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A commentary, or, exposition upon the XII. Minor Prophets : Wherein the text is explained, some controversies are discussed, sundry cases of conscience are cleared, and many remarkable matters hinted, that had by former interpreters been pretermitted. Hereunto is added, a treatise called, The righteous mans recompence, or a true Christian characterized and encouraged, out of Malachi chap. 3. vers. 16, 17, 18. In all which diverse other texts of Scripture, which occasionally occurre, are fully opened; and the whole so intermixed with pertinent histories, as will yeeld both pleasure and profit, to the judicious reader
Trapp, John (1601-1669)
1654
Includes: An alphabetical table of all the principall things contained in this whole work. Righteous mans recompence, or a true Christian characterized and encouraged.
The dead saint speaking : to saints, and sinners living: in several treatises. Viz: The sinfulness and greatest evill that is in sin... Loves of Christ to his spouse ... Nature and royalties of faith ... Slowness of heart to beleeve ... Cause, signes and cure of hypocrisie ... with motives (and) helps to sincerity ... Wonderfull workings of god for his church and people, never before published
Bolton, Samuel (1606-1654); Ibbitson, Robert (fl. 1646-1661); Parkhurst, Thomas (fl. 1653-1711)
1657
Page nos. 65-66 repeated and inserted between 68-69; 71-72 repeated and inserted between 72-73. Each part, except the first, has special t.p. dated 1656.
A very excellent and learned discourse, touching the tranquilitie and contentation of the minde : conteining sundry notable instructions, and firme consolations, most necessarie for all sortes of afflicted persons in these latter dayes : distinguished into seven bookes, 1. Against covetousnes, 2. Against ambition, 3. Against anger, 4. Against envie, 5. Against pleasure, 6. Against curiositie, 7. Against feare
L'Espine, Jean de (1506-1597); Smyth, Ed (fl. 1592)
1592
Numerous errors in paging. Errata: 188 verso. Includes bibliographical references.
The Christian life, from its beginning, to its consummation in glory : together with the several means and instruments of Christianity conducing thereunto; with directions for private devotion and forms of prayer fitted to the several states of Christians
Scott, John (1639-1695)
1681
Engraved allegorical frontispiece.
Dux peccatorum R.P.F. Ludovici Granatensis ordinis S. Dominici : opusculum valde pium, in duos libros distributum: quo peccatores à via vitiorum & perditionis ad regiam virtutum ac salutis eterne viam perducuntur
Luis de Granada (1504-1588); Calenius, Gerwin; Isselt, Michael ab (1597)
1587
Private thoughts : in two parts complete. Part I. Upon religion, digested into twelve articles, with practical resolutions form'd thereupon. Part II. Upon a Christian life, or, Necessary directions for its beginning and progress upon earth, in order to its final perfection in the beatifick vision
Beveridge, William (1637-1708)
1735
Part II has separate title-page ("The eighth edition") and pagination.
A Christian directory : or, A summ of practical theologie, and cases of conscience, directing Christians, how to use their knowledge and faith; how to improve all helps and means, and to perform all duties; how to overcome temptations, and to escape or mortifie every sin. In four parts, I. Christian ethicks (or private duties). II. Christian oeconomicks (or family duties). III. Christian ecclesiasticks (or Church duties). IV. Christian politicks (or duties to our rulers and neighbours)
Baxter, Richard (1615-1691); White, Robert (1639-1677)
1673
Added t.p., engr., with title: A Christian directory, or Body of practical divinity; head and tail pieces, initials. Each part has separate t.p.; pts. 1-3 are paged continuously, pt. 4 has separate ...
Speculum spiritualium : in quo non solum de vita activa et contemplativa, verum etiam de vicus, quibus humana mens inquinatur ac virtutibus quibus in Deum accenditur: perpulchre tractatur cum variis exemplis ad utramque vitam conducentibus, omnibus pie vivere cupientibus utile: religiosis tamen summe necessarium tum quia omnia ad eorum officia pertinentia patenter declarat: tum etiam quia quae fugienda ac persequenda sunt potissimum demonstrat.Additur insuper et opusculum Ricardi Hampole De emendatione vite: ac de regula bene vivendi
Henricus Carthusian monk; Rolle, Richard of Hampole (1290?-1349)
1510
Imprint from colophon. Attributed to Henricus, Carthusian monk. The title-page has five engravings: the centre, representing the Trinity and the Four Evangelists, flanked by four saints -- Gregory...
Select discourses : treating 1. Of the true way or method of attaining to divine knowledge. 2. Of superstition... 10. Of a Christians conflicts with, and conquests over, Satan
Smith, John fellow of Queen's college, Cambridge (1618-1652); Worthington, John (1618-1671); Patrick, Simon (1626-1707)
1660
"To the reader" signed: John Worthington.
Theatrum historicum illustrium exemplorum ad honeste, pie, beateque viuendum mortale genus informantium : ex antiquissimis simul ac nouissimis sacrarum et prophanarum historiarum monumentis constructum
Hondorf, Andreas; Feyerabend, Sigmund (1528-1590); Lonicer, Philipp (1599)
1585
The great importance of a religious life considered : to which are added, some morning and evening prayers
Melmoth, William (1666-1743); Cooper, Charles Purton (1793-1873)
1849
"Index to the four appendices" finishes at LEC (p.408).
An estimate of the religion of the fashionable world
More, Hannah (1745-1833)
1793
With a half-title and final advertisement leaf.