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A declaration of the sad and great persecution and martyrdom of the people of God, called Quakers, in New-England, for the worshipping of God... Also, some considerations, presented to the King, which is in answer to a petition and address, which was presented unto him by the general court at Boston ... [etc.]
Burrough, Edward (1633-1663)
[1661]
A reply to the Humble petition and address (London, 1660). Signed (p.32): E.B. London, the 15th of the first month, 1660 [i.e. 1661]; Burrough's initials also given p.16. Probably Burrough was respo...
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.
A tender visitation of heavenly love, streaming from the fountain of endless life. Unto the tribulated flock of Christ (whom the world in derission calls Quakers). Being several epistles
R. F (1666); Whitehead, John (1630-1696); Greene, Thomas (1634?-1699)
1664
Indexed in: Wing T680; Smith I, 592.
Two general epistles to the flock of God, where-ever they are dispersed on the face of the earth; who are gathered and separated from the world, and its wayes and worships, to bear testimony for the Lord God against the deceit and deceivableness which the worships of the world have lain in, in the dark night of apostacy. Also, pure consolation and comfort proclaimed... With an admonition unto all who are not wholly redeemed out of the earth
Fell, Margaret (1614-1702); Parke, James (1636-1696)
1664
Attributed by Wing to Margaret Fell. Second letter signed: James Parke.
The innocency and conscientiousness of the Quakers asserted and cleared from the evil surmises, false aspersions, and unrighteous suggestions of Judge Keeling
Smith, William (1672)
1664
Attributed to William Smith.
The conscientious cause of the sufferers, called Quakers, pleaded and expostulated with their oppressors in this nation of England, and particularly in and about the city of London. And those in power that go about to transport, banish, or suppress them for their meetings, innocently informed, and impartially cautioned, from the innocent and oppressed seed of God, which herein calls for justice and equity, and utterly exclaims against severity and persecution for matters of conscience or religion. Wherein first and principally is shewed, the use and end of the publick assemblies of the said sufferers, in answer to several objections against them
Whitehead, George (1636?-1723)
1664
Attributed to George Whitehead. cf. NUC pre-1956.
To the whole flock of God everywhere, the church of the first-born written in heaven, and to every member thereof, whose redeemer is the holy one of Israel; grace, mercy, peace, truth and love from the God of peace and love be multiplied amongst you, and to you all, amen
Rigge, Ambrose (1635?-1705)
1660
Caption title. Signed at end: Ambrose Rigge. Imprint from colophon.