By the King. A proclamation for obedience to the lawes ordained for establishing of the true religion in this Kingdom of England.

By the King. A proclamation for obedience to the lawes ordained for establishing of the true religion in this Kingdom of England.

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❧ A Proclamation for obedience to the Lawes ordained for establishing of the true Religion in this Kingdom of England.

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HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE

DIEV ET MON DROIT

❧ By the King.

❧ A Proclamation for obedience to the Lawes ordained for establishing of the true Religion in this Kingdom of England.

HIs MAJESTIE considering that it is a dutie most beseeming, and that most obligeth Soveraign Authoritie in a Christian King, to be carefull (above all other things) of preserving and advancing the Honour and Service of Almightie God, and the Peace and Tranquillitie of the Church, to which end His Majestie with His Parliament hath it under consideration, how all just scruples might be removed. And being in the mean time sensible that the present division, separation and disorder about the Worship and Service of God, as it is established by the Laws and Statutes of this Kingdom, in the Church of England, tendeth to great distraction and confusion, and may endanger the subversion of the very essence and substance of true Religion; Hath resolved for the preservation of Vnitie and Peace (which is most necessary at this time for the Church of England) to require Obedience to the Lawes and Statutes ordained for establishing of the true Religion in this Kingdom, whereby the Honour of God may be advanced to the great comfort and happinesse both of His Majestie and His good Subjects.

His Majestie doth therefore charge and command, That Divine Service be performed in this His Kingdom of England, and Dominion of Wales, as is appointed by the Laws, and Statutes established in this Realm, and that obedience be given by all His Subjects Ecclesiasticall, and Temporall to the said Laws, and Statutes concerning the same. And that all Iudges, Officers, and ministers Ecclesiasticall, and Temporall according to Iustice, and their respective duties do put the said Acts of Parliament in due execution against all wilfull Contemners, and Disturbers of Divine Service, contrary to the said Laws, and Statutes.

His Majestie doth further command, That no Parsons, Vicars, or Curates in their severall Parishes shall presume to introduce any Rite, or Ceremonies other then those which are established by the Laws, and Statutes of the Land.

Given at His Majesties Palace of VVhite-hall, the tenth day of December, in the seventeenth yeer of his Majesties Reign.

God save the King.

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Imprinted at London by Robert Barker Printer to the Kings most Excellent Majestie: And by the Assignes of John Bill. 1641.

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By the King. A proclamation for obedience to the lawes ordained for establishing of the true religion in this Kingdom of England.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)

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1641

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A78994

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Wing C2588

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Thomason 669.f.3[24]

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ESTC R209714

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99868581

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99868581

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160582

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— By the King. A proclamation for obedience to the lawes ordained for establishing of the true religion in this Kingdom of England., England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I).

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by Robert Barker printer to the Kings most Excellent Majestie: and by the assignes of John Bill,. Imprinted at London :: 1641.. ("Given at His Majesties Palace of VVhite-hall, the tenth day of December, in the seventeenth yeer of his Majesties reign".) (With engraving of royal seal of Charles I at head of document.) (Reproduction of the original in the British Library.)

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