THe Persons entrusted, by the Parliament to take the names of all such persons within the City of London, Suburbs thereof, and Burrough of Southwark, as shall voluntarily offer themselves to be listed for Soldiers, to serve under the Command of his Excellency the Earl of Essex, ordained by both Houses of Parliament to be Captain General of the Army, to be raised for the defence of Religion, His Majesty's person, the Kingdom, and both Houses of Parliament) do declare, that upon Thursday the 28. of this present July by nine a clock in the morning, they will attend the said Service in the New Ground enclosed by the Artillery Company near Finsbury, at which time all persons already listed or to be listed, are to attend, and shall then receive direction from his Excellency concerning their pay and Service.  
And the said persons do give further notice, that they will likewise attend the said Service from day to day, beginning at the hour , as long as shall be needful.   

A ROYAL PROTESTATION Made by the Kings most Excellent MAJESTY, To the Dukes, Marquesses, Earls, Barons, Gentlemen, now assembled at Beverley in Yorkshire. july 2●. 1642.  
And prescribed to be taken by all His Majesty's followers.  
The said Protestation tending to the preservation of the Protestant Religion, and the Laws of the Kingdom.  
Published by his Majesty's special Command.  
Whereunto is annexed likewise the Parliaments Protestation to maintain the said Religion, the Laws of the Kingdom, and the liberty of the Subjects.  

Ordered by the Lords and Commons that this be Printed and Published.  
Jo. Browne, Cler. Parl.   
London, Printed by T.F. for I. Horton. july 28. 1642.   


C R  HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE  royal blazon or coat of arms  
A Royal Protestation made by the Kings most Excellent MAJESTY.  
To the Dukes, Marquesses, Earls, Barons, Gentlemen, now assembled at BEVERLEY in Yorkshire.  
HIs Majesty taking into his Royal consideration the great distraction of the State, and the general dissensions in the Church about principles of Religion, and knowing that there are many potent enemies in this Kingdom that daily labour to ruin and confound the true Protestant Religion, and the professors of the same, and that they may the better perfect their designs, they have out of a habit of Love, and seemingly professing themselves Protestants, although their hearts are quite contrary, they being subtle spies, they only watch advantage to undermine the Rubric of the Church and Kingdom, all which His Majesty taking notice of, and fearing that in this great confluence, there might be some of that faction which might under pretence of taking part with his Majesty, gain power to perfect their own purposes, he thought it necessary to declare himself to unfold his intentions, withal adding a Protestation taken first by himself, and afterwards to be taken by all those that have any command or employment under him.  
Charles R.  
We do declare, that we will not require any obedience from you, but what shall be warranted by the known Laws of the Land.  
And We do further declare, that we will defend the true Protestant Religion established by the Law of the Land, the lawful liberties of the subjects of England, and just Privileges of the estates of Parliament, and shall require no further obedience from you, th●n as accordingly we shall perform the same.  
And We do declare, that We will n●● engage you in any War against 〈◊〉 parliament except it be for our ● defence and safety against 〈◊〉 do insolently invade, or at●●●●…t against 〈◊〉, or such as shall adhere 〈…〉.  
Likewise the Lords and 〈◊〉 there assembled do declare that they will defend the true protestant Religion, the Law of the Land, the lawful liberties of the subjects of England, and just privileges of your Majesty, and both houses of Parliament.  
Likewise the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, have thought it necessary to declare the grounds of their proceed, that the world especially those that are apt to waver in their Resolutions, may be fully satisfied, especially concerneing matters of Religion, that it is from their purposes to let lose the Reins of golden discipline and Government in Church, to leave private persons in particular Congregations to take up what form of divine service they please, for they hold it requisite, that there should be throughout the whole Realm conformity of that order which the Laws enjoin, according to the word of God  
Likewise they do declare that all their actions and intentions, counsel and determinations, tend to the advancement of His Majesty's Honour, the maintenance of the true Protestant Religion, the preservation of the Laws, and fundamental institutions of the Laws of this Kingdom, the upholding of his Majesty's just and Royal Preogative, the Rights and Privileges of Parliament, and the liberty and propriety of the Subject.  
All which things being observed both by his Majesty and all those employed by him, they doubt not but God will bless this Parliament with such good success, as it shall be the beginning and foundation of more honour and happiness to His Majesty, than ever yet was enjoyed by any of his Royal Predecessors.  
Ordered by the Lords and Commons, that this be Printed and published.  
John Browne, Cler. Parl.  
FINIS.