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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.
Chubb, Thomas 1679-1747.Date: 1728- E-books
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A letter to the Reverend Dr. Bennet , Rector of St. Giles Cripplegate, upon this question, whether the people call'd Quakers, do not the nearest, of any other sect in religion, resemble the primitive Christians in principles and practice? Very necessary to be consider'd i this age. By Aristobulus.
Woolston, Thomas 1670-1733.Date: 1720- E-books
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A confutation of Quakerism or a plain proof of the falshood of what the principal Quaker writers (especially Mr. R. Barclay in his Apology and other works) do teach Concerning The Necessity of Immediate Revelation in order to a saving Christian Faith; the Being, Nature and Operation of the Pretended Universal Light within; its Striving with Men, moving them to Prayer, and calling them to the Ministry; Regeneration, Sanctification, Justification, Salvation and Union with God; the Nature of a Church; the Rule of Faith; Water-Baptism; and the Lord's-Supper. Diverse Questions also concerning Perfection, Christ's Satisfaction, the Judge of Controversies, &c. are briefly stated and resolved. By Tho. Bennet, M. A. Rector of St. James's in Colchester, and late Fellow of St. John's College in Cambridge.
Bennet, Thomas 1673-1728.Date: 1705- E-books
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No cross, no crown a discourse shewing the nature and discipline of the holy cross of Christ; and that the denial of self, and daily bearing of Christ's cross, is the alone way to the rest and kingdom of God. To which are added, the living and dying testimonies of many persons ... In two parts. By William Penn.
Penn, William 1644-1718.Date: 1771- E-books
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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.
Helton, John 1731 or 2-1817.Date: 1778