THe Persons intrusted, by the Parliament to take the names of all such persons within the Citie of London, Suburbs thereof, and Bur­rough of Southwark, as shall voluntarily offer themselves to be listed for Souldiers, to serve un­der the Command of his Excellencie the Earl of Essex, ordained by both Houses of Parliament to be Captain Generall of the Armie, to be raised for the defence of Religion, His Majesties per­son, the Kindom, and both Houses of Parlia­ment) do declare, that upon Thursday the 28. of this present July by nine a clock in the morn­ing, they will attend the said Service in the New Ground inclosed by the Artillerie Company neer Finsbury, at which time all persons alreadie listed or to be listed, are to attend, and shall then re­ceive direction from his Excellencie concerning their pay and Service.

And the said persons do give further notice, that they will likewise attend the said Service from day to day, beginning at the houre before-mentioned, as long as shall be needfull.

A ROYALL PROTESTATION Made by the Kings most Ex­cellent MAJESTIE, To the Dukes, Marquesses, Earles, Barons, Gentlemen, now assembled at Beverley in Yorkshire. Iuly 2 [...]. 1642.

And prescribed to be taken by all His Ma­jesties followers.

The said Protestation tending to the preser­vation of the Protestant Religion, and the Lawes of the Kingdome.

Published by his Majesties speciall Command.

Whereunto is annexed likewise the Parlia­ments Protestation to maintaine the said Religion, the Lawes of the Kingdome, and the liberty of the Subjects.

Ordered by the Lords and Commons that this bee Printed and Published.

Jo. Browne, Cler. Parl.

London, Printed by T.F. for I. Horton. Iuly 28. 1642.

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‘HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE’


A Royall Protesta­tion made by the Kings most Excellent MAJESTIE.
To the Dukes, Marquesses, Earles, Barons, Gentlemen, now assem­bled at BEVERLEY in Yorkeshire.

HIs Majesty taking into his Royall considerati­on the great distracti­on of the State, and the generall dissentions in the Church about principles of Reli­gion, and knowing that there are ma­ny potent enemies in this Kingdom that daily labour to ruine and con­found [Page] [...] [Page] [...] [Page] the true Protestant Religion, and the professors of the same, and that they may the better perfect their designes, they have out of a habit of Love, and seemingly professing themselves Protestants, although their hearts are quite contrary, they being subtile spyes, they onely watch ad­vantage to undermine the Rubrick of the Church and Kingdome, all which His Majesty taking notice of, and fearing that in this great conflu­ence, there might bee some of that faction which might vnder pretence of taking part with his Majesty, gaine power to perfect their owne purpo­ses, he thought it necessary to declare himselfe to unfold his intentions, withall adding a Protestation taken first by himselfe, and afterwards to be taken by all those that have any command or imployment under him.

Charles R.

WEe doe declare, that we will not require any obedience from you, but what shall be warranted by the knowne Lawes of the Land.

And We doe further declare, that we will defend the true Protestant Re­ligion established by the Law of the Land, the lawfull liberties of the sub­jects of England, and just Priviledges of the estates of Parliament, and shall require no further obedience from you, th [...]n as accordingly we shall per­forme the same.

And We doe declare, that We will n [...] ing [...]ge you in any Warre against [...] [...]rliament except it be for our [...] defence and safety against [...] doe insol [...]ly invade, or at­ [...]t against [...], or such as shall ad­he [...] [...].

[Page] Likewise the Lords and [...] there assembled do declare that they will de­fend the true protestant Religion, the Law of the Land, the lawfull liberties of the subiects of England, and just privi­ledges of your Majesty, and both hou­ses of Parliament.

Likewise the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, have thought it necessary to declare the grounds of their proceedings, that the world espe­cially those that are apt to waver in their Resolutions, may bee fully satis­fied, especially concerneing matters of Religon, that it is from their purpo­ses to let loose the Reines of golden discipline and Government in Church, to leave private persons in particuler Congregations to take vp what forme of divine service they please, for they hold it requisite, that there should be throughout the whole Realme con­formity [Page] of that order which the Lawes enjoyne, according to the word of God

Likewise they doe declare that all their actions and intentions, counsell and determinations, tend to the ad­vancement of His Majesties Honour, the maintenance of the true Protestant Religion, the preservation of the Lawes, and fundamentall institutions of the Lawes of this Kingdome, the upholding of his Majesties just and Royall Preogative, the Rights and Priviledges of Parliament, and the li­berty and propriety of the Subject.

All which things being observed both by his Majesty and all those im­ployed by him, they doubt not but God will blesse this Parliament with such good successe, as it shall be the beginning and foundation of more [Page] honour and happinesse to His Ma­jesty, then ever yet was enjoyed by any of his Royall Pre­decessours.

Ordered by the Lords and Com­mons, that this be Printed and published.

John Browne, Cler. Parl.
FINIS.

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