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CHAPTER VI.
1648-1660.
The Commonwealth-Cromwell's Treatment of his Parliament-The
Triers-Committee of Fundamentals-Principles on which Baxter
acted towards Cromwell-Preaches before him-Interviews with him
-Admission of the Benefits of Cromwell's Government-Character
of Cromwell-Remarks on that Character-Richard's Succession and
Retirement-The Restoration-Baxter goes to London-Preaches
before Parliament-Preaches before the Lord Mayor-The King's
Arrival in London-Reception by the London Ministers-Notices of
various Labours of Baxter during his second residence in Kidder-
minster-Numerous Works written during this period-Extensive
Correspondence-Concluding Observations
Page
136
CHAPTER VII.
1660-1662.
The Restoration-Views of the Nonconformists-Conduct of the Court
towards them-Baxter's desire of Agreement-Interview with the
King-Baxter's Speech—The Ministers requested to draw up their
Proposals-Meet at Sion College for this purpose-Present their
Paper to the King-Many Ministers ejected already-The King's De-
claration-Baxter's Objections to it-Presented to the Chancellor in
the form of a Petition-Meeting with his Majesty to hear the De-
claration-Declaration altered-Baxter, Calamy, and Reynolds, of-
fered Bishopricks-Baxter declines-Private Interview with the King
-The Savoy Conference-Debates about the Mode of Proceeding-
Baxter draws up the Reformed Liturgy-Petition to the Bishops-
No Disposition to Agreement on their part-Answer to their former
Papers-Personal Debate-Character of the leading Parties on both
sides-Issue of the Conference
171
CHAPTER VIII.
1661-1665.
Baxter endeavours to gain Possession of Kidderminster-The King and
Clarendon favourable to it-Defeated by Sir Ralph Clare and Bishop
Morley-Conduct of Sir Ralph Clare to the People of Kidderminster
-Baxter's spirited Remonstrance-Insurrection of the Fifth Mo-
narchy Men-Baxter's Preaching in London-Obtains a License from
the Archbishop of Canterbury-Attempts to negociate with the Vicar
of Kidderminster--Treatment of the People by the Bishop and Clergy
-Baxter entirely separated from Kidderminster-Takes leave of the
Church-Act of Uniformity-Its Injustice, Impolicy, and Cruelty-
Its injurious Effects-Baxter's Marriage-Declaration of Indulgence
-Death and Character of Ash-Nelson-Hardships of the Noncon-
formists-Death of Archbishop Juxon-Succeeded by Sheldon-Act
against Private Meetings-Sufferings of the People-Baxter retires to
Acton-Works written or published by him during this period-Cor-
respondence-Occasional Communion-Consulted by Ashley-Con-
cluding Memorials of the year 1665
215
CHAPTER IX.
1665-1670.
-
The Plague of London-Preaching of some of the Nonconformists-
The Five-Mile Act-The Fire of London-Benevolence of Ashurst
and Gouge—The Fire advantageous to the Preaching of the Silenced
Ministers-Conformist Clergy-More Talk about Liberty of Con-
science-The Latitudinarians Fall of Clarendon-The Duke of
Buckingham-Sir Orlando Bridgman-Preaching of the Noncon-
formists connived at-Fresh Discussions about a Comprehension-
Dr. Creighton-Ministers imprisoned-Address to the King-Non-
conformists attacked from the Press-Baxter's Character of Judge
Hale-Dr. Ryves-Baxter sent to Prison-Advised to apply for a
Habeas Corpus-Demands it from the Court of Common Pleas-Be-
haviour of the Judges-Discharged-Removes to Totteridge-His
Works during this period-Correspondence with Owen
254
CHAPTER X.
1670-1676.
Conventicle Act renewed-Lord Lauderdale—Fears of the Bishops about
the increase of Popery-Bishop Ward-Grove-Serjeant Fountain
-Judge Vaughan-The King connives at the Toleration of the Non-
conformists-Shuts up the Exchequer-The Dispensing Declaration
-License applied for on Baxter's behalf-Pinner's Hall Lecture-
Baxter preaches at different places-The King's Declaration voted
illegal by Parliament-The Test Act-Baxter desired by the Earl of
Orrery to draw up new Terms of Agreement-Healing Measure pro-
posed in the House of Commons, which fails-Conduct of some of the
Conformists-Baxter's Afflictions-Preaches at St. James's Market-
House-Licenses recalled-Baxter employs an Assistant - Appre-
hended by a Warrant-Escapes being imprisoned-Another Scheme
of Comprehension-Informers-City Magistrates-Parliament falls
on Lauderdale and others-The Bishops' Test Act-Baxter's Goods
distrained-Various Ministerial Labours and Sufferings-Controversy
with Penn-Baxter's Danger-His Writings during this period
285
CHAPTER XI.
1676-1681.
Baxter resumes Preaching in the Parish of St. Martin-Nonconformists
again persecuted-Dr. Jane-Dr. Mason-Baxter preaches in Swallow-
street-Compton, Bishop of London-Lamplugh, Bishop of Exeter-
Lloyd, Bishop of Worcester-Various Slanders against Baxter-Death
of Dr. Manton-Pinner's Hall Lecture-Popish Plot-Earl of Danby
-Baxter's Interference on behalf of banished Scotsmen-Hungarians
-The Long Parliament of Charles II. dissolved-Transactions of the
New Parliament-Bill of Exclusion-Meal-Tub Plot-Baxter's Re-
flections on the Times-Writings-Death of Friends-Judge Hale-
Stubbs-Corbet - Gouge - Ashurst - Baxter's Step-mother-Mrs.
Baxter
322
CHAPTER XII.
1681-1687.
The continued Sufferings of Baxter-Apprehended and his Goods dis-
trained-Could obtain no Redress-General Sufferings of the Dis-
senters-Mayot's Legacy-Baxter again apprehended and bound to
his good behaviour-Trial of Rosewell for High Treason-Baxter
brought before the Justices, and again bound over-His concluding
Reflections on the State of his own Times-Death of Charles II.-
Fox's notice of the Treatment of the Dissenters, and of the Trial of
Baxter-Apprehended on a Charge of Sedition-Brought to Trial-
Indictment-Extraordinary Behaviour of Jefferies to Baxter and his
Counsel-Found Guilty-Endeavours to procure a New Trial, or a
mitigated Sentence-His Letter to the Bishop of London-Fined and
imprisoned-Remarks on the Trial-Conduct of L'Estrange-Sher-
lock-Behaviour while in Prison-The Fine remitted-Released
from Prison-Assists Sylvester in the Ministry
346
CHAPTER XIII.
1687-1691.
Baxter's Review of his own Life and Opinions, and Account of his ma-
tured Sentiments and Feelings-Remarks on that Review-The
Public Events of his last Years-The Revolution-The Act of Tolera-
tion-Baxter's sense of the Articles required to be subscribed by this
Act-Agreement of the Presbyterian and Independent Ministers of
London-Last Years of Baxter-Preaches for Sylvester-His Writings
-Visited by Dr. Calamy-Account of his last Sickness and Death, by
Bates and Sylvester-Calumnious Report respecting the State of his
Mind-Vindicated by Sylvester-Buried in Christ-church-His Will
-William Baxter-Funeral Sermons by Sylvester and Bates-Sketch
of his Character by the latter-Concluding Observations on the Cha-
racteristic Piety of Baxter
378
CONTENTS TO PART II.
CHAPTER I.
WORKS ON THE EVIDENCES OF RELIGION.
Introductory Observations on the Theological Literature of the period
-Arrangement of this Part of the Work-Importance of the Evi-
dences of Religion- Unreasonableness of Infidelity-Dedication to
Broghill-Intended as a Reply to Clement Writer-Nature and Plan
of the Work-' Reasons of the Christian Religion '-View of the
Work-More Reasons for the Christian Religion'-Intended as a
Reply to Lord Herbert On the Immortality of the Soul '-Notice of
First Attack in English on this Doctrine-Glanvil—Dr. Henry More
-Baxter's Notions of the Soul's Immateriality—' Certainty of the
World of Spirits'-Singular Nature of this Book-Remarks on Witch-
craft and Apparitions-Baxter, the First Original Writer in English
on the Evidences of Revelation-Mornay-Grotius-Bishop Fotherby
-Stillingfleet-Concluding Observations
415
CHAPTER II.
DOCTRINAL WORKS.
Introductory Observations- Aphorisms of Justification '—Animadver-
sions on the Aphorisms by Burgess, Warren, Wallis, Cartwright, and
Lawson-Other Antagonists- Apology'-Molinæus, Crandon, Eyres
-Confession of Faith - Perseverance '-Kendal-Barlow-Shẹp-
herd-Saving Faith'- Dissertations on Justification'-'On Justify-
ing Righteousness'-Controversy with Tully-' Original Sin '-' Uni-
versal Redemption'-'Catholic Theology'-'Methodus Theologiæ '—
'End of Doctrinal Controversies '-General View of Baxter's Doc-
trinal Sentiments-Strictures on his Manner of conducting Contro-