The case of swearing (at all) discussed. With several objections answered, the primitive practises therein asserted out of several ancient authors; together with several presidents out of the book of martyrs. The inconveniences 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 of 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, near Aldersgate, 1660.

Publication year

1660-1660

ESTC No.

R5532

Grub Street ID

125964

Description

[2], 29, [1] p. ; 4⁰

Note

In this edition, line 8 of title ends: practises therein.

A variant has p. 29 misnumbered 28.