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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..

Imprint

London, : Printed for C. Meredith, at the Crane in Pauls Church-yard,, 1650..

Physical description

[8], 152 p. ; 19 cm (4to)

Note

In this edition, the border consists of: chain ornament, inner rule.

Note

With an initial blank leaf.

Note

Signatures: A-V⁴.

Citation/references note

ESTC, R206203

Citation/references note

Wing (2nd ed.), V523A

Reproduction note

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1991. 1 microfilm reel ; 35mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2068:2).

Provenance

Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (19th century) with 13th-century Dean and Chapter seal and inscription “Sarum Cathedral Library.”

Binding

Late 17th-century dark brown mottled calf over paper boards; sewn on five supports; blind fillets forming rectangular frame towards perimeter of boards, with inner frame of blind rolls with blind stamps at outer corners; gilt roll around board edges; spine with five raised bands, and blind fillets and stamps; text block edges sprinkled red; leather spine label with "Religious Tracts” tooled in gilt; "1641" in gilt at tail of spine; leaves of blank paper bound between items; evidence of earlier stab stitching on items.

Copy-specific note

Wanting initial blank leaf (A1).

Copy-specific note

Bound in a volume of 17th-century pamphlets. Manuscript list of contents of volume on upper endleaf.

Subject

Church of England

Subject

Congregationalism Early works to 1800.

Subject

Separatists England Early works to 1800.

Subject

Presbyterianism Apologetic works Early works to 1800.

Added entry--name

Meredith, Christopher, -1653 bookseller.

Added entry--place

England London.

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260##$aLondon, :$bPrinted for C. Meredith, at the Crane in Pauls Church-yard,,$c1650..

300##$a[8], 152 p. ;$c19 cm (4to)

500##$aIn this edition, the border consists of: chain ornament, inner rule.

500##$aWith an initial blank leaf.

500##$aSignatures: A-V<sup>4</sup>.

5104#$aESTC,$cR206203

5104#$aWing (2nd ed.),$cV523A

533##$aMicrofilm.$bAnn Arbor, Mich.:$cUniversity Microfilms International,$d1991.$e1 microfilm reel ; 35mm.$f(Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2068:2).

561##$aSalisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (19th century) with 13th-century Dean and Chapter seal and inscription “Sarum Cathedral Library.”

563##$aLate 17th-century dark brown mottled calf over paper boards; sewn on five supports; blind fillets forming rectangular frame towards perimeter of boards, with inner frame of blind rolls with blind stamps at outer corners; gilt roll around board edges; spine with five raised bands, and blind fillets and stamps; text block edges sprinkled red; leather spine label with "Religious Tracts” tooled in gilt; "1641" in gilt at tail of spine; leaves of blank paper bound between items; evidence of earlier stab stitching on items.

590##$aWanting initial blank leaf (A1).

590##$aBound in a volume of 17th-century pamphlets. Manuscript list of contents of volume on upper endleaf.

61020$aChurch of England$xGovernment$vEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aCongregationalism$vEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aSeparatists$zEngland$vEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aPresbyterianism$vApologetic works$vEarly works to 1800.

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752##$aEngland$dLondon.