THE Late Commotion of certain Papists in Herefordshire.  
Occasioned by the death of one Alice Wellington, a Recusant, who was buried after the Popish manner, in the Town of Allens-Moore, near Hereford, upon Tuesday in Whitsun week last passed.  
1605.  
With other excellent matter thereby occasioned.  
Truly set forth.  
AUT NUNC AUT NUNQVAM   printer's or publisher's device 
Imprinted at London by S. S. for I. Chorlton, and F. Burton.  
1605.   

To the Reader.  
GEntle Reader, to satisfy thy mind, and to stop the mouths of the multitude, who listening after every idle report, are easily induced to believe, whatsoever be by uncertain fame bruited abroad, I have caused these several Letters, with a true discourse therein contained, of the beginning and proceedings in these late Popish actions, to be divulged: and I have the rather been thereunto induced, because I know certainly, that not a few, for their better satisfaction, are very desirous to understand the truth thereof.  
Furthermore, in perusal hereof, the vulgar people, & such as are wavering in Religion, by reading his majesties protestation, for the maintenance of Religion, herein contained, and publicly uttered in the star-chamber, by the mouth of the L. Chancellor of England, upon Thursday the xx. of june last passed, shall hereby be encouraged to go on in the Christian profession of the Gospel, so long time by God's mercies, and the constancy of religious Princes maintained amongst us, and not be discouraged by any idle persuasions, which seditious and treacherous Papists, who have vowed themselves unto the service of the Pope, shall closely and undermyningly (thereby seeking to alienate the hearts of his faithful subjects, from their dutiful allegiance)▪ buzz into their ears. So that if any Papist hereafter should seek to persuade any of his majesties subjects, that the times are like to alter, and that a Toleration should be granted, (thereby wronging his Majesty exceedingly, who is so fully settled in the Truth) they may answer them, Avoid, false and lying Varlets, your words are vain, and your hopes are more vain; see here his majesties protestation to the contrary.  
Neither can I here omit to give notice unto the world, of that excellent speech, which mine own ears heard uttered upon Monday the fifth of August last passed, at Paul's Cross, by the right Reverend Father in God, the Lord Bishop of London, in his Sermon there; because it serveth for a strengthening and confirmation of that, which in the ensuing Letter you shall read. His words tended briefly to this effect:  
That his Majesty had made a protestation before God and his Angels, that he was so constant for the maintenance of the Religion publicly in England professed, as that he would spend his own dearest blood in the defence thereof, rather than the Truth should be overthrown: and that if he had ten times as many more kingdoms as he hath, he would dispend them all for the safety and protection thereof: and likewise, that if he had any children that should outlive him, if they should maintain or up-hold any other Religion, he desired of God, that he might see them brought to their graves before him, that their shame might be buried in his life time, never to be spoken of in future ages.  
Oh worthy speeches, and worthy so noble and religious a King! Shall we therefore that are his subjects, be discouraged, having so courageous a King? No, God forbid.  
Thus wishing thee to judge none otherwise hereof, then as proceeding from one, that tendereth the good of his Prince and country, and is willing to satisfy all such, as desire to be informed in the truth hereof, I rest a well-willer to all that mean well.  
Tho. Hamond.   

A Letter from a Gentleman in London, to his friend in Hereford.  
❧ To his most affected and kind friend, Mr. E. R. in Hereford.  
KInd Mr. E. R. the former proofs that I have already had of your love to meward, causeth me again to presume upon your further courtesies. The matter is thus: There hath been lately noised abroad very commonly in London, a strange report, concerning the proceedings of some Papists in your parts, and as fame goeth, not far from you: much have I heard thereof, and that diversly: whereupon being desirous to be satisfied with a certain truth of that matter, (because my mind cannot rest contented with an uncertain Relation thereof) I repaired upon Thursday last, being star-chamber day, unto Westminster, there expecting to hear something concerning those causes: neither was I altogether deceived in my expectation, although not fully satisfied in any particulars of this matter, how the manner thereof was: for being there, upon the same day, after that the Lords were set, and that one or two matters, concerning some former misorders in those parts formerly committed, had been heard, the right Honourable, the Lord high Chancellor of England, as from his majesties own mouth, began a most excellent speech, and delivered the matter after such an unexpressible manner, as it is impossible for me to come near unto, either the words, or perfect substance thereof, it was so pithy, so excellent, and so admirably couched together: and yet acknowledging that he himself was unable to declare it unto them in such manner, as his Majesty had delivered it unto him.  
But I will only herein relate unto you, as near as I can remember, such things as were uttered by his Lordship, concerning these present matters: for his Lordship, after that he had spoken somewhat largely, concerning some other points, said, That there had now happened a present occasion (meaning this late Commotion in your parts) which did administer much matter worthy of consideration.  
Then he began to show how certainly his Majesty was informed, That the number of Papists in England was mightily increased, since his majesties coming, and that Popish Priests and Jesuits (factors for the Pope) lay lurking in many corners of this land, to seduce his majesties subjects from their due and lawful allegiance unto their rightful Prince, to the acknowledgement of a foreign power and authority, namely, the Pope of Rome.  
Then also, that his Majesty marveled, how it happened, that Papists could so increase daily, or Priests and Jesuits be entertained within his Kingdoms, considering, that his Laws are in force against them.  
And thereupon entering into a consideration of the estate of this Land, and seeking by all means possible to find where the fault might be; after the examination of divers supposed causes, he alleged, that none was greater than this, viz. That justices are too slack and negligent in their places; it being a thing impossible, that Priests and Jesuits should swarm so thick as they do in any parts of England, or Wales, unless justices of Peace in those parts where they frequented, were careless of their place and office.  
Hereupon also he said, that his Majesty was informed, That many, who were in place of justice, to punish others, either were themselves so affected, or at least wise, for special respects, favoured them that were.  
Then spoke he unto the judges, and such as were to go their Circuits, remembering unto them, how careful his Majesty had been for the good and happy government of these his Kingdoms; how studious for the maintenance of the true Religion, professed and maintained by the Church of England; how often his Majesty had held consultation with his Council and Clergy, for the sure establishment of matters in Religion; and how loath to alter, change, or disannul any of the Laws of England: because he found, that there was no more perfect form of government in the world, nor any Church that came so near unto the very substance of the truth in every point, as the Church of England doth: and because that Religion is the surest bond to knit men's hearts in unity, he recited how great pains, and what often cares his Majesty had taken for a perfect unity in Religion, and divine worship, that not every one should be at liberty to serve God after his own fashion, but all should join in one true worship of God; which, if ever any Nation in the world had, we now have.  
Further also, giving unto the judges a strait charge, that in their Circuits they should have an especial care to inquire for all such as were Priests, Jesuits, or Recusants, and to take such order, that they might be punished; and more especially, for inquiry of all such justices of peace, as were either, themselves, their wives, children, or servants, Papists; or known themselves to be favourers of Papists.  
Hereupon further alleging, that there were some justices, who although they themselves would not be seen to give any entertainment or countenance unto Priests, Jesuits, or Recusants, yet such should find welcome at their wives hands.  
And therefore his majesties pleasure was, That all such justices, as can be known to be as aforesaid, should have their names sent up, that they may be removed out of the Commission for the Peace, as being unfit members to hold such places.  
And as this his Majesties charge extended unto the punishment of such, as were obstinate Papists: so, more especially, for the punishment of such, as were become Papists since his majesties coming: and yet a more strict charge for those parts about you, because they were always most infestious and troublesome.  
Then he put the judges in mind, how long a time they now had for search into these matters, and what directions they had received for their proceedings, assuring them, that as his Majesty had signified unto them before their going, what course they should observe: so at their returns, he would call them unto an account, what they had performed therein.  
And amongst many other matters of special moment, he entered into a deep consideration of this Land, the estate thereof how blessed it was, how much bounden unto GOD'S Almighty goodness, for that he hath sent us so gracious a King: A King, that did so constantly profess CHRIST'S true Religion established in the Church of England: a King, by whose happy command we were free from many cares, many dangers, many perils.  
Moreover also, he showed, that Papists in divers places, (as his Majesty was certainly informed) did brag in words, That they were in a good hope of a Toleration: hereunto adding a speech of his Majesties, concerning the folly of Papists, how they were besotted, yea; and more than bewitched, to suppose any such matter, wondering, whereupon they should build their false hopes; adding thereunto also, that his Majesty was so surely persuaded of the truth of his Religion, so firmly grounded upon the cercertainty thereof, and so constantly bend for the maintenance thereof, as that he yowed unto his Privy Council, that if he did know that any of his children after him (which I hope never will be) would go back from the Religion which he now professed, and maintain any other, that upon that child he would lay his curse.  
These and many other matters (which not a little joyed me to understand, how constant his Majesty is for the maintenance of the Gospel) I heard with mine own ears, whereof I thought it not amiss to certify you: but because I cannot here know of the particular matters, and manner how those things fell out in your parts, I make bold to request your pains, in learning, as near as you can, the truth thereof, and to let me understand thereof by your Letters. London, the 22. of june. 1605.  
Your friend assured, T. H.   

An Answer unto the former Letter.  
To his most approved good friend, Mr. T. H. in London.  
BEcause Reports are many and variable, and the world is given to inquire after novelties, according as the saying is, Est natura hominum novitatis avida; and also, because the further a tale goeth, the more it is made: for, Fama crescit eundo: and lastly, because by your Letters, you seem to be so importunate, to know the truth in these late stirs and Commotions in our parts. I have (though unwillingly, but only for your sake, unto whom I acknowledge myself many ways beholding, and whose request in any matter lawful, is unto me a strong command) taken some pains in collecting the truth thereof, as near as I could, without putting in of any thing, unless it were credibly reported to be true, or were matters of coherence with these actions.  
Accept therefore these few lines ensuing, as a further pledge of my unfeigned love unto your Worship; and as occasion shallserue, if any other matters worthy the writing do happen, I will not fail to perform whatsoever belongeth unto a trusty friend, and one that wisheth all happiness and prosperity unto your fortunes.  
Neither may I here omit to render you most kind thanks, for your pains taking, in writing so largely unto me in your letter as you have done.  
And besides that, the substance of your Letter is so welcome unto me (because I know, that had it not been true, you would not have written it) as that it causeth my heart to leap for joy within me, as often as I remember, how constantly his Majesty hath avowed to maintain and uphold the truth of the Gospel, which is now in England publicly preached.  
Neither doth the remembrance thereof seldom times with joy affect me: for so many causes do daily administer matter, to bring me into the remembrance thereof, as that I am always replenished therewith; especially, when I bethink me of Papists, how vain their hopes are, and how like unto smoke they vanish away.  
God omnipotent, of his infinite mercy and goodness bless us all, and make us here faithful servants unto himself, and the King, that after our service here on earth, we may all rest with Christ jesus in the kingdom of heaven. Hereford, the nine and twentieth of june. 1605.  
Yours to command, E. R.   

❧ A true Relation of the late Commotion in Herefordshire.  
THere is a little village in Herefordshire, called by the name of Allens Moor, distant from the City of Hereford, two little miles. In this Parish (as also in many other thereabouts) the Priests of Rome have so bestirred themselves, that with their doctrine, they have so poisoned and made many drunk, with the dregs of the fornication of the Whore of Rome, as that they are become obstinate Recusants, to repair to the Church, and to participate of our Church's Sacraments, the true and undoubted Pledges of our salvation.  
And amongst the rest, without any further digression (to come to our present purpose) one Alice Wellington, wife of Thomas Wellington, of Allens-Moore, in the aforesaid County, Peoman, being but a simple woman, and void of any true grounds of Learning or Divinity; but only being seduced by the witcheries of Baal's Priests, continued so obstinate in her erroneous perverseness, that she, contrary unto his majesties Laws, would by no means nor persuasions, be induced to repair unto the Church, according to his majesties Laws in that case provided. Whereupon, by the censure of the Church, she rested excommunicate.  
It pleased GOD, to visit this Alice Wellington with sickness, and to lay his hand so heavy upon her, that she died excommunicate, not having submitted herself unto our Church.  
Whereupon, the vicar of the Parish being asked whether he would bury her? He the said vicar (knowing that the Law would not admit those to be buried, according to the order of our Church, being dead, who living, refuse to submit themselves thereunto) refused the performance thereof, alleging; that he should incur the penalty and danger of the Law, if he should yield thereunto.  
Hereupon, many Papists being advertised of her death; and drawing themselves together, they so determined, that among themselves, come what come would thereof, it should be performed after their manner.  
Whereupon it was agreed, that upon the Tuesday following, being Tuesday in Whitsun week in the morning, it should be done.  
Understand by the way, that the vicars house being close to the Churchyard, as he lay in his bed, about six of the clock in the morning, some hour and half after Sun rising, he heard the sound of a little Bell; and being unacquainted with such a sound, and wondering what it might be, he started up, and looked out at the window, from whence he espied (as he guessed) some forty or fifty persons accompanying a Coarse round about the Church, one of which company had a Saints-bell, another bare a Cross, fastened (as it seemed unto him) upon the end of a staff; before the corpse some carried Tapers burning, and other such trumperies: The rest of them being weaponed, some with Bills, some staves, some Swords, & other weapons; some of which men the vicar himself knew, and some he knew not.  
Hereupon, the vicar (as soon as he could) arrayed himself: but before he was dressed and come unto them, the body was laid into the ground, and their Ceremonies well-near ended. Whereupon, the vicar drawing near, spoke unto them, blaming them for their boldness. But they little regarding his words, gave him many reviling terms, and bade him get him gone, if he tendered his own life, and not to disturb them, nor approach near them.  
The vicar being but himself alone, and seeing so many weaponed in offensive manner, thought it bootless to say any more, or to make resistance against so rude a company, and thereupon returned into his house.  
After that the company was dissolved, the vicar gave the right Reverend Father in God, the Lord Bishop of Hereford, then lying at the Palace in Hereford, to understand thereof, both the manner how, the time when, and the names of some persons, whom he had seen and known in the said Action.  
Whereupon, his Lordship having an especial care, for the suppressing of such tumults and disorders, and also knowing how much hurt the winking thereat might easily procure; and withal, being zealously bend against their profane customs, directed a Warrant unto the high Constable of that Hundred, George Wenlond, for the speedy search for, and apprehension of such as were known to be Actors therein.  
The high Constable having received the Warrant, with other petty Constables, speedily repaired unto the shop of one james cowl, a Weaver of Hungerstone, near thereunto adjoining, where the said james cowl was, and also one Chadnor, a Weaver like wise, who wrought in another room adjoining, both of them being in the Warrant, the said high Constable, George Wenlond, caused them both to be apprehended, by virtue of the said Warrant.  
But they began to strive and struggle, and would not go with them, according to the purport of the Warrant: In which contention, the said Chadnor escaping, some pursued him, the rest remained with james cowl: but cowl, contrary to the King's Peace, desperately struck at a Gentleman, named Master William Gough, with a short knife, which Weavers commonly use to cut off their threads, and there with grievously wounded the said Master William Gough upon the chin. At which time also, one William Rogers, one of the Constables, was hurt in several places upon the hand.  
It happened, that as they were thus contending, one Leonard Marsh, of Kynson, who had likewise been in the former Action, and was also one of the men named in the Warrant, came into the said Shop, where the same james cowl was.  
Whereupon the said Leonard Marsh was likewise apprehended; and in their striving, the Constable being hurt, and Master Gough likewise, the said james cowl escaped also; in so much that none, save only the aforesaid Leonard Marsh, remained in their power.  
The rest having escaped, and wilfully endangered themselves, by committing such vile misdemeanours against his majesties sworn Officers, the high Constable took the said Leonard Marsh with him toward Hereford; and by the way as he passed, he charged divers such as he met with, in his majesties name, to be assistant unto him, in conducting the Prisoner unto Hereford: in so much, that he had to his aid some fifteen or sixteen men, every one taking with him such weapons as they could come presently by, and as the haste required; whereby they were but very meanly and slenderly weaponed.  
In this manner marching towards Hereford City, suit was made unto the high Constable, by a brother of the said Leonard Marsh, that he would stay his course with the Prisoner, until such time, as Master William Morgan of Treble Park had spoken with him.  
But the high Constable following the words of his Warrant, advisedly replied, That he might not stay his course; for his Warrant was to the contrary.  
Whereupon, William Marsh, brother unto the said Leonard Marsh, called unto his brother, and bade him not to go with them.  
Thereupon, the said Leonard began to draw backwards; but being himself alone, he was by strength forced forward softly.  
Thus, having gone on softly some two miles, when as they came within a quarter of a mile of Hereford City, suddenly they espied themselves beset on every side the way with men (in number as they guessed, some forty or fifty) weaponed, some having Bows & Arrows, some Bills, some Long-staves and Pikes, some Swords; And so enclosing the high Constable, and his company, they demanded, whither he conveyed the Prisoner? He answered, That his Warrant was to carry him to Hereford. Then they demanded, For what purpose? He answered, That when he came there, they should know. At which words, one of them set a javelin to his breast, and charged him, unless he meant to see his own guts, to let go the Prisoner.  
The high Constable perceiving in what danger he was; and also knowing how far too weak his company was to make resistance, being (as before is said) but some fifteen or sixteen persons, and those also, (as not mistrusting so bold a rescue) but very meanly weaponed; yea, well-near as good as altogether without weapons, after he had reasoned with those unreasonable persons, and showed them the danger that they had thrust themselves into, by making so rebellious a rescue (seeing no means of resistance, let go the Prisoner, who as soon as he was loose, had a Bill presently by some of the company delivered unto him: and then in most bold and presumptuous manner began to threaten divers of those, that were with the high Constable to aid him.  
Presently, as soon as the said Leonard Marsh was rescued, came the aforesaid Master William Morgan of Treble Park (who is now with some others sent up to London) unto the high Constable: unto whom the high Constable spoke some words, as blaming him for the rescue, and that he should be the cause thereof, and that his coming in afterwards, was but only to colour the matter. All which, the said Master Morgan denied, excusing himself, that he came only to speak a word or two with him, not knowing any thing at all of the rescue.  
The Prisoner being thus rescued, the high Constable gave present notice thereof unto the Bishop of Hereford: whereupon, the Privy Council was presently with all speed informed thereof: and suddenly were sent for up to London, some such as were known, to be chief Actors therein.  
Upon which business, Sir Herbert Croft was dispatched into the country. And after inquiry made, certain Gentlemen were sent up to London, to answer the matter.  
Upon which occasion, divers justices in this County have been since that time put out of the Commission of the Peace, as known to be too much leaving unto the Popish faction.  
Thus have I briefly related unto you, the true manner of the Papists proceedings in these late Actions: if any other matter of moment ensue hereupon, I will not fail (God willing) but certify you thereof by my Letters. Hereford, the nine and twentieth of june. 1605.  
Yours (as before) to command, E. R.   

The Copy of a second Letter from Hereford, concerning some further proceedings in the former Actions.  
ALL promises, that with honesty may be kept amongst men, aught to be observed, and especially amongst those that by love and inward affection are so nearly obliged each to other, as we both are.  
I remember well, that by my last Letter, I bound myself unto your service, if any material accident worthy the observation, concerning the late broils in our parts, should happen; and although I must needs confess, that my style in penning, be very blunt and harsh, yet know I this also, that the matter and substance of my lines are true. which may in some sort countervail the glozing eloquence of some Rhetoricians, who study more for sine and filed phrases, then for the truth of matter: for unless I be much deceived, the thing that you most desired, was the truth, and that also was the end, whereunto my thoughts tended, and principally aimed at: and therefore, I hope, that you will rather accept of nudam veritatem, without eloquence, then of eloquence without the truth.  
Within few days after that I had written my last Letter (dated as I remember, the nine and twentieth day of june) unto your worship, the Right Honourable, the Earl of Worcester, came down unto his Place of Ragland in Munmouthshire, with full authority from his Majesty, of present justice to be executed upon such as had been Actors in these causes.  
Now, albeit that the matters were far gone, and divers misorders committed, yet seeing it booted not to withstand any further, having waded too far already, most of the principal of them came in, and yielded themselves unto his Lordship.  
Whereupon, such as his Lordship in his wisdom thought fit to be proceeded with somewhat sharply, after examination, he caused to be committed to prison, until his majesties further pleasure be known, where divers of them yet remain: with others, who were less obstinate, and only carried away by false persuasions of Popish Factors, being of themselves inclinable to accord unto the truth, if their consciences might be thereunto persuaded. His Lordship took a more mild course, seeking to win them unto the truth, by reasons grounded upon God's word, which is the only Rock, whereupon the conscience must build. And so effectually hath his Honour dealt in this case with many of them, as that from stiff Recusants, they are converted, and become new Scholars in Christ's▪ School, and I trust will proceed rightly, and in a rightful course hereafter.  
I could name divers of good account, who have reconciled themselves unto our Church, by his Lordship's honourable proceedings with them, and do now dutifully repair unto the Church.  
What will become of those that are yet Prisoners, I know not, as yet they only remain in durance, until his majesties pleasure be known.  
The Country is now quieted (God be thanked) and all things, by his Lordship's honourable carriage, well settled. God grant the continuance thereof.  
Thus, having performed my promise in what I know, I rest, as ever before, your friend in all obsequiousness,  
E. R. Hereford, the third of August. 1605.  
FINIS.   

❧ A necessary and godly Prayer.  
O Most merciful Lord God, and loving Father, we thy children and sheep of thy pasture, humbly prostrating ourselves at the foot of thy divine Majesty, do here confess, that we are not worthy of the least of those innumerable benefits, which thou in mercy, for thy Son Christ jesus sake hast bestowed upon us; neither are we worthy to be called thy children, but only in & through him, in whom thou art well pleased: for we have disobeyed thy will, broken thy Laws, contemned thy Precepts, and cast thy Commandments behind us: if thou shouldest call us to account for our lives misspent, for our deeds misdone, and for our maniford transgressions which we have committed, we are not able to answer thee one for a thousand, it is impossible that we should stand in thy sight: Nay, Lord, if thou shouldest but mark what is done amiss, why then, who were able to abide it?  
We were not, and thou of thy goodness madest us to be; and when we were, we fell away from thee, and forsook thee: But thou (who before we were, causedst our being) when we were, wouldst not▪ suffer us to be lost for ever; but diddest send thy Son Christ jesus to redeem our souls out of the hands of Satan, who otherwise would have seized upon us, and greedily have devoured us.  
Not long since, O Lord, we sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death; we slept in ignorance, not knowing the precious sweetness of thy holy Word; we lived in blindness, not knowing whither we went, but as we were led; and withal, our leaders were blind, in so much, that the blind leading the blind, (hadst not thou sent us a guide to conduct us) we had both fallen into the ditch.  
Thy holy word, O Lord, is a Lantern unto our feet, and a light unto our paths: thy holy Spirit is the guide to lead us unto the light; and the light, which is thy holy word, is that which leadeth us unto salvation. O Lord, take not this light from us, but let it ever shine as bright unto us, as the Sun at noon day. And for this cause, O Lord, we render unto thee most humble and hearty thanks, for the long, happy, glorious, and prosperous reign of our late dread Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth, under whose blessed and happy government so many years together, we enjoyed the light of thy holy word, and by whose constancy the truth thereof was ever since the beginning of her Reign, mightily maintained. We thank thee, O Lord, for all those blessings, that by and through her thou didst confer upon us thy unworthy children: as namely, the practice and profession of thy holy word: The quiet possessing of that we had, (every man under his own Vine, peaceably eating the labour of his own hands:) The great number of many painful, learned, and faithful Preachers, which under her government thou didst send into thy Vineyard: The grave, wise, and honourable counsellors, that by thy gracious goodness, thou didst appoint unto her: Their true, faithful, and dutiful service, that (guided by thy grace) they performed unto her: The prevention of many evils & dangers (intended to have been wrought by the hands of villains) which, had they taken effect, might have been the utter overthrow and ruin of our whole Country: The quiet and peaceable end, that (protected with thy Shield, maugre the malice of all her enemies) after the common course of Nature, peaceably dying in her bed, she made, leaving (as in right they did belong) her imperial Crowns unto our now gracious and renowned Sovereign Lord King JAMES, by thy grace, of great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the same true, Catholic and Apostolic faith, which she formerly did.  
Lord, we humbly again, and again, upon our bended knees, from the very bottom of our hearts pray and beseech thee, that, as of thine especial love and favour unto us, thou hast given us so gracious and religious a King: so thou wilt of the same thy loving mercy, protect and defend him, in all dangers and perils whatsoever.  
Guide, O Lord, his going fotth, and his coming in: bless him in all the actions that he shall take in hand. Put (O Lord) into his heart good desires, strengthen him with thy continual grace, and in the end, bring him to thy everlasting kingdom.  
As he is; so, O Lord, continue him, a faithful professor of thy Gospel; a zealous and religious confessor thereof; a true and mighty defender thereof; a bar and obstacle, to hinder all the courses and proceedings that either Papists (or other enemies of thy Gospel whatsoever) shall go about to invent for the suppressing of the truth. Discover them, O Lord, and let their devices, if they persever in wickedness, redound unto their own shame and confusion. Protect and defend him, O Lord, in all his ways; counsel him in all his consultations; let all his thoughts, words and works, tend unto the honour and glory of thy holy name, and his own endless joy and comfort.  
Continue him a true maintainer of the truth: Establish and confirm thy truth in his heart: Root out Antichrist, and pull down his pride: Let Religion (as now it doth) always flourish in this kingdom: Suppress the power and might of Satan: Cause an unity in the Church: graff us all into one stock, and let us be all composed into one body, whereof thy Son Christ jesus is the head.  
And because, O Lord God Almighty, that Kings and Princes, as they are here on earth, in highest Offices and authority under thee, so are they chief marks for Satan's Instruments to shoot at, we meekly pray and beseech thee, that thou wilt bless and defend his Royal Majesty from all the desperate & wicked attempts, whatsoever Satan, or wicked Traitors, his ministers, shall undertake. O Lord, let them all (who wish him any harm) suddenly be consumed, perish, and come to a fearful end. Bless, O Lord, our gracious Queen Anne, our noble Prince Henry, and all the rest of the King and Queen's royal Issue: Let their Posterity never fail; but let them continue Kings and Queens of this Land, to maintain the Truth unto the world's end.  
Disperse, O Lord, all the mists of error and superstition; Let those that are blind, and fain would see the Light participate with us in the Truth: Settle all misorders whatsoever, that are any where in these his majesties kingdoms, either in Church or Commonwealth. Let peace dwell in our quarters, and let not the name of War be heard amongst us. Convert those unto thy truth, that are yet unconverted; and establish those in the Truth, who are already converted.  
Finally, O good God, bless and preserve all and every particular member, and members of this thy Church of great Britain: make us all ready to serve thee, and faithful subjects unto his Majesty.  
These, and all other blessings, whatsoever thou in thy wisdom shalt think necessary for us, we beg at thy merciful hands, for his sake, in and through whom thou first lovedst us, even Christ jesus our Lord and alone Saviour.  
Amen.  
God save the King.  
FINIS.