The Humble PETITION OF THE Lords and Commons assembled in parliament, presented to the Kings Majesty at Oxford, Wherein they declare their humble Desires concerning the L. Kymbolton, and Mr. Pym.  
Together with the propositions of peace, agreed on by both houses, and presented to the Kings Majesty, for the removal of these bloody distempers and distractions, and settling the state of the kingdom.  

ORdered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this Petition and Propositious be forthwith printed and published.  


John Brown clear. parliament.  
Hen. elsing, clear. parl. D. come.     
Decemb. 30. Printed for Richard West, 1642.   

The Humble PETITION Of the Lords and Commons in PARLIAMENT Presented to the Kings most excellent majesty at Oxford.  
May it please your Majesty:  
WEE the Lords and Commons in this present Parliament assembled, having nothing in our thoughts and Desires more precious, and of higher esteem( next to the honour and immediate service of God) then the just and faithful performance of our duty to your majesty, and this kingdom; And being very sensible of the great Distractiogs and Distempers of this Kingdom, and the great hazard and danger which is like to fall upon your majesty and your loyal Subiects, if not timely prevented: And after a serious observation of the causes of these misehiefs, do in all Humility and sincerity present to your majesty this our humble and loyal Message, that out of you princely: wisdom for the establishidg your own Honour and Safety, and gracious tenderness of the welfare and security of your subiects and Dominions, you will be pleased to grant and accept these our humble desires and propositions, as the most effectual means through Gods Blessing, of the removing those Jealousies and Differences which have unhappily fallen betwixt you and your people, and procuring both your majesty and them a happy and constant course of Peace and Honour.  

Here followeth the Propositions of both Houses which are to be presented to his majesty at Oxford.  
I. THat your majesty will be pleased to consent that such Reformation bee made of the Church-Government and liturgy, as both Houses of Parliament shall advice.  
II. That such members of either House of Parl. as have during this present Parl. been put out of any place and Office, may either be restored to that place and▪ Office, or otherwise have satisfaction for the same.  
III. That your majesty will be pleased to rest satisfied with that course that the Lords and Commons have appointed for ordering the Militia, until the same shall be further settled by a Bill.  
IV. That there may be a Cessation of arms for fourteen dayes to agree upon these propositions, and a full answer obtained within that time.  
V. That your Maj. would pass an Act of Oblivion for all Acts of Hostility, which are past, and that he would consent to an Act for a general pardon.  
VI. That His Maj. would be pleased to pass a Bill for the repaying of the Charge of the Kingdom, out of Delinquents estates, and those that stands ill-affected to the Common-wealth.  
VII. That His Majesty would be pleased to give his royal consent to such Bills as have already been agreed upon by both Houses of Parliament; amongst which is the Bill for taking away all Innovations out of the Church, a Bill against scandalous Ministers, a Bill against Pluralities a Bill for the Assembly of the Clergy, for settling of Church Government, the Bill against Bishops, deans, and Chapters, &c.  
VIII. That His Majesty would pass a Bill for the better establishing of the Rights, and privileges of Parliament, and the liberty of the Subject.  
IX. That Delinquents might be delivevered up, or left to receive such punishment as is agreeable to the laws of the Land, amongst which are nominated the Lord Digby, Wilmot, and others.  
X. That His Majesty would pass a Bill for the clearing of the Lord Kimbolton and the 5. Members that were accused of the House of Commons.  
XI. 5 That all Ministers of State, Judges, and other Officers that have been received since the difference between His Majesty and the parliament, may bee restored. And these our humble Desirrs being granted by your M●iesty, wee shall forth with apply ourselves to regulate your present revenue in such sort, as may be best advantage, and likewise to settle such an ordinary and constant increase of it, as shall be sufficient to support your royal dignity, in honour and plenty, beyond the proportion of any former Grants of the Subiects of this kingdom to your majesties predecessors.    

ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this Petitio● be forthwith printed and published.  
Hen. Elsing clear. par. Dom. come.