The History of England: As Well Ecclesiastical as Civil, Volume 12James and John Knapton, 1899 - Great Britain |
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... tion , it is not eafy to conceive how the Refufal of a bare Propofition , without any 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 ...
... tion , it is not eafy to conceive how the Refufal of a bare Propofition , without any 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 ...
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... tion at the utmost of my Power , defend and maintain the true Re- Head of formed Proteftant Religion established in the Church of his Army , England , and by the Grace of God , in the fame will live Sept. 19 . and die . I defire to ...
... tion at the utmost of my Power , defend and maintain the true Re- Head of formed Proteftant Religion established in the Church of his Army , England , and by the Grace of God , in the fame will live Sept. 19 . and die . I defire to ...
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... tion in London , which might afford his Friends Op- portunity to ferve him effectually . So marching on a fudden , the 12th of October with his Army , which was not much incumbered with Baggage , there be- ing not one Tent and but ...
... tion in London , which might afford his Friends Op- portunity to ferve him effectually . So marching on a fudden , the 12th of October with his Army , which was not much incumbered with Baggage , there be- ing not one Tent and but ...
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... tion in the Parade of this pretended Victory , as if it had been ment . real , that they might crofs the King's Friends who The King's were striving to ftrike Terrour into the Londoners , Friends and induce them to fue for Peace , on ...
... tion in the Parade of this pretended Victory , as if it had been ment . real , that they might crofs the King's Friends who The King's were striving to ftrike Terrour into the Londoners , Friends and induce them to fue for Peace , on ...
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... tion , he could not prevail with himself to recall his " Proclamation against receiving into his Army fuch " as had not taken the Oaths . He owned however , " that he had fwerved from this general Rule , in " favour of fome of eminent ...
... tion , he could not prevail with himself to recall his " Proclamation against receiving into his Army fuch " as had not taken the Oaths . He owned however , " that he had fwerved from this general Rule , in " favour of fome of eminent ...
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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.