Bagshaw, Edward
, a gentleman of a Derbyshire
family, was born in London, and in 1604 became a commoner of Brazen-nose college, Oxford, under the tuition
of the pious Mr. Robert Bolton four years after, he took
a degree in arts, and then removed to the Middle Temple,
where he studied law, became a bencher, and of considerable reputation in his profession. In 1639 he was elected
Lent reader, and chose for his first reading an argument
very suitable to the growing turbulence of the times, endeavouring to prove that a parliament may be held without
bishops, and that bishops ought not to meddle in civil affairs, but the lord keeper Finch, at archbishop Laud’s request, ordered him to desist. This, however, giving bim
a character unhappily too popular, he was elected M. P. for
the borough of Southwark, in the parliament of 1640; but
| perceiving the outrages the members were about to commit, beyond all bounds of temperate reformation, he went
to Oxford, and sat in the parliament called there by the king.
After continuing at Oxford for some time, he was taken
prisoner by the rebels in Oxfordshire, and sent to London,
where the house of commons committed him to the king’s
bench, and he suffered afterwards in his estate in Northamptonshire. On the Restoration we find him treasurer
of the Middle Temple. He died in 1662, and was interred
in Morton-Pinkney in Northamptonshire, leaving two sons,
Henry and Edward, of whom some notice will be taken.
He published, 1. “The life and death of Mr. Robert Bolton,” London, 1633, 4to, 2. “Several speeches in parliament,” 1640, 1641, 4to. 3. “Two arguments in parliament, on the Canons and Praemunire,” London, 1641, 4to.
4. “Treatise defending the revenues of the church in
Tithes and Glebe,” ib. 1646, 4to. 5. “Treatise maintaining the doctrine, liturgy, and discipline of the Church of
England.” The two last written during his imprisonment.
6. “Short censure of the book of Will. Prynne, entitled
‘The university of Oxford’s plea refuted’,” 1648, 4to.
7. “Just vindication of the questioned part of his reading
had in the Middle Temple hall, Feb. 24, 1639,” London,
1660, 4to. 8. “True narrative of the cause of silencing
him, by the archbishop of Canterbury,” printed with the
preceding. See Rushworth’s Collections, p. 990. 9. “The
rights of the Crown of England, as it is established by
law,” London, 1660, 8vo, written, as most of the others
were, during his confinement. 1
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Works found by this author (or others with similar names) in the Early English Books Online Collection:
The last conflicts and death of Mr. Thomas Peacock, batchelour of divinity, and fellow of Brasen-nose Colledge in Oxford published by E.B. from the copy of that famous divine Mr Robert Bolton, late minister of Broughton in Northhampton-shire. (1646) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
A letter to Mr. Thomas Pierce, rector of Brington conteining amongst other things, a brief state of the question about Gods decrees : to which is annexed an exercitation in Latine concerning free-will / by Edward Bagshawe ... (1659) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
A practicall discourse concerning Gods decrees. In two parts. The first concerning mans unfitnesse to dispute against the decrees of God: out of Rom. 9.20. The second tending to assert and cleare Gods absolute election of a limited and certaine number unto eternall life: out of Acts 13:48. By Edvvard Bagshavve st. of Ch. Ch. (1659) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
Saintship no ground of soveraignty, or, A treatise tending to prove, that the saints, barely considered as such, ought not to govern by Edw. Bagshaw ... (1660) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
The great question concerning things indifferent in religious vvorship briefly stated; and tendred to the consideration of all sober and impartial men. (1660) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
The last visitation: conflicts and death of Mr. Thomas Peacock batchellor of divinity, and fellow of Brasen-nose-Colledge in Oxford. Published by E B from the copie of that famous divine, Mr. Robert Bolton, late minister of Broughton in Northhampton-shire. (1660) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
The second part of The great question concerning things indifferent in religious vvorship briefly stated, and tendred to the consideration of all conscientious and sober men / by the same author.Great question concerning things indifferent in religious worship. Part 2 (1661) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
A discourse about Christ and antichrist, or, A demonstration that Jesus is the Christ from the truth of his predictions, especially, the coming and the seduction of antichrist : to which is added a treatise about the resurrection / by Edward Bagshaw ... (1661) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
Signes of the times, or, Prognosticks of future judgements with the way how to prevent them / by Edward Bagshaw ... (1662) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
A second letter unto a person of honour & quality containing some farther animadversions upon the Bishop of Worcester's letter together with a brief answer unto all that one L'S---- intends to write. (1662) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
The necessity & use of heresies, or, The third and last part of The great question about indifferent things in religious worship containing an answer to the objection against liberty of conscience, from the growth and spreading of heresies / by Edward Bagshaw ... (1662) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
The doctrine of free-grace, no doctrine of licenciousnesse, or, That Gods free unconditionall pardoning of sinne is the best way to mortifie the power of sinne in believers asserted and cleared by Edward Bagshawe ... (1662) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
A brief treatise about the spiritual nature of God and of His worship by Edw. Bagshaw ... (1662) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
A brief enquiry into the grounds and reasons, whereupon the infallibility of the Pope and the Church of Rome is said to be founded by Edward Bagshawe ... (1662) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
A letter unto a person of honour & quality containing some animadversions upon the Bishop of VVorcester's letter. (1662) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
A letter to a person of quality written by Mr. Edward Bagshaw, the day before his commitment close-prisoner to the gatehouse. (1663) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
The XXIV cases concerning things indifferent in religious worship considered, or, The resolver better resolved by his own principles, and non-conformists more confirmed also, the grand case touching ministers conformity, with the double supplement thereunto annexed, briefly discussed. (1663) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
[The case & usage of Mr. Edw. Bagshaw, drawn up by himself, the night before he was to have been sent away, being March 10. 1663/4. With an account of his examination before the King.] (1664) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
A Letter writ to Sir John Robinson, Lieutenant of the Tower, By Edward Bagshvve [sic], close-prisoner there. (1664) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
The marks of the apocalyptical beast, plainly decyphered and the danger of having communion with him clearly discovered. The testimony of a reverend and learned divine concerning the following treatise. As to the treatise, Mr. - and I have perused it carefully; and not to speak to please, but as the thing is, it is very clear, strong, and useful, and very fit to open the eyes of those Papists whom God hath a favour to: I wish the nation enjoyed it, being it is so solid, short, and fitted for good. (1667) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
The doctrine of the kingdom and personal reign of Christ asserted and explained in an exposition upon Zach. 14, 5, 9 / by Ed. Bagshaw. (1669) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
An antidote against Mr. Baxters palliated cure of church divisions, or, An account of several weighty and just exceptions against that book (1670) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
A defence of The antidote against Mr. Baxter's palliated cure of church divisions wherein Mr. Baxter's contradictions and inconsistences ... are clearly discovered, and the great question about conformity briefly stated in a letter to Mr. Richard Baxter / by Edward Bagshaw. (1671) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
A review and conclusion of The antidote agianst [sic] Mr. Baxter's palliated cure of church-divisions wherein Mr. Baxter's late repentance is examined, all his immodest calumnies confuted, and the grounds of separation further cleared / by Edward Bagshaw. (1671) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
The life and death of Mr. Vavasor Powell, that faithful minister and confessor of Jesus Christ wherein his eminient conversion, laborious successful ministry, excellent conversation, confession of faith, worthy sayings, choice experiences, various sufferings, and other remarkable passages in his life and at his death are faithfully recorded for publick benefit : with some elogies and epitaphs by his friends. (1671) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
The case of indifferent things used in the worship of God proposed and stated, by considering these questions : Qu. I. Whether things indifferent used in divine worship (or, whether there be any things indifferent in the worship of God?) : Qu. II. Whether a restraint of our liberty in the use of such indifferent things be a violation of it? (1683) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
A vindication of The case of indifferent things used in the worship of God in answer to a book intituled The case of indifferent things used in the worship of God, examined, stated on the behalf of the dissenters and calmly argued. (1684) by Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.
Mr. Boltons last and learned worke of the foure last things death, iudgement, hell, and heauen. With an assises-sermon, and notes on Iustice Nicolls his funerall. Together with the life and death of the authour. Published by E.B. (1632) by Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662.
Two sermons preached at Northampton at two severall assises there The one in the time of the shrevalty of Sir Erasmus Dryden Baronet. Anno Domini, 1621. The other in the time of the shrevalty of Sir Henry Robinson Knight, anno Domini, 1629. By Robert Bolton ... Published by E.B. (1635) by Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662.
A short and priuate discourse betweene Mr. Bolton and one M.S. concerning vsury. Published by E.B. by Mr. Boltons owne coppy (1637) by Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662.
Certaine devout prayers of Mr. Bolton upon solemne occasions. Published by E. B. by M. Boltons owne coppy (1638) by Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662.
Mr Bagshaw's speech in Parliament February the ninth, 1640. Concerning episcopacy and the London petition. (1641) by Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662.
Mr. Bagshavvs first speech with the oath that is given to iudges. Novemb. 7. 1640.First speech with the oath that is given to judges (1641) by Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662.
Two arguments in Parliament the first concerning the cannons, the second concerning the premunire vpon those cannons / by Edward Bagshawe, Esquire. (1641) by Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662.
A speech made by Master Bagshawe in Parliament concerning the triall of the twelve bishops on Munday the seventeenth of January, anno 1641 : as also the articles now in agitation objected against them. (1642) by Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662.
Master Bagshaw his worthy speech in Parliament, Febr, 18. 1641. Concerning the passing of a bill, for the disarming of the papists within this kingdome. (1642) by Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662.
A short censure of the book of W.P. entituled, The University of Oxfords plea, refuted (1648) by Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662.
The rights of the crovvn of England, as it is established by law. / Written in the time of the late King, by Edward Bagshaw Esquire, an apprentice of the common-law. (1660) by Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662.
A just vindication of the questioned part of the reading of Edward Bagshaw, Esq; an apprentice of the common law. Had in the Middle Temple Hall the 24th day of February, being Munday, anno Dom. 1639. upon the statute of 25 E.3. called, Statutum pro clero, from all scandalous aspersions whatsoever. With a true narrative of the cause of silencing the reader by the then Archbishop of Canterbury: with the arguments at large of those points in his reading, for which he was questioned at the Council-Board. (1660) by Bagshaw, Edward, d. 1662.
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