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  Government and liberty described; and ecclesiastical tyranny exposed. By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough: ; [Two lines from Galatians]
  Date of publication:
  1778
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. and Warren Association (R.I.). Minutes.
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  Against the establishment of the Congregational church. Dated on p. 20: Boston, September 19, 1778. "Minutes of the Warren Association, in their meeting at Leicester, September 8th and 9th, 1778."--4 p. at end.
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  The testimony of the two witnesses, explained and improved. By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; [Two lines from Revelation]
  Date of publication:
  1786
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  "At Mr. Philip Freeman's, in Union-Street, Boston, and at Mr. James Arnold's, in Providence, may be had the author's late church history of New-England, in two octavo volumes."--p. [48].
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  The doctrine of particular election and final perseverance, explained and vindicated. By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; [Two lines from Romans]
  Date of publication:
  1789
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  (Evans-TCP ; no. N16828) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 21663) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; ...
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  A history of New-England, with particular reference to the denomination of Christians called Baptists. Containing the first principles and settlements of the country; the rise and increase of the Baptist churches therein; the intrusion of arbitrary power under the cloak of religion; the Christian testimonies of the Baptists and others against the same, with their sufferings under it, from the begining [sic] to the present time. : Collected from most authentic records and writings, both ancient and modern. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Middleborough. ; Vol. I[-III]. ; [Four lines of quotations]
  Date of publication:
  1777-1796
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. and Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. Church history of New-England.
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  Title and imprint vary: v. 2, A church history of New-Engand. Vol. II. Extending from 1690, to 1784. Including a concise view of the American war, and of the conduct of the Baptists therein, with the present state of their ...
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  An address to the Second Baptist Church in Middleborough, concerning the importance of Gospel discipline. [Four lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1787
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. and Second Baptist Church (Middleborough, Mass.).
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  Running title: The importance of Gospel discipline. Signed on p. 8: Isaac Backus. Middleborough, Dec. 20. 1787.
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  The atonement of Christ, explained and vindicated, against late attempts to exclude it out of the world. / By Isaac Backus, Preacher of the Gospel. ; [Two lines of Scripture text]
  Date of publication:
  1787
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  Bookseller's advertisment, p. 28.
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  An address to the inhabitants of New-England, concerning the present bloody controversy therein.
  Date of publication:
  1787
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  Signed on p. 7: Isaac Backus. Boston, March 28, 1787. "At Philip Freeman's in Union-Street, and of the printer of the foregoing address, may be had, the author's History of New-England, Discourse on the two witnesses, and ...
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  The infinite importance of the obedience of faith, and of a separation from the world, opened and demonstrated. By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; [Four lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1791
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  "This discourse was first published in 1767, the year in which the law was made that brought on the American war. It is now revised and corrected, to hold up the living obedience of faith, as our only way of deliverance ...
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  The kingdom of God, described by his word, with its infinite benefits to human society. By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; [One line from Psalms]
  Date of publication:
  1792
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  With a half-title. With an advertisement for additional works published by Backus and sold by Hall, p. 24.
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  The substance of an address to an assembly in Bridgewater, March 10, 1779, previous to the administration of baptism. By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; Published by request.
  Date of publication:
  1779
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  Advertised as "this day published" in the Providence gazette, April 10, 1779.
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  A door opened for equal Christian liberty, and no man can shut it. This proved by plain facts. : [Five lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1783
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  Running title: A door opened for Christian liberty. Signed on p. 15: Isaac Backus. Boston, May 10, 1783. Bookseller's advertisement, p. [2].
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  The liberal support of Gospel ministers, opened and inculcated. By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; [One line from I Timothy]
  Date of publication:
  1790
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  Running title: On the support of Gospel ministers.
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  A history of New-England, with particular reference to the denomination of Christians called Baptists. Containing the first principles and settlements of the country; the rise and increase of the Baptist churches therein; the intrusion of arbitrary power under the cloak of religion; the Christian testimonies of the Baptists and others against the same, with their sufferings under it, from the begining [sic] to the present time. : Collected from most authentic records and writings, both ancient and modern. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Middleborough. ; Vol. I[-III]. ; [Four lines of quotations]
  Date of publication:
  1777-1796
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. and Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. Church history of New-England.
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  Title and imprint vary: v. 2, A church history of New-Engand. Vol. II. Extending from 1690, to 1784. Including a concise view of the American war, and of the conduct of the Baptists therein, with the present state of their ...
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  Policy, as well as honesty, forbids the use of secular force in religious affairs.
  Date of publication:
  1779
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  Running title: True policy requires equal religious liberty. Signed on p. 26: Isaac Backus, agent for the Baptists in this state.
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  Truth is great, and will prevail. [Two lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1781
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  On the relationship between church and state in Massachusetts. Signed on p. 36: Isaac Backus. Middleborough, April 20, 1781. "At James Arnold's in Providence, and at Philip Freeman's, in Boston, may be had the author's ...
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  The doctrine of universal salvation examined and refuted. Containing, a concise and distinct answer to the writings of Mr. Relly, and Mr. Winchester, upon that subject. / By Isaac Backus, Preacher of the Gospel. ; [Three lines from Jude]
  Date of publication:
  1782
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
  Description:
  Running title: The doctrine of universal salvation refuted. Advertised as "just published" in the Providence gazette, June 15, 1782. Booksellers' advertisement, p. [2].
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  A history of New-England, with particular reference to the denomination of Christians called Baptists. Containing the first principles and settlements of the country; the rise and increase of the Baptist churches therein; the intrusion of arbitrary power under the cloak of religion; the Christian testimonies of the Baptists and others against the same, with their sufferings under it, from the begining [sic] to the present time. : Collected from most authentic records and writings, both ancient and modern. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Middleborough. ; Vol. I[-III]. ; [Four lines of quotations]
  Date of publication:
  1777-1796
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. and Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. Church history of New-England.
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  Title and imprint vary: v. 2, A church history of New-Engand. Vol. II. Extending from 1690, to 1784. Including a concise view of the American war, and of the conduct of the Baptists therein, with the present state of their ...
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  The nature and necessity of an internal call to preach the everlasting Gospel; with marks to distinguish the ministers of Christ from all deceivers. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; [One line from Romans]
  Date of publication:
  1792
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. ; Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. All true ministers of the Gospel ... and Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. All true ministers of the Gospel ...
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  Preface dated: February 20. 1792. First edition (Boston, 1754) has title: All true ministers of the Gospel, are called into that work by the special influences of the Holy Spirit.
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  An appeal to the people of the Massachusetts state, against arbitrary power. [Four lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1780
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
  Description:
  Signed on p. 8: Isaac Backus, agent for the Baptist churches in this state, by advice of their committee. Boston, April 6, 1780. Booksellers' advertisement, p. 8.
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  A short description of the difference between the bond-woman and the free; as they are the two covenants, with the characters and conditions of each of their children: : considered in a sermon, delivered at Middleborough, / by Isaac Backus, Preacher of the Gospel. ; Wherein is particularly shewn, that none are proper subjects of the special ordinances of the Gospel-church, but real saints.
  Date of publication:
  1756
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Backus's sermon, wherein is shewn who are the proper subjects of the special ordinances of the Gospel-church. Evans entry 7612 is a ghost arising from the half-title. Error in paging: p. 33 misnumbered 17. ...
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  Spiritual ignorance causeth men to counter-act their doctrinal knowledge. A discourse from Acts xiii. 27. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church of Christ, in Middleborough. ; [Two lines from Titus]
  Date of publication:
  1763
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. and Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782.
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  "To fill a vacant page, here is inserted a hymn, from Mr. Wallin's Evangelical hymns, just re-printed in Boston."--p. [30-31].
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  A letter to the Reverend Mr. Benjamin Lord, of Norwich; occasioned by some harsh things which he has lately published against those who have dissented from his sentiments about the ministry, the church, and baptism. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church of Christ, in Middleborough. ; [Five lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1764
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
  Description:
  Errata statement and advertisement for books sold by Philip Freeman of Boston, p. 40.
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  Family prayer not to be neglected. A discourse, wherein is opened, the nature of prayer in general, and the warrant for family prayer in particular: with answers to sundry excuses for the neglect thereof: and addresses to several sorts of persons. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; [Two lines from Psalms]
  Date of publication:
  1766
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  "To the reader" dated: Feb. 6, 1766.
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  True faith will produce good works. A discourse, wherein are opened the nature of faith, and its powerful influence on the heart and life; together with the contrary nature and effects of unbelief: and answers to various objections. : To which are perfixed [sic] a brief view of the present state of the Protestant world, with some remarks on the writings of Mr. Sandeman. / By Isaac Backus. Minister of the Gospel in Middleborough. ; [Four lines of Scripture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1767
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
  Description:
  Half-title: Mr. Backus's discourse on faith and its influence, &c. "Errata."--p. 94. "N.B. This and all my other books are sold by T.& Z. Rogers in Norwich."
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  A Fish caught in his own net. An examination of nine sermons, from Matt. 16. 18. published last year, by Mr Joseph Fish of Stonington; wherein he labours to prove, that those called standing churches in New-England, are built upon the rock, and upon the same principles with the first fathers of this country: and that Separates and Baptists are joining with the gates of hell against them. : In answer to which; many of his mistakes are corrected; the constitution of those churches opened; the testimonies of prophets and apostles, and also of many of those fathers are produced, which as plainly condemn his plan, as any Separate or Baptist can do. / By Isaac Backus. Pastor of a church of Christ in Middleborough. ; [Six lines of quotations]
  Date of publication:
  1768
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  Advertisement for books "Published by the same author, and sold at Philip Freeman's in Union-Street, Boston; and by Thomas Green in Newport."--p. [130]. "Errata."--p. [131].
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  Gospel comfort, under heavy tidings. The substance of a sermon delivered at Middleborough, February 5, 1769, upon hearing of the death of a godly mother. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church there. ; To which is added, some memories of her life.
  Date of publication:
  1769
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  On the death of the author's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Backus. Appendix "containing some memories of Mrs. Backus's life."--p. [i]-xx. Errata statement, p. xx. Advertisement for books "lately published by the same author, and ...
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  A seasonable plea for liberty of conscience, against some late oppressive proceedings; particularly in the town of Berwick, in the county of York. : [Four lines from Goddard]
  Date of publication:
  1770
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  On the controversy arising from Abraham and Elizabeth Lord's decision to leave the Congregational church and join the Baptist church. in Berwick. Written by Isaac Backus; includes several letters pertaining to the case. ...
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  A short description of the difference between the bond-woman and the free, as they are the two covenants. With the characters and condition of each of their children. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; [Two lines of quotations]
  Date of publication:
  1770
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  Edition statement transposed; precedes "By Isaac Backus ..." on title page. The appendix, p. [46]-83, is in reply to Ebenezer Frothingham's "A letter treating upon the subject and mode of baptism." Errata statement, p. 83. ...
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  The doctrine of sovereign grace opened and vindicated: and also the consistency and duty of declaring divine sovereignty, and mens impotency, while yet we address their consciences with the warnings of truth, and calls of the Gospel. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; [Two lines from Romans]
  Date of publication:
  1771
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  In reply to: Martin, Daniel. Some meditations on the plain testimony of the Holy Scriptures.
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  A letter to a gentleman in the Massachusetts General Assembly, concerning taxes to support religious worship. [One line from Elihu]
  Date of publication:
  1771
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  Signed on p. 22: A countryman. March 14. 1771. Attributed to Isaac Backus by Evans.
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  Evangelical ministers described, and distinguished from legalists. A sermon, the substance of which was delivered October 30. 1771. at the ordination of Mr. Asa Hunt, to the pastoral charge of the Third Baptist-Church in Middleborough. : (Published at their request.) / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of the First Church of that denomination in said town. ; [One line from Psalms]
  Date of publication:
  1772
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806. and Third Baptist Church (Middleborough, Mass.).
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  Half-title: Mr. Backus's sermon at the ordination of Mr. Asa Hunt. Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription. Bookseller's advertisement, p. [32].
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  A reply to a piece wrote last year, by Mr. Israel Holly, Pastor of a church in Suffield; entitled "The New-Testament interpretation of the Old, relative to infant baptism." Wherein another short attempt is made toward bringing that controversy to a happy issue. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; [Two lines of Scipture texts]
  Date of publication:
  1772
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  Running title: A reply to Mr. Holly upon baptism. "Proposals for printing, by subscription, a discourse ..."--p. [35].
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  A discourse, concerning the materials, the manner of building, and power of organizing of the church of Christ; with the true difference and exact limits between civil and ecclesiastical government; and also what are, and what are not just reasons for separation. : Together with, an address to Joseph Fish, A.M. Pastor of a church in Stonington, occasioned by his late piece called The examiner examined. / By Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough. ; Designed to correct what has been amiss on both sides, and to point out the way wherein we should go.
  Date of publication:
  1773
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
  Description:
  Two states of gathering K noted. One has catchword 'posess' on p. 77; the other 'possess.' Errata statement and advertisement for the author's works to be had of Philip Freeman, p. [151].
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  An appeal to the public for religious liberty, against the oppressions of the present day. [Three lines from Galatians]
  Date of publication:
  1773
  

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  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  Signed on p. 61: Isaac Backus. Errata, p. 62. "Books published by Isaac Backus, Pastor of a church in Middleborough ... The most of these may be had single at Mr. Phillip Freeman's in Union-Street, Boston, and a few setts ...
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  The sovereign decrees of God, set in a scriptural light, and vindicated against the blasphemy contained in a late paper, entitled, On traditionary zeal. In a letter to a friend. : [Three lines from Job]
  Date of publication:
  1773
  

  Author(s):

  Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806.
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  Caption title: A vindication of the sovereign decrees of God.
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