Two papers of proposals concerning the discipline and ceremonies of the Church of England…

3. That none be judged to have forfeited his Presentation, or Benefice, or be deprived of it, for not reading those Articles of the 39. that contain the controverted points of Government and Ceremonies.

Lastly. We humbly crave, that your Majesty would not only grant us this liberty, till the next Synod; but will endeavour that the Synod be impartially chosen; and that your Majesty will be pleased to endeavour the procurement of such Laws, as shall be necessary for our security till the Synod, and for the ratification of moderate healing Conclusions afterward. And that nothing by mere Canon be imposed on us, without such Statute-Laws of Parliament.

Lastly. We humbly crave, that your Majestie would not onely grant us this liberty, till the next Synod; but will endeavour that the Synod be impartially chosen; and that your Majestie will be pleased to endavour the procurement of such Laws, as shall be necessary for our security till the Synod, and for the ratification of moderate healing Conclusions afterward. And that nothing by meer Canon be imposed on us, without such Statute-Laws of Parliament.

These favours (which will be injurious to none) if your people may obtain of your Majesty, it will revive their hearts to daily and earnest Prayer for your prosperity, and to rejoice in the thankful acknowledgement of that gracious providence of Heaven, that hath blessed us in your Restoration, and put it into your heart to heal our breaches, and to have compassion on the faithful people in your Dominions, who do not petition you for liberty to be Schismatical, Factious, Seditious, or abusive to any; but only for leave to obey the Lord that Created and Redeemed them, according to that Law, by which they must all be shortly judged to everlasting Joy or Misery▪ and it will excite them to, and unite them in the cheerful service of your Majesty, with their Estates and lives, and to transmit your deserved Praise to Posterity.