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Instructions of the King to the Clergy-Critical situation
of the Church of England-Intrigues of the Papists/
The famous Conference between Laud and Fisher the
Jesuit-Extracts from the relation of it-His senti-
ments on error
.V. 184 227
Laud's connexion with the Duke of Buckingham-Notice
of that favourite-The Prince of Wales-Intended mar-
riage with the Infanta-His journey to Spain with Buck-
ingham-Their adventures-False assertions of Laud's
enemies-Zeal of Archbishop Abbot-Insolence of the
Papists-Cunning intrigues of Bishop Williams-Enmity
to Laud-Conduct of the Archbishop towards Laud
Instances of Laud's piety-Meeting of the Parliament
-Remarkable conduct of Abbot-Opposition of Laud
to Buckingham-Moderation of that nobleman-Nego-
ciations with France-Death of James I.-His character
-His conduct towards Scotland-The Book of Sports
-Defence of James-His character by Archbishop
Spottiswoode
227-263
CHAPTER VIII.
1625-1626.
Accession of Charles I.-State of the nation-Character of
the King-the Duke of Buckingham-Bishop Laud
Proceedings of the King-Intrigues of Laud's enemies→→→ }..
Marriage of Charles I.-Meeting of the first Parlia
ment-Its proceedings-Remarks on it-Dr. Richard
Montague Bishop Williams-Proclamation of the King
-Conduct of Archbishop Abbot-Exertions of Laud
-His appointment at the Coronation to officiate as
Dean of Westminster-The Regalia-He regulates
Westminster Abbey-Coronation of Charles I.-The
Coronation oath-False charges against Laud-The se-
cond Parliament-Intended impeachment of Buckingham
-he is vindicated by the King-Conclusion of the se-
cond Parliament-Practices against Laud-Dr. Good-
man-Proclamation of the King.. ..263-327
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CHAPTER IX.
1626-1628.
Removal of Laud to the Bishopric of Bath and Wells-
His appointment to manage the subsidies by loan-Re-
marks on his instructions-Apology for the King's con-
duct-His hazardous situation-Death of Bishop An-
drews-Laud's appointment- Bishop Williams-His
conduct-Comment on it-Dr. Sibthorpe and Sir John
Lamb-Sermons by Dr. Sibthorpe and Dr. Manwaring
-Their fallacious positions-Passive obedience-Sen-
timents of the two preachers-Remarks on the doctrine
of non-resistance-Definition of it-The opinions of the
Classic writers and the Primitive Christians-Of mo-
dern writers-Publication of the sermons-Conduct of
Archbishop Abbot-His sequestration-Received again
into favour-Public affairs-Transactions of Bucking-
ham-Promotion of Laud-The Bishopric of London
Its importance-Dr. Montaigne-Death of Archbishop
Matthews of York-The third Parliament-Impolitic
measures of the King-Meeting of the Parliament→→→
Conduct of the Commons-Their proceedings-Speci-
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mens of their injustice-Their practices-Arminianism
-Subtle tenets of Calvin-Remarks on Arminianism-
Definition of it-Observations on the Synod of Dort-
Remonstrance of the Commons against Laud and Neile
-Pretended Letter of a Jesuit-Remarks on it-Prac-
tices of the Jesuits-Their union with the Puritans-
Prorogation of the Parliament-Laud removed to the
Bishopric of London-General observations .... 327-424
CHAPTER X.
1628-1629.
Insinuations against Laud-His conduct-Preparations for
the war with France-The Duke of Buckingham as--
sumes the command-He proceeds to Portsmouth-Is
there assassinated-Account of the murder-Public ex-
pressions of detestation-Character of Buckingham-
Laud's conduct-Consecration of Dr. Montague-The
exceptions against it over-ruled-Examination of Fel-
ton, the Duke's murderer-His trial and execution-
The University of Oxford-Laud's care and munificence
-His patronage of learning-The King's Declaration
-Its nature and tendency-Remarks on it-The King's
inclination to a reconciliation-Advancement of Sir Tho-
mas Wentworth-The third Parliament-Notice of the
speeches in it-Censure of the King's Declaration-
Intolerance of the Puritanical party-Proceedings of
Laud-Theological disputes-Conduct of the Parlia-
ment-Disorders in the Commons-Their contempt of
the royal authority-Uproar at their adjournment-
Dissolution of the third Parliament-Libels against
Laud...
424-481
CHAPTER XI.
1629-1631.
The Court of Charles I.-Character of the King-The
Queen-Laud-The expediency of ecclesiastics inter-
fering with state affairs discussed-Character of the
Marquis of Hamilton-Notice of his life-Character of
Sir Thomas Wentworth, Lord Wentworth-Notice of his
life-Consequence of Abbot's Primacy-The Lecturers
-Their practices-Cognizance taken of them by the
court-Instructions concerning them-Preaching-Its
nature and uses-Popular errors on it-Conduct of
Archbishop Abbot-Proceedings of Laud-Specimens
of the devotions of the Lecturers-Prosecutions against
them for sedition-Death of the Earl of Pembroke,
Chancellor of Oxford-Election of Laud as Chancellor
of that University-His munificence and patronage of
literature-Birth of Charles II.-Laud officiates at the
baptism-Revival of the Predestinarian Controversy—
Dr. Davenant, Bishop of Salisbury-Libels against Laud
-Story of Dr. Alexander Leighton-His book termed
"Zion's Plea"-His degradation and punishment-
Defence of Laud-Examination of the Star-Chamber
proceedings-The consecration of the Church of St. Ca-
therine Cree-The nature of religious ceremonies-
The Papists and Puritans-Remarks on Laud's con-
duct-Farther instances of his munificence. ...... 481-549
CHAPTER XII.
1631-1633.
The Impropriations-Conduct of Laud-Dr. Peter Hey-
lin's Sermon at St. Mary's, Oxford-Laud restrains the
Impropriations-His proceedings at Oxford-He en-
larges St. John's College-Promotes the repairs of St.
Paul's Cathedral-Clamours of the Puritans-His go-
vernment of the University-Enforces the statutes-
Remarkable enthusiasm of a graduate-Combination of
the Puritan faction at Oxford-Cognizance of three of
the leaders-Their punishments-Impartiality of Laud
-New revival of the Predestinarian controversy-Arch-
bishop Usher of Ireland-Calumnies against Laud-
Lord Wentworth proceeds to Ireland-Ecclesiastical af-
fairs-Prosecution of the King's printers-Henry Sher-
field-William Prynne-Notice of him and his writings
-His seditious libels-His imprisonment-Proceedings
relative to Chaplains and foreign service-The English
congregation at Hamburgh-Salutary regulations by
Laud-General remarks..
549-592