The King's majesty's speech, To the Parliament; Conveaned at Perth, The 25 of November, 1650.  
My Lords, and Gentlemen;  
IT hath pleased him, who ruleth the, Nations & in whose hands are the hearts of Kings; by a very singular Providence, to bring me thorough a great many Difficulties, unto this my ancient Kingdom: And to this place, where I may have your, Advyce, in the great Matters, that concern the Glory of GOD, and the Establishment of my Throne; and that relate to the general Good, and Common Happiness of these three Covenanted Kingdoms; over which he hath set me. And truly, I can not express the height 〈◊〉 that Joy, wherewith ●ee hath filled my soul, from this singular. Experiment of his kyndness, non how strong and servant desires, he hath created in me to evidence, my thankfulness, by studying to reign for him and with an humble & just subordination to him; That which increasseth my hope and confidence, that he will yet continue to deal graciously with me is; That he hath moved me to enter in Covenant with his people, (a favour which no other king can claim to;) And that he hath inclined me to a resolution by his assistance, to live and die with my people, in the defence of it. This is my Resolution, i profess it before GOD and you: And in testimony hereof, i desire to renew it in Your presence; And if it please GOD to lengthen my days, i hope my actions shall demonstrate it: But i shall leave the enlargement of this; And what so der i should say to my Lord chancellor; whom i have commanded, to speak to You at greater length: And likewise, to inform You of my sense: Not only of the folly, but the sinfulness of my way-going from this place, and the Reasons of it.  
GOD save THE KING