A true and perfect Copy OF THE PROTESTATION OF THE Archbishops & Bishops OF IRELAND Against the Toleration of Popery. As it was agreed upon, and subscribed by them at DUBLIN, the 26. of November.  
MDCXXVI.  
London, Printed, 1641.   

The Protestation of the Archbishops and Bishops of IRELAND against the toleration of POPERY.  
THe Religion of the Papists is Superstitious & Idolatrous, their faith and Doctrine erroneous and Heretical; their Church, in respect of both, Apostatical. To give them therefore a toleration, or to consent that they may freely exercise their Religion, and confess their Faith and Doctrine, is a grievous sin: and that in two respects.  
First It is to make ourselves accessary, not only to their Superstitions, Idolatries, Heresies, and in a word, to all the abominations of Popery; but also (which is a consequence of the former) to the perdition of the seduced people, which perish in the deluge of their Catholic Apostasy.  
Secondly, To grant them a toleration in respect of any money to be given, or contribution to be made by them, is to set Religion to sale, and withal, the souls of the people, whom Christ our Saviour hath redeemed with his most precious blood.  
And as it is a great Sin, it is a matter of most dangerous consequence. The consideration whereof we leave to the wise and judicious: beseeching the jealous God of truth to make all those who are in Authority zealous of God's glory, and the advancement of true Religion, and resolute and courageous against all Popery, Superstition and Idolatry. AMEN.   

To the READER.  
THis Declaration of the Bishops of Ireland against Popery, howsoever fifteen years ago, is now thought sit to be further published. If thou shalt hear the whole order taxed with a continual complying with the times, here thou shalt find them labouring against the stream; nay like such Prophets as God once sought for standing in the gap. 
Ezek. 22.30.  If accused of Court pleasing; here thou seest them hazarding the contrary. If Laodicean like, of lukewarmness in Religion; here thou findest their zeal burning. Art thou hot against Idolatry? these are inflamed, Art thou pulling it down? these are razing the foundation thereof. Dost thou account it erroneous? these Heresy. Thou superstition? these Abomination. Thou abhorrest the practice: they the Toleration. Popery and Episcopacy thou mayst see were here fare asunder. Let not the ornament therefore be wholly cast by, for a few spots that may be washed out. Separate the Religious from the vile, and thou shalt be as God's mouth. 
Jer. 15.19.   
FINIS.