The case of swearing (at all) discussed. With several objections answered, the primitive practises therein asserted out of several antient authors; together with several presidents out of the Book of martyrs. The inconveniencies that follows the present practice of swearing, which might easily be prevented, by a law to punish false witnesse bearing, and lying, as well as other evils. Also a word to all people that are zealous for the commands of Christ, recorded in the Scripture. By a friend to truth and righteousness, John Crook.

People / Organizations

• John Crook (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for Robert Wilson, at the sign of the Black-Spread-Eagle, and Windmill in Martins, neer Aldersgate, 1660.

Publication year

1660-1660

ESTC No.

R225640

Grub Street ID

98788

Description

[2], 28 [i.e., 29], [1] p. ; 4⁰

Note

P. 29 misnumbered 28.

In this edition line 8 of title ends: primitive practises.