Sermon XXXVI (continued, part 2)
j God leaves His children to Distress of Conscience:
The Caseswherein
Togethe^with^irections how to walk so as to come forth of such condition. With
other Observations upon Isa. 1. 10, 11.
APPENDIX TO PROSPECTUS OF
2. The Return of Prayers : ..... how to Discern God s Answers to our Prayers : . , with other Observations upon Ps. Ixxxv. 8, entitled (1.) Tidings of Peace.
(2.) The Folly of Relapsing. 3. The Trial of a Christian s Growth in Mortification ; ) j Purging out Corruption. Vivification ; ) \ Bringing forth more fruit: Together with Observations upon the Parable of the Vine John xv 1 f 4. Christ set forth, [Rom. viii. 34.]
VOL. V.
1. The Heart of Christ in Heaven towards Sinners on Earth. 2. Aggravation of Sin and Shining against Knowledge and Mercy. 3.
" Vain Thoughts" Discovered, with their Danger and Cure
i mGlory f the GosPel-(l-) As Two Sermons; (-2.) As a Treatise-Col, i. 2G, 27. 5. Of Thankfulness to God for His Benefits and Blessings, [Ps. c. 4.]
VOL. VI. 1. Man s Restoration by Grace. 2. The Knowledge of God the Father aud His Son Jesus Christ.
VOL. VII.
VOL. VIII.
1. Of the Work of the Holy Spirit in our Salvation. 2. Of the Creatures, and the Condition of thenState by Creation.
VOL. IX.
1. Of Gospel Holiness implanted in the Heart and continued in the whole Conversation of Life. 2. Of the Three several Ages which Christians do run through in their Course of Faith and Obedience.
3. Of the Blessed State of Glory which the Saints possess after Death.
VOL. X.
1. Of an Unregenerate Man s Guiltiness before God in respect of Ski and Punishment.
VOL. XI.
1. Of the Supereminence of Christ above Moses, [Heb. xii. 25-29 1 2. Of the State of Glory to which Christ is Exalted in Heaven FEev v 1*> 1 o f (1.) Christ Heir of All Things, ) rTT , . _ 3 - I (2.) The Last Days, KHeb - * 2 -]
4. The One Sacrifice, [Heb. x. 4-7.1 5. Reconciliation by the Blood of Christ, TCol i ^0 1 6. Repentance, [Zeph. i. 1-3.1
(y) Doctrinal.
VOL. XIII. Of the Object and Acts of Justifying Faith :
(1.) Book I. The Object of Faith.
,9 x TT f The Acts of Faith. yg,j 11. | The Triumph of Faith
(3.) III. The Properties of Faith.
() Ecclesiastical,
VOL. XIV.
1. Of the Constitution, Order, and Discipline of the Churches of Christ 2. The Government and Discipline of the Churches of Christ, proposed familiarly bv w Question and Answer.
3. Letters which passed between the Author and others concerning Church-Government.
(e) Miscellaneous.
VOL. XV. 1. Public and Occasional Sermons. 2. Apologetical Narrative submitted to the Houses of Parliament 3. Of the Fifth Monarchy. 4. Prefaces and Introductions to Contemporary Books 5. Bibliographical Notes.
6. Indices:
<1.) Texts. (2.) General Matters.
NOTE. 111 above arrangement, and throughout, the orthography is brought into accord with the present style, (e.g., child, not childe; Gray s Inn, not Graie s.)
NICHOL S SERIES OF STANDARD DIVINES.
II. THOMAS ADAMS, B.D. (3 VOLS.)
VOL. I.
1. Memoir, by Rev. Charles H. Spurgeon, Metropolitan Tabernacle, London.
" The Candid and Ingenious Reader."
Original" Dedications and "Address" to
"
3. Sermons from the Old Testament :
(3.) The Soldier s Honour, ........................................................ Judges v. 8.
(4.) The Sinner s Mourning-habit, .............................................. Job xlii. 6.
(5. Heaven Made Sure, ............................................................ Ps. xxxv. 3. A Generation of Serpents, .................................................. Ps. Iviii. 4.
God s House, Ps. Ixvi. 13. The Sacrifice of Thankfulness, Ps. cxviii. 27. God s Bounty Prov. iii. 16. [Two.] The Fatal Banquet, ) The Second Service,
> Prov. ix. 17. [Three.] The Breaking-up of the Feast, ) The Shot Prov. ix. 18. The Fool and his Sport, Prov. xiv. 9.
17 Mystical Bedlam, Eccles. ix. 3.
(18. The Gallant Burden Isa. xxi. 11. f!9 The Sinner s Passing-Bell, ) [20. Physic from Heaven, V Jer. viii. 22. [Four.] 21 .) England s Sickness, /
22.) Heaven and Earth United, Dan. xii. 3.
VOL. II.
1. Sermons from the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles :
(1. The Star of Christ, Matt. ii. 1L
2. The Way Home, Matt. ii. 12.
3. The Good Politician Directed, Matt. x. 16.
4. The Black Saint, Matt. xii. 43.
5. The Good Leaven, Matt. xiii. 33.
(6. The Two Sous, Matt. xxi. 28.
7. Majesty in Misery, Matt, xxvii. 51. The Wolf and the Lambs, Luke x. 3.
The Cosmopolite, Luke xii. 20. The Fire of Contention, Luke xii. 49. The Barren Tree, Luke xiii. 7. Faith s Encouragement, Luke xvii. 19.
fie.
(ii. (12.
(13.) The Lost are Found, Luke xix. 10.
(14.) The White Devil, John xii. 6.
(15.) The Holy Choice, Acts i. 24.
(16.) A Visitation Sermon, Acts xv. 36.
2. The Soul s Sickness : A Discourse,
" Divine, Moral, and Physical."
VOL. III.
1. Sermons from the Epistles and Revelation. : The Three Divine Sisters, ICor. xiii. 18. The Temple, ~ 2 Cor. vi. 16. The City of Peace, 2 Cor. xiii. 11. The Bad Leaven, Gal. v. 9. Man s Seed-time and Harvest, Gal. vi. 7.
Spiritual Eye-salve, Eph. i. 18. The Saints Meeting, Eph. iv. 13. The Christian s Walk, ) Love s Copy, V Eph. v. 2. [Three.] A Crucifix, )
. . no.
11. A Divine Herbal,.. The Praise of Fertility
> Heb. vi. 7. [Three.] A Contemplation of the Herbs,; The Forest of Thorns,...) Heb vi 8 , [TWO.] The End of the Thorns, | The Happiness of the Church, Heb. xii. 22.
,... Semper Idem, Heb. xiii. 8.
18.) The Taming of the Tongue, James iii. 8.
19.) The Soul s Refuge, 1 Pet. iv. 19.
20.) The Spiritual Navigator, Rev. iv. 6.
21.) Presumption Running into Despair, Rev. vi. 16.
22.) Heaven-gate, Rev. xxii.21
2. Meditations upon Part of the Creed.
3. Bibliographical Notes.
4. Indices. The above, it is believed, include the whole of the Works of Adams,
except his Commentary on Second Peter, which, as having been re
cently republished under the accomplished editorship of Mr Sher
man, it has not been deemed expedient to include in the present
Series.
APPENDIX TO PROSPECTUS OF
III. RICHARD SIBBES, D.D., Master of Katherinc Hall, Cambridge, and Preacher at Gray s Inn, London. (7 VOLS.)
As Editor of Sibbes and Brooks in this Series, Mr Grosart submits the following!
analytical enumeration of their numerous Works to the public, and to the friends of I the Scheme. It is believed that the Lists will be found very much more full and accu-
j rate than any hitherto extant. But as the Works of neither have before been collected or edited, and as the books of the period are increasingly rare, it is possible that others, 1 by one or both, may have escaped notice. Mr Grosart will feel deeply obliged if a.
report of anything not enumerated, hoioever slight, by either Sibbes or Brooks, be sent him : and he begs respectfully to request the attention of lovers and collectors of Puiitan literature to his Notes and Queries in the present enumeration. In the following Lists the several Works are given in the chronological order of publication. With the
first volume of Sibbes will be furnished a classified arrangement of the contents of the
respective volumes. The same of Brooks, with the analysis of the second section of the Series. Besides the titles of the different Works, it was necessary in the enumera-
<
tion to specify also the separate details of Contents, because portions have been inserted
in Catalogues, and Biographical and Bibliographical books, as complete and independent Works (e.g., Catalogue of Williams Red Cross Street Library ; Lives of the Puritans, by Benjamin Brook, vol. ii., page 420 ; Watts Bibliotheca Britannica, &c. &c.) ; and the contents of the same Work vary very materially in different editions. Mr Grosart
solicits special attention to the Query underneath "Saint s Cordials," (II. (/3), 2d
edition.) Such careful analytical enumeration as is herein furnished exhibits likewise the astonishing variety and opulence, and, above all, the pervading spirituality of the Works. All communications in relation to Sibbes and Brooks, and Book -Wants at
page 16, may be addressed, Rev. Alexander B. Grosart, 1st Manse, Kinross.
Any information concerning the names of the "Dedications," as below, shall be acceptable.
I. Latin Verses in University Collections (1.) On death of Dr William Whitaker, 1595. (2.) On birth of James, Duke of York, 1633. Pointed out to Mr Grosart by Charles HenryCooper, Esq., the accomplished co-compiler, with his brother, of
" Athense Cantabri-
" Athense Oxonienses," but far surpassing it, even as edited by Dr Bliss, in the extent and thoroughness of its researches, always at first-hand, the lucid exhibition of results, and the scholarly mastery of its affluent materials.
gienses," a worthy companion to Wood s
II. (a) The Saint s Cordials. As they were delivered in sundry Sermons upon special occasions in the City of London and elsewhere. Published for the Church s good. London, printed for Robert Dawlman, dwelling at the Brazen Serpent in Paul s Churchyard. Folio [large], pp. [besides title] 453. There is no date in the general title supra; but the separate title-pages as undernoted all bear the year 1629. Woodcut in title-pages throughout of a burning "candlestick" within a border, with the motto "Prailucendo
" Uprightness hath boldness."
pereo," and below,
CONTENTS :
1. Phil. iv. 11-13,. ..The Art of Contentment: wherein is shewn That this art of contentment is a mystery. That God s children are carried, and know how to behave themselves in
variety of conditions, shewn in divers instances. How this hard lesson is learned. What infirmities are. The right use of them. That Christianity is a busy trade. The way how one is said to do all things. What it is to do things evangelically. When a Christian can do all things. Why he fails when he fails. Where his strength is. Lastly, The skill to fetch strength from Christ. London : Printed by Miles Flesher, for Robert Dolman [sic], in Paul s Church yard, at the sign of the Brazen Serpent. 1629. Title, and pp. 2-17.
2. Ps. xliii. 5, Discouragement s Recovery: wherein the soul, by reflection of the strength
of understanding, quarrelling with itself, is at length reduced and charged to do that which must and should be the true upshot of all
distempers. London : Printed in the year 1629. Title, and pp. 21-32.
8, 4. 1st Sermon, (Judgment s Reason: wherein that great question is decided, and the afflicted 1 Cor. xi. 30, 31 ; J satisfied "Why God sends so many crosses and troubles in this life, 2d do., 1 Cor. xi. ) both upon His best servants and those who are not yet brought into
30-32, ( the way of life." Ibid. Title, and pp. 35-50, 51-62.
NICHOL S SERIES OF STANDARD DIVINES. 5
5. 2 Tim. iv.17,13,...Experience Triumphing; or, The Saint s Safety: wherein is shewn how the comfort of former experiences of God s goodness and mercy do and ought [to] support and stay the soul for the expectation and assurance of deliverances and help for time to come. &c. Ibid. Title, and pp. 65-85.
/The Matchless Love and in-Being : wherein is shewn That we may be assured of God s love unto us. 6, 7. 1st Sermon, | Helps for weak Christians how to attain unto this lova. John xvii. 20; 2dl Helps how to know that we have it in us. do., John xvii. 26 } That Christ is in all believers,
I How to know that Christ is in us. How, in a seeming absence, He is discovered to be in the soul. V How to keep Christ there, and how to recover Him, being lost. Ibid. Title, and pp. 89-101, 103-113.
(latter clause),...
|.- ReforiIiation, in Four Sermons, vizi-
8 9 10 11 1st / Josiau i.Scl
1. The Tender Heart. I 3. The Art of Mourning. 2. The Art of Self-humbling. 4. The Peace-gathering Privilege : Wherein is shewn the turnings and windings of the soul in this great work of Reformation : and how the stout heart may so be brought low, as to be made tender, humble, and compassionately mournful, even to the comfort of a sweet peace-gathering assurance. Ibid. Title, and pp. 117-129, 131-141, 143-157, 159-171.
Sermon, 2Chron. xxxiv. 23 ; 2d and 3d do., ver. 27; 4th do., ver.
28,
12.Rom.viii.l5,lG,...The Witness of Salvation; or, God s Spirit witnessing with our spirits that we are the children of God : wherein is shewn What the spirit of bondage is. Why God suffers His children to be terrified therewith. The paralleling of the witnesses in heaven and earth. What the witness of our spirit is. How to discern it. The order of the witnesses. What the witness of God s Spirit is ; and, How to discern the truth thereof. Ibid. Title, and pp. 175-191.
13. 1 John iii. 3,....The Pattern of Purity : wherein is shewn What purity of heart is. The necessity and excellency thereof. The means had to purify ourselves. With divers other particulars concerning the same Ibid. Title, and pp. 195-204.
14, 15. Matt. v. 4, ...Spiritual Mourning: wherein is laid open Who are spiritual mourners, and what it is to mourn spiritually. That all godly mourning is attended with comfort. How spiritual mourning is known and discerned from other mournings. Together with the means to attain it, and the trial thereof in sundry instances, etc. Ibid. Title, and pp. 207-217, 219-231.
1C. Matt. vii. 7-10,. ..The Knot of Prayer Unloosed: wherein is shewn the conditions, limitations, qualities, companions, and attendants of prayer; the causes of the difficulties therein ; how to pray as we may be heard, nourishing and quickening our faith, &c. Ibid. Title, and pp. 235-253.
17. Cant. i. 5, C, The Church s Blackness: shewing
That the best of God s saints, whilst they are here, are in [an] imperfect
estate. That though our estate be here imperfect, yet we must not be discouraged. As also that Christians have beauty as well as blackness. And that there is a glory and excellency in the saints of God in the midst
of their deformities and debasements. Ibid. Title, and pp. 259-267.
18. 2Sarn.xix.34-3S, The Vanity of the Creature: wherein is set forth The decaying condition of all natural parts and worldly comforts. Together with the means how to attain an estate supernatural, to live
with God in Christ. Shewing who are the truly wise men in the world. With sundry helps and directions to stir up in Christians a longing desire
after that best home, &c. Ibid. Title, and pp. 271-281.
19. ICor. xL 28, 29,. .The Right Receiving : which shews Wherein unworthy receiving consists. What it is to eat judgment to oneself. The properties wherein we are to examine ourselves. Divers sacramental actions in receiving. The examination of the heart and affections ; and, What is to be done for trial of our estates in the matter of sanctincation, &o. Ibid. Title and pp. 285-297.
20. 2 Pet. i. 3, A Glimpse of Glory : wherein is shewn The excellency and necessity of a particular calling. What our calling to glory is. Divers particulars to ravish the soul in admiration of it, &c. Ibid. Title, and pp. 301-311.
O APPENDIX TO PROSPECTUS OF
21. Johnxi. 23, 24,.. The General Resurrection : declaring The manner, time, and certainty of our resurrection. In what estate our bodies shall rise again. Wherein the glory and excellency of the saints shall consist after thd resurrection, shewn in sundry particulars. Together -with the deplorable state of the wicked in that day, &c Ibid. Title, and pp. 315-330.
22. Mic.vii. 18-20,...The Matchless Mercy: wherein is shewn the excellency and wonder of Divine Mercy in pardoning and subduing of sin in us, with the reasons which may induce the soul to believe and apprehend the same Ibid. Title, and pp. 333-343.
23. John vi. 45, The Poor Doubting Christian Drawn unto Christ : wherein the main lets and.1 hindrances which keep men from coming to Christ are discovered and
:>
; removed, &c. &c. Ibid. Title, and pp. 347-366.
24. Isa. xi. 6-9, The Touchstone of Regeneration: wherein the undoubted and true signs of 1
regeneration are discovered, and the soul pointed to such a frame and
j temper of disposition, which having attained, it may be comforted. Ibid. Title, and pp. 369-376.
26. Matt. xxvi. 28,.. Sin s Antidote : wherein is shewn
"What sin is The misery of it How it binds over to condemnation How and in what sense it is said to be remitted How justice and mercy join in this act of remission of sins That all the benefits of the new covenant are given with remission of sins That it is possible to attain unto the knowledge that our sins are remitted Lastly, how this knowledge is attained by the Spirit s threefold conviction. Ibid. Title, and pp. 379-393.
(The Discreet Ploughman : wherein the fruitless vanity and needless carking 26. Isa. xxviii. J cares of God s children under the hand of God is reproved, and better 23-29, y directions given them what to do ; informing them for the time to come
; how to attain, a more speedy and easy end of their afflictions. Ibid. Title and pp. 397-405.
27, 28. Gal. ii. 20,:..The Life of Faith : wherein is shewn what this life of faith is; why faith hath so much attributed unto it; and how to live this life of faith in all the several passages of this life, &c. Ibid. Title, and pp. 409-421, 423-432, [misprinted 418.]
29. Gal. ii. 20, Salvation Applied : wherein is shewn the more special and peculiar work of faith in apprehending Christ ; the grounds thereof are shewn, how it is done; and, most of all, the knotty objections of the adversaries answered, &c. Ibid. Title, and pp. 423-153.
II. (/3) The Saint s Cordials ; delivered in sundry Sermons at Gray s Inn and in the City of London. Whereunto is now added, The Saint s Safety in Evil Times, preached in Cambridge upon special occasions. By Richard Sibbs, D.D., late Master of Katherine Hall, in Cambridge, and Preacher at Gray s Inn. London, printed by N. I. F. for Henry Overton, and are to be sold at the entering in of Pope s Head Alley, out of Lombard Street. 1637. Folio [small] General Title, supra the Titles, Texts, and Doctrines of the several Sermons, pp. 8 [unpaged], and pp. 395. Woodcut in general title-page of
" Death, or Time with his Scythe," and motto,
" Virtus retundit sola aciem hanc," and beneath, Ps. Ixxiii. 26.
This (the 2d) edition of "The Saint s Cordials" does not contain Nos. 2 nor 12 to 26 of the 1st edition. ITo. 23,
" The Poor Doubting Chris
tian," is the well-known and precious little Treatise by Thomas Hooker ; and Mr Grosart is anxious to trace the others subsequently omitted to their respective authors. The omission of above would seem to indicate that either Sibbes had disavowed them, (the 1st edition of
"The Saint s Cordials" having apparently been published from notes without his sanction,) or that they were the productions of others. Mr Grosart will take it kind if he is favoured with any information con
cerning the omitted Sermons, in order that nothing not by Sibbes may be included in his Works, and at the same time nothing really by him excluded. It may be stated that of the omitted Sermons the whole, ex
cept Uos. 13, 17, and 23 (Hooker s), are ascribed to Sibbes in that valu able and authoritative compilation, based on Vernulius, by Osborne and
" The Catalogue of our English Writers of the Old and New Tes tament, either in whole or in part : whether Commentators, Elucida-
Crowe,
tors, Annotators, Expositors, at large, or in single Sermons." Our references are to "the second impression, corrected and enlarged, 1668," 12mo, Special attention is therefore invited to tracing Nos. 13 and 17. Nos. 3 and 4 of the 1st edition are in the 2d entitled The Art of Self-
judging. No, 5 of the 1st edition, from 2 Tim. iv. 17, 18, has its text changed in the 2d to 1 Tim. iv. 10, and its title to
" The Danger of Backsliding," evidently because of the other Sermons entitled
" The
NICHOL S SEEIES OF STANDARD DIVINES. 7
" The Saint s
Saint s Safety." Ncs. 6 and 7 in the 1st edition are called
" The Saint s Befreshing," in the 2d, and there
Assurance," and No. 11
are other similar minute alterations. The nine following Sermons are
not contained in the 1st edition.
1. Matt, xxvii. 46,... Christ s Sufferings for Man s Sin.
f f5,. -. JV irf The Saint>s Safetv in Evil Times - 3. 1 Inn. iv. I/, 18,) 4. Phil. i. 23,24, Christ is Best.
The above were previously published. See under IV. (a.) TD t r IT TO (The Chttrch s Visitation. 5. 6. 1 Pet. iv. 17-19, -JThe Ungodly
.s Misery.
7. 1 Pet. iv. 18 Difficulty of Salvation.
8, 9. IPet. iv. 19 The Saint s Hiding-place.
The above were previously published. See under V.
Besides the above exclusions, and additions, and changes noted, the
arrangement of the 2d edition differs from the 1st, which, however,
it is not necessary to notice here in detail. With the last volume
of the Works will be given a Bibliographical List of Editions, in which
all such minutiae will be noticed.
" appeared in 1658. "London, printed by M. S. for
" The Saint s Cordials
II. (y) A third edition of
Henry Cripps, and are to be sold at the entering in of Pope s Head Alley, out of Lum-
" Folio [small] General Title the Texts, &c. , pp. 8 [unpaged] and pp.
bard Street.
395. This is much the finest book, and contains the same Sermons with the second,
edition, but with some noticeable verbal changes.
III. (a) The Bruised Reed and Smoking Flax. Some Sermons contracted out of the Twelfth of
Matthew ver. 20, at the desire and for the good of weaker Christians. By B. Si^es, D.D. Zech. iv. 10. London, printed for B. Dawlman, dwelling at the feign ot the
Brazen Serpent, in Paul s Churchyard. 1630. 18mo. Title Dedication, pp. 17 [un
paged] To the Christian Beader, pp. 20 [unpaged] Table of the Contents, pp. y
[unpaged] and pp. 347. This is the first edition.
" Sir Horatio Vere, Knt., Lord Vere of Tilbury, &c., and Lady Mary Vere."
Dedicated to
III. (3) 3d Edition. Pp. 392 Title, Ded., &c., 27 leaves Table at end, 5 leaves. 18mo. 1631.
III. (y) 5th Edition, corrected. ISmo. 1C35.
III. (o) 6th Edition, do. do. 1638.
III. (e) 6th Edition [so-called], corrected, and divided into Chapters. 18mo. 1658.
Wanted, the 2d, 3d, and 4th editions of "The Bruised Keed;" also any
early editions subsequent to 1658, supra.
IV (a) The Saint s Safety in Evil Times; delivered at St Mary s, in Cambridge, the 5th o
November, upon occasion of the Powder-Plot. Whereunto is annexed a Passion-Ser
mon, preached at Me of Enjoying Christ, 1 ampton, together w ~ gentleman. By R. Sibbes, D.D., Master of Katherine Hall, m Cambridge, and
Preacher at Gray s Inn, London. London, printed by M. Flesher for B. Dawlman, at
the Brazen Serpent, in Paul s Churchyard. 1633. 12mo, pp. 3C2 Title 1st Ser
" Christ is Best, pp. 177-239
mon, "The Saint s Safety," pp. 1-75, and 79-173
"Christ s Sufferings for Man s Sin," pp. 243-302.
Information concerning Sherland acceptable.
IV. (8) Another edition of these Sermons was published in 1634, and they were included [see
under II. 8 and yl in "The Saint s Cordials," 2d and 3d editions. 8 and y]
Suffer for ChrisTf aiTd~directmg them how to commit themselves and V The hurch e Visitation : discovering the many difficulties and trials of God s Saints on
ati<
earth; shewing wherein the fountain of their happiness consists; arming Christians
" is here called The
[see" "under II. (8) ;] but "The Saint s Hiding-place
Cordials
"
Saint s Safety in Evil Times." Title, pp. 240-Table pp. 20 [unpaged.] IV. and V.
are sometimes found together, and the Table is adapted to both. The edition of 1634
of IV. [see IV. (8) ] was merely a re-issue with new title-page, having V. appended.
VI. (a) The Soul s Conflict with itself and Victorie over itself by Faith : A Treatise of the in
ward disquictments of distressed spirits, with comfortable remedies to establish them Bv R Sibbs [as before.] Printed at London [as before.] 1635. 12mo. Title-
Dedication, p. 1 To the Christian Reader, pp. 21 Treatise, pp. 728 Table, pp. 18.
The above is the original edition as issued by Sibbes himselfIt is dis
tinguished from the next, VI. (8), by spelling "Victorie" instead of
"Victory," in title-page.
APPENDIX TO PROSPECTUS OF
i M Edition, witJiout being so marked, also 1635, 12mo.
VI. (/3
VI. (y) 2d Edition, so entitled, likewise 1635, 12mo. The Verses by Benlowes and Quarles, in f honour of Sibbes, first appeared in this edition. A very curious controversy is suspended upon certain changes from the
original edition, VI. (a.) Patrick, in that virulent little book of his called "The Friendly Debate," (2d Part, 12mo, 1669,) charges the Puritans with falsification of some passages, and denies that Second
Edition" was marked on any title-page of the alleged falsified edition. A copy of "The Soul s Conflict" so marked is in Trinity College Library, Dublin. The whole matter shall be duly discussed in its place. Mr
Grosart has to acknowledge the kindness of Mr Siegfried of Trinity in favouring him with collation of VI. (y.)
VI. () 2d Edition. 1636, 12mo. This must not be confounded with VI. (y), being a bond fide new edition. It contributes an element to the controversy supra.
VI. (i) 3d Edition. 1636, 12mo. Neither must this edition, also of 1636, be confounded with VI.
(), being equally a bond fide new book.
VI. () 4th Edition. 1638, 12mo.
VI. (77) 5th Edition. 1658, 12mo.
Wanted, VI. (y), and any early editions subsequent to 1658 [VI. (17).] Exact
collations of above early editions will be given in the Bibliographical
List in last volume of Works.
VII. (a) Two Sermons upon the First Words of Christ s Last Sermon, John xiv. 1., being also the Last Sermons of Eichard Sibbs, D.D., (preached to the Honourable Society of Gray s Inn, June 21st and 2Sth, 1635,) who, the next Lord s day following, died, and rested from all his labours. London, printed by Thomas Harper for Lawrence Chapman, and are to be sold at his shop in Holbom, at Chancery-lane end. 1636. ito. Pp. 69. This
is the first edition.
VII. (/3) 2d Edition. 4to. 1636. Title and Dedication, pp. 2 The Author s Prayer before his Sermon, pp. 2 [unpaged] and pp. 65.
VII. (y) 3d Edition. 4to. 1637. [unpaged] and pp. 103.
" The Fountain Sealed," [see X. (a),] but with separate pagination. Title Dedication Prayer, pp. 11.
VII. () 4th Edition. ISmo. 1638. This is frequently appended to
Wanted, 1st and 3d editions.
VIII. (a) The Spiritual Man s Aim, guiding a Christian in his affections and actions through the
sundry passages of this life, so that God s glory and his salvation may be the main end of all. By the faithful and reverend divine, R. Sibbes, D.D., and sometime Preacher to the Honourable Society of Gray s Inn. Published by Tfhornas] G [oodwin] and P [hilip] N [ye]. London, printed by E. G. for John Rothwell, and are to be sold at the Sun, in Paul s Churchyard. 1637. 18mo. Title and pp. 1-92 Table, pp. 6 and "License," p. 1 [unpaged,] Text, 1 Cor. vii. 29-31. Portrait by Marshall,
VIII. (/3) 3d Edition. 1638.
VIII. (y} 4th Edition. 1656. (See XXXIV.)
Wanted, 2d and 3d editions.
IX. (a) The Christian s Portion : wherein is unfolded the unsearchable Riches he hath by his in
terest in Christ, whom enjoying, he possesseth. all things else. By R. Sibbs, D.D., and Preacher to the Honourable Society of Gray s Inn, and Master of Catherine Hall
in Cambridge. Published by T. G. and P. N. [See VIII. (a).] London, printed by John Norton, [as before.] 1639. ISrno. Title and pp. 67 "License," p. 1. Text, 1 Cor. iii. 21-23.
IX. (/3) The Christian s Portion ; or, The Charter of a Christian, (so styled by the reverend Author : wherein are laid open those unsearchable riches and privileges he hath by his interest in Christ, whom enjoying, he possesseth all things else. By the reverend divine, R. Sibbs, D.D., [as before.] Corrected and enlarged. Published, [as before.] London, printed by J. O., [as before.] 1638. ISmo. Title The Epistle to the Reader, pp. 14, [unpaged,] by J[eremiah] B [urroughs] Table, pp. 8 and pp. 185.
It will be seen that this 2d edition is greatly enlarged, besides the de
lightful "Epistle" by good Burroughs.
X. (a) A Fountain Sealed ; or, The Duty of the Scaled to the Spirit, and the Work of the Spirit in
Sealing : wherein many things are handled about the Holy Spirit, and grieving of it; as also of assurance and sealing, what it is, the privileges and degrees of it, with the
signs to discern and means to preserve it; being the substance of divers Sermons preached at Gray s Inn. By that reverend divine, Richard Sibbes, D.D., and some time Preacher to that Honourable Society. London, printed [as before, VII. (a).]
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1637. ISmo. Title Dedication, pp. 7 The Contents, pp. 11, and pp. 252 Text, Eph. iv. 30 Errors to be corrected, &c., a page before Treatise. This is the first
edition.
X. (/3) 3d Edition, with, beautiful miniature portrait, introduced in engraved title-page by
Marshall.
Wanted, 2d edition.
XI. (a) Divine Meditations and Holy Contemplations. By that reverend divine, R. Sibbes, D.D., Master of Catherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes Preacher of Gray s Inn in London. London printed by Tho. Cotes for John Crooke and Richard Sergier, and are to be
sold at the sign of the Grayhound in Paul s Churchyard. 1638. ISmo. Fine engraved
title-page prefixed. Title To the Christian Reader, pp. 20, [unpaged], by E[zekiel| C [ulverwell] and pp. 274.
XI. (3) 2d Edition. 1651, ISmo.
XI. (y) 3d Edition, corrected. 1658, ISmo.
Wanted, 2d edition.
XII LMit from Heaven discovering the Fountain Opened, [1 Tim. iii. 16 ;] Augels Acclama
tions, [Luke ii. 13, 14;] Church s Riches, [2 Cor. viii. 9;] and Rich Poverty, [Zeph. iii.
12. J In four Treatises. By the late learned and reverend divine [as before.] Published
according to the Author s own appointment, subscribed with his hand to prevent im-
London, printed by C. Purstow for N. Bourne, at the Royal Exchange, and D. Hartford, at the Gilt Bible, in Queen s-head Alley, in Paternoster Row. _163S. perfect copies. and D. Hartfoi-, , _
4to. Title Dedication, pp. 5, signed John Sedgwick To the Reader, pp. 5, signed A|rthur] Jackson Contents, pp. 4, [all unpaged.] "The Fountain Opened" and
" The Church s Riches by Christ s Poverty, and
" are separately paged, 1-297; and
" Angels Acclamations
" The Rich Poverty ; or, The Poor Man s Riches," p. 1-157. Table for both at close, pp. 13, [unpaged.]
XIII. The Riches of Mercy: in two Treatises. (1.) Lydia s Conversion, [Acts xvi. 14, seq.] (2.) A Rescue from Death, with a Return of Praise, [Ps. cvii. 17, seq.] ISmo. London,
[as before.] 1638. Pp. 108, and Table, [unpaged,] pp. 15, and pp. 146, and
" License."
Portrait.
XIV. Yea and Amen ; or, Precious Promises and Privileges spiritually unfolded in their nature and use, driving at the assurance and establishing of weak believers. By R. Sibbes,
D.D., [as before.] Reviewed by himself in his lifetime, and since perused by T. G. and P. N. London, printed by R. Bishop for R. Dawlrnan, and are to be sold by Humphrey Morley, at the Prince s Arms in Paul s Churchyard. 1638. ISmo. [Text 2 Cor. i. 19-23 of "Precious Promises," and Rom. viii. 28 of "The Privileges of
Believers."] Pp. 429, [1-215 and 217-429.] Portrait.
XV. (a) The Saint s Privilege ; or, A Christian s Constant Advocate : containing a short but most
sweet direction for every true Christian to walk comfortably through this valley of
tears By the faithful, [as before.] London, printed by G. M. for George Edwards,
dwelling in Green Arbour, at the sign of the Angel. 1638. ISmo. Title Table, pp. 6
License Text, John xvi. S-10 pp. 47. Portrait.
XV. (/3) 2d Edition. 1638, 4to. Appended to XXIII. (a) XV. (y) 3d Edition. 1641, 4to. (/3) XV. (8) 4th Edition. 1(750. 4to. (y) XVI The Bride s Longing for her Bridegroom s Second Coming : A Sermon Preached at the Funeral of the Right Worshipful Sir Thomas Crew, Knight, Sergeant-at-Law to his
Majesty. By the late learned and reverend divine, Rich. Sibs, D.D. London, printed bv E P. for G. Edwards, at the sign of the Augel in Green Arbour. 1638. 18mo.
Title To the Reader, [unpaged,] pp. 12, by G[corge] H[ughes] The Contents, pp. 7
[unpaged} Text, Rev. xxii. 20 pp. 138 License. Any information concerning Crew will oblige.
XVII Two Sermons, preached by that faithful and reverend divine, Richard Sibbes, D.D., and
sometimes Preacher to the Honourable Society of Gray s Inn, and Master of Catherine
Hall in Cambridge. Printed at London by T. Cotes; and are to be sold by Andr. Kembo
at his shop at S. Margaret s Hill in Southwark. 1638. ISmo. Title and License-
" The Spouse her Earnest Desire after
Dedication, sirmed R. T. [Who was this?] (1.)
" The Power of Christ s Resurrection," Col. iii. 1.
Christ her Husband," Cant. i. 2 ; (2.)
Pp. 83. Dedicated to
" Sir John Howland, Knt." (Who 1)
XVIII. A Glance of Heaven ; or, A Precious Taste of a Glorious Feast : wherein thou mayest taste and see those things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. By R. Sibs,
D.I)., [as before.] London, printed by E. G. for J. R. ; and arc to be sold by Henry Overton, [as before.] 1638. ISmo. Engraved Frontispiece, by Marshall Title To the Christian Reader, pp. 7, [unpaged,] by L. Seaman Table, pp. 12 [unpaged | Text, 2 Cor. ii. 9 Secondary Title, "Hidden Secrets Revealed by the Gospel"
I-III., pp. 211; and then Sermon IV., pp. 59.
XIX. The Saint s Comforts, being the substance of divers Sermons preached on Ps. cxxx., the
beginning ; The Saint s Happiness, on Ps. Ixxiii. 28 ; The Rich Pearl, on Matt. xiii.
45, 46 ; The Success of the Gospel, on Luke vii. 34, 35 ; Mary s Choice, on Luke x. 38-40, By a Reverend Divine now with God. Printed at London by Thos. Cotes, and are to be sold by Peter Cole at the sign of the Glove in Cornhill, near the Exchange. 1638. 12mo. Title Contents of the Sermons upon Ps. cxxx., pp. 113.
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XXXIII. A Beamed Commentary or Exposition upon the First Chapter of tho Second Epistle of
6 Corinthians; being the substance of many Sermons formerly preached at Gray s Inn, London. By that reverend and judicious divine [as before 1 Published ic good and benefit of the Church of Christ, by Tho Mantou e
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- 3 C^paged,] by Manton-Commentarf, pp. 1-551-Alpliabetical Table, pp. IS, [unpaged.] Fine Portrait, in the style of Hollar. XXXIV. A Learned Commentary or Exposition upon the Fourth Chapter of the Second Epistle of St Paul to the Corinthians. To which is added 1. A Conference between Christ and Mary after His Resurrection, [John xx. 16.] 2. The Spiritual Man s Aim [See VIII (a )~| 8. Emmanuel, or Miracle of Miracles, [See XX. (a.)] Published for the advantage o those that have them not; others may have the Commentary alone By that Fa atthe Fountain in Cheapsie imeon Ash, Ja.
XXXV. Antidotum contra Naufragium Fidei et Bonae Conscientise, Concio Latine habita id ^ 9 die ct bris 1027 Authore Rich Pneside. Londini, Excudebat J. G. pro
A copy of this Concio wished much and immediately by Mr Grosart. Note-That, excepting the additional editions noticed under the several Books all that Mr Grosart requires to complete his set of the original early editions of the Works of Sibbes are the following :-
1. The Saint s Comforts. 1638, 12mo. [See XIX 1 2. The Spiritual Favourite. 1640, ISmo. [See XXVIII 1 3. Consolatory Letter. 1641, 4to. [SeeXXX.l 4. Concio. 1657, 18mo. [See XXXV. J He begs very respectfully to express a hope that any one possessing one
>r more or all of these shall kindly favour him with at least the use of them. In no public or private library, it is believed, is there anything approaching such a complete collection of Sibbes (and Brooks)
^ as in Mr Grosart s library. He is consequently all the more anxious to supply his few wants, and earnestly invites assistance of the friends of the Scheme.
BOOKS WITH PREFACE OR INTRODUCTION BY SIBBES.
1. (a) Bayne (Paul). Commentary on 1st chapter of Ephesians, handling the Contro versy of Predestination. 1618, 4to. Copy of this wanted.
1. (/3) Bayne (Paul). The Completed Commentary. 1647, folio. 2. Scudder (Henry). Key of Heaven, the Lord s I raver Opened, &c 1620 ISmo S )- Saint>S Portion; or The ^evv Covenant 1629; 4to [With
" Breastplate of Faith and Love. 1630, 4to. [With Davenport 1 Saints Daily Exercise. 1630, 4to. [With Davenport ]
8. Capci (Richard) on Temptations. 1633, ISmo 9. Ball (John). Treatise of Faith. 1632, 4to. 10. 0PHNOIK02: The House of Mourning Furnished. Contains Funeral
" Sermons by Sibbes, enumerated supra. 1672, folio. Mr Grosart will be obliged by being informed of any other Books containing Preface or Introduction by Sibbes
; and he shall also be elad to have any more modern editions of any of his works reported The onlv attempt at a collected edition of Sibbes Works is the following- "The Works of the Eeverend Richard Sibbs, D.D , late Master of Catherine Hall in the University of Oxford, and Preacher of Gray s Inn London. To which is prefixed a short Memoir of the Author s Life 3 vols., 8vo. Aberdeen: Printed by J. Chalmers & Co., for W. Baynes, 54 Paternoster Bow, London. 1812." This, which purports to be the entire Works of Sibbes, contains a very small moiety viz., III., VI., vlll. to XIII., XXIV., (except Sermon 11,) and XXXI. Besides being
NICHOL S SERIES OF STANDARD DIVINES. 13
thus incomplete, it is further mutilated of the Prefaces, Dedications,
&c., and is most incorrectly printed, and on wretched paper.
Mr Grosart possesses a brief but valuable MS. "Memoir" of Sibbes by a,
contemporary ; and has besides elicited various interesting new details ;
but he shall further be grateful to receive any communication expisca-
tory of either his Life or Works.
IV. THOMAS BROOKS. (6 VOLS.)
Any information concerning the names of the "Dedications" as below
shall be very acceptable. asffiaeggs3aa!S!8&15s
: a Sermon before the House of Commons
II God s Delight in the Progress of the Upright
at their Monthly Fast, December 26, 1648. 4to. London. 1649.
rnoij, pp. 23. Text, Isaiah x. 6.
IV. (a) Precious Remedies against Satan s Devices; or Salve or all Me^^ o
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Table, pp. 12 Errata, 1 page Treatise, pp. 1-439. Text, - (
IV (&) 2d Edition, enlarged. 1653, 12mo. KM Another, 1001, 12mo.-IV. (5) Another, 1069, 12mo.-IV. (*) 7th Edition. 1671.-
IV. (0 8th Edition. 1676. -IV. (77) 9th Edition. 1682.
Wanted, IV- (0), and any editions of "Precious Kemedies" down to 1680-
-A Short Preamble, &c., to the honourable Committee, pp. 8 [all unpagedl-Quenes,
VI M*He!ven on Earth ; or, ASerious Discourse touching a Well-grounded Assurance of men a n W
p. ouo.
VI. (/3) 2d Edition. 1657.-VI. (y) Another Edition. 1064.
Wanted, VI. (/3) and (7), and any subsequent editions.
14 APPENDIX TO PROSPECTUS OF
VII. (a) AvetLxvlacTTOi TT\OVTOI, TOV XpKrrov. The Unsearchable Riches of Christ; or, 3 Meat for Strong Men, and Milk for Babes, held forth in Twenty-two Sermons from . Eph. iii. 8. By Thomas Brookes, [as before.] London, [as before.] 1655. 4to. Title Dedication Contents To Christian Reader, pp. 17 Books published by Han
cock, pp. 2 [all unpaged] Treatise, pp. 328.
VII. (0) 2d Edition. 1657. VII. (-y) 3d Edition. 1661.
VIII. (a) A String of Pearls ; or, The Best Things Reserved till Last, discovered in a Sermon preached
in London, June 8, 1657, at the funeral of (that triumphant saint) Mrs Mary Blake, late wife to (his worthy friend) Mr Nicholas Blake, merchant ; with an Elegy on her death. By Thomas Brooks, (her much endeared friend, spiritual father, pastor, and brother in the fellowship of the Gospel, and) Preacher of the Word at Margaret s, New Fish Street. London, [as before.] 1657. 12mo. Title Dedication, pp. 5-10 Treatise, pp. 15-172 Elegy, pp. 3 Table, pp. 4 with Errata Books printed, pp. 3. The run ning title furnished by the publisher, for pasting on back, in binding of this the first
" Mr Brooks his Chain of Pearls." Dedicated to "Mr Nicholas Blake, merchant, and Mrs Martha Matthews, his wife."
Edition, is
VIII. (j3) 2d Edition, corrected. 1660, 18mo.VIII. (y) 14th Edition. 1703, 18mo.
"Wanted, any edition intervening 1660-1703, and subsequent ; also any of the surreptitious editions on which the Publisher cf Brooks animadverts in advertisements.
IX. A Believer s Last Day is his Best Day; a Sermon preached at the Funeral of Mrs Martha
Randall, at Christ s Church, London, June 28, 1651. By Thomas Brooks, [as before.] London, [as before.] 12mo. Title Dedication, pp. 11 Sermon, pp. 33 with notice of misprints Books printed, pp. 3. Dedicated to "Mr John Russell, and Mrs Martha, his wife, and Mr Thomas Eandall." (Who ?)
X. (a) Apples of Gold for Young Men and "Women, and a Crown of Glory for Old Men and Women ;
or, The Happiness of being Good Betimes, and the Honour of being an Old Disciple, clearly and fully discovered, and closely and faithfully applied ; also, the Young Man s Objections Answered, and the Old Man s Doubts Resolved. By Thomas Brooks, [as before.] 3d Edition, corrected. London, [as before.] 1660, ISmo.
X. ()3) 7th Edition. 1667. X. (y) 17th Edition. 1693.
Wanted, 1st and 2d editions, and any others not enumerated. XL The Crown and Glory of Christianity; or, Holiness the only way to Happiness, dis covered in Fifty-eight Sermons, from Hebrews xii. 14, where you have the necessity, excellency, rarity, beauty, and glory of holiness set forth, with the resolution of many weighty questions and cases; also motives and means to perfect holiness ; with many other things of very high and great importance to all the sons and daughters of men that had rather be blessed than cursed, saved than damned. By Thomas Brooks, late Preacher of the Gospel at Margaret s, New Fish Street, and still Preacher of the Word in London, and Pastor of a congregation there. London, printed for H. Crips, J. Sims, and H. Mortlock, and are to be sold at their shops at the entrance into Pope s-head Alley, out of Lumbard Street, and at the sign of the Cross-keys, and at the Phoenix, in St Paul s Churchyard, near the little north door. 1626. 4to. TitleDedication, pp. 57 [unpaged} Treatise, pp. 665 Books sold, &c., pp. 3 Table, pp. 16.
XII. (a) An Ark for all God s Noahs in a Gloomy Stormy Day ; or, The Best Wine Reserved till Last ; or, The Transcendent Excellency of a Believer s Portion above all Earthly Por tions whatever : discovered in several Sermons, which may be of singular use at all times, but especially in these breaking times, wherein many have and many daily do break for more than their all, and wherein many thousands are turned out of all, &c. By Thomas Brooks [as in XL] London [as in IV. (a).] 1662. 12mo. Title Dedica
tion, pp. 33. The running title of the Treatise is "A Matchless Portion." Text, Lam. iii. 24. Pp. 457 Table, pp. 15 Books printed, pp. 18.
XII. (|3) Another Edition. 1666, 12mo. This wanted, and any other editions.
XIII. The Privy Key of Heaven ; or, Twenty Arguments for Closet Prayer, in a select discourse
on that subject: with the resolution of several considerable questions; the main ob
jections also against closet-prayer are here answered; cautions propounded, and the
point improved ; with several other things of no small importance in respect of the internal and eternal welfare of the Christian reader : with twenty special lessons (in the Epistle Dedicatory to some afflicted friends) that we are to learn by that severe
rod, the pestilence, that now rageth in the midst of us. By Thomas Brooks, Minister of the Gospel. London, [as before.] 1665. 12mo. Title Epistle Dedicatory, pp., 94 To the Reader, pp. 4 Books printed, pp. 8 [all unpaged] Text, Matt. vi. 6 pp. 477
Errata, 1 page Table, pp. 16. Dedicated to
" Mrs Elizabeth Erinkwater, Mrs Susan Bell, Mrs Hannah Bourne, Mrs Mary Taylor, Mrs Anne White, Mrs Elizabeth Juxon, Mrs Bebecah Juxon, Mrs Mary Baxter, Mrs Deborah Shepherd, Mrs Anne demons, Mrs Mary Stonier, Mrs Anne Snell, Mrs Anne Ellis, Mrs Mar
garet Cutler, Mrs Patient Cartwright, Mrs Mary Shaw, Mrs Philip Garret, Mrs Margaret Winfield, Mrs Hannah Pippet, Mrs Mary Charier, Mrs Mary Scot, Mrs Catherine Usher, with their husbands, &c." It is almost hopeless at this distant date to recover any memorials of these
NICHOL S SERIES OF STANDARD DIVINES, 15
"mothers in Israel," but Mr Grosart occupies the necessary space in
case more or fewer may be known to family genealogists. XIV. A Ilcavenly Cordial for all that have had, or have escaped the Plague. 1666, 12mo.
XV. (a) The Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod : -with Sovereign Antidotes against the most
Miserable Exigents ; or, A Christian with an olive-leaf in his mouth when he is under the greatest afflictions, the sharpest and sorest trials and troubles, the saddest and darkest providences and changes: with answers to divers questions and objections that are of greatest importance, all tending to win and work souls to be still, quiet, calm, and silent under all changes that have or may pass upon them in this world, &c By Thomas Brooks late Preacher of the Word at Sc Margaret s, New Fish Street, London. London, [as before. 1 1669. 12mo. Title Dedication, pp. 20 [unpaged} Text, Ps. xxxix. 9 pp. 372 Table, pp. 4 Books printed, pp. 8.
XV. (/3) 8th Edition. 1684, ISmo. Corrected.
Wanted, any of the early editions. This Treatise is sometimes called
" The Silent Christian."
XVI. A Cabinet of Choice Jewels ; or, A Box of Precious Ointment : being a plain discovery of
or what men are worth for eternity, and how tis like to go with them in another world. Here is also a clear and large discovery of the several rounds in Jacob s
ladder, that no hypocrite vmder heaven can climb up to. Here are also such close,
piercing, distinguishing, and discovering evidences as will reach and suit those Chris
tians who are highest in grace and spiritual enjoyments; and here are many evi dences which are suited to the capacities and experiences of the weakest Christians in Christ s school ; and here Christians may see as in a glass what a sober use and improvement they ought to make of their evidences for heaven, and how, in the use
of their gracious evidence, they ought to live first, upon the free grace of God ;
secondly, upon the mediatory righteousness of Christ ; thirdly, upon the covenant
of grace; with several other points of grand importance, &c. By Thomas Brooks [as XV. (a).l London, printed [as before, and added] at his shop in Bishopsgate Street, near Great St Helen s. 1669. 4to. Title Dedication, pp. 26 Contents, pp. 9 Errata,
1 page Treatise, pp. 390 Books printed, pp. 4.
Dedicated to "Sir John Frederick, Kt, and lady Mary Frederick; and to Mr Nathaniel Herne, and Mrs Judith, his wife." (Who ?)
XVII. London s Lamentations ; or, A Serious Discourse concerning that late Fiery Dispensation that turned our (once renowned) city into a ruinous heap. Also, the several lessons that are incumbent upon those whoso houses have escaped the consuming flames. By Thomas Brooks, late Preacher of the Word at St Margaret s, New Fish Street, where that fatal fire first began that turned London into a ruinous heap. London
[as before, and added] and at the sign of the Peacock in Chancery Lane. 1670. 4to.
Title Dedication, pp. 13 Verses, 1 page Table, pp. 14 Text, Isaiah xlii. 24, 25
pp. 168 and pp. 271.
" Sir Wm. Turner, Knt., lord Mayor of London." (Who ?)
Dedicated to
XVIII. Golden Key to open Hidden Treasures ; or, Several Great Points that refer to the Saints
present Blessedness and their future Happiness, with the resolution of several import ant questions. Here you have also the active and passive obedience of Christ vindi cated and improved, against men of corrupt minds, &c.. who boldly, in pulpit and
press, contend against those glorious truths of the Gospel. You have, farther, eleven serious singular pleas that all sincere Christians may safely and groundcdly make to those ten Scriptures in the Old and New Testament that speak of the general judg ment, and of that particular judgment that must certainly pass upon them all im mediately after death. The Godhead and manhood of Christ is here largely proved and improved against all gaiusayers, by what names and titles soever they are dis
tinguished and known among us several things concerning hell and hellish torments
opened, cleared, and improved against all Atheists, and all others that boldly assert that there is no hell but what is in us. Some other points of importance are here cleared and opened, which other Authors (so far as the Author hath read) have passed over them in great silence, all tending to the confirmation of the strong, and support, peace, comfort, settlement, and satisfaction of poor, weak, doubting, trembling, stag gering Christians. By Thos. Brooks [as before.] London, printed for Dorman New man at the King s Arms, in the Poultry, and at the Ship and Anchor at the Bridge-
foot, on Southwark-side. 1675. 4to. Title Dedication, pp. 14 To the Reader, pp. 5
Advt., 1 page [all unpaged] Treatise, pp. 380 Table, pp. 15 Errata, 1 page. XIX. Paradise Opened ; or, The Secrets, Mysteries, and Rarities of Divine Love, of Infinite Wisdom, and of Wonderful Counsel laid open to public view. Also the Covenant of
Grace, and the high and glorious Transactions of the Father and the Son in the Cove nant of Redemption, opened and improred at large, with the resolution of divers im
portant questions and cases concerning both Covenants. You have further several
singular pleas [as in XVIII., down to
immediately,"] with some other points of high importance that tend to the peace, comfort, settlement,
death," but leaving out
"
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and satisfaction of all serious, sincere Christians. To which is added a sober and serious Discourse about the favourable, signal, and eminent presence of the Lord with His people in their greatest troubles, deepest distresses, and most deadly dangers. Being the second and last part of the Golden Key. By Thomas Brooks [as before.] London [as XVIII.] 1675. 4to. Title Dedication, pp. 31 Errata, 1 page A general Epistle to all suffering Saints, pp. 37 Some Words of Counsel to a dear Friend, pp. 11
[all unpaged] Treatises, pp. 104 and pp. 223 Table, pp. 15 Books sold, pp. 8 [unpaged.]
Dedicated to Sir John More, Knt,, and Alderman of London, and Lady Mary
More. (Who?)
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XX. Brooks "Farewell Sermon" in 1662 is contained in the "Collection," 1663, 4to, pp. 254-265.
The List supra, as in the case of Sibbes, will be found much more copious
and accurate than any yet published ; but Mr Grosart feels specially desirous to be informed of others that may have eluded his researches, This is the more probable in relation to Brooks, as hitherto no enume ration of his Works (unlike Sibbes ) at all complete has been given any where. Nos. I., "Funeral Sermon of Colonel Rainsborough," III,
"Thanksgiving Sermon," and XIV., "Heavenly Cordial," are all that are wanting to complete his set of Brooks Works. These, and the
early editions of other Books indicated, he shall be very grateful to be favoured with; and he ventures here also to solicit the kind aid of Puritan-collectors.
BOOKS WITH PREFACE OR INTRODUCTION BY BROOKS.
1. The Works of Dr Thomas Taylor. 1653, folio.
2. Altum Silentium ; or, Silence the Duty of Saints, &c., by John Durant. 1659, 12mo. 3. The Gospel Treasury Opened, by John Everard, D.D. 1659, 12mo. 2d edit., 1679. 4. The Legacy of a Dying Mother to her Mourning Children : being the Experience of t Mrs Susannah Bell, who died March 13, 1672, with an
" Epistle Dedicatory" by ThomaB Brooks, Minister of the Gospel. London, 1673, 12mo.
Nos. 2 and 4 wished immediately.
THE FOLLOWING ARE ILLUSTRATIVE :
1. Funeral Sermon of Mrs Brooks Strength in Weakness, &c. 1676, 4to. 2. Funeral Sermon of Thomas Brooks, by John Reeve. 1680, 4to. Both of these wished.
BOOK-WANTS.
1. Airay (Henry). The Just and Necessary Apology touching his Suit-in-Law for the Rectory of
Charleton in Otmore, Oxfordshire. 1621, Svo. With the Appendix. 2. ,, Treatise against Bowing at Name of Jesus. 3. Bernard (Richard). The Bible-Battles. 1629, 12mo. 4. Bloyse (Wm.). Meditations on the 42d Psalm. 1632, Svo. 5. Calvert (Thos.). Mel Cceli; or, Exposition of Isaiah liii. 6. Chishull (John). Two Treatises : Young Man s Memento ; aud, Now if Ever. 1657, 12mo. 7. Corbyn (Samuel). Call to the Unconverted. 1677, Svo. 8. Durant (John) (1.) Sips of Sweetness for Weak Believers. 1652, 12mo.
(2.) Salvation of the Saints by the Appearances of Christ. 1653, Svo.
(3.) Discovery of the Love of Christ to Believers. 1655, Svo. (4.) The Spiritual Seaman. 1655, 12mo.
(5.) Cluster of Grapes from the Woman of Canaan s Basket. 1669, Svo. 9. Eaton (Samuel). Vindication or Further Confirmation on Divinity of Christ. 1651, Svo. 10. Fawcett(J.). Critical Exposition of Ninth Chapter of Romans. 1752, Svo. 11. Guild (Wm.). Exposition of Second Samuel. 1659, 4to. 12. Howe (John) (1.) Sermon before House of Commons, 1666-67. 4to.
(2.) Some Considerations of a Preface, &c. 1701, 4to. 13. Lamb (Thomas) (1.) The Fountain of Free Grace Opened. (2.) Treatise of Particular Predestination. 1642, Svo. 14. Love (Christopher). Scripture Rules in Buying and Selling. 1653. 15. Loveday (Samuel). Hatred of Esau and Love of Jacob unfolded. 1650, 12mo. 16. Mayhew (Richard). Life in Life; or, Washing in Blood of Christ. 1672, 12mo. 17. Reading (John, D.D.). David s Soliloquy : being the substance of several Sermons on Psalm IS. Reek (Richard). Sermon on Psalm xxxvii. 3. 1630, 4to. [xlii. 11. 1630 Svo. 19. Richardson (Charles) <1.
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