The History of England: As Well Ecclesiastical as Civil, Volume 12James and John Knapton, 1899 - Great Britain |
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... thing but a Peace could free him from the Perplex- ity and Danger he was expofed to . But the Mover of this Advice could hardly think that a bare Offer of Peace was able to effect it , after what had paffed before the Rupture . It is ...
... thing but a Peace could free him from the Perplex- ity and Danger he was expofed to . But the Mover of this Advice could hardly think that a bare Offer of Peace was able to effect it , after what had paffed before the Rupture . It is ...
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... Thing was not to offer any new Conditions , but only to it . to lay a Snare for the Parliament , and retard their Preparations . This was the fole Motive of the Mef- fage , wherein , as we fhall fee prefently , the King pro- pofed ...
... Thing was not to offer any new Conditions , but only to it . to lay a Snare for the Parliament , and retard their Preparations . This was the fole Motive of the Mef- fage , wherein , as we fhall fee prefently , the King pro- pofed ...
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... Thing new in it could produce fuch an Effect * . The People , no Doubt , wifhed for Peace rather than War . But they would have a folid Peace , fupported by other Foundations than the King's bare Word , and not a Peace in ge- neral ...
... Thing new in it could produce fuch an Effect * . The People , no Doubt , wifhed for Peace rather than War . But they would have a folid Peace , fupported by other Foundations than the King's bare Word , and not a Peace in ge- neral ...
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... of Lindsey . Upon the News of this Battle ( fays Whit- lock , p . 61. ) all Countries were alarmed and frighted , being a firange Thing in England , 1642 . this Bat- tle . the Parliament . Indeed 20 Vol . XII . The Hiftory of ENGLAND .
... of Lindsey . Upon the News of this Battle ( fays Whit- lock , p . 61. ) all Countries were alarmed and frighted , being a firange Thing in England , 1642 . this Bat- tle . the Parliament . Indeed 20 Vol . XII . The Hiftory of ENGLAND .
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... thing with regard to fome other Towns . It is certain there was then a pretty great Stir in London caufed by the King's Friends , who under Pretence of dreading a War , that , according to them , was fo unfortunately begun , used their ...
... thing with regard to fome other Towns . It is certain there was then a pretty great Stir in London caufed by the King's Friends , who under Pretence of dreading a War , that , according to them , was fo unfortunately begun , used their ...
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Page 128 - We noblemen, barons, knights, gentlemen, citizens, burgesses, ministers of the Gospel, and commons of all sorts in the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, by the providence of God living under one King, and being of one reformed religion; having before our eyes the glory of God, and the advancement of the kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ...
Page 130 - ... of the Parliaments, and the liberties of the kingdoms, and to preserve and defend the King's Majesty's person and authority, in the preservation and defence of the true religion and liberties of the kingdoms, that the world may bear witness with our consciences of our loyalty, and that we have no thoughts or intentions to diminish His Majesty's just power and greatness.
Page 297 - I do conceive if the Army be not put into another method, and the War more vigorously prosecuted, the People can bear the War no longer, and will enforce you to a dishonourable Peace.
Page 297 - I speak here to our own faces, is but what others do utter abroad behind our backs. I am far from reflecting on any ; I know the worth of those commanders, members of both houses, who are yet in power...
Page 130 - III. We shall with the same sincerity, reality and constancy in our several vocations endeavour with our estates and lives mutually to preserve the rights and privileges of the parliaments, and the liberties of the kingdoms...
Page 297 - For what do the Enemy say? Nay, what do many say that were Friends at the beginning of the Parliament? even this, That the Members of both Houses have got great Places and Commands, and the Sword into their hands, and what by Interest in Parliament, and what by power in the Army, will perpetually continue themselves in Grandeur, and not permit the War speedily to end, lest their own power should determine with it.
Page 129 - Scotland, in doctrine, worship, discipline and government, against our common enemies; the reformation of religion in the kingdoms of England and Ireland, in doctrine, worship, discipline and government, according to the Word of God, and the example of the best reformed Churches...
Page 129 - Churches ; and we shall endeavour to bring the Churches of God in the three kingdoms to the nearest conjunction and uniformity in religion...
Page 131 - ... indifferency or neutrality in this cause, which so much concerneth the glory of God, the good of the kingdoms, and...
Page 280 - In short, there is little or no appearance but that this summer will be the hottest for war of any that hath been yet; and be confident, that in making peace I shall ever show my constancy in adhering to bishops and all our friends, and not forget to put a short period to this perpetual parliament.