Baxters Narrative of His Life and Times, Summary – Errata
A BREVIATE OF THE CONTENTS OF THE Ensuing Narrative: Which was written by Parts, at different Times.
PART I.
Written for the most part in 1664.
AFter a brief Narrative of his Birth and Parentage, and large one of his School-masters, Mr. Baxter proceeds to an Account of the means of his coming to a serious sense of Religion, and of his perplexing Doubts and their Solutions, to page 9. of his bodily weakness and indispositions, to p. 11. of several remarkable Deliverances …e met with: viz. from the Temptations of a Court Life; from being run over by a Waggon; in a fall from a Horse; and from Gaming, p. 11, 12. His applying himself to the Ministry, Ordination by the Bishop of Worcester, and Settlement in Dudley School as Master, p. 12, 13. His studying the Matter of Conformity, and Iudgment about it at that time, p. 13, 14. His removal from Dudley to Bridgnorth, and success there, p. 14, 15. of the coming out of the Etcaetera Oath, and his further studying the point of Episcopacy upon that occasion, p. 15, 16. Upon occasion of this Etcaetera Oath, he passes to the Dissatisfactions in Scotland on the account of the imposition of the English Ceremonies, thence to Ship-money in England, thence to the Scots first coming …ither, and so to the opening of the Long Parliament, p. 16, 17. After an Account of their, Proceedings till such time as a Committee was chosen to hear Petitions against Scandalous Ministers, he shews how by that means he came to be settled in the Town of Kidderminster as Lecturer to a scandalous Incumbent, against whom a Petition had been presented to that Committee, had …e not consented to his Settlement under him, p. 18, &c. a sort of a Prediction of his in a Funeral Sermon preacht afterwards at Bridgnorth, p. 20. His Temptations to Infidelity, and to question the Truth of the Scriptures, &c. with the means of his being extricated out of them, p. 21, &c. a remarkable story of a false Accusation of one Mr. Cross a pious Minister in the Neighbourhood of Kidderminster, as if he attempted to ravish a Woman, with its detection, p. 24. A return to the Proceedings of the Parliament; and Account of the springs and rise of the Civil War, to p. 29. The Case of the Country stated about the Civil Differences between King and Parliament, and the Ecclesiastical Differences between the Prelatical, and the Antiprelatical Party, from p. 30. to p. 38. His own sense of, and … about this matter, p. 39. Here he returns to the series of his own Life, and relates a remarkable story of his preservation from the fury of the rabble at Kidderminster, who were enrag'd upon the Churchwardens going to remove a Crucifix according to order of Parliament, p. 40. upon the Peoples tumultuousness he retired to Gloucester, where he first met with some of the Anabaptists, p. 40, 41. then he returns to Kidderminster, where a little after, some of Essexes Army quarter'd: but they retiring before a part of the Kings Army, and he finding the Rabble furious thought not his stay sase, and so went with the Essexians to Worcester, p. 42. October the 23d, 1640. the day of Edge-hill Fight he preacht at Alcester; and the next day went to see the place of Battel, p. 43. after this he went to Coventry; where he continued a year, preaching to the Town and Garrison, p. 44. he went with some Country Gentlemen to We…m and other places, designing to leave Coventry; but soon return'd thither again; and st…y'd there another year, having much trouble from Separatists, Anabaptists, and Antinomians, p. 45. Of the laying the Earl of Essex aside, and the new modelling the Army, p. 47. Of the Scotch Covenant. How far Prelacy was abjur'd in it as it was explain'd by the Assembly of Divines, p. 48. of Cromwell's Interest, in the new modell'd Army, and the change of the old Cause, p. 49. the Fight at Naseby and its Consequences, p. 50. an Account of his first coming into the Army presently after that Fight; the Principles and Temper he then found prevail amongst them, p. 50, 51. How he became a Chaplain to Col. Whalley's Regiment, and upon what grounds and considerations, p. 52. how strenuously he set himself to oppose the Sectaries in the Army, p. 53. An Account of the several Marches and most remarkable Actions of the Army, while he continued in it, from p. 54. to p. 58. [An Account of a Dispute he maintain'd for an whole day together with some of the Sectaries of the Army, in the Church at Agmondesham in Buckinghamshire, p. 56.] His sickness forc't him to withdraw from the Army; retiring from which, he after several removes, returns to Kidderminster, p. 58. A further Account of the Proceedings of the Sectaries after he left the Army, and of Oliver's intreagues, p. 59. An Account of the King's treatment after his delivering himself to the Scots, till he was forc't to fly to the Isle of Wight, p. 60, 61. of the Treaty that was on foot with the King while he was confin'd there; and the Dispute between the Kings and Parliaments Divines concerning the Point of Episcopacy, and his Iudgment about it, p. 62. What follow'd afterwards till the King's Tryal and Execution, p. 63. Of the Engagement; his Iudgment of it and Preaching against it, p. 64. What hindred Cromwell's advancement after the taking off the King, p. 65. of King Charles the Second his being forc't by the Scots to take the Covenant, before they would admit him to the Succession; and his Iudgment thereupon, p. 66. Of the Order of the Rump for all Ministers upon pain of Sequestration to pray to God for success for the Army advancing against the Scots, and to return Thanks for their Victories; and his Practice about it, p. 66. Of the trouble of the Presbyterian Ministers in London on account of their adherence to the King; and Mr. Love's Tryal, p. 67. of Cromwell's march into Scotland, and his Victory there; the King's march into England, and the Fight at Worcester, p. 68, 69. of what follow'd after, till Cromwell became Protectour: and the Iudgment of the generality of the Ministers as to the point of Submission to him, p. 70, 71. of the Triers of Ministers chosen by Cromwell, p. 72. of the Assembly at Westminster, p. 73. Of the several Sects which sprang up in these times. Of the Vanists. Sir Henry Vane's Character, p. 74, 75. Of the Seekers and Ranters, p. 76. of the Quakers and Behmenists, p. 77. of other Sect-Masters, as Dr. Gell, Mr. Parker, Dr. Gibbon, &c. p. 78.
From publick he then passes to his own personal Affairs. And gives a full Account of the Sequestration of the Living of Kidderminster, p. 79. An Account of his illness after his return thither, and of several Answers of Prayer with reference thereto; as also with reference to others, p. 80, 81, 82. A particular account of his laborious work and diligent improvement of his time to the best advantage in his Masters service while at Kidderminster, p. 83. the great success of his Ministerial Labours amongst that People, p. 84, 85. His great advantages in order to, and in all this service, p. 86, 87, 88, 89, 90. The Church Discipline kept up there, p. 91, &c. the difference that arose between him and Mr. Tombs, and their publick Dispute at Bewdley, p. 96.
Cromwell's Death and Character, p. 89. Of the setting up and deposing of Richard Cromwell; with a Censure upon it, p. 100, 101. on which occasion a general Account is given of the Sectarian Party then grown rampant, p. 102, &c.
Of Monk's coming to restore the King, p. 105, &c.
A large account of his several Books and Writings. The occasions of them, and the opposition made against them, from p. 106. to p. 124.
A general Censure of his own Works, p. 124. a Comparison between his younger and his riper years; An account of his Sentiments about Controversial Writings; His Temptations and Difficulties; most considerable improvements; and remaining defects, from p. 124. to p. 136. a penitent Confession of his Faults, p. 137.
PART II.
Written in 1665.
HE begins with the Differences and Debates about Church Government in the late times… and gives his Iudgment about the several Principles of the Erastians, Prelatists, Presbyterians, Independants, and Anabaptists; shows what he approv'd and dislik'd in each; mentions the many impediments on all …ands to charitable conciliatory endeavours; and yet gives an Account how he resolv'd to set upon reconciling work, in order whereto the Worcestershire Agreement was form'd, which was not altogether without its success, from p. 139. to p. 150. Nineteen Quaeries about Ecclesiastical Cases, drawn up by an Episcopal man in the late Times, and convey'd to him by Sir Ralph Clare, with his Answer to them from p. 151. to p. 157. A Letter of his in answer to Sir Ralph Clare his Parishioner, who would not Communicate with him, unless he might receive kneeling, and on a distinct day, and not with those who received sitting, p. 157, &c. A Letter from the associated Ministers in Cumberland and Westmoreland, to the associated Ministers in Worcestershire, p. 162. an Answer to it, p. 164. Many other Counties begin to associate for Church Discipline: the Articles agreed to, by the Ministers in Wiltshire, p. 167. A Letter from the associated Churches in Ireland, to Mr. Baxter and the associated Ministers in Worcestershire, p. 169. the Answer to it, p. 170. A second Letter from the Irish Ministers, p. 171. A Letter of Mr. Baxter's to Bishop Brownrigg, about an Agreement between the Presbyterian and Episcopal Party, p. 172. The Bishops Reply to it; containing his Iudgment about Church Government, p. 174, 175, &c. Mr. Baxter's Notes on the Bishop's Answer, p. 178. After this, he upon occasion of the passing of Letters between him and Mr. Lamb and Mr. Allen, two Anabaptist Freachers, to disswade them from separation, propounds and answers this Question; Whether it be our duty to seek peace with the Anabaptists? and proposes a method of managing a Pacificatory attempt with them, p. 181. &c. A personal Treaty of his with Mr. Nye about an Agreement with the Independants, and a long Letter to him about that affair, p. 188, &c. Proposals made by him in Cromwell's time, for a general holy Communion, Peace, and Concord, between the Churches in these Nations, without any wrong to the Consciences or Liberties, of Presbyterians, Congregational, Episcopal; or any other Christians, p. 191, &c. The occasion of choosing a Committee of Divines, to make a Collection of Fundamentais; of which Mr. Baxter was one, p. 197. His own Iudgment of Fundamentals, ib. and p. 198. The proceedings of the Divines in this matter, p. 199. Papers deliver'd in by Mr. Baxter to them, on points wherein he differ'd from them, p. 200, &c.
An Account of his preaching before Cromwell; and personal Conference with him afterwards in private; and a second Conference with him in his Privy Council, p. 205. of what past between him and Dr. Nich. Gibbon, ibid. Of his Acquaintance and Conversation with Archbishop Usher, while he continued at my Lord Broghil's: where a particular account is given of the Learned Primates Iudgment about Universal Redemption; about Mr. Baxter's terms of Concord; and about the validity of Presbyters Ordination, p. 206. Of the Carriage of the Anabaptists after the Death of Cromwell, p. 206. and the general Confusion of the Nation, p. 207. New Proposals he made to Dr. Hammond about an Agreement with the Episcopal Party, by Sir Ralph Clare's means, p. 208. Dr. Hammond's Answer, and Mr. Baxter's Reply, p. 210.
Of General Monk's march to London; and the common sentiments and expectations of people at that time, p. 214. of his preaching before the Parliament the day before they voted the King back, p. 217. of his Conference with Dr. Gauden and Dr. Morley, p. 218. What past between one William Johnson, a Papist, and Mr. Baxter; in particular with reference to the Lady Anne Lindsey, daughter of the Countess of Balcarres, whom he had seduc'd and afterwards stole away and convey'd into France, p. 218, &c. Two Letters of Mr. Baxter's to this young Lady; one before she was stole away; and the other while she was in a Nunnery in France, p. 221, &c.
Of peoples various expectations upon the King's return, p. 229. Of some of the Presbyterian Ministers being made the King's Chaplains; and Mr. Baxter among the rest; ibid. several of them together wait on his Majesty. The sum of Mr. Baxter's Speech to the King, p. 230. the King receives them graciously, and orders them to bring in Proposals in order to an Agreement about Church Government, p. 231. where upon they daily met at Sion Colledge for Consultation, p. 232.
Their first Address and Proposals to his Majesty about Concord, p. 232, &c. the brief sum of their judgment and desires about Church Government, p. 237. Bishop Usher's Model of Government to which they all agreed to adhere, p. 238. Five Requests made to the King by word of mouth, suiting the Circumstances of Affairs at that time, p. 241. The Answer of the Bishops to the first Proposals of the London Ministers, p. 242. the Ministers defence of their fore-mention'd Proposals, p. 248. His Majesty's Declaration concerning Ecclesiastical Affairs, as it was first drawn up, and shown to the Ministers, by the Lord Chancellour, p. 259. The Ministers Petition to the King, upon their sight of the first draught of this Declaration, p. 265. the Alterations of the Declaration which they offer'd, p. 275. a Conference between several Divines of each side, about the fore-mention'd Declaration, before the King at the Lord Chancellours, and the effects of it, p. 276. of the coming out of the Declaration with amendments, p. 279. Of Mr. Baxter's preaching before the King, and printing his Sermon, and the false accusation of him by Dr. Pierce on that occasion, p. 279. a Character of Dr. Pierce, and Account of his enmity against Mr. Baxter, p. 280. of the offer of a Bishoprick made to Mr. Baxter with some others, who joyntly demurr'd about the acceptance, p. 281. Mr. Baxter refuses to accept the terms proposed in the fore-mention'd Declaration; and sends a Letter to the Lord Chancellour containing his Reasons, p. 282. Dr. Regnolds accepts a Bishoprick: other Preferments offer'd to other Presbyterians who refus'd them, p. 283. An Address of Thanks to the King from the London Ministers, for his Declaration, p. 284. a Censure of this Declaration, p. 286. How well this Declaration was put in Execution, p. 287. Mr. Crof…on's writing for the Covenant, and imprisonment in the Tower, p. 288. A false report spread about of Mr. Baxter, by Mr. Horton, Chaplain to the Earl of Manchester, p. 289. an account of Mr. Baxter's transactions with the Lord Chancellour, about the Affairs of New-England, p. 290. a Letter to Mr. Baxter from the Court and Government of New-England, p. 291. another from Mr. Norton, p. 292. another from Mr. Elliot, p. 293. Mr. Baxter's answer to Mr. Elliot, p. 295. Mr. Baxter's endeavours to be restor'd to the People of Kidderminster, from whom he was separated upon the return of the sequestred Ministers to their Livings, p. 298. A Letter of my Lord Chancellours to Sir Ralph Clare about Mr. Baxter's return to Kidderminster, p. 299. Of the Rising of the Fifth Monarchy men under Venner, about this time, p. 301. of his publick Ministry in London, p. 301. His going to the Archbishop to beg a License, p. 302. His Majesty's Commission for the Savoy Conference, p. 303. an Account of what past at the Conference, p. 305. Exceptions that Mr. Baxter drew up against the Common Prayer at that time, p. 308. the Exceptions against the Book of Common Prayer that were deliver'd in to the Commissioners, p. 316, &c. Of the choice of the Convocation, and of Mr. Calamy, and Mr. Baxter for London, p. 333. a further account of the Conference, p. 334, &c. a Paper then offer'd by Dr. Cosins, about a way to terminate the differences; with an Answer to it, p. 341, &c.
An Account of the Dispute manag'd in Writing at that time, between Dr. Pierson, Dr. Gunning, Dr. Sparrow, and Dr. Pierce; and Dr. Bates, Dr. Jacomb, and Mr. Baxter, who were deputed for that purpose, p. 346, &c. A Reply to the Bishops Disputants which was not answer'd, p. 350. a Continuation of the Conference, p. 356. a Copy of the Part of the Bishops Divines in the Disputation, p. 358. A Censure of this Conference, and Account of the Managers of it, p. 363. of the Ministers going up to the King after the Conference, p. 365. the Petition they presented to his Majesty on that occasion, p. 366. to which (by reason of their Affinity) is annexed a Copy of the Concessions that were made by Bishop Usher, Bishop Williams, Bishop Moreton, Bishop Holdsworth, and many others in a Committee at Westminster 1641. p. 369.
Books written against Mr. Baxter by Mr. Nanfen, Dr. Tompkins, and others, p. 373. He goes to Kidderminster, to try if he might be permitted to preach: there, p. 374. Bishop Morley and his Dean, endeavour to set the people there against him, p. 375, 376. Bp. Morley and Dr. Boreman write against him, p. 377. Mr. Bagthaw writes against the Bishop, p. 378. Of the surreptitious publication of the Savoy Conference, p. 379. other assaults that Mr. Baxter met with, p. 380. a false report rau'd of him by Dr. Earls, p. 381. a Letter of Mr. Baxter's to him on that occasion, with his answer to it, p. 382. Divers Ministers imprison'd particularly in Worcestershire, on occasion of a pretended Conspiracy, p. 383. Of BLACK BARTHOLOMEW DAY 1662. wherein so many Ministers were silenc'd, p. 384. of the sad consequences of that day, p. 385. Mr. Calamy's imprisonment for preaching occasionally after the silencing, p. 386. the state of the Conformists and Nonconformists in England at that time, p. 336. the sum of their several Causes, and the Reasons of their several ways, p. 387, &c.
Of the King's Declaration, Dec. 26. 1662. p. 430. Old Mr. Ashes Death and Character, ibid Mr. James Nalton's Death and Character, p. 431. How Mr. Baxter and Dr. Bates had like to have been apprehended for going to pray with a sick person, p. 431. of the imprisonment of divers Ministers about the Country, p. 432. Strange Iudgments of God, about this time turn'd by the Devil to his own advantage, ibid. Much talk about an Indulgence or a Comprehension in 1663. p. 433. An Answer (sent in a Letter to an honourable Person at that time) to this Question, Whether the way of Comprehension or Indulgence be more desirable, p. 434. But the Parliament that then sate, considerably added to former rigour, p. 435. Mr. Baxter and others go to the Assemblies of the Church of England, p. 436. His Answer to the Objections against this practice, and Reasons for it, p. 438. He retires to Acton, p. 440. A Letter to Mr. Baxter from Monsieur Amyraut, another from Monsieur Sollicoffer a Switzer, which by reason of the Iealousies he was under, he thought not fit to answer, p. 442. He debates with some ejected Ministers, the Case about Communicating sometimes with the Parish Churches, in the Sacraments, p. 444. A Letter from my Lord Ashley, with a special Case, about the lawfulness of a Protestant Lady's marrying a Papist, in hope of his Conversion, with Mr. Baxter's reply, p. 445.
PART III.
Written for the most part in the year 1670.
OF the Plague in the year 1665, p. 1. during the Sickness some of the ejected Ministers preach in the City Churches, p. 2. at the same time the Five-mile Act was fram'd at Oxford, ibid a Censure of the Act, p. 3. the reasons of mens refusal to take the Oath imposed by that Act, p. 5. Queries upon the Oxford Oath, p. 7. further Reflections on it, p. 10. Twenty Nonconforming Ministers take this Oath, p. 13. a Letter from Dr. Ba…es to Mr. Baxter about that affair, p. 14. of the Dutch War, p. 16. of the Fire of London, ibid. of the Instruments of the Fire, p. 18. The Nonconformists set up seperate publick Meetings, p. 19. of the burning of our Ships at Chatham by the Dutch, p. 20. the disgrace and banishment of my Lord Chancellour Hide, ibid. Sir Orlando Bridgman made Lord Keeper, p. 22. the Nonconformists conniv'd at in their Meetings, ib. Mr. Baxter sent for to the Lord Keeper about a Toleration and Comprehension, p. 23. Proposals then offer'd by Mr. Baxter and others, p. 24. the Lord Keeper's Proposals, p. 25. Alterations made by Mr. Baxter and his Associates in his Proposals, p. 27. [falsly pag'd 35.] Reasons of these Alterations, p. 28. [falsly pag'd 36.] Alterations of the Liturgy, &c. then offer'd, p. 31. [falsly pag'd 39.] two new Proposals added, and accepted with alterations, p. 34. an Address of some Presbyterian Ministers to the King, with a Letter of Dr. Manton's to Mr. Baxter about it, p. 36. great talk of Liberty at this time, but none ensued, p. 38. Of the Book call'd A Friendly Debate, p. 39. of Parker's Ecclesiastical Policy, p. 41. of Dr. Owen's Answer, and Parker's Reply, p. 42. An Apologue or two, familiarly representing the Heats and Feuds of those times, p. 43, &c. Mr. Baxter's further account of himself while he remain'd at Acton, p. 46. of his acquaintance with worthy Sir Matth. Hale, p. 47. of the disturbance he receiv'd at Acton, p. 48. he is sent to New Prison, p. 49. a Narrative of his Case at that time, p. 51. the Errours of his Mittimus, with an Explication of the Oxford Act, p. 56. His Reflections during his imprisonment, p. 58. His Release and perplexity thereupon, p. 60. His Benefactours while in prison, ibid. His bodily weakness, ibid. An Account of his Writings since 1665. p. 61. on Account of a Treaty between him and Dr. Owen, about an Agreement between the Presbyterians and the Independants, p. 61. a Letter of Dr. Owen's to Mr. Baxter about that matter, p. 63. Mr. Baxter's Reply to it, p. 64. how it was dropp'd, p. 69. of his Methodus Theologiae, ibid. and some other Writings, p. 70. the heat of some of his old people at Kidderminster, p. 73. the renewal of the Act against Conventicles, p. 74. Dr. Manton's imprisonment, ibid. Great offers made to Mr. Baxter by the Earl of Lauderdail, if he would go with him into Scotland. Mr. Baxter's Letter to him upon that occasion p. 75. Another Letter of his to the Earl of Lauderdail, p. 77. [falsly pag'd 93.] a Letter of his to Sir Robert Murrey, about a Body of Church Discipline for Scotland, which was sent to him for his Iudgment about it, p. 78. the Affair of the Marquis of Antrim, with reference to his Commission from K. Charles 1. p. 83. of Du Moulin's Jugulum Causae; and two Books of Dr. Fowler's, p. 85. of Serjeant Fountain's kindness to him, p. 86. of Major Blood, and his stealing the Crown, p. 88. of the shutting up the Exchequer, by which Mr. Baxter lost a thousand pounds, which he had devoted to charitable uses, p. 89. of Fowlis's History of Romish Treasons, p. 90. Characters of many of the silenc'd Ministers, of Worcestershire, Warwickshire, in and about London, &c. from p. 90 to p. 98. the second Dutch War, and the Declaration for Liberty of Conscience thereupon, p. 99. the different Sentiments of People about the desirableness either of an establisht Toleration, or a Comprehension, p. 100. Mr. Baxter gets a License, p. 102. the Merchants Lecture set up at Pinners-Hall; and Mr. Baxter's Accusations for his Sermons there, p. 103. Malitious Writings and Accusations of Parker and others, ibid. a private Conference between Mr. Baxter and Bp. Gunning, p. 104 the Parliament jealous of the growth of Popery, p. 106. a private Conference of Mr. Baxter's with Edward Wray, Esq. about the Popish Controversies, p. 107. Mr. Falkener writes for Conformity, p. 108. a Letter of Mr. Baxter's to the Earl of Orery, about a general Union of all Protestants against Popery, with Proposals for that purpose, p. 109, &c. the Strictures return'd upon these Proposals, with the Answers to them, from p. 113. to 140. More bitter and malignant Writings against the Nonconformists, p. 141. a Paper of Mr. John Humphreys for Comprehension with Indulgence, that was distributed among the Parliament men, p. 143, &c. a great change of Affairs in Scotland, p. 147. a Character of Mr. Thomas Gouge the silenc'd Minister of St. Sepulchres, p. 147. a Letter of Mr. Baxter's to Dr. Good Master of Baliol Colledge in Oxford, about some passages in a Book he had lately publish'd, p. 148. fresh Accusations whereby Mr. Baxter was assaulted, p. 151. a Deliverance when he was preaching over St. James's Market-house, p. 152. his success while he preach't there; and his opposition, p. 153. a Proclamation publish'd to call in the Licenses, and require the Execution of the Laws against the Nonconformists, ib. false Reports about his preaching at Pinners-Hall, p. 154. Mr. Baxter apprehended as a Conventicler, p. 155. a difference at Court on occasion of Mr. Baxter's Sufferings, p. 156. a private Treaty between Dr. Stillingfleet, Dr. Tillotson, Dr. Bates, Dr. Manton, Mr. Baxter, and Mr. Pool, about an Act for Union and Comprehension, p. 157. An Act for the Healing and Concord of his Majesty's Subjects in matters of Religion, then agreed upon amongst th…m, p. 158. Petitions Mr. Baxter was then put upon drawing up, which were never presented, 160. the Case of the City as to the Prosecution of Dissenters, p. 165. [falsly pag'd 565. an account of his trouble with Sir Thomas Davis, ibid. great Debates about the Test in Parliament, p. 167. a Censure of it, p. 168. a penitent Confession of one of the Informers who had given Mr. Baxter much trouble, p. 171. further troubles that he met with, and weakness, p. 172. a further Account of Sir Matthew Hale, p. 175. of Mr. Read's imprisonment, p. 176.
Of the Additions of the years 1675, 1676, 1677, 1678, &c.
OF Monsieur Le Blank's Theses, p. 177. of Dr. Jane's Sermon before my Lord Mayor, and his Charge against Mr. Baxter, ibid. further troubles he met with, p. 178. a passage between the Bp. of Exeter and Mr. Sangar, ibid. an horrid Lie reported of Mr. Baxter in a Coffee-house about his killing a Tinker, the Reporter whereof was brought openly to confess his fault, p. 179. Mr. Hollingworth's Sermon against the Nonconformists, p. 180. a further passage of Sir Matth. Hale, p. 181. Dr. Manton's death, p. 182. about the Controversie of Predetermination started amongst the Nonconformists, by a Book of Mr. How's, ib. of the Popish Plot and Sir Edmundbury Godfrey's murder, &c. p. 183. of several of Mr. Baxter's Writings, p. 185. of the Writings of Dr. Stillingfleet, Mr. Hinkley, Mr. Dodwell, and others, against the Nonconformists, p. 187, 188. of the deaths of many of his dear Friends, p. 189. some further account of Mr. Thomas Gouge, p. 190. of his new apprehension and sickness, p. 191. an Account of his Case at that time, p. 192. the Iudgment of Saunders and Pollixtin about it, p. 195. of some other of his Writings, p. 196. of a Legacy of 600 l. left by Mr. Robert Mayot of Oxon, to be distributed by Mr. Baxter among Sixty ejected Ministers, p. 198. a further Account of his sufferings and weakness, ibid. & p. 199.
The Appendix contains these several Pieces following.
Numb. I. A Reply to some Exceptions against the Worcestershire Agreement, (a large Account whereof is given at the beginning of the second Part of this Narrative) and Mr. Baxter's Christian Concord, written by a nameless Author, [supposed to be Dr. Gunning] and sent by Dr. Warmestry, p. 1.
Numb. II. Several Letters that pass'd between Mr. Baxter and Mr. Martin Johnson, about the Point of Ordination; and particularly the necessity of a constant uninterrupted Succession, in order to the validity of Ministerial Functions, p. 18.
Numb. III. Several Letters between Mr. Baxter and Mr. Lamb, p. 51.
Numb. IV. Letters and Papers between Mr. Baxter and Mr. Allen, p. 67.
Numb. V. A Letter of Mr. Baxter's to Mr. Long of Exeter, p. 108.
Numb. VI. A Resolution of this Case; What's to be done when the Law of the Land commands persons to go to their Parish Church, and Parents require to go to private Meetings? p. III
Numb. VII. A Letter of Mr. Baxter's about the Case of Nevil Symmons Bookseller, p. 117.
Numb. VIII. Mr. Baxter's general Defence, of his accused Writings, call'd Seditious and Schismatical, p. 119.
Numb. IX. An Act for Concord, by Reforming Parish Churches, and Regulating the Toleration of Dissenters, p. 127. A Letter to the Right Worshipful Sir E. H. about that matter, p. 130.
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