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

6. And so whilst the most pious are brought under discountenance and reproach, and the most impious get the reputation of being most regular and obedient to their Rulers; Piety it self will grow into disesteem, and impiety escape its due disgrace. And this hath been the cause of our Calamities.

6. And so whilest the most pious are brought under discountenance and reproach, and the most impious get the reputation of being most regular and obedient to their Rulers; Piety it self will grow into disesteem, and impiety escape its due disgrace. And this hath been the cause of our Calamities.

II. As to Liturgy. It is matter of very great joy and thankfulness to us, that we have heard your Majesty more than once so resolutely promising, that none should suffer for not using the Common-prayer and Ceremonies; but you would secure them from the penalties in the Act for Uniformity, as that which your Declaration at Breda intended: And to find here so much of your Majesties Clemency in your gracious concession for a future Emendation. But we humbly crave leave to acquaint your Majesty,

II. As to Liturgie. It is matter of very great joy and thankfulness to us, that we have heard your Majestie more than once so resolutely promising, that none should suffer for not using the Common-prayer and Ceremonies; but you would secure them from the penalties in the Act for Uniformity, as that which your Declaration at Breda intended: And to find here so much of your Majesties Clemencie in your gracious concession for a future Emendation. But we humbly crave leave to acquaint your Majestie,

1. That it grieves us after all, to hear that it is given in charge by the Judges at the Assizes to indict men upon that Act, for not using the Common-prayer.