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A position concerning persecution. That religion that persecutes a righteous people for their conscience towards God is not worthy to be joyned to, but to be had in abomination by all sober people, as a religion abhorred of God, and of all that truly know him. This is manifested by that which follows
Tomlinson, William
[1660?]
Author's initials given, p.8. By William Tomlinson.
The testimony of a cloud of witnesses, who in their generation have testified against that horrible evil of forcing of conscience, and persecution about matters of religion
Caton, William (1636-1665)
1662
Place of publication suggested by Wing.
For the King, and both houses of Parliament, sitting at Westminster, and for every member thereof to read
Fox, George (1624-1691)
[1661]
"This is from the people of God, called Quakers, and subscribed by us, this 13th day of the 3d month, 1661. G. Fox, J. Stubbs, F. Howgil, H. Fell, R. Hubberthorn, R. Scostrop"--p. 13.
A candle lighted at a coal from the altar, whereby the King and rulers of this nation with the people of this present age may see the stone on which many have stumbled... And that these present rulers may take warning betimes, lest they stumble on the same rock
Salthouse, Thomas (1630-1691)
1660
Indexed in: Wing S471; Smith II, 528.
For the king and both houses of Parliament who are desired to read over this following treatise and in the fear and wisdom of the pure holy God to consider, and lay to heart what is contained therein. And in tender bowels of compassion to repair the great breaches that are made all over the nation. And to grant a speedy redress, now, while it is in your power
Stubbs, John (1618?-1674)
1670
Place of publication suggested by Wing.
Concerning persecution : which is, the afflicting or punishing that which is good, under the pretence of its being evil... Likewise there are some answers given to that common objection, against affording consience [sic] its due liberty, because evil persons may pretend conscience to escape the just punishment of their evil deeds. With a brief account of that supposed stubbornes, which by many is objected against the people called Quakers
Penington, Isaac (1616-1679)
1661
Indexed in: Wing (2nd ed.) P1156; Smith II, 345.
To the Parliament of the Common-wealth of England, who are in place of authority to do justice, and in present power to ease the oppressed nation from its bonds : councel and advice unto you
Burrough, Edward (1634-1662)
[1659]
Caption title. Signed and dated at end: Lon. 6 of 8 mon., 1659. Edward Burrough.
The true state of Christianity, truly discribed, and also discovered unto all people : what it was in its beginning and purity, and what it now is in its apostacy and degeneration
Burrough, Edward (1634-1662)
1658
An attack on outward forms of worship and on state interference in religious matters. Leaf C1 signed B in error.
A legal examination of abuses of law... clearly evincing the abuse and illegality done in the prosecution against the people called Quakers in the city of Bristol. Both by statute & common-law, reason and approved authorities
1682
Includes table, advertisement and errata: pp. [1-2]. Corrected issue. Anon.