CONTENTS.
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Chapter I. Introductory Remarks. Causes of the Schism. Proceedings of King James. Declaration of Indulgence. Conduct of Dissenters; of the Clergy. Conduct of the Clergy and Dissenters contrasted. The Prince of Orange. Invitation to the Prince. The Bishop of London. The Fabrication of Speke. The Prince undertakes the Administration. Views of Parties. The Convention. Discussions. Settlement of the Crown. The Question of a Regency considered. The Views and Conduct of the Prince of Orange |
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Chapter II. The Oath of Allegiance. Arguments respecting it. Death of Bishop Lake. His Confession. Death of Bishop Thomas. Various Views of the Oath. Kettlewell. Difficulties of the Case. Latitudinarian Principles of the Time. Sancroft's Commission. Form of Prayer for King William. A new Liturgy. The Bishops clear themselves. Plans suggested for preventing the Schism. Some comply after the Battle of the Boyne. Burnet's Influence. His Conduct examined. Sancroft. Trial of Lord Preston and Mr. Ashton. Charge against Bishop Turner. Prayers |
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Chapter III. The Deprivations. Numbers. Sancroft's Retirement. Hickes's Protest. Dodwell's Letter to Tillotson. Beveridge and others refuse to accept the Vacant Sees. Kidder's Scruples. Stillingfleet's Letter. Forgery by Young and Blackhead. The Deprived Bishops separate from the Church. Sancroft delegates his Powers to Lloyd. Hickes and Wagstaffe consecrated. Death of Sancroft. His Character and Sufferings. The Nonjurors' Defence of their Proceedings. Some object to a Separation. The Difficulties of their Case. Severity of the Government |
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