HIs Highness the Lord Protector and His Privy Council, being ve­ry sensible of the Hand of the Lord, which for some Moneths past hath layen sore upon this Land, in the present Visitation by Sick­ness throughout the Nation, which calls upon all men to Repent and turn from their evil Ways, and in a Solemn maner to Humble themselves before the Lord, and to seek his Face and Favor, His Highness and the Coun­cil have thought fit to Invite and Stir up all that fear the Lord in this Na­tion to the said Duty of Solemn Fasting and Humiliation; and for that end have appointed Wednesday the Thirtieth day of this instant September, to be observed in all places within England, Wales, and the Town of Berwick upon Tweed; not doubting but all who have a due sence of the Tokens of Gods Displeasure, will be excited to the performance of this necessary Duty, in such a maner as is suit­able to the present Dispensation, and may not become a further Provocation.