The practise of Christian workes, 1620 / St. Francis Borgia. Three and thirty prayers (1620-40).

Menston, Yorkshire, England : Scolar Press, 1970.

263, 48 p. ; 20 cm

English recusant literature, 1558-1640 ; v. 37

Original title pages. read: The practise of Christian workes. Written in Spanish by the R. Father Francis Borgia ... Togeather with A short rule, how to liue well ... Whereunto are adioyned Certain pious meditations vpon the beades. Translated also out of the Spanish. [S. Omer : English College press], 1620; Three and thirty most godly & deuout prayers or salutations, to be recited in honour of the sacred life & passion of our Blessed Sauiour sweet Iesus, for faithfull soules departed ...[S. Omer : English College press, ca. 1620-1640]

"The practise of Christian workes" translated by Thomas Everard; the "Short rule" translated from an unidentified original by Thomas Everard; "Certaine pious meditations" translated from a work by Joseph Creswell by an unidentified translator.

Reproduced from copies in the library of Stonyhurst College and the British Museum (Practise), and in the possession of D.M. Rogers (Prayers).

Allison & Rogers. Catholic books, 334 (Practise)
Pollard, A.W. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad, 1475-1640 (2nd ed.) (STC), 11315 (Practise)
Allison & Rogers. Catholic books, 823 (Prayers)

Three and thirty most godly & devout prayers or salutations. approximately 1620-1640.

English recusant literature, 1558-1640 ; v. 37.

Great Britain -- England.

PR1400 11315