PROPOSITIONS OF PEACE Propounded by both Houses of Parliament, TO The Kings majesty: FOR A reconciliation of the Differences between his Majesty and both Houses of Parliament.  
November 5.  
Ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, that these Propositions be forthwith printed and published.  
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LONDON Printed by T. FAWCET for J. R. 1642.   

YOur Majesties most ▪ humble and faithful Subjects, the Lords and Commons in PARLIAMENT; having nothing in their thoughts and desires more precious, and of higher esteem( next to the honour and immediate service of God) then the just and faithful performance of their duty to your Majesty and this kingdom; And being very sensible of the great distractions, and distempers, and of the imminent dangers and calamities which those distractjons and distempers are like to bring upon your Majesty and your Subjects, all which have proceeded from the subtle insinuations, mischievous practices and evil councils of men dis-affected to Gods true Religion, your Majesties honour and safety, and the public peace and prosperety of your People: After a serious observation of the causes of those mischiefs, do in all humility and sincerity present to your Majesty their most dutiful Petition and advice: that out of your Princely wisdom for the establishing your own honour and safety, and gracious tenderness of the welfare and security of your Subjects and Dominions, you will be pleased to grant and accept these their humble desires and propositions, as the most necessary effectual means through Gods blessing, of the removing those Jealousies and differences which have unhappily fallen betwixt you and your People, and procuring both your Majesty and them a constant course of honour, peace, and happiness.   

The Propositions of Peace.  
1. THat the great affairs of this Kingdom may not bee concluded or transacted by the advice of private men, or by any strange or unknown Councellors; but that such matters as concern the public, and are proper for the High Court of Parliament, which is your Majesties great and supreme council, may be debated, resolved, and transacted onely in Parliament, and nor elsewhere; And such as shall presume to do any thing contrary, shall be reserved to the censure of Parliament; And such other matters of State as are proper for your Majesties privy council shall be debated and concluded by such of the Nobility and others as shall from time to time be chosen for that place by approbation of both Houses of Parliament; And that no public Act concerning the affairs of the kingdom, which are proper for privy council, may be esteemed of any vali●ity as proceeding from the royal Authority, unless it be done by the advice and consent of the mayor part of the council attested under their hands. And that your council may be limited to a certain number, not exceed in h 25. nor under 15. And if any Councellors plaee happen to he voided in the intervals of Parliament, it shall not be supplied without the consent of the mayor par● of the council ▪ which choice shall be confirmed at the next sitting of the Parliament, or else to be voided.  
2. That the laws in force against jesuits, Priests, and Popish Recusants, be strictly put it execution, without any toleration, or dispensation to the contrary; And that some more effectual course may be enacted, by Authority of Parliament, to disable them from making any disturbance in the State, or deluding the Law by trust or otherwise.  
3. That Your Majesty will be pleased to consent that such Reformation be made of the Church Government and Liturgy, as both Houses of Parliament shall advice, wherein they intend to have consultations with Divines as is expressed in their Declaration to that purpose. And that your Majesty will contribute your best assistance to them, for the raising of a sufficient maintenance for Preaching Ministers through the kingdom. And that your majesty will be pleased to give your consent to laws, for the taking away of Innovations, and superstition, and of Pluralities, and against scandalous Ministers.  
4. That your Majesty will be pleased to rest satisfied with that course that the Lords and Commons have appointed for Ordering the Militia, until the same shall be further settled by a Bill, and that your Majesty will recall your Declarations, and Proclamations against the Ordinance made by the Lords and Commons concerning it.  
5. That such Members of either House of Parliament, as have during this present Parliament been put out of any place and Office, may either be restored to that place and Office, or otherwise have satisfaction for the same upon the Petition of that House whereof he or they are Members.  
6. That the Justice of Parliament may pass upon all Delinquents, whether they be within the kingdom or fled out of it. And that all Persons cited by either House of Parliament may appear and abide the censure of Parliament.  
7. That the general Pardon offered by your Majesty may be granted with such exceptions as shall be advised by both Houses of Parliament.  
8. That the Forts and Castles of this kingdom may be put under the command and custody of such persons as your Majesty shall appoint with the approbation of your Parliament. And in the Intervals of Parliament with the approbation of the mayor part of the council in such manner as is before expressed in the choice of Counsellors.  
That the extraordinary Guards and Military forces now attending your Majesty may be removed and discharged. And that for the future you shall raise no such guards or Extraordinary forces ▪ but according to Law, in case of actual Rebellion or Invasion.  
And these our humble desires, being granted by your Majesty, we shall forthwith apply ourselves to regulate your present revenue in such sort as may be best advantage, and like●ise to settle such an ordinary and constant incraese of it, as shall be sufficient to support your royal dignity, in honour and plenty, beyond the proportion of any former grants of the Subjects of this kingdom to your Majesti●s royal Predecessoors. And chereefully employ the uttmost of our power and endeavour in the real expressions and performance of our most loyal affections, to the preserving and maintaining the royal Honour, greatness and the safety of your Majesty and your Posterity.  
Whereas wee the Lords and Commons have ordered, that it be referred to the Committee for for safety of the kingdom, to prepare Heads of an Humble address unto His majesty, for composing the present Differences and Distractions, and settling the Peace of the kingdom, and to present them to the House.  
To prevent all Misconstructions or Neglects, whereby our just defence may be hindered, We do Declare, that the proparation of forces, and all other necessary means for the defence of the Protestant Religion, the privileges of Parliament, the laws and Liberties of the Subject, shall be prosecuted with all vigour.  
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