The history of the rise, increase, and progress, of the Christian people called Quakers: intermixed with several remarkable occurrences. / Written originally in Low-Dutch, and also translated into English, by William Sewel.

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The history of the rise, increase, and progress, of the Christian people called Quakers: intermixed with several remarkable occurrences. / Written originally in Low-Dutch, and also translated into English, by William Sewel.
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An INDEX.

Of some (amongst many) of the more remarkable Things contained in the foregoing History.

ABrahams (Dr. Galenus) his Comparison of Ames and Stubbs, Pag. 134. Relates some∣what very dd of Isaac Furnier, ibid, Dis∣putes with G. F. and W. Penn, 539.

Account of Friends Sufferings published, and offered to the Parliament, 200. Act against Conventicles, 313. Against Quakers Meetings, and such shall refuse Oaths, 317, &c. To suppress seditious Conventicles by Transportation, 403, &c. For restraining Nonconfarmists from living in Corporations, 442. Against seditious Conven∣ticles 471, &c. Act, that the solemn Affirmation of Quakers shall be accepted instead of an Oath, 630. Renewed by King William, 645. Perpetuated and made more extensive by King George, 683. And afterward more easy, ibid.

Adderton (Major-General) a New-England Per∣fecutor, his impious Sayings, 271. And remarkable Death, 332.

Address of the General Court of Boston to King Charles II. to justify their cruel Proceedings, 266. Answer'd by E. Burrough, ibid.

Addresses of the Quakers on several Occasions. To King Charles II. 560. Of the London Quakers to King James II. 579. Of the Quakers from their General Meeting, 581. Another Address, 58. Address of Congratulation to King William upon Conclusion of the Peace, 1697, 639. Another Address to King; William on Discovery of a Plot, 644, Is misrepresented by French News-Writers, 645. Address to Queen Anne on her Accession to the Throne, 657. Address of Thanks, for her Promise to maintain the Toleration, 658. Another from the Yearly Meeting, on the Union, 670. On Renewal of her Promise to maintain the Toleration, 678, On the Peace, 679. On King George's Ac∣cession, and Declaration for Toleration, 681. On Suppression of the Rebels, 684.

Affirmation See Oaths.

Aldam (Thomas) begins to preach publickly, 50. Is carried by a Constable to York, ibid. Imprison'd there for not paying Tythes, and has many Cattle taken from him, 119. Foretells the Fall of O, Crom∣wel, after he had in vain represented to him the Sufferings of Friends over England, 181.

Algiers, some Quakers Slaves there, 384. Are suffered to walk loose, and to have their Meetings, ibid. Their Worship is commended by their Pa∣tions, ibid.

Ambrose Rigg, being convinc'd by G, Fox, is re∣jected by his Parents and Relations, 79. Cast into Prison at Basingstoke, and cruelly used, 133. Being released, travels thro'divers Places, till at Melcomb-Regis he is seiz'd, and cast into a nasty Dungeon under Ground, from whence he preaches, ibid Is set at Liberty again, travels, and is cruelly whipt at Southampton, ibid. Imprison'd at Horsham, and premunired, 316.

Ames (William) a Military Officer and Baptist Teacher, by the Ministry of E. Burrough and F. Howgil at Dublin, is convinced, 108. In Time be∣comes a Minister, ibid. At Amsterdam Is banish'd the Town, 164. Kindly entertained by the Elector Palatine at his Court, 198. Confin'd to Bedlam at Rotterdam, with the Occasion, and his Dismission, 198, 199. He is taken up at London, and put to hard Labour in Bridewel, 340. But being sick and near to Death, is discharged, ibid. Goes to Amster∣dam where he dies, 366. A short Account of his Life, ibid.

Amsterdam, some whimsical People there pre∣tend to be Quakers, but after leave them, 169.

Anne, Princess, married to the Prince of Den∣mark, 561. Proclaimed Queen, 646. Promises to maintain the Toleration, 658. Unites England and Scotland, 670. Renews her Promise, 678. Yet passes the Act to prevent the Growth of Schism, 681. Dies on the Day it took Place, ibid.

Andrews (Thomas) Priest at Wellingborough, occa∣sions the Imprisonment of W. Dewsbury, J. Hutchm, M. Pattison, and J. Goodyar, 117, 119.

Anne Austin. See Mary Fisher.

Apology of the Boston Persecutors sent over to England, 264. Answer'd by E. Burrough in Print, 266.

Apostacy since the Apostle's Days, 52. Over∣spreading the Nations, obscures the Light of Truth, 287.

Argyle (Earl of) taken in Scotland, and Execu∣ted, 570.

Armorr (William) a Justice of Peace, several In∣stances of his Cruelty to the Quakers, 450, 452. Account of his exorbitant Carriage printed, ibid.

Army opposes an Accommodation between King and Parliament, 19.

Association of the House of Commons, upon Dis∣covery of the Plot against King William, 636. The like is done by the Lords, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 followed by all Corporations in the Kingdom 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Testimony of the Quakers relating to the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 637.

Audland (John) an Independent Preacher, con∣vinc'd by G. Fox, 53. Becomes a Publisher of his Doctrine, and gives back the Money receiv'd for Preaching at Colton in Lancashire, ibid. His Cha∣racter ibid. He goes to Bristol, where his Testi∣mony is recieved by many, 83. Brief Account of his Life and Death, 396, 397. And some Account of his Wife and more, &c. 668.

B.

Baily (William) a Baptist Teacher, convinced by G. Fox's Ministry, became after an eminent Mini∣ster, 124 His Exhortation against Persecution, 417, 423. He dies at Sea, coming from the West∣indies, 509. His Character, ibid. He married M. Fisher, who formerly visited the Grand Seig∣nior, ibid.

Baker (Daniel) intending for England, is moved to go for Malta, 311. What happen'd to him there and in other Places, till he came to London, where he is imprisoned, and writes a Narrative of his Tra∣vels, 311, 312. Is illegally and barbarously abu∣sed, 341

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Banishment of the Quakers upon Pain of Death, enacted at Boston in New-England, 195.

Baptism, See Water-Baptism.

Baptists, several of them convinced, 14. Others at Barrow in Leicestershire, silenc'd by G. Fox, 22. Their Teacher at Carlisle convinced, 66. Another near Colbeck in Cumberland, who gives up the In∣heritance of an Impropriation of Tithes, 73. At Krisheim, ear Worms in Germany, they receive the Truth from William Ames, and afterwards go over to Pennsylvania, 198.

Barbadoes the Quakers suffer much from the People there, b Instigation of the Priests, 334. Law made there against Negroes coming to Qua∣kers Meetings, 514, Quakers send over a Petition to King William for Relief from their hard Suffer∣ings, 600. The King's Order thereupon, ibid,

Barclay (Robert) his Descent, Education, and Qualifications, 455. Disputes with some Scholars of the University at Aberdeen, 507. Writes to the Heer Adrian Paets, concerning the immediate Re∣velation of the Spirit, 515. He writes in Latin to the Ambassadors at Nimeguen, 544. His Death and Character, 600.

Barnardiston (Giles) educated at the University, made a Colonel, is convinc'd by G. F. becomes a Minister and Sufferer, 373.

Barrow (Henry) with two more, put to Death in Queen Elizabeth's Reign, by Instigation of the Clergy, 5.

Battledoor, a Book publish'd by G. Fox, proving plain Speech to be the Usage of all Languages, 281 Copies of it presented to the King, Great Men, and the Universities, ibid.

Bayly (George) dies in Prison in France, 164.

Being, that a most perfect Being existeth, is a self-evident Principle, 522.

Belief, a large Account of the Christian Belief and Doctrine of the Quakers, with a Postscript re∣lating to the Resurrection and Eternal Judgment, 615, 621.

Bellevers are born of God, 17, 118, 591, 596.

Bellingham (Richard) Deputy Governor at Boston, his Cruelty, 157, 158. Succeeds John Endicot the Governor, and ten Years after dies distracted, 333.

Bennet, Justice, an Independent, said to have been the first that scornfully gave the Name Quakers to the People now generally so called, 24, 25. Strikes G. F. with both his Hands, as he was kneeling down to pray for hi.

Benson, a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 onvinc'd by hearing G. F. be∣fore the Sessi Lancaster 62. His Wife im∣prison'd at York brought to Bed in the Prison, 67. He is refused Leave to visit G. F. in Carlisle Dun∣geon, 72.

Beraudin, a Martyr, speaks after his Tongue was cut out, praising God, 2.

Birkhead (Christopher) sent to Prison, 87. For speaking and writing against the Popish Religion, is imprison'd at Rochel and after absolved, 163. Is apprehended at Middleborough in Zealand, and ex∣amined, ibid. Confin'd to the House of Correction, and after some Time released, 164.

Bishop (George) a Captain, receives the Truth at Bristol, 83, 104. Author of a Relation of the Per∣secution in New-England, 272. His Prophetic Caution to the King and Parliament, 423. The same fulfilled, 431. From Bristol Prison he writes an Exhortation to Stedfastness, ibid.

Bishops, their Zeal for Ceremonies, puts the Na∣tion in a Ferment, 7. A witty Turn upon one of them, 467. Cruel Saying of the Bishop of Peter∣borough, 486.

Blake, Admiral, sent by the Protector with a Fleet to the Mediterranean, 123.

Blanch Pope, a Ranting Woman, confuted by G. F. 368.

Blasphemers in Country Prison, who said they were Gods, confounded by G. F. 22.

Blasphemy often charged on the Quakers, but not proved, 138, 192.

Barbara Blaugdone receives the Truth by the Mi∣nistry of John Audland, and John Camm, 83. Is imprison'd at Bristol, and afterwards at Marlborough, where she fasted several Days, 90. The Person that committed her, convinced, but not able to endure the Cross, ibid. A Mastiff Dog set at her, halts, and turns away, 91. Is imprison'd at se∣veral other Places, and after sent to Exeter Jail, where she is cruelly whipt, ibid, At Basingstoke she procures Liberty for two Friends, 92. Arrives in Ireland after a great Tempest at Sea, 108. With Difficulty is admitted to the Deputy; her Deport∣ment and Message to him, ibid. Goes to Cork, is every where persecuted, yet some receive her Testimony, 109. Returns to Bristol, after to Ire∣land, and is imprison'd at Dublin, ibid. Set at Li∣berty thro' Intercession of some Persons of Note, her Friends 110. Imprison'd at Lamrick, 111. Committed to Bridewel in Bristol, 554.

Blome (Richard) Author of the Fanatick History, which seems chiefly design'd against the Quakers, 151.

Booth (Sir George) his Insurrection for K. Charles, 206. Is defeated, taken, and sent to the Tower, 207. Is set at Liberty, 233.

Boston in New-England, some Quakers arrive there, are ill treated, imprisoned, and sent back again, 157, 158. A Law made to prohibit the bringing Quakers into their Jurisdiction, 158. Cru∣elties practised there, 168, 169. Barbarous Usage of two Women, 190. Of a Woman and a Girl, ibid. See New-England. The Country for Twenty Miles about Boston, will not now yield Wheat, &c. tho' formerly very fertile, 333.

Bourignon (Antonia) her Writings turn'd into English, and printed at London, occasions the Wri∣ting of a Book chiefly against the Quakers, 640.

Bowing and Scraping prohibited to G. F. 18.

Bowing at the Name of JESUS, what it is, and who they are that do so indeed, 300.

Boyes a Priest invites G. F. to his Pulpit, which he refuses, 45. He goes along with G. F. 46. Re∣fuseth his Tithes from some who proffered them, 47.

Brend (William) taken up at Newbury in New-England, sent to Boston, put in the House of Cor∣rection, 191. Used there with unhuman Barbarity, 192.

Briggs (Thomas) convinced of the Truth by G. F's Carriage at the Sessions at Lancaster, tho' formerly a great Opposer of the Quakers, 61. Becomes a faithful Minister of the Gospel among them, ibid. Goes thro' Cities, Towns and Villages, with a Message, 68. And suffers most cruel Usage at Warrington, Yarmouth, Lin, and other Places, ibid. Goes to America, and dies after thirty Years spent in the Ministry, 69. He foretold the Destruction of London, 445. His Death, 562.

Briscoe (William) a Justice, is so seized and struck by the Dread of the Lord, that he recalls his War∣rant for imprisoning R. Widders, 73.

Bristol, dismal Persecution there, chiefly by Sir John Knight and John Helliar, 551. Meetings kept up by Children, of whom 19 sent to the House of Correction, and Market-people at their Inns worn against for a Meeting, 554. R. Lindy, a blind Man of 90, used severely, dreadful Death of J. Dennis their Jailor, 556.

Brooks (George) a Priest, Chaplain of the Nigh∣tingale Frigate, turn'd out of his Ship for his Im∣morality, 116.

Brown (Richard) Alderman of London, a short Character of him, 336. His furious Behaviour is

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exposed to publick View, in a Book dedicated to himself, 337. Instances of his Cruelty, 338, 339, &c.

Browniss, whence the Name, 5.

Bug (Francis) an Apostate, charges the Quakers with Soinian Notions, 621.

Bull and Mouth, a House in Martins le Grand, hi∣red for a Meeting house, 83.

Burden (Anne) a Widow, comes to New-England, and cruelly dealt with, 168.

Burial of the Dead, the Principle and Practice of the Quakers therein, 663.

Burn t, (Dr.) Bishop of Salisbury, his remarkable Sayings against Perfecution. His Death, 682.

Burrough (Edward) being first of the Episcopal, and then of the Presbyterian Persuasion, is con∣vinced by G. Fox, 54. His Character, ibid. He becomes an eminent Minister, undergoing great Adversities, 55, 58. Comes to London in THE Fore∣part of Summer, 80. Preaches in a Ring in the Fields, where some are convinced, ibid. He is a ealous and powerful Preacher, 81. Goes with F. Howril to Ireland, where they continue six Months, 108 Are banished thence, ibid, He writes to the Protector of his Pride and Forget∣fulness of his Vows, 120. Another Monitory Let∣ter of his to the Protector, 159, 162 Speaks to the Protector of the Oppression of his Friends, and writes again to him about it, ibid. Writes to him again, and again, 163. Offers him to answer whatever Objections shall be made to the Quakers Doctrine and Practice, 181. Writes to the Pro∣tector's Wife and Children, 184. He meets the Funeral Pomp of O. Cromwel; his Zeal and Testi∣mony on that Occasion, 189. A remarkable Pro∣phecy of his, 201, 202. Goes to Dunirk, and why, 204 Writes in Apology for Quakers, and against Persecution, 319, 323. Has the Foreknow∣ledge of his own Death, 363. He is taken up and sent to Newgate, where he continues about, eight Months, with six or seven Score more on the same Account, ibid. The King sends an Order for his Release, but 'tis stifled, ibid. His Death, ibid. His Elogium by F. Howgil, 364, 365.

C.

Calling, the Apostles left theirs to follow Christ, whither he led them by his Spirit to preach, 118.

Calvin (John) acknowledges the Indwelling of God's Spirit in Man, 3, 4.

C••••m (John) a zealous Preacher, 58. He goes to Bristol, and is persecuted there, 83, 84. A short Account of his Life and Death, 396, 397.

Canaan, the Country of the Children of God, and New-Jerusalem their City, 118.

Carlisle, the People tremble, and the Steeple∣house there seems to shake, so that some were a∣fraid of its Falling, at the powerful Preaching, of G. Fox, 67.

Caton (William) convinced by G. Fox's Preaching, 56. His early Piety when in Judge Fell's Family, 99. He with the Judge's Son is instructed in La∣tin by a Priest, ibid. Goes with him to a School at Hauxshead ibid. Weary of the Vanity there, he stays at home, and is moved to go to warn Peo∣ple to Repentance in publick Places, 100. At 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Years of Age leaves the Family, and travel, thro' divers Places, visiting Friends, ibid. Goes to Lon∣don, where he meets with J. Stubbs, ibid. They travel thro' many Places, declaring the Truth successfully, 101. They refuse to take Money when proffer'd, 102. At Maidstone they are sent to the House of Correction, stript of their Money, Inkhorns and Bibles, and after put in the Stocks, and cruelly whipt, ibid. He went by himself to France, 103. And after with J. Stubbs to Holland, ibid. He goes to Scotland, 104. Returns to Eng∣land, ibid, Goes again to Scotland, and returns thence to Holland, where travelling, he is secur'd at Middleburg, and sent to England, 134. At a Meeting in Sussex he quiets a desperate Rabble, 165. Goes to Amsterdam, 197. Is six Months in Prison at Yarmouth, 385. His Death and Chara∣cter, 441.

Charity, that it doth not impoverish, verified to the Quakers, 76.

Charles I. King of England, sets up his Standard at Nottigham, which is blown down, 7. Fights with the Parliament's Fo••••es at Edge-〈◊〉〈◊〉, ibid. Is after beaten by them, who take the City of York 8, His Army is broken, he goes to the Scots, and is deliver'd to the English 11. Withdraws from Hampton-Court to Isle of Wight, and there is kept in closer Custody, 15. Negociation with Hopes of Accommodation with the Parliament, 19. Is broke off by the Army, ibid. He is brought to Trial, arraigned of High Treason, sentenced to Death, and beheaded, 20.

Charles II. at Edinburgh proclaimed King of Great Britain, 20. The Scots send to him in Hol∣land, to subscribe the Covenant, 23. Are answer'd in general Terms, ibid. He goes over to Scotland, makes his Entry into Edinburgh, 36. Publishes a Declaration, in which he acknowledges that the Nation had been wronged by his Father's Behavi∣our, ibid. Having sworn to maintain the Covenant, he is crowned in Scotland, 37. He is beaten by Cromwel, marches into England, and being again beaten, narrowly escapes into France, 46. States-General refuse to take him a Volunteer in their Navy against the English, 65. He leaves France, and goes to Cologn, 99. Comes to Zealand, but Matters not succeeding, returns to Cologn, 123. A Law made to extinguish his Title to the Crown, 159. He comes to Breda, where he gives out a Declaration, 235. Is proclaimed King, arrives in England, and comes to London on the Anniversary of his Birth-Day, 237. His Death, 562.

Charters (Thomas) an Independent Teacher at Kilbride in Scotland, dies by a Kick of his Horse at the Time appointed to excommunicate Alexander Hamilton, 93.

Cheevers (Sarah) See Katharine Evans.

CHRIST, he only enlightens and speaks to the Conscience, 12. His Appearance in the Heart as a Resiner's Fire, 13 His 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ampled upon, ib. He teaches inwardly in the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 43, 44, 45, 51. The true Teacher, and the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Way to God, ibid. The Counsellor, the Shepherd, the Bishop, the Propher, 52. The Light of the World, 55.

Christening of Children, no Scripture for it, 457.

Christison (Wenlock) banish'd Boston on Pain of Death, appears in Court there, and is sent to Jail, 267. Brought again to Court, and what pass'd there, 270. Receives Sentence of Death, 272 His Prophetical Speech, ibid, Is set at Liberty, with 27 more of his Friends, ibid. The Reason of this sudden Change, 273.

Church; what a Church is, 16, 48, 51, 401. Which is the Mother-Church, 458.

Churches, Places of Religious Meeting impro∣perly so called, 58. What a Church is, 250, 401.

Church-Faith, a Paper so called, ansewred by G. Fox, 187.

Church-Government among the Quakers, an Ac∣count of it, 667.

Civil War in England, it's Original and Causes, 7.

Clarendon (Edward Earl of) his Saying of Oliver Cromwel, 186. Suppos'd to propose Queries to the Quakers 240.

Clark (Mary) for warning against Perfecution i•••• New-England, is cruelly whips, and kept 12 Weeks in Prison in Winter, 160.

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Clayton (Richard) at Burs in Suffolk, affixes some Queries to a Steeple-house Door, 116. Is with two others taken up, examin'd, and whipt, 117.

Goals (Josiah) convinced by the Ministry of J. Audland and J. Camm, 83. Committed to Newgate in Bristol, 87. With T. Thirstone he goes to Vir∣ginia, and thence with T. Chapman, by Land, to New-England, several hundreds of Miles, through vast Wildernesses, 265. Writes a Warning against Persecution, 410. His Exhortation to Constancy under Sufferings, 416. His Warning to the King, 447. Answers a Popish Book, 453. His Character and Death, 462, 463.

Goals, Justice. tho' provoked, kindly dismisses R. Widders, 73.

Cockn; here they assault G. Fox, with Pitch-Forks, Flails, and Staves, to kill him; yet he is preserved alive; tho' so bruised that he can hard∣ly speak, 60.

Colchester, cruel and bloudy Persecution there, 372, 373.

College for Education of Ministers, designed to be erected at Durham, but the Design is dropt, 172.

Coleman (Anne) with two more Women, sen∣tenced to be whipt thro' eleven Towns, 324, 325. Seized again, and dragg'd about in a barbarous Manner, 325. She is again cruelly whipt, with some others, 326.

Committee of Safety, set up by the Parliament, 206.

Conjurer, one so reputed, baffled by G. Fox, 39.

Conventicles. See Act.

Convincement, some convinced by dying Peni∣tents, 653. Some by beholding the weighty Frame of Friends in their silent Assemblies, 654. Others in other Manners, 655.

Corbet (Counseller) gets great Reputation by his Defence of G. F's Cause, 501.

Council of State erected by the Parliament, 206.

Cranmer (Thomas) Archbishop of Canterbury en∣deavours a Reformation, 4. Is martyr'd by Queen Mary, 5.

Creatures, Virtues of them open'd to G. Fox, 17.

Crist (Stephen) convinced of the Truth by J. Parnel, 105. Becomes a publick Minister of the Word of God, 217. Goes to Scotland, ibid. A brief Account of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 385. Goes to York, 431. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 concerning the present and succeeding Tim 〈◊〉〈◊〉 450. Is Prisoner at Ip∣swich, 457. Decl 〈◊〉〈◊〉 be made a Magistrate at Colchester, in King James II. Time, 584. His E∣pistle of Advice to all the Churches of Christ throughout the World, 601, 609. His Qualifica∣tions and Death, with some of his Dying Expres∣sions, 613.

Grisp (Samuel) a Clergyman of the Episcopal Church, his Letter to a Relation after he became a Quaker, giving an Account of his Change, 672.

Croese (Gerard) some Errors of his History noted, 12, 25, 59, 281.

Cromwel (Henry) Son of the Protector, Deputy of Ireland, 108. B. Blaugdone's Message to him, 109. Is much affected therewith, ibid. He is cal∣led back by the Parliament and deposed, 206.

Cromwel (Oliver) made General in the Room of Fairfax, is sent into Scotland, 36. Edinburgh yielded to him, ibid. He beats the Army of Charles II. at Worcester, 46. Strives for the Supreme Authority, and dissolves the Parliament, 64. Calls a New Parliament, and delivers to them the Supreme Au∣thority, 72. His Council of Field-Officers declare him Supreme Ruler, by the Title of LORD PROTECTOR of the Commonwealth of England, &c. 77. The Ceremonies of his Inau∣guration, 78. He requires an Oath of Fidelity from his Soldiers and others, 79. His Speech in the Painted Chamber for Liberty of Conscience, 84. Yet suffers the Quakers to be persecuted, 85. He makes Peace with the Dutch, 98. Connives still at the grievous Persecution of the Quakers, 120. Sends a Fleet to the West-Indies, and another to the Mediterranean, 123. Calls a Parliament, 131. Is confirm'd in the Title of Protector, re∣ceives the Ensigns of Sovereignty, and takes an Oath to Rule faithfully, 159. His Design to as∣sume the Title of King opposed and laid aside, ibid. That of Protector confirm'd to him in Parliament, ibid. He breaks his Promise made in Distress, at Dunbar, 162. Discontent against him increases, 177. He is taken ill, 183. Vain Presumption of one of his Chaplains, ibid. He names his Successor, and dies, 185. Lie in State in Somerset-House, 186. His pompous Funeral, 188.

Cromwel (Richard) eldest Son to Oliver, proclaimed Protector, 186. E. Burrough writes to him and his Council, 189. He dissolves the Parliament, and the Long Parliament is called again, 206. Is de∣prived of Power, and ordered to remove from Whitehall, which he did, ibid. His Death, 679.

Crook (John) a Justice of Peace in Bedfordshire, convinc'd of the Truth by G. Fox, 99. Is turn'd therefore out of Commission, ibid. A Yearly Gen∣eral Meeting kept at his House, 173. He is ap∣prehended at a Meeting in London, 338. Brought to Trial, 347. Sentenc'd to a Premunire, 358. His Advice to his Children and Grand-children, 641, 642. His Bodily Afflictions, Patience, and Support under them, 643. His Qualifications, ib. Age and Death, ibid. His Letter of Advice and Comfort to Isaac Pennington, 651, & seq.

Crown of England in Remainder settled on the Protestant Line, in the House of Hanover, 644.

Cruelties exercised upon the Quakers on Ac∣count of their Religion in New-England, 168, 189, 190, 191, 218, 219, 323, 333. At Warburrow in Oxon, 486. At Horsely-down, 488. At Long-Claxton in Leicestershire, 507. At Norwich, 512. In Wales, 514. In Plymouth and Gloucestershire, 543. In Yorkshire, 544. In Bristol, 551, 554. In Lei∣cestershire, ibid.

Curtis (Anne) her Father, Sheriff of Bristol, was hang'd near his own Door, for endeavouring to bring in the King, 244. Has Access to the King, and obtains her Desire in Favour of G. Fox, ibid.

D.

Deceivers; who are the greatest, 17, 18.

Declaration, of King Charles II. from Breda, in which he promises Liberty to tender Consciences, and Freedom from Trouble on Account of Religi∣on, 235, 236. This Promise renewed to the Qua∣kers, 250. The Substance of K. James the Second's Declaration for Liberry of Conscience, 579.

Declarations of Fidelity and Christian Faith, to be subscribed by Quakers, instead of the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy 599.

Deputies from New-England come to London, to defend their Cruelty to Quakers; but some fearing Prosecution, soon get back again, 280.

Derby (Countess of) her Cruelty and Death, 387.

Desborough (Colonel) is against Cromwel's taking the Title of King, 159. He complains of the Parliament, 207.

Dewsbury (William) immediately convinced of the Truth, in Unity with G. Fox, 43. Begins to preach publickly, 50. Is beaten till almost kill'd, but healed by the Power of the Lord, 73. Is with others imprison'd at Northampton about half a Year, and after brought to Trial there, 111. Examin'd by Judge Atkins, who seems satisfy'd with his An∣swers, ib. 118. Yet is he continued in Prison, 119.

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Was born near Hull in Yorkshire, 118. His Letter of Consolation to his oppressed Friends, 557. A short Account of his Life and Convincement, 591. He was 19 Years Prisoner at Warwick, besides o∣ther Places ibid. His Speech to some Friends in his Sickness, 593, 596. His Death, ibid.

Difficulties, the greatest surmounted by the firm and lasting Patience of the Quakers 62.

Disciple of Christ must forsake all, 6.

Discord among those at the Helm of Govern∣ment, 188.

Discourse; G. Fox has a long Discourse concern∣ing Religion in the Town-Hall of Carlisle, with the Justices and Magistrates, 67. R. Hubberthorn's Dis∣course with King Charles II. which he afterward publish'd, 247, 250. G. Fox's with some Jesuits. 281.

Dispute at Leicester of People of several Per∣suasions, 16. Another at Drayton, which is twice resumed, 95. With a Jesuit at London, 173, 174. About the Resurrection, and Christ's Body in Heaven, 461. About the Trinity, ibid. Be∣tween the Baptists and the Quakers, 501, 505. At Aberdeen, where four young Students are convin∣ced, 507.

Distracted Woman quieted by G. Fox, and con∣vinced of the Truth, 22.

Distress often made for two or three Times the Value, 374.

Doomsdale, a noisome Dungeon in Lanceston Pri∣son, into which G. Fox, and his two Companions were put, 129. A Friend offers to Cromwel to lie there in his Stead, but is refused, 130.

Downer (Anne) the first Woman-Quaker that preach'd publickly at London, 82. Goes to Lan∣ceston to tend G. Fox and two Companions in Jail, 130. Is married to B. Greenwell, and after to G. Whitehead, 577. Her dying Words and Death, ibid.

Drayton in Leicestershire, the Birth-place of G. Fox, 6. A Dispute there, 95.

Dreams, a People who relie much on them, are convinced and become Believers, 11. Remarkable Dream of K. Evans, under Expectation of being burnt in the Inquisition at Malta, 305.

Dring (Robert) first Meeting in London held at his House, 80.

Drummer, a Priest, his rash Expression, 325.

Drunkard; a common Drunkard, and noted Whoremaster, who was a Poet, converted by the Means of G. Fox, 17.

Drury (Captain) a remarkable Passage concern∣ing him, 98.

Dundas (William) a Scotchman, an Account of his Convincement, 438. Is Excommunicated, 439. He goes to France, and afterward returns into England, and joins in Communion with the Qua∣kers, 440.

Dungeon of Carlisle, in which G. Fox was con∣fin'd for six Months, a Description of it, 67.

Dyar (Mary) banish'd New-England, 222. Re∣turning again, is taken up, ibid. And sentenced to Death, 223. Writes to the Magistrates of Boston, 244. Repriev'd, when ready to be turn'd off, 227. Her Character, 228. Returns to Boston, ibid. Is sent for by the General Court, examined, again sentenc'd, and executed, 228, 229.

E.

Ears: John Copeland, Christopher Holder, and John Rouse, have their Right Ears cut off, in the House of Correction at Boston in New-England, and are af∣terwards whipt, 193, 194.

Eccles (Solomon) bold and zealous Actions of his, for which he is a Sufferer, 468. His Challenge, 469. Severely whipt at Cork, 489. His Sincerity, ibid.

Education in Universities not sufficient to make a Minister of Christ, 10, 12.

Election and Reprobation, 46.

Elizabeth, Princess of the Palatinate, (Daughter of Frederick King of Bohemia, and Sister to the Princess Sophia, late Dutchess of Hanover) her Let∣ter to W. Penn, 533. Her Answer to G, Fox's Let∣ter from Amsterdam, ibid. Another to W. Penn, 535. Another, 541. Another, 542.

Embden, Quakers persecuted there, 536. W. Penn writes to the Senate, ibid. &c. Who invite that People to reside among them, 571.

Encouraging Letter of G. F. to suffering Friends, 188.

Endicot (John) Governor at Boston in New-England, his Cruelty, 157, 264, 265, 269, 270, 326. His barbarous Ingratitude, 329. Dies of a loath∣some Disease, 332.

Enemies; many enraged Enemies have become Friends, 61.

Episcopacy, abrogated in Scotland, 23.

Error, not to be conquered by the Arm of Flesh, and carnal Weapons, 151.

Evans (Katharine) and Sarah Cheevers, early vi∣sited Scotland, 92. They are mov'd to travel to∣wards Alexandria, 285. Embark for Leghorn, ibid. Arrive at Malta, and have some Sense of their en∣suing Trouble, ibid. Are some Time entertained by the English Consul, ibid. Put into the Inquisi∣tion, and examin'd by the Lord Inquisitor, 286. The English Consul grieves for being accessary to their Confinement, 288. Their great Sufferings, Examinations, Warnings, and Attestations of the Truth, 288, 296. They discourse with the English Consul, he is much affected, and shortly after dies, ibid. Endeavours for their Liberty prove vain, 297. They are not idle in the Prison, 299. An admirable Instance of Friendship towards them in an Englishman, 300. They continue stedfast, notwithstanding all possible Endeavours to pervert them, 301. Are at last set at Liberty, after near four Years Confinement, thro' the Procurement of the Lord D' Aubigny, ibid. Go on board an English Vessel, 304. Touch at Leghorn and Tangier, and come safe to England, 305. Katherine is committed to Bridewel in Bristol, 554. Her Death, 614.

F.

Factions; three several ones 〈◊〉〈◊〉 England, 197.

Faith, who have the true 〈◊〉〈◊〉 288. 'Tis this only can preserve from vain 〈◊〉〈◊〉 sinful Conversa∣tion, 298. Not to be forced, 402. Its Genuine Effects, 458. Whether Faith comes by the out∣ward Hearing, 526.

Faith Historical, how far essential to the Christian Religion, 516.

Fairfax, General of the Parliament-Forces, un∣willing to go to Scotland, voluntarily resigns, 36.

False Prophets, who are such, 56.

Fanatick History, writ chiefly against the Quakers, 151. Some notable Citations in Answer to it, 151, 155.

Farmer (Ralph) a Priest, stirs up Persecution at Bristol, 83, 85, 87.

Farnsworth (Richard) and others convinced by the Preaching of G. Fox, 43. Becomes a Minister of the Gospel, ibid. Begins to preach, and so pow∣erfully, that People are amazed 50. Writes against Muggleton and Reeves, 386. His Death, 454.

Fast, of a Woman in Lancashire, 13. A Letter of G. Fox concerning Fasts, 178.

Favour with God, how good Men know they are in God's Favour, 521. A Felon convinc'd, 39.

Fell (Henry) taken out of a Meeting where he ministred to the People, and whipt, 248, &c.

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Fell (Margaret) Wife of Judge Fell, with most of her Family, convinced by G. Fox's Preaching, 55. She is seiz'd by an extraordinary Power, 50. Sends forth an Information against II. Prter, Mayor of Lancaster, 244. Goes to London, and applies to the King, ibid. Acquaints him with Friends Suf∣ferings, 254. She is premunired, 434. Short Ac∣count of her Life and Death, 658. She writ the Call of the Jews out of Babylon, and many other Pieces, 659.

Fell (Thomas) a Judge in Wales, 55. He enter∣tains G. Fox, and is convinced by him, 57. Offers his House for a Meeting-Place, ibid. Defeats the Design of Justices Sawrey and Thompson against G. Fox, 0. A short Account concerning him, 659. His Death, ibid.

Fifth-Monarchy Men make an Insurrection, 253. Their Design, ibid. They cause great Troubles to the Nation, 254. Some are put to Death, but acquit the Quakers of having any Hand in their Plot, ibid.

Fines; exorbitant Fines extorted from Quakers, 219. and in a great many other Places.

Fisher (Samuel) being educated at the University, is Ordained a Priest, and gets a Living of about 200 l. a Year, 11. Leaves, the Episcopal Church, and becomes a Baptist Teacher, 1 2. On hearing of J. Stubbs, convinc'd, and defends his Doctrine, ibid. Begins to speak before the Parliament, but is interrupted, 131. The Purport of his Speech, which he after printed, ibid. Goes to Dunkirk with E Burrough, what they acted there, 204, 205. Goes to Rome with J. Stubbs, 251. His Death, 431.

Fisher (Mary) a Maiden, with Anne Austin, come to Boston in New-England, and are barbarously used, 157, 158. And after Five Weeks Imprison∣ment sent back to England, ibid. Mary Fisher tra∣vels to Turky, delivers a Message from God to Sul∣tan Mahomet IV. in his Camp, 251. Which he fa∣vourably receives, and uses her with Respect, ibid. She returns to England, 252. Is married to W. Bayly, 509.

Flesh and Blood of Christ spiritual, and neces∣sary to spiritual Life, 88.

Flesh and Blood of Christ by which the Saints are nourished, 524.

Fletcher (Elizabeth) so cruelly abused at Oxford, that she died not long after, 89.

Fleetwood, (〈◊〉〈◊〉) opposes Cromwel's taking the Title of K 9.

Floyd (Morgan) 〈◊〉〈◊〉 st of Wrexham, sends two Men into the North to enquire concerning the Quakers, who are both convinc'd, but one of them falls off, 77.

Fox (George) His Birth and Parentage, 6. His Education, early religious Inclination, and Em∣ployment, 7. Resolves upon a separate and retired Life, fasts often, is diligent in reading the Holy Scriptures, 8. Sollicited to go into the Parliament Army, but declines it; in great Trouble of Mind confers with several Priests, but finds no Relief, 9. Separates from the publick Worship, betakes him∣self to Solitude, and reading the Bible: his induce∣ments thereto, 10. Is still in great Trouble, but more and more enlightned in his Understanding, 11. Travels up and down like a Stranger, 12. Leaves the separate Preachers, loses Hope in all Men, to depend on God and Christ alone, ibid. His Troubles continue, but with Intervals of sweet Comfort, 13. Begins to preach, whereby some are convinc'd, ibid. Of what his Preaching at first consisted, ibid. Others are convinced in a like immediate Way, as G. Fox, and meet unaware, 14. He has many Openings in Scriptures, ibid. A Prophecy of him, ibid. Professors, Priests and People come to him, 15 Several enter into So∣ciety with him, ibid. Goes to a Dispute in Lei∣cestershire, where several are convinced, 16. In¦creases in Knowledge, even of Natural Things 17. Is sent to preach the everlasting Gospel, 18. For∣bid to put off the at, &c, ibid. Many join with him therein, and become Objects of Rage and Fury, 19. Powerful Effects of his Preaching at Nottingham, where he is imprison'd, 20. Con∣founds Blasphemers, 22. Is six Months in the House of Correction at Darby, 24. Writes to the Priests, Magistrates, Justices, &c. 26, & seq. The Keeper of the Prison, of a bitter Enemy, becomes his Friend, 29. A remarkable Passage of a Soldier convinced by him, 37. Is offer'd his Freedom, and a Captain's Place, but refuses it, 38. For which he is sent to a Dungeon among Felons, ibid. Here he writes several Letters, and some are convinced by him, ibid. Is set at Liberty after a Year's Con∣finement, 42. Comes to Yorkshire, is befriended by Captain Pursloe, and Justice Hotham, 43 Speaks in Steeple-houses, and holds Meetings, where many are convinc'd, among whom are Priests, Per∣sons of Noe, and some inveterate Enemies, 43, &c. At Patrington being refused Lodging, he is forc'd to lie in the Fields, 47. Speaks in the Steeple-house unmolested, and has a great Meeting, where many are convinced, 48. Is barbarously treated at Warnsworth, Doncaster, Tichhil, 50. Malicious Re∣ports spread of him, ibid. Near Firbank Chappel has a numerous Meeting; many there convinced; the Teachers of the Congregation in particular, 51. Many at Kendal convinced, 54. And at Underbar∣row, ibid. Preaches at Ulverstone, 55. At Al∣d••••ham, and at Ramside, where Priest Lawson is convinced, 56. At Lancaster, where he is stoned, 58. At Ulverstone is dragg'd out of Town, and barbarously abused, 59. Is wonderfully preserved, 60. Accused of Blasphemy at Lancaster Sessions, where forty Priests appear against him, 61. But nothing being proved, is cleared, 62. Foretells the dissolving of the Parliament by Force, which fell out accordingly, 65. Preaches at several Pla∣ces with great Success, and at Carlisle convinces the Baptist Teacher, 66. Is there, as a Blasphemer, committed to a nasty Prison among Thieves and Murderers, where some become Converts 〈◊〉〈◊〉 At length released, 73. Travels thro' many Places of the North, 75, & seq. Disputes with seve••••l Priests at Drayton, 95. Is taken at Whetstone, brought before Col. H••••ker, 96. And sent Prisoner to the Protector at London, with whom he has a Conference, 97. Is friendly dismiss'd by him, but refuses his Entertainment, ibid. Writes to the Protector concerning the Oath of Abjuration of King Charles, 120. Is sent to Lanceston Jail, 125. His Trial at the Assizes, 126. Is fined and recom∣mitted, 128. And after great Suffering released, 131. Coming to London, he speaks with the Pro∣tector on the Road, shewing him the Evil of Per∣secution, 158. Goes with Edward Pyot to White∣hall, and talks with the Protector, 159. His Suc∣cess in Wales, 166. He travels in Scotland, 167, 168. Disputes with a Jesuit, 173, 174. Writes to the Protector's Daughter Claypole under Trouble, 176. Speaks with the Protector at Hampton-Court, is invited to his House, but sees him no more, 183. Foresees the Restoration, 188. Travels through divers Places, labouring in the Gospel, 234, 235, 242. Exhorts King Charles II. 239. Sent to Lan∣caster Jail, 243. What ensued thereupon till his Release by the King, 245, 247. Taken again at London, 253. And released, 254. Discourses with some Jesuits, 281, 282. Imprison'd at, Lei∣cester, 313. Tried, and found Guilty, yet relea∣sed, 315. Performs many signal Services 368, . Again apprehended, ibid. Brought to the

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Assizes, 390. And proves his Indictment erroneous, 391. Again indicted, and brought in guilty, 392. Recommitted, 393. Writes to the Emperor, Kings of France and Spain, and to the Pope, ibid. Pri∣soner in Lancaster Castle, 434. Removed to Scar∣borough Castle, 435. Released by Order of King Charles II. 445. His Travels in America, 491. Travels in England, 533. Goes to Holland, ibid. To Hamburgh and Fredrickstd, 535. His Sickness, Death and Character, 609. His Character by T. Ellwood, 610. An Epistle of his left sealed up, 611, 612. Another concerning his first Mission, 647, 648.

Fox (George) the Younger, is immediately con∣vinc'd of the Truth, 43. Writes an Exhortation to the Army, 217. And prophetically to the Long Parliament after it was restored, 218. Is impri∣son'd at Harwich, 237. Sent for by the Parliament, and committed to Lambeth Gatehouse, with R. Grassingham, 238. Who after fourteen Weeks are discharged by the House, 239. Writes a Book while in Prison, to the King; an Abstract of its Contents, ibid. 'Tis delivered to the King by R. Hubberthorn, and after printed, 240. Writes to the King against Popery, 276. Writes against the Abominations of the Times, 278. His Beha∣viour in his last Sickness, and at his Death, 279. Foresees approaching Calamities, 432.

France (Lewis XIV. King of) acknowledges the Pretender as King of England, and sets his Grand∣son on the Throne of Spain, 645. His Death, 683.

Franciscan Order: Quakers charg'd to be of it; 86. This Charge refuted, ibid.

Friends: Their great Sufferings, and on what Accounts, 186. Their mutual Christian Love, 201.

Friends, the Name whereby the Quakers are cal∣led among themselves, 668.

Friars at Rome, acknowledge the Truth contained in Books given them by S. Fisher and J. Stubbs, but dare not publickly profess it, 251.

Furnier (Isaac) a passionate, giddy-headed Man, Ringleader of some unruly People, pretending to be Quakers, but disown'd by them, 134. Turns Papist, debauch'd and dissolute, 135.

G.

Gardner (Hored) a Woman, being whipt (with a Girl) kneels down and prays for her Persecutors, 190.

Gibbons (Sarah) and Dorothy Waugh, two Qua∣kers, kept six Days in the House of Correction without Victuals, and whipt, 190.

Glin (Christopher) Priest at Butford, a Persecu∣tor of the Quakers, is struck blind in the Pulpit, 509.

Gln (Lord Chief Justice) has a long Discourse with G. F at his Trial, 126, & seq.

God; some People who denied his Being, refuted and convinced by G. F. 16. God teaches his Peo∣ple by his Spirit, 56.

Goldsmith (Sarah) testifies against Pride in a re∣markable Way, and is sent to Prison, 88.

Goodair (Thomas) and Benj. Staples imprison'd at Oxford, outlaw'd and stript of all, for refusing to swear, 315.

Goodridge (William) 13 Years a Prisoner, and suf∣fers severely besides, 612.

Gospel not established by the Sword or Law of Man, but by the Might, Power, and Spirit of God. 81.

Government and Governors, the Principles of the Quakers with ••••lation to them, 279.

Grace of God that hath appeared to all Men, able to bring them to the Favour of God, 18.

It brings Salvation, 285, 458. The Universality of it, ibid.

Grace-Church-Street, a Meeting house built there, 457.

Green (Thomas) a faithful Pastor, suffers severe Distresses on his Goods, 487.

Green (Theophilus) Servant to O. Cromwel, con∣vinc'd by F. Howgil, joins with the Quakers, 82. Set in the Stocks and severely fin'd, and sent to Newgate, by Justice Hawtrey, with a remarkable Mittimus, 487. See his Sufferings, &c. 588.

Greetings; G. F. is forbid to use them, 18. The Principle of the Quakers concerning them, 662.

Gwin (Paul) a Baptist, finds Fault with G. Fox, who soon puts him to Silence, 158.

H.

Hacker (Col. Francis) sends for G. F. 96. From whom he has a prophetical Warning, 97. His Wife and Marshal are convinced by the Preaching of G. Fox, 120. He is hang'd and quarter'd for High Treason, 252.

Hale (Sir Matthew) a religious Judge, discharges G. F by Proclamation, 501.

Halhead (Miles) a zealous Preacher, 58. He is beaten by the Order of Justice Preston's Wife, 69. Two very notable Occurrences concerning her, 69, 70. At Skipton in Yorkshire is beaten till he is laid for dead, miraculously healed of all his Bruis∣es, and in three Hours healthy and sound, ibid. At Doncaster he meets with the like Treatment, bid. A remarkable Occurrence concerning his Wife, ibid. At Stanly Chappel he is thrown over the Wall, and wonderfully recovered of his Bruises, 71. Goes to Newcastle, is there imprisoned; and released again, and many by him convinc'd, 72. Goes to Ireland with James Lancaster and Miles Bateman, where they proclaim the Truth, 92. They return to England, from thence with James Lancaster he goes to Scotland, ibid. Are in Danger of being stoned at Dumfries, ibid. Visit several Places in Scotland, and return to England, ibid. Miles is imprison'd at Berwick, where happen some very remarkable Occurrences, 93. He tells the Question the Priest design'd to ask him, and an∣swers it, 94. Is released and goes Home, ibid. Goes to London, and from thence with T. Salthouse to Exeter and Plymouth, where he is much persecut∣ed and imprison'd, 111, 115. And remains so for many Months, 116. The Fate of some of his Per∣secutors, 456. Has a long Conference with Gen∣eral Lambert, 493. His Letter to G. Fox, 494.

Hamilton (Alexander) erected a Meeting-house at Drumbowy, and Heads in Scotland, and receives the Testimony of the Quakers, 92. Is one of the first Scotch Preachers of that Persuasion, 93. A ve∣ry remarkable Passage concerning him, ibid.

Hammersly (Thomas) Foreman of a Jury without an Oath, 94. His Verdict commended by the Judge, ibid.

Harris (Charles) joins with the Separatists, 559.

Harrison, a Priest in Dublin, assents to the Truth of B. Blaugdon's Speech to the Deputy, 109.

Harwood (John) taken at Bures in Suffolk, exa∣min'd and sent to Goal, 116.

Ha honour forbid to G. Fox, 18. Reasons a∣gainst it, 19. Dis-used by W. Caton, being con∣vinc'd, 100. More Reasons against it, 127, 192.

Hawtrey (Justice) fines, and sends Theo. Green to Newgate, with a remarkable Mittimus, 487.

Haydock (John and Roger) receive the Truth, and both become publick Preachers, 455. The Death of Roger, and his Character by his Widow, 637.

Heavens (Elizabeth) and Elizabeth Fletcher's cruel Sufferings at Oxford, 80.

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Helliar (John) and Sir John Knight, two violent Persecutors at Bristol, 552.

Heresy, what Punishment belongs to it, 276.

Herford, a Town in Germany, the Residence of Princess Elizabeth, 534.

Hide (Judge) an active Persecutor, 415, 416. Dies suddenly, 430.

Hide (Matthew) an eminent Opposer of the Quakers for about Twenty Years, dies penitent, 510, 511.

Hignel (Jeremy) taken from his Shop, and sent to Prison without a Mittimus, for being a Quaker, 87.

Hignel (Temperance) so violently abused that she died in three Days, 88.

Hire; those who teach for Hire not Ministers of Christ, 402.

Hirelings and false Prophets, preach for Wages, 95, 97.

History, the Design of this, 6. Is briefly to re∣late the most remarkable Occurrences that came to the Author's Knowledge, and to stir up some others to improve it, for the Benefit of Posterity, 62.

Historical Knowledge of Christ not commonly manifested to us but by the Holy Scriptures, tho' God can impart it otherwise, 518.

Hodshone (Robert) the unheard of Cruelties prac∣tised on him by the Dutch, (on the Instigation of the English) in America, 220, 221.

Holder (Christopher) and John Copeland, cruelly whipt, imprison'd, and inhumanly used at Boston in New-England, 169. They with John Rous have their right Ears cut off, and are afterwards whipt in the House of Correction, 194.

Holland, the perpetual Edict published there, 456. Made void, 491. Peace concluded with France, 638.

Hooton (Elizabeth) one of the first that came to be convinced of the inward Divine Teaching, 13. Is moved to preach publichly, 35. Others before her had preach'd in large Meetings at London, 36. She is cruelly used in New-England, 326, 327.

Hornes (Anna Maria Countess of) intimate and resident with the Princess Elizabeth, 534.

House of Commons pass the Bill of Exclusion, 550. Their Resolution against executing the Pe∣nal Laws on Protestant Dissenters, ibid.

House of God; a Building of Lime and Stone absurdly so called, 59.

Hotham (Justice) entertains G. Fox in a very friendly Manner, 43, 44, &c.

Howard (Luke) at first averse, is after convinced by hearing W. Caton, and yields his House for a Meeting-place, 100. S. Fisher, then a Priest, stri∣ving to convince him of the Lawfulness of singing David's Psalms, is convinced by him of the con∣trary, 101.

Howgil (Francis) first of the Episcopal Church, and then an Independent, sides with G. Fox, being much affected with his Discourse, 51. A short Account of him, 53. Becomes a Minister of the Truth, is imprison'd at Appleby in Westmorland, 54. Goes to London, and is one of the first who preaches there at a Quakers Meeting, 80. Goes to Court, and speaks to O. Cromwel, 81. And after writes to him in a prophetical Spirit and Stile, ibid. Is six Months in Ireland, and after banished thence, 108. Writes a Paper for Encouragement in Time of hot Persecution, 344. Is imprison'd for not swearing, 387. Appears at the Assizes at Appleby, 394, 395. Is recommitted, 396. His Trial, 399, 403. He is outlaw'd, and imprison'd, ibid. Dies in Appleby Jail, 464. His Advice to his Daughter, ibid. 46.

Hubberthorn (Richard) a zealous Preacher among the Quakers, 58. He with others hal'd out of a Meeting, and left bound in the Fields in the Win∣ter Season, 63. Goes to Norwich, where he is imprison'd, and writes Epistles of Exhortation to his Friends, 88. His Birth, Parentage, former Life and Character, 88, 89. He has a long Dis∣course with King Charles II. 247, 250. Is violent∣ly haled from Bull and Mouth Meeting, and sent to Newgate, 362. Where he dies, ibid.

Hut••••in (John) imprison'd without any Cause or Warrant, 119.

Humility and Meekness pretended to by some, who shew what Spirit they are of, when they are denied worldly Honour, 19: The surest Ground of Safety to a Christian, 136.

Hus (John) his Martyrdom, 1.

Hutton (Thomas) entertains G. Fox, after he had been sorely abused, 60.

Hypocrisy of the Parliament reproved by G. Fox, 181.

J.

Jackus, a Priest, remarkably confounded by G. Fox, 62.

Jailor, of Darby Prison, enraged against G. Fox, 29. His Vision and Repentance, ibid. Of Lan∣ceston Prison, his inhamane Treatment of G. Fox, and two Companions, 129. He is turned out and put into the Dungeon, where he ends his Days, 131. Of Boston in New-England, his barbarous Cruelty to W. Brend, 191. Of Lancaster-Castle, his Cruelty to G. Fox, soon after which he is cut off by Death, 435. Of Ivelchester, Davis and Newberry, their miserable Condition, 569.

Under-Jailor at Carlisle, his Cruelty to G. Fox, 67. Is cast into the Dungeon with him, 73.

James II. is proclaimed King, 562. The Dis∣senters petition him for Liberty of Worship, ibid. By his Proclamation he puts a Stop to Persecution, 568. His Order for Ease to Quakers at Barbadoes, &c.. 574. He publishes his Declaration for Liberty of Conscience, 579. His Order to the Lord Mayor to admit Quakers to Offices, 582. Suffers a Quaker to be covered in his Presence, 583. Admits the Pope's Nuncio to a publick Entry, ibid. Sends Seven Bishops to the Tower, 584. His Proceedings cause a general Discontent, 586. He follows his Queen to France, 597. The Throne declared Va∣cant, 598. He is driven out of Ireland by King William, ibid. Prepares for an Invasion of Eng∣land, 636. Dies in France, 644.

Ibbit (Thomas) denounces the Judgment of Fire against London, two Days before it began, 445.

Jefferies, Lord Chief Justice, infamous for the many dismal Executions in the West, 570.

Jesuit; one challenges the Quakers to dispute at the Earl of Newport's House, some of whom ac∣cordingly met him, 173.

Jevans (Evan) his Account why he became a Quaker, 676.

Imprisonments; more than 4200 of the Quakers in Prison throughout England, 335. Many die in Jails, ibid. Account of the Number of Prisoners in the several Counties, 567. King James sets all at Liberty, excepting for Tythes, 573.

Inclination; a State in which the sinful Incli∣nation is subdued, attainable, 17.

Independents, differ with the Presbyterians, and several of them sit in Parliament, 11. Leave Eng∣land for Persecution, yet become Persecutors them∣selves, 157.

Indian Prince, his Kindness to a persecuted Eng∣lishman, and Saying concerning the English, 158.

Indictment, of several Perso taken at a Meet∣ing in Southwark, 345, 346. John Crook, with some Remarks on it, 358, 360. G. Fox proves his erroneous, 391.

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Informers, their Baseness and Cruelty, 477. The sudden Death of one of them, ibid. Wicked Persons encouraged to become Informers against Dissenters, 489. Sudden and remarkable End of one at Norwich, 545. Shad, an Informer, burnt in the Hand, 561. Hilton committed to Newgate, 569.

Inhumanity, of Lanceston Jailor towards G. Fox, and two Companions, 129. Of the Jailor at Boston in New-England, 191.

Inscription on a Steeple-house Door, wittily altered by some Soldiers of the Parliament-Army, 59.

Inspiration of the Spirit of God; by it we be∣lieve the Words and Writings of the Prophets to be divine, 517.

John ap-John, sent from a Priest in Wales to en∣quire concerning the Quakers, is convinced, be∣comes a Preacher, 77. And is imprison'd, 166.

Jury; a Trial by a Jury refused the Quakers in New England 193. Strange Advice to a Jury on the Conventicle-Act, 410. Barbarous Usage of Penn and Mead's Jury, 483. Who are fin'd and imprison'd, ibid.

K.

Keith (George) concern'd in the Dispute with the Baptists at London, 501. Disputes with some of the Scholars at Aberdeen, four of whom are convinced, 507. Goes with W. Penn, &c. into Holland, 533, &c. Some Account of his Apostacy, 612. Imbibes the Doctrine of Transmigration from Van Helmont, ibid. Comes into England, 613. Preaches at Turners-Hall, 614. And at length con∣forms to the Church of England, and is Ordain'd, ibid. Charges the Quakers with Heterodoxy, his Charge fully answer'd, 631. Summons them to meet him at Turners-Hall, which they decline for Reasons that read, 632. Charges Quakers with such Points as he had notably defended, 635. Is much in favour with the Episcopal Clergy, of whom he had formerly given a differing Account, 643. Is sent to America, and returns with little Success; but gets a Benefice in Sussex, 659.

King; Contrivance to make Cromwel King, op∣posed, and laid aside, 159. E. Burrough dissuades from it in a Letter to him, 160. As does also G. Fox, 176.

King William III. See Orange.

Kingdom of Christ is setting up by his own Power, 162.

Kings of France and Spain; G. Fox writes to them against Persecution, 393.

Kirby (Colonel) his Cruelty to G. F. 393.

Knight (Sir John) and John Helliar, two violent Persecutors at Bristol, 552, &c.

L.

Labadie (John de) a noted Teacher in Holland, 535.

Lambert (Major-General) dissuades Cromwel from assuming the Crown, for which he is made to resign his Commission, 159. Is sent General by the Parliament against Sir George Booth, whom he de∣feats, 206. He is tried and condemned, but ob∣tains his Life, and is confin'd to a small Island near Plymouth, 317.

Lampit (William) Priest at Ulverstone, opposed by G. Fox, 55. And put to Silence by him, 57. Friends barbarously abused by his Hearers, 59. He with another Priest are silent upon the entring of Miles Halhead into the House where he was preaching, 71, 71. His Death, 511.

Lancaster (James) his Wife throws Stones at G. Fox, 60. Repents and becomes one of his Friends, 61. He accompanies Miles Halhead into Ireland, and after into Scotland, 92, 93.

Lanceston (Mayor of) a cruel Persecutor, 130.

Languages and Sciences make not a Minister of Christ, 172.

Laud (William) Archbishop of Canterbury, be∣headed, 10.

Law, either Outward or Inward; this last, viz. the Law of God in the Mind convinces of Sin, 15.

Laws designed originally against Papists, execu∣ted against Protestant Dissenters, 255. An Ab∣stract of them, interspers'd with Cases, 256, 257.

Laws in Equity should extend no further, than there is Power in Man to obey, 433.

Laws made in New-England against the Quakers, 190, 195.

Lawson (Thomas) an eminent Priest, by the Preaching of G. Fox, receives the Truth, leaves off preaching for Hire, and in Time comes to preach Christ and his Gospel freely, 56. Esteemed a skilful Botanist, ibid.

Lawson (Wilfrid) High-Sheriff, a great Enemy to G. Fox when in Carlisle Prison, 67.

Lawyers are without Justice and Equity, for want of having the true Knowledge and Wis∣dom, 17. An Expostulation with them, 146.

Le Cler (John) his Constancy in Martyrdom, 2.

Leddra (William) taken up at Newbury in New-England, and sent to the House of Correction at Boston, 190. Is kept five Days without Food, and hath twenty Lashes with a Three-corded Whip, 191. Tho' banish'd on Pain of Death, he returns to Boston, is taken up, and chain'd to a Log of Wood, Day and Night, 264. Is thus brought to Court, and examined, receives Sentence of Death, 266. Writes to his Friends, 267. His Execution, 269, 273.

Leonard Letchford, a cruel Persecutor, his sudden Death, 316.

Liberty of Conscience, the Protector's Speech for it, 84. The pretended Asserters of it perse∣cute more fiercely than the Episcopalians had done before, 88. Promised by King Charles II. in his Declaration, 235. The Court seems inclined to it, but 'tis obstructed by malicious Spirits, and cross Accidents, 253. A little Book ooncerning it presented to the King, 283. Expected from King James II. 568. But is settled by King William in his first Parliament, 599.

Licentiousness of the Press, a Bill for restrain∣ing it brought into Parliament, 639. Considera∣tions relating to it offer'd by the Quakers, and given to the Members, 640.

Light of CHRIST to be minded, by which evil Thoughts, Words and Actions are discovered, 56. That of God in the Heart, gives Victory over the Corruption of the Mind, 74. It leads to the Kingdom of God, 76. It lighteth every Man that cometh into the World, 96. Convinceth of Sin, 99. Obedience to it, the Way to Eternal Peace, and Rest, 111. 'Tis received from the Father, and is the only Teacher, 162. Tis not a natural Light, 166. The Light on the Candlestick, a short Treatise so called, 688, 694.

Lilburn (John) Lieutenant-Colonel, reproves the Protector, 120. His Character, 121. Is im∣prison'd for Treason, but after discharged, ibid. Is again confined in the Tower, and impeach'd of High Treason, but is acquitted, ibid. He is a third Time taken into Custody, for charging the Protector with Falseness and Tyranny, and im∣peach'd of High Treason, behaves himself with Undauntedness, is again acquitted by the Jury, 122. Yet kept Prisoner during the Protector's Life, 123. Is first in Part, and after entirely con∣vinced of the Truth, ibid.

Lockhart, Governour of Dunkirk, 204. Sends for E. Burrough and S. Fisher, and discourses with them friendly, 26.

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〈◊〉〈◊〉 (Charles) Elector Palatine, his kind Entertainment of W. Ames and his Friends, 198.

Lee (Thomas) a zealous Minister of the Gospel, his dying Words, 460. W. Penn convinced by him.

London; F. Howgll and A. Pearson, the first of the Quakers who held a Meeting there, 80. They increase, and begin to have settled Meetings, se∣veral of which are erected there, 82. Quakers are severely persecuted; 535. About 500 of them imprison'd in London and Suburbs, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Many particular Instances of barbarous Cruelties, 336 344. Pestilence increases, 430. Above Eight Thousand People die in one Week, 431. The Fire breaks out, by which above 1320 Houses were burnt, 445.

Love; mutual Christian Love amongst Friends, 20.

Love (John) travels to Legorn, Venice, Rome, where for his Testimony he is put in the Inquisition, and dies, being dispatch'd in the Night, as some Nuns reported, 250.

Lower (Thomas) Practitioner in Physick, is con∣vinc'd of the Truth by G. Fox in Lameston Jail, 130. Imprison'd with him at Worcester, and ma∣nifests singular Love there to him, 493. Set at Liberty, pleads for G. F. and smartly reprimands Dr. Cr••••••r, 496.

〈◊〉〈◊〉 (Valley of) Protestants there much per∣secuted, 17.

Luo•••• (Edmund) sent Commander in Chief in∣stead of H. Comwel into Ireland, 206.

L••••••ing (Thomas) of a fighting Sailor, becomes a peaceable Christian, 374, 37. Meets with many Troubles, by being pre•••• into the King's Service, ibid. 378. Is taken in a Merchant-Ship in the Medi••••r••••••an by an Algier Pirate, 379. Retakes the Ship without Fighting, 381. Lands the Turks on the Barbary Shore, 383. The Story having been related to the King, he came in his Barge to the Ship-side in the River, and discoursed the Master and Mate about it, ibid.

M.

Magistracy, the End and Design of it, 186. Its Degeneracy, ibid. The Quakers Opinion concern∣ing it. 249, 279.

Magistrates of Boston in New-England, encou∣rag'd by the Priest in Persecution, 192. Make a cruel Order, which is cruelly executed, 194

Magistrates good and bad, our Duty to each re∣spectively, 249. How far their Power exteneth, 276.

Magna Carta Proceedings against Quakers con∣trary to it, 341.

Malta, English Consul there, accessary to the putting two English Women in the Inquisition, 286. His Death, 299. A dreadful Tempest and Earth∣quake there, 304. K. Evans writes to their Rulers, 03.

Mansfield-Woodhouse, People there fall upon G. Fox in the Steeple-house, and strike him down, &c. A distracted Woman quieted, 22.

Marriage, the Principle of the Quakers relating thereto, 663.

Marsh (—) Esq one of the King's Bed-cham∣ber, a Friend to G. Fox, 253. His extraordinary Respect for him, 444. Is made Justice of Peace, Continues kind to G. F. and other Friends, 559.

Marshal (Charles) convinced, 83. Travels thro' the Nation in the Heat of Persecution, yet none lay Hands on him, nor is he fined for Preaching, 456.

Marshal (Henry) a persecuting Priest, his pre∣sumptuous Saying from the Pulpit, and sad Death, 453.

Marshal (Priest) spreads false and ••••••••erous Re∣ports of G. Fox, 50.

〈…〉〈…〉

Mary II. Queen of England, &c. her Character and Death, 626.

Mss Houses, not the House of God, 59.

Meekness and Patience, a notable Example of them in J. Pael 105. Another Instance, 372.

Meetings, the first great one kept in Notting∣hamshire, 15. 〈…〉〈…〉 ordinary Power appears in one at Ma••••field, so that the House seemed to be shaken, ibid. Meetings of Professors and others, visited in several Places, 15, 16, 17. Meetings settled, ••••, 5 〈◊〉〈◊〉 in most places of the North of England, 9. Several Meetings erected at Lon∣don, 83. Among which the Bull and Mouth, Ibid. A General Meeting 〈…〉〈…〉 95. Another in Bedords••••re, 173. At Skipton, 243. Apology for Meetings, 〈…〉〈…〉 They are frequently disturbed at London, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 where, and Persons cruelly a∣bused, 335. Bea•••••• and grievously wounded, some even to Death, ••••6. When kept forcibly out of Meeting-hou••••, Friends meet in the Street, ibid Grace-〈◊〉〈◊〉 Meeting house built, 457. A Yearly Meeting at London, 46. Some convinced by Silent Meetings, 654.

Meeting house at Ratcliff pull'd down, 477.

Message to the Rulers of England by E. Bur∣rough, 207, 217.

Military Employment testified against, 88.

Miller (Philip) a Volunteer in Persecution, di∣sturbing Meetings without Authority, 338.

Ministers of Christ are made by himself, who gives them Gifts, 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

Ministers so called in this Nation, a great Griev∣ance to it, 215.

Ministers of the Word, above sixty of them rai∣sed among the Quarkers go out in the Service of the Gospel; the Names of several of them, 79.

Monarchy, a Jesting Saying of Cromwel con∣cerning this Word, 159.

Monk, General of the Army in Scotland, writes to Lenthal the Speaker, 218. Comes into England with Part of the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 233. Sends for the ex∣cluded Members and the Lords to Parliament, ibid. Gives an Order against Soldiers disturbing Friends Meetings, 235. By his Advice Charles Smart comes to Brada, ibid.

Monmouth (Duke of) lands in England, is de∣feated, taken, and being attainted, is beheaded on Tower-Hill. His undaunted Behaviour, and re∣markable Expressions at Execution, 570.

Motions of the Body and Mind distinguished, 523.

Mountebanks Vanity, 2.

Muggleton (Lodowick) and John Reeves, their monstrous Blasphemies, 386. R. Farnsworth pub∣lishes a Book against Muggleton, ibid. To which he replies, ibid.

Murder, a strange Account of one at Dublin, 110.

Musgrave (Sir Philip) a Persecutor of Friends, and violent Prosecutor of F. Howgil, 39.

N.

Name of Quakers not assumed, but given, and how far used by them, 608. Among themselves they are distinguished by that of Friends, ibid.

Naseby, the King's Army beat there, 10.

Naylor (James) convinced by G. Fox, 43. Be∣comes a Preacher,ibid. Reproved by G. Fox, and Friends at Bristol, 135. His Birth and Educa∣tion, ibid. Had been a Soldier in the Parliament-Army, ibid. Acquits himself well at first, and is esteemed by his Br••••hen, 136. The Beginning of his Fall, ibid. His Procession into Bristol, 137. Is taken up there, 〈◊〉〈◊〉, and sent to London, to be 〈…〉〈…〉 the P••••••••ment, ibid. Their

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Resolution and Sentence, ibid. Petitions in his Behalf to the Parliament, and the Protector, 139. Publick Preachers prevail with the Protector not to stop his Punishment, ibid. Sentence executed at London, 141. He comes to a true Repentance of his Transgression, ibid. And publishes seve∣ral Books and Papers by Way of Recantation, 142, 150. The Fault of his Crime not owing to the Doctrine of which he made Profession, 155. But to his being exalted in his own Opinion, ibid. His dying Words, 156.

Newcastle (Mayor of) troubled for imprisoning M. Halhead, sets him at Liberty, 72.

New-England, Persecution there, 157. Fur∣ther Severities and Cruelties, 168, 169. Perse∣cution is carried on and increases, 189. Cruel Laws made, 190. Other Instances of their Crue∣lty, ibid. 194. Nicholas Davis banish'd New-England on Pain of Death, 222. Persecution continued, 218, 228. A further Account there∣of, 264, 273. A Stop order'd to be put thereto by the King, upon the Application of E.Bur∣rough, ibid. & seg. Their Deputies endeavous to defend them, but fearing Dangers, skulk away hastily, 280. Persecution continued with much Cruelty, 323, & seg. Impious, &c. Expressions of some of the Magistrates, 330. A Relation of their Proceedings was published, 333. Persecu∣tion yet continues in New-England, 542.

Nimeguen, the Congress there. An Epistle, to∣gether with an Apology for the true Christian Divinity, both in Latin, and wrote by R. Barlay, delivered to each Ambassador, &c. 544.

Norton (John) Priest at Boston in New-England, a fierce Promoter of Persecution, encourages the relenting Magistrates, 192. He with other Priests petitions for a Law to banish Quakers on Pain of Death, 194. His sudden and remarkable Exit, 332

Norwich; R. Hubberthorn and G. Whitehead go thither, 79, 88. Whole Ministry is so successful, that a Meeting is there settled, ibid.

O.

Oaths, Reasons why the Quakers refuse to take them, and that they may be indulged with an Af∣firmation instead thereof, without Prejudice to the Government or private Persons, 623. They present a Petition to the Parliament for an Affir∣mation instead of an Oath, ibid. The Petition referr'd to a Committee, who agree they ought to be relieved; yet is the Business retarded, ibid. They obtain an Act that their solemn Affirmation shall be accepted instead of an Oath, 630. This Act continued, 645. Made perpetual, and after∣ward a Form more generally easie obtained, 683.

Oath of Fidelity to O. Cromwel, refused by his Soldiers convinced of the Quakers Persuasion, who thereupon are disbanded, 79. Of Abjuration of the Pope refused, and why, 113.

Oath of Supremacy, 256.

Oaths no Gospel-Ordinance, a Book writ by F. Howgil against Oaths, 465. Doctrine of the Quakers concerning them, 661.

Oaths not absolutely necessary to Government, 400.

Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy tender'd to Quakers, and by them refused, the general Pretence for persecuting them, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 340, 371, and in many other Places.

Oliver Atherton dies in Prison for Tithes, at the Prosecution of the Countess of Darby, 387.

Oppressed, God hears them, and brings Distress on the Persecutors, 252.

Orange (Prince of) born in Holland, 36. Re∣moved from being Stadolder by the perpetual Edict, 456. Which is made void, and the Prince restored to the Honour of his Ancestors, 491. The Glory of Rescuing from Persecution reserved for him, 509. He marries the Princess Mary, eldest Daughter to the Duke of York, 543. Comes into England upon the King's Desire, and after a short Stay returns, 551. He lands in England, and comes to London, 597. Is congratulated by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Sheriffs, ibid. Ad∣vises with some Members of former Parliaments, how to pursue the Ends of his Declaration, ibid. He with his Consort declared King and Queen, and crowned, 598. Their Engagements at Coronati∣on, ibid. They are also declared King and Queen of Scotland, ibid. He is the Glorious Instrument of establishing Liberty of Conscience by Law, 599. Plot against him, and Association thereupon, 636. Is acknowledged by Lewis XIV. of France, 639. By a Fall from his Horse he breaks his Collar-Bone, 645. Dies at Kensington greatly lamented, 646. His Watchmaker, and Duke of Gloucester's Nurse, Quakers, 639. His Character, 646.

Order, and Manner of the Meetings of Friends, 250.

Order, to the Jailor at Boston, to whip the Qua∣kers in his Custody twice a Week, beginning with 10 Lashes, and increasing by 3 every Time, till they would work, 192.

Osburn (William) one of the first Scotch Preachers of the Quakers, 93. He from a Lieutenant Co∣lonel became a zealous Minister, 104.

Oxford; cruel and barbarous Usage of Elizabeth Heavens and Elizabeth Fletcher there, 89. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the latter was in a painful Condition till 〈◊〉〈◊〉, which fell out not long after, ibid.

P.

Paels (Adrian) late Dutch Ambassador in Spain, his Argument against immediate Revelation, 516. Answer'd by R. Barclay, 517, &c. With another Solution of the same, 528. Solution of another Argument by another Person, 531, &c.

Page (John) Mayor of Plymouth, his unjust. Treatment of M. Halhead and T. Salthouse, 112, 113. He excuses it in a Letter to General Des∣borough, 114. Who is but little satisfied there∣with, 115.

Papists fawn on Quakers in hopes to proselyre some, 281. Statutes made against them executed against Quakers, 402.

Parliament, Difference betwixt King Charles I. and them; their Forces take some strong Places, 7. Fight with the King's at Edge-Hill, the Vic∣tory doubtful, 8. Beat the King's Army, and conquer York, 9. Beat them again at Naseby, after which no decisive Battle, 10. Turn out Bishops, and endeavour to settle the Presbyte∣rian DIRECTORY, but can't yet effect it, ibid. Insist on the Abrogation of Episcopacy, and Command of the Militia, 15. Are jealous of Cromwel's encreasing Greatness, and by him dissolved after sitting nigh 13 Years, 65. A new one called by Cromwel, 72. They resign into his Hands the supream Authority he had committed to them, 77. Are dissolved after five Months, 99. A new Parliament called, 131. In which 'tis agreed that there should be two Houses of Parliament, ib.. Long Parliament restored, 206, 218. About 1500 Officers of the Army cashier'd by them, 232. The secluded Members return, and the Lords are sent for, 233. House of Commons pass the Bill of Ex∣clusion, the Lords reject it, 55. Parliament dis∣solved; a new one at Oxford; that also dissolved, 151.

Parker (Alexander) an early Minister among the Quakers, 99. His Death and Character, 600.

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Parnel (James) a Youth, of 16, visiting G. Fox in Carlisle Dungeon, is convinced, and after becomes a powerful Minister of the Gospel, 68. Born at Retsord in Nottinghamshire, and train'd up in Lite∣rature, 104. Imprisoned at Cambridge, disputes with the Scholars, and is rudely treated, 105. Goes to a Fast at Coggeshall, reasons with and confounds Priest Willis, being but about eighteen Years of Age, ibid. He is sent to Colchester Prison, and thence 18 Miles chained Night and Day, with Fe∣lons and Murderers, to the Sessions at Chelmssord, 106. Is indicted, fined and sent back to Colchester Castle, ibid. Unparallel'd Cruelty exercised to∣wards him here, proves the Cause of his Death, 107. Beyond which their Malice extended, ibid.

Pastor (Independent) preaching against the Qua∣kers, falls down as dead, brought again to Life, but never to his right Senses, 167.

Patrington; here G. Fox is refused Lodging and Victuals for his Money, and is forced to lie in the Fields, 47.

Peace concluded between England, Holland, and France, 638. Artificial Latin Distich upon it, to be read either fore or backward, 639.

Peace; the first Step thereto, is to stand still in the Light, that discovers Sins and Transgressions, 56.

Pearson (Anthony) turn'd Quaker, 65. Refus'd Access to G. Fox in Carlisle Dungeon, 72. One of the first of them that preach'd at London, 80. He and T. Aldam go to most of the Jails, and get 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Friends Commitment to lay before Crom∣•••••• 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

〈◊〉〈◊〉 (House of) abolish'd, 20.

pembleton (Br••••••) a New-England Magisstrate, Persecutor and Blasphemer, 330.

Penn (Wiliam) his Education and Convince∣ment, 457. Publish's Book, for which he is committed to the Tower, 462. He is tried with W. Mead at the Old-Baily, 477, 484. Goes to Holland, and travels into Germany with R. Barclay, 533. With whorr he visits the Princess Elizabeth, and travels further in Germany, 534. Writes to the Princess Elizabth, the Countess of Hornes, and to the Elector Pa••••tine, ibid. Goes to Wiewert where he speaks with Anna Maria Schurman, the Somerdykes, and eter Yo the French Pastor, 535. Goes to Embden where he speaks with the Bur∣ghermaster Andre, 536. His Letter to him against Persecution, ibid. 538. Revisits the Princess and Countess, ibid. Disputes at Amsterdam, 539. Ar∣rives at Harich, thence goes to London, 540. Wie to the Princess, 541. Pennsylvania granted to him and his Heirs, by K. Charles II. 551. His Speech to King James II. at his delivering the Address from Friends Yearly Meeting, and the King's Answer, 580, &c. Blames the turning out the Fellows of Magdalen College, 583. Answers the Reflection of his being a Papist, 590. And presents an Address to Queen Anne, 658.

Penn (Admiral) sent by the Protector with a Fleet to the West-Indies, 123. His dying Senti∣ments and Advice to his Son, 551.

Pennington (Isaac) being, Prisoner, wries to the K. and Parliament of the Unreasonableness of Per∣secution, 432. A Question proposed by him to the K. and both Houses of Parliament, 433. Short Hint of his Convincement, Death and Burial, 545. His Relation concerning himself, 648, 61.

Pen•••• (Justice) prosecuted on the Act against Oc∣casional Conformity, 679.

People of God; a Summary Account of God's 〈…〉〈…〉 a People in this Nation, of their great Sufferings, what God has done for them, and will do, with an Exhortation to Patience, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ••••••edfastness, 259, 263, 432.

Perfection recommended by G. Fox, and defend∣ed against some Professors, 75.

Perrot (John) travels into Italy with J. Love, is imprisoned at Rome, and at length released, 250. Gives way to vain Imaginations, 282. And at last abandons his Profession, 283. His Answers to Al∣derman Brow, 339, Said to be Author of a Paper fathered by Roger's Party on E. Burrough, 559.

Persecution at Bristol, 83, 87. In New-England by those who had fled from it in the Old, 155, 156. 'Tis contrary to Christ, his Apostles, and Christi∣anity, 158. Inexcusable in the Professors of Re∣ligion, 178, 179. Protector and Council warn'd against it, 181. At London and elsewhere, 187. Some Stop put to it by Change of the Govern∣ment, 255. Persecution for Religion destroys Trading, Husbandry, &c. 283. Is very severe in London and all over England, 335. It continues, 413, 423. Is at a Stand, 467. Which displeases some Churchmen, ibid. It is renewed, 475. Rages in the Country, 477. Many Instances of it, 486. 487, 507, 512, 514, 548, 550, 562. A Stop put to Persecution, 569.

Persecutors, their dismal Fate, 456, 509, 556. Excellent Advice to them, 588. J. Bat dies peni∣tent, 628. Wretched End of Alexander Ruddock, 629.

Petition of the Quakers to King James II. 562 Two other Papers presented to him, in one of which was the Number of the Prisoners in every County, 566, 567. To the Parliament for an Af∣firmation instead of an Oath, 622.

Physicians should be in the Wisdom of God, by which the Creatures were made, if they would know their Virtues, 17.

Pistol held by a Man to G. Fox's Breast, will not go off; and the Man goes away trembling with Fear, 60.

Plain Speech required of G. Fox, 18. Reasons for using it, 19, 281.

Plays, Shews, Wakes, May-games, &c. testified against by G. Fox, 20.

Pope Innocent XI. two Letters to him by the Author, with Queries by G. Fox, 545, 548.

Popery, the Parliament advise the King to sup∣press the Growth of it, 507.

Popish Plot discovered, 544.

Porter (Henry) Justice at Lancaster, commits G. Fox to Lancaster Prison, 243.

Prayer, G. Fox's Paper concerning it, 578.

Preachers, in 1652, are 25 in Number, and every where meet with Opposition, 62.

Preaching of the Quakers, at first of what it con∣sisted, 13.

Press; Quakers Consideration on the Bill to re∣strain it, 640.

Priston (Thomas) a Justice of Peace, his Wife makes her Servant beat M Halhead, for passing by her without greeting, 69. She some Time after dies in a miserable Condition, ibid. Her Servant much troubled at what he had done, three Years after begs Forgiveness, ibid.

Presumption of the Church of Rome, 282.

Pretender threatens to invade Scotland, 670. Lands in Scotland, and is routed, 683.

Pretences for imprisoning Quakers, groundless and frivolous, 114, 125, 126.

Pride, a Warning to young People against it, in the remarkable Repentance of S. Whitrow, 653.

Priests endeavour to persuade People that a Pos∣sibility of being freed from Sin in this Life, is an erroneous Doctrine, 24. How they had deceived the People, 40. When they heard of G. Fox's Coming they would hide themselves, 45. They possess not what they speak of to others, 55. Have not the Word of the Lord, as the Prophets or

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Apostles 〈◊〉〈◊〉, 58 Fruits of their Ministry, o They 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to Persecution, 83, 84, 187. Their 〈…〉〈…〉 Practices disagree with their Doctrine, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Why they are sometimes treated a little ••••••ghly, 116. Their domineering Pride and Co∣••••••ousness, 438.

〈◊〉〈◊〉 (Thomas) Governour of Plymouth, his bar∣•••••••••• Expression concerning the Quakers, 219.

P••••••••ple; some of the Principles of the Quakers, 2•••• Something further concerning their Prin∣ciples, 〈◊〉〈◊〉, &c.

Prisoners, to lie long in Jail dangerous to their Moral, •••• Some very wicked Ones are kind to G. Fox, and become Converts, 67.

Professors of the Light, Quakers were so called, before that Dnomination, 24.

Professors, some at Duckefield and Manche•••••• the first preached to, and convinced by G. Fox, •••• Others are naged, and displeased at the Doctrine of Perfection, ibid Which is proved by G. Fox, 26, 27, 28. Many of them are without the Possession of what they profess, ••••

Prophecy of the Priests that the Quakers should be put down and gone within half a Year, ••••.

Prophetical Warnings, Sayings and Passages. Of G Fox to Colonel Hacker, 96. Of B Blag done to Judge Ppes at Dublm, 110. Of a Woman before the Parliament, 181. Of Cromwel's Fall by T Aldam, ibid By E Burrough, 182, 189, 201, 21. By the same to the Rulers of England, 207, 21. Another by the same to the Parliament, 230. Of G Fox, Jun. to the Parliament and Army, 232 Of W Chri••••ison to Capt. Adderton, 21. And to the Court at Boston, 272 Of G. Fox Jun. to his Friends, 274. Of K. Evans, 286. Another, 296. Of F Howgil, 344. Of George Bishop to the King and Parliament, 423.

Proselytes; Jesuits hope to gain Proselytes from the Quakers, but in vain, 281.

Protecto. See Cromwel (Oliver.)

Puritans, when so called, 5

Purs••••e (Captain) rejoices for the spreading of the Truth, 4, 4.

Pyot (Edward) Fellow-Traveller with G. Fox, is taken into Custody at Ives, 125. Writes to Judge Glyn, 130. Was formerly a Captain, ibid.

Q.

Quakers so called in Scom, 6. Their plain Car∣riage and speech, 18, 19. The Reasons of it, ibid. It proves the Occasion of very great Trouble and Persecutions, ibid. Wonderful Power appears a∣mong them, some Priests, &c. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 thereby, 21. First so called at Darby, 25. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Original of that Name, ibid. Are falsly charged with denying Christ that suffered at Jerusalem, 38. Their first Meeting at Swarthmore in Judge Fell's House, 57. They meet with great and grievous Suffering, 59, 60. By Patience surmount the greatest Difficulties, and become a numerous People, 62. Twenty five Preachers of this Persuasion in 1652, ibid. They never resist their Persecutors, in Imitation of the primitive Christians, ibid. By what Means they became so numerous in the early Times, 74. Why they went so frequently into Steeple-houses, and there spoke to the Priests, ibid. Traders of that Persuasion at first lose their Business, but after∣wards their Trade gretly increases, 76. Their Meeting settled in most Parts of the North of England, 79. Above sixty Ministers of the Word raised among them go forth in the Service of the Gospel, ibid. They are imprison'd, whit like Vaabonds, fined, and spoiled of their Good on various 〈◊〉〈◊〉 82 Are branded for Witches, Ibid Many Books 〈◊〉〈◊〉 gainst them, confued by E Bu•••••••• 〈…〉〈…〉; All Manner of In∣solence and Violence 〈◊〉〈◊〉 against them at 〈◊〉〈◊〉 83, 〈◊〉〈◊〉. The Name 〈◊〉〈◊〉 first given by the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 dependents, 98. 〈…〉〈…〉 Character of them, ibid. Justices of Peace and other Officer upon owning of them are displaced, 163. Offer to e in Prisons for their Brethren, but repuls'd, and threatned, 181. Their Chrity to the Poor commended, 24. Something of their Principles, 248. And why they meet together, 250 Some of them heard before the House of Lords, 252 Seven hundred of them set at Liberty by King Charles II. imprison'd on sundry Accounts, ibid Are persecuted afresh on Occasion of the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 on of the Fifth-Monarchy Men, 253 Are not deter'd from their Duty by any Sufferings, 41, 413 Stand firm, whilst other Dissenters give way, 552. Suffer unmoved the Spoil of Goods, 612 An Account of their Belief as to Religion, pointing to the Scriptures on which it is founded, 615, 621. A Postscript to this Account, ibid. A shorter Con∣fession of their Faith presented to the Parliament, 622. Considerations on the Bill to restrain the Press, 640. Their Perseverance and invincible Stedfastness, till they came to obtain Liberty by Law, 656. Their Doctrine, 66, 668 Reasons against the Schism Bill, 68. Yearly Meeting E∣pistle, 685.

Queries, of E. Burrough to the Fiers and Nuns at Dunkirk, 205.

— Mostly Political, proposed to the Quakers by an eminent Royalist, supposedly the Earl of Clarendon, 240. Answered by E. Burrough, 241, 242.

— To the Pope and Papists, writ by G. Fox, turned into Latin by the Author, and sent to Rome, 545, 548.

R.

Ranters confuted by G. Fox, 94. Some of them convinced by him at Twy Cross, 95.

Rawlinson (Captain William) his Cruelty to M. Halhead, 71.

Rebellion at Preson and in Scotland, suppress'd, 683.

R••••••less (John) Sheriff at Nottingham, convinc'd by hearing G. Fox, 21. Preaches Repentance in the Market and other open Places, ibid.

Recreations; the Prin••••ple of the Quakers as to them, 663.

Ree (Richard) one of the first Soth Prea•••••••• among the Quakers, 93.

Reformation, small at first, proceeds by De∣grees, 1. The Reason thereof, 2. Increases from Time to Time, ibid. Not perfected by the first Reformers, 4. Began i England under K. Henry VIII. ibid. Advanc'd by K Edward VI. 5. Is at a Stand in the Reign of Q. Elizabeth, ibid. further Reformation endeavoured, for which some are per¦secuted, and three put to Death, ibid. Its further Progress, 6.

Regeneration, the Work of God's Spirit, 118. A Sermon concerning it preach'd by William Dw∣bury, 591, 596

Religion imposed by Force, fills the Land with Hypocrites, 16. Christian Religion consisteth not only in the Historical Knowledge of Christ, 528.

Remorse of one on a Death bed, for cruelly smiting a Quaker, 68

Resurrection, the Belief of the Quakers concern∣ing it, ••••

Revelation Divine, how it is known to be such, 52 Revelation by Dreams, 526

Revelation in the Minds of the Prophets by in∣ward Inspiration, 525. And certain, without any outward miraculous Demonstration, Ibid

Revenge not desired, but refused by the Profes∣sors of the Light, ••••••

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R•••• (Robert) a Merchn of London, writes to the Parliament, in Vindication of J. Naylor 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the Guilt of Blasphemy, 138. His Behaviour to him at the Execution of his Sentence, 141. Joins with John Perrot in his Extravagances, and after quits his former Profession, 383

Ripan, Mayor of Lancaster, convinced by G. Fox's Speech at the Sessions there, 6.

Robertson (Thomas) and Josiah Coa••••, sent to New∣gate in Bristol, for attempting to speak in a Steeple-house, 87.

Robinson (Justice) shews himself kind to G. Fox, 45.

Robinson (Colonel) a Justice of Peace, and cruel Persecutor of Quakers, his dreadful Exit as he went a Fanatick Hunting, 368.

Robinson (George) a young Man, moved to tra∣vel to Jerusalem, his remarkable Occurrence, won∣derful Preservation, and safe Return, 170, 172.

Robinson (Thomas) refuse the Oath of Abjurati∣on, is imprisoned▪ and cruelly used, 133. Being released goes to Portsmouth, ibid.

Robinson (William) a Merchant of London, and a Teacher, taken up at Boston in New-England, cruelly whipt and banish'd, 222. Not leaving the Country, he is taken up again, and imprisoned, ibid. Brought before the Court and receives Sen∣tence of Death 223. His Behaviour and Execu∣tion, 226, 227. His and M. Stephenson's dead Bo∣dies used inhumanly, 228.

Rogers and Crisp Separatists, 559.

Rome (Church of) not led by the good, but by the evil Spirit, 282.

Rouse (John) has his Right Ear cut off in the House of Correction at Boston in New-England, and is afterward whipt, 194

Royali••••s, plot against the Protector, but are supprest, 1••••. Again make a Party, 197.

Rudyard(Thomas) a Lawyer, ••••violently prose∣cuted, for writing a Book shewing the Right of Juries, &c. and for pleading the cause of the Op∣pressed, 484.

Rulers, an Expoclation with them oching their Duty, 145.

S.

Sacrament, that Word not found in Scripture, 249. Of Bread and Wine, the Quakers Belief ••••ncerning it, ibid.

••••lo (Richard) so violently th••••••t into a strait Hole call'd Little-Ease, in Wise Caster Prison, that he soon after died, 201

Salt (William) imprisoned at St. les (so called) 125.

Salthouse (Thomas) travels with M. Halead to Bristol, where they are imprisoned, ••••••. The Causes of their Imprisonment, 112. Are brought to Tryal, 113 Fined and sent to Bridewel, upon false or fivolous Pretences, ibid.

Salutations See Greetings

Sad•••• (Mary) afterwards married to Henry Stont, convinced, 82 The Protector Wife's Maid, 158.

Sarah Sawer, at her House in Aerseate Street, was the first settled Meeting of the Quakers in Lon∣don, 82.

Sawrey (John) a Justice of Peace, the first Per∣secutor in the North, his Cruelty to G. Fox,•••• Who writes a short and prophetical Letter to him, 63. He is drowned, 64

Sarth (Philip) a Priest, convinced by G. Fox, be∣comes a Preacher among the Quakers, 44.

Schism-Bill past, 6••••

Shurman (ha Mania) some Account of her Life, 535.

Soffer, 〈…〉〈…〉 Judgment upon on, 234 Others convinced, and 〈…〉〈…〉

St (Palem) a Girl of eleven Year old, sent to Prison, 219.

Sotch Priest, who had threamed G. Fox's Life, after some Time becomes a Quaker, 44.

Scotland, visited by M. Halhead and J.Lancaster, as also by K.Evans and S.Cheevers, 2. Meeting settled at Dru••••lowy, Heads, Garsore Edinb••••gh, and Aber••••••n, 93. The first Scotch Preachers of the Quakers, ibid. Stephen Crisp goes thither, 217. Quakers persecuted there, 542.

Scriptures generally read without having at true Sense of them, 18. Not these, but the Holy Spirit by which they were indited, is that by which Opnion, Religions and Judgments are to be tri∣ed, 21. They are the Words of Holy Men who pleaded for Holiness, 29. To be understood by e inward Operation of the Spirit of God, 6. How they are known to be Truth, 249

Sal (peter) Mayor of Southampton, his Cruelty to . Rigg, soon after which he dies, 134.

Sed••••rgh; a Meeting there of People separated from the publick Worship, in which G. Fox preach∣ing, most of them were convinced, 51.

Seed of God, i. e. the inward Illumination, 184.

Semper Idem, a Popish Book so called, answer∣ed by E. Burrough, 275.

Senses are either outward or inward, and the inward are either natural or supernatural, 516, 52 The outward Senses may be deceived, 516, 52 They cannot discern the Things of God, 5••••.

Separation, of Wilkinson and Story, the Rise and Progress of it, 558. Appears first in the North, spreads, and at length vanishes, 559.

Separatists from the Church of England perse∣cuted, become after Persecutors themselves, 5.

Sevel (Jacob Williamson) the Author's Father, and Judith Zinspenning his Mother, convinced of the Truth by W. Ames, 165.

Sta••••••k (William) a Shoemaker at Boston in New-England, haled to the House of Correction, cru∣elly whipt and kept to Work, 190.

Sha••••ock (Samuel) banished New-England on Pain of Death, 273. Afterward carries the King's Mandamens to New-England, to prevent farther put∣ting to Death, and corporal Punishment of the Quakers, ibid.

Sheriff of Lincoln, contending against G. Fox, is at length convinced, and travels with him, 94.

〈◊〉〈◊〉; The Wickedness of making Spoil of them, 234. G. Fox writes against it, ibid.

Sign: T. ••••••m a Sign to O. Cromwel, and a roken Pitcher to the Parliament, 181. R. Sale to Priests and People, 201. R. Huntington to 〈◊〉〈◊〉 and Independents, 252. An English Woman to the French Protestants at Diep, 439. 〈…〉〈…〉 to London, 445 E••••les to Papists at Gall••••••, 468.

Sin; Freedom from Sin asserted by G. Fox, 24. For which he is put into the House of Correction for six Month, ibid. Not the Guilt only, but the Power of it taken away by Christ. 18

Sin preached up by Priests for Term of Life, 24. Pleaded for by Professors, 28.

Singing of David's Psalms scrupled by G. White∣head, 89. Reasons against it, 117. Quakers Prin∣ciple concerning Singing in Churches, 667.

S••••th (Humpry) with several others, at a Meet∣ing ••••dely abused, and haled to Prison, 132. Had a Vision in 166, concerning the Fire of London, 38 Dies in Prison, ibid.

Snake in the Grass an anonymous Book with chief•••• against the Quakers, 640. Answered by G Whitehead and 〈◊〉〈◊〉. 641.

Soldi•••• one at 〈◊〉〈◊〉 dening that 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈…〉〈…〉

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remarkable Passage of some of them, 59 One at ••••••erstone cruelly beaten by seven Men for taking Part with G. Fox, 60.

Somerdykes, Gentlewomen Followers of Labadie, visited by, and have Discourse with ••••. Penn, 535

Somerset-House; Protector's Body lies in State there, 186. And afterwards an Image of him, accompanied with Trumpets, 188.

Sophia (Princess) her Death, 681.

Souls, some who asserted that Women have none, reired by G. Fox, 11.

So••••••ck (Lawrence and Cassandra) their Suffer∣ings, 169. Two of their Children ordered to be sold for their Fines, 218.

South••••ck (Josiah) his Christian Magnanimity, 323 Is cruelly whipt thro' three Towns, and turn'd in to the Wilderness, 324.

Southwark, Meetings are disturbed there, 54

Spirit of God wrought gloriously in the Mar∣tyrs at the Reformation, 2. His Leading, Teach∣ing, and Indwelling own'd by them, and other Reformers, 2, 3, 4. By Calvin, ibid. A Mea∣sure of it astoded to all Men, 18. It must be in those that come to know and understand the Scriptures, 61. Who are guided by it, 118. How to know if we are led by it, 148. Thereby we come to believe the Scriptures to come from God, 527.

Staples (Benj.) see 〈◊〉〈◊〉. Good••••••

State of Affairs distracted, 06.

Stealing of Cattle, Goods, &c. not punish'd with Death by the Law of God, 38.

Steeple-houses, why the publick Churches are so call'd by Quakers, 59. They are improperly termed churches, 256. Why the Quakers don't go to them, 401, 402.

Stephens (Nathaniel) Priest of Drayton, 9. The People stirred up by him, full upon G. Fox, and his Friends, and some them out of Town, 23.

Stephenson (〈◊〉〈◊〉) taken up at Salem, im∣prison'd at Boston, and banish'd, 〈◊〉〈◊〉. Is again apprehended and imprison'd ibid. Receives Sen∣tence of Death, 223. His Account of his Call to Boston, ibid. His Execution, 226.

〈◊〉〈◊〉 (Ames) a Captain convinced by hear∣ing G. Fox, 16.

Sterdy (Tho.) resigns an Impropriation; his Suf∣fering and pious End, 562.

Stranger (Hannah) a Women of high Imagina∣tions, writes extravagant Letters to J. Naylor, 136.

Stubbs (John) a Person skill'd in the Learned and Oriental Languages, convinced by G. Fox in Carltsle Prison, becomes a faithful Minister of the Gospel, 79. Meets with W. Catn, 100. Tra∣vels with him to several Countries, III. He and S. Fisher are at Rome, 251. J. Stubbs having been in Turkey, returns to England, 312.

Sufferings of Friends represented to the Pro∣tector by G. Fox, and E. Pyot, 159. By E. Bur∣rough in a Loer, 160. Represented by E. Bar∣rough to Richard Cromwel, 186. Sufferings in New-England unparallel'd, 189, 194. Relation of Friends Sufferings since the Restoration, published and pre∣sented to the King and Parliament, 549. In Bar∣bad••••s, 627, 629.

Sultan Mahmt IV. favourably receives a Mes∣sage from Mary Fisher a Maiden, and dismisses her with Respect, 251.

Supper (Lord's) so called. See Water-Baptism.

Swearing unlawful to Christians, 94, 113, 248, 390. Denied by the Waldenses, and primitive Christians, 401. Arguments against it, 443, 444. A Representation of the Quakers Case of not Swear∣ing, which was given to the Members of Parlia∣ment, 623, 620.

T

Tailor (Bishop) his Thoughts about Heresy, Drunkards, &c 284

Teachers of the World preach for Hire, 46, 9 Desehed, and expostulated with, 14

Temples of God, not Churches or Steeples so called, his People Hearts, 1, 11, 45.

Thee and Thou to a single Person, 281

Time-servers no Ministers of Christ, 4 2

Tithes; R, Widders suffers much in his Estate for refusing to pay them, 74. As do Thousands more, ibid. That they are now abolish'd, 95, 96, 116. For not paying them about 100 Persons suffer, either by Seizure of Cattle and Goods, o by Imprisonment, 119. A Motion to take off from the Nation the Burthen of Tithes, 207. A Law concerning 〈◊〉〈◊〉, 255 Doctrine of the Quakers concerning 〈◊〉〈◊〉, 662.

Tongues and Languages, the Beast has Power over them, 173.

Tongues of Quakers to be bored thro' with a hot Iron, for coming into New-England a third Time, 190.

Travelling to and fro, the Practice of Christ and his Apostles, in preaching the Word, and do∣ing Good, 118.

Trig (Hannah) a Maid of 15, sentenced to Ba∣nishment, dies in Prison, 414.

Trinity, tho Word not found in Scripture, 113.

Trooper, one at Darby convinc'd by G. Fox, speaks boldly among the Soldiers, is wonderfully preserved, and lays down his Arms, 37.

Truth of the Scriptures, how known, 249.

Trut•••• Contingent, or Ne••••••ary, and how di∣stinguished, 516.

Triers of Spirits, that know not of what Spirit themselves are, silenc'd by G. Fox, 38.

Trials of John Cr••••k, 347, 358. Of many Pri∣soners at Wor••••ster, 374. Of G. Fox, 389, 393. Of F. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 394, 396. Of the same 399, 403. Of Eight Friends at Hortsord, 410, 413. Of W. Penn and W. Mead, 477, 484.

Tumults at Bristol, in which the Quakers suffer very great Outrages, 83, 84.

V.

Vane (Sir Harry) Chairman of a Committee where many Friends are tried, 187. He is tried, found guilty, and after beheaded on Tower••••••••, 316.

Vickris (Richard) in Prison at Bristol 258.

Unfaithfulness, the Fruits of it, 330.

Union of England and Scotland, recommended to the Parliament by King William before his Death, Commissioners being already appointed in Scotland, 646. Accomplish'd by Q. Anne, 670.

U••••al (Nicholas) an Inhabitant and Member of the Church of Boston in New-England, gives 5. a Week to have Liberty to bring Victuals to two Quaker Women in Prison, 157. For speaking a∣gainst Persecution, he is fin'd, imprison'd, and af∣ter banish'd, 158. Kindness of an Indian Prince to him, ibid.

Usage of such as, for Conscience-sake, could not follow the ordinary Custom, 19.

W.

Wages, such as preach for them are ••••relings and false Prophets, 95.

Waldnses denied all Swearing, 401.

Wales (Prince of, afterwards Charles II.) comes with some Men of War from Holland to the Downs, 19.

War, between England and Holland, 65 Eng¦land and France at War with Holland 491

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Ward (Captain) convinced by G. Fox, 1,

Warfare of a Christian spiritual, 197.

Wars, whence they proceed, 38, 206. Doct∣rin of the Quakers concerning them, 661.

Warrants, 86, 113, 125, 324, 325.

Wastfield (Daniel) a close Prisoner 33 Days, not suffered to see his dying Child, 87.

Water-Baptism, Discourse about it, 124. The Practice and Principle of Quakers with Relation to this and the outward Supper, 663, 664.

Waugh (Doctor) See S.Gibbons.

Weapons carnal, not used by Quakers, 197, 206, 254.

West (Colonel) G. Fox's Friend, 61. Refuses to write a Warrant for apprehending him, but would rather hazard all, 63.

Whitehead (George) 80, 83. Goes to Norwich, 88. A short Account of his former Life and re∣ceiving of the Truth, 89. At Bures in Suffolk is apprehended, examin'd and imprison'd, 116. Wites against Persecution, 410. Disputes with W. Bur•••••• and J. Ives about the Resurrection, 461. And with T. Vincent a Presbyterian Teacher, about the Trinity, ibid With others presents an Ad∣dress to King William, 645. Another to Queen Anne, 657. His Speeches to the Queen on pre∣senting an Address, 671. And again another to King George, and his Speeches to the Prince, 682. Another to the King on suppressing the Rebellion, 684.

〈◊〉〈◊〉 (〈◊〉〈◊〉) a young Maid, her warning to young People, 653.

Widd••••s (Robert) grievously abused at Coldback, dismiss'd by Justice Brisco. after a Warrant to carry him to Jail at Carlisle 73. Visits several Steeple-houses, is sometimes imprison'd, and some∣times remarkably deliver'd, 74. His Death, 579.

William III. See Orange.

Wilkinson and Story. See Seperation.

Wilson (Priest) his insolent Carriage at the Exe∣cution of W. Robinson and M. Stephenson, 226. He makes a Ballad on them, 228.

De Witt (John and Cornelius) their miserable End, 491.

Wits, a Caution to conceited ones, 651.

Witness of God within, awakens and reproves what is contrary to Gravity and Sobriety, 99.

A Woman foretels the Dissolution of the Parlia∣ment, 181.

Womens Preaching, the Quakers Practice and Belief concerning it, 666. Miserable End of a Woman that reviled W. Robinson and M. Stephenson at their Death, 228. Rise of Womens Monthly Meetings, 442.

Word written and unwritten, asserted by 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Papists, 174.

Work of the Lord not to be opposed, 71.

Worship, the Quakers reckon publick Worship an indispensable Duty, 337. Their Way of Wor∣ship 665. Worship, self-will'd, barren and un∣profitable, 74. The End of true Worship, 400.

Wrath of God, how felt by prophane Men a Fire, 522.

Wright (Ha••••ah) a Girl about 14 Years of Age, travels some Hundred Miles to Boston, and warns the Magistrates to spill no more innocent Blood, 331.

Y.

Young (Edward) Mayor of E••••sham his Cruelties exercised towards the Quakers, 132. His barba∣rous Treatment of two Women for visiting the Prisoners, ibid.

York (Duke of) flies to Holland in Disguise, 19. He advises the King to Severity against G. Fox the Younger, for his Letter, and the King's prudent Answer, 278. He is proclaimed King upon the Death of his Brother, 562. see James 〈◊〉〈◊〉

Z.

Zinspening (Judith) the Author's Mother, comes to England 384. Speaks in Publick by an Inter∣preter, ibid. Writes a Book of Proverbs, ibid. Brief Account of her Life, 423, 424. Her Death, 426. Her Epistle to the Friends of Truth, 427, 428.

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