THat the Petitioners in a deep sense of what the City of London hath lately suffered by misapprehensions of their af­fections to the Parliament of England, (to which in all times they have constantly adhered) do humbly adore that gra­cious God, who hath so mercifully restored this Honoura­ble Parliament to the exercise of their Trust, for this Cities just vindica­tion, and their and the Nations deliverance and preservation: and do with unfeigned thankfulnesse acknowledge the happy concurrence of this Honourable House, in their late worthy and prudent Resolves, in or­der to the general Settlement of the Nation, and for your tendernesse to this City, in enlarging their late imprisoned Members, restoring their Com­mon-Council, and ordering their Gates and Portcullisses, Posts and Chains, to be repaired at the publick Charge,

By all which signal marks of Honour, and respects to your Petitioners, they do find themselves fully drawn forth into duty and affection, to tender to this Honourable House, their sincere and most ready service in all the ca­pacities God hath put them in, for the maintenance of your Parliamentary Authority, and safety of your persons: and your Petitioners hope they nei­ther have, nor shall forfeit that confidence, which the Parliament hath al­waies had of them.

The Petitioners do therefore Humbly pray that the Militiaof Londonmay be forthwith settled in the hands of Citizens of known integrity & interest in the City,