Motives and Reasons, CONCERNING His Highness the Prince ELECTOR PALATINES coming into ENGLAND.  
Presented to both the Honourable Houses of Parliament by His said Highness, on Saturday the 14. of September. 1644.  
With two Letters that were formerly sent from the HAGV●.  
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LONDON, Printed by JANE COE. 1644.   

Motives and Reasons, Concerning His Highness the Prince Elector Palatine, His coming into ENGLAND.  
Presented to both the Honourable Houses of Parliament, by his said Highness.  
ALL actions whatsoever being obnoxious to divers censures, His Electoral Highnensse, thought it necessary, openly in this kind to declare Himself, and the integrity of his intentions in his present coming into this Kingdom; that if it be possible, malignancy might be silenced, Candour and Charity moved to speak for the Truth, having made the God of Truth his refuge and confidence; and knowing, that the children of Truth and Innocency (who are neither changed with the frowns nor smiles of this inconstant World) must be his best friends, and under God, His greatest confidence.  
The present troubles of this Kingdom, and his Highness' present condition, (both of them from the same Supreme Providence) the great affairs of the Honourable Houses of Parliament, and His own near relation (which will not suffer him to account himself a Stranger) will, as he conceiveth, sufficiently satisfy for the manner of his coming, since by a solemn and Public warning, He might have seemed to expect Ceremonies, in these Conjuctures very unseasonable.  
But his Highness' resolution to come at this time, is more material; and may (he now finds) be subject to such exception a● his sincerity would not permit him to feel or apprehend.  
That it did not proceed from any sinister intention; his last departure out of this Kingdom, his behaviour whilst he was abroad, and his approving of the Cause jointly prosecuted by these Kingdoms; (since which time he hath had no reason to change, many reasons to confirm his mind) are real evidences. And that it did not arise from unjust ambition, or desire to intrude himself into the public affairs of these Kingdoms; he chooseth rather to make really appear against all calumnies and jealousies, of what nature soever, by his comportment and actions, during his abode in this place; then by word or writing. Misconstructions are not the least part of the many sufferings which not only the innocent, but the most deserving, must resolve to bear, till Truth which is the daughter of Time, make them vanish.  
Neither can his Highness forbear, with unspeakable grief, to observe, that the public actions of some of the nearest of his blood have been such, as have administered too much cause of sorrow and jealousy, even from such persons, upon whose affections, in respect of their love and zeal to the Reformed Religion, his Highness doth set the greatest prize. But as his Highness is not able to regulate what is out of his power, so is he confident, that the justice of the Parliament and all honest men, will not impute such actions to him, as are his afflictions, and not his faults.  
It must needs be known to the Christian world, and to no man should it be better known then to his Highness, that the commotions which exercise and distract these Kingdoms, are originally derived from the same Popish Principles, hammered upon the same Jesuitical Anvil, and drive to those Antichristian ends; which have brought such deplorable and lasting calamities upon Germany.  
And his Highness was confident, that the Parliaments, and people of God in these Kingdoms, through the justice of the Cause which they maintain, and their Piety and Wisdom in the managing thereof, would in the end, by the blessing of God prevail against what ever Spain, Rome, or the Gates of Hell could do or devise to the contrary. And that, when Truth and Peace should be settled in these Kingdoms, They out of their zeal to the glory of God, and the true Protestant Reform Religion, and in pursuance of their former Christian and favourable Declarations, would direct their Counsels, and bend their power for the relief, deliverance, and restitution of the oppressed; amongst which his Electoral Family, by God's permission, whose judgements are unsearchable, hath had the deepest and most durab e sufferings.  
These and the l●ke considerations, were the motives of his Highness' departure out of this Kingdom, in the beginning of these unhappy troubles. To which his Highness must also add this important reason, That by his absence he might be free of all counsels and actions, tending to the prejudice of that Cause which he ought zealously to affect; as having his hope in Heaven, and wherein all his expectations on earth are included.  
The same sense of Religion, and public Interests, hath now drawn him again into this Kingdom, that he may in person profess himself to be what he is, against all jealousies, insinnations, and what malice in his absence might have suggested against him.  
It needs not to be remembered here, what His Highness' Princely Predecessors have done for that Religion, ever since the blessed Reformation, for which he now suffers; nor how willingly his enemies would make him restitution, of his Dominions, Rights and Dignities, could they persuade him to become an Enemy to the Truth. But God hath taught him, rather to choose Affliction then Iniquity, Persecution then Impiety. And in this his affliction and persecution, by many open and secret Enemies, whether should He address himself, but to these Kingdoms, which profess and defend the same Religion, and are in affliction for the same Cause, and from which the strong bonds of nature and Christian compassion; make him expect such Comfort, Assistance, and Protection in this time of His exile and distresses, as his Cold Friends may be heated thereby into more affection, and his Enemies cooled of their rage and violence, till God be pleased to send, first unto these Kingdoms, and afterwards, by their means, to himself and His Subject; full deliverance, establishment, and Peace.  
His Electoral Highness, having thus represented the reason of his coming, and condition of his affairs; in the next place returneth his thanks unto both Houses of Parliament for their free Declarations and promises, of taking his Affairs and interests into their care and Consideration; And as he shall ever hold in high esteem and value the advice they shall think fit to give him, so in the particular of his Residence at this time in Foreign parts, His Highness is necessitated to offer this to their consideration; That he hath many Eenemies abroad, and that they are not a little increased, since the late Troubles in these Kingdoms, and for his porfession to this Cause, which will render his abode unpleasing, and it may be for may reasons unhappy to him in those parts, where his and their Enemies have as yet so great an influence.  
His Highness the Prince Electors Letter, to the Right Honourable the Lord Grace of Work, Speaker of the Honourable House of Peers.  
My Lord,  
THe pious Loyalty and Generous professions of both Houses of Parliament for the establishment of the true Protestant Religion, the King's honour▪ and happiness, and the peace and safety of his Dominions, being lately Confirmed by the Covenant, taken jointly with the Estates of Scotland; do give me occasion, to desire your favour, in representing on my behalf, to the Honourable house of Peers, the joyful Concurrence of my hearty Wishes to the same effect: beseeching them, that when they shall have obtained it, They will be pleased, to consider my public Interests, with that favour, as they have formerly declared in my behalf. Whereby they will oblige me, still to endeavour all means of Gratitude and service towards them; Not doubting, but the Estates of Scotland will, according to my request upon this occasion, and their former promise, willingly join with the Parliament of Englandtherein. And I shall accknowledge towards your particular the good Office, you will be pleased to do me in this business, with no less desire to prove myself.  
Hague the 12/22 of Febr. 1644. Your Lordships, Most affectionate friend, to serve you: CHARLES LODOVIC.  
His Highness the Prince Electors Letter, to the Hnourable William Lenthall Esquire Speaker of the Honourable House of COMMONS.  
Master Speaker,  
HAving observed by the late Covenant, taken by the Honourable Houses of Parliament of England, and the Estates of Scotland, a Confirmation of their pies; loyal; and generous Designs, formerly expressed, for the Establishment of the true Protestant Religion, the King's Honour and Happiness, and the perfect Peace in his Majesty's Dominions; I could not omit, to desire you herewith, to assure that part, wherein you have most interest, of the contentment I receive thereby, and of my constant and hearty wishes, that the effects of those their professions may have a speedy and a happy issue. How much my desires, actions and interest have ever concurred therewith, you have been sufficiently certified by my Servants, Letters, and my own behaviour, since these unhappy Troubles: And the public notice, which the Honourable House of Commons hath formerly taken of my Families sufferings, with the particular consideration, it hath lately had, for the supply of my present (notwithstanding it's own urgent) necessities, is so great a tye, besides what my blood ●●eth them, upon ●●…e, that I shall think myself happy, whensoever I s●●ll be enabled to answer it with some real and serviceable gratitude. In the mean time, I beseech the said H●use, that in pursuance of its bounty such Order may be taken in the settling of what hath been assigned me, as may render it as effectual to m●, as by the said House it hath been ordered and intended; In confidence, that when it shall please God, to bless the endeavours of both Kingdoms, as to settle Truth and Peace in 〈◊〉 His Majesty's Dominions, the said H●use will, according to its for●●●… Declaration, with no less favour and affection undertake the reestablishment of my Public Interests abroad: not doubting, but the E●●●●… of Scotland will, according to my request to them, upon this occasion 〈◊〉 their former promise, willingly concur with the Parliament of Englan● therein.  
This is all at this time which I desire, you would be pleased to represent unto the Honourable House of Commons from me; Which will be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 addition of what I own you for the like favour, whereby you have obli●ged,  
Hague the 12/22 of fe, 1644. Your most affectionate firiend: Charles Lodovic.  
FJNJS.