Publications of Shippie Townsend

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  • Townsend, Shippie. Scripture truths and precepts. A short catechism, with proofs. Designed for the assistance of such persons as wish to search the Scriptures for a consistent view of the doctrines and duties contained in them. With an appendix, concerning baptism. And a concluding remark on the Lord's-Supper. [Two lines of Scripture text]. Boston: Printed and sold by Samuel Hall, no. 53, Cornhill, MDCCXCI. [1791] (Price 9d). ESTC No. W2954. Grub Street ID 339811.
  • Townsend, Shippie. An inquiry whether the Scriptures enjoin the kiss of charity, as the duty of the disciples of Christ, in their church-fellowship in all ages. --Or, only allowed it to the first disciples, in consequence of the customs that then prevailed. Occasioned by a letter lately published by Constant Rockman, M.A. intitled, "A modest account concerning the salutations and kissings in ancient times," &c. Containing some remarks thereupon. [Nine lines of Scripture texts]. Boston, New-England.: Printed by Kneeland and Adams, for Nicholas Bowes, opposite the Old Brick Meeting-House, in Corn-Hill, MDCCLXVIII. [1768]. ESTC No. W13032. Grub Street ID 322346.
  • Townsend, Shippie. Some remarks, on a pamphlet intituled, All men will not be saved for ever: wrote by Samuel Mather, Pastor of a church in American Boston: in answer to one intituled, Salvation for all men: in which there is an endeavor to clear several passages of Scripture, which appear very much darkened by the writer, and the several authors referred to in that performance: by comparing Scripture with Scripture, or attending to the Scripture as its own interpreter. Addressed to Mr. Mather: together, with some remarks on the insidious pamphlet, (so called, by him.) To which is annexed, four inferences from the above remarks. By Shippie Townsend, of said Boston. [Ten lines of Scripture texts]. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, N.E.: Printed and sold by N. Willis, Court-Street, M,DCC,LXXXIII. [1783]. ESTC No. W3512. Grub Street ID 345809.
  • Townsend, Shippie. A practical essay, designed for general use, in three parts. Part I. Addressed to husbands and wives: being an answer to the two following inquiries. 1st. What is the most obvious meaning of the word church in the New Testament? 2d. How doth marriage convey, as in a mistery [sic], the union of Christ and the church? Improved to illustrate the honorable relation, endeared affection, and mutual duties of husbands and wives. With a song on marriage. To which is added an appendix, with some thoughts on education. Part II. Addressed to parents: being some thoughts on education. Part III. An inquiry concerning the case of children, with an exhortation to them. By Shippie Townsend. [Four lines from Titus]. Boston: Printed by Adams and Nourse, for the author, and sold by him, at his house in Cross-Street, and at their office in Marlborough-Street, 1783. ESTC No. W27788. Grub Street ID 337902.
  • Townsend, Shippie. Repentance and remission of sins considered: or An inquiry concerning repentance. from the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament. Addressed, I. To the author of a pamphlet, intituled, "Divine glory in the condemnation of the ungodly." II. To all for whom Christ died. By Shippie Townsend. [Seven lines of Scripture texts]. Boston: Printed by Warden and Russell, for the author, and sold by him at his house in Cross-Street, at E. Battelle's book-store, State Street, at Adams and Nourse's office, Court Street, and by the publishers, at their office in Marlborough Street, M,DCC,LXXXIV. [1784. ESTC No. W21807. Grub Street ID 331598.
  • Townsend, Shippie. The master and scholar attending catechising: or, An attempt to imitate Timothy's catechism: who from a child knew the Holy Scriptures, that were able to make him wise to salvation, through the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2d. Tim. iii. 15. Being an attention to two questions arising from what the Scriptures principally teach, viz. 1st. What is man to believe concerning God? 2d. What doth God require of man? Introduced by the first four questions and answers in the Assemblies Catechism. Boston: Printed by B. Edes and Son, no. 42, Cornhill, MDCCLXXXVII. [1787]. ESTC No. W15255. Grub Street ID 324725.
  • Townsend, Shippie. Peace and joy: being a brief attempt to consider the blessings of the peace between Great-Britain and America, &c. With our obligations arising therefrom. As also, the evidence of peace with God, through Jesus Christ, drawn from the Old and New-Testaments. Together with ou obligations to keep the foundation of our peace thus evidenced always in remembrance. With some thoughts on the Lord's Supper, instituted in remembrance of him who is our peace. By Shippie Townsend. [Six lines of Scripture texts]. Boston: Printed and sold by E. Russell, next Liberty-Pole, M,DCC,LXXXVIII. [1788]. ESTC No. W28863. Grub Street ID 339065.
  • Townsend, Shippie. The Gospel considered; and the manner in which it should be preached; with an endeavor to shew from the Scriptures, that election doth not militate with preaching the Gospel to every creature: several other objections considered. By Shippie Townsend. [Four lines of text]. Printed at Boston: for the author, by Thomas Adams, and sold at his printing-office, in Court-Street, M,DCC,XCII. [1792]. ESTC No. W12358. Grub Street ID 321622.
  • Townsend, Shippie. A sober attention to the Scriptures of truth, for a satisfactory answer to the most important questions that ever exercised the minds of men. Respectfully recommended to the consideration of the brethren of that part of the Christian church, commonly called Sandemanians, in Europe and America. [Two lines of Scripture texts]. Boston: Printed for the writer, by Young and Etheridge, and sold by them at their office, directly opposite the entrance to the branch-bank, State-Street, M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]. ESTC No. W3350. Grub Street ID 344089.
  • Townsend, Shippie. A view of a most magnificent singing-choir. Presented to the singing societies of every denomination, and to all lovers of music. By Shippie Townsend. [Six lines of Scripture texts]. Boston: Printed for the writer, by J. Bumstead, 1793. ESTC No. W6484. Grub Street ID 355520.
  • Townsend, Shippie. The history of the mother and child. A new primer, attempting an easy, entertaining, and effectual method of teaching young children the alphabet, so as to lay a foundation for making them good readers; --who have need of milk, and not of strong meat. To which is annexed the young child's catechism. [Boston]: Printed by S. Hall, in Cornhill, Boston, [1794?]. ESTC No. W27084. Grub Street ID 337171.
  • Townsend, Shippie. Gospel news, divided into eleven sections. Peace and joy: being a brief attempt to consider the evidences of the truth of the Gospel, in which we have witness of peace with God, through Jesus Christ, drawn from the Old and New-Testaments, together with our obligations to keep the foundation of our peace, thus evidences always in remembrance; with several other pieces connected with and built upon this foundation, part of which was not before published. By Shippie Townsend. [Six lines of Scripture texts]. Printed at Boston: by Alexander Young and Thomas Minns, for the writer, and sold at several book-stores in town, MDCCXCIV. [1794]. ESTC No. W20397. Grub Street ID 330066.
  • Townsend, Shippie. An attention to the Scriptures: for an answer to the important inquiry, whether unbelievers are under the law and under the curse? With an annexed letter to Mr. Samuel Stillman, Minister of the First Baptist Church in Boston. Also, a letter to Mr. John Clark, Minister of the First Church gathered in Boston. By Shippie Townsend. [Three lines of Scripture texts]. Boston: Printed for the author, and sold by John W. Folsom, no. 30, Union-Street, by Samuel Hall in Cornhill, and William T. Clap, at the corner of Procter's-Lane; where may be had, a collection entitled, Gospel news, by the same writer, M,DCC,XCV. [1795]. ESTC No. W11719. Grub Street ID 320937.
  • Townsend, Shippie. Observations on the religious education of children: in a letter to Mr. Hezekiah Packard, Minister of Chelmsford. With remarks on his Catechism. Deserving his serious attention. Recommending to him, and the learned gentlemen, who have publickly patronized his well-meant performance, to re-examine and compare it with the Scriptures. By Shippie Townsend. [Two lines from Psalm CXIX]. [Boston]: Printed by B. Edes, Kilby-Street, Boston.--1797. Sold by S. Hall, no. 53, Cornhill.--J. Folsom, no. 30, Union-Street.--J. West, no. 75, Cornhill, [1797]. ESTC No. W27086. Grub Street ID 337173.