Wilson, Thomas
a puritan divine, of the sixteenth
century, was minister of St. George’s church, in Canterbury, one of the six preachers in that city, chaplain to lord
Wotton, and a man of high reputation. We have, however, no particulars of his early life. He preached at Canterbury thirty-six years, and was assiduous and
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indefatigable in all the duties of his saqred office. He died in
Jan. 1621, on the 25th of which month his funeral sermon, which has been printed, was preached by William
Swift, minister of St. Andrew’s, at Canterbury, and great
grandfather of dean Swift. His works are, 1. “A Commentary on the Romans,” 1614, a work much approved.
2. “Christ’s farewell to Jerusalem,” 1614. 3. “Theological Rules,” 1615. 4. “A complete Christian Dictionary,”
fol. of which the sixth edition, with a continuation by Bagwell and Symson, was published in 1655. This was one
of the first attempts, in English, towards a concordance of
the Bible. Mr. Wilson wrote some other pieces of less
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A Commentary on the Romans, 1614
Christ’s farewell to Jerusalem, 1614
Theological Rules, 1615
Works Online
Works found by this author (or others with similar names) in the Early English Books Online Collection:
An exposition of the tvvo first verses of the sixt chapter to the Hebrewes in forme of a dialogue. Wherein you have a commendation of catechising, also a declaration of the sixe fundamentall principles wherein the Christians of the Primitiue Apostolicall church were catechised. By T.W. minister of the word. (1600) by Wilson, Thomas, 1563-1622.
A sermon preached in August the 13. 1610. In Canterbury to the corporation of black-smiths Declaring the goodnesse, necessity, antiquity and vse of that trade which workes in iron. With directions to men of this, and of all other trades and callings, how to carry themselues religiously and iustly therein. Whereunto are annexed a short catechisme, with two short tables. The first opening the parts of wisedome, to be learned from mans mortality, out of Psa.90.12. The latter laying forth the order of Gods counsell, touching the saluation of the elect, out of Rom.8.29.30. By Thomas Wilson preacher. (1610) by Wilson, Thomas, 1563-1622.
A Christian dictionarie Opening the signification of the chiefe words dispersed generally through Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, tending to increase Christian knowledge. Whereunto is annexed, a perticular dictionary for the Reuelation of S. Iohn. For the Canticles or Song of Salomon. For the Epistle to the Hebrues. By Tho: Wilson minister of the Word, at Saint Georges in Canterbury. (1612) by Wilson, Thomas, 1563-1622.
Christs farevvell to Jerusalem, and last prophesie A sermon preached in the quier of the cathedrall church of Canterburie, at the funerall of that reuerend and worthy man, Mr. Doctor Colfe, Vice-Deane of the said church. Octob. 12. 1613. By Thomas Wilson, minister of Gods word. (1614) by Wilson, Thomas, 1563-1622.
A commentarie vpon the most diuine Epistle of S. Paul to the Romanes Containing for matter, the degeneration of our nature by Adams Fall; and the restauration thereof, by the grace of Christ. Together with the perfection of faith, and the imbecillity of workes, in the cause of iustification of elect sinners before God. For forme and maner of handling, it hath the coherence and method, the summe and scope, the interpretations & doctrines the reasons and vses, of most texts. All which, are set downe very familiarly and compendiously, in forme of a dialogue, betweene Tlmotheus [sic] and Silas, by Thomas Wilson, one of the six preachers in the cathedrall church of Canterbury. (1614) by Wilson, Thomas, 1563-1622.
Theologicall rules, to guide vs in the vnderstanding and practise of holy Scriptures two centuries: drawne partly out of Scriptures themselues: partly out of ecclesiasticall writers old and new. Also Ænigmata sacra, holy riddles; or misticall cases and secrets of diuinitie, with their resolutions. Foure centuries: the vnfolding whereof layeth open that truth that concerneth saluation. By T.W. preacher of the word. (1615) by Wilson, Thomas, 1563-1622.
Saints by calling: or Called to be saints A godly treatise of our holy calling to Christ, by the gospell. With the seuerall gifts proper vnto the called: and their counterfeits in the hypocrites which are not partakers of this effectuall calling. Written by Thomas Wilson, minister of Gods word, at S. Georges Church in Canterbury. (1620) by Wilson, Thomas, 1563-1622.
A complete Christian dictionary wherein the significations and several acceptations of all the words mentioned in the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are fully opened, expressed, explained ... / begun by ... Mr. Thomas Wilson, minister of the word at St. Georges in Canterbury ... ; continued by Mr. John Bagwell... ; augmented and enlarged with a sixfold addition ... extracted out of the most approved authors, both ancient and modern, especially Petri Ravanelli Bibliotheca sacra. (1661) by Wilson, Thomas, 1563-1622.
The rule of reason, conteinyng the arte of logique, set forth in Englishe, by Thomas Vuilson (1551) by Wilson, Thomas, 1525?-1581.
The arte of rhetorique for the vse of all suche as are studious of eloquence, sette forth in English, by Thomas Wilson. (1553) by Wilson, Thomas, 1525?-1581.
The three orations of Demosthenes chiefe orator among the Grecians, in fauour of the Olynthians, a people in Thracia, now called Romania with those his fower orations titled expressely & by name against king Philip of Macedonie: most nedefull to be redde in these daungerous dayes, of all them that loue their countries libertie, and desire to take warning for their better auayle, by example of others. Englished out of the Greeke by Thomas Wylson doctor of the ciuill lawes. After these orations ended, Demosthenes lyfe is set foorth, and gathered out of Plutarch, Lucian, Suidas, and others, with a large table, declaring all the principall matters conteyned in euerye part of this booke. Seene and allowed according to the Queenes Maiesties iniunctions.Selections. English (1570) by Wilson, Thomas, 1525?-1581.
Ane detectioun of the duinges of Marie Quene of Scottes thouchand the murder of hir husband, and hir conspiracie, adulterie, and pretensed mariage with the Erle Bothwell. And ane defence of the trew Lordis, mainteineris of the Kingis graces actioun and authoritie. Translatit out of the Latine quhilke was written by G.B.De Maria Scotorum regina. English (1571) by Wilson, Thomas, 1525?-1581.
A discourse vppon vsurye by vvaye of dialogue and oracions, for the better varietye, and more delite of all those, that shall reade thys treatise. By Thomas Wilson, doctor of the ciuill lawes, one of the masters of her maiesties honorable courte of requestes. Seene & allowed, according to the Queenes Maiesties iniunctions. (1572) by Wilson, Thomas, 1525?-1581.
De Maria Scotorum Regina totáque eius contra Regem coniuratione, fœdo cum Bothuelio adulterio, nefaria in maritum crudelitate & rabie, horrendo insuper & deterrimo eiusdem parricidio: plena & tragica planè historia. (1571) by Wilson, Thomas, 1525?-1581. aut
The iust and necessary apologie of Henrie Airay the late reuerend prouost of Queenes Colledge in Oxford touching his suite in law for the rectorie of Charleton. (1621) by Wilson, Thomas, 1563-1622. For the farther clearing and inlarging of some passages in the preceeding apologetique, a worthy and judicious friend (for testimonie to the truth, and of his love to the memory of the deceased,) hath beene pleased to annex an attestation.
Davids zeale for Zion a sermon preached before sundry of the honourable House of Commons : at St. Margarets at Westminster, April 4 / by Tho. Wilson ... (1641) by Wilson, Thomas, 1601-1653.
Jerichoes dovvn-fall as it was presented in a sermon preached in St. Margarets Westminster before the honourable House of Commons at the late solemne fast, Septemb. 28, 1642 / by Thomas Wilson ... (1643) by Wilson, Thomas, 1601-1653.
The childes trade, or, The beginning of the doctrine of Christ whereby babes may have milk, children bread broken, the simple wisdome, and the dark a candle ... / by T. Wilson ... (1645) by Wilson, Thomas, 1601-1653.
Judicium discretionis, or, A just and necessary apology, for the peoples judgement of private discretion exhibited against the arrogant pretences and imperious suggestions of Tannerus, Valentia, Bellarmine, with other advocates of the papal tyranny, and the tendred to the consideration of all those, who would secure themselves against antichristian impostures and delusions. (1667) by Wilson, Thomas.
A sermon on the martyrdom of King Charles I preached January 30, 1681 : with a relation of some rebellious practices and principles of fanaticks / by Thomas Wilson. (1682) by Wilson, Thomas.
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