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Giles Firmin

Born: 1614

Died: 1697

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Born: 1614

Died: 1697

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The real Christian, or, A treatise of effectual calling: wherein the work of God is drawing the soul to Christ ... : to which is added, in the epistle to the reader, a few words concerning Socinianisme ...

1670

Scripture-warrant sufficient proof for infant-baptism: being a reply to Mr. Grantham's Presumption no proof: Wherein his pretended answer to two questions propounded to the Anabaptists by G.F. is examined, and found to be no answer. With a brief discourse upon infant-regeneration, denyed by Anabaptists. Baptism without dipping valid. By Giles Firmin.

1688

Separation examined or, A treatise vvherein the grounds for separation from the ministry and churches of England are weighed, and found too light. The practise proved to be not onely unwarrantable, but likewise so hurtful to the churches, that church-reformation cannot with any comfort go forward so long as such separation is tolerated. Also an humble request presented to the Congregational Divines, that [since the differences between them and the classical-divines are very small] they would please to strike in with the classical-divines in carrying on the worke of Reformation, before the inundation of these corrupt opinions, have destroyed both ordinances and religion

1652

A sober reply to the sober answer of Reverend Mr. Cawdrey, to A serious question propounded: viz. whether the ministers of England are bound by the word of God to baptise the children of all such parents, which say they believe in Jesus Christ, but are grosly ignorant, scandalous in their conversations, scoffers at godliness, and refuse to submit to church dicipline ... : also, the question of Reverend Mr. Hooker concerning the baptisme of infants : with a post-script to Reverend Mr. Blake

1653

The real Christian, or, A treatise of effectual calling ... to which is added, in the epistle to the reader, a few words concerning socinianisme, upon occasion of the person of Christ, which is touched in the discourse

1670

Weighty Questions Discussed I. Whether Imposition of Hands in Separating a Person to the Work of the Ministry be Necessary? II. Whether it be Essential to the right Con- stitution of a particular Church, that the Teaching Elders and the Members meet alwayes in One Place? Whereunto is added A Prediction of Mr. Daniel Rogers, Minister in Essex, long before the Beheading King Charles I. and Arch-Bishop Laud, foretelling that they should not dye a Natural Death

1692

Panergia: a brief review of Mr. Davis's vindication, giving no satisfaction : being for the greatest part of it, no direct answer to what is charged upon him, but meer evasions, to deceive his reader : things that tends to practise, are chiefly insisted upon, other things but lightly touched : to which is added remarks upon some passages of Mr. Crisp in his book entituled Christ alone exalted : the reason of the authors engaging in this controversy, is given in the preface to the reader

1693

A serious question stated viz., Whether the ministers of England are bound by the Word of God to baptize the children of all such parents which say they believe in Jesus Christ; but are grosly ignorant, scandalous in their conversations, scoffers at Godliness, and refuse to submit to church-discipline ...

1651

A serious question stated: whether the ministers of England are bound by the word of God to baptize the children of all such parents which say they beleeve in Jesus Christ, but are grosly ignorant, scandalous in their conversations, scoffers at godliness, and refuse to submit to church-discipline? the negative (with submission to better judgements) is modestly defended, some things that concerne our congregationall churches are, in the Epistle to the reader briefly touched : as also a little addition made to the controversie against the Anabaptists, in the following discourse

1651

A Serious Question Stated : Viz: Whether the Ministers of England are bound by the Word of God to Baptize the Children of all such Parents which say, they be- leeve in Jesus Christ; but are grosly ignorant, scandalous in their Conversations, Scoffers at Godlinesse, and refuse to submit to Church-Discipline? The Negative is modestly defended. Some things that concerne our Congregationall Churches are, in the Epistle to the Reader briefly touched. As Also A little Addition made to the Controversie a- gainst the Anabaptists, in the following Discourse

1651

Separation examined, or A Treatise wherein the grounds for separation from the ministry and churches of England are weighed and found too light: The practise proved to be not onely unwarrantable, but likewise so hurtful to the churches, that church-reformation cannot with any comfort go forward so long as such separation is tolerated : Also an humble request presented to the Congregational Divines, that [since the differences between them and the classical-divines are very small] they would please to strike in with the classical-divines in carrying on the worke of Reformation, before the inundation of these corrupt opinions have destroyed both ordinances and religion

1652

A sober reply to the sober answer of Reverend Mr. Cawdrey, to A serious question propounded viz. whether the ministers of England are bound by the word of God to baptise the children of all such parents, which say they believe in Jesus Christ, but are grosly ignorant, scandalous in their conversations, scoffers at godliness, and refuse to submit to church dicipline ... : also, the question of Reverend Mr. Hooker concerning the baptisme of infants : with a post-script to Reverend Mr. Blake

1653

Giles Firmin, Thomas Hooker

A Sober Reply To The Sober Answer Of Reverend Mr. Cawdrey, To a serious Question propounded, viz. Whether the Ministers of England are bound by the Word of God to baptise the Children of all such Parents, which say they believe in Jesus Christ, but are grosly Ignorant, Scandalous in their Gonversations, Scoffers at Godliness, and refuse to submit to Church-Discipline? The Affirmative is not sufficiently cleared. Also, The Question of Reverend Mr. Hooker concerning the Baptisme of Infants, of Parents non-Confederate is cleared, and it may serve for an Answer to Mr. Cawdrey's Diatribe, with him upon the question. With A Post-Script to Reverend Mr. Blake

1653

Stablishing against shaking, or, A discovery of the prince of darknesse (scarcely) transformed into an angel of light, powerfully now working in the deluded people called, Quakers: with a sober answer to their railings against ministers for receiving maintenance from their people, being the substance of one sermon preached Feb. 17, 1655 at Shalford in Essex

1656

Of schism: parochial congregations in England and ordination by imposition of hands : wherein Dr. Owen's discovery of the true nature of schism is briefly and friendly examined, together with Mr. Noyes of New England his arguments against imposition of hands in ordination

1658

Giles Firmin, John Owen, James Noyes

Tythes Vindicated From Anti-Christianisme And Oppression. Or A briefe Discourse concerning Ministers Maintenance and Tythes. Wherein is proved, That, Paying and Receiving of Tythes doe not deny Christ to be come in the flesh, as the Kentish Petitioners to the Parliament, Anno 1651. and with them now the Quakers doe clamorously affirm: choosing rather to lye in Prison then pay Tythes, as being a Testimony that Christ is come in the flesh. With A short Caveat to the weaker sort of People to beware of these deluded and deluding Quakers

1659

Presbyterial Ordination Vindicated. In a Brief and Sober Discourse Concerning Episcopacy, As claiming greater Power, and more eminent Offices by Divine Right, then Presbyterie. The Arguments of the Reverend Bishop Dr Davenant in his Determination for such Episcopacy are modestly Examined. And Argu- ments for the Validity of Presbyterial Ordination added. With a brief Discourse concerning Imposed Forms of Prayer, and Ceremonies

1660

The liturgical considerator considered, or, A brief view of Dr. Gauden's considerations touching the liturgy of the Church of England: wherein the reasons by him produced for imposing the said liturgy upon all, are found to be so weak, his defence of things offensive in it so slight, the arguments against the liturgy by himselfe afforded, are so strong, that some, who upon His Majesties declaration did incline to the liturgy, are now further from it, by reading his wordy discourse about it : also some reasons humbly rendered, why many ministers, as yet cannot conform to that liturgy, but not out of disloyalty, pride, ingratitude, peevishness, nor schismatical petulancy, as the sarcastical pen of this uncharitable doctor hath published ...

1661

The Litvrgical Considerator Considered: Or a brief view of Dr.Gavden's Considerations touching the Litvrgy of the Church of England. Wherein the Reasons by him produced for imposing the said Litur- gy upon all, are found to be so weak; his defence of things of- fensive in it so slight; the Arguments against the Liturgy by him- self afforded, are so strong, that some, who upon His Majesties Declaration did incline to the Liturgy, are now further from it, by reading his wordy Discourse about it. Also Some Reasons humbly rendered, why many Ministers as yet cannot conform to that Liturgy; but not out of Disloyalty, Pride, Ingratitude, Peevish- ness, nor Schismatical Petulancy, as the Sarcastical Pen of this unchari- table Doctor hath published

1661

The real Christian: or, A treatise of effectual calling ... To which is added, in the epistle to the reader, a few words concerning Socinianisme ...

1670

The Real Christian, Or A Treatise Of Effectual Calling. Wherein The Work of God in drawing the Soul to Christ being opened according to the holy Scriptures, some things required by our late Divines as necessary to a right prepara- tion for Christ, and true closing with Christ, which have caused, and do still cause much trouble to some serious Christians, are with due respects to those worthy Men, brought to the Ballance of the Sanctuary, there weighed, and accordingly judged. To which is added, in the Epistle to the Reader, a few words concerning Socinianisme, upon occasion of the Person of Christ, which is touched in the Discourse

1670

The real Christian, or a treatise of effectual calling, wherein the work of God in drawing the soul to Christ being opened according to the holy scriptures, some things required by our late divines as necessary to a right preparation for Christ, and true closing with Christ ...

1670

Meditations upon Mr. Baxter's review of his treatise of the duty of heavenly meditation: in answer to the exceptions of Giles Firmin, against some things in that treatise concerning meditation : published for the satisfaction of many sincere Christians troubled at their inability to perform that duty as the said author (and some others with him) have described it and charged it

1672

The questions between the conformist and nonconformist, truly stated, and briefly discussed: Dr. Falkner, The friendly debate &c., examined and answered : together with a discourse about separation, and some animadversions upon Dr. Stillingfleet's book entituled, The unreasonableness of separation : observations upon Dr. Templers sermon preached at a visitation in Cambridge : a brief vindication of Mr. Stephen Marshal

1681

The questions between the conformist and nonconformist, truly stated, and briefly discussed Dr. Falkner, The friendly debate &c., examined and answered : together with a discourse about separation, and some animadversions upon Dr. Stillingfleet's book entituled, The unreasonableness of separation : observations upon Dr. Templers sermon preached at a visitation in Cambridge : a brief vindication of Mr. Stephen Marshal

1681

The Questions Between the Conformist And Nonconformist, Truly stated, and briefly discussed. Dr. Falkner, the Friendly Debate, &c. Examined and Answered. Together with a Discourse about Separation, and some Animad- versions upon Dr. Stillingfleet's Book, Entituled, The Vnreasonableness of Separation. Observations upon Dr. Templers Sermon Prea- ched at a Visitation in Cambridge. A brief Vindication of Mr. Stephen Marshal. ... (7 lines)

1681

The plea of the children of believing-parents: for their interest in Abraham's covenant, their right to church-member-ship with their parents, and consequently their title to baptism. The cause of publishing this discourse after so many learned men have laboured in this province, is declared in the preface to the reader. By Giles Firmin

1683

The answer of Giles Firmin: to the vain and unprofitable question put to him, and charged upon him by Mr. Grantham, in his book, entituled, The infants advocate : viz. whether the greatest part of dying infants shall be damned? : Which advocate, while he shuts all infants out of the visible church, and denies them baptism, opens heaven to all dying infants, justifying those of his party, who admit them all as he doth, into Heaven without regeneration

1689

Some remarks upon the Anabaptist answer (sold by John Harris) to the Athenian mercuries and some upon his answer, who styles himself Philalethes Pasiphilus

1692

Weighty questions discussed I. Whether imposition of hands in separating a person to the work of the ministry be necessry?, II. Whether it be essential to the right constitution of a particular church, that the teaching elders and the members meet alwayes in one place? : whereunto is added a prediction of Mr. Daniel Rogers, minister in Essex, long before the beheading King Charles I and Arch-Bishop Laud, foretelling that they should not dye a natural death

1692

Giles Firmin, D. R.

Some remarks upon the Anabaptist answer ... to the Athenian mercuries: and some upon his answer who styles himself Philalethes Pasiphilus.

1692

The real Christian, or, a treatise of affectual calling ... to which is added in the epistle to the reader a few words concerning socinianism, upon occasion of the person of Christ which is touched in the discourse

1744