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Whitehead, George

Born: 1636?

Died: 1723

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Born: 1636?

Died: 1723

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The he-goats horn broken, or, Innocency elevated against insolency & impudent falshood: in answer to two books against the people of God called Quakers : the one intituled, A fuller discovery, which is stuffed with such a multitude of lyes, slanders, and perverting the truth, as the like hath not been extant : the authors of which are John Horn, Thomas Moore Senior, and Thomas Moore Junior : and the other book is falsely called truth's triumph by John Horn : which are answered for the information of the people, and the clearing of the servants of God, and the way of truth to the simple hearted from the lyes, delusions and fallacies that have proceeded from the spirit of Antichrist and blasphemy, in these men aforesaid, who profess themselves ministers of Christ but are proved ministers of Satan and unrighteousness

1660

Whitehead, George

The Christianity of the people commonly called, Quakers asserted, against the unjust charge of their being no Christians: upon several questions relating to those matters, wherein their Christian belief is questioned

1690

Whitehead, George

An unjust plea confuted and Melchisedec and Christs order vindicated against antichristianism: in answer to a book called, Moses and Aaron, or, The ministers right and the magistrates duty, given forth by Daniel Pointell, a false minister in Kent, who (like one of the popish order) calls himself rector of the church of Christ at Staplehurst, who in his book hath stated a three-fold plea for tithes, that of law divine, law humane, and free gift ... let this book be read by the priests of England and their hearers, and they may see those things discovered which they never saw before

1659

Whitehead, George

The authority of the true ministry: in baptizing with the Spirit, and the idolatry of such men, as are doting about shadows and carnal ordinances ... discovered. And herein is shewed, that water baptism is neither of necessity to salvation, nor yet is it now practiced either by authority from Heaven, or by any New-Testament-law that is in force upon believers ... Being a short return to a book entituled, A reply to a scandalous paper, subscribed by one Samuel Bradley, a Baptist teacher, as concerning a dispute that was between some of the people called Quakers, and some Baptists in South-warke.

1660

Whitehead, George

Christ ascended above the clouds His divinity--light in man, his being the word, in saints, the only way and rule, vindicated from the cloudy, erroneous, heretical, and blasphemous conceits of John Newman, and his brethren. And the only rule of faith demonstrated, for the general information of professours (and people) of all sorts. And the said J.N. his book stiled, The light within, &c. (with his manifest contradictions) both scripturally, historically, and rationally examined

1669

Whitehead, George

The nature of Christianity in the true light asserted: in opposition to antichristianism, darkness, confusion, & sin-pleasing doctrines : being a looking glass for sin-pleasing professors of all sorts

1671

Whitehead, George

The Babylonish baptist, or, H.G. contradicting H.G.: in his book stiled Light from the Son of righteousness, which is proved, meer confusion and darkness

1672

Whitehead, George

A brief account of some of the late and present sufferings of the people called Quakers for meeting together to worship God in spirit and truth ... Together with a particular account of such of the above said people who have dyed prisoners, from the year 1660. to 1680. ...

1680

Whitehead, George

A Christian epistle to Friends in general: of weighty concern, for their present and future peace and safety from the soul's adversary's subtill devices and snares of death. To be carefully communicated to the children of light, and professors thereof every where. Being faithfully given forth, and recommended from the spirit of Christ; by his servant George Whitehead

1689

Whitehead, George

The Christianity of the people commonly called Quakers asserted: against the unjust charge of their being no Christians, upon several questions relating to those matters wherein their Christian belief is questioned

1689

Whitehead, George

The divine light of Christ in man, and his mediation: truly confessed by the people called Quakers. In a brief and gentle examination of John Norris his two treatises concerning the divine light. Intended to wipe off his undue reflection of grossness and confusion on the Quakers notion of the light within. With a postscript to J. N. By G. W. a servant of Christ

1692

Whitehead, George

A rambling pilgrim, or, Profane apostate, exposed: being an answer to two persecuting books, falsly entitled, I. The pilgrim's progress from Quakerism to Christianity, II. A modest defence, with an epistle dedicatory to his bountiful benefactors

1700

Whitehead, George

A serious examination of George Keith's pretended serious call to the Quakers: inviting them to return to Christianity. Proving the same none of Christ's call, but unchristian, invidious, perverse and self-contradictory. By some of his quondam dear friends, called, Quakers, [sic].

1707

Whitehead, George

Memoirs of George Whitehead, a minister of the gospel in the Society of Friends: being the substance of the account of his life

1830

Whitehead, George

Cain's Generation Discover'd. In Ansvver To An epistle directed to the Reader, in a Book Titled, A Short and Full vindication of that svveet and comfortable Ordinance, Of Singing of Psalms. Put forth by one Jonathan Clapham, vvho calls himself M.A. and Minister of Christ in VVramplingham in Norffolk; Wherein he is found in envy, in Cain's way, in his false accusations and fierce despising and envious railing against the innocent, which is answe- red by me whose name in the flesh is George VVhitehead, who am one of them who are called Quakers, who are despised and hated of that Generation of Priests who go in Cain's way and Balaam's way : And wee having answered before six of his chief Arguments for singing Psalms, which are answered in that Book called, Davids Enemies discovered, which this Priest Clapham durst not answer nor reply to; therefore he makes excuse to the Reader, that we left out some of his Arguments, for the which cause I am moved further to answer some of his Arguments concerning singing, that all that have eyes to see, may see his folly laid open, & his tor- ment increased: Also several Quaeries to them that profess the Scriptures to be their rule to walk by, and some of them that profess the Scri- pture to be their Rule, and the Saints Rule to try the Spirits by

1655

Whitehead, George

The Path of the Just Cleared; And Cruelty and Tyranny laid Open. Or a Few Words to you Priests, and Magistrates of this Nation, Wherein your Oppression and Tyranny is laid Open, which by you is unjustly acted against the Servants of the Living God, who by the World which hate the Light of Christ, are in Derision called Quakers. Wherein also is something declared both to Judges and Justices so called, concerning Contempt of Authority. Also the Ground and Cause of the Imprisonment of George Whitehead and John Harwood, who are Sufferers for the Innocent Truths sake, In the Goal of Bury in Suffolk. Also a Copy of a Paper, which a Servant of the Lord called Richard Clayton, was moved to set upon a Steeplehouse Door at Bury in Suffolk, for which he was caused to be whipped by one Thomas Waldegrave, Justice of Peace in the said County. ... From the Spirit of the Living God in me, whose name in the flesh is George Whitehead, who for Sions sake cannot hold my peace, but testifie against her Oppressors: who am a Sufferer as aforesaid, the 4. day of the 7. month. 1655. Also, A Paper against the sin of Idleness, which we declare against, and live out of; and are diligent serving the Lord, though that sin be cast upon us, yet it we deny, with all other sins and ungodli- nesse, which is contrary to the Gospel of Christ

1655

Whitehead, George

The path of the just cleared, and cruelty and tyranny laid open, or, A few words to you priests, and magistrates of this nation, (who say we deny the Scriptures, and that we are antichrists and deceivers, and that we deny the Word of God): wherein your oppression and tyranny is laid open, which by you is unjustly acted against the servants of the Living God, who by the world which hate the light of Christ, are in derision called Quakers : wherein also is something declared both to judges and justices ... : also the ground and cause of the imprisonment of George Whitehead and John Harwood ...

1655

Whitehead, George

A brief treatise on the truths behalf in discovery of falshoods: which are dispersed abroad in two papers of Richard Baxters ... the one intituled One sheet for the ministry, the other A second sheet for the ministry, and he hath pretended the one against malignants among whom he hath numbred them called Quakers and uttered forth his envy in several lies and revilings against that people called Quakers, whose known integrity shall stand a witness against all such deceivers and revilers as he is proved to be perpetually ...

1658

Whitehead, George

An Unjust Plea confvted, And Melchisedec and Christs Order Vin- dicated against Antichristianism; In answer to a book cal- led, Moses and Aaron, or the Ministers Right, and the Magi- strates duty, Given forth by Daniel Pointell, a false Minister in Kent, who (like one of the Popish order) calls himself Rector of the Church of Christ at Staplehurst, who in his book hath stated athree-fold Plea for Tithes; That of Law Divine, Law Humane, and Free gift. The strength of which book is overthrown, and his princi- pal Arguments are here briefly answered, and all his pleas for Tithes rejected by the truth, though there are many falsehoods and Absurdities in his book [it being a great volumn] omitted, as things not worth regarding. And the Priests here may see who were their Examples for their taking Tithes now. Also here are several Assertions of the Priests concerning the Magistrates duty discovered. With a Hint of a dispute that was at Sandwich in Kent, and something that passed betwixt us and a Priest there. Also a few words of special concernment both to people and Rulers. Let this book be read by the Priests of England and their hearers, and they may see those things discovered, which they never saw before

1659

Whitehead, George

A brief discovery of the dangerous principles of John Horne (a priest in Lin) and Thomas Moore junior: both teachers of the people called Mooreians or Manifestarians, (and called by some free-willers or independants.) In answer to their book called A brief discovery of the people called Quakers, and a warning to all people to beware of them and of their dangerous principles, &c. Which book is a false narrative of two disputes, the one which they had with John Whitehead at Gedney in Lincoln-shire, and the other with Geo. Whitehead and Geo. Fox the younger, at Lin in Norfolke, both in the seventh moneth, 1659. Also priest Horns testimony against his brethren the priests. This is to go amonst the professors in England in discovery of the truth; ... By the truth which is in George Whitehead. John Whitehead. George Fox the younger

1659

Whitehead, George

The authority of the true ministry, in baptizing with the spirit: being a short return to a book entitled, A reply to a scandalous paper ... by ... Samuel Bradley ... concerning a dispute ... between some ... Quakers, and ... Baptists in South-warke.

1660

Whitehead, George

The true ministers living of the Gospel distinguished from the false ministers living upon tithes and forced maintenance. With a word of reproof (preceding the distinction) to the ministers of the nation, whose kingdom is already shaken and divided against itself. And the iniquity and antichristianism of that ministry which is upheld by forced maintenance, briefly discovered according to the scriptures of the Old and New Testament. In a brief reply to a book stiled, An answer to a Quakers seventeen heads of quaeries, by John Bewick, who calls himself a minister of the Gospel, and rector of the parish church of Stanhop in Weredale in the county of Durham

1660

Whitehead, George

The true ministers living of the gospel, distinguished from the false ministers living upon tithes and forced maintenance ... In a brief reply to a book stiled, An answer to a Quakers seventeen heads of quaeires

1660

Whitehead, George

The true ministers living of the gospel: distinguished from the false ministers living upon tithes and forced maintenance : with a word of reproof (preceding the distinction) to the ministers of the nation, whose kingdom is already shaken and divided against it self, and the iniquity and antichristianism of that ministry which is upheld by forced maintenance briefly discovered according to the scriptures of the Old and New Testament : in a brief reply to a book stiled, An answer to Quakers, seventeen heads of quæries, by John Bewick, who calls himself a minister of the gospel, and rector of the parish church of Stanhop in Weredale in the county of Durham.

1660

Whitehead, George

The He-Goats Horn Broken. Or, Innocency Elevated Against Insolency & Impudent Falshood. In Answer to two Books against the People of God called Quakers. The one intituled, A Fuller Discovery, which is stuffed with such a multitude of Lyes, Slanders, and perverting the Truth, as the Like hath not been ex- tant: The Authors of which are John Horn, Thomas Moore Senior, and Thomas Moore Junior. And the other Book is falsely called Trvth's Trivmph by John Horn. Which are Answered for the Information of the People, and the clearing of the servants of God, and the way of Truth to the simple hearted from the Lyes, Delusions and Fallacies that have Proceeded from the Spirit of Antichrist and Blasphemy, in these men aforesaid, who Profess themselves Ministers of Christ, but are proved Ministers of Satan and Unrighteousness

1660

Whitehead, George

The Quakers no deceivers, or, The management of an unjust charge against them confuted: being a brief return to a pamphlet, intitled, The Quakers proved deceivers ... by John Horne ...

1660

Whitehead, George

The true light expelling the foggy mist of the pit: and the gross confusion and blasphemy of the beast, which is gone forth against the light of Christ and the scripture within, from an old professor, called Francis Duke of Westminster, in his book stiled, An answer to some of the principal Quakers, who therein boasts as if he had a great skil in divinity so that his pretended divinity in the said book is here discovered, and the true light and scripture within here vindicated from his gross aspertions cast upon the light, and them that walk in it

1660

Whitehead, George

The son of perdition revealed: by the brightness and light of the Son of God in his saints, and the preachers of his light within and their doctrines & principles (concerning the mysteries of God & the weighty things of salvation) vindicated and cleared ...

1661

Whitehead, George

A serious account in XXXV evident reasons: (to all who desire satisfaction) why the people of the lord, called Quakers, cannot go to worship at those places called churches and chappels, and to inform the magistrates and ministers that such consciencious people (as are separated from these places) ought not to be compelled (from their peaceable meetings) to their worship and churches, so called, being a short discovery of the way, worship, and principles of the true ministers and persecuted people of God, in several exceptions against the practices, worship, and principles of the priests, both of the Presbyterians, and Episcopal-men, and others of the same affinity, in some of which principles the Presbyterians are the rather concerned, but in others of them, both are concerned in the general

1661

Whitehead, George

The law and light within: the most sure rule or light, which sheweth the right use and end of the Scripture, manifested in opposition to several false principles inserted in a book intitled Scripture light the most sure light, by William Bridge, the great pastor and Reverend Father, so accounted, of the Church at Yarmouth in Norfolk

1662

Whitehead, George

The Law and Light Within, The most sure Rule or Light, which shew- eth the right use and end of the Scripture, Manifested In opposition to several false Principles inserted in a Book Intituled Scripture Light the most sure Light, by Wil- liam Bridge, the Great Pastor and Reverend Father, so accounted, of the Church at Yarmouth in Norfolk Confuted by George Whitehead

1662

Whitehead, George

The pernicious way of the rigid presbyter and antichristian ministers detected: and several weighty matters (in controversie, betwixt Sion and her adversaires, or between the true church and the false) discussed : to inform both magistrates, ministers, and people

1662

Whitehead, George

The conscientious cause of the svfferers, called Quakers, pleaded and expostulated with their oppressors in this nation of England, and particularly in and about the city of London ... Wherein first and principally is shewed, the use and end of the publick assemblies of the said sufferers, in answer to several objections against them ...

1664

Whitehead, George

An epistle of consolation from the fresh springs of life, and flowings forth of the Fathers love (through his servant) as a tender salutation extended to the whole flock and family of God; even to the lowest of his babes and servants, whose hearts are sincere and tender towards him: for their encouragement now in these suffering and trying times. By G.W.

1664

Whitehead, George

Truth tryumphing in a suffering time over deceit and falsehood, or, William Prynn's book of Quakers unmasked clearly detected: and the innocency of the people vindicated from the grosse abuses and injuries done them by him ...

1664

Whitehead, George

The case of the suffering people of God truly stated: and their innocencie vindicated from the false aspersions and pretences (under which the persecution spirit seeks to cover it self, to make the nation believe its proceedings against them are just) that it may be unvailed, and appear as it is in its self, and the cause for which Gods people suffer made appear, according to the nature of it : wherein also the persecutors in England are warned, before the day of the Lord overtake them, as a destruction from him.

1664

Whitehead, George

The case of the suffering people of God, truly stated: and their innocencie vindicated from the false aspersions and pretences (under which the persecuting spirit seeks to cover it self, to make the nation believe its proceedings against them are just) that it may be unvailed . . . wherein also the persecutors in England are warned, before the Day of the Lord overtake them, as a destruction from him

1664

Whitehead, George

The conscientious cause of the sufferers, called Quakers: pleaded and expostulated with their oppressors in this nation of England, and particularly in and about the city of London : and those in power that go about to transport, banish, or suppress them for their meetings, innocently informed, and impartially cautioned, from the innocent and oppressed seed of God, which herein calls for justice and equity, and utterly exclaims against severity and persecution for matters of conscience or religion : wherein first and principally is shewed, the use and end of the publick assemblies of the said sufferers, in answer to several objections against them, 1. with respect to their conscientiousness, as it being their duty to meet, 2. with respect to their innocency and peaceable deportment both to the nation and government therein

1664

Whitehead, George

This is an epistle for the remnant of Friends, and chosen of God, whom He hath yet preserved to bear their testimony in and about the city of London ...

1665

Whitehead, George

No remission without repentance: nor will a bare confession withovt a real forsaking of sin avail to the averting God's heavy visitation and judgments from this nation of England, the cause whereof being somewhat more fully declared herein then is confessed in the fast which was appointed for the averting of the same heavy visitation and this concerns both the rulers, clergy, and people of London and Westminster and all parts of this realm to look into and lay to heart who are concerned in the observation of the said fast to consider what fruits they bring forth and whether the end of the true fast be answered by them yea or nea, according to Isa. 58.

1665

Whitehead, George

This is an epistle for the remnant of Friends, and chosen of God: whom he hath yet preserved to bear their testimony in and about the city of London, to whom, this is a testimony of the dear love, and tender care which flowes forth, and is extended towards them, and all tender hearts who are concerned in the like sufferings, temptaons [sic], and tryals

1665

Whitehead, George

The light and life of Christ within: and the extent and efficacy thereof demonstrated. And the Quakers principles justified by the scriptures of truth, the doctrine of Christ and his Apostles, from the false and blasphemous constructions put upon them by William Burnet, in his book, stiled, The captial principles of the people called Quakers : herein the rest of the Baptists that own him may see, his antichristian spirit and doctrines detected ...

1668

Whitehead, George

The Light and Life Of Christ within, And The Extent and Efficacy thereof Demonstrated. And The Quakers Principles Justified by the Scrip- tures of Truth, the Doctrine of Christ and his Apostles, from the false and Blasphemous Constructions put up- on them by William Burnet, in his Book stiled, The Capital Principles of the people called Quakers -- Herein the rest of the Baptists that own him may see His detected Doctrinal and self- contradictions --} compared Ignorance and Errours --} discovered Envy and Feign- edness --} reproved}

1668

Whitehead, George

Christ ascended above the clouds: his [brace] divinity--light in man, his being [brace] the Word in saints the only way and rule [brace] vindicated [brace] from the cloudy, erroneous, heretical, and blasphemous conceits of John Newman and his brethren : and the only rule of faith demonstrated for the general information of professours (and people) of all sorts, and the said J.N. his book stiled The light within &c. (with his manifest contradictions) both scripturally, historically, and rationally examined

1669

Whitehead, George

The divinity of Christ and unity of the three that bear record in heaven: with the blessed end and effects of Christ's appearance, coming in the flesh, suffering and sacrifice for sinners, confessed and vindicated, by his followers, called Quakers : and the principal matters in controversie, between them, and their present opposers (as Presbyterians, Independants, &c.) considered and resolved, according to the scriptures of truth, and more particularly to remove the aspersions ... cast upon the ... Quakers ... in several books, written by Tho. Vincent, Will. Madox, their railing book, stil'd The foundation, &c, Tho. Danson, his Synopsis, John Owen, his Declaration

1669

Whitehead, George

The glory of Christ's light within expelling darkness: being the sum of the controversie between the people called Quakers, and some of the non-conformist priests, as manifest at two publick disputes in Essex : between George Whitehead (called a Quaker) and Stephen Scandret (Presbyter) being at the latter dispute assisted with five more of his brethren, the priests, to wit, Nathaniel Barnard, Henry Havers, Henry Coleman, Nath. Ball, and Robert Billoes : wherein are several

1669

Whitehead, George

The Divinity of Christ, And Unity of the Three that bear Record in Heaven. With The blessed End and Effects of Christ's Appearance, coming in the Flesh, Suffering and Sacrifice for Sinners, confessed and vindicated, By his followers, called Quakers. And the principal matters in Controversie, between Them, and their present Op- posers (as Presbyterians, Independants, &c.) Considered and Resolved, according to the Scriptures of Truth. And more particularly to Remove the Aspersions, Slanders, and Blasphemies cast upon the People, called Quakers, and their Principles, in several Books, Written By their railing Book, stil'd The Foundation, &c. Tho.Danson, his Synopsis, John Owen, his Declaration,} Which are here Examin'd and Compared by G.W. And their Mistakes, Errors, and Contradictions, both to themselves and each other, made manifest. As also, A short Review of several Passages of Edward Stillingfleet's (D.D. and Chaplin in Ordinary (so called) to his Majesty) in his Discourse of the Sufferings of Christ; And Sermon preached before the King; wherein he flatly Con- tradicts the said Opposers. ... (7 lines)

1669

Whitehead, George

The Glory of Christ's Light VVithin Expelling Darkness: Being the sum of the Controversie between the People called Quakers, and some of the Non-conformist Priests, as manifest at Two Publick Disputes in Essex; Between George Whitehead and Stephen Scandret being at the latter Dispute assisted with five more of his Brethren, the Priests, to wit, Na- thaniel Barnard, Henry Havers, Henry Coleman, Nath. Ball, and Robert Billoes. Wherein are several weighty Matters and Principles discus- sed, to inform and undeceive the deceived, that they may know the Truth as it is in Jesus, which is really desired By us who are Lovers of Truth, and Well-wishers to our Enemie's Souls, Whereunto is added a Brief and Scriptural Examination of that pri- vate Principle of a Personal Election and Reprobation of certain definite numbers for Eternity; wherein that ridged Spirit is detected

1669

Whitehead, George

The Popish Informer Reprehended For his False Information against The Quakers Meetings In Reply To a most Envious, Abusive, Seditious, and Irra- tional Pamphlet, stiled, An Answer to a Seditious Libel, as he most falsly terms the late Innocent Declaration from the People of God, called, Quakers, against all Sedi- tious Conventicles, &c. [Wherein their Innocency is cleared, and herein vindicated.] Unto which is annexed, A brief Recital of some Accusations cast upon the said People, by one H. Thorndike, one of the Prebends of Westminster, in his Book, entituled, A Discourse of the Forbearance, or the Penalties which a due Reformation requires. ...

1670

Whitehead, George

The popish informer reprehended for his false information against the Quakers meeting: in reply to ... An answer to a seditious libel, as he most falsly terms the late innocent declaration from the people of God, called, Quakers, against all seditious conventicles, &c. (wherein their innocency is cleared, and herein vindicated) : unto which is annexed, a brief recital of some accusations cast upon the said people, by one H. Thorndike, one of the prebends of Westminster, in his book entituled, A discourse of the forbearance, or the penalties which a due reformation requires.

1670

Whitehead, George