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 Page 366.-Title of the Heresy-hunter's present piece - Cranford's Imprimatur- 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 Page 385.-Marvellous notoriety of the Apologetical Party; and full title of Resolved into Human Policy-A Challenge diverted-Gospel-government, : 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 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 GRAND COMMITTEE OF ACCOMMODATION.-BAILLIE. Page 447.-Measures ordered, to procure Union, or if impossible, then to seek a terbalance the Presbyterians-Sir Henry Vane-Proceedings of the Inde- pendents, in the Army, in the House of Commons, and in the Grand Committee: Foreign Divines, of various judgments-Grand Committee dissolved-The Directory, sent up to the Houses-Particulars relating to it -Manchester and Cromwell criminate each other-Funeral Sermons- Medley of designs imputed to the Independents-Self-denying Ordinance— Progress, in the Assembly matters, since the taking of Newcastle-The Episcopal Party-Baillie remonstrates with Buchanan-Wheedles him- THE REASONS OF THE INDEPENDENTS; OR, THE GRAND DEBATE. Page 460.-Certain Papers of the Assembly of Divines, published with one Title afterward cancelled, and another substituted-Of those of the Inde- pendents-The noted "Third Proposition" of the Presbyterians-" Reasons, THE REASONS; OR, THE GRAND DEBATE; CONTINUED. Page 489.—Continuation of the former Chapter, with the Signatures of the LAUD'S EXECUTION.-BURTON'S " GRAND IMPOSTOR." Page 513.-Dr. S. Johnson's opinion of Laud-Extreme opinions, concerning 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 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 further-Selden's vanity-Imputation of Republicanism, against the Inde- CHAP. LXII. COTTON'S "WAY OF THE CHURCHES."-" ANIMADVERSIONS" UPON COTTON'S 66 Page 560.-Title of Cotton's treatise, "The Way of the Churches," etc.- 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 42 ib. 45 85 130 133 154 163 Resistance; whether Prayers and Tears amount to it? 195 Assembly of Divines; description of them and their proceedings 217 The Synod at Charenton's Decree against Independency 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." |