The unique characteristic of the Pilgrims was their separatist stand. However, their legacy was also one of tolerance toward those that differed with them; attempting to focus on what could unite and a desire to be used by the God they loved to bring peace between those with whom they disagreed. For this purpose, Robinson seeks to unite the reformed churches in Europe by clarifying and defending the theology and practice of Christian Self-government.

Table of Contents

A Just and Necessary Apology:

Prefatory Notice and Contents

Two Letters on Christian Fellowship, between Dr. Ames and Mr. Robinson

On Religious Communion, Private and Public

The People’s Plea for the Exercise of Prophecy

A Treatise on the Lawfulness of Hearing Ministers in the Church of England

A Letter to the Congregational Church in London

An Appeal in Truth’s Behalf

An Answer to a Censorious Epistle

A Catechism; being an Appendix to Rev. W. Perkins’s Foundation of the Christian Religion

Appendix 1 – The Church in Southwark, by Rev. John Waddington

Appendix 2

The Exiles and their Church in Holland

The Church in Holland

Notice of Rev. Robert Browne

The Church at Amsterdam

Notice of Rev. H. Ainsworth

Notice of Rev. R. Clyfton

Letters between Churches of Leyden and Amsterdam

Mr. Robinson’s Letter on Church Power

The Principles and Regulations of the Churches at Amsterdam, Leyden, New Plymouth