At the Council of State at White-Hall.

[blazon or coat of arms incorporating the Commonwealth Flag (1649-1651)]

THE Parliament having lately intrusted this Council to take care that the good People of England, Scotland, and Ireland, be protected in their peaceable Assemblies for the Worship of GOD; (not intending thereby any Sufferance, Protection, or Countenance to any Popish or Idolatrous Worship.)

It is hereby declared, in pursuance of the said Trust, That this Council will so protect all the good People of these Nations; And that no Disturbance may be offered to any such, in their peaceable Assemblies for the Worship of GOD, It is expected and required of all Ministers of Justice to proceed against Offenders herein as Di­sturbers of the Publique Peace, and of all other Persons whatsoever to take notice hereof.

Saturday November 12. 1653. At the Council of State at White-Hall, Ordered, That this Declara­tion be forthwith printed and published.

JOHN THURLOE, Secr.

London, Printed by Henry Hills, Printer to the Council of State, MDCLIII.

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