A petition for peace with the reformation of the liturgy, as it was presented…

Next after the Psalm the Minister shall (in the Pulpit) first ¹reverently, prudently, and fervently pray, according to the State and necessities of the Church, and those especially that are present, and according to the subject that he is to preach on. And after prayer, he shall preach upon some Text of holy Scripture suiting his matter to the necessities of the Hearers, and the manner of delivery to their quality and benefit. Always speaking from faith and holy experience in himself, with plainness, and perspicuity, with reverence and gravity, with convincing evidence, and authority, with prudence, caution, faithfulness, and impartiality, with tender love and melting compassion, with fervent zeal, and persuading importunity, and with frequency and unwearied Patience, waiting on God for the success. After Sermon he shall pray for a blessing on the word of Instruction and Exhortation, which was delivered; And in his Prayers (before or after Sermon) ordinarily he shall pray for the Conversion of Heathens, Jews, and other Infidels; the subversion of Idolatry, Infidelity, Mohammedanism, Heresy, Papal Tyranny and Superstition, Schism and Profaneness, and for the free progress of the Gospel, and the increase of Faith and godliness, the honouring of Gods name, the enlargement of the Kingdom of Christ, and the obedience of his Saints through the Nations of the Earth. And in special for these Nations, for the Kings Majesty, and the rest of the Royal Family, for the Lords of his Majesties Counsel, the Judges and other Magistrates of the Land, for the Pastors of the Church, and all Congregations committed ⟨p. 36⟩to their Care, and Government. Always taking heed that no mixtures ²of imp••dent, disorderly expressions, of private discontent and passion, of unreverent, disobedient, seditious, or factious Intimations, tending to corrupt, and not to edify the peoples minds, do turn either Prayer or Preaching into sin. And ordinarily in Church Communion, especially on the Lords Day (which is purposely separated for the joyful Commemoration of the Blessed Work of mans Redemption) a considerable proportion of the Public Worship must consist of Thanksgiving and Praises to God, especially for Jesus Christ, and his Benefits; still leaving it to the Ministers discretion to abbreviate some parts of Worship, when he seeth it needful to be longer, or some other.