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2. The Baptism of Infants a reasonable Service; founded
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Lawgiver in the Church. To which is prefixed-A Preface
vindicating the sentiments and character of the Author from
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ALSO

A Sketch of ihe Life and Writings of the Rev. Michaiah
Towgood, by the Rev. James Manning of Exeler.

“ His preaching much, but more his practice wrought;
(A living sermon of the truths he taught).”

DRYDEN,

CONTENTS.

Page.

AN ESSAY TOWARDS ATTAINING A TRUE

IDEA OF THE CHARACTER AND REIGN OF

King CHARLES THE FIRST, AND THE

CAUSES OF THE CIVIL.WAR

1

CHAPTER I.

His birth, natural temper, principles in which edu-

cated, marriage, and character of his Queen

7

CHAPTER II.

The King helps his brother, Lewis XIII. to root out

and destroy the brave Protestants of France

11

CHAPTER III.

Charles designs to overthrow the Constitution, and to

render himself absolute .

16

CHAPTER IV.

The confusion and Civil War proceeded not from any

religious sector parly amongst the people; but

solely from the oppressions and tyranny of the court 19

CHAPTER V.

The King's illegal ways of raising Money

27

CHAPTER VI.

The King's flagrant invasions of the privilege and

rights of parliaments, and violences committed on it

42

CHAPTER VII.

Other arbitrary and oppressive measures ; which were

invasions of the nation's rights, and subversive of the

constitution

53

CHAPTER VIII.

The King weak in religious matters and much inclined

to superstition

38

CHAPTER IX.

The King manifestly labours a coalition with the church

of Rome, and strongly favours popery

64

CHAPTER X.

Persecution and severities in the reign of this Prince :

particularly against the English nonconformists and

puritan clergy

79