Die Jovis, 4. Febr. 1646.  
An Ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, Concerning The growth and spreading of Errors, Heresies and Blasphemies; Setting apart a Day of public Humiliation to seek God's assistance for the suppressing and preventing the same.  
WE the Lords and Commons assembled in the Parliament of England, having entered into a Solemn Covenant, to endeavour sincerely, really and constantly, the Reformation of Religion, in Doctrine, Discipline and worship, and the extirpation of Popery, Superstition, heresy, Schism, profaneness, and whatsoever shall be found contrary to sound Doctrine and the power of godliness; and having found the presence of God wonderfully assisting us in this Cause, especially since our said engagement in pursuance of the said Covenant, Have thought fit (lest we partake in other men's sins, and thereby be in danger to receive of their plagues) to set forth this our deep sense of the great dishonour of God, and perilous condition that this Kingdom is in, through the abominable Blasphemies, and damnable Heresies vented and spread abroad therein, tending to the subversion of the Faith, contempt of the ministry, and Ordinance of Jesus Christ: And as we are resolved to employ and improve the utmost of our power, that nothing be said or done against the Truth, but for the Truth, so we desire that both ourselves and the whole Kingdom may be deeply humbled before the Lord for that great reproach and contempt which hath been cast upon his 〈…〉 e and saving Truths, and for that swift destruction which we may justly fear will fall upon the immortal souls of such who are or may be drawn away, by giving heed to seducing Spirits. In the hearty and tender compassion whereof, we the said Lords and Commons do Order and Ordain, That Wednesday being the tenth day of March next, be set apart for a day of public Humiliation for the growth and spreading of Errors, Heresies and Blaphemies, to be observed in all places within the Kingdom of England and Dominion of Wales, and Town of Berwick, and to seek God for his direction and assistance for the suppression and preventing the sam. And all Ministers are hereby enjoined to publish this present Ordinance upon the Lord's day preceding the said Tenth day of March.   

Die Sabbathi 13. Febr. 1646.  
ORdered by the Commons assembled in Parliam●●t, That the Ordinance for observing the Tenth of March as a Fast, to be humbled for the growth and s●●eading of Heresies, be forthwith P●t●ted; And that the Members of the House that serve for the respec●●ve Counties, Cities and Boroughs, do send them to the respective Places for which they serve.  
H. Elsy●ge, Cler. Parl D. Com.   

London, Printed for Edw. Husband, P●inter to the Honble House of Commons.