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An account of all the proceedings of the commissioners of both persuasions appointedAn accompt of all the proceedings of the commissioners of both persvvasions appointed
An account of all the proceedings of the commissioners of both persuasions appointed by His Sacred Majesty, according to letters patent, for the review of the Book of common prayer, &c.An accompt of all the proceedings of the commissioners of both persvvasions appointed by His Sacred Majesty, according to letters patent, for the review of the Book of common prayer, &c.
London : s.n., 1661
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This may seem too like a Jewish purification, rather then a Christian Thanksgiving.
The same Rubric.
The same Rubrick.
And if there be a Communion, it is convenient that she receive the holy Communion.
We desire this may be interpreted of the duly qualified; for a scandalous sinner may come to make this Thanksgiving.
Thus have we in all humble pursuance of his Majesties most gracious endeavours for the public weal of this Church, drawn up our Thoughts and Desires in this weighty Affair, which we humbly offer to His Majesties Commissioners for their serious & grave Consideration, wherein we have not the least thought of depraving or reproaching the Book of Common-Prayer, but a sincere desire to contribute our endeavours towards the healing the distempers, and (as soon as may be) reconciling the minds of Brethren. And inasmuch as his Majesty hath in his gracious Declaration and Commission mentioned new forms to be made and suited to the several parts of Worship; We have made a considerable Progress therein, and shll (by Gods assistance) offer them to the Reverend Commissioners with all convenient speed, And if the Lord shall graciously please to give a blessing to these our endeavours, We doubt not but the peace of the Church will be thereby settled; the hearts of Ministers and people comforted and composed, and the great Mercy of Unity and Stability (to the immortal Honour of our most dear Sovereign) bestowed upon us and our posterity after us.