The Jesuit's memorial for the intended reformation of England under their first popish prince published from the copy that was presented to the late King James II : with an introduction, and some animadversions by Edward Gee ...

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Author:	Parsons, Robert, 1546-1610.
Title:	The Jesuit's memorial for the intended reformation of England under their first popish prince published from the copy that was presented to the late King James II : with an introduction, and some animadversions by Edward Gee ...
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To the Right Reverend Fa∣ther in God, WILLIAM Lord Bishop of S. ASAPH, Lord Almoner to Their MAJESTIES.

THE INTRODUCTION.

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A MEMORIAL OF THE REFORMATION of ENGLAND: CONTAINING Certain Notes, and Advertisements, which seem might be proposed in the First Parliament, and National Council of our Country, after God, of his mercy, shall restore it to the Catholick Faith, for the better Esta∣blishment and Preservation of the said Religion.

THE PREFACE OF THE AUTHOR, SHEWING How and why these Notes were gathered, and the principal Parts to be treated.

A Table of the Chapters of this MEMORIAL.

The FIRST PART of this MEMORIAL OF THE Reformation of England: Wherein are touched Points that do belong to the whole Body of the Realm, as before in the Preface has been declared, and is the Ground of the other Parts that ensue.

CHAP. I. Some special Reasons why England, above all other Realms, ought to procure a perfect Reformation, when time shall serve.

Animadversions on Chap. I.

CHAP. II. What manner of Reformation is needful in England.

Animadversions on Chap. II.

CHAP. III. How this Reformation may best be procured, and what Disposition of Minds is needful for it in all Parties.

Animadversions on Chap. III.

CHAP. IV. How all sorts of People, to wit, Catholicks, Schismaticks and Hereticks may be dealt withal, at the next change of Re∣ligion.

Animadversions on Chap. IV.

CHAP. V. The forwardness that ought to be in all for the Restitution of Ecclesiastical Lands and Livings, and with what facility and ease it may be done.

Animadversions on Chap. V.

CHAP. VI. Of the many great and singular Benefits that would ensue to the Church and Realm of England, by this Restitution and Dispo∣sition of Abby-Lands.

CHAP. VII. Of a Council of Reformation to be or∣dained, and wherein they are principally to be occupied.

Animadversions on Chap. VII.

CHAP. VIII. Of divers other Points that will belong to the Council of Reformation to deal in.

CHAP. IX. There ensue more matters that appertain to the Council of Reformation.

CHAP. X. Of the Parliament of England, and what were to be considered, or reformed about the same, or by the same.

Animadversions on Chap. X.

The SECOND PART of this MEMORIAL Touching the CLERGY.

CHAP. I. Of the Clergy in general, what they are and ought to do at the next change.

CHAP. II. Of Bishops and Bishopricks in England.

CHAP. III. Of Deans, Canons, Pastors, Curates, and the rest of the Clergy.

CHAP. IV. Of Seminaries, Colleges, Vniversities, and Schools.

CHAP. V. Of Government, Discipline and manner of proceeding of English Vniversities.

CHAP. VI. How Fellowships, Scholarships, and other such places were to be proved.

Election of publick Readers, and other Officers.

CHAP. VII. Of Religious Men and Women, and matters appertaining unto them.

The THIRD PART of this MEMORIAL Appertaining to the LAITY.

CHAP. I. Of the Laity or Temporalty in general.

CHAP. II. Of the Prince and his Council, and matters belonging to them.

CHAP. III. Of the Nobility and Gentry of England, and matters appertaining to their Estate.

CHAP. IV. Of the Inns of Court, and study of the Common Laws of England, and of the Laws themselves.

CHAP. V. Of the Commons of England, and matters appertaining unto them.

Books lately Printed for Ric. Chiswell.