TWO CENTVRIES OF Pauls Church-yard: Unà Cum Indice Expurgatorio in Bibliothecam Parliamenti, sieve Librorum, qui prostant venales in Vico Vulg● Vocat● Little britain. Done into English for the benefit of the Assembly of Divines, and the two Universities emblem of the University of Oxford ACADEMIA OXONIES●● SAPIENTIA 〈◇〉 emblem of Cambridge University HINC LVCEM ET POCULA SACRA ALMA matter CANT●BRIGIA Pauls Church-yard. Libri Theologici, Politici, Historici, Nundinis Paulinis ( unà cum Templo) prostant venales. Juxta seriem Alphabeti Democratici. CLASSIS I. 1. GUsman's Cases of Conscience, Revised and augmented by Hugh Peters. 2. The earl of Pembrook's Works, in three Tomes, reprinted since his death, with an Index added by the earl of Salisbury. 3. {αβγδ}. A discourse proving the World in the Moon is not governed by States because her monthly Contributions do still decrease as much as increase, but Ours increase and never decrease. 4. Hugo de Sonte Victoria; or, a Confutation of that dangerous error, That Colonel Huson had his name from handling St. Hugh's Bones; Proved by 200. Texts of Scripture, taken out of his own Letters from Dublin. 5. Ecclesiasticus. A plain Demonstration that Col. Pride( alias Bride,) was Founder of St. Brides Church, and not found in the Porch, because the Porch was built before the Church, that is, not behind it. 6. Quantum potes. The Lawfulness of taking 12. per Cent. By D. Will. Gouge. 7. A Catalogue of the Nobility of England and Ireland from his Excellency the Lord general cronwell, and the Lord Deputy Ireton, to the several Peers& Trades of each Regiment. 8. The Swing. Or the Life and Death of Alderman Hoyle: with a short Appendix by the States late Chees-monger. 9. several Readings on the Statute of Magna Charta▪ by John Lylburn; with a Treatise of the best way of boiling Soap. 10. Tot quot The unlawfulness of holding two benefice, and the lawfulness of holding Four, by the Assembly of Divines. 11. Merl●nus Anglicus. The Art of Discovering all that never was,& all that never shall be, by W. lily, with an Index thereunto, by John Booker. 12. Pancirollae Medela. A way to find out things lost or stolen; by the said W. lily. With a Clavis to his Book, or the Art of this Art. By Mistis Mary Frith. 13. Cujum pecus? The Law of Cosin-Germans, cleared in this Case,[ Scribi expedit, scribere tamen horreo, quod vel perpetrâsse Pseudo▪ Sancti non verentur. An Elder's Maid took a Mastiff Dog; an Independent corporal espoused a Bitch: may not the Presbyterian Dogs son mary the Independent Bitches daughter, they being Brothers and Sisters Children?] 14. A Confutation of that Vulgar opinion, that a Receiver is worse then a thief, because now very honest men are Receivers of the Kings Revenues. 15. Tibi Licet. That a woman may have two husbands at once, if her second husband be faithful to the State. By Mrs. Jane Puckering. 16. The Childrens Dictionary, An Exact Collection of all new Words( born since Nov. 3. 1640) in Speeches, Prayers, or Sermons, as well those that signific Something as Nothing. 17. Gladius Justitiae. That the Power of the Sword belongs to him that gets hold of the hilt. 18. Dooms-day-Book. A clear manifestation that more Roundheads go to heaven then Cavaliers, because Roundheads on their death-beds do repent of their former Cause and Opinions, but not Cavaliers. 19. A new Map of England. showing that those few at Westminster are Representatives of the Common-wealth, in regard the whole Nation pays them Contribution. 20. Datur vacuum. Proving that there shall be nothing but Vacation, because there shall be no Terms. CLASSIS II. Containing 20 new Acts of Parliament. 21. AN Act for turning all laws into English, with a short abridgement for such new Lawyers as cannot writ and red. 22. An Act for making adultery death in all persons, except Representatives, for whom it shall be lawful to have as many Women, as they Represent Men. 23. An Act for expunging the word King, and inserting the word— in all text of Scripture, beginning at Isa. 30. 33. Tophet is prepared for the— 24. An Act concerning the Thames, that whereas at Westminster it ebbs six hours& flows but four; it shall henceforth ebb four hours, and flow six. 25. An Act for easing the people of Taxes, that no single and standing Tax shall exceed 12000. l. per mensem. 26. An Act for better ordering of apparel, forbidding Cavaliers to wear any cloaks. 27. An Act for Canonizing those for Saints that die in the States service; who, since there are but two Worlds, ought at least to be honoured in one. 28. An Act for regulating the Company of Link-boyes, that none shall carry Links but such as shall be licensed, and pay the State 2 pence for every Link. 29. An act for taking those Letters which stand upon Suffolkhouse( aswell as their neighbour Charing across) in regard the said letters highly endeavour the advancement of learning. 30. An Act prohibiting all Delinquents to eat more than one Meal a week. 31. An Act for impressing 10000. Souldiers, whereby it is lawful to press any Yeoman, unless he be a Member of some Committee, or lately made a Justice of Peace. 32. An Act for pulling down all monarchical Signs in London[ the Sun, the Eagle, the phoenix, the Lion, &c.] and setting up such Birds and Beasts as have more heads than one. 33. An Act for repealing a former Ordinance of Octob. 18. 1642. called An Ordinance for bringing to condign punishment such as slander the Parliament to have an intention to set up an Excise. 43. Pro populo Anglicano. Proving that Kings had many Evils, because the Kings evil was so often cured. 44. Species quarta. A new division of Government into Monarchy, Aristocracy, Democracy, and Anarchy, by Nathaniel Bacon of Grayes inn Esquire, which Fourth was found out by the four kinds of Seekers, some whereof did never seek at all. 45. Moon beams, showing how the Moon hath stronger influence than the Sun: by Dr. Chamberlain, Medico Enthearo 46. {αβγδ}, That the Army ought to march but two a breast, since all creatures at Noah's Ark went by Couples. 47. The art of flying without wings: approved by divers Commanders of quality. 48. The Confutation of Geographers, who said we of this iceland were Antipodes to none, though we tread contrary to all the world. 49. An Answer to all that James Howel hath or shal writ, especially to his last Book written for the States against himself. By John tailor the Water Poet. 50. Christian Liberty: Or the the lawfulness of Shifting Sides and Opinions, as the Saints do wives, which if not for their turn, do turn them off and take new ones. 51. Aristotles works in English metre, by George whither. 52. A Vindication of the Citizens of London, that as yet they want nothing but Wit& Honesty. 53. A Declaration from All souls college in Oxford, that since they were deprived of their Warden Doctor Shelden, they have not been an hour out of the Physitians hands, most members of that college being strangely taken away; and a D. Palmer Member of Parliament set over the rest. 54. A Declaration from Saint John Baptists college in Oxford, that since their Head was voted off, and a new on●… set on, they have been troubled with very strange fits, especially at this time of thei●… college Dedication( commonly called Midsummer) i●… which dangerous month the●… desire that Mr. Cheynell ma●… not be their President. 55. The Wandring Jew. B●… Dr. Du-Moulin Junior, Medico-Theologo-Historico-Bell●… Gallicus-Gallo Belgicus. 56. The jurisdiction of Courts That the Upper and Lower Bench are legal Seats of Justice, being made of such wood as grew in the Kings Forrests, and cut down by Ordinance of Parliament. 57. The Free State. Proving republics the best kind of Government, which have stews for courtesans, and Synagogues for Jews. 58. Lex Aragoniae. That Malignants are Dead men in the Spainards account, where ten years slavery is held equal to a civill death. 59. The equitable Sense. That such as paid their whole Composition, with Fift and Twentieth part, ought to enjoy but a fift part of their estates, and a 20. part of their liberty, keeping twenty miles from London, and not five miles from home. 60. {αβγδ}. Proving that there is some body in some part of England who is not a Preacher. CLASSIS. IV. Caesuists, Resolving Tender Consciences in these 40 years Quaeres. 61. WHether those Member who were never elected may be called Reprobates? 62. Whether Adam's Rib hath slain more than Sampsons Jaw bone? 63. Whether England be samson( as Mr Goodwin tells us) because it is strong; or because 'tis imprisoned, shaved close, and hath lost its two eyes? 64. Whether the Spanish ambassador Don Alonzo de Cardenas be better paid from Madrid or Westminster. 65. Whether the two Hothams shall rise as they were butted, in Boots and Spurs? 66. Whether that Text [ They are all become abominable, there is none that doth good, no not one] doth concern Committee men? 67 Whether we ought( with Master Haerrison) to pray God to pardon the sins of our complexion? 68. Whether they slandered his Excellency who reported him dead, since his own printed Letter calls him a dry Bone? 69. Whether any now know what the Lord Say is doing, or whether now his Lordship knows what to do? 70. Whether to shake off Allegiance for Christian Liberty, were not Don Quixot's argument to turn loose the galley-slaves, because God and Nature made them free? 71. Whether Butchers and Cutlers ought to have precedence of all Companies in London, since the power of the sword is the sole Title to Government? 72. Whether there be any other Insula Latronum, besides that which stolen Magellan's Cock-boat? 73. Whether the States Bookman did not properly mistake when( for Insulares) he called the English Insularii, i.e. poor slaves? 74. Whether since no man must print or writ Books, we may print the names of Books that never were written? 75. Whether we( as well as Seneca) may call a Common woman Respublica? 76 Whether the Nobility are not bound to turn Souldiers, when most of their houses at London are made garrisons? 77. Whether Representatives have more lives then one? 78. Whether Master del when he bid every soldier be like the general, meant they should all be Generalls, or all look like the general? 79 Whether the Chaplains do well to tell the Army you shall never red the like, when most of the Officers can neither writ nor red? 80. Whether it be any dishonour to the Parliament that the first parley in the world was 'twixt a Woman and the devil? 81. Whether now more Bodies and Souls are saved, when every man doth either practise physic or Preach? 82. Why all the Lawyers, when the Term ended, shook hands at Westminster; and whether they hope ever to meet there again? 83 Whether the Furriers apprentice or Doctor Chamberlain make better Sermons? 84. Whether it be as lawful to build a Church, and call it S. Pauls, as to build Ships and call them the Fairfax, the President, the Speaker? 85. Whether Saint Paul ought to have a Cathedrall in England, since he had none in any other part of the world? 86. Whether that place may be red, My House is called a House of Prayer, but ye have made it a Guard of independents? 87. Whether Mr. Rous or robin wisdom be the better Poet? 88. Whether Malignants plotted the Spanish Armado in 88? 89. Whether the States Writers may be called poor scribbler, since in all their Books they still beg the Question? 90. Whether ever there was so much and so little written as now? 91. Whether the Stationer that gave 400l. for the Directory was cursed with Bell and Candle as well as Book. 92 Whether the Common-Prayer Book should fare worse because it first was established on the 1549. 19th of May, which is the Kings Birth-day? 93 Whether the Vintner in Saint Clements, when commanded to change his Sign of the Kings Head, did well to put up the Head of S. John Baptist. 94. Whether when Mr. Caryl called His Excellency an Angel, he ought not to have told us, he meant a good Angel? 95. Whether the State should not allow two Harvests in one year, when they take double Taxes? 96. Whether the Maid that was hanged at Oxford& revived had subscribed the engagement? 97. Whether it is not easy to be rich, if a man would quit his conscience and turn Roundhead. 98 When they burnt Don Quixot's Library, they did wisely to burn all Translations;& if the like were done now, whether there would not be a most lamentable fire? 99. Whether the Parliamont had not cause to forbid Christmas when they found their printed Acts under so many Christmas Pies. 100. Whether he that scribbled this Catalogue of Books was not robbed of all his own? Sic desinit Centuria prima CENTURIA SECUNDA. Libri Theologici, Politici, Historici, Nundinis Paulinis ( unà cum Templo) prostant vevenales, &c. CLASSIS V. 101. Tshsh. Eilver Shekel. A Treatise proving the Excise is jure divino: By John Goodwin. 102. Scaliger in laudem anseris, Or, A panegyric to the Earl of Salisbury. 103. {αβγδ}. That the Government by States is better then Kings by six millions per annum. 104. Terra Sancta. An Answer to the Adage which calls the King of England Rex Daemonum, because now we are all Saints; 105. {αβγδ}. That a Twentieth part is more than a Fift, and a Fift more than All. By a Member of the Committee of That word hath paid its twentieth part. — dashers Hall. 106. The blue Legend; Or, [ Spiritual Experience held forth by Saints at a private Conference.] By Vavasor powel. 107. Posthuma Penbrochiana. The late earl of Pembroke's old clothes worn by Alderman Titchbourn; first, because he bought them; secondly, because they fit him. 108. Opp●an● {αβγδ}. Proving the Sea is not governed like Islands, because the great Fish eat the less; but here the less devour the greater. 109. Bellum Grammaticale. That Parliament doom, Counceldome, Committeedome, or Sworddome, are better words than christendom or kingdom. 110. The Devil of Saint Dunstan's. Or a Confutation of those, who affirm Mr. Strong hath no mouth. 111. Aurum volatile. How to hit a Purse flying. By edmond Predeaux. 112. Untemper'd mortar. That the Meal which is sold in St. Pauls Church, is mixed with Lime, and hath caused this new Plague in the Guts. 113. Trigobius. Of the shortest and cheapest way to heaven. By Stephen Marshall. 114. The Armies Remonstrance, that his Excellency and his Officers took up Arms in defence of their own Lands and Revenues. 115. Salus in ferro. That Primitive Christians were fools to bee Martyrs, when Arms were in their hands. By Francis Rous Provost of eton. 116. Camden's Remains. Proving this iceland was part of the Continent, and that then it was governed by Parliaments and States. 117. Dominus à Domo. That the House of Commons is called a House, because the members resolve to dwell there. 118. Baubella. That the word Baubles( as appears in Hoveden in Rich. 1.) doth properly signify Jewels or prccious stones. By Sir Henry Mildmay Master of the baubles. 119. Probatur per con-testes. A Confirmation of Sir Henry Mildmay's opinion for the genuine signification of the word baubles. By Sir John Hipsley, and Mr Henry Martin. 120. Six hundred Texts of Scripture in Hebrew Anagrams, By Luke Harruney. CLASSIS VI. Twenty new Acts of Parliament. 121 AN Act for Constituting six new heralds, in regard of the old ones cannot Blazon the arms of divers new honourable Officers of State. 122. An Act for sending two thousand pair of Shoes to the Souldiers in Irelan●, which Shoes shall be approved by Col. Hewson governor of Dublin. 123. An Act for Propagation of the Gospel in Wales▪ that whereas heretofore each Parish had a Minister( who now are all sequestered) there shall be three Itinerants or Riding Preachers to teach the word for benefit of the State. 124. An additional Act for making Vavasor Powel one of the R●ding Ministers, because formerly he was a good Groom: and Jenkin Jones another, because he was a Trooper, and David Gamm the third, because his Family were found good Horse-takers. 125. An Act for admitting Jews into England, with a short Proviso for banishing the Cavaliers. 126. An Act for removing all Obstructions,( especially those of Law or Conscience) for sale of the Kings Fee-farm Rents 127. An Act for taking some small excise from such as drink fair Water, since the State gave order to cleanse the Rive●s. 128 An Act for those who first sent Money or Plate to Guild Hall to double the sum, or else lose the former. An Act of Oblivion for Malignants to forget that ever they had Estates. 130. An Act commanding all men to agree, that since there must be but few laws, there may be few Causes. 131. An Act for Lawyers to pled in their Cloaks, and their Gowns to be hung up in Westminster Hall among the Scot's Colours. 132. An Act for repealing a former Act[ called An Act for disabling cl●rgy men to intermeddle in civil affairs] that so Mr. Peters may be of the Committee for altering the Law. 133. An additional Act that the Grand Committee for altering the Law, shall sit on the 20th of January, which day his late MAJESTY was sentenced to dy. 134. An Act for taking down the Scaffolds from Pauls, and setting another on Tower-Hill. 135. An Act that the Author of Don Quixot shall explain whom he means by the Parliament of death. 136. An Act for sending some Cheese and biscuit to the Army in Ireland, provided the Cheese be not Holland-cheese, but made in our own State. 137. An Act forbidding any more to put Greek or latin Titles to their books, unless such persons as can but spell English. 138. An Act forbidding Delinquents to Petition till the State hath leisure for more weighty affairs. 139. An Act for removing the Alphabet cross from the Children's Primer, and the cross from off the Speaker's Mace, and for adding Saint Andrews cross to Saint George's in the States arms. 140. An Act forbidding all Grocers and Cooks from buying any more of the Parliaments Declarations. CLASSIS VII. Half a dozen large Petitions. 141. THe humble Petition of the City of London, that those Citizens, who can raise no Horse, may raise a Troop of Oxen. 142. The humble Petition of the Keeper of Bedlam,( alias Bethlehem) that he may have more help, in regard his Prisoners now break loose,& are all turned Preachers. 143 The humble Petition of all North-Wales, that the State would open their Church doors; for since the Bedlamites( Riding Ministers) came to reform them, their Stables are opened, and their Churches all shut up. 144. The humble Petition of the six Counties of South-Wales, that since they must have but three Preachers, they desire those three may have six eyes; for though Jenkin Jones looks nine ways, yet Davy game is but half a Seer, and not capacitated to be a new Light. 145. The humble Petition of William Du-gard, the State's Printer, that having now printed the Racovian catechism, he may have the sole printing of of Bernardinus Ochinus, or, the three grand impostors, which he hath also ready. 146. The humble Petition of Matthew Walhank and Gyles Calvert, in regard that Paper grows dear, the State would grant them the Paper which sticks in needless Tickets upon every door, since now so few take lodgings in London. CLASSIS VIII. Commentators and School-men. 147 FLores Edvardi cook. A Collection of all my Lord Cookes Latin Sentences, with a List of those Authors ( Lycostehenes, Calepine, Cato, and other good School-men) where his Lordship had his gatherings. 148. A large Commentary on Aristotle's Problems, by two Preaching Ladies, the one young, the other old and both painted. 149. Pre corpore Politico. That the new Representative was but an Apparition, because it was so soon vanished. 150. The Archbishop of Canterbury's trial, writ by William Prinn, declaring all the Archbishop spake or did before he was born, and since his Burial; being the 9th Tome of Master Prinn's Works. 151. Testis Singularis. That Malchus might lawfully be a witness( against Saint Peter) though his Ear was cut off. By an utter Barrister of Lincolne's inn. 152 Contra Verrem. The unlawfulness of eating Swine's flesh. By Miles Corbet. 153. Pro Verre. In defence of Swines flesh, written in Tuscan by Bocco de Porco, and procured into English by signior Ambrosto, late Reader in the late New Academy. 154. Sepelire Mortuos. A List of those Scots who dying in prison were denied Christian burial, and( left in the fields) were eaten by Hogs, which now makes Pork so cheap in London. 155. {αβγδ}. That London is neither Horse nor Mule; first because she is so easily bridled. Secondly, Horse and Mule cannot know their own strength, but London can and dare not. 156. Angelus Lapsus. A discourse proving that Devils may be saved; written lately by a revolted cavalier. 157. {αβγδ}. The Art of turning three ways in two years. By Col. George monk. 158. A plain Exposition of Quid dabitis in Saint matthew. By Colonel Dundas late governor of edinburgh Castle. 159. A letter of Thanks from the Spanish ambassador ( Don Alonzo de Cardenas to the council of State, for hanging his Rooms with Titian's 12. Caesars and other rare pieces of the King of England's goods. 160. {αβγδ}. The Art of Declaring, Undeclaring, Adding or Expunging. By the earl of Lowdon Lord chancellor of Scotland. CLASSIS. IX. Casuists, Resolving Tender Consciences in these 40 queries. 161. WHether Cain had the power of the Sword, when he reformed Abell? 162. Whether it is not a horrible Imprecation against the State to wish that every man might have his due? 103. Whether John Lilbourn were not an ass to think that a councillor of State could sin. 164. Whether the City of Dublin stands upon her head while a shoemaker Governs her? 165. Why three Counties in Ireland should petition for Bread, when their present Commander is a London Baker? 166. Why no man accepts of Mr. Nicolas Culpepper, though he offers to cure all Diseases for three pence? 167. Whether Doctor Hoyle( for keeping the chair at Oxford from Doctor Saunderson) ought not to follow his Namesake Alderman Hoyle? 168. Whether the said Doctor Hoyle be fittest for the chair, because( being lately drunk with his Man) he fell off a stool? 169. Whether Doctor Hill were a King, when he prayed, O Lord do thou depose Him who would depose Us? 170. Whether the said Doctor Hill( being then strook speechless) had the spirit of Utterance, or the Dumb devil? 171. Why Saints are so much for things of this world? 172. Whether he that now dare be honest is not thought a Fool? 173. Whether Sir William Brereton doth devour Churchlands, since he made the chapel at croyden his kitchen? 174. Whether cavaliers may have one Christmas in twelve years, when the States keep christmas all the year long? 175. Whether Master Peters did justly preach against Christmas-Pyes the same day he eat two Mince-pyes to his dinner? 176. Whether there now live more men or women in the Inns of Court? 177. Whether it is not clearly proved that there are Witches, since England hath been bewitched eleven years together? 178. Whether the new Congregation at Wrexham be all electe●, because( like Sheep) their bodies are Sealed, and whether the Mark may be called a Teat? 179. Whether our Reformers may lawfully trade in magic, because Luther and Dr. Faustus taught both in one Town? 180. Why Lucian makes Hell governed by a Committee? 181. Whether twelve years are sufficient to try how we can live without a King? 182. Whether the House of Commons be a widow, a Wife, a Maid, or a Common-wealth? 183. Whether our new States may not grow as great as old Rome, since They and Romulus had the same Nurse? 184. Whether it yet appears that his late Majesty had reason to deny them the Militia? 185. Whether Raunters and Committee-men( who deny there is a God) may not lawfully affirm there are no Devils, since Scripture commands us to deny ourselves? 186. Whether mayor general Harrison be bound to give no quarter, because his Father is a Butcher? 187. Whether the said mayor general meant June or August in his last printed Letter, dated the fifteeneth day of the sixth month? 188. Whether the disputation 'twixt his late Majesty and Master Henderson( which broken Hendersons heart) did succeed the better, because it began the 29th of 1646. May, which is the Kings Birth-day? 189. Whether the Scots Marching for England( thrice against the King, and thrice against the Parliament) have not satisfied all Parties? 190. Whether it were in Memory of Saint Paul that the last week at edinburgh they voted an honest Scot to have forty stripes save one? 191. Whether Mistris own did justly accuse two Gentlemen to have drunk the Kings health in latin, when their words were, Hans en Kelder? 192. Whether to drink the Kings health be the whole duty of a good Subject? 193. Whether all Parliament-men have Wives, since lily in his dedication says — Vos non vobis fertis aratra boves? 194. Whether the great Pox may be called the engagement, since so many well-affected have lately engaged? 195. Whether ever the People will petition again to be put into a Posture of Defence? 196. Whether those that bought, or those that sold Church Lands are more errand Reformers? 197. Whether the worm of Conscience dare bite a Parliament-man? 198. Whether it is properly called PAVLS church YARD, since 'twill be a Yard without a Church? 199. Whether the Saint that plundered my Books did well to mention the Iron Age, when he himself had a wooden Leg? 200. Whether any Age of Gold, Silver, brass, or Iron can match this Wooden Age, when men must neither writ nor red? Sic explicit Centuria secunda. Bibliotheca Parliamenti, &c. Done into English for the Assembly of Divines. Books to be sold in Little Britain. 1. LUes Gallica, Regina Gallorum; or, the Pox in folio, by Henry Martin, a dwindled Member in the Commons House. 2. Jurandi formula: or, the Rolls of Pembroke's Oaths in folio. 3. Laus Pediculi. A short legg'd Treatise, wherein is held forth this truth, that because the six-footed creature walks gravely, and feeds majestically on our heads, therefore we may trample on the Crown; by five Members and Kymbolton. 4. Experientia docet. A Tract proving that there is an hell, contrary to the present sense of the House; by a— member thereof lately deceased. 5. Lux nova. A christmas candle, or a new light held forth last winter in Bridwell in Oxford, proving that darkness is better than light; by Master Goodwin, Master of Magd. college. 6. Via tuta; or a safe way for a man to save his life and lose his soul; by M. Ienkins, Minister of that word. 7. Theopoeia. A Discourse showing to us mortals, that cromwell may be reckoned amongst the gods, since he hath put off all humanity. 8. Virgarum Collector. Lilbourn stripped and whipped, by Colonel Birch. 9. The art of hearing without ears by Will. Prinn. 10. Co●tus Helena; the way of getting women with child; by M. Scot, a knowing member. 11. Vox Populi, or the joint opinion of the whole Kingdom of England, That the Parliament is hell, because the torments of it are like to be everlasting. 12. Pisces respirant. A Tract proving that Fishes breath, because Dr. Hill of Cambridge; when he should have preached, sate as mute as a fish; but sighed a whole Pulpit full. 13. Interpolator Mangonizans: Or, ●he Art of sequestering the Parliaments Library into Hucksters hands; by the late Publisher of the same, Ignoramus, or Nebulo in Grano. 14. Plus vident oculi, quàm oculus: An Explanation of some obscure passages in Dr. Ow●n's Primer, by Dr. Stanton. Printed for the English Company in Christ-church, Oxford. But may indifferently serve for both the Universities. 15. Sejanus: An old Tragedy to be newly acted by the company at the Cock-pit. 16. Memorem oportet— or, The art of memory, by Sr. Tho. Jervoyse. 17. Vox& praetereà nihil: An Answer to Mr. Carpenters Sermon, and no Sermon, by Dr. Cheynell, a preacher and no Preacher. 18. Vermis immortalis: The Sting of Conscience; A Tract of wholesome concernment for this present State; written with the sharp end of Arise Evan's Spanish Pike; and sold by Cornelius Bee, at the Kings Arms in Little-Brittain. 19. Loquaces Infantum Lachrymae; or, The cry of great Britains little-children against the State for want of Fire; and against Dr. Jer. tailor for want of Water. 20. Pharmacopoeia Westmonasteriensis; An Excellent store house, containing many rare secrets: As First, An excellent Water, to take away the inflammation of the Nose, Face, or other members, made by Mrs Lambert. Secondly, An Excellent sovereign mornings-drink, to drown the Worm of Conscience, found by Tho Chaloner lately Esquire. Thirdly, The Cause and Cure of the Presbyterian Itch in the Tongue and Ears, found out by Dr. Hanger of Hempstede, Printed by John Knot, for Abel Rope●, and the assigns of Gregory Brandon. Fourthly, Conserve of Sea-Cole; A sovereign Antidote against the plague in the Purse by Dr. Gouge Merchant of Coals and Souls. Probatum est. Fifthly, An Excellent way to purge an House from Vermin, with a Powder found out by O. C. the Parliaments Apothecary. 21. Calvini Miraculum; or, The Resurrection from the Grave, proved very stoutly by the Lord Wharton, in his Book called Edg-hill, or the Saw-pit. 22. Fire, Fire! A small manual, dedicated to Sir Arthur Hasteridge; in which is plainly proved by a whole chauldron of Scripture, that John Lilborn will not carry Coals. By Dr. Gouge. 23. Phaëthontis Quadriga: A Watch-word to the Generals Coach-man, wherein is, this friendly Whisper, That after Drawing comes Hanging; By mayor Gen. Holborn. 24. Hocus Pocus, The Art of Preaching booty, or of juggling in the Pulpit, made more plain and easy for the present sucking Clergy. By Stephen Marshall Professor of the same. 25. Pandectae Novatianae: A Tract, wherein is held forth this Truth, that although thou mayest not lie with another mans wife, yet thou mayest lie with thine own mans wife. By S. P. ●. B. an able member of the House. 26. Oracula Cessârunt: Or, The Art of Silencing the University of Cambridge; By John goodwin of Coleman-street. 27. Cornucopia: The Works of the late earl of Essex, comprised all in one large Hornbook; set forth by the Assembly of Divines, and Ordered to be used instead of that old almanac the Directory. 38. Quiequid libet, licet: A Tract, proving that a man may hang himself at what time soever his stomach shall serve him; provided always that it be in a Parliamentary way. By Alderman Hoyle, Dedicated to my good Lord Bradshaw, who hath now little else to do. Acts and Orders. 1. ORdered, That Alderman Atkins Breeches be sent to the Navy to poison Bullets. 2. Upon a Petition of the Levellers, it was ordered, That the Sabbath be no more called the Lord day, because the word( Lord) is scandalous and contrary to the equal freedom of the People. And that it be not called Sunday neither, because the Sun is a Monarch. 3. Ordered, That Sr. Henry Mildmay make a privy search in Alderman Atkin's Breeches, for a rich Carbuncle lost lately from his Excellency's Nose. 4. Ordered, That the Lord Fairfax( in recompense of his faithful service to the Common-wealth) be made governor of all Sr. whimsy Mildmay's Castles in the air. 5. Ordered, That All Ministers, which cannot pray and Preach by the spirit, shall live by the air. 6. An Act for reforming divers Texts of Scripture, as being of dangerous consequence and contrary to the very being of this present State, beginning at Rom. 13. where it is said, Let every soul be subject to the higher Powers: which words are thus to be reformed, Let every soul be subject to the lower House. 7. Ordered, That there be a Thanksgiving in Holland, for our Hogen Mogen victories over the Dutch. 8. Ordered, That Malefactors condemned to die, be hanged in Wyths, because the States want ropes themselves. 9 Ordered, That the Books of Kings in the Bible, be hereafter called, The books of the Parliament: And the Chronicle also( being a word too hard for vulgar capacities) be for the time to come, called by the more familiar title of Diurnalls. 10. Ordered, That the Cities of London and Westm●nster be called by their proper names of sodom and Gomorrha. 11. Ordered, That because Coals are so dear, a day of Ashes be appointed; and the hot Presbyterian ministers to fetch fire from heaven. 12. Ordered, That Alderman Atk●ns be desired to hold forth before the House; and the Dutch Company to give him some School-butter, for his great pains in easing himself. 13. Ordered, That the Assembly of Divines be desired to give in their opinion, whether Hogen and Mogen be not Gog and Magog. 14. Ordered, That all seamens widdows be sent to Obadiah Sedgewick for due benevolence: And this Ordinance to last both now and anon too. 15. Ordered, That the Assembly of Divines be desired to give in their verdict to Judge Rolls, whether the Burning of Lords in the hand, be Jure divino. Two Orders not entered in the Parliaments Register; yet since published by Hoyles son, because they related to his Father. First, That it was death for any man to hang himself. Secondly, That that Member that Hoyld, in English hanged himself, was made uncapable ipso facto, for ever sitting in the House. Cases of Conscience. 1. WHether it be probable, that ever any man will be so purblind, as to take Sr. Will. Davenant for the Lord general cronwell? 2. Whether it be not just, that those members which had sold themselves to work wickedness, should be offered at twelve a penny? 3. Whether colonel Pride be not as humble as his very Name? 4. Whether our State did not fall short de Wit, when they went to Logger-heads with the United Buter-boxes? 5. Whether the Diet in Germany doth not go very much against the stomach of our English State? 6. Whether the drunkenness of our land hath not caused Heaven to set a Brewer over us, with his Copper—? 7. Whether the Dutch be not Anabaptists, seeing they dip our Brethren, if they have but faith enough to adventure upon the Seas? 8. Whether we be not turned Papists, since all our Devotion consists in praying to Saints; as St. Oliver, St. Hugh, Saint Pride, Adjuva nos? 9. Whether it be not expedient to pray to them in English, seeing they understand no latin? 10. Whether venture& Neuter be not as true an Anagram as Atkins, a stink? 11. Whether the public Faith be not worse then Moll Cut-purse, seeing she helps us to our Thimbles and Bodkins again? 12. Whether the States of Holland, by reason of their low situation, may be justly said to be nigher Hell, then our Common▪ wealth? 1●. Whether the pitiful Lord Grey of Grooby did not learn of his Father( in the west) to keep running horses at Stamford? 14. Whether it was not just, that Mr. Love should be without a Head, he being so earnest for a Parity? 15. Whether Alderman Atkins may be reckoned among our Saints, seeing he is a known loose-liver? 16. Whether Opera Tenebrarum be not true latin, for our late Acts of Parliament? 17. Whether when Colonel Pride goes to quarter with old neck, the Proverb will not be verified, Priae feels no could? 18. Whether the King of Denmark hath not hitherto detained our Hempen wears, on purpose to sand them by Messsengers of his own? 19. Whether Van trump doth not put our Hogen Mogens in mind of the rear Trump? 20. Whether it be not probable that our State will, e're long fall asunder, seeing they want rope to make them hang together? 21. Whether the word Minister doth not( in England) signify one, who will break two Tables to serve one? 22. Whether Malus, Pejor, Pessimus, be not latin for Lambert, Harrison, cronwell? 23. Whether the opening of the Speakers Purse, will not follow the shutting of his mouth? 24. Whether we did not fall out with the Dane and Dutch for want of Rope and Butter? 25. Whether Cromwels nose, though( as yet) the great light of our New England, be not likely, e're long, to go out in a snuff? 26. Whether a standing Army is worse then a sitting Parliament? 27. Whether the Lord St. John be not troubled with the ston in the Heart, seeing he hath swallowed the whole Cathedrall Church of Peterborough? 28. Whether the Parliament may not be damned, notwithstanding the Committee of indemnity? 29. Whether ever since the House of Commons was locked up, the Speakers chair hath not been a Close-stoole? 30. Whether it be not seasonable to stop the Nose of my evil? 31. Whether or no, the Army being Saints, yet in the flesh, can overcome the world and the devil, as well as they did the Members? 32. Whether we may speak truth freely, without being counted Traitors to the State? 33. Whether a man might not take White-hall for Moore-fields, Bedlam being so near? 34. Whether Bermudas and the Parliament-house, lye under one Planet, seeing both are haunted with Devils? 35. Whether a Parliament-man should not take the upper hand of the devil when they sit next in council, since he hath learned as much deceit? Finis Bibliothecae,&( proh dolor!) Parliament. FINIS.