Joyful tidings To all true Christians, Wherein is expressed his majesty's reuniting himself with the Parliament, according with them in whatsoever may be acceptable for the peace of this kingdom. With divers particulars inserted, wherein his majesty doth explain his Royell intent and good meaning to further Parliamentary proceedings. His desire of the Bishop's trial and the punishment of delinquents. With his intent to go to Woodstock and the reasons inducing him to the contrary. Compacted that every true Christian perusing the same, might rejoice at these so happy beginnings of Reformation.  
LONDON, Printed for John Hammond. 1642.   

His majesty's reuniting himself with the Parliament.  
THe method of our happiness hath of a long time been anticipated and kept from us by invective and malevolent persons, the Parliaments endeavours been extenuated by deeracting its power and privileges, the safety and prosperity of the commonwealth deferred; and the hope of the loyal subjects dejected by the many differences falling betwixt the King and Parliament in State affairs, through the persuasive delusions of such as rather desire to prosecute the motions of evil, then propagate the truth, and labour the Kingdoms good. How happy then are we now, and how much are we bound to praise the name of the Almighty, that hath been pleased to remove these lets, and to inspire his majesty with a care of his kingdom, & to join with the Parliament to confiscate their grievances, as by the sequel will appear.  
The one and twentieth of January his majesty being at Windsor, and being often moved by some well-minded subjects, to join with the Parliament for the settling of Religion, peace and tranquillity of his kingdom, showing the divers inconveniences which were like to ensue, in respect of the division and difference betwixt his majesty and the Parliament; the matter being debated before him, and finding the eminent dangers like to follow without a sudden agreement, was pleased to give this gracious answer: That whatsoever had been remissely hitherto, and contrary to the will of the Parliament, commanded and authorized by him, should be called in; and that hereafter he would altogether join with them for the consummating of his kingdom's peace and happiness; and to that intent sent a Message to the Parliament concerning the same. Whereupon it was resolved by the Parliament and his majesty, that on the Monday following the Bishops should be called to the trial; and the Articles exhibited against them, to be produced: and that they (as it is alleged) being the first grievance which disturbs the present Parliament, as they should be found guilty, to receive punishment according to their deserts. And next, that the innovations concerning superstititious ceremonies, should be made utterly void: that the tyrannical power of their Court, and exaction by them used, should be reformed according to the statute made in Q. Elizabeth's days, to that effect, Anno 1593. As for other matters concerning the settling of peace in this his majesty's kingdom, he sent his resolution in this manner: That whatsoever they should find convenient for the procuring of the aforesaid peace, he would be conformable unto them, as far as it might stand with his Honour and majestic dignity: against which he was verilily persuaded, there wus none of them that should degrade or go. As concerning the Parliaments motion to him to lay open to them who they were that devised those opprobrious Articles against those worthy Statesmen, the Lord Kimbolton, M. Denfil Hollis, M. Pym, Sir Arthur Haslerig, M. Hamden and M. Stroud, whereby they are challenged to be guilty of high treason against the State, being so opprobriously false and wicked, that we humbly desire your majesty to manifest the authors of the said false accusation against so worthy friends: for it cannot be otherwise conceived, but that they who sought to pick holes in the coats of our best men, cannot be free themselves from blemish: whereupon his majesty's answer was, that he would not produce them; but notwithstanding they should not be concealed, but manifest themselves as occasion shall serve hereafter. But as for the Articles they were called in already cleared to their honour and credit. His majesty likewise made a motion concerning the danger of Ireland, and desired assistance by counsel of them for a remedy. Whereunon the Parliament sits ever since concerning the Irish affairs. The Parliament likewise entreated his majesty's favour concerning some course to be taken for disarming the Papists in England, at least to quell their superbious rising to the great affright and disaster of the city, mentioning their sudden commotion about the Parliament house, their joining with Digby and Lunsford in hostile manner, and their continual ●●estering words and threats by some of their adherents to the terror of all his majesty's loyal subjects; his majesty was pleased to grant this gracious reply, that seeing they so well apprehended the grievance, they should proceed to provide a remedy, and as he should find the motion honourable, he would be ready to sign to it; the Parliament making it so palpably appear against the Recusants, concerning their sowing sedition in his majesty's realms, by endeavouring to subvert the fundamental laws of this kingdom, and have endeavoured by many aspersions upon the Parliament, and its industry, to alienate the affection of his majesty from Parliaments, and make it seem odious unto him, and are to be suspected, lest they have invited and encouraged foreign Nations against us, to invade his majesty's kingdom of England, as well as to detract the kingdom of Ireland, and endeavour to settle it upon their own faction, by ploting to subvert the very ends and being of Parliament. And for completing their traitorous designs, they have endeavoured as much as in them lay, by their traitorous insinuations and persuasions to his majesty to compel the Parliament to yield to their untollerably false accusations, and to join with them in their traitorous designs; and to that end have actually raised and countenanced tumults against King and Parliament: for whatsoever is against the State, must needs entirely concern his majesty. The King being moved with these real instigations, gave leave and authority to the Parliament to remove these doubts, as aforesaid. These are the brief particulars of his majesty's favour toward us, whose care i beyond expression, whose indulgent and laborious endeavours for the settling of Religion and piety, are quotidial, and whose mercies towards us in permitting us to enjoy such hopes of ensuing happiness, are exemplary that we should prove ungrateful unto God, if not to give him the praise of inspiring this influence of grace into his majesty; and disloyal to his majesty, if not to extol his wonderful bounty; for whose honour, long life, and peace upon earth, and everlasting glory after death, we daily pray for now and ever.  
The 22. of this present month of January, the King's majesty was desirous to go to Wodstocke; and to that intent sent to the Officers of his Carriages to provide for the same against Monday; who replied, that they durst not without commission. Whereupon returning to his majesty, they received commission from him; which they likewise denied to obey, because it was not likewise authorized by the Parliament, their answer was, that without further order, they would stir no further: and that they had rather, and with more alacrity carry him home then carry him further from home. Whereupon it was left to further consideration.  
FINIS.