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Magistrate, under Presbytery-Dilemma, concerning the Magistrate - Of the

change for the worse which Christianity makes in the Magistrate's authority,

according to Presbyterians-But A. S. is wary-Why some, for their religion,

submit to Authority-A. S., remark on his conceit-Original of Presbytery,

whence? General remarks-Presbytery has a mixt Original, according to

A. S. His partiality reproved-Presbyterians' differences more considerable

than the Independents'-Indecision of Presbyterians-Their government

wants Christ's formal patent-Why it needs such a patent-What is ima-

gined-But not substantiated, to convince opposites--It is not found in the

Jewish practice - Of determining matters of Doctrine-The residence of

that Power Of things indifferent-The High Priest, more an Emblem

Prelatical than Presbyterial-Neither is their Patent found in the New

Testament-Analogical proofs, demanded-None, in Acts xv.-Nor is their

Patent, in the Law of Nature-Display of Logical implements-A. S.'s

failure complete-His exceptions against Independency, entered upon-Plan

of procedure-A concession laid hold of-Three positions defensory-Ob-

jection, favouring Combination, remarked on-Subjection to Strangers, a

curse-Analogy from Corporations-And from Reason, in various ways-

A. S.'s sixteen objections, remarked on Defectiveness alledged against

Congregational government; God's remedy for--Why the lesser of two

inconveniencies, preferable-That on the Presbyterian side, more irremediable

-Help, from the Civil State, inefficacious-Combined Eldership, party and

judge Wherein the glory of Churches consists-Queries on Toleration-

Remark on behalf of the Apologists-A. S. and his Twenty-one Reasons--

Discontent, on the plea of want of Unity in Practice-Change from one

bondage to another, after ease, a source of Discontent-Schisms apprehended

among Presbyterians-Opinions, difficulty regarding their being imposed-

Union required impertinently- Proffered leniency, not safe-Assumption

regarding communicating at the Lord's Table-An Enthymeme-Miscarriage

in New England, no bar to freedom of Conscience-Why Toleration desired

of the Civil State-Due measure to be observed in punishments-Disorders

retorted upon the Presbyterians-A. S.'s discomfiture.

Page 366.-Title of the Heresy-hunter's present piece - Cranford's Imprimatur-
Sets himself up as the Undeceiver-Disconcerted-His inauspicious position
-Criminates the Apologists-Practices Cajolery-Exposed-His boastful
resolution-Calumniates-Collection of Imputations-The Apologists' time
of publication marvelled at-And, that they appealed to the Parliament-
Challenged upon their Consciences-Sinister ends imputed-Dilemma pro-
posed on Surmises-Of their holding Communion-Of privileges enjoyed
in Holland-Adherence to Apostolic precedent, charged as "foolish"-Lax
Opinions countervailed-Of human prudence-Popular sympathy, how
wrought-Secret of Edwards's ground of lament-Of the term " Indepen-
dency" Episcopalians and Independents equally adverse to the Presbyterians
-Practices of Anti-presbyterian Preachers-Of Printing-Rapid growth of

Independency; whence?-Sagacious assiduity of the Five-Simpson and

T. Goodwin-Nye-Consultations queried-Contrary motives, imputed-

Coaxing Extenuation attempted-Personal vituperation-What the Apo-

getical Narration would prove-Its doom augured-Of a great Adventure-

A great political movement, remarked upon-The extraordinary weight of

the Five- Lament - Effectual way to mar Presbyterial Policy-Whence,

Toleration, styled "the Devil's Masterpiece "—A Palinode implored of the

Five.

Page 385.-Marvellous notoriety of the Apologetical Party; and full title of
Prynne's Twelve Questions-Title of Burton's Answer-His motives ex-
plained-Obstructions of a right Reformation-He expostulates-Impeaches
-Scripture, his Arbiter-Prynne's First Question; for Human Prudence—

Resolved into Human Policy-A Challenge diverted-Gospel-government,
not alterable-The Second question; for a National Church-Answered, by
the practice of the Apostles-Laws to be reduced to the rule of Scripture-
National Councils, unsafe for Spiritual ends-Consonancy to Scripture, strictly
obligatory-Texts, misapplied-The Third and fourth Questions; for suffi-
ciency: ergo Presbytery-Each true Church has the primitive Presbytery within
itself-Instances, in Churches succeeding the Apostolic-Appeals, safer in a
free Communion of Churches-The Fifth Question; for Supremacy, or
Undisturbed Possession-Endangered, only in proportion to Antipathy to
Christ's Kingdom-The Sixth Question; a Petitio Principii-Confutation-
The Seventh Question; for Satisfaction of Conscience-Pertinent Illustra-
tion The Eighth Question; for Proof of Subordination in all National
Churches Instances, none suitable-The Ninth Question; for a special
Liberty Commission and precedent, demanded-The Tenth Question; for
"Solid Reason”—Six, adduced-The Eleventh Question; a compound of
Invectives-Reprisals-The Twelfth Question; into which, the Residue is
cast- Answered, in order - "Uncharitableness," refuted.— Full Title of
Prynne's" Independency Examined"-Burton's Introduction to his Strictures
-Of the Preface-Prynne's First Interrogatory: Principles and Conclusions
of Scriptural Independency-Christ's Kingship; by whom limited-Second
Interrogatory of Civil magistrates-Third Interrogatory of Gathering
Churches-Minor Interrogatories-Fourth Interogatory: of the People's
Power in Uniting into a Church-Fifth Interrogatory: of a Comparison between
Presbyterial and Independent Churches-Sixth Interrogatory: superfluous
-Seventh of Dismissions-Eighth of Baptism of Non-members' Infants
-Ninth of Rejecting from the Lord's Supper-Tenth of Censures-
Eleventh of the Apostles, sitting as Elders-The Twelfth: of Coercive
Power.-Prynne's "Third Book;" and Burton's self-defence.

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Page 417.-The Walcheren Classis write to the Assembly of Divines-Dedica-

tion, by Apollonij-Epistle to the Assembly, signed by the President and

others Topics of their "Consideration "-i. Qualifications of Members-

ii. Of a Church-Covenant-iii. Of a Visible Church-iv. Of the Keys-

v. and vi. Concessions regarding the Ministry and Eldership-vii. Set Forms

of Prayer.-Baillie-Finesse practised on the Reception of the Walcheren

Letter On the Ability of the Five, etc.-How Overborne-Represented

to be discouraged-A Committee of Twelve, appointed by the Assembly-

Manchester purges the University of Cambridge-Independents' way of

Celebrating the Lord's Supper.-Hard condition of the Presbyterians-Not

hopeless-Perplexities-John Dury-Obstructions-Thraldom of French

Reformed Divines-English Anti-presbyterians called a
"wild people"

Perplexities, again—Still more—Scotch intrigues-Religious Liberty sus-

pended on Scotch military success-Jortin and others' case in New England

-Contrary practice represented, at Home, and in Holland-A Fast, how

observed-Power of the Independents-The Directory, commenced-Roger

Williams-Independents make progress-Observances at the Lord's Supper

-Assembly, why deserted-Struggle regarding Ordination-Of Communi-

cating at a Table-Again-Compromise, after a three-weeks' debate--Battle

at Marston-moor-Valour of the Independents-Edwards's Lecture, set up

-Thomas Goodwin, represented to have been confounded-The House of

Commons, and the Assembly's paper on Ordination-Suppression of Sectaries

-The House of Commons grant an Order concerning Toleration of the

Independents.

GRAND COMMITTEE OF ACCOMMODATION.-BAILLIE.

Page 447.-Measures ordered, to procure Union, or if impossible, then to seek a
Toleration-Sub-Committee's Paper of Propositions, remarked on in eleven
paragraphs.-Baillie relates the perseverance of the Independents on the
subject of Religious Freedom-Cromwell's advancement necessary, to coun-

LAUD'S EXECUTION.-BURTON'S " GRAND IMPOSTOR."

Page 513.-Dr. S. Johnson's opinion of Laud-Extreme opinions, concerning
him-Of the Fathers, Laud and Heylyn-The mode of Laud's execution
changed-Burton publishes on the event-He deprecates "malice," but
displays revenge-Exordium of Laud's Dying Speech-Comment on a phrase
in it-How the Pillory was transformed into a Scaffold - Remarks upon
Laud's text Of despising Shame-Metonymy of " the Red Sea "-A covert
allusion to the Parliament-The fiery Furnace-Mercy in store-God alone
judgeth hearts; men judge actions-John Baptist-Paul and Stephen-
Popery, the Grandam of divisions-The King-Of the City's Petition, for
justice upon Laud-Church of England's distraction-Laud's Protestantism
He asks Forgiveness-Some of his oppressive measures, instanced-His

precogitated Prayer, analyzed in eight paragraphs-Of his derogations of the

self-sufficiency of the Scriptures-Passages out of Burton's Reply to Laud's

Relation-Laud's impenitency-Comments on his death; by Anthony à

Wood and Robert Southey-Dr. Short, on estimating Laud's character-

Title of a Sermon on his death, by J. H.-Extract, in the construction of

which the rhetorical figure Synathroesmus is used-Imparity between Christ

and Laud-Why Laud missed his aim Remark, introductory to the

"Prayer"-The Prayer-Extolled by Dr. Southey-Remark upon Bishop

Hacket-His account of Laud's enmity-Vandyke's fidelity.

TRACT, BY D. P. P.-ANOTHER, BY W. L.; OF GREAT HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE.—

A THIRD, BY JOHN PRICE.-BAILLIE.

Page 535.- Full title of the "Antidote," against Independency-This Puritan's
general sources of sorrow-His particular sources, stated under six divisions
-He Proffers advice-But gives it, under a Jesuit's hood with six folds.-
Remark on the Independents' military reputation-Title of a Tract by W.
L., on Independents being admitted into the Army-Occasion of it-Sixteen
reasons adduced, to evince the propriety of the Proposition-Objections and
replies." Independency Accused, and Acquitted."-Of the anonymous
Plaintiff; and the Defendent, J. P.-The former's Plea-His first Argument:
negative-Its Invalidity-Illustration, by several instances - Antiquity, its
remains defective-Justificatory Inferences-Another Argument: practice
in New England-The cases there, exaggerated here-Remonstrance, sent
over-Evil surmisings, censured. Baillie, in Edinburgh-His return to
London, at a critical juncture-Undervalues the New-modelled Army-Pro-
gress in the Assembly; and designs of the Scottish Army - Developed,

further-Selden's vanity-Imputation of Republicanism, against the Inde-
pendents-Queries to Cranford-He and Baillie in trouble-Labyrinth of a
Catalogue of Sins: the Naseby fight; showing how greatly Baillie had
undervalued the New-modelled Army Apprehension, in consequence-
Perplexities-Call for increase of the Scots' Forces-Independents expelled
their pulpits-Their stated ministers, and lecturers, in London - The
Independents alleged to change their policy-Tyrannical designs of the Court
-Erastianism of the House of Commons Presbyterians prepare Papers
on Scandals--Vossius - Chiliasts, or Millenaries, in the Assembly - The
House of Commons, swayed by the Erastians, promulgate Ordinances for
erecting a mild system of Presbyterianism-They pass votes, which displease
the Scots Commissioners-Amyraut-Committee for Accommodation revived
-The Independents demand Toleration- They print their " Remonstrance"
-And persist in their demand-The Presbyterians gather strength-The
Militia Advance of the Scots' Army- Presbyterian Ministers' studies
proposed to be searched.

CHAP. LXII.

COTTON'S "WAY OF THE CHURCHES."-" ANIMADVERSIONS" UPON COTTON'S
KEYS AND "WAY."-HIS DEFENCE.

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Page 560.-Title of Cotton's treatise, "The Way of the Churches," etc.-
Obstacles against Printing-Editors' explanations-The seven topics of the
treatise-Ruling Elders - Imposition of hands, by Laymen-Of Elders
preaching-Traces of apostolical institution of Ruling Elders-Deacons
Widows-All, how chosen-The Pastor-The Deacons-Seven, may consti-
tute a Church-Admission of Members-Fit materials of a Church-
Administration of the Ordinances: Public Worship-Sacraments-Afternoon
Service Occasional Services-Church Censures-Re-acceptance-With one
accord-Explanation-Constituent elements of Church-government-Com-
munion of Saints-The foregoing, a just account of proceedings in New
England Grounds favourable to a Gospel-Reformation in England-Fifteen
Propositions-Remark upon them.-Title of a tract, " Vindicia Clavium,"
etc.-General remarks-Cotton's notice of that tract-He explains-And
answers, in three sections-Cautionary remark.

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W. Lilly, on obtruding the Book of Common Prayer................

Lilburne's "Work of the Beast;" with interesting particulars concerning

Indisputable testimony of Laud being early popishly affected

Lord Brooke's death, and Laud's notice of it

Animosity between Lawyers and Bishops..

Brownist Commotion

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ib.

45

85

130

133

154

163

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Resistance; whether Prayers and Tears amount to it?

195

Assembly of Divines; description of them and their proceedings

217

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The Synod at Charenton's Decree against Independency
Baillie's " Assembly Speech," relating the Downfall of Episcopacy
Laud and America

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Bishop Short on Dr. Southey's "Book of the Church"

530

ERRATA.

P. 44, 1. 42, for "Forsakes," read "Forsakers."

68, 1. 10, dele" Anonymous."

379, note d, for p. 217, read 377.

433, 1. 3, for "guide," read "denial."

439, 1. 14, for "our," read "an."

446, 1. 9, for "members," read "churches."

527, 1. 8, note, and 1. 30, for "Seldon," read "Selden."

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