A27060:95
Two papers of proposals concerning the discipline and ceremonies of the Church of England…
Two papers of proposals concerning the discipline and ceremonies of the Church of England humbly presented to His Majesty by the Reverend ministers of the Presbyterian persuasion.Two papers of proposals concerning the discipline and ceremonies of the Church of England humbly presented to His Majesty by the Reverend ministers of the Presbyterian perswasion.
London : s.n., 1661
Part 2 › The Reasons why we insist on the second Proposal, are these:
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3. That many scruple, using some part of the Book as it is, lest they be guilty of countenancing the whole, yet would use it when reformed.
Therefore we humbly crave, that your Majesty would here declare, that it is your Maje•••es pleasure, that none be punished or troubled for not using the Book of Common-prayer, till it be effectually reformed, by Divines of both persuasions equally deputed thereunto. And that your Majesty will procure that moderation in the imposition hereafter, which we before desired.
Therefore we humbly crave, that your Majesty would here declare, that it is your Maje•••es pleasure, that none be punished or troubled for not using the Book of Common-prayer, til it be effectually reformed, by Divines of both perswasions equally deputed therunto. And that your Majesty will procure that moderation in the imposition hereafter, which we before desired.
III. Concerning Ceremonies. Returning our humble thanks for your Majesties gracious Concessions (of which we are assured you will never have cause to repent:) We further crave,