Arminians, Socinians, and more especially, Antinomians, 1647, EEBO.
Burgess, Anthony, (d. 1664), and Samuel Clarke, (1599-1682) Golden apples. Or seaonable and serious counsel from the sanctuary to the rulers of the earth: held forth in the resolution of sundry questions and cases of conscience, 1659, EEBO.
Burgess, Cornelius, A sermon preach from Jer. 1:5 to Parliament, Nov., 17th, 1640, 1641
Burleigh, A.L., Drummond and J. Bulloch, the Church in Victorian Scotland 1843-74, 1975
Burleigh, A.L., Drummond and J. Bulloch, the Church in Victorian Scotland 1874-1900, 1978
Burleigh, A.L., Drummond and J. Bulloch, the Scottish Church 1688-1843, 1973
Burns, Robert, and Robert Wodrow, The history of the sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restauration [sic] to the Revolution: collected from the publick records, original papers, and manuscripts of that time, ... By Mr. Robert Wodrow, ... Vol. 2. Edinburgh, 1721-22. 2 vols.
David Hackston of Rathillet's Account of Ayrs-moss.
Excerpted from Wodrow's History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland.
http://www.truecovenanter.com/history/hackston_ayrsmoss.html
The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland, Google Books
http://books.google.com/books?id=ykYRAAAAIAAJ&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html
Burroughes, Jeremiah, A sermon on Proverbs 14:34, 1646
BURROUGHS, JEREMIAH, 1599-1646, The Excellency of Holy Courage in Evil Times, in which, (besides many other seasonable truths) there is shewed: 1.That wicked men in power are fierce in their wrath 2. That faith will keep a gracious heart from immoderate fear of men of authority and power. 3. Directions in our fear of authority, etc., 1661. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Three, CD #13. EEBO.
*BUSHELL, MICHAEL, <The Songs of Zion: A Contemporary Case for Exclusive Psalmody (Pittsburgh, PA: Crown and Covenant Publications, 1993, 1977), ISBN: 1884527043 9781884527043.
"Contains one of the best explanations of the Scriptural law of worship (also known as the regulative principle of worship) in print today. For this and a number of other reasons this is one of the most significant books published this century concerning worship! Furthermore, it demonstrates and defends (from Scripture, history and the creeds) the Reformation practice of exclusive Psalmody. It dovetails splendidly with Eire's (a Roman Catholic author) celebrated WAR AGAINST THE IDOLS, setting forth foundational principles that lay at the very heart of Reformation thought, theology and practice. For as Bushell points out, `Purity of worship and uniformity of worship go hand in hand because they are both founded upon the assumption that the Scriptures contain clear, sufficient and authoritative directions as to the proper way of worshiping God. The diversity of worship practice that we see in our churches arises ultimately from a denial of this assumption, and it constitutes, therefore, a denial of a central aspect of the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture. There is much more at stake, then, in this whole discussion than the mere observance or non-observance of a few external rites' (2nd edition, 1993, p. 3). If you are a Calvinist and have not read this book, you are missing a real treat!" -- SWRB
Butler, D., The Life and Letters of Robert Leighton, 1903
Button, C.N., `Scottish mysticism in the 17th century, with special reference to Samuel Rutherford' (PhD. thesis, Edinburgh University), 1927
Byfield, Richard, Temple-defilers defiled, 1 Cor. iii. 1644
Calamy, Edmund. Baxter, Richard. An abridgement of Mr. Baxter's History of his life and times. With an account of the ministers, &c. who were ejected after the Restauration, of King Charles II. ... The second edition: in two volumes. ... By Edmund Calamy, D.D. Vol. 1. London, 1713. 2 vols. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318480724
Calamy, Edmund, 1600-1666, and Manton, Thomas, 1620-1677, Caryl, Joseph, 1602-1673, Nalton, James, 1600-1662, Lye, Thomas, 1621-1684, Ashe, Simeon, d. 1662, A Compleat collection of farewel sermons preached by Mr. Calamy, Dr. Manton, Mr. Caryl ... [et al.] ; together with Mr. Ash his funeral sermon, Mr. Nalton's funeral sermon, Mr. Lye's rehearsal ... with their several prayers, EEBO. See also Seaman, Lazarus.
Calamy, Edmund. A continuation of the Account of the ministers, lecturers, masters and fellows of colleges, and schoolmasters, who were ejected and silenced after the Restoration in 1660, ... To which is added, the Church and dissenters compar'd ... And also Some free remarks on ... Dr. Bennet's Essay on the 39 Articles ... In two volumes. By Edmund Calamy, D.D. Vol. 1. London, 1727. 2 vols. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318725059
Calamy, Edmund. A defence of moderate Non-Conformity. In answer to the reflections of Mr. Ollyffe and Mr. Hoadly, on the tenth chapter of the Abridgment of the life of the Reverend Mr. Rich. Baxter. ... By Edm. Calamy, E. F. & N. Vol. 1. London, 1703-05. 3 vols. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3322541805
Calamy, Edmund, England's antidote against the plague of civil war, Luke 13:4,5, 1644, EEBO.
Calamy, Edmund, The great danger of covenant-refusing and covenant-breaking, 2 Tim. iii. 3, 1646, EEBO.
Calamy, Edmund. The great danger of covenant-breaking, &c. Being the substance of a sermon preached January 14. 1645. ... By Edmon [sic] Calamy. [London?], 1706. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318958761
The Great Danger of Covenant-refusing, and Covenant-breaking, Edmund Calamy
Select "Topics," "Covenanting" and then the sermon.
http://www.truecovenanter.com/
Calamy, Edmund, An indictment against England because of her self-murdering divisions . . . , Matt. 12:25, 1644, EEBO.
Calamy, Edmund, 1600-1666, Jus divinum ministerii evangelici. Or The divine right of the Gospel--ministry: divided into two parts. The first part containing a justification of the Gospel-ministry in general. The necessity of ordination thereunto by imposition of hands. The unlawfulnesse of private mens assuming to themselves either the office or work of the ministry without a lawfull call and ordination. The second part containing a justification of the present ministers of England, both such as were ordained during the prevalency of episcopacy from the foul aspersion of anti-christianism: and those who have been ordained since its abolition, from the unjust imputation of novelty: proving that a bishop and presbyter are all one in Scripture; and that ordination by presbyters is most agreeable to the Scripture-patern. Together with an appendix, wherein the judgement and practice of antiquity about the whole matter of episcopacy, and especially about the ordination of ministers, is briefly discussed. Published by the Provincial Assembly of London, 1654, EEBO.
Calamy, Edmund. Memoirs of the life of the late Revd. Mr. John Howe. Collected by Edmund Calamy D.D. London, 1724. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3300911407
Calamy, Edmund. The ministry of the Dissenters vindicated: in an ordination sermon preach'd at Ailsbury, in the county of Bucks; on June 11. 1724. By Edmund Calamy, ... London, 1724. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318677583
*Calumy, Edmund (1671-1732), and Samuel Palmer (editor), The Nonconformist's Memorial, 1802 (3 vols.), ISBN: 0781206243. OCLC: 747889 seems to be the prefered edition. E-test available OCLC: 220202826. A Christian classic. See also, Benjamin Brook, Lives of the Puritans.
"Edmund Calamy (1678-1732), a dissenting minister in London and a historian, was the son and grandson of puritan ministers inside the Church of England. Both of them, along with hundreds of others, were expelled from their church livings for their refusal to submit to the 1662 Act of Uniformity. This event, the so-called 'Great Ejection', was a crucial moment in the formation of religious dissent in England. This book, first published in 1775, is an extensively-revised version, by another dissenting minister Samuel Palmer, of materials originally collated and published by Edmund Calamy, commemorating the lives and works of these ejected ministers.
"Editing the autobiography of one of the most eminent of these ejected ministers, Richard Baxter, Calamy included a long chapter listing the ejected ministers and such biographical data as he could find. This is the famous chapter 9 of AN ABRIDGMENT OF MR BAXTER'S HISTORY OF HIS LIFE AND TIMES (1702). This chapter became a whole volume of a second edition of the ABRIDGEMENT published in 1713. And in 1727 Calamy produced a further two volumes of material under the title A CONTINUATION OF THE ACCOUNT OF THE MINISTERS, LECTURERS, MASTERS AND FELLOWS OF COLLEGES, AND SCHOOLMASTERS WHO WERE EJECTED AND SILENCED AFTER THE RESTORATION OF 1660...
"Samuel Palmer attempted to integrate this material into a more readable form, making extensive revisions and additions. He certainly succeeded in producing something more accessible to eighteenth-century readers and there were several reprints of the book and a second edition in 1802-3. However readability was sometimes at the cost of accuracy and of a reduction of the scholarly value of Calamy's material.
"Nevertheless THE NONCONFORMIST'S MEMORIAL was an important work of collective memory by eighteenth-century dissenters." -- Publisher's Annotation
The Nonconformist's Memorial: Being an Account of the Lives, Sufferings, and Printed Works, of the Two Thousand Ministers Ejected from the Church of England, Chiefly by the Act of Uniformity, Aug. 24, 1666. ...
http://books.google.com/books?id=b08UwRUmWL0C&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html
Calamy, Edmund, A phenix, or, The Solemn League and Covenant whereunto is annexed . . . , Additional title: The great danger of covenant-breaking, EEBO.
Calamy, Edmund. Truth and love. A discourse from Ephesians IV.15. at the Merchants-lecture, at Salters-Hall, November 29. 1720. By Edmund Calamy, D.D. London, 1720. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3322408874
Calderwood, David, Altare damascenum, 1623
Calderwood, David, Reasons against festival days
http://www.naphtali.com/days.htm
*CALDERWOOD, DAVID, The History of the Kirk of Scotland, 8 volumes (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #11, ISBN: 0921148879 9780921148876. A Christian classic.
CALDERWOOD, DAVID, The Pastor and the Prelate or Reformation and Conformity Shortly Compared First American edition of 1844, 1844, EEBO.
CALDERWOOD, DAVID, The True History of the Church of Scotland, From the Beginning of the Reformation, unto the end of the Reign of King James VI, 1678, EEBO.
CALVIN, JOHN, A Book Review of John Calvin's SHUNNING THE UNLAWFUL RITES OF THE UNGODLY AND PRESERVING THE PURITY OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION by Wes Bredenhof
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/ShunRev.htm
CALVIN, JOHN, Acts of the Council of Trent
CALVIN, JOHN, Calvin on the Free Offer of the Gospel
*CALVIN, JOHN, Calvin's Calvinism: Treatises on the Eternal Predestination of God and the Secret Providence of God . (Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications), ISBN: 0916206327 9780916206321. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
Translated by Henry Cole. "Two major treatises by Calvin in which he clearly defends the sovereignty of God in predestination and providence. Some say that modern-day Calvinists believe more than Calvin ever said. This book shows that view to be far from the truth." -- GCB
CALVIN, JOHN, Calvin's Commentaries (22 vols.) Ages Software
The Comprehensive John Calvin Collection (CD-ROM) from AGES Software
http://www.ageslibrary.com
*Calvin, John, Calvin's Commentaries, 22 volumes (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House). Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #1. A Christian classic.
"I know of no man since the Apostles' days whom I value and honor more than Calvin, and whose judgment in all things, one with another, I more esteem and come nearer to." -- Richard Baxter
"Of all commentators I believe Calvin to be the most candid. . . . He was no trimmer and pruner of texts. He gave their meaning as far as he knew it." -- C.H. Spurgeon
"A large volume could not contain all that has been written in praise of Calvin's commentaries, by men of all theological persuasions. Anyone who neglects consulting Calvin is going to be the poorer for their neglect." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
It is recommended that CALVIN'S COMMENTARIES be used for daily devotions.
Calvin's Commentaries (22 Volumes) in Logos Library System format (LLS)
http://www.logos.com/products/details/887
The Comprehensive John Calvin Collection CD-ROM
http://www.ageslibrary.com
The Comprehensive John Calvin Collection CD-ROM in Logos Library System (LLS) format
http://www.logosbiblesoftware.com/logosbiblesoftware/calcom.html
Calvin's Commentaries (those in e-text to date)
http://www.ccel.org/calvin/commentaries/commentaries.html
Calvin, John, Calvin's Commentary on Hosea
http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/m.sion/calvhose.htm
*CALVIN, JOHN, Calvin's Ecclesiastical Advice
*CALVIN, JOHN, Calvin's Selected Works, Tracts and Letters, 7 Volumes, ISBN: 0801024935 9780801024931. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. A Christian classic.
"These remarkable volumes contain Calvin's tracts and letters. They clearly exhibit why Calvin was one of the great saints (who defended the regulative principle of worship) and why his work was singularly blessed of God. Understanding these works will shed much light on our current situation; for many in the professed Christian community live in as great (or greater) darkness today than those who were contemporaries of Calvin. This set contains such classics as THE NECESSITY OF REFORMING THE CHURCH, THE CATECHISM OF THE CHURCH OF GENEVA, AN ANTIDOTE AGAINST TRENT, THE SINFULNESS OF OUTWARD CONFORMITY TO ROMISH RITES, and much more. Calvin's only letter to Luther, his letters to Knox, Bullinger, Beza and a host of other Reformers, along with Beza's 100 page LIFE OF CALVIN are also all included. Indexed, 3507 pages." -- SWRB
The Necessity of Reforming the Church (1543), by John Calvin
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/NRC_ch00.htm
CALVIN, JOHN, Catechism of the Church of Geneva, Instruction for Children in the Doctrine of Christ
CALVIN, JOHN, Come Out From Among Them: The "Anti-Nicodemite" Writings of John Calvin
CALVIN, JOHN, Comparison Between the False Church and the True
CALVIN, JOHN, Defending the Reformation: John Calvin Debates the Romanist Sadolet
*Calvin, John, The Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 volumes (Philadelphia, PA: Westminster Press, 1960). A Christian classic.
"Edited by John McNeill and translated by Ford Lewis Battles, this is the definitive English language edition of one of the monumental works of the Christian church -- Calvin's INSTITUTES.
"Still considered by many to be the finest explanation and defense of the Protestant Reformation available.
"The work is divided into four books: I. The Knowledge of God the Creator, II. The Knowledge of God the Redeemer in Christ, III. The Mode of Obtaining the Grace of Christ, IV. The External Means or Helps by Which God Allures Us Into Fellowship With Christ and Keeps Us in It. . . . THE INSTITUTES is praised by the secular philosopher, Will Durant, as one of the ten books that shook the world." -- GCB
Calvin spent a lifetime writing and perfecting INSTITUTES OF CHRISTIAN RELIGION. His Prefatory Address makes it clear that he intended the work to be a defense of Christianity to the King of France.
Therefore, plainly stated, one of the most influential works ever published in the English language is a defense of Christianity to leaders of State.
Prefatory Address to His Most Christian Majesty, The Most Mighty and Illustrious Monarch, Francis, King of the French, His Sovereign, John Calvin
"Indeed, this consideration makes a true king: to recognize himself a minister of God in governing his kingdom. Now, that king, who in ruling over his realm does not serve God's glory, exercises not kingly rule but brigandage. [Footnote: 'Nec iam regnum ille sed latrocinium exercet.' An echo of Augustine's famous phrase: 'When justice is taken away, what are kingdoms [[regna]] but a vast banditry [[magna latocinia]]?' City of God IV. iv (MPL [[Migne, J.P., Patrologiae cursus completus, series Latina]] 41. 115; tr. NPNF [[A Select Library of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, second series]] II. 66).] Furthermore, he is deceived who looks for enduring prosperity in his kingdom when it is not ruled by God's scepter, that is, his Holy Word; for the heavenly oracle that proclaims that 'where prophecy fails the people are scattered' [Prov. 29:18] cannot lie." (Battles translation)
"The characteristic of a true sovereign is, to acknowledge that, in the administration of his kingdom, he is a minister of God. He who does not make his reign subservient to the divine glory, acts the part not of a king, but a robber. He, moreover, deceives himself who anticipates long prosperity to any kingdom which is not ruled by the sceptre of God, that is, by his divine word. For the heavenly oracle is infallible which has declared, that where there is no vision the people perish (Prov. 29:18). (Beveridge translation)"
See the entire Prefatory Address, Beveridge translation:
http://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/institutes.ii.viii.html
"The doctrines of covenant liberty were rediscovered in the Reformation. John Calvin went further than anyone else in defining liberty and what Christians need to do to maintain it. Includes bibliographies."
It is recommended that INSTITUTES OF CHRISTIAN RELIGION be used for daily devotions and may be used in combination with Ford Lewis Battles and John Walchenbach, AN ANALYSIS OF THE INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION OF JOHN CALVIN (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House) and with CALVIN'S COMMENTARIES.
Nelson's Ultimate Bible Reference Library, Logos Library System format (LLS) (CD-ROM)
This library systems includes CALVIN'S INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, THE HOLY BIBLE KING JAMES VERSION, THE NEW TREASURY OF SCRIPTURE KNOWLEDGE, AUGUSTINE'S CONFESSIONS, WESTMINSTER CONFESSION OF FAITH (1646), WESTMINSTER LARGER CATECHISM, WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISM, MATTHEW HENRY'S COMMENTARY, NEW NAVE'S TOPICAL BIBLE, PILGRIM'S PROGRESS, and other classic Bible study aids. THE REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE (Other title: THE NEW GENEVA STUDY BIBLE,) in LLS format, may be added to this library. Therefore, all the above works may be used in combination with each other in Bible study.
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Calvin, Spurgeon and International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) (LLS)
Contains Calvin's Commentaries.
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Calvin's Commentaries (22 Volumes) (LLS)
http://www.logos.com/products/details/887
The Comprehensive John Calvin Collection CD-ROM in Logos Library System (LLS) format
http://www.logosbiblesoftware.com/logosbiblesoftware/calcom.html
Calvin's Commentaries (online)
http://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom
One Hundred Aphorisms, Containing, Within a Narrow Compass, the Substance and Order of the Four Books of THE INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION
http://www.lettermen2.com/pringle.html
The Comprehensive John Calvin Collection
From Ages Software. Includes both the Battles and the Beveridge translation of THE INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, CALVIN'S COMMENTARIES, and other works by Calvin.
http://www.ageslibrary.com/ages_calvin_collection_1.html
Institutes of the Christian Religion (Beveridge translation online)
http://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/institutes.i.html
CALVIN, JOHN, Instrumental Music in the Worship of God
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/InstCalv.htm
Calvin, John, Letters of John Calvin, 2 volumes, ISBN: 9780548138700 0548138702.
CALVIN, JOHN, Necessity of Reforming the Church, 1544
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/NRC_ch00.htm
CALVIN, JOHN, Sermons on Election and Reprobation, 1579, 1996
A Sermon of John Calvin, Upon the first Epistle of Paul to Timothy, published for the benefit and edifying of the Church of God. Translated out of French into English by L.T. at London, Imprinted for G. Bishop and T. Woodcoke, 1579.
Calvin on the true calling of women.
http://truecovenanter.com/calvin/calvin_19_on_Timothy.html
CALVIN, JOHN, Sermons on Galatians
CALVIN, JOHN, Sermons on Psalm 119, 1580, 1996
CALVIN, JOHN, Sermons on the Deity of Christ, 1581 (translated 1950), 1997
CALVIN, JOHN, The Bondage and Liberation of the Will: A Defense of the Orthodox Doctrine of Human Choice Against Pighius, 1543, 1996
*Calvin, John, Sermons on Deuteronomy (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). A Christian classic.
"This quality facsimile is of the 1583 edition. The Elizabethan text has small print but the 200 sermons provides us with the greatest and best volume of Calvin's sermons on the Old Testament. A Scripture index is included. Many today think that unless a commentary is new it has little value. Calvin is one of the best arguments against that view." -- GCB
"Everything that Calvin wrote by way of exposition is priceless, even those who differ from him in theology admit this." -- C.H. Spurgeon
Sermons on Deuteronomy by John Calvin
http://www.reformed.com/pub/jc_sab_1.htm
Covenant Enforced: Sermons on Deuteronomy 27 and 28, John Calvin
http://entrewave.com/freebooks/docs/2212_47e.htm
Calvin, John, A Short Treatise on The Supper of our Lord Jesus Christ
http://www.truecovenanter.com/calvin/calvin_treatise_the_supper_of_our_lord.html
CALVIN, JOHN, The Rise of the Papacy with Proof from Daniel and Paul that the Pope is Antichrist
CALVIN, JOHN, The True Method of Giving Peace to Christendom and of Reforming the Church, 1548
CALVIN, JOHN, The Unity of the Reformed Churches
CALVIN, JOHN, THE WESTMINSTER DIVINES and OTHERS, Selected Writings on Justification by Faith and the Free Offer of the Gospel for the Succor and Comfort of the Troubled Saint, and the Convicted Sinner
Cameron, J.K., Divers Manners (`Andrew Melville in St. Andrews'), 1990
Cameron, John, Opera: being the collected theological works, 1642
Cameron, John, 1579?-1625, The true bounds of Christian freedome: or a treatise wherein the rights of the law are vindicated, 1645, EEBO.
*CAMERON, NIGEL (editor) Dictionary of Scottish Church History and Theology (Edinburg, Scotland: T & T Clark, 1993), ISBN: 0830814078 9780830814077.
CAMERON, RICHARD, Angels and Offenders
CAMERON, RICHARD, God Defends His Covenanted Remnant
Cameron, Richard. Good news to Scotland. A sermon preached in the parish of Carluke, in Clydsdale; upon the 8th. day of July 1680. By ... Richard Cameron. To which is added, an acrostick upon his name, ... Glasgow, 1741. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3322751284
CAMERON, RICHARD, The Calvinistic Covenanter at Perfect Peace Amid Trials and Persecution
CAMERONIAN, Was the Bishop's Death Murder?, 1860
Campbell, A.J., Two centuries of the Church of Scotland, 1930
Campbell, G.D., The Patronage Act of 1874, 1874
Campbell, W., `Samuel Rutherford: Exponent of Scottish Presbyterianism' (PhD thesis, Edinburgh University), 1937
Campbell, W.M., The Triumph of Presbyterianism, 1958
CANDLISH, JAMES S., The Kingdom of God: Biblically and Historically Considered, 1884
Cant, Andrew, 1590?-1663, A sermon preached at a general meeting in the Gray-Friar-Church of Edinburgh, upon the 13 day of June, 1638, EEBO.
Cant, Andrew. A sermon preached on the ? day of January 1703 at Edinburgh, by M. A. C. Edinburgh, 1703. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3322418807
Cant, Andrew. A sermon preached at a general meeting in the Gray-Friar-Church of Edinburgh, upon the 13th day of June 1638, ... By ... Mr. Andrew Cant, ... Edinburgh, 1720. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3322768557
Cant, Andrew. A sermon preached after the renovation of the National Covenant, and celebration of the Lord's supper, at Glasgow, anno. 1638. By ... Mr Andrew Cant ... Glasgow, [1720?]. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3320820898
Cant, Andrew, Two sermons and a discourse and exhortation at renewing the National Covenant, 1841
Carlisle, Samuel, A paper on the history of the Reformed Presbyterian or Covenanting Church in the vicinity of Newburgh and on the life of Rev. James R. Willson, D.D., 1885
Carlisle, Samuel, Centennial Sermon 1876
Carruthers, E.W., A sketch of the life and character of the Rev. David Caldwell, D.D.
Carruthers, S.W., The everyday work of the Westminster Assembly, 1943
CARRUTHERS, S.W., Westminster Confession of Faith [1646]
CARSLAW, W.H. (editor), The Scots Worthies, revised and corrected by Rev. W.H. Carslaw, Edinburgh, 1885
CARSLAW, W.H., Exiles of the Covenant, 1908 edition, 1908
Carslaw, W.H., Life and times of William Guthrie, 1900
CARSLAW, W.H., Six Martyrs of the Scottish Reformation, 1907 edition, 1907. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #26, ISBN: 0921148224 9780921148227. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #22.
CARSLAW, W.H., The Life and Letters of James Renwick the Last Scottish Martyr, 1893. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #30, ISBN: 0921148380 9780921148388. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #22.
The Life and Letters of James Renwick the Last Scottish Martyr
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CARSLAW, W.H., The Life and Times of Donald Cargill
CARSLAW, W.H., The Life and Times of James Renwick, 1900
CARSLAW, W.H., Three Heroes of the Covenant: The Life and Times of William Guthrie, Donald Cargill and James Renwick, Last of the Martyrs, 1902. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #26, ISBN: 0921148224 9780921148227. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #22.
Carson, David M., Transplanted to America...A popular History of the American Covenanters to 1871, 1979
Carter, Robert, and Brothers, Martyrs and Covenanters of Scotland (New York: Robert Carter, 1847).
Caryl, Joseph, 1602-1673, The arraignment of unbelief, as the grand cause of our national non-establishment: cleared in a sermon to the Honourable House of Commons in Parliament, at Margarets Westminster, upon the 28th of May, 1645, being the day of their publike fast, 1645, OCLC: 25384011
Caryl, Joseph, 1602-1673, Davids prayer for Solomon: containing the proper endowments and duty royall of a king, with the consequent blessings upon a kingdome.: Delivered in a sermon at Christ-Church London, before the Right Honourable the Lord Major, the ... aldermen his bretheren, together with the ... companies of the said city, upon the 27th of March, 1643. Being the commemoration of His Majesties inauguration, 1643, EEBO; Wing: C-750; OCLC: 15990308.
*CARYL, JOSEPH (1602-1673), An exposition with practical observations upon . . . the book of Job . . . 12 volumes (London, England: Printed by Matthew Simmons, 1649, 1669) and (Berkley, MI: Dust & Ashes Publications), ISBN: 1892777509. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #22. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Six, CD #32. A Christian classic.
Caryl preached on Job for 20 years. Some have said his work is the only satisfactory commentary on the book of Job.
"The pinnacle of Puritan preaching and devotion, Joseph Caryl's 12 volume, 8600+ page exposition of Job is now heading for a limited edition printing. . . . These are the full 12 volumes totally unabridged."
"C.H. Spurgeon said, `Caryl will not exhaust the patience of a student who is a lover of every letter of the Word . . . it would be a mistake to suppose that he is at all prolix or redundant; he is only full. In the course of expounding he has illustrated a very large portion of Bible with great clearness and power. He is deeply devotional and spiritual. His work can scarcely be superseded or surpassed'." -- Publisher's Annotation
Caryl, Joseph, Heaven and earth embracing; or, God and man approaching. Shewed in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons upon the day of their publike fast at Margarets Westminster, January 28. 1645, 1646. OCLC: 25385950
Caryl, Joseph, Joseph Caryl on covenanting
http://www.truecovenanter.com/covenants/slc_caryl_westminster.html
*CARYL, JOSEPH (1602-1673), The nature, solemnity, grounds, property and benefits of a sacred covenant: together with the duties of those who enter into such a covenant: delivered in a sermon at Westminster, at that public convention (ordered by the Honourable House of Commons) for the taking of the Covenant, by all such, of all degrees, as willingly presented themselves, upon Friday, Octob. 6 1643 (London, England: printed by E.G. for John Rothwell and Giles Calvert, 1643). Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Six, CD #32. Available on Puritan Bookshelf 32 CD Set, #2 (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 2001). Also available in EEBO, OCLC: 40236435.
A sermond on the Solemn League and Covenant, Nehemiah IX, 38.
Caryl, Joseph, 1602-1673, and Ferdinando Fairfax, 1584-1648, The saints thankfull acclamation at Christ's resumption of his great power and the initials of his kingdome. Delivered in a sermon ... before the ... House of Commons, upon the day of ... thanksgiving ... for the ... victory given our armie, under the command of ... Lord Fairfax, at Selby ... and the other ... forces in Pembrockshire, April 23d, 1644 ... OCLC: 25378756
Calamy, Edmund, 1600-1666, Joseph Caryl, 1602-1673, Ralph, Venning, 1621?-1674, James Janeway, 1636?-1674, Saints memorials: or, Words fitly spoken ... Being, A collection of divine sentences written and delivered by ... Mr. Edmund Calamy, Mr. Joseph Caryl, Mr. Ralph Venning, Mr. James Janeway .... OCLC: 15530297.
Caryl, Joseph, 1602-1673, The saints thankfull acclamation at Christs resvmption of his great power and the initials of his kingdome: delivered in a sermon at Westminster, before the Honourable House of Commons, upon the day of their solemne thanksgiving unto God, for the great victory given our Armie, under the command of the noble Lord Fairfax, at Selby in Yorke-shire and to other the Parliaments forces in Pembrock-shire, April 23d, 1644, 1644
Cassels, T., Men of the Knotted Heart, John Struthers, 1915
Cawdrey, Daniel, 1588-1664, Family reformation promoted, 1656, EEBO.
Cawdrey, Daniel, 1588-1664, Church-reformation promoted, 1657, EEBO.
CAWDREY, DANIEL, The Inconsistency of the Independent Way, With Scripture and Itself, 1651, EEBO.
CAWDREY, DANIEL, 1588-1664, Independence a Great Schism: Proved Against Dr. (John--RB) Owen, His Apology in his Tract of Schism, 1657, EEBO.
Cawdrey, Daniel, 1588-1664, Independency further proved to be a schism, or, A survey of Dr Owen's review of his tract of schism, 1658, EEBO.
Chalmers, John T., Ten reasons why the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church adheres to the exclusive use of the inspired Psalter in the worship of God
http://www.covenanter.org/Worship/Psalmody/10reasons.htm
Chambers, Humbry?, A divine balance to weigh religious fasts in . . . James 3:18, 1643
CHARNOCK, STEPHEN, The End, Subjects, and Worthy Partaking of the Lord's Supper
CHARNOCK, STEPHEN (1628-1680), A treatise of divine providence (London: Printed for Tho. Cockeril ..., 1680). Available [THE WORKS OF STEPHEN CHARNOCK] on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Five, CD #27 Available [WORKS OF STEPHEN CHARNOCK] on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
Chellis, William, Origins of American Covenanter Political Theology
Author's Note: This article is an excerpt from a larger paper on the place of God's law in Anglo-American Christendom.
http://www.natreformassn.org/statesman/01/poltheo.html#Top
Cheyne, A.C., The Ten Years' Conflict and the Disruption: an overview, 1993
Cheyne, A.C., The Transforming of the Kirk, 1983
Christian Amendment Movement, The Christian Amendment Movement . . . , 194?
The Christian Amendment Movement. What It Is. What You Can Do To Help, 1947
Christian, John Tyler, America or Rome, which?, 1895, ATLA 1991-3259
"The Christian Statesman" 1867- Present. (The organ of the National Reform Association and the oldest continuous publication associated with Reformed Presbyterianism. Gerald Bowyer current editor [1991]).
CHRYSTIE, JAMES, Terms of Church Union and Communion
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND, Covenantal Lawsuits of the Church of Scotland
http://www.forerunner.com/champion/X0003_2._Scottish_Covenant.html
*CHURCH OF SCOTLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1638-1649, The Acts of the General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland, From the Year 1638 to the Year 1649 Inclusive, 1682 (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). A Christian classic. Also available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #11 ISBN-10: 0921148224 ISBN-13: 9780921148227.
"Exceedingly rare, these are the acts from what many consider the greatest general assembly gatherings since the days of the apostles. The work accomplished and ratified at these meetings has been called 'the most perfect model' of Presbyterial Church Government 'as yet attained.' Sitting during the momentous days of the Covenants (National and Solemn League) and the Westminster Assembly, this general assembly included the likes of Samuel Rutherford and George Gillespie. Judicially binding on covenanted Presbyterians (WCF 31:3), these Acts demonstrate how these godly leaders officially dealt with individual, family, ecclesiastical and civil Reformation (including national and international matters). Furthermore, it should not be forgotten that these rulings had major national and international ramifications in their day and that they still guide faithful Presbyterians at the close of the twentieth century (as terms of ministerial and Christian communion in the Reformed Presbyterian church). Moreover, they contain 'noble examples to be followed in testifying against all corruptions embodied in the constitutions of either churches or states' (Reformed Presbytery, Act, Declaration and Testimony for the Whole of Our Covenanted Reformation, p. 216). Christ's Kingship has never since been so boldly and clearly proclaimed to the nations by a duly constituted general assembly -- neither has His rule and reign been upheld and actually embodied into the laws of a nation (civil and ecclesiastical) as it was during these days in Scotland. Much of this can be attributed to the work (humanly speaking) done by the ministers present while these Acts were debated and passed. Regarding doctrine, worship, government and discipline there are few books that will be as helpful -- especially to elders and those advanced in the faith. Additionally, if you want a glimpse at the heart of the Second Reformation this is one of the best places to look. It may also be considered 'the eye of the Puritan storm,' seeing that the Scottish Covenanters exerted such a godly influence among their English Presbyterian brothers (and the Westminster Assembly) during these days -- the two nations having covenanted with God (in the Solemn League and Covenant) for the international 'reformation and defense of religion . . . the peace and safety of the three kingdoms . . . the glory of God, and the advancement of the kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, etc.' Over 500 pages and indexed for easy reference to all major topics." -- SWRB
Church of Scotland. General Assembly. An abridgement and alphabetical index of the acts of the General Assemblies, of the Church of Scotland from the year 1638, to 1706, inclusive of both. By a minister of the Gospel. Edinburgh, 1706. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3317393618
Church of Scotland. General Assembly. The form of process in the judicatories of the Church of Scotland; with relation to scandals and censures: to which is subjoined, several acts and overtures of the General Assemblies ... Glasgow, 1763. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318670744
*Church of Scotland, General Assembly, The Scottish Prose Psalter Being The Authorized Version of the Psalms with Selected Passages of Scripture, and Ancient Hymns, Pointed for Chanting, With Accompanying Chants. For Use in Churches, by Authority of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, 2nd edition (London: T. Nelson and Sons, Paternoster Row, Edinburgh and New York, 1906).
"Since Christ is the Second Person of the Trinity, the hymns and laments of the psalms are directed to Him as to the Father and the Spirit. Jesus is both a singer of the psalms (Heb. 2:12 [Psalm 22:22]) and the focus of their interest. We can sing to Him our praise, tell Him our complaints and petitions, and thank Him for His goodness. We extol Him as our King, rest our confidence in Him, and look to Him as the embodiment of God's wisdom." -- "The Book of Psalms," The Reformation Study Bible, pp. 754, 755
Have you ever planned to sing through The Book of Psalms with your spouse or with your family? Here is your psalter: THE SCOTTISH PROSE PSALTER.
The writer knows of no psalter truer to the literal translation of the Word of God, short of pointing The Book of Psalms from YOUNG'S LITERAL TRANSLATION OF THE HOLY BIBLE, which preserves the Hebrew and Greek grammatical structure, or short of taking 15 years out of one's life to learn the original Hebrew and Greek, which, of course, is not necessary.
This is a split-page psalter. The top set of pages are the music, the bottom set of pages are the Psalms. This format allows the worshiper to match any melody with any particular Psalm.
The preface contains instruction on how to chant. Select chants are recommended for each Psalm.
"Chanting is the singing of a prose text to a simple, repeated melody. Good chanting is essentially good reading aloud; it uses the rhythms and stresses of natural speech.
"The ancient Hebrews never used metrical `tunes' in the modern sense. In the synagogue, the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings (including the Psalms), were read in a sing-song recitation which was half speech, half song. Originally chanting involved only a single line (that is, no part-singing), and only two or three pitches. The early Christian church retained this practice, adapting it to the recitation of the Psalms in Latin translation. Our present system of chanting in four parts is called Anglican Chant, and dates from sixteenth-century England.
"Chanting has several advantages over metrical Psalmody, stemming from the fact that in chanting, the music completely serves the text. The music is not difficult or interesting in itself, but has character and meaning only in conjunction with words. The meaning of the text is thus more immediate, and the parallel structure of the Hebrew poetry is more apparent. The difficulties of translating ancient non-metrical poems into sensible English rhyme are rendered unnecessary. Chanting encourages the use of entire Psalms rather than selections." -- "An Introduction to Chanting," The Book of Psalms for Singing, Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, 1995, p. 440
A prose psalter was nothing new for The Church of Scotland. They published THE PSALMS OF DAVID IN PROSE AND METRE: WITH THE WHOLE FORME OF DISCIPLINE, AND PRAYERS, ACCORDING TO THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND; THE PSALMS IN PROSE BEING OF THE LAST TRANSLATION; TRANSLATED BY THE SPECIALL COMMANDMENT OF KING JAMES THE SIXT, 1610 (Aberdene: Printed by Edward Raban for David Melvill, 1633).
The Bible Psalter (London: J. Nisbet, 1880), 142 pp., Presbyterian Church of England, "the music arranged and partly composed by Sir Herbert S. Oakeley" (1830-1903) and The Psalter (T. Nelson and Sons, 1888), 303 pp., by Authority of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, "pointed for chanting, and with chants adapted thereto or specially composed for this work by Sir Herbert Stanley Oakeley" preceded this work.
"The Musical portion of this work is identical with that in THE PSALTER, AND SELECTED PASSAGES OF SCRIPTURE, etc., published in 1888; but advantage has been taken of a new issue to revise and improve the pointing of the words. To mark the Revised Edition the title of the work has been changed to THE SCOTTISH PROSE PSALTER, etc.. . . ." -- Note to Preface, May, 1897.
Publication of THE PSALTER, under the new title, THE SCOTTISH PROSE PSALTER, could have been a consequence of the awakening of 1905, "part of a worldwide movement and apparently especially inspired by British revivals. . ."
Any concordance to the Authorized King James Version and any index to the Psalms of David (AKJV) may be used with this Psalter.
Psalms are an essential part of personal devotions. There is a sincerity and beautiful simplicity about THE SCOTTISH PROSE PSALTER. Everyone should own a copy, especially fathers who lead family worship.
Church of Scotland. General Assembly (author/compiler), The Psalter [microform]: being the Authorized version of the Psalms together with selected passages of Scripture, and ancient hymns, pointed for chanting, with accompanying chants, for use in churches / by authority of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, (London and New York: T. Nelson and Sons, 1888).
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (Alexander Peterkin, editor), The Book of the Universal Kirk of Scotland
Church of Scotland. General Assembly, A declaration or remonstrance from the Kingdome of Scotland, to their well beloved brethren in England. Wherein is declared, the sense and resolution of the Generall Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, touching the Kings Majesties royall person and authority, in preservation and defence of the true religion and liberties of the Kingdomes. As also, their protestation touching the Solemne League and Covenant, and resolution to live and dye in the same. With their desires to their brethren of England. Subscribed in name of the commission of the Generall Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, by M. Robert Douglas, moderator (London: printed for G. Horton, and are to be sold at the Royall Exchange, and in the Old Bayley, 1648), EEBO.
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1639, The Declinatour and Protestation of the Sometimes Pretended Bishops, Presented in the Face of the Last Assembly. Refuted and Found Futile, But Full of Insolent Reproaches, and Bold Assertions, 1639
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY, A declaration of the commissioners of the General Assembly . . . concerning present dangers, and duties relating to the Covenant and religion, 1648
Church of Scotland. General Assembly, A declaration against a late dangerous and seditious band, under the name of An humble remonstrance, &c. by Church of Scotland, 1646, EEBO.
Church of Scotland. General Assembly, A declaration and exhortation of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland to their brethren of England bearing date August. the first 1648 , EEBO.
Church of Scotland. General Assembly, A declaration of the commissioners of the Generall Assembly to the whole Kirkand kingdome of Scotland, by Church of Scotland. General Assembly, 1648, EEBO.
Church of Scotland. General Assembly. Commission, and Ker, A., Good counsell come from Scotland: or, A solemn and seasonable vvarning to all estates and degrees of persons throughout the land: for holding fast the League & Covenant with England, and avoyding every thing that may prove a snare and tentation to the breach thereof: by the Commissioners of the Generall Assembly. Edinb. 19. Decemb. 1646. The Commission of the General Assembly ordains this warning to be forthwith printed, and that thereafter it be sent to Presbyteries; requiring them, immediately after the receipt thereof, to cause every minister of their number read the same distinctly, and explain it to their people upon a Sabbath day in their severall kirks, and that they report accompt of their diligence with the first conveniencie: appointing in the mean time, that to morrow the same be read in all the kirks of this city. A. Ker, 1646, EEBO.
Church of Scotland. General Assembly, A letter from the General Assembly of the kingdom of Scotland by Church of Scotland, 1646, EEBO.
Church of Scotland. General Assembly, The principall acts of the solemne Generall Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland: indicted by the Kings Majestie, and conveened at Glasgow the xxi. of November 1638. Visied, collected, and extracted forth of the register of the acts of the Assembly, by the clerk thereof, EEBO.
Church of Scotland. General Assembly, The records of the Commissions of the General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland holden in Edinburgh in the years 1646 and 1647, 1892, ATLA 1993-3248
Church of Scotland. General Assembly, The records of the Commissions of the General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland holden in Edinburgh in the years 1648 and 1649, 1892, ATLA 1993-3249
Church of Scotland. General Assembly, The records of the Commissions of the General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland holden in Edinburgh in 1650, in St. Andrews and Dundee in 1651 and in Edinburgh in 1652, 1909, ATLA 1993-3250
Church of Scotland. General Assembly and Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646, The remonstrance of the nobility, barrones, burgesses, ministers and commons within the kingdome of Scotland. Vindicating them and their proceedings from the crymes, wherewith they are charged by the late proclamation in England, Feb. 27. 1639. Notes: Drafted by Alexander Henderson. At end: Revised according to the ordinance of the generall Assembly .. 22. of March 1639, EEBO.
Church of Scotland. General Assembly, A solemn acknowledgment of publick sins, and breaches of the Covenant (London and Edinburgh, printed by Evan Tyler, and reprinted at London for Robert Bostock at the signe of the Kings Head in Pauls Church-yard, 1648). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1-30, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678. EEBO.
Church of Scotland. General Assembly, Commisioners of the General Assembly, Kirk of Scotland. Testimony against toleration
http://www.truecovenanter.com/anti_toleration/testimony_against_toleration.html
Clarke, H.B., Biblical Law.
CLARKSON, ANDREW, Plain Reasons for Presbyterians Dissenting from the Revolution Church of Scotland. Also, Their Principles Concerning Civil Government, and the Difference Betwixt the Reformation and Revolution Principles, 1731
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/PlainTOC.htm
Clarkson, Andrew, The Reformed view of schism
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Schism.htm
CLARKSON, DAVID, Select Works of David Clarkson, 1846
CLARKSON, DAVID, The Doctrine of Justification is Dangerously Corrupted in the Roman Church, 1675, reprinted 1845
Cobbett, William, A History of the Last Hundred Days of English Freedom
Cocceius, Johannes, Summa doctrinae de foedere et testamento dei explicata, 1648
Coleman, James M., Psychology of the Social Redemption 1919
Coleman, James M., Social Ethics 1903
Coleman, James M., The Present Kingdom of Christ vs. The Mistakes of the Scofield Bible 190?
Coleman, James M., The spiritual view of the world 1930
Coleman, John, The Christian's problem with the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution of the United States 1959
Coleman, William J., Reasons for Not Voting Under the Present Constitution of the United States 1900
COLES, ELISHA (1608?-1688), God's Sovereignty, A Practical Discourse, 1673. Alternate Title: A PRACTICAL DISCOURSE OF GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY: WITH OTHER MATERIAL POINTS DERIVED THENCE, NAMELY: OF THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD, OF ELECTION, OF REDEMPTION, OF EFFECTUAL CALLING, OF PERSEVERANCE, 298 pages. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #3, ISBN: 0921148712 9780921148715. EEBO. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Five, CD #25.
"A Puritan work recommended by Charles Spurgeon, John Owen, Thomas Goodwin, and William Romaine. Owen, in particular, marvels at Coles’ singular reliance on Scripture alone to vindicate God's sovereignty, as it relates to election, redemption, effectual calling, and the perseverance of the saints. Originally published in 1673, this is the 1831 edition." -- SWRB
A Practical Discourse of God's Sovereignty: With Other Material Points Derived Thence, Namely: Of the Righteousness of God. Of Election. Of Redemption. Of Effectual Calling. Of Perseverance
http://books.google.com/books?id=vp4OAAAAIAAJ&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html
Collins, G.N.M., Heritage of our fathers, 1974
Collins, G.N.M., The Free Church of Scotland: Her Origin and Testimony
http://www.freechurch.org/heritage.html
Collins, William Edward, Church and stated in England before the Conquest, 1903, ATLA 1990-1488
Colquhoun, John, A Treatise on the Covenant of Works, 1821
Conant, John, The woe and weale of God's people . . . Lament. 3:31,32, 1643
Cook, Thomas, pastor of Drayton Magna, A testimony of the ministers in the province of Salop, to the truth of Iesus Christ, and to the Solemn League and Covenant; as also against the errors, heresies, and blasphemies of these times, and the toleration of them. Sent up to the ministers within the province of London, subscribers of the first testimony, 1648, EEBO.
Copeland, E. Clark, The church a covenant community as seen in the Jerusalem council . . . , 1967
Copeland, Robert M., Sing Up: Learning Music for Worship 1973
Crawford, John, Sabbath Traveling 1864
Cornelison, Isaac A., The relation of religion to civil government in the United States of America, 1895, ATLA 1988-0264
COTTON, JOHN, Singing of Psalms a Gospel ordinance, Additional Title: Singing of Psalmes a Gospel-ordinance. Or, a treatise, wherein are handled these foure particulars, EEBO.
COTTON, JOHN, The Bloudy Tenent, Washed, and Made White in the Bloud of the Lambe
*Cotton, John (editor) and The Westminster Assembly, New England Primer: Improved for the More Easy Attaining the True Reading of English. To which is added The Assembly of Divines, and Mr. Cotton's catechism. A Christian classic.
Couper, W.J., The Reformed Presbyterian Church in Scotland, 1925
Couper, W.J., `The Literature of the Reformed Presbyterian Church', Records of Scottish Church History Society 5, 1935), 227-37, 6 (1938), 68-79, 183-92, 299-304
Couper, W.J., `The Reformed Presbyterian Church in Scotland', Records of Scottish Church History Society 2 (1925), 45-6, 116-17
COURTASS, JOHN, Frequency of the Lord's Supper, 1797
The Covenant of the Covenaters (The Covenant of 1871) 1920
The Covenanter Crusade 1947 (The ill-fated program to add 5,000 members between 1947-1952.)
COVENANTED GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND and OTHERS, Various Official Acts, Declarations, Protestations, etc., Concerning the Covenanted Reformation
COVENANTED GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (Alexander Peterkin, editor), Records of the Kirk of Scotland, Containing the Acts and Proceedings of the General Assemblies, From the Year 1638 Downwards, As Authenticated by the Clerks of Assembly; With Notes and Historical Illustrations, by Alexander Peterkin, 1838
COVENANTED GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND, A Solemn Testimony Against Toleration and the Present Proceedings of Sectaries and Their Abettors in England, in Reference to Religion and Government, 1649-1650
COVENANTED GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND, Directions of the General Assembly Concerning Secret and Private Worship, and Mutual Edification, For Cherishing Piety, For Maintaining Unity, and Avoiding Schism and Division, 1647
COVENANTED MINISTERS OF SCOTLAND, Sermons in Times of Persecution in Scotland, 1880
COVENANTED REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN PUBLISHING, The Best of The Original Covenanter and Contending Witness magazine. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
"The Covenanter." A monthly, in the interest of the pro-deacon position in the RPC. Edited by James M. Wilson. Merged with "The Reformed Presbyterian," January 1863 1845-1863
COVENANTER MAGAZINE, The Right of Dissent from an Immoral Civil Government
"The Covenanter Witness," 1928-Present (The present official publication of the Reformed Presbyterina Church.)
Cowan, E.J., Montrose, for Covenant and King, 1977
Cowan, Henry, John Knox: Hero of the Scottish Reformation, 1905
Cowan, Henry, The influence of the Scottish church in Christendom, 1896, ATLA 1988-0216
Cowan, Ian Borthwick, The Later Scottish Covenanters, 1660-88, 1976
Cowan, Ian Borthwick, The Scottish Reformation: Church and Society in Sixteenth Century Scotland
CRAIG, JOHN, 1512-1600, Communion Catechism (1592), 1592, http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/communca.htm
CRAIGHEAD, ALEXANDER, Renewal of the Covenants, National and Solemn League; A Confession of Sins; An Engagement to Duties; and a Testimony; as they were Carried on at Middle Octorara in Pennsylvania, November 11, 1743
http://www.truecovenanter.com/covenants/octorara_covenant_renewal.html
Craighead, Alexander, The reasons of Mr. Alexander Craighead's receding from the present judicatories of this church . . . , 1743
Craighead, James Geddes, Scotch and Irish seeds in American soil, 1878, ATLA 1988-0622
Crawford, Alexander Crawford Lindsay?, 1812-1880, Lives of Lindsays (James Lawson), 1849 (1858, 3 vols.)
Crockett, S.R., The men of the Moss-Hags, 1895
Crockett, S.R., The sticket ministers and some common men, 1894
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658, An historical account of the triumphant spirit of the Whigs; briefly shewing the rise and progress of the covenanted work of reformation, the defection of the Kirk of Scotland therefrom, and the firm adherence of the seceding brethren thereto. With an ap / written by Oliver Cromwell, and his officers ... (Edinburgh, 1746).
Crookshank, William. The history of the state and sufferings of the Church of Scotland, from the Restoration to the Revolution. With an introduction, ... By William Crookshank, ... In two volumes. ... Vol. 1. London, 1749. 2 vols. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3321448269
"William Crookshank (1712-1769), Scottish Presbyterian minister of a church in London. 'Crookshank is notable for his translation of Herman Witsius' classic work of federal theology, THE OECONOMY OF THE COVENANTS, and for producing an abridgement of Robert Wodrow's History entitled THE HISTORY OF THE STATE AND SUFFERINGS OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND, 2 vols 1749'." -- Dictionary of Scottish Church History and Theology
"This volume begins in 1679 just before the rising at Bothwell and ends in 1688 with the execution of Mr. James Renwick and the 'glorious revolution'."
Crowe, S.J. and J.H. Leiper, A Sabbath Manual 1895
CULVERWEL, NATHANAEL, An Elegant and Learned Discourse of the Light of Nature with severall other treatises: viz. The schisme, The act of oblivion, The childes returne, The panting soul, Mount Ebal, The white stone, Spiritual opticks, The worth of souls, 1654, EEBO.
CULVERWEL, NATHANAEL, Of the Light of Nature, 1652, 1862
CUNNINGHAM, JOHN, The Church History of Scotland (2 vols.), 1859
CUNNINGHAM, JOHN, The Ordinance of Covenanting, 1843
*CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM, Church and State, the Biblical View: A Compilation of Articles From Some of the Best Christian Minds in History (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). A Christian classic. ISBN-10:
"A compilation of articles from some of the best Christian minds in history, including Cunningham, Smeaton, M'Crie, Symington, Gillespie, the Westminster Divines, Bannerman, Owen and Shaw. This book shows that, generally speaking, the leaders of the Reformed faith have all come to substantial agreement regarding what the Scriptures teach about Christ's Kingship over the nations and the Church. Establishmentarianism is clearly seen to be the historically Reformed consensus, and this has a huge impact on the way one views both the Church and the state, in relation to Scripture." -- SWRB
Cunningham, William, Relation Between Church and State,
http://www.westminsterconfession.org/a-godly-society/relation-between-church-and-state.php
Cunningham, William, Defense of the rights of the Christian people, 1840
CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM, Discussions on Church Principles: Popish, Erastian and Presbyterian, 1863), 1638, ATLA 1988-0029
*CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM, Historical Theology: A Review of the Principal Doctrinal Discussions in the Christian Church (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #16, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678. A Christian classic.
CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM, John Calvin
CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM, Leaders of the Reformation, 1860
CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM, Sermons From 1828 to 1860. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #29, ISBN: 0921148283 9780921148289.
CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM, The Scottish Reformation, Ter-Centenary of
CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM, Sermons by Cunningham from 1828 to 1860
CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM, The Reformers and the Theology of the Reformation
CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM, The Westminster Confession on the Relation Between Church and State, 1843
CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM and Reg Barrow, Apostolic Presbyterianism, http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/ApoPresby.htm
Curtis, W.A., A history of the creeds and confessions of faith, 1911
Cuthbertson, John, The diary of the reverend john cuthbertson, 1751-1791
*Cuthbertson, John, Register of Marriages and Baptisms Performed by Rev John Cuthbertson, Covenanter Minister 1751-1791.
*D'AUBIGNé, J.H. MERLE, Discourses and Essays (1846), ISBN: 1599250187 9781599250182. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
"A great part of these productions were presented to the public for the first time, in English, when this volume first appeared. President of the Theological Seminary of Geneva, Merle D'Aubigné is best know for his massive History of the Great Reformation. Concerning this book, Baird, in the introduction, writes, 'it would be hard to find in any language an equal number (of essays) that can be compared with them.' Furthermore, he notes that they 'possess one grand characteristic: that of a glorious baptism, if I may so express myself, into the spirit of the Reformation.' Includes Merle D'Aubigné's 'Family Worship,' 'Lutheranism and Calvinism,' and fifteen more articles." -- SWRB
D'AUBIGNE, J.H.M., Family Worship, 1827
D'Aubigné, J.H.M., Germany, England, and Scotland, 1843
*D'AUBIGNé, J.H. MERLE, History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, 2 volumes (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House), ISBN: 0801029627 9780801029622. Available (History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century [in 5 Volumes, 1846]) on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
Originally published in five volumes. This paperback edition is unabridged and 867 double-column pages in length.
"This man will make you live through the thrills and chills of those days of battle between good and evil. You will see the providence of God preserving the saints as they were being attacked by world powers. And these who were tortured, burned, and pilloried would be the first to testify that God upheld them all during their ordeals, then took them to receive the robes of Heaven purchased for them by the Lord Jesus Christ. He is a superb author, one that will not let you go until you have read the entire book." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
DABNEY, ROBERT L. The Attractions of Popery
DABNEY, ROBERT L., Biographical Sketch of R.L. Dabney
DABNEY, ROBERT L., Broad Churchism
DABNEY, Robert L., Dabney's Review of Girardeau's Instrumental Music in Public Worship, 1889 http://www.naphtali.com/dabney's_review_of_girardeau.htm
DABNEY, ROBERT L., Sabbath Keeping: A Biblical Defense by Reformed Ministers from the Past
DABNEY, ROBERT L., Secularized Education
DABNEY, ROBERT L., Spurious Religious Excitements
DABNEY, ROBERT L., The Christian Sabbath
DABNEY, ROBERT L., The Moral Effects of a Free Justification
DABNEY, ROBERT L., The Sabbath and the State
DABNEY, ROBERT L., Vindicatory Justice Essential To God
DABNEY, ROBERT LEWIS, Discussions of Robert Lewis Dabney (3 vols.), 1891
*DABNEY, ROBERT LEWIS, Systematic Theology (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1985).
Systematic Theology, Robert L. Dabney
http://www.e4.net
An R.L. Dabney Anthology
http://www.gty.org/~phil/dabney.htm
DABNEY, ROBERT LEWIS, Parental Responsibilities, 1879
DABNEY, ROBERT LEWIS, Prelacy
Danner, D.G., `Christopher Goodman and the English Protestant tradition of Civil Disobedience', Sixteenth Century Journal 8 (1977), 61-73
*DARLING, JAMES, Cyclopaedia Bibliographica: A Library Manual of Theological and General Literature, and Guide to Books for Authors, Preachers, Students, and Literary Men. Analytical, Bibliographical, and Biographical (1854), 5245 pages. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #12, ISBN: 0921148895 9780921148890. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #4.
"An indispensable set for authors, researchers, serious students of Scripture, librarians, ministers, collectors, rare book dealers, etc. Contains much information that is either unavailable elsewhere or would have to be gleaned from several scattered volumes. Its ten volumes total 5245 pages. A phenomenal, theological, bibliographical resource of staggering comprehensiveness. The first section of this extremely rare set is a huge bibliography, organized by authors alphabetically. Most known Biblical and theological publications, to the author's day, are listed. Includes not only English listings, but Latin, French, and German also. The second part is a topical bibliography categorizing items under the headings of Universal Knowledge, Theology (including the major commentaries, sermons, articles and studies for just about every verse in the Bible), a listing of Scripture texts (Hebrew, Greek, and Latin) and an extensive index. The Morning Post calls this massive work `the most copious, accurate, and well-arranged catalogue of works in theological and general literature which has as yet been published.' Brownson's Review noted that `for practical utility we know of none that surpasses or approaches it.' Finally Bell's Messenger states, `No clergyman or antiquarian should think it needless to possess a copy of this work. It will smooth many a day's hard toil, by diminishing the labour of research, pointing as it does, in an instant to works which it might have taken weeks, if not months, or years, to search after.' Don't miss this darling of a help, which will ease and aid all your theological studies!" -- SWRB
*DAVIES, SAMUEL, The Divine Government the Joy of the World. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
"Expands upon the reign and rule of King Jesus and the great blessings that this entails." -- SWRB
The Divine Government the Joy of the World, Samuel Davies
http://books.google.com/books?id=q2msGwAACAAJ&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html
DAVIES, SAMUEL, The Necessity and Excellence of Family Religion (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #22, ISBN: 0921148143 9780921148142. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #24.
"Promotes daily family worship based on an indirect application of 1 Tim. 5:8, 'But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel'." -- SWRB
*Davies, Samuel (editor), et al, The Godly Family: A Series of Essays on the Duties of Parents and Children (Soli Deo Gloria, December 29, 1998), ISBN: 1877611735 9781877611735, 341 pages.
"Gary Ezzo has collected 16 essays and sermons from 17th and 18th century pastors on ordering a godly home. The book is divided into four section: 1) The Importance of Family Religion, 2) The Duties of Parents, 3) The Duties of Children, 4) The Eternal Family. . . . All of these have been retypeset and updated for easier reading." -- Publisher's Annotation
"The necessity and excellence of family religion / by Samuel Davies -- The great duty of family religion / by George Whitfield -- A plain and serious address on the important subject of family religion / by Philip Doddridge -- Parental duties illustrated / by Samuel Worcester -- The duties of parents towards their children / by Henry Venn -- Disciplining children / by Arthur Hildersham -- On the method of instructing children / by Henry Venn -- Four sermons on the religious education of children / by Philip Doddridge -- Blessings consequent upon parental fidelity / by Thomas Houston -- The duties of children to their parents / by Samuel Stennett -- The duties of children / by Henry Venn -- Heaven considered as a family / by Samuel Stennett."
Dawson, J. (thesis) "The Early Career of Christopher Goodman and His Place in English Protestant Thought', 1978
Defoe, Daniel (1661?-1731), Lex talionis, or, An enquiry into the most proper ways to prevent the persecution of the Protestants in France (London: [s.n.], 1698), EEBO.
Defoe, Daniel. Memoirs of the Church of Scotland, in four periods. ... With an appendix, of some transactions since the Union. London, 1717. (ECCO) Gale Document Number
DeFoe, Daniel, Memoir of the Church of Scotland, from the Reformation to the Union, 1717
Defoe, Daniel. A tour thro' that part of Great-Britain called Scotland. Giving an account of that nation, its manners, laws and customs, ... Dublin, 1746. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3304251259
DeWitt, J.R., Jus divinum, 1969
Dick, James, Civil rulers serving the Lord, 1882
DICK, JAMES, Hymns and Hymn Books, 1883
Dick, John. Confessions of faith shown to be necessary, and the duty of churches with respect to them explained, in a sermon, preached in the meeting-house in Bristo-Street, at the opening of the Associate Synod, April 26th 1796. By John Dick, ... Edinburgh, 1796. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3323353915
Dick, John, d. 1684, A testimony to the doctrine, worship, discipline, and government of the Church of Scotland, and the covenanted work of reformation as it was profess'd in the three kingdoms: together with an account of the persecution of some of the most eminent in our days . . . , 1684, EEBO.
Dickinson, Jonathan, A Discourse on Justification by Faith
http://www.truecovenanter.com/sermons/dickinson_justification.html
Dickinson, W.C., A source book of Scottish history, 1958
Dickson, David, (1583?-1663) and James Durham, The Sum of Saving Knowledge, Caption title: A brief sum of Christian doctrine contained in Holy Scriptures and holden forth in the Confession of faith & catechism agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines at Westminster and received by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, EEBO.
http://www.covenanter.org/Westminster/sumofsavingknowledge.htm
DICKSON, DAVID, A Brief Explication of the Psalms, 1655, 1834 edition (2 vols.)
Dickson, David, Honey-Drops or Crystal Streams
http://www.truecovenanter.com/dickson/hdrops.html
Dickson, David, Of Justification - From David Dickson's Truth's Victory Over Error
http://www.truecovenanter.com/dickson/truthsvictory11.html
Dickson, David, A short account of the life of the Rev. David Dickson
*DICKSON, DAVID (1583?-1663), Therapeutica sacra, shewing briefly the method of healing the diseases of the conscience, concerning regeneration, 1656 (Edinburgh: Printed by Evan Tyler, Printer to the King's most excellent Majesty, 1664). Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #4. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #20, ISBN: 0921148976 9780921148975. Available (THE WORKS OF DAVID DICKSON) on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available (SELECT PRACTICAL WRITINGS OF DAVID DICKSON) on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #21.
Dickson, David, Therapeutica Sacra: Chapter 4
http://www.truecovenanter.com/dickson/dickson_therapeutica_sacra_04.html
Dickson, David, Truth's Victory Over Error
http://www.truecovenanter.com/dickson/truthsvictory.html
DICKSON, DAVID, Truth's Victory Over Error 1684, 1784 edition, 1784
Dill, J.R., Christian Government and the Sabbath 1903
The Directory For Family-Worship, 1647) and The Directory for the Publick Worship of God, 1645
http://www.covenanter.org/Westminster/directoryforfamilyworship.htm
Dodds, James, Lays of the Covenanters, 1880, ATLA 1984-4323
DODDS, JAMES, The Fifty Years' Struggle of the Scottish Covenanters 1638-1688, fifth edition
Dodds, Josiah, Essay on Civil Government, 1851 http://www.covenanter.org/CivilGovt/doddsessay.htm
Dodds, R.J., A Condensed Argument for the Exclusive Use of an Inspired Psalmody 1879 RS
DOHM FAMILY, 50 Suggested Tunes For Use With the Scottish Metrical Psalter of 1650 by the Dohms Family (1998), 1998
http://sphynx.idontknow.com/swrb/50tunes.ram
Donald, P.H., An Uncounselled King: Charles I and the Scottish troubles, 1637-1641, 1991
Donaldson, Gordon, Scottish Church History
Donaldson, Gordon A Dicionary of Scottish History
Donaldson, G., Scotland: James V to James VII, 1971
Donaldson, George, The Scottish Reformation (Cambridge, England: At the University Press, 1972) ISBN: 0521086752.
"A brilliantly written treatment of the way in which Protestantism was established in Scotland." -- Cyril J. Barber
Donaldson, G., `Scottish Presbyterian Exiles in England, 1584-5', Records of Scottish Church History Society 14 (1962), 67-80
Donaldson, Gordon and Robert Morpeth Who's Who in Scottish History
DOOLITTLE, THOMAS, How May the Duty of Daily Family Prayer Be Best Managed for the Spiritual Benefit of Every One in the Family?, 1675, reprinted 1845
DOUGLAS, JAMES, A Second Statement of Facts, Relative to the Session of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, New York, and the Writer James Douglas, 1823
Douglas, James, D., Light in the north: the story of the Scottish Covenanters
Douglas, James, Essay on Civil Government
http://www.covenanter.org/CivilGovt/douglasessay.htm
DOUGLAS, JAMES, Strictures on Occasional Hearing
Douglas, Robert, 1594-1674 (moderator), A declaration or remonstrance from the Kingdom of Scotland to their well beloved brethren in England . . . 1647, Additional Title: A remonstrance of the Generall Assembly of the Church of Scotland to His Majestie, EEBO.
DOUGLAS, THOMAS (translator), Vitis Degeneris: or, The Degenerate Plant, 1668, EEBO.
Dow, F.D., Cromwelian Scotland, 1651-1660, 1979
Downie, R.M., The Kingdom of Christ. What is it? 1915
Dryerre, J. Meldrum, Heroes and heroines of the Scottish Covenanters, 1925
Duncan, J. Ligon, III and David W. Hall, 1993 Westminster Assembly Commemoration: A Bibliography
http://capo.org/calvin/wesassem.html
Duncan, J. Ligon, III and David W. Hall, The Westminster Assembly: A Guide to Basic Bibliography
DUNLOP, WILLIAM, Uses of Creeds and Confessions of Faith
DUNN, SAMUEL, The Best of John Calvin (compiled in 1837)
*DURHAM, JAMES, 1622-1658, Christ crucified: or, the marrow of the Gospel, evidently holden forth in seventy two sermons on the whole fifty third chapter of Isaiah. . . . By . . . Mr. James Durham, . . . The fifth edition, carefully corrected Edinburgh, 1726. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #32. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #22. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #21, ISBN: 0921148992 9780921148999.
DURHAM, JAMES, 1622-1658, A Commentary on the Song of Solomon, 1668, 1840 edition, 1840, Additional Title: Clavis cantici EEBO.
DURHAM, JAMES, 1622-1658, A Complete Commentary Upon the Book of Revelation, 1658, 1799 edition (2 vols.), 1799, EEBO.
Durham, James, 1622-1658, Concerning Repentance
Concerning Repentance
http://www.naphtali.com/repentance.htm
*DURHAM, JAMES, 1622-1658, Concerning Scandal (Dallas, TX: Naphtali Press, c1990, 1680), Still Waters Revival Books 1659 edition, Additional Titles: The Dying Man's Testament to the Church of Scotland: Or, A Treatise Concerning Scandal. A Christian classic.
Concerning Scandal (extracts)
http://www.naphtali.com/scanextr.htm
Durham, James, 1622-1658, The fourth commandment
The Fourth Commandment (introduction)
http://www.naphtali.com/4intro.htm
DURHAM, JAMES (1622-1658), Jenkyn, William (1613-1685), and John Owen (1616-1683), The Law Unsealed; or, a Practical Exposition of the Ten Commandments. With a Resolution of Several Momentous Questions and Cases of Conscience, 422 pages. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #32. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Three, CD #13.
(See p. 228, Scots Worthies for sermons.)
"Durham, a Scottish Covenanter, was known as a 'very candid and searching preacher,' who in an instant was 'in the inmost corners of your bosom,' though with the utmost 'caution and meekness, without giving any of his hearers the smallest ground to fret and repine at his freedom in dealing with them'" (Carstairs cited in the Dictionary of Scottish Church History and Theology, p. 266). John Owen, in his letter introducing the reader to this volume, writes, 'In the whole a full testimony is given, not only against the profligate lives of many, called Christians, but that barren careless profession also, which too many satisfy themselves withal, who pretend more unto the truth and power of religion. And as those who are sincere in their obedience may, in the examination of themselves, by the rules here laid down, discern the decays which possibly they have fallen under in this hour of temptation, which is come on the face of the earth, to try them that dwell therein, so also may they be directed in their Christian course unto the glory of God, and the comfort of their own souls.' Durham's lectures deal with each commandment in order and the volume contains 'An Alphabetical Table of the Principal Matters Handled in the Whole Book;' making it eminently practical, and a very useful aid to the study of God's holy, just, good and spiritual law (Rom. 7:12)." -- SWRB
Durham, James, 1622-1658, Lectures on Job (extracts), http://www.naphtali.com/jobextrc.htm
DURHAM, JAMES, 1622-1658, The Unsearchable Riches of Christ and of Grace and Glory In and Through Him; Diligently Searched Into, Clearly Unfolded, and Comfortably Holden Forth, in Fourteen Rich Gospel Sermons Preached on Several Texts, at Communions in Glasgow, 1685, 1764 edition
DURHAM, JAMES, The Unsearchable Riches of Christ and of Grace and Glory in and Through Him; Diligently Searched Into, Clearly Unfolded, and Comfortably Holden Forth, in Fourteen Rich Gospel Sermons Preached on Several Texts, at Communions in Glasgow, (1685, 1764 edition), (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). A Christian classic.
Durkan, J., George Buchanan, 1506-1582) Renaissance scholar, 1982
Edgar, George A.?, The Reformed Presbyterian Catechism, 1912
*EDWARDS, JONATHAN (1703-1758) The End for Which God Created the World (Philadelphia: Printed and sold by R. Aitken & Son, no. 22 Market Street, 1791). ISBN: 1581347456. Available (THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS) on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #1.
"Two dissertations ... / by the late reverend, learned and pious Jonathan Edwards, A.M., president of the college in New-Jersey. Concerning the end for which God created the world."
A Dissertation Concerning the End for Which God Made the World
http://www.ccel.org/e/edwards/works/vol1/end_of_world/end.htm
Edwards, Jonathan. A dissertation on God's last end in the creation of the world. By the late President Edwards, A.M. Revised and corrected by the Rev. C. De Coetlogon, A.M. London, 1788. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3320729743
*EDWARDS, JONATHAN, An inqury into the modern prevailing notions of that freedom of the will : which is supposed to be essential to moral agency, virtue and vice, reward and punishment, praise and blame. A Christian classic.
Edwards, Jonathan. A careful and strict enquiry into the modern prevailing notions of that freedom of will, which is supposed to be essential to moral agency, vertue and vice, reward and punishment, praise and blame. By Jonathan Edwards, ... [London], 1762. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3321371893
*Edwards, Jonathan, On Knowing Christ (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1990). A Christian classic.
"This selection of ten of Edwards' sermons provides a fine sample of the God-centeredness of his ministry. Originally published by Banner of Truth as SELECT WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS, volume 2." -- GCB
*EDWARDS, JONATHAN, The Nature of True Virtue. Alternate title: AN ESSAY ON THE NATURE OF TRUE VIRTUE. ISBN: 9781846857591 1846857597. Available (THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS) on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available (THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS) on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #1 and DVD Four, CD #21 (18 volumes). A Christian classic.
"A systematic treatise on the nature of true ethics. Modern writers have much to learn from this reprint from Edwards' works." -- Cyril J. Barber
EDWARDS, THOMAS, Reasons Against the Independent Government of Particular Congregations: As Also Against the Toleration of Such Churches To Be Erected in this Kingdom -- Together With an Answer to Such Reasons as are Commonly Alleged for Such a Toleration, 1641, EEBO.
EDWARDS, THOMAS, The Casting Down of the Last and Strongest Hold of Satan; Or, A Treatise Against Toleration and Pretended Liberty of Conscience, 1647, EEBO.
Edwards, Thomas, 1599-1647, Gangraena, or, A catalogue and discovery of many of the errours, heresies, blasphemies and pernicious practices of the sectaries of this time, vented and acted in England in these four last years, 1646, EEBO.
EDWARDS, THOMAS, The First and Second Part of Gangraena: or a Catalogue and Discovery of Many of the Errors, Heresies, Blasphemies and Pernicious Practices of the Sectaries (i.e. Independents like Thomas Goodwin-RB) of this time, vented and acted in England in these last four years, 1646, EEBO.
EDWARDS, THOMAS, The Third Part of Gangraena: or A new and Higher Discovery of the Errors, Heresies, Blasphemies and Insolent Proceedings of the Sectaries of These Times; With Some Animadversions by way of Confutation Upon Many of the Errors and Heresies Named, 1646, EEBO.
Edwards, Thomas, 1599-1647, Reasons against the independant [sic] government of particular congregations as also against the toleration of such churches to be erected in this kingdome: together with an answer to such reasons as are commonly alledged for such a toleration: presented in all humility to the Honourable House of Commons now assembled in Parliament, 1641, EEBO.
Einwechter, William and Anthony Cowley (editors), John Fielding, Andrew Sandlin, William Gould, Kevin Clauson, Tom Rose, John Perry, Joel Saint, and Daniel Herrick, Explicitly Christian Politics
"Since 1864 the National Reform Association has advocated an explicitly Christian approach to politics. In this book the grand vision of politics of the National Reform Association is explained for a new generation of Christian activists. It is a grand vision because it is based on the truth of the mediatorial reign of Jesus Christ over the nations of the earth, and it seeks to implement the will of Christ for civil government as revealed in Scripture. Christians who are tired of the compromise of evangelicals in the political sphere will find this book to be a wonderful breath of fresh air." -- Discipling the Nations
"The National Reform Association is publishing its first book in many years under the imprint "Christian Statesman Press". In an age of pluralism and compromise, the NRA is calling for Explicitly Christian Politics in this collection of twelve articles that introduce the National Reform Association's vision of Christian politics for a new generation.
Because Christ is King, the duty of His disciples is to press His crown rights in every sphere of life. The National Reform Association's great passion is to press our Lord's crown rights in the sphere of politics.
"Century-Old Principles for a New Century Since 1864 the National Reform Association has advocated an explicitly Christian approach to politics. In this book the grand vision of politics of the National Reform Association is explained for a new generation of Christian activists. It is a grand vision because it is based on the truth of the mediatorial reign of Jesus Christ over the nations of the earth, and it seeks to implement the will of Christ for civil government as revealed in Scripture.
Christians who are tired of the compromise of evangelicals in the political sphere will find this book to be a wonderful breath of fresh air. Here is a vision for politics that the faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ can get excited about. The days of retreat for Christians in the political sphere are about to end, and Explicitly Christian Politics points the way!
"The subjects addressed in the book are:
A Background of the National Reform Association, The Failure of Retreatist Strategies, The Crown Rights of Jesus Christ, The Judgment Is God's, Christ's Kingship in Contemporary Politics, National Confession Primer, The Orthodox Foundations of Liberty, The Great Law-Book of the Nation, The Free Market, Educational Reform in America, Sentimentalism in Politics, Making this Political Mess Right. . . ." -- Publisher's Annotation
"The Vanguard of the Revolution" National Edition Book reviews aren't the normal province of Vanguard, but every so often an exception must be made. The National Reform Association's new tome, Explicitly Christian Politics, is well worth the effort. Edited by William O. Einwechter and containing chapters by some of the Christian Right's most distinguished thinkers, Explicitly Christian Politics is an impressive read. Attempting what is today unheard of -- an approach not only to political issues but also political theory that is rooted entirely in Christian thought -- it succeeds in making its case in a consistently scholarly fashion that is still light enough to entertain and to reach virtually any lay reader. The book's premise is straightforward: Jesus Christ is both Creator and King, and therefore all of life, both private and public, is subject to His rule. The implications of this should be obvious, but alas are not: modern society becomes hysterical at the very thought of anything which might, in modern terms, mix politics with religion. Of course this hysteria is nonsense. Every ideology is inherently religious, since it inevitably makes assumptions concerning creation and the nature of reality and the source and meaning of right and wrong. But the Christian religion and its trappings are out of vogue in this century, while the cults of the all-powerful state and the relativistic individual reign supreme, and it should surprise no one that the acolytes of the modern polytheism should seek to silence the ancient monotheism at every opportunity. So just what are the implications of a consistently Christian political theory? Perhaps it is best first to understand what the implications are not. The authors do call for a formal amendment to the Constitution stating that the nation recognizes and affirms Jesus Christ as its Lord and as the Source of its life, liberty and law; they do not call for what moderns refer to as a theocracy. Theocracy, which is to say, rule by God, already exists, they contend: Christ is King regardless of what men may say. But the authors believe that consistently Biblical social theory requires a separation of church and state -- that the two institutions, along with the family, are ordained by God and meant to operate in very different spheres -- just as certainly as it requires the submission of government to Christ. In practice, this means that the authors do not favor a change in the form of American government; they favor a change in its character and beliefs. It is an ideological and spiritual revolution they seek, not a revolution of the modern sort, and it is entirely based on principles familiar. The authors stake the claim of Jesus Christ's rights as King, but do not call for an Earthly king to rule in His stead; rather, they call for repentance and conversion on the part of those who do rule on Earth -- the electorate -- and for the election of leaders who will faithfully discharge their Constitutional duties not as faithful humanists or faithful Marxists but as faithful Christians. And what does leadership as a faithful Christian mean, aside from not committing adultery, not breaking campaign promises, and not selling secrets to the Chinese? Well, actually, it means quite a lot, just as did the shift from the old order to New Deal statism in the 1930s. The authors take time to explore the Christian foundations of liberty in the modern world, noting correctly that of all the ideologies in history, only Christianity produced modern political and economic liberty. They detail the depravity which results (and which has resulted) from an abandonment of absolute right and wrong, and show why no adequate legal standard -- and certainly no truly free one -- can be built apart from the standard of Scripture. They trace the free market's roots in Biblical law and show why government must be both very small and very unintrusive. They offer a completely new paradigm for education, and call for reason over sentimentalism. In short, they address, and address well, most of the vital issues of the day. One cannot come away from Explicitly Christian Politics without a deepened realization of the religious nature of the isms of our time and the abysmally bad politics that flows from them; likewise, one cannot read this volume without an appreciation for the fact that these Christians have devised a better model. Quibble with the details all you like: Explicitly Christian Politics is nothing short of the rebirth of a vital Christian social theory, far beyond the me-too pluralism of the Christian Right to date. There's something special here. it is very clearly not going away." -- Reviewer: Rod D. Martin (Vanguard@theVanguard.org) from Little Rock, Arkansas, May 25, 1998. Copyright 1998, Rod D. Martin
"Rod D. Martin serves as Director of Policy Planning and Research for Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. He has worked on the state and national levels of the Republican Party, trained activists for the Conservative Party in England, and studied political and economic thought at Cambridge University. He is a graduate of Baylor Law School, and is Executive Director of the Arkansas Federation of Young Republicans. To receive information about Mr. Martin's weekly column, 'Vanguard of the Revolution,' please send email to the address provided."
Articles by William O. Einwechter
http://www.natreformassn.org/einwecToC.html
EIRE, CARLOS M.N. (a Roman Catholic author) War Against the Idols: The Reformation of Worship From Erasmus to Calvin
Elder, John R., The highland host of 1678, 1914
Elliott, Delber H., The Church versus the Lodge 1920
Elliott, Delber H., Covenanter evangelism 1920
Elliott, Delber H., Six great certainties 1920
Elliott, Delber H., Trail of the Totalitarian 1939
Ellul, Jacques, Anarchy and Christianity, 1991
English Parliament, The First Parliament During the Reign of James VI of Scotland, CHRIST'S TRIUMPHANT ENTRY INTO SCOTLAND; Or, The Subjugation of the People, Laws, Liberties, & Crown of Scotland to HIS SUPREME MAJESTY JESUS CHRIST, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords; Being, The Complete Text of all of the Acts of the First Parliament During the Reign of James VI of Scotland.
http://truecovenanter.com/official/acts_of_parliament_scotland_james_vi_p01.phtml
ENGLISH PARLIAMENT (with advice from the WESTMINSTER ASSEMBLY), The Ordination of Ministers, 1644
English Parliament, A declaration of the Lords and commons assembled in Parliament concerning the papers of the Scotts commissioners . . . , 1647
ENGLISH PARLIAMENT, Ordinance for Settling Presbyterial Government in the Church of England, 1646
ERSKINE, EBENEZER, RALPH ERSKINE, JAMES FISHER and OTHERS, The Westminster Assembly's Shorter Catechism Explained, By Way of Question and Answer, 1753, 1911 edition
ERSKINE, EBENEZER, RALPH ERSKINE, WILLIAM WILSON and OTHERS, A Publick Testimony; Being the Representation and Petition of a Considerable Number of Christian People . . . Presented . . . to the General Assembly . . . Anent Grievances, 1732
ERSKINE, EBENEZER, The Assurance of Faith Opened and Applied
ERSKINE, RALPH, Covenanted Grace for Covenanting Work, 1865
Erskine, Ralph. Fancy no faith: or, a seasonable admonition and information to seceders, against the sinful constitution of some brethren into a pretended judicatory: and against a pamphlet lately published by them, intitled, Acts and proceedings of the Associate Synod at Edinburgh, April 1747, &c. Together with some remarks upon part of a pamphlet, intitled, The warrantableness of the Associate Synod's sentence, ... By Ralph Erskine, ... Glasgow, 1747. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3319375269
ERSKINE, RALPH, The Works of Ralph Erskine (6 vols.), 1865
Erskine, Ralph. The sermons and other practical works, of the late Reverend and learned Mr. Ralph Erskine, ... Consisting of above one hundred and fifty sermons, besides his poetical pieces. In ten large volumes octavo. To which is prefixed, an account of the author's life and writings, with an elegiac poem, and large contents. ... Vol. 8. Glasgow, 1777-78. 10 vols. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3317586821
FAIRLY, JOHN, 1729-1806, An Humble attempt in defense of reformation principles; Particularly on the head of the civil magistrate
Fairly, John, 1729-1806, The treasure in earthen vessels or, the dispensation of the Gospel, committed to men of like passions with the hearers
http://www.covenanter.org/JFairley/earthenvessels.htm
Faris, David S., A defense of the Old School Covenanters as dissenters from the United States Constitution, 1864
FARIS, JERRI, Covenanters of Scotland: A History for Children
FERGUSSON, JAMES, 1621-1667, Refutation of the errors of toleration, independency, erastianism, and separation delivered in some sermons from I Job. 4. I, preach'd in the year 1652: to which are added four sermons preach'd on several occasions, Still Waters Revival Books, EEBO.
See also: The Bible Doctrine of the Separated Life: Part I, 1960 Johannes G. Vos
http://members.aol.com/RSIGRACE/vos1.html
FERGUSSON, JAMES, The Headship of Christ Over His Church and Her Independent Jurisdiction, 1841
Finley, Martha, Annandale: A Story of the Times of the Covenanters, 1858.
Findley, William, Observations on "The Two Sons of Oil . . ."
Firmin, Giles, 1614-1697 and Stephen Marshall, 1594?-1655, The power of the civil magistrate in matters of religion vindicated the extent of his power determined in a sermon preached before the first Parliament on a monthly fast day by ... Mr. Stephen Marshall ..., EEBO.
First International Convention of Reformed Churches 1896
First Reformed Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, PA), Discourses delivered at the opening of the First Reformed Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, April 30, 1854 1854 RS
First Reformed Presbyterian Church, New York, Presentation Address took, and Historical Discourse by, Rev. John Neil McLeod, DD, on the completion of a twenty-five year pastorate 1857
FISHER, JAMES, EBENEZER and RALPH ERSKINE and OTHERS, The Westminster Assembly's Shorter Catechism Explained, By Way of Question and Answer, 1753, 1911 edition, 1911
Fisher, James. The Westminster Assembly's shorter catechism epxplained [sic], by way of question and answer. Part second. Of the duty which God requires of man. The tenth edition Falkirk, 1792. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3322729229
Fisher, James, The Assembly's Shorter Catechism explained, 1753
Fiske, John, The beginnings of New England, or, the Puritan theocracy in its relations to civil and religious liberty, 1902, ATLA 1990-4413
Fissel, Mark Charles, The bishops' wars: Charles I's campaigns against Scotland, 1638-1640, 1994
*Flavel, John, The Fountain of Life Opened Up, or, A display of Christ in his essential and mediatorial glory. Available (JOHN FLAVEL'S WORKS) on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #2.
http://www.ccel.org/flavel/fountain/flavfoun.txt
Fleming, D.H., 1849-1931 (editor), Diary of Sir Archibald Johnston (of Wariston, 1650-1654)
Fleming, D.H., 1849-1931, The Reformation in Scotland, 1910, ATLA 1988-0569
Fleming, D.H., 1849-1931, The story of the Scottish Covenants in outline, 1904, ATLA 1988-0678
Fleming, D.H., 1849-1931, The subscribing of the National Covenant in 1638, 1912
FLEMING, ROBERT, The Rise and Fall of the Papacy, 1848
Fleming, Robert. Apocalyptical key. An extraordinary discourse on the rise and fall of papacy; or the pouring out of the vials, in the revelation of St. John, Chap. XVI. ... By Robert Fleming, ... Printed from the original published in the year 1701. London, [1793]. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3317653782
Fleming, Robert. The history of hereditary-right. Wherein its indefeasibleness, and all other such late doctrines, concerning the absolute power of Princes, ... are fully and finally determin'd, by the scripture standard of divine right. London, [1711]. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3323016021
Flint, Robert, Christ's Kingdom upon earth, 1865
Forbes?, Forbes' records (Wodrow Society edition)
Ford, Simon, 1619?-1699, The great interest of states & kingdomes. The second part. A sermon preached on a publike thanksgiving, on the 12th. of May, 1646. at Botolphs Alders-gate: and after (upon the desire of some friends) enlarged at Pauls Church in Covent-garden, on the Lords Day, May 17th. 1646. By Simon Ford, minister of the Gospel at Puddle-Towne in Dorcet-shire, 1646, EEBO.
Notes: "There is no record of a first part, though Thomas Goodwin preached a sermon of the same name (Wing G1246A) the previous February."
Forrest, David W., The authority of Christ, 1906
FORRESTER, THOMAS, The Hierarchical Bishops Claim to a Divine Right, Tried at the Scripture-Bar
Forrester, Thomas. A review and consideration of two late pamphlets. The first entituled, Queries to the Presbyterians of Scotland, by a gentleman of that countrey. The second, A querie turn'd into an argument in favours of episcopacy. Exposing the unsound principles, and popish tincture ... of both; ... To which are annex'd Counter-queries offered to the prelatists of Scotland. As also considerations upon church-government: ... Edinburgh, 1706. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318895343
Forsyth, Peter Taylor, Theology in Church and State, 1915
Foster, Finley Milligan, Church and State, their relations considered 1940
Foster, F.M., In memory of Scotland's martyrs . . . , 1880
Foster, F.M., Reformation principles stated and applied, 1890
Foster, F.M., Is the Reformed Presbyterian Church An Evangelistic Church? 1889
Foster, F.M., The Witnessing Church 1890
Foster, J.M., Christ the King 1894
FOSTER, J.M., Distinctive Principles of the Covenanters, 1892
Foster, J.M., The Judgment of Antichrist and the Mediatorial Reign of Christ Over the Nations, 1915
Foster, J.M., The Nations of the World are Satanized 1919
Foster, J.M., The World-War the pre-determined plan of the reigning Messiah in administering his mediatorial government of the nation 1915
Foster, W.R., The Church before the covenants, 1975
FOWLER, CHRISTOPHER, How a Christian May Get Such a Faith that is Not Only Saving, But Comfortable and Joyful at Present, 1674, reprinted 1844
Foxe, John, Notes Appertaining to the Matter of Election
http://www.truecovenanter.com/gospel/foxe_predestination.html
Fraser, D., The life and diary of Ralph Erskine, 1834
FRASER, JAMES (of Brae). The lawfulness and duty of separation from corrupt ministers and churches explained and vindicated. Written by the reverend and learned Mr. James Fraser ... Edinburgh, 1744. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3320079912
Fraser, James. Memoirs of the life of the very Reverend Mr. James Fraser of Brea, ... Written by himself. Dedicated by the author, to ... Thomas Ross, ... Edinburgh, 1738. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3321774296
Fraser, James (of Brea), Sermon on prelacy an idol and prelates idolaters, 1738
http://www.covenanter.org/JFraser/prelacyanidol.htm
Fraser, James. Prelacy an idol, and prelates idolaters: all prelatists, maintainers of, and complyers with prelacy, charg'd with idolatry, and proven guilty. A sermon. By the Reverend and learned Mr. James Fraser ... The second edition Glasgow, 1742. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3319888820
Frazer, Frank Dean, Outline studies in the covenant, 1970
Fulton, James F.
Furgol, Edward M., A regimental history of the Covenanting armies, 1639-1651 (Edinburgh : John Donald Publishers, 1990).
Includes bibliographical references (p. 426-436) and index.
Gage, Royal?, A treatise on resistance and nonresistance: in which is included a scriptural distinction between the Church of Christ and the civil government of the world ... 1848 English Books/Text 59 p. 22 cm. (Brattleboro, J. B. Miner), North Carolina DUKE UNIV LIBR, Texas TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIV
Galt, John, 1779-1839, Ringan Gilhaize : or the Covenanters
Subject: Covenanters--Fiction.
Gamble, William, The glory of Christ, 1880
*Ganz, Richard, L., You Shall Be Free Indeed: The Statutes of Liberty for Godly Living (Nepean, Ontario, Canada: GSG Group, c1989).
"Drawing from his experience as a nouthetic counselor and pastor, Ganz shows how Christians can have the freedom that Christ gives his people. Jay Adams says: `This is one of the most encouraging and helpful books I have read in a long time'." -- GCB
GARDINER, S.R. (editor), The Constitutional Documents of the Puritan Revolution 1628-1660, 1906 edition
GATAKER, THOMAS (1574-1654), and RICHARD SIBBES, (1577-1635), Christian constancy crovvned by Christ. A funerall sermon on Apocalyps 2.10. preached at the buriall of M. VVilliam Winter, citizen of London; together with the testimonie then giuen vnto him. By Thomas Gataker, B. of D. and pastor of Rotherhith, 1624 Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #19.
Gataker, Thomas, 1574-1654, The Covenanters plea against absolvers, Or, A modest discourse, shewing why those who in England & Scotland took the Solemn league and covenant, cannot judge their consciences discharged from the obligation of it, by any thing heretofore said ... In which also several cases relating to promisory oathes, and to the said covenant in special, are spoken to, and determined ... Written out by Theophilus Timorcus [pseud.]
General note: By Thomas Gataker, Richard Vines, and Richard Baxter, cf. S. Halkett. Dict. of anonymous and pseudonymous.
Gauden, John, 1605-1662, Anti Baal-Berith: or The binding of the Covenant and all Covenanters to their good behaviours. By a just vindication of Dr. Gaudens Analysis (that is, his resolving of the Covenant to law and justice, to duty and conscience, to reason and religion: or his dissolving it) against the cacotomy of a nameless and shameless libeller the worthy hyperaspites of Dr. Burges. Also against the pittyful cavils and objections of Mr. Zach. Grafton [sic], a rigid presbyter. With an answer to that monstrous paradox, of no sacriledge no sin, to alienate Church lands, without and against all laws of God and man. Written by the author of the Analysis, Other Titles: Analepsis, 1661. Running title reads: The binding of all Covenants and Covenanters to their good behaviour, EEBO.
A reply to "Analepsis" by Zachary Crofton (Wing C6984), and to one or two other, unidentified works. With a title-page engraving.
GAUSSEN, L., Theopneustia: The Plenary Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, 1854
*Gaussen, Louis, David Scott (translator), John W. Robbins (editor) God-Breathed: The Divine Inspiration of the Bible. Other title: THEOPNEUSTIA: THE PLENARY INSPIRATION OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES, 1854 (Unicoi, TN: The Trinity Foundation, 2001). ISBN: 0940931575. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #15, ISBN: 0921148941 9780921148944. A Christian classic.
GAVIN, ANTHONY, A History of Popery, 1848
GAVIN, ANTHONY, The Great Red Dragon; Or the Master-Key to Popery, 1854
Gee, Edward, 1613-1660, The divine right and original of the civill magistrate from God, as it is drawn by the Apostle S. Paul in those words, Rom. 13.1. There is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God illustrated and vindicated in a treatise (chiefly) upon that text. Wherein the procedure of political dominion from God, by his ordination; ... is endevored truly and plainly to be laid open. Written for the service of that eminent truth, order, justice, and peace which the said text, in its genuine sense, holdeth forth, and supporteth: and for the dissolving of sundry important doubts, and mistakes about it. By Edward Gee minister of the Gospel at Eccleston in the county palatine of Lancaster. Additional Titles: The diuine right and originall of the ciuill magistrate from God. Running title reads: The magistrates original illustrated and vindicated, 1658, EEBO.
Gee, Edward (1613-1660) and Richard Hollingworth (1607-1656), An exercitation concerning usurped powers: wherein the difference betwixt civill authority and usurpation is stated. That the obedience due to lawfull magistrates, is not owing, or payable, to usurped powers, is maintained. The obligation of oaths, and other sanctions to the former, notwithstanding the antipolitie of the latter is asserted. And the arguments urged on the contrary part in divers late printed discourses are answered. Being modestly, and inoffensively managed: by one studious of truth and peace both in Church and state ([London: s.n.], 1650).
*CALVIN, JOHN, et.al., GARY DEMAR (foreword), MARSHALL FOSTER (preface) 1599 Geneva Bible [enhanced], hardcover (Tolle Lege Press, 2006), 1400 pages, ISBN: 0975484699 9780975484692 0975484613 9780975484616 0975484621 9780975484623. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
"When the Pilgrims arrived in America in 1620, they brought along supplies, a consuming passion to advance the Kingdom of Christ, a bright hope for the future, and the Word of God. Clearly, their most precious cargo was the Bible. The GENEVA BIBLE, printed over 200 times between 1560 and 1644, was the most widely read and influential English Bible of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This superb translation was the product of the best Protestant scholars of the day and became the Bible of choice for many of the greatest writers, thinkers, and historical figures of that time. The GENEVA BIBLE is unique among all other Bibles. It was the first Bible to use chapters and numbered verses and became the most popular version of its time because of the extensive marginal notes. These notes, written by Reformation leaders such as John Calvin, John Knox, Miles Coverdale, William Whittingham, Anthony Gilby, and others, were included to explain and interpret the scriptures for the common people. For nearly half a century these notes helped the people of England, Scotland, and Ireland understand the Bible and true liberty. King James despised the GENEVA BIBLE because he considered the notes on key political texts to be seditious and a threat to his authority. Unlike the KING JAMES VERSION, the GENEVA BIBLE was not authorized by the government. It was truly a Bible by the people and for the people. You can see why this remarkable version with its profound marginal notes played a key role in the formation of the American Republic. Until now, the only complete version available was a large, cumbersome, and difficult-to-read facsimile edition. But this new edition contains all the original words and notes, but the type set has been enlarged and the font style change for today's reader." -- Publisher's Annotation
"This is the Bible that eventually put an end to Feudalism in Europe, strengthened Puritans, Quakers, and came to America on the Mayflower. This was the first Bible published in the language of the common people, the first Bible to contain commentary and verse numbers, and the first Bible written in English from Greek and Hebrew texts available from Constantinople, not from the Latin Vulgate. The dynamite in this Bible is the commentary accounting for about one third of its length.
"The Church of England and King James were so upset they determined to create a new translation. They called it the King James version. They choose to use language so formal and grand, even by the standards of those days, that the common people would find difficult to understand. The GENEVA BIBLE was found seditious by it's insertions of commentary that spoke directly about the priesthood of lay believers, the church as naturally anti-oligarchy, and setting forth some other ideas considered anarchy by the King, but meaning freedom to the masses who read it. . . .
"Important facts to remember about this Bible. The Reformation was strong in England and the Lollards were a lay group of huge influence that had to go underground. English Christian theologians, not Catholics and not Anglicans, fled in huge numbers to Geneva for freedom. Geneva was not part of Switzerland at that time, because Geneva was its own city-state. . . . The GENEVA BIBLE was printed 1560-1644. THE KING JAMES VERSION was published in 1611. The GENEVA BIBLE was against the law to own. . . ." -- Reader's Comment
Available "in printed formats with various binding options from Tolle Lege Press. Tolle Lege Press has given SWRB permission to provide a PDF copy of their retypeset and fully searchable edition of the 1599 GENEVA BIBLE (Copyright 2006-2008, Tolle Lege Press) on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
"The Geneva Bible is the Puritan Bible with Reformation promoting marginal notes authored by prominent leaders of the Reformation (during the time of John Calvin and John Knox). The New Testament was translated out of the Greek by Theodore Beza. The GENEVA BIBLE was the predominant English translation during the period in which the English and Scottish Reformations gained great impetus.
"Iain Murray, in his classic work on revival and the interpretation of prophecy, THE PURITAN HOPE, notes,
The two groups in England and Scotland developed along parallel lines, like two streams originating at one fountain. The fountain was not so much Geneva, as the Bible which the exiles newly translated and issued with many marginal notes . . . it was read in every Presbyterian and Puritan home in both realms (p. 7)."This time also saw the rise of the forces for covenanted Reformation against the corruption and abuses of prelacy and the royal factions. Darkness was dispelled as people read this Bible and saw for themselves that there is no authority above the Holy Scriptures. Discerning this truth, it became apparent that the civil tyranny and the heretical superstitions imposed by Pope, King and Bishops were to be resisted unto death, if necessary (i.e. because these innovations in church and state were opposed to the Kingship of Christ and the law of His kingdom, as set forth in Holy Scripture).
The notes of Tomson's New Testament of 1576, which took the place of the New Testament of the Bible of 1560 in many editions from 1587 onward [and, of course the GENEVA BIBLE after the 1560 edition. -- sk], are entirely different from those in the GENEVA BIBLE. They are taken from Beza's Latin Testament, and are controversial and strongly Calvinistic."Furthermore, Eason cites Pocock (a rabid anti-Calvinist) in the same book,
The changes adopted in the GENEVA BIBLE and New Testament synchronise with the gradual spread of the Calvinistic heresy and the contemporaneous development of hatred of the whole Papal system of doctrine. The notes attacked the Sacramental teaching of the Church, substituting for it the Calvinistic doctrines of election and reprobation. They taught that Sacraments are nothing more than signs and seals of grace previously given to the elect. All passages about the Sacraments are explained away."(We cite this quote, though it is full of a good deal of devilish nonsense, to demonstrate that even the enemies of biblical truth recognized the powerful impact that the GENEVA BIBLE was having in furthering the Protestant Reformation, as well as to show that the notes in the later versions of the GENEVA BIBLE were moving in the direction of a more distinct testimony against error and for the truth. -- RB). "There were three primary editions of the Geneva Bible:
Geneva Bible, 1599. Additional Title: THE BIBLE, THAT IS, THE HOLY SCRIPTURES CONTEINED IN THE OLDE AND NEWE TESTAMENT: TRANSLATED ACCORDING TO THE EBREW AND GREEKE, AND CONFERRED WITH THE BEST TRANSLATIONS IN DIUERS LANGUAGES; WITH MOST PROFITABLE ANNOTATIONS UPON ALL THE HARD PLACES, AND OTHER THINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE . . . (London: Imprinted by the Deputies of C. Barker, 1599).
http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/GenevaStudyBible/,
Geneva Bible: Annotated New Testament, 1602 edition (Pilgrim Press, 1989). A Christian classic.
George Buchanan: Glasgow quartercentenary studies, 1907
George, Henry H., Address on Secret Societies 1872
George, R.J., "Christ's," or separation from Christless governments 1900
GEORGE, R.J., Close Communion
George, R.J., Lecture in Pastoral Theology, First Series: The Covenanter Pastor 1911
George, R.J., Lectures in pastoral theology, third series: the Covenanter vision, 1917, ATLA 1991-3081
GEORGE, R.J., Political Dissent
GEORGE, R.J., Secret Societies
GEORGE, R.J., The Badge of Popery: Musical Instruments in Public Worship
George, R.J., The Covenanter pastor, 1911, ATLA 1991-3080
GEORGE, R.J., The Covenanter Vision, 1917, ATLA 1991-3081
Gib, Adam, Sacred contemplations, 1786
Gib, Adam. Kaina kai palaia. Sacred contemplations: in three parts. ... By Adam Gib, ... Edinburgh, 1786. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3322503452
Gib, Adam. The present truth: a display of the secession-testimony; in the three periods of the rise, state, and maintenance of that testimony. In two volumes. ... Vol. 1. Edinburgh, 1774. 2 vols. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318675153
GIBSON, JAMES, The Public Worship of God: Its Authority and Modes, Hymns and Hymn Books, 1868
Gibson, William, the years of grace, 1860
GILCHRIST, JAMES, The Vindication of Mr. James Gilchrist, 1716
Gilfillan, George, 1813-1878, The martyrs and heroes of the Scottish covenant, 6th edition, 1863
GILFILLAN, JAMES, The Sabbath Viewed in the Light of Reason, Revelation, and History, with Sketches of Its Literature, 1882
Gillespie, George, Assertion of the Gov't of the Church of Scotland
http://www.truecovenanter.com/gillespie/gillespie_assertion_govt_kirk_scotland.html
*GILLESPIE, GEORGE, A Dispute Against the English Popish Ceremonies Obtruded upon the Church of Scotland (1637, reprinted from the 1660 edition), ISBN: 0941075141. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. A Christian classic.
"George Gillespie was one of the Scottish commissioners to the Westminster Assembly, the youngest member there, and undoubtedly one of the most influential. William Hetherington observes `The effect produced by this singularly able work may be conjectured from the fact that within a few months of its publication, a proclamation was issued by the Privy Council, at the instigation of the Bishops, commanding that all copies of the book that could be found be called in and burned by the hangman. Such was the only answer that all the learned Scottish Prelates could give to a treatise written by a youth who was only in his twenty-fifth year when it appeared' (`Memoir,' from the Works of George Gillespie, p. xviii.). James Bannerman notes, `This was Gillespie's first work, and it may be truly said to have settled the controversy which called it forth, so far as argument was concerned. No answer to it was ever attempted by the Prelatic party; and no answer was possible. It displays singular acuteness, learning, and force of reasoning; and the thoroughness of the discussion is as remarkable as the power with which it is conducted' (The Church of Christ, vol. 2., p. 435). Possibly the best uninspired book ever written on biblical worship, an extensive and thorough masterpiece that leaves no stone unturned. For advanced study." -- SWRB. A Christian classic.
A historic introduction to Popish Ceremonies, Introduction by Roy Middleton
http://www.naphtali.com/epcextrc.htm
English Popish Ceremonies, George Gillespie (extracts)
http://www.naphtali.com/epcextr2.htm
Gillespie, George, Dying testimony against unlawful associations
http://www.truecovenanter.com/gillespie/ggilles-ua.html
*GILLESPIE, GEORGE, Ezekiel's Vision of Millennial Glory, Preparation for Coming Reformation and a Remedy for Backsliding and Lukewarmness. Available (THE PURITAN FAST SERMONS, 1640-1652, THE WORKS OF GEORGE GILLESPIE, and as two MP3 files) on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available (two MP3 files) on Reformation Bookshelf CD #18, ISBN: 0921148933 9780921148937.
"This sermon was originally preached to England's House of Commons 'At Their Late Solemn Fast, Wednesday, March 27, 1644.' It is taken from volume one of Gillespie's two volume WORKS. It gives great insight into the covenanted unity, uniformity and worldwide Reformation sought by the majority of the Westminster Divines and the best of the civil leaders of Gillespie's day. Gillespie searchingly deals with the individual, the church and the state, while painting a Scriptural picture of prophesied earthly victory (Isa. 2:2-5, Ezek 47:1-12, etc.) -- in classic historicist postmillennial style -- which is sure to stir even the coldest Christian heart. He shows how the worst disease the land can suffer is corruption in religion (particularly as exhibited in false worship), rebukes those opposing the Solemn League and Covenant and calls upon all to maintain (and even improve upon) the Reformation attainments 'whereunto we have already attained' (Phil. 3:16). It is also interesting to note, especially since this sermon was preached before civil rulers, that though Gillespie points out the need for humility, repentance, prayer, tears, godly affections, sanctified minds and honorable actions, he does not forget to mention the importance of a covenanted army in this great cause of Christ's covenanted Reformation. Also noted is the destruction of Antichrist, the calling and conversion of the Jews (Rom. 11), the two witnesses and the 1260 year apostasy. Gillespie closes with an appeal to the English House of Commons, with whom the Scots had 'joined in covenant and in arms,' to be faithful 'according to the word he (God--RB) hath covenanted with you (i.e. in the Solemn League and Covenant--RB), so his spirit remaineth among you' -- exhorting these magistrates to 'fear not' but to 'be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.' This is classic Covenanter preaching, among the best sermons you may ever hear!" -- SWRB
Gillespie, George, A late dialogue betwixt a civilian and a divine, concerning the Church of England, 1644, EEBO.
Gillespie, George, Miscellany Questions (partial)
http://www.truecovenanter.com/gillespie/miscqs.html
Gillespie, George, A sermon on Ezek. xliii. 11, 1644
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, A Treatise of Miscellany Questions Wherein many Useful Cases of Conscience are Discussed and Resolved, for the Satisfaction of Those Who Desire Nothing More than to Search and Find Out Precious Truths in the Controversies of these Times (1844, reprinted from the 1649 edition, 1649, EEBO.
*GILLESPIE, GEORGE, Aaron's Rod Blossoming; or, the Divine Ordinance of Church Government Vindicated, 1646 (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books), ISBN: 0873779673. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Two, CD #12.
"The remainder of the title reads: `So as the Present Erastian Controversy Concerning the Distinction of Civil and Ecclesiastical Government, Excommunication and Suspension, is Fully Debated and Discussed, from the Holy Scriptures, for the Jewish and Christian Antiquities, from the Consent of Later Writers, from the True Nature and Rights of Magistracy, and from the Groundlessness of the Chief Objections made Against the Presbyterial Government, in Point of a Domineering Arbitrary Unlimited Power.' In short, this book deals with the biblical view of the separation of church and state, and is especially pertinent concerning the modern political climate, in which the old Erastian tree of civil ecclesiastical interference is growing strong and spreading much poisonous fruit. As with just about everything else Gillespie wrote, this book has been widely recognized as THE classic in its field. Three major sections cover `Of the Jewish Church Government;' `Of Christian Church Government;' and `Of Excommunication from the Church, and of Suspension from the Lord's Table.' Lachman, in his Preface writes, `It presents the classic Reformed point of view, one now little heard and perhaps less understood. Gillespie writes carefully and clearly, in many respects resembling the better know John Owen in the clarity and power of his reasoning.' Bannerman states, `This famous treatise is unquestionably the most able, learned, systematic, and complete work on the Erastian controversy in existence. It deserves, and will repay, the most careful study' (The Church of Christ, vol. 2., p. 432). Beattie (Memorial Volume, p. xxxvi, 1879) called this book, `the ablest plea for Presbytery ever made'." -- SWRB
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, An Assertion of the Government of the Church of Scotland in the Points of Ruling Elders, and of the Authority of Presbyteries and Synods, 1846, reprinted from the 1641 edition, 1641, EEBO.
Gillespie, George, Assembly, Glasgow, 11th Session, 1638, Sermon, Prov. 21:1, The King's Heart is in the Hand of the Lord.
Gillespie, George, Assurance of an interest in Christ
http://www.naphtali.com/assuran.htm
Gillespie, George, CXI propositions concerning the ministerie and government of the Church, 1647, EEBO.
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, Ezekiel's Vision of Millennial Glory, Preparation for Coming Reformation and a Remedy for Backsliding and Lukewarmness
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, Faces About; Or, A Recrimination Charged Upon Mr. John Goodwin, 1644
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, Forbidden Alliances
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Forbiddn.htm
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, George Gillespie Refutes Roger Williams, the Donatists and Sectarianism
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/GilRefWil.htm
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, JAMES RENWICK and OTHERS (Paisley), Testimony-bearing Exemplified
Gillespie, George, Malle audis, 1646, EEBO.
Gillespie, George, Nihil respondes, 1645, EEBO.
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, Notes of Debates and Proceedings of the Assembly of Divines and Other Commissioners at Westminster. February 1664 to 1645, 1846 edition, 1846
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, Of Uniformity In Religion, Worship of God, and Church Government
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Uniformity.htm
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, On Holy Days
http://www.naphtali.com/gghodays.htm
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, Reformation's Refining Fire; or, Iconoclastic Zeal Necessary to World Reformation
Preaching on Malachi 3:2 in 1645.
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=103006312
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, The Presbyterian's Armoury (3 vols.), 1846
*GILLESPIE, GEORGE, The Works of George Gillespie, 2 volumes (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. A Christian classic.
" `Gillespie was one of the Scottish commissioners to the Westminster Assembly. One of the great theologians of all time -- almost singlehandedly steering this august Assembly at certain points. As Hetherington notes, 'in all those debates no person took a more active part, or gained more distinction than George Gillespie,' though he was the youngest man there. Furthermore, Hetherington calls him a `genius of the highest order,' and writes that his work `dazzled and astonished his countrymen.' He `held an undisputed position among the foremost of the distinguished men by whose talents and energy the Church of Scotland was delivered from the prelatic despotism' of that day. This rare work contains Gillespie's personal notes during the Westminster Assembly and A DISPUTE AGAINST ENGLISH POPISH CEREMONIES. A DISPUTE AGAINST ENGLISH POPISH CEREMONIES is a rare classic on Reformed worship, taking on all the arguments related to the use of man-made ceremonies in worship. Burned by the Prelates (Episcopalians) just after it first appeared in 1637, this masterful defense of the regulative principle has yet to be answered (by those that oppose God's sovereignty in worship). It ably, and in a detailed manner, refutes the old errors of Prelacy and Romanism -- many of which are being resurrected in our day by writers like James Jordan (and others abandoning historic Presbyterian [i.e. Biblical] worship). Gillespie's practical `TREATISE OF MISCELLANY QUESTIONS,' contains 22 chapters. Topics dealt with range from: whether prophets and prophesying continued beyond the primitive church (answered in the negative); whether a sound heart and an unsound head can consist together; what are heresies and what is their purpose; are infants to be baptized; should the civil government attach a negative sanction to not swearing to the Solemn League and Covenant (against one aspect of Theonomy); etc. These WORKS also contains a memoir of Gillespie's life and writings, written by Hetherington, Gillespie's sermons before the house of commons, and much more!" -- SWRB
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, Truth and Heresy
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/TruthHer.htm
Gillespie, George, Useful cases of conscience, EEBO.
Gillespie, George, Whether it be lawful, just, and expedient, that the taking of the Solemn League and Covenant be enjoined by the Parliament upon all persons in the Kingdom under a considerable penalty (CHAPTER XVI. of "A Treatise of Miscellany Questions," pp. 85-88 from THE WORKS OF GEORGE GILLESPIE, volume 2
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/SL&CGil.htm
GILLESPIE, GEORGE, Wholesome Severity Reconciled With Christian Liberty, or, The True Resolution of a Present Controversy Concerning Liberty of Conscience, 1645, EEBO.
http://www.naphtali.com/severity.htm
GILLESPIE, PATRICK, The Ark of the Covenant Opened; Or, A Treatise of the Covenant of Redemption Between God and Christ, as the Foundation of the Covenant of Grace, 1677. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #27 ISBN: 0921148240 9780921148241.
Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Six, CD #33. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. A Christian classic.
"John Owen, in his preface to this treatise writes, 'I do freely declare my judgement that for order, method, perspicuity in treating, and solidity of argument, the ensuing discourse exceedeth whatsoever single treatise I have seen written with the same design' (cited in Johnston, Treasury of the Scottish Covenant, p. 337). David Lachman tells us that '(i)n addition to arranging his brother's papers (published as Miscellany Questions [now found in George Gillespie's two volume Works, -- RB]), Gillespie used his materials also for the beginning of the first of a five-volume work on the covenant. Only two were published: THE ARK OF THE TESTAMENT OPENED... (1661) and THE ARK OF THE COVENANT OPENED... (1677), respectively treating the nature and kinds of covenants and the Mediator of the covenant. The third, on the condition of the covenant and the instrumentality of faith in justification, was extant in 1707, when the remaining two, respectively on the privileges and duties of the covenant, were believed lost (Analecta, I, 168-9)... Gillespie (was a -- RB) Covenanter, Principal of Glasgow University, and leading Protester' (Cameron, ed., Dictionary of Scottish Church History and Theology, p. 382). In this volume Gillespie proves:
1. That there is such a Covenant (of Redemption).
2. The necessity of it.
3. The nature, properties, and parties thereof.
4. The tenor, articles, subject matter of Redemption,
5. The commands, conditions, and promises annexed.
6. The harmony of the Covenant of suretiship made with Christ, and the Covenant of reconciliation made with sinners: wherein they agree, wherein they differ.
7. Grounds of comfort from the Covenant of suretiship; and, of course, much, much more!
"Owen, in his preface, (who also notes his long friendship with Gillespie), further underscores the importance of this work when he writes, 'For the Doctrine hereof, or the truth herein, is the very Center wherein all the lines concerning the Grace of God and our own duty, do meet; wherein the whole of Religion doth consist. Hence unto the understanding, Notions, and Conception, that men have of these Covenants with God, and according as the Doctrines of them is stated in their minds, their Conceptions of all other sacred Truths, or Doctrines, are conformed'." -- SWRB
Ark of the Covenant Opened: Chapter 3
http://www.truecovenanter.com/supralapsarian/pgilles_aoc_cap03.html
Gillespie, Patrick, A brotherly and Christian exhortation, and warning . . . , 1653
Gillespie, Patrick, Rulers Sins: The Causes of National Judgments, or a Sermon Preached at the Fast, Upon the 26th Day of December, Prov. XIV. 34; 2 Kings XVII. 22,23; Ezek. XIX. 14, or a Sermon Preached at the Fast, Upon the 26th Day of December 1650, rp 3195 no. 02
http://www.covenanter.org/CivilGovt/rulerssins.htm
Gillespie, Patrick. Rulers sins the causes of national judgments: or, a sermon preached at the fast, upon the 26th day of December 1650. By Mr. Patrick Gillespie, ... To which is annexed, A sermon upon the difficulty of conversion, by Mr. John Walwood. ... Edinburgh, 1722. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3319107688
GILMOUR, ROBERT, Samuel Rutherford: A biographical and historical study in the history of the Scottish Covenant
*GIRARDEAU, JOHN L., Calvinism and Evangelical Arminianism Compared as to Election, Reprobation, Justification and Related Doctrines (Harrisonburg, VA: Sprinkle Publications), ISBN: 0873779665. Available (in WORKS OF JOHN GIRARDEAU) on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
"A thorough but graceful refutation of Wesley's arminianism." -- Lloyd T. Sprinkle
"This powerful and penetrating book has been called the best on the subject . . . ." -- GCB
GIRARDEAU, JOHN, Discretionary Power of the Church, 1875
http://www.naphtali.com/girard.htm
GIRARDEAU, JOHN, Instrumental Music in the Public Worship of the Church: The History Surrounding the Westminster Assembly
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/InstrWCF.htm
GIRARDEAU, JOHN, Instrumental Music in the Public Worship of the Church: The Heresy of Instrumental Music
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/InstrHer.htm
GIRARDEAU, JOHN, The Protestant View of the Inspiration and Authority of Scripture
GLASGOW, JAMES, Heart and Voice: Instruments in Christian Worship Not Authorized, 1873
Glasgow, W. Melancthon; Reid W. Stewart; James S. Tibby, Covenanter Record: List of Congregations With Their Historical Record, c. 1901, 2nd edition (Lower Burrell, PA: Point Pleasant Ltd., 2007).
"Notes: As printed with the original manuscript introduction by J.S. Tibby, Pittsburgh, PA, 1902: 'The contents of this volume represent the work of over ten years in sending out hundreds of postal cards, deciphering dates on tomb stones, consulting Covenanter literature and interviewing Fathers in Israel by Rev. Glasgow, late Pastor of Beaver Falls Covenanter Congregation, but at present pastor of the U.P. Congregation, Wellsville, OH'."
Glasgow, W. Melancthon, History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, 1888
Glasgow, W. Melancthon, The Geneva Book: comprising a History of Geneva College and a Biographical Catalogue of the Alumni and Many Students 1908
Gogor, William, d. 1681, The late speech and testimony of William Gogor one of the three desperate and incorrigible traytors execute [sic] at the Grass Mercat in Edinburgh, the eleventh day of March, 1681, for disowning His Sacred Majesties authority ..., 1681, EEBO.
Goode, William, b. 1599 or 1600, and Simeon Ashe, d. 1662, A continuation of true intelligence from the English and Scottish forces in the north for the service of King and Parliament and now beleaguring York ... by Sim. Ash and William Goode ..., 1644), EEBO.
Goode, William, The discoverie of a publique spirit: presented in a sermon before the Honourable House of Commons at Margarets Westminster, at their publique fast, March 26. 1645. By William Goode B.D. pastor of Denton in Norfolk, one of the Assembly of Divines, Gal. 5:13; Gal. 6:10, EEBO.
Goode, William. Faith triumphant in death; a funeral sermon, occasioned by the death of the Rev. W. Romaine, ... preached in the parish church of St. Dunstan, Sunday evening, August 9th, 1795, by the Rev. W. Goode, ... London, 1795. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3320254165
*GOODMAN, CHRISTOPHER, How Superior Powers Ought to be Obeyed of Their Subjects: And Wherein They May Lawfully by God's Word be Disobeyed and Resisted, 1558. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #26, ISBN: 0921148224 9780921148227. Available on Library of Presbyterian Heritage Publications and Protestant Heritage Press CD-ROM Library. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #2.
"From 1555 to 1558, Christopher Goodman served as co-pastor, with John Knox, of the congregation of English exiles in Geneva. During the course of his ministry, Goodman preached upon Acts 4:19 and 5:29: `Whether it be right in the sight of God, to obey you rather than God, judge ye. We ought rather to obey God than men.' At the request of his brethren, Goodman subsequently published an expanded version of his exposition, HOW SUPERIOR POWERS OUGHT TO BE OBEYED OF THEIR SUBJECTS: AND WHEREIN THEY MAY LAWFULLY BY GOD'S WORD BE DISOBEYED AND RESISTED. WHEREIN ALSO IS DECLARED THE CAUSE OF ALL THIS PRESENT MISERY IN ENGLAND, AND THE ONLY WAY TO REMEDY THE SAME. In this book, Goodman contends against both ecclesiastical and political tyranny.
"This new edition of SUPERIOR POWERS includes a scripture index, a subject index, a biographical essay on the life of Christopher Goodman, and the original foreword by William Whittingham." -- Publisher's Annotation from Library of Presbyterian Heritage Publications and Protestant Heritage Press CD-ROM Library
"Very rare. One of the dozen most important political writings appearing in English in the latter half of the sixteenth century. Together with THE FIRST BLAST OF THE TRUMPET and THE APPELLATION (retitled REFORMATION, REVOLUTION AND ROMANISM in this catalogue) by John Knox, and Ponet's TREATISE OF POLITIQUE POWER, this book marks the first definite shift of opinion under the pressure of religion, away from the doctrine of almost unlimited obedience which characterized the political thought of the first half of the century laying the foundation for future ideas about civil disobedience. In that day, a proclamation of Philip and Mary had decreed the death of a rebel for anyone found in possession of the book." -- SWRB
Goodwin, Thomas (1600-1680), Christ the universall peace-maker: or, The reconciliation of all the people of God, notwithstanding all their differences, enmities (London: printed by J.G. for R. Dawlman, 1651), EEBO.
GOOLD, W.H., Patronage Opposed to the Independence of the Church, and to the Scriptural Rights of the Christian People, 1841
Gordon, J. History of Scots affairs, 1637-41, 1841
GOSSON, STEPHEN, The School of Abuse, 1579
GOUGE, WILLIAM (1578-1653), God's Three Arrows: Plague, Famine, Sword, 1631. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #7 Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #20. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
Notes: "Dearths death", "The Churches conquest over the sword", "The extent of Gods providence, set out in a sermon", and "The dignitie of chivalry, set forth in a sermon" each have separate dated title page; pagination and register are continuous. "The dignitie of chivalry" was first published separatley in 1626."
Subject: Providence and government of God
GOUGE, WILLIAM (1578-1653), The progresse of divine providence, set out in a sermon preached in the Abbey Church of Westminster before the house of Peers, on the 24th of September, 1645. being the day of their monethly fast. By William Gouge, one of the members of the Assembly, 1645. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available (THE WORKS OF WILLIAM GOUGE) on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #20.
*GOUGE, WILLIAM, 1578-1653, The saints sacrifice: or, a commentarie on the CXVI. Psalme. Which is, a gratulatory psalme, for deliverance from deadly distresse, 1632, 144 pages. Available [THE WORKS OF WILLIAM GOUGE] on Puritan Bookshelf CD #7. Available [THE WORKS OF WILLIAM GOUGE] on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #20. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
" 'Sir, the last year, when the heavy hand of the righteous Lord lay upon this land and other parts of the Christian world, manifested by the three arrows of his anger, plague, famine, and sword, just cause was given to inquire after such means as might cure the wounds that were made by them, and move the Lord to withhold his hand from shooting abroad any more of them. Upon inquiry there was found in God's word (the treasury wherein all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hid) fit remedies for all those maladies,' writes Gouge in his preface to the Earl of Warwick. In this book Gouge opens the Lord's treasure house (of Psalm 116) for deliverance from deadly distress and spiritual dilapidation." -- SWRB
GOUGE, WILLIAM, The Saint's Support, set out in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons assembled in Parliament. At a publick fast, 29. Iune, 1642, Nehemiah V, 19. Running title reads: A sermon preached at the late fast before the Commons House of Parliament. EEBO. search
GOUGH, HENRY (compiler), A General Index to the Publications of the Parker Society, 1855
Gould, William, On Being a Dissenter
http://www.natreformassn.org/statesman/98/dissent.html
*De Graaf, Simon Gerrit, Promise and Deliverance, 4 volumes (Scarsdale, NY [Westminster Discount Book Service, P.O. Box 125H, Scarsdale 10583]: Westminster Discount Book Service, 1977). Translated from the Dutch by H. Evan Runner and Elisabeth Wichers Runner. A Christian classic.
GRAHAM, JOHN, The Revolution Settlement of the Church of Scotland: Its Provisions, in several Respects, Inconsistent with the Approved Principles of the Second Reformation, 1841
Lectures on the Principles of the Second Reformation
http://www.covenanter.org/RPScotland/Principles/lecturesonthesecondreformation.htm
Graham, W., Review of ecclesiastical establishment, 1792
GRANT, MAURICE, No King But Christ: The Story of Donald Cargill
GRANT, MAURICE, The Lion of the Covenant: The Story of Richard Cameron, 1997
GRAVES, F.P., Peter Ramus and the Educational Reformation of the Sixteenth Century
Graves, R., Theology and revolution in the Scottish Reformation: Studies in the Thought of John Knox
Greaves, Richard L., Theology and revolution in the Scottish Reformation, 1980
Greene, John, Church's duty for received mercies . . . Deut. 4:7, 10,12, 1647
Greenhill, William, The axe at the root . . . Matt. 3:10, 1643, EEBO.
Grub, George, An ecclesiastical history of Scotland (4 vols.), 1861, ATLA 1988-0857?
GUINNESS, H. GRATTAN, Romanism and the Reformation from the Standpoint of Prophecy, 1891
*GURNALL, WILLIAM, John Charles Ryle (contributor) The Christian in Complete Armor: A Treatise of the Saint's War Against the Devil, complete and unabridged (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1979), ISBN: 0851511961 9780851511962. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #2. A Christian classic.
"Peerless and priceless; every line full of wisdom." -- C.H. Spurgeon
"If I might read only one book beside the Bible, I would choose The Christian in Complete Armour." -- John Newton
"A beautiful feature in Gurnall's book is its richness in pithy, pointed, and epigrammatical sayings. You will often find in a line and a half some great truth, put so concisely, and yet so fully, that you really marvel how so much thought could be got into so few words.
"Solid scriptural theology, like that contained in these pages, should be valued and studied in the church. Books in which Scripture is reverently regarded as the only rule of faith and practice -- books in which Christ and the Holy Ghost have their rightful office -- books in which justification, and sanctification, and regeneration, and faith, and grace, and holiness are clearly, distinctly, and accurately delineated and exhibited -- these are the only books which do real good. Few things need reviving more than a taste for such books as these among readers." -- J.C. Ryle
Also praised by John Flavel and Richard Baxter.
Said to be among the 10 greatest Christian books.
The Christian In Complete Armour, William Gurnall
http://www.ccel.org/g/gurnall/armour/home.htm
The Christian in Complete Armour: A Treatise of the Saints' War Against the Devil: Wherein a Discovery is Made of that Grand Enemy of God and His People, in His Policies, Power, Seat of His Empire, Wickedness, and Chief Design He Hath Against the Saints: a Magazine Opened, from Whence the Christian is Furnished with Spiritual Arms for the Battle, Helped on with His Armour, and Taught the Use of His Weapon: Together with the Happy Issue of the Whole War
http://books.google.com/books?id=MXlHJQAACAAJ&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html
Gurnall, William, 1617-1679, The magistrates pourtraiture drawn from the Word, and preached in a sermon at Stowe-Market in Suffolk, upon August, the 20, 1656, before the election of Parliament-men for the same country, 1656, EEBO.
Guthrie, James, Causes of the Lord's Wrath
http://www.truecovenanter.com/guthrie/guthrie_james_causes_of_wrath.html
GUTHRIE, JAMES, Causes of the Lord's Wrath Against Scotland, Manifested in His Sad Late Dispensations., 1653, 1844 edition, 1844
GUTHRIE, JAMES, A Cry From the Dead; or, the Ghost of the Famous Mr. James Guthrie Appearing, 1738 edition, 1738
Guthrie, James, 1612?-1661, A humble acknowledgment of the sins of the ministery of Scotland, 1653, EEBO.
GUTHRIE, JAMES, The Great Danger of Backsliding and Defection From Covenanted Reformation Principles, Isaiah lvii. 13-14, 1739
Guthrie, James, 1612?-1661, Archibald Campbell, Marquis of Argyll, 1598-1661, My lord Marquesse of Argyle, his speech upon the scaffold the 27th of May, 1661 as it was spoken by himself and written in short-hand by one that was present. As also the speech of Mr. James Guthrie, minister at Sterling, which he delivered upon the scaffold at the Crosse of Edinburgh immediately before he suffered June 1, 1661, EEBO.
Guthrie, James, 1612?-1661, Protesters no subverters, and presbyterie no papacie; or, A vindication of the protesting brethren, and of the government of the kirk of Scotland, from the aspersions unjustly cast upon them, in a late pamphlet of some of the resolution-party, entituled, A declaration, &c. With a discovery of the insufficiency, inequality and iniquity of the things propounded in that pamphlet, as overtures of union and peace. Especially, of the iniquity of that absolute and unlimited submission to the sentences of church-judicatories that is holden forth therein, and most unjustly pleaded to belong to the being and essence of presbyterial government. By some witnesses to the way of the protestation, 1658, EEBO.
Guthrie, James, A treatise on ruling elders and deacons
http://www.truecovenanter.com/guthrie/guthrie_james_treatise_elders_and_deacons.html
GUTHRIE, JAMES, Why God Sends Trials Upon His People, 1660
Guthrie, James, Works of James Guthrie, at True Covenanter
http://www.truecovenanter.com/guthrie/jguthrie.htm
GUTHRIE, JOHN, Covenanting and God's Blessing and Wrath
Guthrie, John, Sermons delivered in the times of persecution, 1663
Guthrie, John, 1632-1669, A sermon preach'd upon breach of covenant by that reverend and worthy servant of Jesus Christ, Mr. John Guthrie ... 1663, EEBO.
Guthrie, Thomas, The city, its sins and sorrows, 1857, ATLA 1990-0188
Guthrie, William, and John Howie, A collection of lectures and sermons, preached upon several subjects, mostly in the time of the late persecution. Wherein a faithful doctrinal testimony is transmitted to posterity for the doctrine, worship, discipline and government of the Church of Scotland against popery, prelacy, Erastianism, &c. (Glasgow, Printed and sold by J. Brice, 1779).
Guthrie, William, Sermons of William Guthrie
http://www.truecovenanter.com/guthrie/guthindex.html
*GUTHRIE, WILLIAM, The Works of Mr. William Guthrie, 1771, 382 pages. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
"All of Guthrie's teaching and pastoral experience were poured into this work, his only book. . . .
"Two accounts of the author's life (by Dunlop and Wodrow) and Trail's "Recommendatory preface" open this volume. Part one of the book includes THE CHRISTIAN'S GREAT INTEREST: IN TWO PARTS, 1. THE TRIAL OF A SAVING INTEREST IN CHRIST. 2. THE WAY HOW TO ATTAIN IT. Part two binds in FIVE SERMONS ON PARTICULAR OCCASIONS. In part three we find "A Treatise on Ruling Elders and Deacons; in which these things which belong to the understanding of their office are clearly set down." Part three was not written by William Guthrie, but by his cousin, James Guthrie (Christ's faithful martyr 'who championed the cause of the Protesters and strongly upheld the principles of the Covenant'," ( Dictionary of Scottish Church History and Theology, p. 382).
"William Guthrie 'served as moderator of the Protester Synod of Glasgow and Ayr in 1654'( Dictionary of Scottish Church History and Theology, p. 382). Regarding Guthrie, Robert Trail (in his preface) points out that 'it pleased the Lord, who had separated him from his mother's womb, to call him by his grace, by the ministry of excellent Mr. Samuel Rutherford, and this young gentleman became the first-fruits of his [Rutherford's -- RB] ministry at St. Andrews.' (p. xliv).
"William Guthrie has been called 'the greatest practical preacher in Scotland.' John Owen spoke of Guthrie as 'one of the greatest divines that ever wrote' and said his THE CHRISTIAN'S GREAT INTEREST contained 'more divinity' than all his own folios ( Dictionary of Scottish Church History and Theology, p. 382). Thomas Chalmers said that it was the best book that he had ever read. Many editions have appeared in numerous languages." -- SWRB
Gylbie, Anthony, A Brief Treatise of Predestination
http://www.truecovenanter.com/gospel/gylbie_predestination.html
HALL, ARCHIBALD, An Humble Attempt to Exhibit a Scriptural View of the Constitution, Order, Discipline, and Fellowship of the Gospel-Church, 1785
HALL, ARCHIBALD, Gospel Worship: Being An Attempt to Exhibit the Scriptural View of the Nature, Obligations, Manner, and Ordinances, of the Worship of God, In the New Testament (2 vols.), 1770
*Hall, David W., The Arrogance of the Modern: Historical Theology Held in Contempt (Covenant Foundation), ISBN: 096503674X 9780965036740.
Table of Contents
http://capo.org/opeds/AOMTOC.html
"Into the breach comes a very well documented volume by David W. Hall, with the title, The Arrogance of the Modern: Historical Theology Held in Contempt. Early on in the book, Hall decries the tendency for researchers and theoreticians to cite only recent writings as backup of their work. He cites the concept that civilization is a democracy extending far back into time; the `votes' of citizens of old, represented by their writings, are just as important as those written just yesterday.
"To cap off his argument, Hall quotes a comment from Lord Acton, in which he said, `Just as the loss of memory in an individual is a psychiatric defect calling for a medical treatment, so too any community which has no social memory is suffering from an illness.' Those who do not learn from history, as you will recall, are doomed to repeat it. And, I might add, history has far more of what the Clarence Pages of this generation despise than the present. But, the Balkanization brought on by Postmodern criticism may well be our `unlearned lesson' that finally does us all in.
"This volume is a closely-argued, well organized thesis. It is not easy reading but, with the complexity of the subject, I think it is as well written a volume as I have seen." -- William L. Brown
Hall, David W., The Early Church and the State
http://capo.org/premise/96/feb/p960208.html
Hall, David W. (editor) The Practice of Confessional Subscription
"David W. Hall is the author or editor of SAVIOR OR SERVANT? PUTTING GOVERNMENT IN ITS PLACE, THE ARROGANCE OF THE MODERN, PARADIGMS IN POLITY, ELECTION DAY SERMONS, and 10 other volumes." -- Publisher's Annotation
Table of Contents
http://capo.org/opeds/PCSTOC.html
*Hall, David W., Savior or Servant? Putting Government in its Place, ISBN: 0965036715 9780965036719.
Table of Contents
"Savior or Servant? is the single best volume of Christian thinking on the issue of the increasingly intrusive state . . . Theology at its very best: orthodox, relevant, and provocative." -- George Grant
"SAVIOR OR SERVANT? PUTTING GOVERNMENT IN ITS PLACE is an attempt to define the role of the state: Shall it be a minister or a Messiah? Using ancient but timeless information, David W. Hall has surveyed the Bible and arrived at a coherent theology of the state. This study succeeds in identifying the responsibilities that the civil state is mandated to do, permitted to do, and prohibited from doing. Along the way, it is discovered that all political schemes and issues are fraught with theological value. Moreover, the most enduring grid to keep government in its rightful place is found in the Bible. Drawing upon thousands of verses and hundreds of thinkers, this volume is comprehensive yet readable. Theologians from Augustine to Calvin and from Aquinas to Barth are studied and presented in a non-technical manner. The Christian who is interested in politics should absorb these summaries before launching out into unstudied political activism. Rather than adopting a politics-as-usual posture, Hall challenges partisans from the right and from the left. He summons Christians to the old paths, which God's Word has occupied for centuries. Discussed in these chapters are perennial matters of practical importance, such as: taxation; resistance to evil governments; methods of influence; the escalation of rights; limited government; moral qualities for leaders; separation of powers. This book will provide excellent fodder for discussion and guidance. It returns spiritual principles to their place, while seeking to put government in its proper place.
SAVIOR OR SERVANT? is a revival of a classic approach to limited government. In a time when nations are finally beginning to shrink bloated governments, a surprising source commends itself as an able assistant in reform. The scriptural view of the state, removed from the varied fads of political science, provides an enduring perspective by which to measure all states. This study begins with a survey of biblical teaching on pressing matters of state today. Following the contours of the Old and New Testaments, SAVIOR OR SERVANT? calls all levels of government to a servant posture, rather than allowing officials to dominate. A historical tracing of the best and most pertinent that theology has to offer on the subject is contained in these pages." -- Publisher's Annotation
From Reformation to Revolution: 1500-1650, Chapter 10: Savior or Servant? Putting Government in Its Place
http://capo.org/premise/96/mar/p960304.html
Hall, Thomas, 1610-1665, and Swinnock, George, 1627-1673, The beauty of magistracy in an exposition of the 82 Psalm, where is set forth the necessity, utility, dignity, duty, and mortality of magistrates: here many other texts of Scripture occasionally are cleared, many quaeries and cases of conscience about the magistrates power, are resolved, many anabaptistical cavils are confuted, and many seasonable observations containing many other heads of divinity, are raised: together with references to such authors as clear any point more fully / by Thomas Hall ... ; with an additional sermon on verse 6, by George Swinnock, 1660, EEBO.
Notes: Added t.p. on p. [3] following p. 188: Men are gods, or, The dignity of magistracy ... by George Swinnocke.
HALLIDAY, THOMAS, Sermons by the Late Thomas Halliday, Airdie. With a Memoir by Andrew Symington, 1828
Hamilton, I., The erosion of Calvinist orthodoxy: sceders and subscription in Scottish Presbyterianism, 1990
Hamilton, Patrick, Patrick Hamilton's Loci Communes
http://www.truecovenanter.com/gospel/hamilton_loci_communes.html
Hamilton, Thomas, History of the Irish Presbyterian Church, 1887
Hanna, W., Memoirs of the life and writings of Thomas Chalmers (4 vols.), 1849
Harmar, John (1555?-1613), Sermons of M. Iohn Caluin, vpon the x. Commandements of the Lawe, giuen of God by Moses, otherwise called the Decalogue (Imprinted at London: By Thomas Dawson for Iohn Harison, 1581)
Harper, J., `Memoir' in lives of Ebenezer Erskine, 1849
HARPER, JAMES, A Counterblast to the Organ; Or, The Lawfulness of Using Instrumental Music in Worship During the Present Dispensation, Discussed and Denied, 1881
HARPER, JAS., The Psalter in the Early Church, 1891
HAY FLEMING, DAVID, Critical Reviews Relating Chiefly to Scotland. (Some of the following works by David Hay Fleming may be included in the first two title links which are both anthologies.)
HAY FLEMING, DAVID, Illustrations of Antichrist's Rejoicing over the Massacre of St. Bartholomew, 1912
HAY FLEMING, DAVID, Knox in the Hands of the Philistines, 1903
HAY FLEMING, DAVID, Mary Queen of Scots, 1898
HAY FLEMING, DAVID, The Hymnology of the Scottish Reformation, 1884
HAY FLEMING, DAVID, The Influence of the Reformation on Social and Cultured Life in Scotland, 1917
HAY FLEMING, DAVID, The Reformation in Scotland: Causes Characteristics, Consequences
HAY FLEMING, DAVID, The Scottish Reformation
HAY FLEMING, DAVID, The Story of the Scottish Covenants in Outline
*HAYWARD, SAMUEL (1718-1757), and SAMUEL PIKE (1717-1773), Religious Cases of Conscience Answered in an Evangelical Manner . . . to Which is Added The Spiritual Companion; or, The Professing Christian Tried at the Bar of God's Word; and Character of the Happy Man, 1866. Alternate title: SOME IMPORTANT CASES OF CONSCIENCE ANSWERED, 1755. (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books), ISBN: 0902506005 9780902506008. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
Excerpts from Cases of Conscience and The Spiritual Companion, Samuel Pike and Samuel
Renewal after a time of spiritual dullness, Living with the promises and threats of God's word, Distinguishing faith and feelings, Discerning providential guidance, Assurance of growth in grace, Discovering why the Spirit is grieved, How to perform serious meditation, Spiritual injury from undue pursuit of the affairs of this life, Self-examination, The character of an honest man.
http://www.westminsterconfession.org/literature/godly-living.php
Religious cases of conscience answered, by S. Pike and S. Hayward. To which is added The spiritual companion. With The touchstone of saving faith
Full view in Google Books.
http://books.google.com/books?id=6toHAAAAQAAJ&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html
Hazlett, I., "A Working Bibliography of Writings by John Knox," in Calviniana, R.V. Schnucker (editor) (Sixteenth Century Essays and Studies X: Kirksville, MO, 1988), 185-93 p. 466, 2-C
Heath, James, 1629-1664, and Howell, James, 1594?-1666, An admonitio[n] to my Lord Protector and his Councill, of their present danger the means to secure him and his posterity in their present greatness, with the generall applause and lasting tranquility of the nation, 1654, EEBO.
Attributed, without evidence, to James Howell by DNB and others; Wing assigns to James Heath, following a notation in the Bodleian copy"--NUC pre-1956 imprints.
Helm, Paul, Calvin and the Calvinists (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1982), ISBN: 0851513441 9780851513447.
"Examines the writings of Calvin and the Puritans and shows that, at the root of their theology, they were one in their beliefs and practices." -- Cyril J. Barber
Henderson, Alexander, The Bishop's Doom
http://www.truecovenanter.com/sermons/henderson_bishops_doom.html
Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646 and Philip Nye, 1596?-1672, The Covenant: with a narrative of the proceedings and solemn manner of taking it by the Honourable House of Commons, and reverent Assembly of Divines the 25th day of September, at Saint Margarets in Westminster. Also, tvvo speeches delivered at the same time; the one by Mr. Philip Nye, the other by Mr. Alexander Hendersam. Published by speciall order of the House, 1643, EEBO.
HENDERSON, ALEXANDER and CHARLES I, KING OF GREAT BRITAIN, The Papers Which passed at New-Castle Betwixt His Sacred Majesty and Mr. Alexander Henderson: Concerning the Change of Church Gospel, 1649
HENDERSON, ALEXANDER and DAVID DICKSON versus SIX ANTI-COVENANTING ABERDEEN DOCTORS, The Answers of Some Brethren of the Ministrie to the Replies of the Ministers and Professours of Covenant, 1638, EEBO.
Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646, and Forbes, John, 1593-1648, The answeres of some brethren of the ministerie, to the replies of the ministers and professours of divinitie in Aberdene, concerning the late covenant. Also, duplies of the ministers and professors of Aberdene, to the second answers of some reverend brethren, concerning the late covenant, 1638, EEBO.
Notes: The "Answers" signed by Alexander Henderson and David Dickson; the "Duplies" signed by John Forbes and five others.
Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646, Forbes, John, 1593-1648, and Hamilton, James Hamilton, Duke of, 1606-1649, Generall demands concerning the late covenant: propounded by the ministers and professors of divinitie in Aberdene, to some reverend bretheren, who came thither to recommend the late covenant to them, and to those who are committed to their charge. Together with the answers of those reverend brethren to the said demands. As also the replyes of the foresaid ministers and professors to their answers, 1638, EEBO.
Notes: The answers are signed by Alexander Henderson, David Dickson, and Andrew Cant. The replies are signed by John Forbes and five others.
Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646 and Scotland. Parliament, The Scotts declaration, in answer to the declaration, sent unto them by their commissioners now at London, from the honourable Houses of Parliament of England: expressing their care to prevent the effusion of christian blood; and their affections to reformation both to kirk and state. Ordered by the Lords and Commons, that this be forthwith printed and published, H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. Dom: Com:, 1642, EEBO.
Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646 and Philip Nye, 1596?-1672, Two speeches delivered before the subscribing of the Covenant, the 25. of September, at St. Margarets in Westminster the one by Mr. Philip Nye, the other by Mr. Alexander Henderson, 1643, EEBO.
HENDERSON, ALEXANDER, Obedience is Better than Sacrifice (cassette)
HENDERSON, ALEXANDER, Preparing for Covenant Renewal. An audio cassette.
HENDERSON, ALEXANDER, Reformation of Church Government in Scotland, Cleared from Some Mistakes and Prejudices, 1644, EEBO.
HENDERSON, ALEXANDER, Sermons, Prayers
HENDERSON, ALEXANDER, The Government and Order of the Church of Scotland, 1641, EEBO.
HENDERSON, ALEXANDER, The National, 1638 and Solemn League and Covenant, 1643
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/CRTSol.htm
Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646 and Charles, I, King of England, 1600-1649, The papers which passed at New-Castle betwixt His Sacred Majestie and Mr. Al. Henderson: concerning the change of church-government. Anno Dom. 1646, EEBO.
Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646, The vnlavvfulnes and danger of limited prelacie, or Perpetuall precidencie in the Church, briefly discovered, 1641, EEBO.
Henderson, George David, Heritage--a study of the Disruption, 1943
Henderson, George David, Religious life in seventeenth-century Scotland, 1937
Henderson, George David, The Claims of the Church of Scotland, 1951, VEM-l
Henderson, George David, `The idea of the Covenant in Scotland', Evangelical Quarterly 27, 1955), 1-14
Henderson, Henry F., The religious controversies of Scotland, 1905, ATLA 1984-0006
Henderson, Thomas, Testimony bearing exemplified, 1834
HENRY, MATTHEW, A Church in the House: A Sermon Concerning Family Religion, 1704
HENRY, MATTHEW, A Serious Address to those that Profane the Lord's Day
HENRY, MATTHEW, Popery, A Spiritual Tyranny
HENRY, MATTHEW, The Communicant's Companion
Henry, Matthew, A Scripture Catechism in the Method of the Assembly's
http://www.bpc.org/resources/henry/wsc_he_001.html
HERKLESS, JOHN, Richard Cameron
Herle, Charles, A pair of compasses for church and state, Zech. viii. 19, 1642
Herle, Charles, David's song of three parts . . . Isaiah 33:11, 1643
HETHERINGTON, WILLIAM H., The Independent Controversy, the Westminster Assembly and Cromwell
HETHERINGTON, WILLIAM, History of the Church of Scotland From the Introduction of Christianity to the Period of the Disruption in 1834, 1881
HETHERINGTON, WILLIAM, History of the Westminster Assembly of Divines, 1856
History of the Westminster Assembly of Divines, by William Maxwell Hetherington, D. D., LL. D.
http://www.reformed.org/books/hetherington/west_assembly/index.html
Hewart?, K., Penden the prophet, 1911
Hewat?, K., Makers, of the Scottish Church at the Reformation, 1920
*HEWISON, JAMES KING, The Covenanters: A History of the Church in Scotland From the Reformation to the Revolution, 1908, 2 volumes (1908) (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books.) Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #25, ISBN: 0921148208 9780921148203. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #24. ATLA 1988-1839
"Smellie, in his preface to MEN OF THE COVENANT, calls this set a 'great treatise on the Covenanters -- a treatise which covers the entire field and seems to leave no word unsaid.' Hewison states that he desired to produce '[a]n absolutely impartial account of the Covenanters.' He also notes that 'certain definite conclusions regarding the Covenanters, as a rigid sect in the Christian Church, and as a restless, rebellious political party in the 16th and 17th centuries, have been arrived at by many students; and, as a general rule, a far from favourable estimate of these brave and defensible patriots has been based upon generalizations which will not bear investigation.' Moreover, he recognizes the Covenanters for who they were: 'one of the most extraordinary orders of devotees which the civilized world ever saw.' The work is enhanced by photographic reproductions of portraits, pictures, and Covenants. Considered by some as the definitive work on the Covenanters (over 1100 pages). If you are going to study church history after the Apostles, no other group or time period offers as much edifying material. This set is sure to put a fiery zeal in the soul of all those who love the Lord Jesus Christ. Great price too!" -- SWRB
The Covenanters: A History of the Church in Scotland from the Reformation to the Revolution
http://books.google.com/books?id=tdNLAAAAMAAJ&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html
Hill, Brian, The Early Parties and Politics in Britain, 1688-1832 (British Studies Series)
Hill, B.W., British political parties 1742-1832
Hill, Brian, The Early Parties and Politics in Britain, 1688-1832 (British Studies Series)
Hill, B.W., The growth of Parliamentary parties 1689-1742
*Himmelfarb, Gertrude, Lord Acton: A Study in Conscience and Politics, ISBN: 1558152709 9781558152700.
A scholarly work on the politics of the Reformation and Counter Reformation. Includes bibliography and index.
It was Acton who stated:
Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority: still more when you superadd the tendency or the certainty of corruption by authority. -- John Emerich Edward Dalberg, Lord Acton (1834-1902) in a letter to Mandell Creighton, April 5, 1887 quoted by Gertrude Himmelfarb in Acton, Essays on Freedom and Power, pp. 335-36 (1972)See also: ESSAYS ON FREEDOM AND POWER
HOADLEY, BENJAMIN, The Measures of Submission to the Civil Magistrate Considered, 1710
HODGE, CHARLES, Justification By Faith Alone
Hoftijzer, P., The Church and Revolution (see Dawson `Resistance and Revolution in Sixteenth-century thought; The Case of Christopher Goodman,' 1990)
Hooker, Thomas, 1586-1647, The faithful Covenanter: a sermon preached at the lecture in Dedham in Essex . . . Very usefull in these times of covenanting with God, 1644, EEBO.
Horne, A. Sinclair, Torchbearers of the truth: sketches of the Scottish Covenanters
HOUSTON, THOMAS, A Memorial of Covenanting, 1857
HOUSTON, THOMAS, Letters of the Rev. James Renwick, The Last of Scotland's Covenanted Martyrs, 1865, 290 pages. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #22.
"Contains a historical sketch of Renwick's life, labours, and martyrdom, and a vindication of his character and testimony -- along with 63 of his letters (from July 8, 1682 to Feb. 17, 1688). A useful appendix is also included denouncing the Revolution settlement and rebuking 'those who have no relish for a full covenanted testimony.' Because of the severity of Renwick's and the 'Society people's' suffering, and the wickedness of the slander and persecution they endured (which is beginning to be repeated in our day through the likes of men like Richard Bacon and other unfaithful ministers and malicious malignants), this book makes for excellent 'spiritual support and consolation in difficult times.' We also happily note, along with Houston, that 'the resurrection of the names of the confessors and martyrs of a former age, is a sure indication of the resurrection of their principles too' -- as we see God stretching forth his hand to our wicked and sinful generation in the writings of faithful covenanted ministers like James Renwick (and many others)." -- SWRB
Houston, Thomas, Narrative of covenanting
Houston, Thomas, Spiritual support and consolation in difficult times, 1865
Houston, Thomas, The Christian magistrate, 1832
Houston, Thomas, The dominion and glory of the redeemer, 1880
HOUSTON, THOMAS, The Life of James Renwick
HOUSTON, THOMAS, Unity and Uniformity in the Church, 1881
Houston, Thomas, Zion's light come, 1855
Howard, Robert, Sir, 1626-1698) A free discourse wherein the doctrines which make for tyranny are display'd, 1697, EEBO.
Howe, George, History of the Presbyterian church in South Carolina
HOWIE, JOHN (collector and transcriber), Michael Shields, and James Guthrie, Faithful contendings displayed: being an historical relation of the state and actings of the suffering remnant in the church of Scotland, ... from the year 1681 to 1691. ... Collected and kept in record by Mr. Michael Shields, ... To which is added, ten considerations on the danger of apostacy ... By Mr. James Guthrie, ... As also, A collection of very valuable sermons, ... Collected and transcribed by John Howie, ... Glasgow, 1780. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3320766282
HOWIE, JOHN (compiler), A Collection of Very Valuable Sermons, 1780
*HOWIE, JOHN, The Scots Worthies. Biographia Scoticana: or, A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies . . . As also, an appendix, containing a short historical hint of the wicked lives . . . of the . . . apostates and . . . persecutors in Scotland . . . 2nd edition, corrected and enlarged, 1781 (Glasgow: Printed by John Bryce, and sold at his shop opposite Gibson's-Wynd, Salt-market, 1781) and (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). A Christian classic.
The full book and the book series of 22 MP3 files, produced by Still Waters Revival Books, may be found on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
This same book series of audio files is availabe at AudioSermons.com.
http://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?seriesOnly=true&currSection=sermonstopic&sourceid=swrb&keyword=Book%3A+SCOTS+WORTHIES&keyworddesc=Book%3A+SCOTS+WORTHIES
Biographia Scoticana, John Howie
Original from Oxford University, published 1885, digitized May 22, 2006. Described as a reprint of the 1781 edition.
http://books.google.com/books?vid=OCLC34190563&id=5iwAAAAAQAAJ&q=Scots+Worthies+1781&dq=Scots+Worthies+1781&ie=ISO-8859-1&pgis=1
(Gale: Eighteenth Century Collection Online [ECCO.] Gale Document Number CW3300757473). English Short Title Catalog, ESTCT110333.
"Most commonly known as SCOTS WORTHIES, this edition contains Howie's footnotes (defending the Covenanters) and Howie's appendix titled `The Judgment and Justice of God' (which chronicles God's judgments upon Reformation apostates and those who persecuted the Covenanters). It is the only edition in print which contains both these sections intended for publication by the author (as later editors often removed either one or both of these parts of this book). BIOGRAPHIA SCOTICANA covers the history of `noblemen, gentlemen, ministers and others from Mr. Patrick Hamilton, who was born about the year of our Lord 1503, and suffered martyrdom at St Andrews, Feb, 1527, to Mr. James Renwick, who was executed in the Grass-market of Edinburgh, Feb. 17, 1688. Together with a succinct account of the lives of other seven eminent divines, and Sir Robert Hamilton of Preston, who died about, or shortly after the Revolution.' This is one of our best history books (over 700 pages), covering all of the major Scottish Reformers. Howie summarizes his book as follows: `The design of the following was to collect, from the best authorities, a summary account of the lives, characters, and contendings, of a certain number of our most renowned SCOTS WORTHIES, who, for their faithful services, ardent zeal, constancy in sufferings, and other Christian graces and virtues, deserve honourable memorial in the Church of Christ; and for which their names have been, and will be savoury to all the true lovers of our Zion, while Reformation principles are regarded.' Furthermore, the momentous nature of the struggles chronicled in this book are succinctly noted when Howie writes: `the primitive witnesses had the divinity of the Son of God, and an open confession of Him, for their testimony. Our reformers from Popery had Antichrist to struggle with, in asserting the doctrines of the Gospel, and the right way of salvation in and through Jesus Christ. Again, in the reigns of James VI. and Charles I., Christ's REGALIA, and the divine right of Presbytery, became the subject matter of their testimony. Then, in the beginning of the reign of Charles II. (until he got the whole of our ancient and laudable constitution effaced and overturned), our Worthies only saw it their duty to hold and contend for what they had already attained unto. But, in the end of this and the subsequent tyrant's reign, they found it their duty (a duty which they had too long neglected) to advance one step higher, by casting off their authority altogether, and that as well on account of their manifest usurpation of Christ's crown and dignity, as on account of their treachery, bloodshed, and tyranny... which may be summed up. The Primitive martyrs sealed the prophetic office of Christ in opposition to Pagan idolatry. The reforming martyrs sealed His priestly office with their blood, in opposition to Popish idolatry. And last of all, our late martyrs have sealed His kingly office with their best blood, in despite of supremacy and bold Erastianism. They indeed have cemented it upon His royal head, so that to the world's end it shall never drop off again.' Moreover, the importance of this book can be clearly seen when Johnston, in TREASURY OF THE SCOTTISH COVENANT, reports that, Walter Scott refers to Howie as `the fine old chronicler of the Cameronians'. . . Howie's book has been for upwards of a century a household word, occupying a place on the shelf beside THE BIBLE and THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS.' Written for God, country and the covenanted work of Reformation. Stirring history!" -- SWRB
See also: Thomson, John Henderson (editor), A CLOUD OF WITNESSES FOR THE ROYAL PREROGATIVES OF JESUS CHRIST BEING THE LAST SPEECHES AND TESTIMONIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED FOR THE TRUTH IN SCOTLAND SINCE . . . 1680 (Harrisonburg, VA: Sprinkle Publications) and JOHN FOXE'S BOOK OF MARTYRS. ACTES AND MONUMENTS OF MATTERS MOST SPECIALL AND MEMORABLE, the second edition of Foxe's Book of Martyrs Variorum Edition Online (version 1.1 - summer 2006).
Howie, John, Faithful contending displayed, 1864
Howie, John, Faithful witness-bearing exemplified, 1783
Faithful witness-bearing exemplified: a collection. Containing, I. An useful case of conscience, ... By Mr. Hugh Binning. II. A solemn testimony against toleration, ... by the Commissioners of the General Assembly, and by sundry ministers in ... Perth and Fife. III. The history of the indulgence. By Mr. John Brown, ... To which is prefixed, a preface, concerning association, toleration, and ... liberty of conscience. Kilmarnock, 1783. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3315816140
HOWIE, JOHN, James Stewart and John Knox: Scotland's "Two Sons of Oil"
Howie, John, Memoirs of the life of John Howie
Howie, John, Reformation principles, etc. re-exhibited
HOWIE, JOHN, The Judgment and Justice of God Exemplified, 1782
HURST, HENRY, Whether Well-Composed Religious Vows Do Not Exceedingly Promote Religion, 1661, reprinted 1844
HURST, JOHN F., Short History of the Reformation, 1884
Hutcheson, George, A review and examination of a pamphlet . . . "Protestor no Subverters, etc.," Additional title: A review and examination of a pamphlet lately published bearing the title Protesters no subverters, and presbyterie no papacy, &c. / by some lovers of the interest of Christ in the Church of Scotland, 1659, EEBO.
HUTCHISON, MATTHEW, The Reformed Presbyterian Church in Scotland: Its Origin and History, 1680-1876, 1893
Huntly, George Gordon, Marquess of, d. 1649, The Marquesse of Huntley his reply to certaine noblemen, gentlemen, and ministers, covenanters of Scotland: sent from their associates, to signifie unto him, that it behoved him either to assist their designes, or be carried to prison in the Castle of Edinburgh: the 20. of April, 1639. Now published, because of a false copie thereof lately printed without authoritie, or his owne consent, 1640, EEBO.
The unauthorized edition, a different version, was entitled "The character of a true subject".
Innes, A.T., The Church of Scotland Crisis 1843 and 1874, 1874
Innes, A.T., The law of creeds in Scotland, 1902 and 1867
INNES, TAYLOR, John Knox
International Convention of Reformed Presbyterian Churches (1st: 1896: Glasgow, Scotland), First international convention of Reformed Presbyterian Churches: Scotland, June 27--July 3, 1896
Irving, David, Memoirs of the life and writing of George Buchanan, 1899
Ishmael, Justice to Covenanters
James, Dick, Civil ruler serving the Lord, 1882
James, William, Homesius enervatus . . . terms of communion held by Reformed Presbyterians vindicated . . . , 1772
JAMESON, WILLIAM, Cyprianus Isotimus, 1705
JAMESON, WILLIAM, Nazianzeni Querela Et Votum Justum: The Fundamentals of the Hierarchy examin'd and disprov'd, 1697
Jamieson?, W.F., The clergy a source of danger to the American Republic, 1873, ATLA 1990-0271
Janton, P., John Knox, l'homme et l'oeuvre, 1972
Jenkyn, William, 1613-1685, The law unsealed, or, A practical exposition of the Ten Commandments with a resolution of several momentous questions and cases of conscience, 1676, EEBO.
Johnston, Archibald, 1793-1818, Regnum Lapidis, or, The Kingdom of the stone
http://www.covenanter.org/MediatorialReign/regnumlapidis.htm
JOHNSTON, ARCHIBALD (of Wariston), D.H. Fleming (editor), Diary of Sir Archibald Johnston of Wariston (3 vols.), 1650-1654, 1919
Johnston, Archibald (of Wariston), Diary of Sir Archibald Johnston of Wariston, 1655-1660 (3 vols.) (J.D. Ogilvie, editor) 1940
Johnston, J.B., The Prayer Meeting, and its history as identified with the life and power of godliness and the revival of religion 1870
Johnston, J.B., The signs of the Times. An Address delivered to the members of the Society of Inquiry of the Associate Theological Seminary, at Xenia, Ohio, April 19, 1858 1858
Johnston, John C., Alexander Penden the prophet of the Covenant, 1902
*JOHNSTON, JOHN C., Treasury of the Scottish Covenant (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1997). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #27, ISBN: 0921148240 9780921148241. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Five, CD #25, ATLA 1988-6070. A Christian classic.
"A massive listing (over 671 pages) covering Covenanting literature from the period of the Reformation to its publication in 1887. Contains not only the principal literary productions of the Covenanters (in the course of the long-sustained and heroic resistance offered by them to the spiritual despotism thrust against them in both church and state), but all of the chief historical documents connected with this period of history. Inspiration and courage can be drawn from the memories and associations of these events and writings. Here is one example of what you will find (from page 349 in the book): '(Richard) Camerons' head and hands, cut from his body at Airsmoss, were taken to his father, then suffering in prison in Edinburgh for the Covenant. He was asked if he knew them. 'His words,' says Dr. Kerr, 'were surely the most touching of all the memories of that cruel time: 'I know, I know them! they are my son's, my dear son's! It is the Lord: good is the will of the Lord, who cannot wrong me nor mine, but has made goodness and mercy to follow us all our days.' After which, by order of the Council, his head was fixed upon the Netherbow Port, and his hands beside it, with the fingers upward, a kind of preaching 'at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors,' that told more for his cause and against the persecutors than all the words he could have spoken.' A must for every serious theological student, religious library, or rare book collector who has any interest in Reformation thought and/or literature. It is a veritable gold mine of information, facts, documents, book listings and more!" -- SWRB
Johnston, Nathan R., Christ Jesus Lord of Nations, 1875
Kaplan, Lawrence, Politics and religion during the English Revolution: the Scots and the Long Parliament, 1643-1645, 1976 Bibliography: p. 163-170.
Keddie, Gordon J., "Bring the Books: a bibliography of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, 1743-1992," Semper Reformanda, Vol. 1, No. 3 (Semper Reformanda, 3217 College Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010), URL: http://........
Keddie, Gordon J., Dawn of a Kingdom, message of 1 Samuel, 1988
Keddie, Gordon, J., Triumph of the King, message of 2 Samuel, 1990
Keith, Robert, History of the affairs of church and state in Scotland from the beginning of the Reformation to the year 1568 (3 vols.), 1844-1850, ATLA 1990-5172
*Kelly, Douglas F., The Emergence of Liberty in the Modern World: The Influence of Calvin on Five Governments From the 16th Through 18th Centuries (Philadelphia, PA: The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Co.). ISBN: 0875522971.
Kelly, Douglas F., Philip B. Rollinson, and Frederick T. Marsh, The Westminster Shorter Catechism in Modern English
KENNEDY, JOHN, The Introduction of Instrumental Music into the Worship of the Free Church Unscriptural, Unconstitutional, and Inexpedient (A speech delivered in the free presbytery of Dingwall.)
Ker, A., A necessary and seasonable testimony against toleration and the present proceedings of sectaries and their abettors in England in reference to religion and government, 1649, EEBO.
Kerr, James, Church and State: Three Lectures. I. Religious Equality -- National Disaster. II. Erastian Establishment -- Ecclesiastical Dishonour. III. Scriptural Establishment -- Imperial Glory
http://www.covenanter.org/JKerr/churchandstate.htm
*KERR, JAMES (editor), The Covenants and the Covenanters: Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation, 1895? Still Waters Revival Books. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD Four, CD #24. ATLA 1990-2072
"The Reformed Presbytery (in 1879) has well noted the following incongruity that is still with us today, 'We heard from various quarters the cry, 'maintain the truth, stand up for the principles of the Second Reformation:' and yet many of those who are the most loud in uttering this cry, appear desirous to bury in oblivion those imperishable national and ecclesiastical deeds, by which the church and kingdom of Scotland became 'married to the Lord,' (A Short Vindication of Our Covenanted Reformation, p. 20). This book should go a long way to remedying the above noted ignorance and hypocrisy among those who now call upon the name of the Lord especially those who claim a Reformation heritage and are still open to further growth as it spells out in no uncertain terms what lay at the heart of the Second Reformation. Moreover, these covenants (landmarks of the Lord) stand as beacons to all nations of their continuing moral duty to bind themselves to Christ (First Commandment) or suffer His avenging wrath (Ps. 2). And make no mistake about it, the Lord will utterly destroy all those who quarrel with His covenant bonds, whether individuals, churches or nations the mystery of iniquity will fall! The prefatory note to this magnificent volume well describes its value: The Covenants, Sermons, and Papers in this volume carry the readers back to some of the brightest periods in Scottish history. They mark important events in that great struggle by which these three kingdoms (England, Scotland and Ireland - RB) were emancipated from the despotisms of Pope, Prince, and Prelate, and an inheritance of liberty secured for these Islands of the Sea. The whole achievements of the heroes of the battlefields are comprehended under that phrase of Reformers and Martyrs, 'The Covenanted Work of Reformation.' The attainments of those stirring times were bound together by the Covenants, as by rings of gold. The Sermons here were the product of the ripe thought of the main actors in the various scenes -- men of piety, learning, and renown. Hence, the nature, objects , and benefits of personal and national Covenanting are exhibited in a manner fitted to attract to that ordinance the minds and hearts of men. The readers can well believe the statements of Livingstone, who was present at several ceremonies of covenant-renovation: 'I never saw such motions from the Spirit of God. I have seen more than a thousand persons all at once lifting up their hands, and the tears falling down from their eyes.' In the presence of the defences of the Covenants as deeds, by these preachers, the baseless aspersions of novelists and theologians fade out into oblivion. True Christians must, as they ponder these productions, be convinced that the Covenanters were men of intepreachers, the baseless aspersions of novelists and theologians fade out into oblivion. True Christians must, as they ponder these productions, be convinced that the Covenanters were men of intense faith and seraphic fervour, and their own hearts will burn as they catch the heavenly flame. Members of the Church of Christ will be stirred to nobler efforts for the Kingdom of their Lord as they meditate on the heroism of those who were the 'chariots of Israel and the horsemen thereof;' and they will behold with wonder that 'to the woman were given two wings of And Statesman will discover how princes, parliaments, and peoples united in the hearty surrender of themselves to the Prince of the kings and kingdoms of the earth; and will be aroused to promote that policy of Christian Statesmanship which, illustrating the purpose and will of God, the Father, shall liberate Parliaments and nations from the bonds of false religions, and assert for them those liberties and honours which spring from the enthronement of the Son of man, and King of kings and Lord of lords. This volume of documents of olden times is sent out on a mission of Revival of Religion, personal and national, in the present times. It would do a noble work if it helped to humble classes and masses, and led them to return as one man to that God in covenant from Whom all have gone so far away. A national movement, in penitence and faith, for the repeal of the Acts Recissory and the recognition of the National Covenants would be as life from the dead throughout the British Empire. The people and rulers of these dominions shall yet behold the brilliancy of the Redeemer's crowns; and shall, by universal consent, exalt Him who rules in imperial majesty over the entire universe of God. For, 'The seventh angel sounded, and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the Kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ.' Here we have some of the most moving sermons ever addressed to a people and their nations, given before the most solemn of occasions national covenant renewal! Alexander Henderson, Andrew Cant, Joseph Caryl, Edmond Calamy and a host of other Puritan Covenanters (even the turncoat Independent Philip Nye) are included here in easy to read modern (1895) type. Anyone interested in seeing the royal prerogatives of King Jesus once again trumpeted throughout the nations, on a national and international scale, needs this book for these men 'were setting up landmarks by which the city of God will be known at the dawn of the millennial day' (Thomas Sproull cited in the Reformed Presbytery's Short Vindication, p. 38). 442 pages with illustrations." -- SWRB
The Covenants and the Covenanters
Project Gutenberg free etext online.
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/19100
The Covenants and the Covenanters: Covenants, Sermons and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation. Introd. on the National Covenants
http://books.google.com/books?id=nrdKAAAAMAAJ&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html
Kerr, Robert P., The Blue Flag, or, the Covenanters who contended for "Christ's crown and covenant," 1905, ATLA 1990-0475
Kerr, James, The Voice of the Ages against Instrumental Music in the Worship of God 1910?
Kerr, T. Angaus, Reformation and revolution, 1967
Kid, John, A collection of very valuable sermons preached . . . in the time of the late persecution, 1780
KIK, J. MARCELLUS, An Eschatology of victory
Kilpatrick, Lester, What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ? 1960
Kerr, James, The Voice of the Ages against Instrumental Music in the Worship of God 1910?
King, John, d. 1679, and Kid, John, d. 1679, The last speeches of the two ministers Mr. John King, and Mr. John Kid, [brace] at the place of execution at Edenburgh on the 14th day of August, 1679, 1680, EEBO.
King, Robert, Covenanters in the north, 1846
KING, ROBERT, The Covenanters in the North; or, Sketches of the Rise and Progress, North of the Grampians, or the Great Religious and Social Movement of Which the Covenant of 1638 was the Symbol, 1846
KINGSTON, W.H.G., Rescue at the Eleventh Hour (Children's Heritage Series
Kinloch, Marjory G.J., Studies in Scottish ecclesiastical history in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, 1898, ATLA 1988-1413
Kirk, J. (editor), Humanism and Reform (see J. Kirk, `The Religion of Early Scottish Protestants'), 1991
Kirk, J., Bibliography (Reformation and James VI), Records of Scottish Church History Society 23:1 (1987), 113-55
Kirk, J., Patterns of reform, 1989
Kirkton, James, The secret and true history of the church of Scotland, 1678
Kitchin, Isaac M., The Covenanters, their history and influence, 1904
*KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Against Romish Rites and Political and Ecclesiastical Tyranny, 1554. Alternate title: A FAITHFUL ADMONITION TO THE PROFESSORS OF GOD'S TRUTH IN ENGLAND (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #15, ISBN: 0921148941 9780921148944. EEBO.
"Formerly titled A FAITHFUL ADMONITION TO THE PROFESSORS OF GOD'S TRUTH IN ENGLAND, this letter is said to be 'undoubtedly the most important' of Knox's writings (up to that time) by W. Stanford Reid in TRUMPETER OF GOD (p. 114). Furthermore Reid notes that Knox's '[v]iews on the magistrate expressed in the FAITHFUL ADMONITION, were to have an important influence upon much of his future conduct, and upon the development of the Reformation in both England and Scotland.' The editor of KNOX'S WORKS states, '[t]he object of the ADMONITION was twofold. The one was to animate those who had made a good profession to perseverance, and to avoid the sin of apologetical, or appearing to conform to the 'abominable idolatry' re-established in England; the other, to point out the dangers to be apprehended in when the kingdom became subjected to the dominion of strangers.' Knox uses very strong language here, in the hopes of getting through to those who came to be termed Nicodemites (i.e. those who thought that they could 'keep faith secretly in the heart, and yet do as idolaters do,' in Knox's own words). Written at a time when the true church had been driven underground by Roman Catholic persecution, it was said concerning this letter that 'many other godly men besides have been exposed to the risk of their property, and even life itself, upon the sole ground of either having had this book in their possession, or having read it.' Kevin Reed gives an excellent summary of this letter in SELECTED WRITINGS OF JOHN KNOX when, in part, he writes, '[w]hile acknowledging the risk of persecution to the faithful, the reformer perceives a greater danger in compromising with idolatry. Government persecution may bring disfavour of men, loss of personal goods and, in some cases, physical death; but idolatry brings down the wrath of God, resulting in grievous punishments, now and through eternity. Idolatry also invites a curse upon the posterity of the nation. In an intense pastoral appeal, Knox strongly admonishes his readers to avoid conforming to the Romish rites of worship' (p. 220). For those who would rather read many of these Knox items with contemporary spelling, punctuation, and grammar we highly recommend the SELECTED WRITINGS OF JOHN KNOX." -- SWRB
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/FaithAdm.htm
Knox, John (1505-1572), Answer to a jesuit
http://www.truecovenanter.com/knox/knox_answer_to_a_jesuit_named_tyrie.html
Knox, John (1505-1572), An answer to a letter of a Iesuit named Tyrie, be Iohne Knox. Additional titles: The refutation of ane ansuer made be schir Johne Knox, 1572, EEBO.
Contains a letter written to his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Bowes, in 1554.
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), A Brief Exhortation to England, for the Speedy Embracing of the Gospel Heretofore by the Tyranny of Mary Suppressed and Banished (1559), 1559
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/BriefExh.htm
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), A Letter of Wholesome Counsel, Addressed to His Brethren in Scotland (1556), 1556
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/LtrWhole.htm
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), A Notable and Comfortable Exposition upon Matthew IV, Concerning the Temptations of Christ in the Wilderness (1556), 1556
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Matthew4.htm
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), A Summary, According to the Holy Scriptures, of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, 1550
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/SummarLS.htm
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), A Treatise on Prayer, or, a Confession, and Declaration of Prayers Added Thereto
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/PrayerTr.htm
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), A Vindication of the Doctrine that the Sacrifice of the Mass is Idolatry, 1550
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Vindicat.htm
*KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Against an Anabaptist: In Defense of Predestination
Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951. Also availabe as from (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
"Curt Daniel calls this 'Knox's major theological work.' Moreover, he states that this is 'more than a short answer (to the Anabaptist -- RB, 468 pages), it is a complete exposition and defense of the Reformed doctrine at the height of the Scottish Reformation' which helped 'guide early Presbyterianism and build the theological bridge between Edinburgh and Geneva.'
"Furthermore, Walker writes: 'Very far from being a mere iconoclast, he (Knox) was also a great teacher of his country men . . . the long and elaborate treatise on Predestination, in which the doctrines of grace and of divine sovereignty are so vigorously, yet upon the whole so wisely, asserted and maintained' (Theology and Theologians of Scotland). This work was much esteemed by Knox's Puritan friends in England and Calderwood, in summing up Knox's character, remarks: 'How profound he was in divinity, that work of his upon Predestination may give evidence' (Laing, editor, p. 17). Furthermore, Laing beautifully sets the context of this work, writing, 'at the period of the Reformation, there prevailed among Christians of all denominations the general belief, that the salvation of man depends on the free grace of God. But they differed on the question, whether the divine decree which has reference to this point is unconditional, or depends on the conduct of man, whether it is general or particular . . . Thus it happened, that Roman Catholics, Arminians, and most of all Socinians endeavoured, in the sense of Pelagianism, or Semi-pelagianism, to reconcile the divine decrees with human liberty. On the other hand, both Lutherans and Calvinists, following the example of Augustine, rejected the notion of the freedom of the will, and denied every co-operation on the part of man. Nevertheless it is a striking fact, that the Lutherans avoided the strict consequences of the Augustinian system, and asserted that the decrees of God are conditional, while the Calvinists not only admitted the necessity of those consequences, but having once determined the idea of Predestination, went so far as to maintain that the fall of man itself was predestinated by God (Supralapsarianism).' Quoting freely from Calvin, his major influence in this work, Knox lays low the heresy that man plays any part in his own salvation. This heresy, of man's pretended ability to save himself (in any way), is at the root of all defection from the sovereign God of Scripture and is rampant today! As Kevin Reed notes, in refuting this Anabaptist, Knox unequivocally states, 'For with the Pelagians and papists, you have become teachers of free will, and defenders of your own justice,' clearly recognizing that, 'the defense of man's free will, to do good and avoid evil,' is 'the damned heresy of Pelagius.' Moreover, regarding this work, Reed continues, 'A perceptive reading of this dispute will reveal the parallels between the Anabaptists and modern proponents of free will. Advocates for free will are commonly found among Baptists, 'evangelicals,' Charismatics, and cultists. Their line of argumentation is virtually identical to that of Knox's opponent'. (John Knox the Forgotten Reformer, forthcoming, pp. 219-20).
"This book contains significant information for defeating the forces of antichrist today; for he (especially ecclesiastical antichrist) continues to manifest the same spirit of error seen in the days of Knox, deceiving men into thinking that they, in some way (be it ever so small), are able to save themselves." -- SWRB
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Against Apostasy and Indifference. Alternate title: AN EPISTLE TO THE INHABITANTS OF NEW CASTLE AND BERWICK, 1558. Available [WORKS OF JOHN KNOX] on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #19, ISBN: 092114895X 9780921148951.
"Formerly titled AN EPISTLE TO THE INHABITANTS OF NEW CASTLE AND BERWICK, 1558, one subheading reads; 'John Knox to the Inhabitants of Newcastle and Berwick, and Unto All Others, Who Sometime in the Realm of England Professed Christ Jesus, and Now Be Returned to the Bondage of Idolatry, Wishes True and Earnest Repentance By the Power and Operation of That Same Spirit Who Called From Death Jesus, the Only Pastor of Our Souls.' Written to stem the tide of backsliding and compromise during the dark days of Mary's reign in England, Knox sends a pastoral exhortation of repentance to those who had reverted to idolatrous worship. Grieving, he says that he was 'wounded almost to death' over these developments. Nevertheless he remained faithful to his readers, directing them to consider the great reward awaiting those who persevere and noting 'how horrible are the torments which the slaves of Satan (I mean idolaters, and such as for fear refuse the known truth) shall suffer with the Devil, and with his angels, without end.' Herein we see the serious nature of idolatry and of turning away from truth once attained." -- SWRB
*KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Against Romish Rites and Political and Ecclesiastical Tyranny, 1554. Alternate title: A FAITHFUL ADMONITION TO THE PROFESSORS OF GOD'S TRUTH IN ENGLAND (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #15, ISBN: 0921148941 9780921148944. EEBO.
"Formerly titled A FAITHFUL ADMONITION TO THE PROFESSORS OF GOD'S TRUTH IN ENGLAND, this letter is said to be 'undoubtedly the most important' of Knox's writings (up to that time) by W. Stanford Reid in TRUMPETER OF GOD (p. 114). Furthermore Reid notes that Knox's '[v]iews on the magistrate expressed in the FAITHFUL ADMONITION, were to have an important influence upon much of his future conduct, and upon the development of the Reformation in both England and Scotland.' The editor of KNOX'S WORKS states, '[t]he object of the ADMONITION was twofold. The one was to animate those who had made a good profession to perseverance, and to avoid the sin of apologetical, or appearing to conform to the 'abominable idolatry' re-established in England; the other, to point out the dangers to be apprehended in when the kingdom became subjected to the dominion of strangers.' Knox uses very strong language here, in the hopes of getting through to those who came to be termed Nicodemites (i.e. those who thought that they could 'keep faith secretly in the heart, and yet do as idolaters do,' in Knox's own words). Written at a time when the true church had been driven underground by Roman Catholic persecution, it was said concerning this letter that 'many other godly men besides have been exposed to the risk of their property, and even life itself, upon the sole ground of either having had this book in their possession, or having read it.' Kevin Reed gives an excellent summary of this letter in SELECTED WRITINGS OF JOHN KNOX, when, in part, he writes, '[w]hile acknowledging the risk of persecution to the faithful, the reformer perceives a greater danger in compromising with idolatry. Government persecution may bring disfavour of men, loss of personal goods and, in some cases, physical death; but idolatry brings down the wrath of God, resulting in grievous punishments, now and through eternity. Idolatry also invites a curse upon the posterity of the nation. In an intense pastoral appeal, Knox strongly admonishes his readers to avoid conforming to the Romish rites of worship' (p. 220). For those who would rather read many of these Knox items with contemporary spelling, punctuation, and grammar we highly recommend the SELECTED WRITINGS OF JOHN KNOX." -- SWRB
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/FaithAdm.htm
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), An Admonition to Flee Idolatry, Romanism and All False Worship, 1554
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), An Answer to a Jesuit: The Marks of a True Church and Ministry, EEBO.
Knox, John (1505-1572), The Early Church and the Coming Great Church
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), An Epistle to the Inhabitants of Newcastle and Berwick (1558), 1558
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Knox, John, Jr., An essay on the application of reformation principles to the American government, 1833
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), An Exposition Upon the Sixth Psalm of David (1553) (Extracted from: (Selected Writings of John Knox: Public Epistles, Treatises, and Expositions to the Year 1559))
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*KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), First and Second Books of Discipline. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available in Library of Presbyterian Heritage Publications and Protestant Heritage Press CD-ROM Library and Library of Presbyterian Heritage Publications and Protestant Heritage Press CD-ROM Library (Dallas, TX [Presbyterian Heritage Publications, P.O. Box 180922, Dallas, 75218]: Presbyterian Heritage Publications, 1999).
Available in THE HISTORY OF THE REFORMATION OF RELIGION WITHIN THE REALM OF SCOTLAND ... TOGETHER WITH THE LIFE OF THE AUTHOR, AND SEVERAL CURIOUS PIECES WROTE BY HIM, ... BY THE REVEREND MR. JOHN KNOX, ... TO WHICH IS ADDED, I. AN ADMONITION TO ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND ... BY ANTONI GILBY. II. THE FIRST AND SECOND BOOKS OF DISCIPLINE; ...
" 'Knox and five others drafted the Book of Discipline (1560), which set forth a blueprint for the ideal Christian society,' notes the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE REFORMED FAITH. 'THE BOOK OF DISCIPLINE was used in conjunction with Calvin's Catechism and the book of order previously used by the English congregation in Geneva,' writes Reed (JOHN KNOX THE FORGOTTEN REFORMER, p. 31). This version includes Calderwood's fiery preface to the 1621 edition. The FIRST BOOK contains an extensive treatment of church polity reflecting principles pertaining to this formative period concerning the Scottish church. Another prominent feature of the FIRST BOOK is its visionary program for Christian education. Furthermore, it 'asserted the authority of Scripture, and it demonstrates that the regulative principle of worship is merely a natural application of the sola scriptura rule of Protestant theology' (Ibid., p. 76). The SECOND BOOK, often called the 'MAGNA CARTA OF PRESBYTERIANISM,' focuses more specifically on matters of polity relating to an established and reformed church, laying out the key tenets of Presbyterian government. It also gives attention to the doctrine of the civil magistrate. Both books prefigure the WESTMINSTER STANDARDS in many respects, as well as exhibiting the genius of Scottish Presbyterianism (as noted in the helpful Publisher's Introduction by Kevin Reed). Contains contemporary spelling, punctuation and grammar." -- SWRB. A Christian classic.
First and Second Books of Discipline by John Knox
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KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Great Thoughts from Knox
*KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), The History of the Reformation of Religion Within the Realm of Scotland. ... Together with the life of the author, and several curious pieces wrote by him, ... By the Reverend Mr. John Knox, ... To which is added, I. An admonition to England and Scotland ... by Antoni Gilby. II. The first and second books of discipline; ... Glasgow, 1761. Additional title: THE HISTORIE OF THE REFORMATION OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND CONTAINING FIVE BOOKS: TOGETHER WITH SOME TREATISES CONDUCING TO THE HISTORY. EDITED, WITH A LIFE OF KNOX AND A PREFACE, BY DAVID BUCHANAN. INCLUDES: "THE APPELLATION OF JOHN KNOX, FROM THE ... SENTENCE PRONOUNCED AGAINST HIM (P. 1-33); "THE ADMONITION OF JOHN KNOX TO HIS BELOVED BRETHREN THE COMMONALTY OF SCOTLAND" (P. 34-42); "A FAITHFULL ADMONITION MADE BY JOHN KNOX TO THE TRUE PROFESSORS OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST WITHIN THE KINGDOM OF ENGLAND, 1554" (P. 43-79); "THE COPIE OF A LETTER DELIVERED TO QUEEN MARY, REGENT OF SCOTLAND" (P. 80-97); AND "A SERMON PREACHED BY JOHN KNOX [AUGUST 19, 1565]," ISBN: 0851513581 9780851513584. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678. Available (WORKS OF KNOX VOLS. 1-6) on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #6. Available on Puritan Bookshelf CD #15.
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), John Knox Debates Theonomy, Idolatry and Civil Resistance in the General Assembly of 1564
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), John Knox's Only Written Sermon
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Justification by Faith
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Knox's Call to the Ministry and First Public Debate (1547) with an editor's note by Kevin, 1547, Reed http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/KnoxCall.htm
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Letter Addressed to the Commonalty of Scotland (1558), 1558
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KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Letters to His Brethren, and the Lords Professing the Truth in Scotland, 1557. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available [THE WORKS OF JOHN KNOX, VOLUME 4] on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678.
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Letter to the Queen Dowager, Regent of Scotland (Augmented Version) (1558), 1558, EEBO.
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*KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), National Repentance and Reformation. Alternate title: A BRIEF EXHORTATION TO ENGLAND FOR THE SPEEDY EMBRACING OF THE GOSPEL, 1559. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive. Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #25, ISBN: 0921148208 9780921148203. Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #6.
"Formerly titled 'A Brief Exhortation to England for the Speedy Embracing of the Gospel, 1559.' Mitchell in The Scottish Reformation (p. 80) cites Dr. Merle D'Aubigné on Knox: 'The blood of warriors ran in the veins of the man who was to become one of the most intrepid champions of Christ's army . . . He was active, bold, thoroughly upright and perfectly honest, diligent in his duties, and full of heartiness for his comrades.' The warrior in Knox was certainly roused for battle in this production. Kevin Reed (Selected Writings of John Knox), p. 580 comments, 'Some historians have reflected negatively on the vehemence of Knox's remarks. Perhaps they should peruse the long list of the martyrs named in the appendix to this work. Critics may then find a clue for understanding the reformer's zeal. Knox is discussing serious matters of life and death--spiritual issues which affect us deeply in this life, and for eternity.' Magistrates everywhere today need to hear this message again; God has not changed--there are still corporate curses for disobedience at a national level and corporate blessings for those nations 'that kiss the Son' (cf. Psalm 2)." -- SWRB
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), On Rebellion (Roger Mason, editor), 1994
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Reformation, Revolution and Romanism: An Appeal to the Scottish Nobility, 1558
"This has been called John Knox's most important political writing. It also deals with Romanism, God's law and much more. The full printed version of this text is free at http://www.swrb.com/ newslett/FREEBOOK/JKn ox.htm or for sale in Knox's 6 volume works at http://www.swrb.com/ catalog/K.htm."
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KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Scottish Confession of Faith, 1560
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KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Select Practical Writings of John Knox
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), (Selected Writings of John Knox: Public Epistles, Treatises and Expositions to the Year 1559)
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), The Appellation from the Sentence Pronounced by the Bishops and Clergy: Addressed to the Nobility and Estates of Scotland, 1558
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*KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), and KEVIN REED (editor), The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment [government] of Women, With the "Summary of the Second Blast" appended, (Dallas, TX [Presbyterian Heritage Publications, P.O. Box 180922, 75218-0922]: Presbyterian Heritage Publications, 1993), trade paperback, 96 pages, marginal notes, scripture index, and subject index. This edition appears in three additional formats: SELECTED WRITINGS OF JOHN KNOX: PUBLIC EPISTLES, TREATISES, AND EXPOSITIONS TO THE YEAR 1559, pages 370-436, the LIBRARY OF PRESBYTERIAN HERITAGE PUBLICATIONS AND PROTESTANT HERITAGE PRESS CD-ROM LIBRARY, and e-text that includes the marginal notes as endnotes, but does not include the scripture index, and subject index. Citations for these three additional formats are listed below.
"The text of this edition is based on the definitive edition of THE WORKS OF JOHN KNOX, edited by David Laing (Edinburgh, 1895).
"In this controversial work, John Knox contends that 'to promote a woman to bear rule, superiority, dominion, or empire above any realm, nation, or city, is repugnant to nature, contumely [insult] to God, a thing most contrary to his revealed will and approved ordinance; and finally, it is the subversion of good order, of all equity and justice'." -- Publisher's Annotation
Subheading used in this edition:
To promote a woman to bear rule, superiority, dominion, or empire above any realm, nation, or city, is repugnant to nature . . . A thing most contrary to His revealed will and approved ordinance. -- John Knox"The 16th century reformer John Knox wrote his famous tract THE FIRST BLAST OF THE TRUMPET AGAINST THE MONSTROUS REGIMENT OF WOMEN to oppose a notorious European female tyrant who sought to stamp out biblical Christianity in his beloved Scotland.
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), The Genevan Book of Church Order. The Form of Prayers and Ministration of the Sacraments, etc. Used in the English Congregation at Geneva in 1556
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KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), The Order of Excommunication and of Public Repentance, 1567
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*KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), The Works of John Knox, 6 volumes, David Laing (editor), (New York, NY: AMS Press Incorporated). Available on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1, ISBN: 0921148674 9780921148678. Also available in the (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Available on The Amazing Christian Library, DVD One, CD #6. A Christian classic.
Vol. 1 - Unedited History of the Reformation in Scotland (Book 1 and 2) and 18 appendices. | Vol. 2 - Unedited History of the Reformation in Scotland (Book 3, 4 and 5) and six appendices, index, etc. | Vol. 3 - EPISTLES, ADMONITIONS, etc. Includes That the Sacrifice of the Mass is Idolatry, also, writings on justification by faith, prayer, the Lord's Supper, obedience to magistrates, an exposition of the sixth Psalm, letters of warning, comfort and more. | Vol. 4 - Includes The Appellation . . . to the Scottish Nobility, The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women, Answers Concerning Baptism, Form of Prayers/Sacraments in Geneva 1556, Letter to the Queen, Summary of the Proposed Second Blast of the Trumpet, and much more. | Vol. 5 - Includes On Predestination, in Answer to the Cavillations by an Anabaptist (462 pp.), which Boettner, in his Reformed Doctrine of Predestination, calls Knox's chief theological work. Also, A Letter to John Foxe, Names of Martyrs, etc. | Vol. 6 - Includes the Life of Knox, Letters relating to Reformation in Scotland, The Book of Common Order, a debate concerning the Mass, Fasting, The Order of Excommunication and Public Repentance, indices of names, places and the general index, etc., Still Waters Revival Books, 1864.
"Here is a chance to touch the flame that ignited whole nations for covenanted Reformation. John Knox is considered by many to have been the most biblically consistent and thoroughgoing of all the great Reformers of the sixteenth century. `John Knox was in fact the embodiment of the Scottish Reformation as its preacher, theologian, liturgist, historian, and catalyst for reform.' (Hall and Hall, [editors] Paradigms in Polity: Classic Readings in Reformed and Presbyterian Church Government [Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1994], p. 219).`With this concern for purity of worship,' notes Kevin Reed regarding Knox, `it is no wonder that the Scottish Reformation was the most thorough among any of the Protestant nations.' (From the introduction to John Knox, True and False Worship: A Vindication of the Doctrine that the Sacrifice of the Mass is Idolatry [Dallas, TX: Presbyterian Heritage Publications, 1550 reprinted 1994], p.14.). `I know not,' states George Smeaton, `if ever so much piety and genius were lodged in such a frail and weak body. Certain I am, that it will be difficult to find one in whom the gifts of the Holy Spirit shone so bright to the comfort of the church.' (Cited in Thomas M'Crie, The Life of John Knox [1831], p. 272.) The Works of John Knox listed here is the complete six volume set collected by David Laing, 1895. Concerning this 6 volume collection, Kyle, in The Mind of John Knox (p. 14) notes, `The only real basis for a study of Knox's thought must be the writings of the reformer himself. From 1846 to 1864, David Laing collected and edited nearly all of Knox's extant writings. This remarkable collection, which scholars regard highly, is indispensable for any serious study of John Knox.' Contains much that is related to worship questions and the blessings that God pours out upon Churches that keep the second commandment -- as well as the curses that follow those who reject the regulative principle of worhsip." -- SWRB. A Christian classic.
Knox, John, Vol. 1 - Unedited History of the Reformation in Scotland (Book 1- 2) and 18 appendices.
"Reid, in his Trumpeter of God, notes that Knox `wrote history as a prophet' and that, wherever he could, he used original sources, many of which he reproduced. Furthermore, he proclaims that this `is still a work that no one interested in this area can afford to neglect.' As W.C. Dickinson has commented, `it is his monument, for in it he puts flesh and blood on the whole Reformation movement.' Innes (John Knox, p. 45) says of this work, `[t]he author who has enabled us to see his own confused and changing age under 'the broad clear light of that wonderful book' the History of the Reformation in Scotland, and who outside that book was the utterer of many an armed and winged word which pursues and smites us to this day, must have been born with nothing less than genius -- genius to observe, to narrate, and to judge. Even had he written as a mere recluse and critic, looking out upon his world from a monk's cell or from the corner of a housetop, the vividness, the tenderness, the sarcasm and the humour would still have been there.' Moreover, Burton writes, `[t]here certainly is in the English language no other parallel to it in clearness, vigour, and picturesqueness with which it renders the history of a stirring period' (cited in Innes, John Knox, p. 45). This photocopy edition far surpasses the edited down version that is available in paperback. Over 600 pages of stirring Reformation history." -- SWRB
Knox, John, Vol. 2 - Unedited History of the Reformation in Scotland (Book 3, 4 and 5) and six appendices, index, etc.
"Knox portrayed the origins and development of a movement and not a mere chronology of events... Knox based his arguments on original sources and he often cited the documents in full. When Knox's History is compared to the contemporary vernacular narratives of Bishop Leslie and Sir James Melville, the superiority of Knox's work becomes evident. For the most part, these writers were preoccupied with petty details and had no conception of the momentous issues that hung on the events they recorded... Knox used history to demonstrate his single-track philosophy. And his philosophy said: 'The hearts of men, their thoughts, and their actions are but in the hands of God.' Lee said Knox's History was a sermon without an audience, a preaching book, one long inflammatory speech in behalf of God's truth as the reformer saw it.' (Kyle, The Mind of John Knox, p. 13). Our editions of volumes one and two of Knox's Works contain the only full, unedited version of Knox's massive History of the Reformation in Scotland available today." -- SWRB
Knox, John, Vol. 3 - EPISTLES, ADMONITIONS, etc.
"Includes `... That the Sacrifice of the Mass is Idolatry.' Also, writings on justification by faith, prayer, the Lord's supper, obedience to magistrates, an exposition of the sixth Psalm, letters of warning, comfort and more." -- SWRB
Knox, John, Vol. 4
"Includes `The Appellation... to the Scottish Nobility,' `The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women,' Answers Concerning Baptism, Form of Prayers/Sacraments in Geneva 1556, `Letter to the Queen,' `Summary of the Proposed Second Blast of the Trumpet,' and much more." -- SWRB
Knox, John, Vol. 5
"Includes `On Predestination, in Answer to the Cavillations by an Anabaptist' (462 pp.), which Boettner, in his Reformed Doctrine of Predestination, calls Knox's `chief theological work.' Also, A Letter to John Foxe, Names of Martyrs, etc. 536 pages." -- SWRB
Knox, John, Vol. 6
"Includes the Life of Knox, Letters relating to Reformation in Scotland, The Book of Common Order, a debate concerning the Mass, Fasting, `The Order of Excommunication and Public Repentance,' indices of names, places and the general index, etc. 755 pages." -- SWRB
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), Two Comfortable Epistles to His Afflicted Brethren in England, 1554, (Extracted from: (SELECTED WRITINGS OF JOHN KNOX: PUBLIC EPISTLES, TREATISES, AND EXPOSITIONS TO THE YEAR 1559.)
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KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), An answer to a great number of blasphemous cauillations written by an Anabaptist, and adversarie to Gods eternal predestination. And confuted by John Knox, minister of Gods worde in Scotland. Wherein the author so discovereth the craft and falshood of the sect, that the godly knowing that error, may be confirmed in the trueth by the evident Worde of God. (Geneva: Printed by John Crispin, 1560). (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
KNOX, JOHN (1505-1572), What to Do When There Is No Faithful Church in Your Area
KNOX, LATIMER and WELCH, The Pulpit of the Reformation
Koo Jeon, Jeong, Covenant Theology: John Murray's and Meredith G. Kline's Response to the Historical Development of Federal Theology in Reformed Thought
Kyle, Richard G., The mind of John Knox, 1984
Laing, David, Biographical notices of Thomas Young, 1870
Lang, Andrew, John Knox and the Reformation, 1905, ATLA 1988-0997
Latimer, William Thomas, A history of the Irish Presbyterians, 1902
LAWSON, J.R., The British Electoral Franchise: or, Why Reformed Presbyterians Do Not Vote at Political Elections, 1884
Lawson, James R., The Solemn League and Covenant: a lecture published by the Renwick Association in connection with the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Saint John, N.B., 1868, UMI 25599
Lawson, James R., The Character of Joseph; or The Young Man's Model. An Address, delivered before the Saint John Young Men's Christian Association, on Thursday Evening, 20th March, 1856
Leckie, J.H., Secession memories, 1926
Lee, Edwin, The History of the Scottish Church
http://www.freechurch.org/lee.html
LEE, FRANCIS NIGEL, Westminster Confession and Modern Society
Lee, John, Lectures on the history of the Church of Scotland (2 vols.), ATLA 1990-5391
Lee, M., The Road to revolution, 1984
LEE, SAMUEL, The Visibility of the True Church, 1675, reprinted 1845
LEE, SAMUEL, What Means May Be Used Towards the Conversion of Our Carnal Relations, 1661, reprinted 1844
LEIGHTON, ALEXANDER, 1568-1649, An appeal to the Parliament: or, Zion's pleas against the prelacie, 1628, EEBO.
Leith, J.H., Assembly at Westminster, 1973
Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657, Regall tyrannie discovered: or, A discourse, shewing that all lawfull (approbational) instituted power by God amongst men, is by common agreement, and mutual consent, 1647, EEBO.
Lindsay, W.A.C.?, Lives of Lindsays (James Lawson), 1849
Little, John, Obedience and Law 1851
Loane, Marcus L., Makers of Religious Freedom in the Seventeenth Century
LOCKMAN, VIC, The Worship Principle: Elements and Circumstances
LONDON MINISTERS, James Nichols (editor), Puritan Sermons, 1659-1689 (6 vols.), reprinted 1844
Lorimer, Alexander P., Disruption worthies
Lorimer, Alexander P., Patrick Hamilton, the first preacher and martyr of the Scottish Reformation, 1857, ATLA 1988-0890
LORIMER, PETER, John Knox and the Church of England: His Work in Her Pulpit and His Influence Upon Her Liturgy, Articles, and Parties, 1875), 1875
Lorimer, Peter, Precursors of Knox, 1857
Lorimer, Peter, The Scottish Reformation, 1861, ATLA 1988-3175
Loughridge, Adam, The Covenanters in Ireland (Belfast: Cameron Press, 1984), pp. 139-141. Contains a brief bibliography of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland. 1984
Love, Christopher, A Christian's duty and safety in evil times. Additional title: A Christians duty and safety in evill times. Delivered in severall sermons, upon four texts of scripture, viz. Christ's prayer the saints support, on Iohn 17 15 A divine ballance to weigh all doctrines by, on 1 Thes.5. 21 A Christians great enquiry, on Acts 16.30, 31 A description of true blessedness, on Luke 11. 28 by that faithfull messenger of Jesus Christ, Mr Christopher Love, late minister of Laurence-jury, London whereunto is annexed The saints rest, or Their happy sleep in death. As it was delivered in a sermon at Aldermanbury, London. Aug. 24. 1651. By Edmund Calalmy. B. D., 1651, EEBO.
LOVE, CHRISTOPHER, A Clear Vindication of the Principles and Practices of Christopher Love, Since His Trial Before, and Condemnation By, the High Court of Justice, 1651, EEBO.
*LOVE, CHRISTOPHER (1618-1651), The combate between the flesh and spirit. As also the wofull with-drawing of the Spirit of God, with the causes thereof: and walking in, and after the Spirit, together with the blessednesse thereof. Being the summe and substance of XXVII. sermons: preached a little before his death, by that faithfull servant of Christ, Mr. Christopher Love, late minister of the Gospel at Lawrence Jury London. To which is added the Christians directory tending to direct him in the various conditions that God may cast him into. In XV. sermons, 1654. Available [MP3 audio file] on Reformation Bookshelf CD #4, ISBN: 0921148739 9780921148739. Available [THE SELECT WORKS OF THE REV. CHRISTOPHER LOVE] on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
Love, Christopher, 1618-1651, Englands distemper, having division and error, as its cause: wanting peace and truth for its cure. Set forth in a sermon preacht at Uxbridge on January 30th. being the first day of the treaty. Together with a vindication of the author from those scandalous aspersions cast upon him by the malignant party. By Christopher Love Master of Arts, preacher to the garrison at Windsor Castle, 1645, EEBO.
Love, Christopher (1618-1651), Heavens glory, Hells terror, or, Two treatises: the one concerning the glory of the saints with Jesus Christ as a spur to duty: the other of the torments of the damned as a preservative against security / by that late faithfull servant of Jesus Christ, Mr. Christopher Love . . . (London: Printed for John Rothwell ..., 1665), EEBO.
Sermons on Matthew 10:38 and Colossians 3:4.
LOVE, CHRISTOPHER, Sixteen Sermons, 1651, 1792 edition, 1792
Love, Christopher, 1618-1651, Grace: the truth and growth and different degrees thereof. The summe and substance of XV. sermons. Preached by that faithful and painful servant of Jesus Christ, Mr. Christopher Love, late minister of Lawrence Jury, London. They being his last sermons. To which is added a funeral sermon, being the very last sermon he ever preached, 1652, EEBO.
LOVE, CHRISTOPHER, The Natural Man's Case Stated. Additional title: The naturall mans case stated, or, An exact map of the little world man considered in both his capacities, either in the state of nature or grace / as is laid down in XVII sermons by that late truely orthodox divine, Mr. Christopher Love ... ; whereunto is annexed The saints triumph over death, being his funeral sermon, by that painful labourer in the Lords vineyard, Mr. Tho. Manton ..., 1653, EEBO.
Love, Christopher, 1618-1651, The penitent pardoned a treatise wherein is handled the duty of confession of sin and the priviledge of the pardon of sin: together with a discourse of Christs ascension into heaven and of his coming again from heaven: wherein the opinion of the Chiliasts is considered and solidly confuted / being the sum and substance of several sermons preached by that faithful servant of Christ, Mr. Christopher Love ..., 1657, EEBO.
LOVE, CHRISTOPHER, The Select Works of the Rev. Christopher Love, 1807
Christopher Love, excerpts
http://www.apuritansmind.com/Christopher%20Love/ChristopherLove.htm
LOVE, CHRISTOPHER, The Soul's Cordial. Additional title: THE SOULS CORDIALL IN TWO TREATISES. I. TEACHING HOW TO BE EASED OF THE GUILT OF SIN. II. DISCOVERING ADVANTAGES BY CHRISTS ASCENSION. BY THAT FAITHFULL LABOURER IN THE LORDS VINEYARD MR. CHRISTOPHER LOVE, PASTOR OF LAWRENCE JURY, LONDON. THE THIRD VOLUME, 1653. Available on the forthcoming SWRB Hard Drive.
Love, Christopher, 1618-1651, The true and perfect speech of Mr. Christopher Love on the scaffold on Tower-Hill on Friday last, being the two and twentieth day of this instant August, 1651. Comprizing his funerall sermon; his exhortation to the citizen his propositions touching religion; and his prayer immediately before his head was severed from his body. Together with Mr. Gibbons his speech; and the manner of his deportment, carriage, and resolution: published for the good of the Common-wealth of England, 1651, EEBO.
LOVE, CHRISTOPHER, AND DON KISTLER, The Zealous Christian: Taking heaven by holy violence in wrestling and holding communion with God in importunate prayer in several sermons, tending to direct men how to hear with zeal and to pray with importunity, 1653 ISBN: 157358128