BIBLIOTHECA PARLIAMENTI: Libri Theologici, Politici, Historici, Qui prostant venales In Vico vulgo vocato LITTLE-BRITAIN. Classis secunda. Done into English FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF DIVINES. Anno Domini, 1653. Books to be sold in Little- Britain. EX otio negotium, The Art of picking of straws in this grand vacation, by the late Members of the late Parliament. 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Newburn-Heath, an excellent Poem in Praise of one pair of Legs, written by Sir Henry Vane junior. 3. The Hermaphrodite or half Soldier, teaching the posture of fight with the word and the sword, as it was held forth to an Assembly of Saints in the new- Artillery ground, by Philip Skippon. 4. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Or the gravel-pit, clearing the difference betwixt a Wife and an Handmaid, learnedly disputed by Sir Whimsy Mildmay. 5. Cervisia Coccina, The Art of turning Leather into Scarlet, by Co. Thomas Pride. 6. Critica Sacra, wherein, against all contradiction is proved, that the place which saith, The Saints are clothed in White raiment must hereafter be read in Read coats; by Vavafor Powel. 7. Inverecundus Moechus, Or the sin of Adultery made plain in a midnight Dialogue, by Mr. Scot 8. Nove Virga, A new Art of measuring cloth by the sword, by Hugh-peters'. 9 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or, The sour Saint, being a cluster of Grapes from a withered Vine, by Col. Robert Tichburn. 10. Love's Masterpiece, A new history, both Natural and Divine; wherein is set forth to the life, the loves of Mrs. Fenton, and the Parson of Dulidge, etc. worthy the perusal of all ingenious spirits, to be sold at the Horns in Paul's Churchyard. 11. Pseudo propheta, or, The pitiful Parliament, by George Withers the pitiful Poet. 12. Excors Redivivus, An exact and true history of the Victories obtained by the right valiant Sir James Harrington, wherein is also shown his wisdom in running away from his whore, by Joshua Sprig. 13. Semivir, Or the zealous Pander, written by Sir Gilbert Pickering, with addition of fructification, by an eminent Major in the Army. 14. Chiromantia, The bawdy language of the hand and fingers, invented and found out by Sir Harry Mildmay, whilst he was pimp to the Duke of Buchingham and now lately reprinted, at the desire and for the use of Mrs. Lambert. 15. Legenda Nigra, or an exact catalogue of the new Council of State, by O. Cromwell. 16. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Or the single Eye, and double dealer, showing the reason why Co. Hewson hath a double Conscience, because he hath but one Eye. 17. The Gingerbread Prophet, or the Althoran of Oliver Mahomet, explained and expounded by Hugh Peter's late Pastor to a hunger-starved flock as Salem in New England. 18. Icon Animarum, Or the jumping of wits, in the production of John Taylor the water Poet's Nonsense upon Sense, and the late Parliaments Act of Indemnity both on a day. 19 Coriatus junior, or, The wandering Jew, by Miles Corbet. 20. The Rebellion, A Tragedy lately Acted at White hall, by the Rebels of this age, to be sold at the Bible and States Arms in Little Britain. 21. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Comfort and Counsel for afflicted Consciences dedicated to the Parliament and Army, by J. Durant Deane of Canterbury. 22. The way to get wealth, and the Knave in grain, Two Tracts written experimentally, by W. Lenthal Esquire. 23. Vtrum Horum. An Agreement betwixt the Pope and Cromwell, wherein is clearly proved there is little difference between them, they being both Saints of the black roll, by a disbanded Member. 24. The valiant Kid, Wherein is condemned that foolish practice of fight Duels, by Sir James Harrington. 25. Hymnus Tabaci, A Poem in honour, of a Levellers leather Linings, dried over a Close-stool, by Pagan Fisher Esquire. 26. Certamen Religiosum, or a disputation between a Leveller & an Independent, on that Text of Scripture, Unless ye repent ye shall both perish. 27. The wandering Knight, or a discovery of a new world 22 leagues beyond the old Southward to Cape Nusquam, by several wandering members. 28. The golden Ass in ten books, by the Lord Major of the City of London. 29. Hoylii Posthuma, A new way to cousin the devil, a piece of much worth, written wholly for the benefit of the Parliament and the Army, by Alderman Hoyl deceased. 30. An excellent new Ballad, entitled The life of a soldier, to the tune of No body else shall plunder but I, by Major Gen. Lambert, together with an Appendix de generatione hominum, by Lieu. Gen. Harrison, a practitioner in that Science. 31. Angliae flagellum, or the unfortunate Politician, by Lieu. Col. J. Lilburn. 32. De reformatione legum. That the only way to prevent and determine tedious Law suits, is to undo men quickly: by the Masters of the Chancery. 33. The thief on the Cross, wherein is shown, that the only way to make thiefs repent, and Knaves honest, is to bring them to the Gallows, made out in a Sermon upon occasion of the dissolution of the late Parliament. in the Cathedral rounds of Smithfield by Mr. Vavasor Powel. 34. De salute conservanda, a Treatise proving, that the only way to keep the people from Malignant-humours, is to let them blood in the purse. 35. Daemonogie, or the history of Independency, in two books, by Dr. Nathaniel Homes. 36. The Sophister. Showing the folly of such as go to Church when they may hear a Sermon at home, or in a Stable: whereunto is annexed, the confounder of bells, by Samuel Chidly a simple Saint. 37. Annus tenebrosus, or the further propagation of Heathenism amongst Christians, as it was held forth in a private conference by my Lord General to the Lady, whereby she became fully satisfied, and he much eased. Published to prevent imperfect relations, by W. del an eye witness thereof. 38. Christianographia Britannica; or a continuation of the famous history of the Knight Don Quixot, in the exemplary lives of the two Archpriests Errand, Vavasor Powel, and W. Cradock. 39 Carnis Resurrection, or the exaltation of the flesh, by the power of the Spirit, to the comfort of the dejected; held forth in a close conference over the Butcher's wife, by Hugh Peter. 40. The artificial Changeling, a Tract proving our Army good Arithmeticians, since they can do any aditional sum, amounting to 120000 l. and upwards; but the people's grievances are fee forth in the end, because the soldiery are so well skilled in multiplication and addition, but know not how to subtract. Acts and Orders. 1. A Declaration and Order of the General and his Council of Officers, for the speedy raising of 120000 l. a month, for the ease of the people. 2. An Act for the speedy stopping the mouths of God's Messengers the Ministers, and to let the Kingdom know, that a Message from the new Council of State is of more reverence and authority. 3. An Act for the keeping of M. Prin from going to take up new Lodgings of his old Landlord at Garnsy, for fear a cross wind bring him back again to perfect the accounts of the Commonwealth in point of Sedition. 4. An Act for the speedy relief of those Seamens wives, whose husbands shall be slain or taken by the Dutch in the present service; that so they may not thrash for a living in Rosemary-lane, and Cuckold their husbands to the scandal of the State. 5. An Act for the recompense of the two Superintendents of Presbytery and Independency, Steven Martial, and Philip Nye, for their former good services in venturing their souls, as freely as others have done their bodies. 7. An Act giving power to the Wild Baron to read the Law backward, for the benefit of the State. 8. An Order for the new casting S. Sepulchers Bell, for the more speedy summoning the Members together (they living at such distance) when it shall please O. Cromwell to call them that way, viz. Tyburn. 9 Ordered that such of the Lords and Commons that have continued faithful to the Cause, do meet in a Committee on London-Bridge, in an upper Room, Acts 1.13. there to lay their heads together for the settling the peace of the three Nations according to the Mind of God revealed to us by his holy Prophet Arise Evans, Heb. 10.3, 4. 10. Ordered that John Field shall Pritt no more Acts or Orders, till he hath given all his old ones to the shorten Alderman. 11. Ordered that Whitehall be hereafter called Jewry, because the Inhabitants are most Jews that Crucified their King, and intent to make that place a receptacle for all Gods and all Religions. 12. Ordered that Vavasor powel preach the Devil out of Hell, that there may be room for the Members. 13. Ordered that a convenient place be nominated, where Harry Martin may keep a Regiment of Whores, for the better propagating of the Saints. 14. Ordered by his Excellency the Lord General, that on Thursday come fortnight public Thanks be given to God in all the Congregated Churches in and about London, for freeing us from that infectious plague called a Parliament. 15. An act for the speedy suppressing all Plays, the Fools being all turned Commanders or Parliament men. 16. An act for the regulating of names, that the well-affected may not be abused by nicknames, but that every syllable have its full pronunciation, as, General Monk must hereafter be called General Monkey. 17. Ordered that John Goodwin and Martin Parker consult about forming some new Hymns, to be sung for the edification of the Saints; and that Sternhold and Hopkins be no more used, it having been proved that they were Popishly affected. 18. An act for the speedy drawing up a Petition to Lucifer in behalf of Cromwell, that seeing he hath done such eminent service for him in this world, he may not want a place of preferment in his Dominions. 19 Ordered that every Trooper (whether he can read or not) have liberty to be as David, a man of War and a Prophet. 20. Ordered that a speedy supply of Physicians and Chirurgeons be forthwith sent to the Portugal Ambassadors, most of them lying sick of the Pox. 21. An act forbidding any one to stamp the Lord General's Image in Gingerbread, lest the valour of it should by't the children by the tongues. Cases of Conscience. 1. Whether Balaam's beating his own Ass were a sufficient warrant for the Foot-man's cudgelling Sir Harry Mildmay. 2. Whether Cromwell hath not gotten a patent for Brimstone, which makes his nose so fiery, and Tiffanies so seldom worn. 3. Whether when the Parliament go to assemble in Hell, they will not go near to make that a Commonwealth. 4. Whether Bradshaw deserves not the place of a Precedent again, there hardly being his precedent in all the world for his villainies. 5. Whether the text in Mat. 25.41. belongs not to our State, where it is said, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels. 6. Whether Mr. Caryl can ever be as poor as Job, whilst he is twice paid for his Expositions. 7. Whether the Earl of Pembroke did not do like old Philip's own Son, when he prated with his honour, in purchasing a Membership in the everlasting Parliament. 8. Whether the Committee of— dashers Hall do not torment men almost as bad as the Devil did Job. 9 Whether Prideaux being degraded of his Parliament-trade, may not be looked upon as a mere post. 10. Whether there was not an Iron-monger spoiled, when Harry Walker was made a Priest, and whether he being a Priest, can tell what stands for Pillory in Hebrew. 11. Whether it were Mutton or Veal Hugh Peter cheapened of the Butcher's wife at White-Chappel. 12. Whether to obey God and the new Council of State, are not inconsistent. 13 Whether Mr. Knowls was not out the last Fast day when he brought a Scripture out of the first Epistle of Judas. 14. Whether it was not policy in Cromwell, in pardoning the prisoners in Newgate, most of them being his own soldiers. 15 Whether White-Hall may not be properly called a Den of Thiefs. 16. Whether the countenance of Miles Corbet and Mr. Gurden, do not speak their M●thers to be Blackmoors, and their Father's Jews. 17. Whether we have not gotten a blessed charge, an everlasting Parliament metamorphosed into an everlasting Army. 18. Whether when Harry Martin moved the House to take down Bells, it were not that he would b●g the Ropes to make him bands of, they so well become him. 19 Whether our Saviour's riding into Jerusalem upon an Ass' foal, were any more than a Type of our deliverer Cromwell's riding into his Throne upon the backs of 120. Asses, to be elected out of the several Counties for that purpose. 20. Whether Alderman Atkins his imbecility had ever been found out, if Sir Walter Earl had not smelled it. 21. Whether Cromwell be not an absolute hater of Images, since he hath defaced Gods in his own countenance. FINIS.