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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A88601	The love and faithfulnes of the Scottish nation the excellency of the covenant, the vnion between England and Scotland, cleared, by collections, from the [brace] declarations of Parliament, and, speeches of severall Independent brethren. By Theophilos.	Theophilos.	1646 (1646)	Wing L3195; Thomason E341_26; ESTC R200922	9,370	13

the Resolution of both Houses of Parliament we do desire our Brethren of Scotland to concur with us in petitioning His Majesty that his Royall Authority may be applied to the conservation of a firm unity between the two Kingdoms and that they likewise will think good to send to the same Assembly of Divines which were to meet the fifth of Novemb. some godly and learned Divines of that Church Note whereby an Vniformity in form of Church Government may be obtained and thereby a more easie passage made to the setling of one confession of faith one Liturgie of the publick worship and one Catechisme in all three Kingdoms A Declaration and Resolution of Parliament Sept. 23. 1642. Declar. Parl. to Kingd Scotl. We Lords and Commons c. Do hereby declare to our Brethren the Estates and other Subjects of the Kingdom of Scotland that not onely according to our resolution and promise signified in our former Declarations we have nominated and appointed Jo Earl of Rutland c. To be Committees and Commissioners of both Houses of Parliament for setling all matters concerning Debts and Accounts in which this Kingdom stands ingaged to them but more especially to desire their present and speedy aid and assistance for security of Religion and Liberty of both Kingdoms Note being an effectuall means for preserving the peace of both Kingdoms according to the late Act of Pacification by which both States stand obliged to help one an other We do earnestly request our Brethren of Scotland to hasten the aid desired and to consider that although in these straits and perplexities of want and danger they shall not receive such plentifull entertainment as might at other times be expected Note yet they cannot fail of great honour and advantage by this undertaking and they may rest assured that in all opportunities the two Houses of Parliament and this Nation will be ready to expresse their thankfulnesse c. A Declaration to the Kingdom and Estates of Scotland Septemb. 13. 1643. Declar. of Parl. to Assembly of Scotland The Lords and Commons c. acknowledging with humble thankfulnesse to God the Christian zeal and love which the Generall Assembly of the Churches of Scotland have manifested in their pious endeavours for the preservation of the true reformed Protestant Religion from the subtle practices and attempts of the Popish and Prelaticall party to the necessarie reformation of Church Discipline and Government of this Kingdom and the more neer union of both Churches Note do earnestly desire that Reverend Assembly to take notice that the two Houses of Parliament fully concurring with them in those pious intentions for the better accomplishment thereof have called an Assembly of Divines and likewise nominated and appointed Jo Earl of Rutland c. Committees and Commissioners of both Houses to the Kingdom and States of Scotland Who have received directions to resort to the Generall Assembly of the Church of Scotland and propound and consult with them or any Commissioners deputed by them in all occasions which may further the so much desired Reformation in Ecclesiasticall matters in this Church and Kingdom It is likewise desired that that Reverend Assembly will according to their former promise and Resolution send to the Assembly here such number of Godly and Learned Divines as in their wisdom they think most expedient for the furtherance of this work which so much concerns the Honour of God the prosperity and peace of the two Churches of England and Scotland A Declaration c. to the Generall Assembly of the Church of Scotland Septemb. 13. 1643. Mr Marshal and Mr Nyes Letter We cannot but communicate unto you the good hand of God with us in the work imployed in we have had to do with the Convention of States and Assembly of Divines the gravest and wisest that we have seen and who we think are more sensible of our Condition then we are our selves Note The leading men both of the Convention and Assembly and the whole body of the Nation looking upon it as the cause of Christ We know multitudes are prejudiced against them as if we might expect no help from them but for their own ends Note but if you dare give any credit to our faithfulnesse and most diligent inquisition and observation let us prevail with you to beat down all such unworthy thoughts and jealousies of them they are guided by God in this work and we are perswaded will bring glory to Christ and requitall of all our former love to them Note We scarce ever saw so much of Christ for us as this day in the Assemblies carrying of this businesse Surely the arm of the Lord in this assistance extends it self towards you In the Mount the Lord will be seen A letter from Mr. Marshall and Mr. Ny appointed Assistants to the Commissioners of Scotland Edinb Aug. 18. 1643. Mr Nye his Speech The Goodnesse of God procuring succour and help to a sinfull people ought to be matter of fear and trembling even to all that hear of it Jer. 33.9 We are to exalt and acknowledge him this day who is fearfull in praises swear by that Name which is holy and reverent enter into a Covenant and League that is never to be forgotten by us nor our posterity Note And such an Oath as for matter persons and other circumstances the like hath not been in any Age or Oath we read of in sacred or humane stories yet sufficiently warranted in both Consort and Harmony amongst men especially amongst Saints is very pleasing unto the Lord. It when but two or three agree and assent unto any thing on earth it shall be confirmed in heaven And for this because they gather together in his Name much more when two or three Kingdoms shall meet and consent together in his Name and for his Name that God may be one and his Name one amongst them Vnity amongst his Churches and children Note must needs be very acceptable unto him We invocate the Name of the great God that his vows yea his curse may be upon us if we do not this yea though we suffer for so doing that is to advance the kingdom of Christ here upon earth and make Jerusalem once more the praise of the whole earth notwithstanding all the contradictions of men What is this but the contents and matter of our Covenant What do we vow Is it not the reformation of three Kingdoms and a reformation universall doctrine Discipline Note and worship in whatsoever the Word shall discover to us And if in the Churches of Scotland any more Light and beauty in matters of Order and Discipline by which their Assemblies are more orderly we shall humbly bow and kisse their lips that can speak right words unto us in this matter and help us into the nearest uniformity with the word and minde of Christ in this great work of Reformation This Oath is such and in