A petition of citizens of London. Presented to the Common Councell for their concurrence with, and thankfulnesse and submission to the Parliament; and that nothing may be done, tending to disturbe the Parliament. To the Honourable the Lord Major, aldermen, and Commons of the City of London, in Common councell assembled. The humble petition of the divers citizens and inhabitants of the said city.

1646

A PETITION OF Citizens of London. Presented to the Common Councell for their Concurrence with, and thankfulnesse and submission to the Parliament; And that nothing may be done, tending to disturbe the PARLIAMENT. To the Honourable the Lord Major, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of LONDON, in Common-councell assembled.
The humble Petition of divers Citizens and Inhabitants of the said City.

SHEWETH;

THat with all humble thankfulnesse to Almighty God we take notice of the good hopes He hath given Us, of putting an end to the great troubles of this miserable Kingdom: In which blessed Work, God hath highly honoured this present Parliament, who by their constant courage and wisdome have (under God) been the happy Instruments of preserving us from extreame Ruine, And whose indefatigable pains have been beyond all Examples of former Parliaments and Ages. And in the next place we doe acknowledge, that this famous City hath been very usefull, in contributing their help to the saving the Kingdom, more then any other part of it hath done.

It is therefore humbly prai'd, That you would still continue forward in all expressions, upon all occasions, to acknowledg Gods blessing upon us by the Parliament. And in particular (we being informed of a Remonstrance or Petition, about to be presented to them, by this Honourable Court) that you would therein renew the testimony of your affections to them, and incourage them now in the end of their Work: And that nothing may be presented by you, which may tend to their disturbance, or declare this City short in thankfulnesse, or submission to them; who have oft declared, and hitherto really performed, to venture their lives, and fortunes, for our good, and the Kingdomes safety, &c.

This Petition was delivered May 22. 1646. Subscribed by many Citizens, and assented unto by many more.

Printed according to Order, for Henry Overton, dwelling in Popes-head Alley. 1646.

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