Scripture-Evidence consider'd , in a view of the controversy betwixt the author and Mr. Barclay's defenders, viz. Mr. Beaven and Dr. Morgan; in a fourth letter to a friend. To which are added, two tracts, viz. I. Some short Reflections on Virtue and Happiness: Wherein is shewn, That Good and Evil are founded in the abstract Nature and Reason of Things; That Selfishness and Benevolence are two distinct and independent Principles of Action; That Virtue is solely founded in Benevolence; and, That the preserving and cherishing in our selves a benevolent Temper and Disposition, is the most sure Way to a Happy Life. II. A few Things humbly offer'd to the Confideration of Believers and Unbelievers, in these happy Days of Liberty of Inquiry. By Tho. Chubb.

Reasons for quitting the Methodist Society  being a defence of Barclay's Apology. In answer to a printed letter to a person joined with the people called Quakers. In a letter to a friend. By John Helton.

A Review of the Rev.d Mr. Dan: Gittins's remarks on the tenets and principles of the Quakers; shewing their contrariety to the hutchinsonian scheme, and consistency with the scriptures

Supernatural influences necessary to salvation  being a vindication of the fourth proposition of Robert Barclay's Apology for the true Christian divinity. In answer to Thomas Chubb's treatise, entituled, An examination of Mr. Barclay's principles, with Regard to Man's Natural Ability since the Fall. By Thomas Beaven.

Reasons for the necessity of silent waiting  in order to the solemn worship of God. To which are added several quotations from Robert Barclay's Apology. By Mary Brook.

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Barclay, Robert, 1648-1690. Theologiae verè Christianae apologia. English.

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Reasons for the necessity of silent waiting in order to the solemn worship of God. To which are added several quotations from Robert Barclay's Apology. By Mary Brook.