A STANDARD SET UP: Whereunto the true Seed and Saints of the most High may be gathered together into one, out of their several Forms: For the Lamb against the Beast, and False Prophet in this good and honourable Cause. OR THE PRINCIPLES & DECLARATION Of the REMNANT, who have waited for the blessed Appearance and Hope. Showing, how Saints as Saints, men as men, and the Creation shall have their blessings herein, as in the Deliverance of the True Church out of Babylon, and all Confusion; as in the most Righteous and Free-Common-Wealth-State; As in the Restitution of all things. Subscribed W. Medley, Scribe. Gen. 49.9. WHO SHALL ROUSE HIM UP? Deut. 33.27. The eternal God is thy Refuge, and underneath are the everlasting Arms: and he shall thrust out the Enemy from before thee, and shall say Destroy them. Isai. 60.22. A little-one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong Nation: I the Lord will hasten it in his time. Isai. 62.10. Lift up a STANDARD for the People. Rev. 19.2. For True and Righteous are his Judgements, for he hath judged the great Whore which did corrupt the Earth with her Fornication, and hath avenged the Blood of his Servants at her hands. Printed in the Year 1657. I. Whilst the Lords own People in these Three Nations were in a very Low Condition, and state of Persecution, continually hunted by Cruel Adversaries, through the Treasonable Practices, Oppression, and Tyranny of the late King; and the Cruelty, Rage, and bloody Persecuting Spirit of the Bishops and Prelates; insomuch that the Land was filled with Blood: See large Petition to Parliament 11. Sept. 1648. And the people of these Nations enslaved to the Lust and pleasure of the King (The freedom of the People being directly Opposite to the Prerogative of Kings.) in their Estates and Liberties; Rob, and Spoilt of their Common-Rights and Privileges; and their Representatives deprived of their Law-making-Power, and subjected to the Negative-voice of a single Person, and Dissolved at Will and Pleasure; so that a perfect Yook of Bondage was upon the Bodies and Consciences of men: The Lord by his wise Providence raised up an Instrument to work Deliverance and Salvation from the hands of this Common-Enemy (in which should we note the wonderful passages of Providences from time to time would be marvellous.) Afterwards (i. e. about the midst of the War) The Instrument became more refined: See Speech to l. Parliament p. 2, 3. The Lord winnowing the Forces of this Nation, and putting them into the hands of men of other Principles, than those engaged at first: So (crossing the designs of men, and causing his own to take place, which he carried on in all the late wars, yea to this day; So the thoughts of his heart take place in all Generations) he raised up a poor and contemptible company, neither versed in Military affairs, nor having much natural Propensity not them; and this through owning a Principle of Godliness, of Religion. This Army Declared, They were not mere mercenary men, Declarat. June 14. 1647. hired to serve an Arbitrary power of State: But took up Arms in Judgement and Conscience, for the defence of the people's just Rights and Privileges, and to vindicate the power of the Nation in Parliaments against all Arbitrary Power, Violence, and Oppression, Declarat. in Scotl. Anno. 1650. and all particular parties and interests: And being persuaded in their consciences that the King and his Monarchy was one of the 10. horns of the Beast spoken of Rev. 17 etc. And being witnesses to so much of the innocent Blood of the Saints he had shed in supporting the Beast, and considering the loud cries of the Souls of the Saints under the Altar, they were extraordinarily carried forth to desire justice upon the King, that m●n of blood: Withal desiring to let those of Scotland know That they were not Soldiers of fortune, nor merely the Servants of men, having not only PROCLAIMED Jesus Christ King of Saints, to be their King by profession, but desired to submit to him upon his own Terms, and to admit him to the EXERCISE of his ROYAL-AUTHORITY in their hearts, and to follow him whithersoever he went, etc. And the work with this Army was generally owned, and acknowledged, as the Cause of God: Which, so soon as it came to be owned, The state of Affairs put upon that foot of Account, the Lord blessed them in all their undertake; Insomuch, that after the Army was New-modelled, and the war put upon an Offensive, and purely Active Account, with Execution upon the Adversary where ever he was found; they never lost one Field-Battail in any of the three Nations. II. The Lord having thus Owned and Blessed this Cause in the hands of this Army: The King brought to Trial, and Justice Executed upon him, as a Murderer, a Traitor, and an Oppressor, and Common-Enemy of the Nation: A Statute in Parliament, made against his posterity, and any other that should now pretend to be Chief-Magistrate, and so declared of these Nations, condemning them guilty of high Treason, after these wonderful successes: The great Deliverance, and marvellous Solvation (to use the words of the General) wrought at Worcester by a signal hand were it weighed: See Speech to l. Parliament p. 5. The Old Parliament (notwithstanding God had used them Eminently in the wars against the King) Dissolved, as (in the Judgements of the Saints, and Churches) Unfit for the further carrying on the Work and Cause: These poor Nations freed from their Yokes and Bands in a great measure, and in a very hopeful, and blessed way to obtain a very through Reformation, and perfect deliverance: The Lord Jesus Christ unanimously owned in the Army, and in many of the Churches of the Saints, and in the several parts of the Nation as LORD and KING: The Power therefore, was now, by the wonderful providence of God, given into the hands of this professing, victorious, overcoming Army; And thereby an opportunity given into them to serve the Lord fully, according as they had Declared: Accordingly, The General and Officers of the Army, to manifest to the world their singleness of heart, and integrity, pag. 18. and that they did not grasp after the Power their selves, to keep it in a Military hand, no not for a day: were encouraged, (as in the Dissolving the old Parliament, The consent and affections of the Officers of the three Nations at land, pag. 26. and their Brethren at Sea (though no Artifice had been used to persuade their approbations to this work) flowing into them from all parts, beyond their expectations, besides their approbations and consent unsought for, to the other work: And above all (which is esteemable) very many Papers from the Churches of God throughout the Nation, wonderfully approving both what had been done in removing Obstacles, pag. 17. and approving what herein was done.) To the Exercising an extraordinary way and course, beyond and contrary to the ordinary way of Elections, and constitutions of Parliaments, in calling together a company of men, pag. 23. such as knew the Lord (for they allowed not themselves in the choice of one Person, in whom they had not this good hope, that there was faith in Christ, and love unto all his Saints and People) and which had made observations of his marvellous Dispensations, and might be trusted with this Cause: And therefore, (as being brought into their hands by Gods owning, blessing, and calling out a Military Power: And coming together through difficulties, through strive, pag. 25. through blood) The work hitherto on foot; This precious cause, sealed too by the blood of thousands of Saints, prosecuted with the Millions of Treasure of this Nation; And the sole Power and Government of these Nations was committed and given up into their hands, by the General and Officers of this Army, which was declared by an Instrument in Parchment under Seal: who professed the Eminent hand and Call of God in bringing them together; pag. 18. That they were called to that Work by as wonderful providences as ever past upon the sons of men in so short a time. That they were called by God to Rule with him, pag. 19 and called to be faithful with the Saints, who had been Instrumental in their Call: That God hereby did manifest that day to be a day of the Power of Jesus Christ, pag. 22, Psal. 110.3. having through so much Blood and trials as have been upon these Nations, made this one of the great Issues thereof, to have a People called together to the supreme Authory upon an Avowed account: That they were as like the forming of God as ever People were: pag. 22. That they were called with a high-Call; That their power might be a way and door to usher in things that God hath promised, pag. 24. and prophesied of, and to set the hearts of his People to wait for and expect, not vainly looking on that prophecy in Daniel, pag. 25. THE KINGDOM SHALL NOT BE DELIVERED TO OTHER PEOPLE: (i. e. then Saints) That therefore they own their Call as marvellous, pag. 24. and of God, and being unprojected, unthought of by them, and those then called: Accordingly the whole number being 140 all save two accepted their Call: So that now, as the Lord (whose paths are wonderful and unsearchable) had put the Forces into the hands of Saints, and made them Overcomers, and so instrumental herein; He also by his great Providences (which look so directly like the exalting of his Son and Interest: The giving the Power unto Saints; and the breaking worldly Constitutions and Powers.) Now gave the Military and so the Civil power of these Nations at Sea and Land into the hands of Saints, upon this avowed accounted for our Lord Jesus Christ, his People, and the good of these poor Nations. Wherefore both scripture and providence doth call the Saints to the work of the Kingdom of our Lord and the power of the Nations. So then, hitherto there was great cause to say EBENEZAR. III. This Assembly coming together according to the Call and Providence of God, after much seeking the Lord by prayer; They Voted, and afterwards Declared themselves the Parliament, and supreme Authority of this Commonwealth: Afterwards, according to their Trust, proceeding to redress those great Evils and grievances, which lay as Burdens upon the neck of God's people, and the Nations; As the abolishing the Court of Chancery; pag. 13. the regulation of the Law (of which the General complained to them in his Speech, as much groaned under: But now sworn to Rule according to that pattern.) The taking away the Power of Patrons to make Presentations: And to remove that Antichristian way of Ministers maintenance by Tithes etc. (Upon the passing whereof, The contrary party, notwithstanding that which had been Declared before the Lord, and to the Nations; consulted the dissolution of that Power: Whereupon, without either Debate, Vote, Order, Act, or Ordinance, of that Assembly they pretended to Resign their Power to the General: Who had for some time designed the setting up of himself, and his party, and had now for that purpose, prepared in a readiness his Instrument of Government, now bound upon the neck of this People for whom God had thus appeared. Therefore) A Colonel with a Leiut. Colonel and their Soldiers, came to the House (the faithful party sitting) whilst the other party was scarcely got to Whitehall, and forcebly broke and Dissolved them, turning them out of doors. And only for proceeding in those things, for neglect whereof the Old Parliament was pretended to be Dissolved. iv That those Members of the House pretending to Resign their power, by subscribing an Instrument at Whitehall, there prepared for that purpose, coming to the House carly in the morning, and from thence going away before many of the members came together, without any consent, or hearing of their fellows then in the House; what only in a private or single capacity when out of the House; And their Act at White hall only a personal Act. So that the Right which Oliver Cromwell pretends to the Government of these Nations, upon this account is invalid, without face of Authority or power. And the necessity he pretended thereunto, a Designed and created necessity. V That hereupon the said O. C. contrary to the dispensations of Gods glorious providences which these Nations were under: his own professed, and avowed Principles: The frequent Declarations of the Army, Against Absolute Power in the persons of any, as rendering that state where it is no better than Tyranny, and the people subjected to it, no better than Vassals, and for free Counsels and Parliaments: His own Engagements, Covenant, Promises, and Oath: The Trust committed to him: The known Laws of the Nation made against Lordship and Monarehy, after the very wonderful out go, and appearances of God, and still in force: against the law of God: The tenor of Scriptures: the exaltation of the Lord Jesus upon the Throne of these Nations: The Interest, and Rights of the Saints: the privileges of the people, and the good of the Creation: Hath exalted and lifted up himself, and his own interest: Upon the glorious Victories and marvellous deliverances, no otherwise wrought, then by the Lord Arm for these in slaved Nations; upon that blood of Saints and others, which hath been poured out so plentifully, so freely in the late Wars for the purchase of those things we are once more rob of: upon the Millions of Treasure expended in the late Wars. The freewill Offerings of Saints, and the good people of these Nations: Upon the very inheritance, the Rights, the Mercies of the People: And those fruits of Righteousness and truth, which all hoped to reap from the blood of their Friends and Brethren, their Treasure, and these tedious wars, but now rob and spoiled of them. VI Afterwards, greatly to the aggravation of his horrible sin, wherein he hath justified the wicked and condemned the Generation of the just, he put a stop to the work which God had been carrying on with such blessings, such Victories in the wars against the Dutch at sea: Concluding a peace with that Nation upon very Low, Unsafe and dishonourable Terms: Whereby the Blood spilt in that war, and the Treasure spent, seems to be altogether lost as to the good of the Nation, and the guilt thereof lies at his door. VII. That the said O. C. hath Apostatised from his professions and avowed principles: Hath left the Cause and Work the Lord so eminently owned him in, whilst he yet seemed to walk with him; hath contracted the guilt of Bloodshed unto himself; hath thereby justified the Tyrants and Persecutors in all Ages which have hunted the true Seed: That his persecution of Gods witnessing people; his establishing and upholding the corrupt interests of the Clergy and Lawyers in these Nations; his Oppressing the people by Taxing them to maintain a constant standing Army to uphold his Interest, and Lordship over them (from which there is not hopes of Deliverance, for, as in the 29. Article of his Government, if there shall not be cause to keep up so great a defence at Land and Sea, but there be an abatement, the money saved thereby is to remain in bank for public service, as it's Termed) doth exceed (considering the hand from whence it comes) the Rage, Oppression and Treason of the late King, for which he was brought to Justice: That he is guilty of high-Treason in the account of God and Man, in the erecting of his Government, binding his Iron-Yoak upon the neck of the poor captive daughter of Zion, See Speech to l. Parliament p. 22. whilst she had thought Summer had been come, from the voice of the Turtle heard in our Land, and upon the people of these Nations: And of Tyranny and Cruelty in the excrcise thereof: Whilst (as himself said) One of the great issues from the Blood and Trials of late upon these Nations, See Instrument of Government. was to have a people called to the Supreme Authority upon an avowed account: But he, without Call from God or man, hath imposed a yoke, hath continued our burdens, swearing to Govern according to the Laws, which are so corrupt, so degenerate and but thensome, maintaining the Prerogative and unlimited power of LORDSHIP, and against which we have contested: That he is a Truce-breaker and a False-Swearer: And hath justified Amaleck that smote and oppressed Israel in their coming out of Egypt; Exod. 17.8, 14, 15, 16. Deut. 25.17, 18, 19 and against whom God will have war to all Generations. So that he hath sinned against the Lord Jesus Christ, against his people, the dispensations of his power, The cries of the Souls under the Altar, the blood of all Saints, and the Martyrs of Jesus; hath transgressed in the acoursed thing; hath dealt treacherously with the people of these Nations; hath not judged the cause of the Fatherless, nor the right of the Needy; Jer. 5.28, 30. but hath overpassed the deeds of the Wicked, so that a wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the Land. And we may say as of the sin of Gibeah, There was no such deed done, Judges 19.30. nor seen, from the day that the children of Israel came up out of the Land of Egypt unto this day. VIII. That since this grievons Apostasy, we have been retired into the clefts of the Rock, Cam. 2.14. Isa 9.6. Jer. 30.5, 6. and secret places of the Stairs: The Lord's people have been in pain, as for the bringing forth of the man child, every man's hands has been on his loins as a woman in Travel, and all faces are turned into paleness, because the voice of Trembling, of Fear, & not of Peace: The Testimony hath also been continued by the Lord's people against this wickedness ever since the visible turning aside both in private and public; to which the Lord hath also given his Witness and Seal, by his very marvellous appearances against them from time to time, in blasting their Designs, Mich. 5.9. Zech. 2.9. Zeph. 3.8. as in that of Hispaniola (for his works we are not to forget) whereby He has shaken his hand against them, and seems to be arisen to the Prey: We are therefore persuaded, that no surther Addresses ought to be made unto him, Prov 29.1 For he that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, to do yet more weckedly, shall sud denly be destroyed, and that without Remedy: But that, as Samuel (Saul Apostatising, and breaking the Commandment of the Lord, in not destroying the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they should be consumed, 1 Saem. 15.18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 35. but flying upon the spoil, and doing evil in the sight of the Lord, and yet withal justifying himself in his evil, as going in the way of the Lord, for which he was left of God, rejected the Kingdom, and his name blotted out; though afterwards he said I have sinned; and acknowledged his evil in transgressing the commandment of the Lord, withal praying for pardon of his sin, and desiring to worship the Lord) forsook Saul in his Apostasy, and came no more at him, till the day of his death, and took an horn of oil and anointed David, a man more righteous, with whose seed the Lord hath made an everlasting Covenant, 1 Sam. 16.1. 2 Sam. 23.5, Psal. 89.3, 4, 34, to 38. Prov. 8.20. ordered in all things and sure; A Government more pure, more just, wherein is promised The wisdom, the spirit of God, to lead in the way of Righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgement: So the people of God preserved yet faithful, and unsported, from the defilement and pollutions of this Apostasy through the grace of God, seeing God had given his people victory over their enemies, and by his Providence had given the power of these Nations into the hands of Saints, as had also the General and his Officers, who now we contend against; May in the Name and Authority of the Lord of hosts, for our Lord & King Jesus Christ, his Saints and People; for his Cause now buried in this Apostasy; & for the people of these Nations; RISE UP unto the PREY; unto the work, as JOSHVA and ZEROBBABEL did, with all the Remnant of the people whose hearts God had stirred up in their work: May rise up against the evil doers, Hag. 1.14. Ps. 94.16 See Decla. june 14. 1647. and stand up against the workers of iniquity: And (according to his own principles, the principles of the Parliament and Army the Parliament Declared it not resisting of Magistracy to side with just principles: The safery of the people being above Law, as in the large Petition 11. Sept. 1648. especially an unjust and wicked Law: And so the Army, Remonst. Albans 16 Novemb. 1648. if any Arbitrary power be attempted to be exercised over a people, the people are not bound thereby but free: And if a Person trusted with a limited power to rule according to Law, shall abuse that power, and fly to the way of force upon his trusting people he thereby forfeits all his Trust and Power, and (absolving the people from the bonds of Covenant and Peace betwixt him and them) does set them free to take their best advantage, and (if he shall fall within their power) to proceed in judgement against him, even for that alone, if there were no more) may proceed against the said O. C. by like force & means as against the late King and his party; and afterwards against his Son, & those of Scotland, to recover the name of God, his righteous Cause, the Redemption of Saints, Se. Declar. of General & Council of War. and rights of the people. For as the Army said, What remains to this poor Kingdom, and all true hearted Englishmen, but to join together as one man with their Counsels, Estates, and Lives, in this way as their last Refuge under God; so say we to all Saints undefiled, or to any others not guilty of this Apostasy, that will help the Lord against the mighty. IX. That the Lords people may be gathered together into one, united, and come to a consistancie together for, and in this work, aswell against the enemies of our Lord in other Nations as in this; Ps. 60.1, 3, 4, 5. The BANNER which God has given unto his poor scattered people, unto whom he has shown hard things, who he has made to drink the wine of astonishment, may be displayed, and lift up because of the truth▪ By a handful of Redeemed ones, such as are the First fruits to God and to the Lamb: That Christ's beloved may be delivered: That unto him as LORD and KING the gathering of the people may be: Rev. 14.4 That the Saints may all come to this BANNER: That those which have made a Covenant with the Lord by Sacrifice, may be gathered together unto him in this work: Goe 49.10 That (judgement being returned unto righteousness, the standard set up, and some beginning had) all the Upright in heart may follow, Ps 50.5. Ps. 94 15 Ps. 149.7. To Execute Vengeance upon the heathen, and punishment upon the People. X. Now therefore, that we might not now lose the price of Blood, of Treasure, of the Prayers, and Tears of Saints, (for therein, though the least in our Father's house, we claim an interest and share.) We shall (in order to this blessed work, and a beginning thereof, so longed, so prayed, so hoped for) state, under some general heads the Cause we plead for, and the work we desire to prosecute, wherein we are of one Faith, and one hope: And shall also, to the end all stumbling blocks may be removed, more particularly (in our poor weak measure, according to our present light and apprehension of things) give our judgement in respect of POWER, LAWS, GOVERNORS', EXERCISE of CHIEF MAGISTRACY ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES: yet notwithstanding this, considering our imbecility and darkness, we premise, that we are apt to think, That when the spirit of discerning of judgement, of truth, bearing fruits of righteousness unto all Nations, comes forth as the spirit and light of this kingdom, our present apprehensions compared thereto are but as darkness to light; Therefore we profess, in the sense of our own unworthiness, and want of that heavenly skill and understanding, that we are waiting for a clearer light from the Son of righteousness in his arising upon his poor Spouse, now in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs: for the wisdom and revelation of that spirit, the hidden mysteries of that Word: And to be going out and coming in, Rev. 16.5 6, 7 jer. 50 28. Ps. 58 10. Isa. 34 8. Jer. 51 11. Is. 35 4. Ps. 149 7, 8, 9 Ps. 45.5 Rev. 18.6, 7. Mat. 23.35. Rev. 6 9, 10. ch 18, 20, 24 c. 17.6, & in the discerning Authorities, majesty, and grace of that spirit. 1. That the righteous judgement s and vengeance of the Lord may be executed (according to that which is written) upon the Beast and false Prophet, the kings of the earth and their Armies, and all the Inhabitants and powers of Babylon, by the hands of the Saints unto whom God hath given that honour: That she may be rewarded double according to her works: That upon her may come all the righteous blood shed upon the Earth, from the blood of Abel unto this day: The blood of the souls under the Altar, slain for the word of God and for the Testimony which they have held for our Lord and King in their Generations: The blood of the Saints, the holy Apostles, the prophets, and Servants, and Martyrs of Jesus, who have been as sheep for the slaughter, ch. 19.2, to 6, Isa. 26.21 Dan. 2.34, 35, 44, 45. ch. 7.26, 27. Rom. 8.17. Joel. 2.28 Psal. 72.6 2 Sam. 23.4, 5. Mich 5.7. Isa. 28.6. ch. 11.2, 1 Kings 3 9, 11. ch. 4.29.30, 31. Rom. 8.15. Zech. 12.10. Eph. 1.13 17. Rev. 19.10. Joh. 14.17, 1 Pet. 4.14. Rev. 2, 26 Reev 14 6, 7. comp. Mat. 24, 14 Isa 52.7. Mich 4.2. Ps. 68.13. Psa. 102.14. Mal. 4.2. Isa 60.1, to 7. Zech. 8.20, 21, 22. Rev. 15.4. Isa. 28.6. Zech. 9.13. Isa. 45.5 ch. 41.18, 19 ch. 44.3. Gal. 5.22.23. Their blood poured out like water in the bloody persecutions at Rome; The Massacres of France; The Murdering Inquisition of Spain; And the blood shed at the stake in Smithfield. That the stone cut out of the Mountain without hands may smite the Image upon its feet: And that all earthly Governments, and worldly constitutions may be broken and removed by the first administration of the Kingdom of Christ, appointed unto him by the decree of the Father, and is the inheritance of the Saints, as joint-heirs with him. 2. That the Lord would pour out his blessed Spirit, & the gifts and graces thereof suitable to the Ministration we are under: And that he would come down as rain upon the mown grass: By a spirit of Judgement and Council of wisdom discerning, and understanding To them that shall sit in Judgement: By a spirit of adoption, a spirit of grace, the holy spirit of promise, of wisdom and Revelation, in the knowledge of Christ, of Prophecy, of Truth, of Glory, of Power upon his Messengers: That the glad tidings of the EVERLASTING GOSPEL; And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem may be borne to them that dwell on the Earth, to every kindred, tongue, and people, and Nation, especially to those which shall be saved according to the purpose of his grace; That have been so long among the Pots, & Rubbish, obscured from the Healing beams of the Sun of righteousness: That the glory of the Lord may be seen upon Zion: That the Gentiles may come to her light, and Kings to the brightness of her rising: So that the abundance of the Sea shall be converted, and the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto her. And by a spirit of might The spirit of the Lion of the tribe of Judah, upon those that Turn the bartail to the gate: That the Arrows of the Almighty may be sharp in the hearts of the King's Enemies: That rivers may be opened in high-places, and Fountains in the midst of the Valleys: His spirit poured out upon his seed, and his blessing upon his Offspring. 3. That the BRANCH of righteousness may grow up unto David to execute Judgement and righteousness in the Land, upon the Throne of David, Jer. 33.15, 16. ch. 23.5. Isa. 9.6, 7. ch. 1.26. ch. 60.17. ch. 32.1. Deut. 17.15. ch. 1.13. Jer. 3.15. Isa. 10.27. Exod. 30.23. Isa. 61, 3. ch. 60.18. Zech. 9.8. Psal. 72.4.12, 14. Amos 5.24. Isa. 33.5: ch. 32.16. Psal 94.15. Mat. 12.20. Psal. 119.19, 54. Heb. 11.13. John 10.4.5. Zeph. 3.9. Isa. 11.13. Jer. 32.38, 39 Cant. 6.9. Phil. 2.20. Psal. 102.14. Eph. 2.20, 21. Rev. 16.12. compa Isa. 11.11, 15, 16. ch. 27.12, 13. Rom. 9.4. and upon his Kingdom: To order it with judgement and with justice: In whom there is mercy for Saints as Saints, for men as men, and for the whole Creation: That we might have Judges as at first, and Counsellors as at the beginning: That our Officers may be Peace, and our Exacters righteousness: And that we might have Pastors according to God's heart, to feed the Flock with knowledge and understanding. And that all yokes upon the inward and outward man, may be destroyed because of the Anointing, the holy Spirit, the Myrrh of Liberty, & Oil of joy poured out into the wounds of the persecuted and bleeding Flock, and the groaning Creation: That violence be no more heard in our Land, wasting nor destruction within our borders: But that we may call our Walls Salvation, and our Gates Praise: And that Judgement run down as waters, and Righteousness as a mighty stream: Dwelling in the Wilderness, and remaning in the in the fruitful Field. 4. That Judgement may be returned unto Righteousness, and brought forth unto victory, That all the upright in heart may follow it: that the Lambs of Christ, Torn, and scattered by Wolves, and the rage & cruelty of Antichrist, now as Pilgrims and strangers in the Earth, may be gathered out of their several forms, and from their holes and corners, at the voice of their great Shepherd, and may serve the Lord with one consent, and may all call upon his name: My Dove, my undefiled is but one: That the whole building of the spiritual Temple (for whom we naturally care, As taking pleasure in her stones, and favouring the dust thereof.) Upon the foundation of the Apostles, and Prophets, and Christ the chief-corner stone, may grow up unto an holy Temple in the Lord. And that (according to the many Prophecies and Promises in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments.) The way of the Kings of the East might be prepared: The Jews and Isralites, To whom pertaineth the Adoption, and the Glory, Isa. 43, 5, 6. Ezek 36.24. ch. 37.14.15, 21. & 34.12, 13 14. jer. 23 7, 8. ch. 32 37. jer. 30 18. Isa. 66 12. Dan. 2 35. Is. 2.2 Coll. 1, 15 16, 18 o 1.1, 2 3. Heb. 1.2. Rev. 19 13. 1 Cor. 1.24. Pro. 8.22, 23, 30, 31. Mark 1.11. John 1 14. Rev. 1.5. Heb. 1.2. Eph. 4.8. Coll. 2.15. Heb. 1 4, 8. Ps. 45.6 Joh. 5.27. Rev 19.16. c. 17.14. Phil. 2.9, 10. Isa. 45 33. Matt. 28.18. Gen. 22.17. compa. Gall. 3.16. Luke 1, 32 33. Dan. 7.27. Ps. 2.7, 8. Isa. 53.12. Rev. 11.15. Isa. 9.6, 7. and the Covenants, and the giving of the Law, and the service of God, and the promises, may be Redeemed from their long Captivities, and gathered from the Isles of the Sea, and from the four corners of the Earth, and so all Israel may be saved, and restored to the possession of their own Land: And with the fullness of the Gentiles being added to them as a ●●owing stream, They may together become a great Mountain, filling the whole Earth, with their power and glory, And may be established in top of the Mountains, and exalted above the Hills. 5. That as all things that are in Heaven and in Earth, visible and invisible, whether Thrones, Dominions, Principalities or Powers were created by our Lord Jesus As he is the Word, the Power and the Wisdom of God; and for him as He is the only begotten Son of God, the first born from cry Creature, the image of the invisible God, the head of the Church, the Beginning, the first born of the Dead, that in all things he might have the pre-eminence, the head of Principalities and Powers: That, as he is by the wise purpose of the Father, appointed heir of all things: And, having triumphed over Satan, Hell, Death and Sin; And having spoiled Principalities and Powers, hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than that of the Angels: whose Throne is for ever and ever, a Sceptre of Righteousness is the Sceptre of his Kingdom: Unto whom also is given Authority to execute judgement, because he is the Son of man: On whose Vesture and Thigh is a name written, KING OF KINGS and LORD OF LORDS: Unto whom is given all power both in Heaven and in Earth: And unto him is also promised The Gate of his Enemies: The THRONE of his Father David: The Kingdoms of this world: A portion with the great, and the spoil with the strong: Therefore, That all the Kingdoms of this world should become the Kingdoms of our Lord Christ: The Government put upon his shoulders, who is called Wonderful, Councillor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace: 2 Kings 19 31. Isa. 37 32. Eph. 6.10. Mic. 5.4. Psa. 72.1, 8. Zech. 9, 10. Ps. 72, 9, 11. Luke 19.27. 1 Tim. 6.15. Jer. 23.6. ch. 33.16. That his THRONE may be established with Judgement and Justice, by the Zeal of the Lord of Hosts, and the power of his might: That he might be great unto the ends of the earth: That the Lords righteous judgements might be given to the king, and his righteousness unto the king's son: That he may have his Dominion from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the Earth: That they that dwell in the wilderness may bow before him, and his enemies may lick the dust: And that all kings may fall down before him, and all Nations may serve him, who is the only and blessed Potentate, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. 6. That the supreme absolute LEGISLATIVE POWER and AUTHORITY to make Laws for the governing of the Nations, and the good and well-being of mankind, Isa. 9 6. c. 32.1. & 33.22. Jer. 10.7. Ps. 2.7, 8. Acts 2.30 c. 3.22, 23 jam. 4.12 Mat. 29.18. is originally and essentially in the Lord Jesus Christ, by Right, Conquest, Gift, Election, and Inheritance, who is the only absolute single person, whom the father hath loved, decreed, sworn to, anointed, and given all power unto in heaven and in earth. 7. That the scriptures (being given by inspiration of God, with his holy spirit) are the revealed Will and Rule of this LEGISLATOR, to be constantly owned, and submitted unto in ●imes of War and Peace, as a constant standing Rule, for the inward and outward man (wherein are Laws, 2 Tim. 3.15, 16, 17 Isa. 42.4. ch. 8.20 Deut. 4.7 8. Gal. 6 16. Luke 16.29, 31. Mal. 4.4. Isa. 42.21 Mat. 15.13. 2 Tim. 1.13. Statutes, Precepts and Judgements for all cases, conditions, and actions, of civil, military, and spiritual concerns, either in particular or more general terms.) For so they were to the COMMONWEALTH of Israel, the only type of the LAMB'S GOVERNMENT: Though doubtless in the Anti-type, light and perfection, will more exceedingly abound. So that now the bowels of the poor, the needy, the afflicted, the languishing, the thirsty souls; the oppressed and almost devoured People, shall all be refreshed, revived, by the constant administration of Justice, the sweet current of judgement, and streams of righteousness, that shall flow down ever into their bosoms and wounds, from this fountain, and spirit of this Law. 8. That a SANHEDRIM, or SUPREAM-COUNCELL, (this Interest now up once removed) men of choicest light and spirit; endued with judgement, righteousness, wisdom, knowledge, understanding; able men, men of truth, and of known integrity, Numb. 11.16, 17 Isa 32.1. c. 33 5.6. c. 9.7. Exo. 18.21, 22. Deu, 1.13 2 Sam. 23.3. Phil. 1.11. jam 3 17. Isa. 11 2. ch. 28.6 fearing God, haters of covetousness, being filled with the fruits of righteousness, full of mercy and good works, without partiality, and without hypocrisy: In whom may abound the spirit of Council and might: And upon whom may abound and abide, the Lords spirit, which shall be the wisdom, light, life and glory of this day: be duly chosen and constituted, upon, and according to the principles of Right and Freedom. 9 That such a Council so constituted, shall be the REPRESENTATIVE (for our Lord and King) of the whole Body of the Saints, (whose Day this is,) and people in the Nations. 10. That the said Representative (as Princes under Christ, from whom (with his People) their Power is derived, Isa. 32.1. ) shall Rule in judgement; or have the exercise of the chief-magistracy and the power of Administering the laws residing in them: Shall Consult and provide, for the safety and welfare of the State and People: shall determine and give judgement in all supreme matters of civil council (not to prescribe forms of Worship for their Brethren; Deut. 16.18, 19, 20. Isa. 11, 4 nor to take the Power upon them given to the Church) according to their present light: And shall Rule and Govern the People with just judgement; And that freely without respect of Persons, or taking of gifts or bribes; And the poor with righteousness and equity; And shall save the children of the needy, Ps. 72, 2, 4 12, 13. with him that hath no helper. So as that all just and honourable ends (for which they are entrusted) may be answered. 11. That the power of ordering and disposing the Militia, and forces of Zion at sea and land (so as the great and glorious ends for which they are raised, i. e. the glory of God, the enthroning and glorifying of his son, The doing of his will on earth as it is done in heaven; The carrying on of his work in other Nations, the lifting up of truth, the redeeming of whole Zion, into one as the middle wall of partition is broken down, the manifest good of mankind, The restoration of the whole Creation. Be not obscured or hindered, neither in any degree Ennervated: But that according to the will of God; u●to all these Interests in their several capacities, degrees and stations, the fruits of Righteousness, of Truth, of Judgement, of victory be borne) be in this Representative. 12. That for the most equal and constant administration of Justice, and execution or Judgement, and ease and benefit of the people, Deut. 4. ● 7. Deut. 16 18. Exod. 18.21. that the blessing of the Lord may be upon this Commonwealth, and God nigh in all things we call upon him for; there may be a Court of Judicature in each respective general division of the nation or Counties (so called) to sit once in every three Months (or oftener if it shall be found necessary) at the chief City, or other place of such Division. To Determine, and give Judgement in Capital Crimes and Causes, whether civil or criminal, without respect of persons. Yet so as all hidden, hard, and high matters, That ariseth between Blood and Blood, between Plea and Plea, and between Stroak and Stroak, or other ways, matters of controversy, be brought before the SUPREME COUNCIL, who are to direct, or give Judgement therein, according to the Property, Nature and Reason of the Case, so as that there be not a Deviating from the Law or the Testimony. And if any find themselves to be grieved or oppressed, or if there be any other ways just cause, there is libery of appeal reserved from them to the SUPREM-COUNCEL. 13. For that Israel in their Commonwealth had not only Rulers of Thousands, but of Hundreds, Fifties and Ten, Exod. 18.21, 22. that the people might have justice at all seasons,; therefore there be Judges Authorized, and apppointed for every Market-Town or Town of Value, for the said Towns and the Villages ne'er unto them; to sit constantly once in every Month (if need require) to hear and determine Civil Causes, Pleas of less value, and Crimes not Capital, and which deserve corporal punishment, Fine, or the like. So that we may have Judges and Officers in all our Gates, which jehovah may give unto us, Deut. 16.18. Y●t reserving liberty of appeals from them to the Court of Justice in the County. 14. For the better current of Justice and Righteousness, and the most speedy dispatch of all affairs incident to these respective Courts; each Court to make choice of such Officers and Ministers of Justice from among their Brethren, as shall be needful and warrantable by the Law and the Testimony. 15. That the power of all subordinate Courts, Judges, Deputies, Assistants, etc. shall be derived from the Supream-Councel; who are to issue out Warrants for their Elections, and meet Qualifications. And whether some of their own Number, with Assistants to be chosen by the Freemen, may be Authorized for the purposes aforesaid, or otherways, is left to the judgement and wisdom of the Council. 16. That every man Plead his own Cause: And that there be no Council Retained by any: Exod. 23.2. Lam. 3.36 Judg. 19.30. ch. 27 7, 8. Numb. 22.7, 17. Acts 24.5. But in doubtful matters, and other necessities, the Pleaders berewarded by the State, and employed as Assistants to the Judges, as indifferent persons to find out the truth of the Cause, and not to obscure and overthrow it, as has been too often seen. 17. That, (it having been found by experience inconsistent with the good and wellbeing of the governed) the supreme power actualy in the great Council, as the Representees of the whole Body of the Saints, be not perpetuated upon the persons of any during life, o● any Term of years, or longer than they shall be found fit for, or faithful in, & to their worthy service, and that great trust reposed in them by Christ, his Followers, People and Subjects. But that at the end of twelve Months (to be accounted from the first day of their call, and Assembling together) the said Power in course fall into the Body, at every one of the said Periods of time. 18. That upon the last day of the said Term successively (or sooner if it shall be determened) the LORDS-FREEMEN (i.e. Those that have a right with Christ in and according to the New-Covenant. For whom the Sun maketh free, are free indeed, And the servant abideth not in the house for ever, but the Son abideth ever, John. 8.35.36.) shall be assembled together, and shall then make their new-Election of Members (with respect to the Qualifications aforesaid) to serve in the Supreme Trust; either of those (with others) formerly chosen (if excelling others in their measure of Spirit, and light from the holy one) Or else of others not formerly called, when found meet for so high a service. And so successively and constantly from time to time. That those so chosen (The power remaining with the old Magistrate upon the day of Election, who are to take care that the people be duly Assembled as aforesaid: Or in case of fails herein, the people (knowing their concernment) do of course come together for the said Elections) be duly admitted to succeed in the Government, the next day after their choice or otherwise. So the Law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 19 That it be not in the power of the Supreme counsel to violate, take away, give up, or enervate any of the Foundations of Common-Right, and Freedom, which are, or shall be agreed upon; save in case of a further convincing light: And such alterations may be according to Law, and the good of the people. 20. That no person of what Rank, Degree, or Quality soever be privileged from Law, and subjection, but all to own obedience to the righteous rule of the head of this Government: That so (the Magistrates and Governors, with other Inferior officers, tasting of subjection, aswel as of Rule, & Government) no particular or private interests of Lordship, Power, and advantage, contrary to that of Public and common good, be any ways upheld and maintained. 21. That in this blessed interest of our Lord Jesus, men (as they are men) Shall be Blessed, Preserved, and Protected in their peaceable enjoyment of their Estates, Psal. 72.2, 9, 11, 17 Liberties and Privileges under him: Insomuch that they that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him, yea all Kings shall fall down before him, all Nations shall serve him; yea they shall call him blessed. So that when the Lords Judgements are in the earth, Isa. 26.9. the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness. First, (as under the Law of this Commonwealth) they shall be freed from violence and oppression, and all Tyrannical and Antichristian yokes upon the outward man: He shall break in pieces the Oppressor. And, 1. That no man be committed, or det●yned in Prisons, without the cause be legally expressed and known. Liberty is therefore to be proclaimed to all those that suffer wrongfully upon the will and pleasure of any man. 2. That there be no impressing; or inforceing of men for Soldiers; neither shall it be in the power of the Council, to constrain men, or impress them to serve in Foreign wars either by Sea or Land. 3. That there be no longer continuance of that wicked, and unlawful oppression of Excise; neither of Customs upon the native Inhabitants. 4. That there be no Assessments or Taxes levied upon and compelled from the People in times of peace, neither in time of War, but by their common consent and according to our law: But that the War (once raised) be principally carried on at the charge of those that are the occasioners thereof, The Beast and false Prophet, the wicked, bloody, Antichristian, Magistracy, Ministry, Lawyers, etc. That have eaten out the bowels of the poor; whose gain shall be consecrated to the Lord, Mich. 4.13 Rev. 11.18. and their substance to the Lord of the whole earth: And the Lord shall destroy them that destroy the earth. 5. That all Oppressions and grievances in the tenors of lands, Copyhold, and Customary, Heriots, Fines, Amerciaments, Perquesites, and profits of Courts, customs, services, etc. in these or any other respect, be abrogated and clean removed. 6. That there be no place found for TITHES, being judged as Antichristian, and altogether inconsistent with the Gospel spirit: And that the glorious Gospel of the Kingdom be freely held forth, and preached to all: And to that end that Ministers be sent forth of the Church, according to the Primitive Institution, and Rule of the Gospel; who are to be maintained as the Gospel will warrant; either the labour of their hands, or the free-contributions of Saints and Churches: That grace may abound, Thus saith the Lord God, Ezek. 34.10. behold I am against the Shepherds, and I will require my Flock at their hands, and cause them to cease from seeding the Flock, neither shall the shepherd's seed themselves any more: For I will deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them. But that respect be had unto those, who with their own particular estates have purchased Tithes, Gleabe-lands etc. And that they may have satisfaction, according to that which shall be made appear to have been paid for them. Secondly, Man shall be blessed in this Interest (as in that state of Restitution of all things, Acts 3.21.) In that he shall be restored by God unto right reason, and wisdom: And that beast like and brutish nature and principles (from whence has proceeded al● Murders, Thefts, Rebellion, Violence, Oppression, Ravenning and Devouring his fellow creatures; One creature destroying another; whence it is, the Earth is defiled and corrupted, bringing forth Thorns, Briers, Thistles, weeds, etc. All vermin that increaseth not by generation abounds, etc. And the whole world lieth in wickedness: Therefore the Creation groaneth, and traveleth to be delivered from the yoke and bondage of corruption, Rom. 8.21, 22.) he has retained ever since the fall of man, shall be in a great measure done away. In so much that when the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, (the old Serpent shall not only be bound) But all flesh shall see it together. For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. A figure of this we have in Nabuchadnezzar— he was driven from men, and did eat grass as Oxen, Isa. 40.5. Dan. 4.33▪ 34. and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown as eagle's feathers, and his nails like Birds claws. And at the end of the days I Nabuchadnezzar lift up mine eyes to heaven, AND MINE UNDERSTANDING RETURNED UNTO ME, and I blessed the most high, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose Dominion is an everlasting Dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation. So that, man is loudly called upon to come in, and with all cheerfulness, and readiness to submit himself unto the Government, and rule of th● Prince of the Kings of the Earth: THE WISDOM OF WHOSE THRONE SHALL DECIDE ALL CONTROVERSIES: And great will be the Peace of this Day, when the Beast, and the Fals-Prophet is taken in opposing the Lamb with their Armies) and cast alive into a lake of Fire. Rev. 19.19, 20. THE DECLARATION. AS in the sight of that glorious Majesty, JEHOVAHNISSI, THE LORD OUR PROTECTOR: being assured by the grace of God, That the kingdoms of this world, are of right the Inheritance of our Lord Jesus: And being by the workings of his holy spirit, and the Power of his love, through the quickening of the newman, exceedingly stirred up (as called) upon this Bottom and hope (having for many months waited for the day of the power of Jesus Christ: And for a willing people, which might take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof) To follow the Lamb in the Dispensations of his Judgements: Withal considering, That the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the head of every street, and the precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold are esteemed as earthen pitchers; The blood and lives of Saints poured forth; The dishonour of the Name and glory of God, so dear unto us: The stop of that work, and cause so eminently owned by God, and sealed unto by the blood of thousands of our dear brethren in the High places of the Field: Our bowels are troubled, and we have waited for his salvation all the day long: And being also throughly convinced of the Apostasy, Hypocrisy, Murders, and Treason of OLIVER CROMWELL, THE HEAD OF THIS APOSTASY, and those that are with him. We were encouraged (though but a Worm, yet not without hopes of being raised up, to be Instrumental to Thrash the Mountains.) According to our Faith and hope; and call from the world, from the Earth from among Men; to publish our Principle to the World; That our Brethren in holes and corners in the several parts of the Nation; in all the Churches of the Saints, might hold up their heads because of Redemption that draweth nigh: That all men might see their Interest, and concern as involved, as wrapped up, as comprehended in the Interest and Cause we Plead, for the only and blessed POTENTATE: That a STANDARD might be set up, and displayed for all Saints that hunger after the Truth, That wait for Justice and Righteousness; That it might dwell in the Wilderness, and remain in the fruitful field: For all men, for every poor heart that desires to stand up for Equity, for Liberty, for Deliverance from yokes and Bonds, whether in the Army, that hath kept a good Conscience, that hath not shared in the Apostasy and and wickedness; That hath not said a Confederacy with those that say a Confederacy, that have not sold themselves to work wickedness: Or any others that may say God speed. And also to appear publicly with Council, Estates, Lives, Liberties, Families, Relations, and all most Dear to us (in this way) as a Sacrifice and Offering prepared for the Lord Jesus, who hath Redeemed, Justified and Sanctified us by his blood, hath made us unto our God, Kings and Priests, that we may r●ign with him on the earth, and is made unto us of the Father, Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption. And if he shall give us our Lives for a prey (as those that will lose them, shall save them; though we are therein with trembling) in this Evil and Adulterous generation: We shall yet think it our duty (having here no continuing City, but as wanderers, as Pilgrims, as strangers, as having nothing, yet possessing all things) To give them up in the high places of the field, as for his Navy, his Kingdom, so for his whole flock, that all Saints, weak as well as strong, poor, needy and foolish; That have received the Adoption, can cry ABA, and are sealed, with the Holy spirit of promise, may together grow up unto an holy Temple in the Lord: As naturally caring for the welfare of all the Lambs, of the whole household of God: and with them for the Creation (as all having a place in our hearts) That all may be delivered into the glorious liberties of the Sons of God, for whom, and to whom, we hope the grace of God given to us will help us to witness a good witness. And we are herein the more bold in the zeal of the Lord of hosts, in the Power of his might, in the Authority, and Majesty of the holy and blessed spirit, as knowing That whether w● sleep or wake, we shall live with him: Whether we live or die, we shall stand in our Lot, in the blessed inheritance with the Saints in light, at the end of the days: If sown in corruption, yet raised in incorruption: If sown in dishonour yet raised in Glory, If sown in weakness yet raised in Power: If we shall not taste of death (though the cup be always sweet to us, as we are in Christ and live the life of faith, and as for him, Waiting upon him in the way of his Judgements) till our Lord shall appear, y●t changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, and made like unto his glorious body. Then to us to die is gain, and to live is gain; so that tribulation, nor distress●, or persecution, or Famine, or nakedness, or perils, or sword; neither Death nor Life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us, from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus: Nay we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Wherefore, in the Name of that dreadful Majesty (having born our Testimony and Witness, against the Apostasy of this Army and their General, so long, so loud, forwarning them of the Vengeance of the Lord, and of his Temple, and the judgements which God will execute upon Babylon, and them as a part thereof, and degenerated into that Mystery of Iniquity, that Puddle of fin, that bloody City.) We do Invite and Call the Lords People, That hath laid hold of this glorious Hope, That are upon their Watch, that keep their Garments, of what Form, Opinion, or Judgement so ever: Yea in the tender bowels of our Saviour, we beseech you Brethren (laying aside all particular Opinions and matters of difference, as we have done ours.) To come in, and be united with us in this Bottom, this blessed Cause and Administrations of the Kingdom of the Son of man and the Saints: wherein, not only the Father Son, and Spirit are concerned, withal the Angels; And all Dead and Living Saints of this Faith, of this hope, That glorious company, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, Job, Daniel, Peter, Paul, all the Patriarcks, Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Saints, Men, the Creation, Heaven and Earth; but also (as that Rock, the close Chambers, The City of Refuge, the hiding place in the Day of Indignation and Vengeance) your Persons, Lives, Estates, Families, Wives and Children will be herein Blessed Preserved and Delivered: For as in the womb of this cause there is the Man-child, so in the bowels thereof there is choice mercies for all, for the inward and outward man, health, strength and peace, in so much that even whilst we are at wars with the Dragon, Beast and False-Prophet we shall be at peace among ourselves: Besides above all, and in all having the Peace of God which passeth all understanding. There is also under this BANNER, in this Camp, in this Cause, preservation and protection, for all civil and honest men, who are also invited to eat the flesh of Kings, Captains and Mighty men: So those that have simplicity and integrity in the Army, we warn them of the vengeance to come, that they oppose not the Lamb, that they do not yet (like mercenary men hired to shed blood) stay in this Profane, Apostate and Backsliding Army, but that they submit unto the Lord Jesus and his BANNER, and come and List themselves with us, under his command, who is coming forth, conquering and to conquor. And forasmuch, as it is the day of the Lords vengeance, for the controversy of Zion, and blood of Saints, and his Portion and Inheritance: And being persuaded that the Lord has now a controversy, and war with the powers of Babylon in these Nations, and withal those that are guilty of, or engaged in this Apostasy, whether in Church, Army, or Commonwealth, as well as with OLIVER CROMWELL the head of this Apostasy: We do now, in the name and Authority of the LORD KING-JESUS, call upon all the Lords people, our Brethren, Sisters and Friends, with every one that professeth the name of God, that are yet in Babylon, in one respect or another, either in Church, Commonwealth (upholders and supporters of that state) or Army, to come out of her, to come from amongst them; lest (partaking of her sins) you also partake of her plagues: For the Lord commandeth now every where to Repentance. Therefore harken to the Gospel of the Kingdom, and of repentance, which saith fear God, and give glory to him, for the hour of his Judgement is come. THE END ERRATA. Page 8. line 24 read because of. p. 14. l. 15. r. born of. l. 17. r. born from. p. 19 l. 6. r. Magistrates. p. 22. l. 18. r. in