A Pastoral Letter Writ by the Right Reverend Father in God, Gilbert, Lord Bishop of Sarum to the Clergy of his Diocess Concerning the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy to K. William and Q. Mary
by [BURNET Gilbert]
London: For J. Starkey and Ric. Chiswell at the Rose and Crown in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1689. . Small 4o, disbound, gutter showing evidence of previous pamphlet binding. Very clean, an excellent copy Wing B5842. Collation: A4-E2 (A1=half title,verso: Imprimator; A2=title, verso blank; A3-E1=text; E2 r&v=advertisements.In this pastoral letter to his clergy urging them to take the oath of allegiance, Burnet grounded the claim of William and Mary on the right of conquest, rather than by birth right -- a view which gave so much offence that the pamphlet was burnt by the common hangman three years later. However a great many survive in institutions, but it is very scarce in trade (Inventory #: 2431)