A catalogue OF THE DEPUTIES OF THE HIGH AND MIGHTY STATES GENERAL OF THE UNITED Provinces.  
AND Of the Reverend and Learned DIVINES, who now are met in the Nationall Synod.  
Celebrated in the City of Dordrecht IN HOLLAND.  
Translated out of the Latin and Dutch Copies.  
With A SHORT NARRATION OF the occasions, and Introduction of the said Synodical Assembly.   printer's or publisher's device 
LONDON, Printed by W. I. for Nich. Bourne, and Nath. Newberie, and are to be sold at the Exchange. 1618.   

TO THE READER.  

Stratagem of the devil.  THE chiefest Stratagem of the Devil, against the Kingdom, City, and House of God, is, Contention and Division, Mat. 12. yet the Lord in his admirable wisdom knoweth how to exercise his children thereby, and to make manifest those which are approved, 1. Cor. 11.19.  

Antiochian distension.  This Stratagem hath been used by him, even from the beginning, until this crooked Age of ours. In the days of the Apostles no small distension and disputation was raised in that famous Church of Antiochia, whereof the chief Author was (as Epiphanius recordeth) that perverse Heretic and son of the devil, Corinthus, who after his disturbing of God's house, was bruised to death by the fall of a house.  
It appeareth by the holy History written by S. Luke, 
Disturbers.  that the disturbers of the Antiochian Church, came with a fair show, were adorned with the title of Teachers, and were called by the name of Believers, no less than others.  
It is also to be noted, that those who now disturb the peace of Zion, want no titles nor fair appearance.  

Parties disturbed.  The parties disturbed are called Brethren, whereby it appeareth, that the devil our adversary, seeketh to sow controversies, even amongst those, who many ways are bound to mutual love and amity.  

The question.  The matter in question was a point of doctrine, and therefore S. Paul and Barnaby presently opposed themselves thereunto, with diligent inquiry and powerful Confutations: for no delay is warrantable in the discovering of false brethren and griping Wolves.  
This faithful opposition little prevailing, 
Synod  the resolution of the Antiochian Church was, to refer the matter unto a greater assembly or meeting of the Apostles and other believers. Which proceeding hath since been used in the primitive Church with excellent success, for our imitation.  

At jerusalem.  The fittest place was reputed jerusalem, where both parties came, and liberty was given freely to lay open & debate their Questions and opinions.  
The Precedent of that holy Assembly was S. james son of Alphaeus, 
Precedent.  who with his brethren, understanding the state of the question, examined the same on the touchstone of God's holy Word: and finally concluded, 
Conclusion.  That Salvation was only to be sought and found in jesus Christ, etc. and not partly in the Ceremonies of the Law. Whereunto was added very sound counsel for the re-establishing of peace in the Church, and for the preventing of future Contentions.  
This pattern of holy meeting, 
Imitation.  is now imitated by the United Provinces, being admonished thereunto by divers letters of reformed Christian Princes, but chief of his Sacred Majesty of Great Britain, who by his own Writings, and by the mouth of his Ambassadors hath wrought much in the furthering of this great Business, whereby God's cause is faithfully defended, 
Utility.  and from whence is expected a worthy Union in the reformed Churches, to the overthrow of the Romish Antichrist, who since his Revelation hath deceived the world with the vain glory of General Counsels: whereas it is manifest, 
The abuse of Popery in Synods.  1. That Synods were not ordained by him, to clear or confirm any points of true Doctrine by the Word of God, but for to oppose himself thereunto: and for to confirm his received errors; yea for to coin new Articles of faith.  
Besides, no liberty was granted in those Synods to speak, unless it were with danger of life, as it fell out in the Council of Constance, where johannes Hus, and Hieronymus of prague were burned, for maintaining of true Doctrine against Popish errors.  
Finally, the meeting of Cardinals and shaven Priest is to no purpose, whereas the Pope professeth himself to be the only man, from whose breast and breath is to be expected infallible truth.  

Place of the Synod.  THe place of meeting is the city of Dort, or Dordrecht, which is reputed to be the ancientest of Holland, and hath the first place in the Assembly of States.  
A great and fair Hall is prepared, with convenient Seats for those that are deputed, and Galleries erected for the hearers: in a place called De Doelen, that is, the Artillery garden.  
The first day of November was appointed for the first Session, 
Time.  but it was deferred until the 13. of the said month, expecting some that were not yet arrived.  

Sermons preparatory 1. Session the 13. of Novemb.  The 13. at eight of the clock in the morning two Sermons were made, the one in Dutch, the other in French, accommodated unto the instant action, with very fervent prayers unto God for the direction of his holy Spirit.  
These Sermons being finished: from every Province were appointed two, for to conduct those foreign Divines into their several Seats, 
Deduction to their Seats. Oration of Balthasar Lydius.  which was performed with good order and great reverence: the order is expressed hereafter.  
The first person appointed to speak was Balthasar Lydius one of the Ministers of Dort, who made a worthy Oration in Latin unto the Assembly, and a fervent prayer unto God for the same, and concluded with thanksgiving unto the State's general, that they had honoured him, to let his voice first be heard in such an honourably Assembly.  

Oration of the States.  Whereupon one of the Deputies of the States general rose, and made a worthy Speech unto the Assembly, opening the causes of this meeting, and giving thanks unto the foreign Divines, that they were come from so far distant places, in such an unseasonable time: promising ever to be thankful for the same, etc. And hereupon was read the Letter of the States general, expounding their intention and will concerning the Assembly.  

2. Session the 14. of November.  The next day following, by secret voices or suffrages, were chosen one Precedent of the Assembly, two Assistants, and two Secretaries or Notaries, whose names are hereafter expressed.  
These being elected, they were placed in the room or seats appointed for them: and demanded in order the Letters of Credence of those that were come to the Assembly which were read in the full Audience: 
Literae fiduciales.  And the matter at that time resolved upon, was, that all the Ministers Remonstrants, 
Remonstrants cited.  or Arminians should be cited, and that they themselves might make choice of the fittest amongst them, for to propound, expound, and defend their Doctrine before the Assembly, with due reverence and order. And all this is to be done publicly for the instruction of all those that understand the Latin tongue, who from all parts resort thither in great multitudes.   

THE NAMES OF THE DEPUTIES OF THE MOST NOBLE, Illustrious, and puissant STATE'S General.  

1. From the Dukedom of Gelder-land, and County of Sutphen: 

MArtinus Gregorii, Doctor in the Law, chief Councelor in the Court of the Dukedom of Geldria.  
Henricus ab Essen, Councillor in the Court of the Dukedom of Geldria.    
2. From Holland and West-Friezland. 

Walrave de Brederode, Baron of Viana and Ameyde, Viscount of Vtrecht, etc.  
Hugo Muys of Holy Knight, Sheriff of Dort: and in his absence,  
Cornelius Francisci de Wit, Bourgmaster of the said City.  
jacobus Boulenius, Bourgmaster of Amsterdam.  
Geerardus de Nieubourg, Bourgmaster of Alckmar.  
Rochus ab Honert, chief Councelor in the high Court of Holland, Seeland, and West-Friesland.  
Nicholaus Cromholt, chief Councelor in the provincial Court of Holland, Seeland, and West-Friesland.    
3 From Seeland. 

Simon Schot, Doctor in the Laws, and Secretary of Middelbourg.  
jacobus à camp, Doctor in the Laws, and Councelor of the States of Seeland.    
4 From Vtrecht. 

Fredericus de Suylen, à Nievelt, Lord of Aertsberg, Brekewoude, etc.  
Gulielmus de Hardevelt, Bourgmaster of Amersfort.    
5 From Friesland. 

Ernestus ab Aylua, Councelour of the States of Friesland.  
Ernestus ab Harinxma, chief councillor in the provincial Court of Friesland.    
6 From Ouerysell. 

Henricus Hagen, Lord of Vollenhove, Knight.  
johannes ab Hemert, Bourgmaster of Deventer, one of the States general.    
7 From Groeningen and Omlands. 

Hieronymus Isbrants, Doctor in the Laws, Councelor in the Chamber of Accounts of the States general.  
Edzardus jacobus Clant, Lord in Essinge, and Sandweer.  
Daniel Heynsius, Professor in History, Secretary, and Bibliothecarie of the University of Leyden: appointed also to be Secretaty and Notary in this Assembly.     

THE REVEREND FAMOUS AND LEARNED Divines from foreign Parts sent to this Nationall Synod, at the request of the Illustrious State's General.  
1 From the most Illustrious, and most mighty King of Great Britain. 

GEorgius, Bishop of Landaf.  
josephus Hall, Doctor in Divinity, and Deane of Worcester.  
johannes Davenot, Doctor in Divinity, Professor in the University of Cambridge, etc.  
Samuel Ward, Doctor in Divinity, and Precedent of Sidney College.    
2 From the Illustrious Elector Palatine. 

Abrahamus' Scultetus, Doctor in Divinity, and Professor at Heidelberg.  
Paulus Tossanus, Doctor in Divinity, and Councelor in the Ecclesiastical Senate of the Electorat.  
Henricus Altingius, Doctor in Divinity, and Professor at Heydelberg.    
3 From the illustrious Landgrave of Hasse. 

Georgius Cruciger, Doctor in Divinity, Professor and Rector in the University of Marpurg.  
Paulus Steinius, Preacher in the Court at Cassel.  
Daniel Angeloerator, superintendant of the Churches in upper Hassia.  
Rodolphus Goclenius, Senior Professor in the University of Marpurg.    
4 From the four Cantons of Helvetia reform. 

johannes jacobus Breitingerus, Preacher at Zurich.  
Marcus Rutimeyerus, Doctor in Divinity at Berne.  
Sebastianus Beckius, Doctor in Divinity, and Professor in the University of Basel.  
Wolfgangus Mayerus, Doctor in Divinity, and Preacher at Basel.  
johannes Conradus Cochius, Preacher at Schafhusen.    
5 From the Church and Commonwealth of Geneva. 

johannes Deodatus, Professor and Preacher at Geneva.  
Theodorus Tronchinus, Professor and Preacher at Geneva.    
6 From the Church and Commonwealth of Brema. 

Mathias Martinius, Professor and Rector of Brema.  
Henricus Isselburgius, Professor and Pastor of Brema, Doctor in Divinity.  
Ludovicus Croicus, Doctor in Divinity, and Professor at Brema.    
7 From the Church and Commonwealth of Emden. 

Daniel Elshemius, Preacher of Emden.  
Ritsius Lucae, Preacher of Emden.  
From France, Brandenburg, and Nassau are none come.    
8 The Professors and Readers in Divinity in the Universities and Schools of the United Provinces. 

joannes Polyander, Professor and Rector of Leiden.  
Sibrandus Lubbertus, Doctor in Divinity, and Professor of Franeker.  
Franciscus Gomarus, Doctor in Divinity, and Professor at Groninge.  
Antonius' Tysius, professor at Harderwyck.  
Antonius' Walaeus, professor at Middelburg.     

The reverend Pastors and Elders sent from the provincial Synods to the Nationall.  
1 From Geldria and Zutphen. 

GVlielmus Stephani, Doctor in Divinity, and preacher at Aernhem.  
Sebastianus Dammannus, preacher at Zutphen.  
joannes Bovilletus, preacher at Warnfeld.  
Eilhardus à Mehen, preacher at Harderwick.  
jacobus Verheiden, Rector of the School of Nieumegen, and Elder.  
Henricus ab Hell Esquire, of Zutphen, Elder.    
2 From South-Holland. 

Balthasar Lydius, preacher at Dort.  
Henricus Arnoldi, preacher at Delft.  
Festus Hommius, preacher at Leiden.  
Gisbertus Voetius, preacher at Heusden.  
Arnoldus Muys of Holy, of Dort, Elder.  
joannes Latius of Leyden, Elder.    
3 From North-Holland. 

jacobus Roelandus, preacher of Amsterdam.  
jacobus Triglandus, preacher of Amsterdam.  
Abrahamus' Doreslaer, preacher of Enchusen.  
Samuel Bartholdus, preacher of Monickendam.  
D. Dominicus ab Heemskerch of Alckmar, Elder.  
Theodorus Heynck of Amsterdam, Elder.    
4 From Seeland. 

Hermanus Foukelius, preacher of Middelburg.  
Godefredus Vdemannus, preacher of Ziricksee.  
Cornelius Regius, preacher of Tergoes.  
Lambertus de Rycke, preacher at Bergen-op-zoom.  
josias Vosbergius, Master of the Accounts of Seeland, and of Middelbourg, Elder.  
Hadrianus Hofferus, Councillor of Siericksee, Elder.    
5 From Vtrecht in the name of the Contra-Remonstrants. 

johannes Debetius, Preacher at Dort.  
Arnoldus Oortcampius, Preacher at Amersfort.  
Lambertus Canterus Esquire, and of Vtrecht, Elder.  
From Vtrecht in the name of the Remonstrants.  
Isaacus Frederici, Preacher of Vtrecht.  
Samuel Neranus, Preacher of Amersfort.  
D. Stephanus Helsdingius, Councelor of Vtrecht and Elder.    
6 From Friesland. 

johannes Bogermannus, Preacher of Leeuwarden.  
Florentius joannis, Preacher of Sneeck.  
Philippus Danielis, Preacher of Harlingen.  
Meynardus ab Idserda, one of the States of Friesland, and Elder.  
Kempo à Donia, Councelor and Elder of Leeuwarden.  
johannes Sandius, Councelor and Elder of Leeuwarden.    
7 From Oueryssell. 

Casparus Sibellius, Preacher of Deventer.  
Hieronymus Vogelius, Preacher of Hasselt.  
Hermannus Wiferdingius, preacher of Swol.  
joannes Langius, preacher of Vollenhove.  
Willelmus à Brockhuysen Esquire, and Elder.  
joannes à Lavicke, Bourgmaster of Campen, and Elder.    
8 From Groningen and Omlands. 

Cornelius Hillenius, preacher of Groningen.  
Georgius Placius, preacher of Abingadam.  
Wolfgangus Agricola, preacher of Behem.  
joannes Lolingius, preacher of Noortbrock.  
Egbertus Halbes Licentiatus juris, and Elder.  
joannes Ruffelart Esquire at Stem, and Elder.    
9 From the Drente. 

Temo Asschenbergius, preacher at Meppel.  
Patroclus Rummelingus, preacher at Rhuynen.    
10 From the Gallo-belgicke Churches. 

Daniel Colonius, Regent of the College of French Students in Leyden.  
joannes Crucius, preacher of Haerlem.  
joannes Doucher, preacher at Flissing.  
jeremias de Pours, preacher at Middelbourg.  
Euerardus Becker of Middelbourg, Elder.  
Petrus Pontanus of Amsterdam, Elder.     

The names of the chief Remonstrants or Arminians, cited to the Synod.  


From Gelderland. 

Henricus Leo, preacher of Bommell.  
Bernerus Wesekius, preacher of Echstenstan.  
Henricus Hollingerus, Preacher of the Grave.    
From Souh-Holland. 

Simon Episcopius, Professor at Leyden.  
joannes Arnoldus corvinus, Preacher at Leyden.  
Bernardus Dwinglo, Preacher at Leyden.  
Edwardus Poppius, preacher at Ter-Goude,  
Theophilus Rickweert, preacher at the Briell.    
From North-Holland. 

Philippus Pynakerus, preacher at Alckmar.  
Dominicus Sapma, preacher at Horn.    
From Ouerysell. 

Thomas Goswinus, preacher at Campen.  
Assuerus Matthisius, preacher at Campen.    
From Vtrecht. 

Carolus Nielius, preacher in the French Church.    
The Precedent of the Synod. 

joannes Bogermannus, preacher of Leeuwarden.    
The Assessores or Assistants. 

jacobus Rolandus, and Hermannus Faukelius.    
The Notaries, or Secretaries. 

Sebastianus Dammannus, and Festus Hommius.       
FINIS.