The examination and tryall of Margaret Fell and George Fox (at the severall assizes held at Lancaster the 14th and 16th days of the first moneth, 1663, and the 29th of the 6th moneth, 1664) for their obedience to Christs command who saith, swear not at all also something in answer to Bishop Lancelot Andrews sermon concerning swearing.

Fox, George, 1624-1691
Fox, Margaret Askew Fell, 1614-1702
Publisher: s n
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1664
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A38972 ESTC ID: R20823 STC ID: E3710
Subject Headings: Andrewes, Lancelot, 1555-1626; Trials -- England;
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0 owe Allegiance and obedience to the King of Kings Christ Jesus, who hath commanded me not to swear at all. owe Allegiance and Obedience to the King of Kings christ jesus, who hath commanded me not to swear At all. vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 np1 np1, r-crq vhz vvn pno11 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d. (2) part (DIV1) 1 Image 5
1 Judge. That is no answer, will you take the oa•h or will you not take it? Judge. That is no answer, will you take the oa•h or will you not take it? n1. cst vbz dx n1, vmb pn22 vvi dt n1 cc vmb pn22 xx vvi pn31? (2) part (DIV1) 2 Image 5
2 M. F. I say I owe Allegiance and obedience unto Christ Jesus, who commands me not to swear. M. F. I say I owe Allegiance and Obedience unto christ jesus, who commands me not to swear. n1 np1 pns11 vvb pns11 vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1, r-crq vvz pno11 xx pc-acp vvi. (2) part (DIV1) 3 Image 5
3 Judge. I say unto you thats no answer, will you take it or will you not take it? Judge. I say unto you thats no answer, will you take it or will you not take it? n1. pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 d|vbz dx n1, vmb pn22 vvi pn31 cc vmb pn22 xx vvi pn31? (2) part (DIV1) 4 Image 5
4 M. F. If you should ask me never so often, I must answer to you the reason why I cannot take it, is because Christ Jesus hath commanded me not to swear at all, I owe my Allegiance and obedience unto him. M. F. If you should ask me never so often, I must answer to you the reason why I cannot take it, is Because christ jesus hath commanded me not to swear At all, I owe my Allegiance and Obedience unto him. n1 np1 cs pn22 vmd vvi pno11 av-x av av, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 dt n1 c-crq pns11 vmbx vvi pn31, vbz p-acp np1 np1 vhz vvn pno11 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d, pns11 vvb po11 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (2) part (DIV1) 5 Image 5
5 Then one of the Justices that committed her, said, Mrs. Fell you may with a good Conscience. (if you cannot take the Oath) put in security that you may have no more meetings at your house. Then one of the Justices that committed her, said, Mrs. Fell you may with a good Conscience. (if you cannot take the Oath) put in security that you may have no more meetings At your house. av crd pp-f dt n2 cst vvd pno31, vvd, n1 vvd pn22 vmb p-acp dt j n1. (cs pn22 vmbx vvi dt n1) vvd p-acp n1 cst pn22 vmb vhi dx dc n2 p-acp po22 n1. (2) part (DIV1) 6 Image 5
6 M. F. Wilt thou make that good, that I may with a safe Conscience make an engagement to forbear meetings, M. F. Wilt thou make that good, that I may with a safe Conscience make an engagement to forbear meetings, n1 np1 vm2 pns21 vvi d j, cst pns11 vmb p-acp dt j n1 vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2, (2) part (DIV1) 7 Image 5
7 for fear of losing my Liberty and Estate; for Fear of losing my Liberty and Estate; p-acp n1 pp-f vvg po11 n1 cc n1; (2) part (DIV1) 7 Image 5
8 wilt not thou and you all here judge of me that it was for saving my Estate and Liberty that I did it, wilt not thou and you all Here judge of me that it was for Saving my Estate and Liberty that I did it, vm2 xx pns21 cc pn22 d av n1 pp-f pno11 cst pn31 vbds p-acp vvg po11 n1 cc n1 cst pns11 vdd pn31, (2) part (DIV1) 7 Image 5
9 and do I not in this deny my testimony; and would not this defile my Conscience. and do I not in this deny my testimony; and would not this defile my Conscience. cc vdb pns11 xx p-acp d vvi po11 n1; cc vmd xx d vvi po11 n1. (2) part (DIV1) 7 Image 5
10 Judge. This is no answer, will you take the Oath? we must not spend time. Judge. This is no answer, will you take the Oath? we must not spend time. n1. d vbz dx n1, vmb pn22 vvi dt n1? pns12 vmb xx vvi n1. (2) part (DIV1) 8 Image 5
11 M. F. I never took an Oath in my life, I have spent my days thus far, M. F. I never took an Oath in my life, I have spent my days thus Far, n1 np1 pns11 av-x vvd dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n2 av av-j, (2) part (DIV1) 9 Image 5
12 and I never took an Oath, I own Allegiance to the King as he is King of England, but Christ Jesus is King of my Conscience — Then the Clerk held out the Book and bid her pull off her Glove and lay her hand on the book. and I never took an Oath, I own Allegiance to the King as he is King of England, but christ jesus is King of my Conscience — Then the Clerk held out the Book and bid her pull off her Glove and lay her hand on the book. cc pns11 av-x vvd dt n1, pns11 d n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 vbz n1 pp-f np1, p-acp np1 np1 vbz n1 pp-f po11 n1 — av dt n1 vvd av dt n1 cc vvb pno31 vvi a-acp po31 n1 cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 9 Image 5
13 M. F. I never laid my hand on the book to swear in all my life, M. F. I never laid my hand on the book to swear in all my life, n1 np1 pns11 av-x vvd po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d po11 n1, (2) part (DIV1) 10 Image 5
14 and I never was at this Assize before, I was bred and born in this County and have led my life in it, and I never was At this Assize before, I was bred and born in this County and have led my life in it, cc pns11 av-x vbds p-acp d n1 a-acp, pns11 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 cc vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp pn31, (2) part (DIV1) 10 Image 5
15 and I was never at an Assize before this time, and I bless the Lord that I am here this day upon this account, to bear testimony to the truth. and I was never At an Assize before this time, and I bless the Lord that I am Here this day upon this account, to bear testimony to the truth. cc pns11 vbds av-x p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc pns11 vvb dt n1 cst pns11 vbm av d n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 10 Image 5
16 — Then they asked her if she would have the Oath read, she answered, I do not care if I never hear an Oath read, — Then they asked her if she would have the Oath read, she answered, I do not care if I never hear an Oath read, — av pns32 vvd pno31 cs pns31 vmd vhi dt n1 vvb, pns31 vvd, pns11 vdb xx vvi cs pns11 av-x vvi dt n1 vvb, (2) part (DIV1) 10 Image 5
17 for the Land mourns because of Oaths. for the Land mourns Because of Oaths. p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp pp-f n2. (2) part (DIV1) 10 Image 5
18 Judge. Then the Judge cryed take her away, then thy took her civilly away, and asked her if she would give security that she would have no more meetings. Judge. Then the Judge cried take her away, then thy took her civilly away, and asked her if she would give security that she would have no more meetings. n1. av dt n1 vvd vvi pno31 av, cs po21 vvn pno31 av-j av, cc vvd pno31 cs pns31 vmd vvi n1 cst pns31 vmd vhi dx dc n2. (2) part (DIV1) 11 Image 5
19 M. F. Nay, I can give no such security, I have spoken enough for that. M. F. Nay, I can give no such security, I have spoken enough for that. n1 np1 uh, pns11 vmb vvi dx d n1, pns11 vhb vvn av-d p-acp d. (2) part (DIV1) 12 Image 5
20 Then George Fox was called before Judge Twisden, being a Prisoner the Goaler brought him in. Then George Fox was called before Judge Twisden, being a Prisoner the Goalkeeper brought him in. av np1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 np1, vbg dt n1 dt n1 vvd pno31 p-acp. (2) part (DIV1) 13 Image 5
21 Judge. What do you come into the Court with your Hat on, and then the Goaler took it off. Judge. What do you come into the Court with your Hat on, and then the Goalkeeper took it off. n1. q-crq vdb pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp po22 n1 a-acp, cc av dt n1 vvd pn31 a-acp. (2) part (DIV1) 14 Image 5
22 G. F. Peace be amongst you all, (and said) the Hat was not the honour that came down from God. G. F. Peace be among you all, (and said) the Hat was not the honour that Come down from God. np1 np1 n1 vbb p-acp pn22 d, (cc vvn) dt n1 vbds xx dt n1 cst vvd a-acp p-acp np1. (2) part (DIV1) 15 Image 5
23 Judge. Will you take the Oath of Allegiance George Fox. G. F. I never took Oath in my life. Judge. Will you take the Oath of Allegiance George Fox. G. F. I never took Oath in my life. n1. vmb pn22 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 n1. np1 np1 pns11 av-x vvd n1 p-acp po11 n1. (2) part (DIV1) 16 Image 5
24 Judge. Will you swear or no? G. F. Christ commands we must not swear at all, and the Apostle; Judge. Will you swear or no? G. F. christ commands we must not swear At all, and the Apostle; n1. vmb pn22 vvi cc av-dx? np1 np1 np1 vvz pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp d, cc dt n1; (2) part (DIV1) 18 Image 5
25 and whether must I obey God or man judge thee, I put it to thee. Judge. I Will not dispute with thee George Fox, come read the Oath to him, and whither must I obey God or man judge thee, I put it to thee. Judge. I Will not dispute with thee George Fox, come read the Oath to him, cc cs vmb pns11 vvi np1 cc n1 vvb pno21, pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp pno21. n1. pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno21 np1 n1, vvb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31, (2) part (DIV1) 19 Image 5
26 and so the Oath was read, and when it was read, give him the book said they, and so the Oath was read, and when it was read, give him the book said they, cc av dt n1 vbds vvn, cc c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, vvb pno31 dt n1 vvd pns32, (2) part (DIV1) 20 Image 5
27 and so a man that stood by him held up the book and said lay your hand on the book. and so a man that stood by him held up the book and said lay your hand on the book. cc av dt n1 cst vvd p-acp pno31 vvd a-acp dt n1 cc j-vvn vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 20 Image 5
28 G. F. Give me the book in my ltand, which set them all a gazing, and as in a hope he would have sworn; G. F. Give me the book in my ltand, which Set them all a gazing, and as in a hope he would have sworn; np1 np1 vvb pno11 dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, r-crq vvd pno32 d dt vvg, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmd vhi vvn; (2) part (DIV1) 21 Image 5
29 then when he got the book in his hand, he held up the book and said, this book commands me not to swear if it be a Bible I will prove it; then when he god the book in his hand, he held up the book and said, this book commands me not to swear if it be a bible I will prove it; av c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvd a-acp dt n1 cc vvd, d n1 vvz pno11 xx pc-acp vvi cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi pn31; (2) part (DIV1) 21 Image 5
30 and he saw it was a Bible, and he held it up, and then they pluckt it forth of his hand again, and he saw it was a bible, and he held it up, and then they plucked it forth of his hand again, cc pns31 vvd pn31 vbds dt n1, cc pns31 vvd pn31 a-acp, cc av pns32 vvd pn31 av pp-f po31 n1 av, (2) part (DIV1) 21 Image 5
31 and cryed will you swear, will you take the Oath of Allegiance yea or nay. and cried will you swear, will you take the Oath of Allegiance yea or nay. cc vvd vmb pn22 vvi, vmb pn22 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 uh cc uh-x. (2) part (DIV1) 21 Image 5
32 G. F. My Allegiance lies not in Oaths, but in truth and faithfulness, for I honour all men, much more the King; G. F. My Allegiance lies not in Oaths, but in truth and faithfulness, for I honour all men, much more the King; np1 np1 po11 n1 vvz xx p-acp n2, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp pns11 vvb d n2, av-d av-dc dt n1; (2) part (DIV1) 22 Image 5
33 but Christ saith I must not swear, the great Propher, the Saviour of the world, but christ Says I must not swear, the great Propher, the Saviour of the world, cc-acp np1 vvz pns11 vmb xx vvi, dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) part (DIV1) 22 Image 5
34 and the Judge of the world, and thou sayest I must swear, whether must I obey Christ or thee; and the Judge of the world, and thou Sayest I must swear, whither must I obey christ or thee; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pns21 vv2 pns11 vmb vvi, cs vmb pns11 vvi np1 cc pno21; (2) part (DIV1) 22 Image 5
35 for it is in tenderness of Conscience that I do not swear, in obedience to the command of Christ and the Apostle, for it is in tenderness of Conscience that I do not swear, in Obedience to the command of christ and the Apostle, p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cst pns11 vdb xx vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1, (2) part (DIV1) 22 Image 5
36 and for his sake I suffer, and in obedience to his commands do I stand this day; and for his sake I suffer, and in Obedience to his commands do I stand this day; cc p-acp po31 n1 pns11 vvb, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2 vdb pns11 vvi d n1; (2) part (DIV1) 22 Image 5
37 and we have the word of a King for tender Consciences, besides his Speeches and Declarations at Breda; and dost thou own the King. and we have the word of a King for tender Consciences, beside his Speeches and Declarations At Breda; and dost thou own the King. cc pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n2, p-acp po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp np1; cc vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 22 Image 5
38 Judge. Yes, I own the King. Judge. Yes, I own the King. n1. uh, pns11 d dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 23 Image 5
39 G. F. Then why dost not thou own his Speeches and Declarations concerning tender Consciences, to the which he replyed nothing but George said it is in obedience to Christ the Saviour of the world, the Judge of the world, G. F. Then why dost not thou own his Speeches and Declarations Concerning tender Consciences, to the which he replied nothing but George said it is in Obedience to christ the Saviour of the world, the Judge of the world, np1 np1 av q-crq vd2 xx pns21 d po31 n2 cc n2 vvg j n2, p-acp dt r-crq pns31 vvd pix cc-acp np1 vvd pn31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) part (DIV1) 24 Image 5
40 before whose judgment seat all men must be brought, that I do not swear, and am a man of a tender Conscience, before whose judgement seat all men must be brought, that I do not swear, and am a man of a tender Conscience, p-acp rg-crq n1 n1 d n2 vmb vbi vvn, cst pns11 vdb xx vvi, cc vbm dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (2) part (DIV1) 24 Image 5
41 and then the Judge stood up. and then the Judge stood up. cc av dt n1 vvd a-acp. (2) part (DIV1) 24 Image 5
42 Judge. I will not be afraid of thee, thou speaks so loud thy voice drowns mine and the Courts, I must call for three or four cryers to drown thy voice, thou hast good Lung. Judge. I will not be afraid of thee, thou speaks so loud thy voice drowns mine and the Courts, I must call for three or four criers to drown thy voice, thou hast good Lung. n1. pns11 vmb xx vbi j pp-f pno21, pns21 vvz av av-j po21 n1 vvz png11 cc dt n2, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd cc crd n2 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, pns21 vh2 j np1. (2) part (DIV1) 25 Image 5
43 G. F. I am a Prisoner here this day for the Lord Jesus, that made heaven and earth, G. F. I am a Prisoner Here this day for the Lord jesus, that made heaven and earth, np1 np1 pns11 vbm dt n1 av d n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, cst vvd n1 cc n1, (2) part (DIV1) 26 Image 5
44 and for his sake do we suffer, and for him do I stand this day, and for his sake do we suffer, and for him do I stand this day, cc p-acp po31 n1 vdb pns12 vvi, cc p-acp pno31 vdb pns11 vvi d n1, (2) part (DIV1) 26 Image 5
45 and if my voice were five times louder, yet should I sound it out and lift it up for Christs sake, and if my voice were five times Louder, yet should I found it out and lift it up for Christ sake, cc cs po11 n1 vbdr crd n2 av-jc, av vmd pns11 vvi pn31 av cc vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp npg1 n1, (2) part (DIV1) 26 Image 5
46 for whose cause I stand this day before your Judgment-seat, in obedience to Christs commands, who commands not to swear, for whose cause I stand this day before your Judgment seat, in Obedience to Christ commands, who commands not to swear, p-acp rg-crq n1 pns11 vvb d n1 p-acp po22 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n2, r-crq vvz xx pc-acp vvi, (2) part (DIV1) 26 Image 5
47 before whose Judgment-seat you must all be brought, and give an account. Judge. Sirrah will you take the Oath. before whose Judgment seat you must all be brought, and give an account. Judge. Sirrah will you take the Oath. p-acp rg-crq n1 pn22 vmb d vbi vvn, cc vvi dt n1. n1. n1 vmb pn22 vvi dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 26 Image 5
48 G. F. I am none of thy Sirrah, I am no Sirrah, I am a Christian, art thou a Judge and sits there to give names to Prisoners, thou ought not to give names to Prisoners. G. F. I am none of thy Sirrah, I am no Sirrah, I am a Christian, art thou a Judge and sits there to give names to Prisoners, thou ought not to give names to Prisoners. np1 np1 pns11 vbm pix pp-f po21 n1, pns11 vbm dx n1, pns11 vbm dt njp, vb2r pns21 dt n1 cc vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2, pns21 vmd xx pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2. (2) part (DIV1) 28 Image 5
49 Judge. I am a Christian too. G. F. Then do Christian works. Judge. I am a Christian too. G. F. Then do Christian works. n1. pns11 vbm dt njp av. np1 np1 av vdb np1 vvz. (2) part (DIV1) 29 Image 5
50 Judge. Sirrah thou thinkest to frighten me with thy words, and looked aside, I am saying so again, Judge. Sirrah thou Thinkest to frighten me with thy words, and looked aside, I am saying so again, n1. n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp vvb pno11 p-acp po21 n2, cc vvd av, pns11 vbm n-vvg av av, (2) part (DIV1) 31 Image 5
51 G. F. I speak in love to thee, that doth not become a Judge, thou oughtest to instruct a Prisoner of the Law and Scriptures if he be ignorant and out of the way. G. F. I speak in love to thee, that does not become a Judge, thou Ought to instruct a Prisoner of the Law and Scriptures if he be ignorant and out of the Way. np1 np1 pns11 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, cst vdz xx vvi dt n1, pns21 vmd2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2 cs pns31 vbb j cc av pp-f dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 32 Image 5
52 Judge. George Fox, I speak in love to thee. G. F. Love gives no names. Judge. Wilt thou swear, wilt thou take the oath yea or nay. Judge. George Fox, I speak in love to thee. G. F. Love gives no names. Judge. Wilt thou swear, wilt thou take the oath yea or nay. n1. np1 n1, pns11 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp pno21. np1 np1 n1 vvz dx n2. n1. vm2 pns21 vvi, vm2 pns21 vvi dt n1 uh cc uh-x. (2) part (DIV1) 33 Image 5
53 G. F. As I said before, whether must I obey God or man judge ye, Christ commands not to swear, G. F. As I said before, whither must I obey God or man judge you, christ commands not to swear, np1 np1 p-acp pns11 vvd a-acp, cs vmb pns11 vvi np1 cc n1 vvb pn22, np1 vvz xx pc-acp vvi, (2) part (DIV1) 36 Image 5
54 and if thou, or ye, or any Minister, or Priest here will prove that ever Christ or his Apostles after they had forbidden swearing, commanded men should swear, I will swear, and if thou, or you, or any Minister, or Priest Here will prove that ever christ or his Apostles After they had forbidden swearing, commanded men should swear, I will swear, cc cs pns21, cc pn22, cc d n1, cc n1 av vmb vvi cst av np1 cc po31 n2 c-acp pns32 vhd vvn vvg, vvd n2 vmd vvi, pns11 vmb vvi, (2) part (DIV1) 36 Image 5
55 and several Priests being there, yet not one did appear. Judge. George Fox will you swear or no. and several Priests being there, yet not one did appear. Judge. George Fox will you swear or no. cc j n2 vbg a-acp, av xx pi vdd vvi. n1. np1 n1 vmb pn22 vvi cc uh-dx. (2) part (DIV1) 36 Image 5
56 G. F. It is in obedience to Christs commands I do not swear, and for his sake we suffer, G. F. It is in Obedience to Christ commands I do not swear, and for his sake we suffer, np1 np1 pn31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n2 pns11 vdb xx vvi, cc p-acp po31 n1 pns12 vvb, (2) part (DIV1) 38 Image 5
57 and you are sensible enough of swearers, how they first swear one way then another, and you Are sensible enough of swearers, how they First swear one Way then Another, cc pn22 vbr j av-d pp-f n2, c-crq pns32 ord vvi crd n1 av j-jn, (2) part (DIV1) 38 Image 5
58 and if I could swear any Oath at all upon any occasion, I should take that, and if I could swear any Oath At all upon any occasion, I should take that, cc cs pns11 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp d p-acp d n1, pns11 vmd vvi d, (2) part (DIV1) 38 Image 5
59 but it is not denying Oaths upon some occasion, but all Oaths according to Christs Doctrine. but it is not denying Oaths upon Some occasion, but all Oaths according to Christ Doctrine. cc-acp pn31 vbz xx vvg n2 p-acp d n1, cc-acp d n2 vvg p-acp npg1 n1. (2) part (DIV1) 38 Image 5
60 Judge. I am a servant to the King, and the King sent me not to dispute, Judge. I am a servant to the King, and the King sent me not to dispute, n1. sy vbm dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvd pno11 xx pc-acp vvi, (2) part (DIV1) 39 Image 5
61 but he sent me to put his Laws in execution, wilt thou swear? tender the Oath of allegiance to him. but he sent me to put his Laws in execution, wilt thou swear? tender the Oath of allegiance to him. cc-acp pns31 vvd pno11 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp n1, vm2 pns21 vvi? vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31. (2) part (DIV1) 39 Image 5
62 G. F. If thou love the King, why dost thou break his word, and not own his Declarations and Speeches to tender Consciences from Breda, for I am a man of a tender Conscience, G. F. If thou love the King, why dost thou break his word, and not own his Declarations and Speeches to tender Consciences from Breda, for I am a man of a tender Conscience, np1 np1 cs pns21 vvb dt n1, q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi po31 n1, cc xx d po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp j n2 p-acp np1, c-acp pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (2) part (DIV1) 40 Image 5
63 for in obedience to Christs commands I am not to swear. Judge. Then you will not swear, take him Goaler. for in Obedience to Christ commands I am not to swear. Judge. Then you will not swear, take him Goalkeeper. c-acp p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n2 pns11 vbm xx pc-acp vvi. n1. av pn22 vmb xx vvi, vvb pno31 n1. (2) part (DIV1) 40 Image 5
64 G. F. It is for Christs sake I cannot swear, in obedience to his commands I suffer, G. F. It is for Christ sake I cannot swear, in Obedience to his commands I suffer, np1 np1 pn31 vbz p-acp npg1 n1 pns11 vmbx vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2 pns11 vvb, (2) part (DIV1) 42 Image 5
65 and so the Lord forgive you all. And so the mighty power of the Lord God was over all. and so the Lord forgive you all. And so the mighty power of the Lord God was over all. cc av dt n1 vvb pn22 d. cc av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vbds p-acp d. (2) part (DIV1) 42 Image 5
66 The appearance of M. F. The second time being the 16th day of the aforementioned moneth 1663 / 4. The appearance of M. F. The second time being the 16th day of the aforementioned Monn 1663 / 4. dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 dt ord n1 vbg dt ord n1 pp-f dt j n1 crd / crd (2) part (DIV1) 44 Image 5
67 Jud. 1. Mrs. Fell you stand here indicted by the Statute, because you will not take the Oath of Allegiance, Jud. 1. Mrs. Fell you stand Here indicted by the Statute, Because you will not take the Oath of Allegiance, np1 crd n1 vvd pn22 vvb av vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn22 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) part (DIV1) 45 Image 5
68 and I am here to inform you what the Law provides for you in such a case, viz. First, and I am Here to inform you what the Law provides for you in such a case, viz. First, cc pns11 vbm av pc-acp vvi pn22 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp d dt n1, n1 ord, (2) part (DIV1) 45 Image 5
69 if you confess to the indictment the Judgment of a Premunire is to pass upon you, if you confess to the indictment the Judgement of a Premunire is to pass upon you, cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, (2) part (DIV1) 45 Image 5
70 Secondly, if you plead you have liberty to Traverse. Secondly, if you plead you have liberty to Traverse. ord, cs pn22 vvb pn22 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi. (2) part (DIV1) 45 Image 5
71 Thirdly, if you stand mute and say nothing at all, Judgement will be passed against you, Thirdly, if you stand mute and say nothing At all, Judgement will be passed against you, ord, cs pn22 vvb j-jn cc vvb pix p-acp d, n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22, (2) part (DIV1) 45 Image 5
72 so see what you will chuse of those three ways. so see what you will choose of those three ways. av vvb r-crq pn22 vmb vvi pp-f d crd n2. (2) part (DIV1) 45 Image 5
73 M. F. I am altogether ignorant of these things, for I had never the like occasion, M. F. I am altogether ignorant of these things, for I had never the like occasion, n1 np1 pns11 vbm av j pp-f d n2, c-acp pns11 vhd av-x dt j n1, (2) part (DIV1) 46 Image 5
74 so I desire to be informed by thee, which of them is the best for me, so I desire to be informed by thee, which of them is the best for me, av pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno21, r-crq pp-f pno32 vbz dt js p-acp pno11, (2) part (DIV1) 46 Image 5
75 for I do not know, and so several about the Court cryed, Traveise, traverse. for I do not know, and so several about the Court cried, Traveise, traverse. c-acp pns11 vdb xx vvi, cc av j p-acp dt n1 vvd, vvb, vvb. (2) part (DIV1) 46 Image 5
76 Judge. If you will be advised by me put in your Traverse, and so you have liberty untill the next Assizes to answer your indictment. Judge. If you will be advised by me put in your Traverse, and so you have liberty until the next Assizes to answer your indictment. n1. cs pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno11 vvn p-acp po22 n1, cc av pn22 vhb n1 p-acp dt ord n2 pc-acp vvi po22 n1. (2) part (DIV1) 47 Image 5
77 M. F. I had rather according to thy own proposal have a Process, that I might have liberty untill the next Assize, M. F. I had rather according to thy own proposal have a Process, that I might have liberty until the next Assize, n1 np1 pns11 vhd av-c vvg p-acp po21 d n1 vhb dt n1, cst pns11 vmd vhi n1 p-acp dt ord n1, (2) part (DIV1) 48 Image 5
78 and then to put in a Traverse. Judge. Your Traverse is a Process. and then to put in a Traverse. Judge. Your Traverse is a Process. cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. n1. po22 n1 vbz dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 48 Image 5
79 M. F. May not I have a Process, and put in my Traverse the next Assizes, I am informed that was the thing that thou intended that I should have. Judge. You shall have it. M. F. May not I have a Process, and put in my Traverse the next Assizes, I am informed that was the thing that thou intended that I should have. Judge. You shall have it. n1 np1 vmb xx pns11 vhb dt n1, cc vvd p-acp po11 n1 dt ord n2, pns11 vbm vvn cst vbds dt n1 cst pns21 j-vvn cst pns11 vmd vhi. n1. pn22 vmb vhi pn31. (2) part (DIV1) 50 Image 5
80 M. F. That is all I desire. M. F. That is all I desire. n1 np1 cst vbz d pns11 vvb. (2) part (DIV1) 52 Image 5
81 — Then a Clerk of the Crown Office stood up and whispered to the Judge and said it was contrary to Law, — Then a Clerk of the Crown Office stood up and whispered to the Judge and said it was contrary to Law, — av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 vvd a-acp cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc vvd pn31 vbds j-jn p-acp n1, (2) part (DIV1) 52 Image 5
82 and said I must put in my Traverse now. and said I must put in my Traverse now. cc vvd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1 av. (2) part (DIV1) 52 Image 5
83 Judge. I would do you all the favour I can, but you must enter your Traverse now. Judge. I would do you all the favour I can, but you must enter your Traverse now. n1. sy vmd vdi pn22 d dt n1 pns11 vmb, cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1 av. (2) part (DIV1) 53 Image 5
84 M. F. I acknowledge thy favour and mercy, for thou hast shewn more mercy then my Neighbours hath done, M. F. I acknowledge thy favour and mercy, for thou hast shown more mercy then my Neighbours hath done, n1 np1 pns11 vvb po21 n1 cc n1, c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn dc n1 cs po11 n2 vhz vdn, (2) part (DIV1) 54 Image 5
85 and I see what thou hast done for me, and what my Neighbours have done against me; and I see what thou hast done for me, and what my Neighbours have done against me; cc pns11 vvb r-crq pns21 vh2 vdn p-acp pno11, cc q-crq po11 n2 vhb vdn p-acp pno11; (2) part (DIV1) 54 Image 5
86 and I know very well how to make a distinction, for they who have done this against me they have no reason for it. and I know very well how to make a distinction, for they who have done this against me they have no reason for it. cc pns11 vvb av av c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1, c-acp pns32 r-crq vhb vdn d p-acp pno11 pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp pn31. (2) part (DIV1) 54 Image 5
87 Judge. I have done you no wrong, I found you here. M. F. I had not been here but by my Neighbours. Judge. I have done you no wrong, I found you Here. M. F. I had not been Here but by my Neighbours. n1. pns11 vhb vdn pn22 dx n-jn, pns11 vvd pn22 av. n1 np1 pns11 vhd xx vbn av cc-acp p-acp po11 n2. (2) part (DIV1) 55 Image 5
88 Judge. What say you, are you willing to Traverse. Judge. What say you, Are you willing to Traverse. n1. q-crq vvb pn22, vbr pn22 j pc-acp vvi. (2) part (DIV1) 57 Image 5
89 M. F. If I may not be permitted to have that which I desire (that is) longer time, I must be willing to Traverse till the next Assizes, M. F. If I may not be permitted to have that which I desire (that is) longer time, I must be willing to Traverse till the next Assizes, n1 np1 cs pns11 vmb xx vbi vvn pc-acp vhi d r-crq pns11 vvb (cst vbz) av-jc n1, pns11 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n2, (2) part (DIV1) 58 Image 5
90 and that upon this account, that I have something to inform thee of, which I did not speak on the last time when I was brought before thee: and that upon this account, that I have something to inform thee of, which I did not speak on the last time when I was brought before thee: cc cst p-acp d n1, cst pns11 vhb pi pc-acp vvi pno21 pp-f, r-crq pns11 vdd xx vvi p-acp dt ord n1 c-crq pns11 vbds vvn p-acp pno21: (2) part (DIV1) 58 Image 5
91 The Justices which committed me, they told me they had express order from above, but they did not shew me the order, The Justices which committed me, they told me they had express order from above, but they did not show me the order, dt n2 r-crq vvd pno11, pns32 vvd pno11 pns32 vhd j n1 p-acp a-acp, cc-acp pns32 vdd xx vvi pno11 dt n1, (2) part (DIV1) 58 Image 5
92 neither indeed did I ask them for it, but I heard since that they have given it out in the Country that they had an order from the Counsel, others said they had an order from the King. neither indeed did I ask them for it, but I herd since that they have given it out in the Country that they had an order from the Counsel, Others said they had an order from the King. av-dx av vdd pns11 vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, cc-acp pns11 vvd c-acp cst pns32 vhb vvn pn31 av p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vhd dt n1 p-acp dt n1, n2-jn vvd pns32 vhd dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 58 Image 5
93 — The Sheriff said there was express order; and also Justice Fleeming said there was an order from the King and the Counsel, — The Sheriff said there was express order; and also justice Fleeming said there was an order from the King and the Counsel, — dt n1 vvd a-acp vbds j n1; cc av n1 vvg vvd a-acp vbds dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, (2) part (DIV1) 58 Image 5
94 so the Country is incensed that I am some great enemy to the King, so I desire that I may have this order read, that I may know what my offence is that I may clear my self. so the Country is incensed that I am Some great enemy to the King, so I desire that I may have this order read, that I may know what my offence is that I may clear my self. av dt n1 vbz vvn cst pns11 vbm d j n1 p-acp dt n1, av pns11 vvb cst pns11 vmb vhi d n1 vvn, cst pns11 vmb vvi r-crq po11 n1 vbz cst pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1. (2) part (DIV1) 58 Image 5
95 Judge. I will tell you what that order is, we have express order from the King to put all Statutes and Laws in execution, not only against you, Judge. I will tell you what that order is, we have express order from the King to put all Statutes and Laws in execution, not only against you, n1. pns11 vmb vvi pn22 r-crq cst n1 vbz, pns12 vhb j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, xx av-j p-acp pn22, (2) part (DIV1) 59 Image 5
96 but all other people, and against Papists if they be complained of. but all other people, and against Papists if they be complained of. cc-acp d j-jn n1, cc p-acp njp2 cs pns32 vbb vvn pp-f. (2) part (DIV1) 59 Image 5
97 M. F. Will that order give the Justices of Peace power to fetch me from my own house, to tender me the Oath. M. F. Will that order give the Justices of Peace power to fetch me from my own house, to tender me the Oath. n1 np1 vmb d n1 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 n1 pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp po11 d n1, pc-acp vvi pno11 dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 60 Image 5
98 Judge. Mrs. we are all in love, if they had an order believe they had one. Judge. Mrs. we Are all in love, if they had an order believe they had one. n1. n1 pns12 vbr d p-acp n1, cs pns32 vhd dt n1 vvb pns32 vhd crd. (2) part (DIV1) 61 Image 5
99 M. F. If they have one let them shew it, and then I can believe it. M. F. If they have one let them show it, and then I can believe it. n1 np1 cs pns32 vhb crd vvb pno32 vvi pn31, cc av pns11 vmb vvi pn31. (2) part (DIV1) 62 Image 5
100 Judge. Come, come, enter the Traverse. Judge. Come, come, enter the Traverse. n1. vvb, vvb, vvb dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 63 Image 5
101 M. F. I had rather have had more time, that I might have informed the King concerning these things. M. F. I had rather have had more time, that I might have informed the King Concerning these things. n1 np1 pns11 vhd av-c vhi vhn dc n1, cst pns11 vmd vhi vvn dt n1 vvg d n2. (2) part (DIV1) 64 Image 5
102 Judge. You may inform the King in half a years time, so now let us have your friend called up. Judge. You may inform the King in half a Years time, so now let us have your friend called up. n1. pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp j-jn dt ng2 n1, av av vvb pno12 vhi po22 n1 vvn a-acp. (2) part (DIV1) 65 Image 5
103 Then after she was gone down, the Judge called her back again and said, if you will put in Bail you may go home, Then After she was gone down, the Judge called her back again and said, if you will put in Bail you may go home, av p-acp pns31 vbds vvn a-acp, dt n1 vvd pno31 av av cc vvn, cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp vvi pn22 vmb vvi av-an, (2) part (DIV1) 66 Image 5
104 and have your liberty till the next Assizes, but you must not have such frequent meetings. and have your liberty till the next Assizes, but you must not have such frequent meetings. cc vhi po22 n1 p-acp dt ord n2, cc-acp pn22 vmb xx vhi d j n2. (2) part (DIV1) 66 Image 5
105 M. F. I will rather lie where I am, for as, I told you before, I must keep my Conscience clear for that I suffer. M. F. I will rather lie where I am, for as, I told you before, I must keep my Conscience clear for that I suffer. n1 np1 pns11 vmb av-c vvi c-crq pns11 vbm, c-acp a-acp, pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 j p-acp cst pns11 vvb. (2) part (DIV1) 67 Image 5
106 The 16th day of the same moneth G. F. Was brought before the Judge the second time, where he was a little oftended at his Hat, being the last morning before he was to depart away, and not many people. The 16th day of the same Monn G. F. Was brought before the Judge the second time, where he was a little oftended At his Hat, being the last morning before he was to depart away, and not many people. dt ord n1 pp-f dt d n1 np1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 dt ord n1, c-crq pns31 vbds dt j vvn p-acp po31 n1, vbg dt ord n1 c-acp pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi av, cc xx d n1. (2) part (DIV1) 68 Image 5
107 Judge. The Judge he read a Paper to him which was, whether he would submit, stand mute, Judge. The Judge he read a Paper to him which was, whither he would submit, stand mute, n1. dt n1 pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vbds, cs pns31 vmd vvi, vvb j-jn, (2) part (DIV1) 69 Image 5
108 or Traverse, and so have judgment past; or Traverse, and so have judgement past; cc vvb, cc av vhb n1 j; (2) part (DIV1) 69 Image 5
109 he spake these and many more words so very sofily and in baste, that G. F. Could not tell what he said. he spoke these and many more words so very sofily and in baste, that G. F. Could not tell what he said. pns31 vvd d cc d dc n2 av av av-j cc p-acp vvi, cst np1 np1 vmd xx vvi r-crq pns31 vvd. (2) part (DIV1) 69 Image 5
110 G. F. Desired it might be Traversed and Tryed. Judge. Take him away, then I will have no more with him, take him away. G. F. Desired it might be Traversed and Tried. Judge. Take him away, then I will have no more with him, take him away. np1 np1 j-vvn pn31 vmd vbi vvn cc vvd. n1. vvb pno31 av, cs pns11 vmb vhi dx dc p-acp pno31, vvb pno31 av. (2) part (DIV1) 70 Image 5
111 G. F. Well live in the fear of God and do Justice. Judge. Why, have I not done you Justice. G. F. Well live in the Fear of God and do justice. Judge. Why, have I not done you justice. np1 np1 av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vdb n1. n1. q-crq, vhb pns11 xx vdn pn22 n1. (2) part (DIV1) 72 Image 5
112 G. F. That which thou hast done hath been against the command of Christ. This with much more was spoken which could not be Collected. G. F. That which thou hast done hath been against the command of christ. This with much more was spoken which could not be Collected. np1 np1 d r-crq pns21 vh2 vdn vhz vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. d p-acp d av-dc vbds vvn r-crq vmd xx vbi vvn. (2) part (DIV1) 74 Image 5
113 And then G. F. was called up. The 29th day of the 6th moneth in the year 1664. At the Assizes holden at Lancaster, M. F. Brought to the Bar, the Indictment read to the Judge, come will you take the Oath. And then G. F. was called up. The 29th day of the 6th Monn in the year 1664. At the Assizes held At Lancaster, M. F. Brought to the Bar, the Indictment read to the Judge, come will you take the Oath. cc av np1 np1 vbds vvn a-acp. dt ord n1 pp-f dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 crd p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp np1, n1 np1 vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, vvb vmb pn22 vvi dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 76 Image 5
114 M. F. There is a Clause in the Indictment, that the ChurchWardens informed of something which seemeth, that that should be the ground or first occasion of this Indictment, I desire to know what that Information was, M. F. There is a Clause in the Indictment, that the ChurchWardens informed of something which seems, that that should be the ground or First occasion of this Indictment, I desire to know what that Information was, n1 np1 pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n2 vvn pp-f pi r-crq vvz, cst d vmd vbi dt n1 cc ord n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi r-crq d n1 vbds, (2) part (DIV1) 79 Image 5
115 and what the transgression was by which I come under this Law. and what the Transgression was by which I come under this Law. cc q-crq dt n1 vbds a-acp r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp d n1. (2) part (DIV1) 79 Image 5
116 Judge. Mistress, we are not to despute that, you are here indicted, and you are here to answer, Judge. Mistress, we Are not to dispute that, you Are Here indicted, and you Are Here to answer, n1. n1, pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi d, pn22 vbr av vvn, cc pn22 vbr av pc-acp vvi, (2) part (DIV1) 80 Image 5
117 and to plead to your indictment. and to plead to your indictment. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n1. (2) part (DIV1) 80 Image 5
118 M. F. I am first to seek out the ground and the cause wherefore I am indicted, you have no law against me except I be a trangressour, the law is made for the lawless and trangressours, M. F. I am First to seek out the ground and the cause Wherefore I am indicted, you have no law against me except I be a trangressour, the law is made for the lawless and trangressours, n1 np1 pns11 vbm ord pc-acp vvi av dt n1 cc dt n1 c-crq pns11 vbm vvn, pn22 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno11 c-acp pns11 vbb dt n1, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j cc ng2, (2) part (DIV1) 81 Image 5
119 and except I be a transgressour ye have no law against me, neither ought you to have indicted me, and except I be a transgressor you have no law against me, neither ought you to have indicted me, cc c-acp pns11 vbb dt n1 pn22 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno11, dx vmd pn22 pc-acp vhi vvn pno11, (2) part (DIV1) 81 Image 5
120 for being that the ChurchWardens did inform, my question is, what matter of fact they did inform of, for being that the ChurchWardens did inform, my question is, what matter of fact they did inform of, c-acp vbg d dt n2 vdd vvi, po11 n1 vbz, q-crq n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vdd vvi pp-f, (2) part (DIV1) 81 Image 5
121 for I was sent for from my own house, from amongst my Children and Family, for I was sent for from my own house, from among my Children and Family, c-acp pns11 vbds vvn p-acp p-acp po11 d n1, p-acp p-acp po11 n2 cc n1, (2) part (DIV1) 81 Image 5
122 when I was about my outward occasions, when I was in no meeting, neither was it a meeting day; when I was about my outward occasions, when I was in no meeting, neither was it a meeting day; c-crq pns11 vbds p-acp po11 j n2, c-crq pns11 vbds p-acp dx n1, dx vbds pn31 dt n1 n1; (2) part (DIV1) 81 Image 5
123 therefore I desire to know what this first foundation or matter of Fact was, for there is no law against the innocent and righteous, Therefore I desire to know what this First Foundation or matter of Fact was, for there is no law against the innocent and righteous, av pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi r-crq d ord n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vbds, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt j-jn cc j, (2) part (DIV1) 81 Image 5
124 and if I be a transgressour let me know wherein. and if I be a transgressor let me know wherein. cc cs pns11 vbb dt n1 vvb pno11 vvi c-crq. (2) part (DIV1) 81 Image 5
125 Judge. You say well, the Law is made for transgressours, but Mistress do you go to Church? Judge. You say well, the Law is made for transgressors, but Mistress do you go to Church? n1. pn22 vvb av, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n2, cc-acp n1 vdb pn22 vvi p-acp n1? (2) part (DIV1) 82 Image 5
126 M. F. I do go to Church, Judge, what Church, M. F. To the Church of Christ. M. F. I do go to Church, Judge, what Church, M. F. To the Church of christ. n1 np1 pns11 vdb vvi p-acp n1, n1, r-crq n1, n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (2) part (DIV1) 83 Image 5
127 Judge. But do you go to Church amongst other people, ye know what I mean. Judge. But do you go to Church among other people, you know what I mean. n1. p-acp vdi pn22 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn n1, pn22 vvb r-crq pns11 vvb. (2) part (DIV1) 84 Image 5
128 M. F. What dost thou call a Church the house or the people, the house ye all know is Wood and Stone, M. F. What dost thou call a Church the house or the people, the house you all know is Wood and Stone, n1 np1 q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1 dt n1 cc dt n1, dt n1 pn22 d vvb vbz n1 cc n1, (2) part (DIV1) 85 Image 5
129 but if thou call the people a Church, to that I shall answer; but if thou call the people a Church, to that I shall answer; cc-acp cs pns21 vvb dt n1 dt n1, p-acp cst pns11 vmb vvi; (2) part (DIV1) 85 Image 5
130 as for the Church of England that now is, I was gathered unto the Lords truth, as for the Church of England that now is, I was gathered unto the lords truth, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst av vbz, pns11 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 n1, (2) part (DIV1) 85 Image 5
131 unto which I now stand a witness before this Church was a Church, I was separated from the general worship of the Nation, unto which I now stand a witness before this Church was a Church, I was separated from the general worship of the nation, p-acp r-crq pns11 av vvb dt n1 p-acp d n1 vbds dt n1, pns11 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) part (DIV1) 85 Image 5
132 when there was another set up then that which is now, and was persecuted by that power that then was, when there was Another Set up then that which is now, and was persecuted by that power that then was, c-crq pc-acp vbds j-jn vvn a-acp av d r-crq vbz av, cc vbds vvn p-acp d n1 cst av vbds, (2) part (DIV1) 85 Image 5
133 and suffered much hardship, and would you have us now to deny our faith and our principles which we have suffered for so many years; and suffered much hardship, and would you have us now to deny our faith and our principles which we have suffered for so many Years; cc vvd d n1, cc vmd pn22 vhi pno12 av pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc po12 n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp av d n2; (2) part (DIV1) 85 Image 5
134 and would you now have us to turn from that which we have born witness of so many years, and would you now have us to turn from that which we have born witness of so many Years, cc vmd pn22 av vhb pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d r-crq pns12 vhb vvn n1 pp-f av d n2, (2) part (DIV1) 85 Image 5
135 and turn to your Church contrary to our Conscience. and turn to your Church contrary to our Conscience. cc vvi p-acp po22 n1 j-jn p-acp po12 n1. (2) part (DIV1) 85 Image 5
136 Judge. We spend time about those things, come to the matter in hand, what say ye to the Oath and to the indictment? Judge. We spend time about those things, come to the matter in hand, what say you to the Oath and to the indictment? n1. pns12 vvb n1 p-acp d n2, vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, q-crq vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1? (2) part (DIV1) 86 Image 5
137 M. F. I say this to the Oath, as I have said in this place before now, Christ Jesus hath commanded me not to swear at all, M. F. I say this to the Oath, as I have said in this place before now, christ jesus hath commanded me not to swear At all, n1 np1 pns11 vvb d p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d n1 c-acp av, np1 np1 vhz vvn pno11 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d, (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
138 and that is the only cause and no other; and that is the only cause and no other; cc d vbz dt j n1 cc dx n-jn; (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
139 the righteous judge of heaven and earth knoweth, before whose throne and justice ye must all appear one day, the righteous judge of heaven and earth Knoweth, before whose throne and Justice you must all appear one day, dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvz, p-acp rg-crq n1 cc n1 pn22 vmb d vvi crd n1, (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
140 and his eyes sees us all and beholds us all at this present, and he hears and sees all our words and actions; and his eyes sees us all and beholds us all At this present, and he hears and sees all our words and actions; cc po31 n2 vvz pno12 d cc vvz pno12 d p-acp d j, cc pns31 vvz cc vvz d po12 n2 cc n2; (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
141 and therefore every one ought to be serious, for the place of judgment is weighty, and Therefore every one ought to be serious, for the place of judgement is weighty, cc av d crd vmd pc-acp vbi j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
142 and this I do testisie unto you here, where the Lords eye beholds us all, that for the matter or substance of the Oath, and this I do testify unto you Here, where the lords eye beholds us all, that for the matter or substance of the Oath, cc d pns11 vdb vvi p-acp pn22 av, c-crq dt n2 n1 vvz pno12 d, cst p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
143 and the end for which it was intended; and the end for which it was intended; cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn; (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
144 I do own one part and denies the other, that is to say, I do own truth and faithfulness and obedrence to the King, I do own one part and Denies the other, that is to say, I do own truth and faithfulness and obedrence to the King, pns11 vdb d crd n1 cc vvz dt j-jn, cst vbz pc-acp vvi, pns11 vdb d n1 cc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
145 and all his just and lawful demands and commands; and all his just and lawful demands and commands; cc d po31 j cc j n2 cc n2; (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
146 I do also deny all plotting, contrivings against the King, and all Popish Supremacy and Conspiracy, I do also deny all plotting, contrivings against the King, and all Popish Supremacy and conspiracy, pns11 vdb av vvi d vvg, n2-vvg p-acp dt n1, cc d j n1 cc n1, (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
147 and I can no more transgress against King Charles in these things, then I can disobey Christ Jesus his commands, and I can no more transgress against King Charles in these things, then I can disobey christ jesus his commands, cc pns11 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi p-acp n1 np1 p-acp d n2, cs pns11 vmb vvi np1 np1 po31 n2, (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
148 and by the same power and vertue of the same word, which hath commanded me not to swear at all, the same doth bind me in my Conscience, that I can neither plot nor contrive against the King, and by the same power and virtue of the same word, which hath commanded me not to swear At all, the same does bind me in my Conscience, that I can neither plot nor contrive against the King, cc p-acp dt d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt d n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno11 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d, dt d vdz vvi pno11 p-acp po11 n1, cst pns11 vmb av-dx vvi ccx vvi p-acp dt n1, (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
149 nor do him nor no man upon the earth any wrong; and I do not deny this Oath only because it is the Oath of Allegiance, nor do him nor no man upon the earth any wrong; and I do not deny this Oath only Because it is the Oath of Allegiance, ccx vdb pno31 ccx dx n1 p-acp dt n1 d n-jn; cc pns11 vdb xx vvi d n1 av-j c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
150 but I deny it because it is an Oath, because Christ Jesus hath said I shall not swear at all, but I deny it Because it is an Oath, Because christ jesus hath said I shall not swear At all, cc-acp pns11 vvb pn31 c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1, c-acp np1 np1 vhz vvn pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d, (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
151 neither by heaven, nor by earth, nor any other Oath; and if I might gain the whole world for swearing an Oath I could not, neither by heaven, nor by earth, nor any other Oath; and if I might gain the Whole world for swearing an Oath I could not, av-dx p-acp n1, ccx p-acp n1, ccx d j-jn n1; cc cs pns11 vmd vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pns11 vmd xx, (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
152 and what ever I have to lose this day for not swearing of an Oath, I am willing to offer it up. and what ever I have to loose this day for not swearing of an Oath, I am willing to offer it up. cc q-crq av pns11 vhb pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp xx vvg pp-f dt n1, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp. (2) part (DIV1) 87 Image 5
153 Judge. What say you to the indictment. Judge. What say you to the indictment. n1. q-crq vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 88 Image 5
154 M. F. What should I say, I am clear and innocent of the wronging any man upon the earth as my little Child that stands by me here, M. F. What should I say, I am clear and innocent of the wronging any man upon the earth as my little Child that Stands by me Here, n1 np1 q-crq vmd pns11 vvi, pns11 vbm j cc j-jn pp-f dt vvg d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 j n1 cst vvz p-acp pno11 av, (2) part (DIV1) 89 Image 5
155 and if any here have any thing to lay to my Charge, let them come down and testifie it here before ye all; and if any Here have any thing to lay to my Charge, let them come down and testify it Here before you all; cc cs d av vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1, vvb pno32 vvi a-acp cc vvi pn31 av p-acp pn22 d; (2) part (DIV1) 89 Image 5
156 and if I be clear and innocent you have no law against me: and if I be clear and innocent you have no law against me: cc cs pns11 vbb j cc j-jn pn22 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno11: (2) part (DIV1) 89 Image 5
157 Then Colonel Kirby and the Sheriff whispered to the Judge, and I looked up and spoke to Colonel Kirby, and said let us have no whispering, I will not have so many Judges one of one side, Then Colonel Kirby and the Sheriff whispered to the Judge, and I looked up and spoke to Colonel Kirby, and said let us have no whispering, I will not have so many Judges one of one side, av n1 np1 cc dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc pns11 vvd a-acp cc vvd p-acp n1 np1, cc j-vvn vvb pno12 vhi dx n-vvg, pns11 vmb xx vhi av d n2 crd pp-f crd n1, (2) part (DIV1) 89 Image 5
158 and another of another, here is one Judge that is to be judge, and the judge said no no I will not hear them; and Another of Another, Here is one Judge that is to be judge, and the judge said no no I will not hear them; cc j-jn pp-f n-jn, av vbz crd n1 cst vbz pc-acp vbi n1, cc dt n1 vvd dx uh-dx pns11 vmb xx vvi pno32; (2) part (DIV1) 89 Image 5
159 and then I calsed to Colonel Kirby, and said if thou have any thing to lay to my charge, and then I calsed to Colonel Kirby, and said if thou have any thing to lay to my charge, cc cs pns11 vvd p-acp n1 np1, cc vvd cs pns21 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1, (2) part (DIV1) 89 Image 5
160 or to speak against me come come down here and testifie against me, and I said the judge represents the Kings person and his power, and I own that. or to speak against me come come down Here and testify against me, and I said the judge represents the Kings person and his power, and I own that. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11 vvi vvn a-acp av cc vvi p-acp pno11, cc pns11 vvd dt n1 vvz dt ng1 n1 cc po31 n1, cc pns11 d d. (2) part (DIV1) 89 Image 5
161 Judge. Jury take notice she doth not take the Oath. Judge. Jury take notice she does not take the Oath. n1. n1 vvb n1 pns31 vdz xx vvi dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 90 Image 5
162 M. F. This matter is weighty to me, whatsoever it is to you upon many accounts, M. F. This matter is weighty to me, whatsoever it is to you upon many accounts, n1 np1 d n1 vbz j p-acp pno11, r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp pn22 p-acp d n2, (2) part (DIV1) 91 Image 5
163 and I would have the Jury to take notice of it, and to consider seriously what they are going to do; and I would have the Jury to take notice of it, and to Consider seriously what they Are going to do; cc pns11 vmd vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31, cc pc-acp vvi av-j r-crq pns32 vbr vvg pc-acp vdi; (2) part (DIV1) 91 Image 5
164 for I stand here before you upon the account of the loss of my Liberty and my Estate. for I stand Here before you upon the account of the loss of my Liberty and my Estate. c-acp pns11 vvb av p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 cc po11 n1. (2) part (DIV1) 91 Image 5
165 Secondly, I stand here in obeying Christs commands, and so keeping my Conscience clear, which if I obey this law and King Charles commands I defile my Conscience and transgresseth against Christ Jesus, who is the king of my Conscience, Secondly, I stand Here in obeying Christ commands, and so keeping my Conscience clear, which if I obey this law and King Charles commands I defile my Conscience and Transgresseth against christ jesus, who is the King of my Conscience, ord, pns11 vvb av p-acp vvg npg1 n2, cc av vvg po11 n1 j, r-crq cs pns11 vvb d n1 cc n1 np1 vvz pns11 vvb po11 n1 cc vvz p-acp np1 np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, (2) part (DIV1) 92 Image 5
166 and the cause and controversie in this matter, that you all are here to judge of this day, is betwixt Christ Jesus and King Charles; and I am his servant and witness this day, and the cause and controversy in this matter, that you all Are Here to judge of this day, is betwixt christ jesus and King Charles; and I am his servant and witness this day, cc dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, cst pn22 d vbr av p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, vbz p-acp np1 np1 cc n1 np1; cc pns11 vbm po31 n1 cc vvi d n1, (2) part (DIV1) 92 Image 5
167 and this is his cause, and whatsoever I suffer it is for him, and so let him plead my cause when he pleafeth. and this is his cause, and whatsoever I suffer it is for him, and so let him plead my cause when he pleafeth. cc d vbz po31 n1, cc r-crq pns11 vvb pn31 vbz p-acp pno31, cc av vvb pno31 vvi po11 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz. (2) part (DIV1) 92 Image 5
168 And the Judge said to the Jury are ye all agreed have ye found it, and they said for the King. And the Judge said to the Jury Are you all agreed have you found it, and they said for the King. cc dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 vbr pn22 d j-vvn vhb pn22 vvn pn31, cc pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1. (2) part (DIV1) 93 Image 5
169 M. F. Then spoke to the Judge, and said, I have counsel to plead to my indictment, M. F. Then spoke to the Judge, and said, I have counsel to plead to my indictment, n1 np1 av vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvd, pns11 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
170 and he said he would clear them afterward in arrest of judgment; and he said he would clear them afterwards in arrest of judgement; cc pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vvi pno32 av p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
171 so the Court broke up that time, and after Dinner when they came again, they intended to have called us at the first, so the Court broke up that time, and After Dinner when they Come again, they intended to have called us At the First, av dt n1 vvd a-acp d n1, cc p-acp n1 c-crq pns32 vvd av, pns32 vvd pc-acp vhi vvn pno12 p-acp dt ord, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
172 and they had called G. F. out and was calling of me, and I stepped up to the Bar and desired the Judge that he would give us time till the next morning to bring in our Reast of Judgment, and they had called G. F. out and was calling of me, and I stepped up to the Bar and desired the Judge that he would give us time till the next morning to bring in our Rest of Judgement, cc pns32 vhd vvn np1 np1 av cc vbds vvg pp-f pno11, cc pns11 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc vvd dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n1, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
173 and the Judge said at the first we should and I was stepping down to go my way, and the Judge said At the First we should and I was stepping down to go my Way, cc dt n1 vvd p-acp dt ord pns12 vmd cc pns11 vbds vvg a-acp pc-acp vvi po11 n1, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
174 and the Judge called me back again, and said Mistress Fell you wrote to me concerning your Prisons that they are bad and rains in, and the Judge called me back again, and said Mistress Fell you wrote to me Concerning your Prisons that they Are bad and rains in, cc dt n1 vvd pno11 av av, cc vvd n1 vvd pn22 vvd p-acp pno11 vvg po22 n2 cst pns32 vbr j cc vvz p-acp, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
175 and are not fit for people to lie in, and I answered, the Sheriff doth know and hath been told of it several times; and Are not fit for people to lie in, and I answered, the Sheriff does know and hath been told of it several times; cc vbr xx j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc pns11 vvd, dt n1 vdz vvi cc vhz vbn vvn pp-f pn31 j n2; (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
176 and now it is raining if you will send to see at this present, you may see whether they be fit for people to lie in or no; and now it is raining if you will send to see At this present, you may see whither they be fit for people to lie in or no; cc av pn31 vbz vvg cs pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d j, pn22 vmb vvi cs pns32 vbb j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp cc uh-dx; (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
177 and Colonel Kirby stood up and spoke to the Judge to excuse the Sheriff, and the badness of the room, and Colonel Kirby stood up and spoke to the Judge to excuse the Sheriff, and the badness of the room, cc n1 np1 vvd a-acp cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
178 and I spoke to him and said if you were to lie in it your selves you would think it hard, and I spoke to him and said if you were to lie in it your selves you would think it hard, cc pns11 vvd p-acp pno31 cc vvd cs pn22 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 po22 n2 pn22 vmd vvi pn31 av-j, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
179 but your minds is only in cruelty to commit others, as William Kirby here hath done, who hath committed ten of our friends, but your minds is only in cruelty to commit Others, as William Kirby Here hath done, who hath committed ten of our Friends, cc-acp po22 n2 vbz av-j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n2-jn, c-acp np1 np1 av vhz vdn, r-crq vhz vvn crd pp-f po12 n2, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
180 and put them into a cold room where there was nothing but bare boards to lie on, where they have laid several nights, some of them old ancient men above threescore years of Age, and put them into a cold room where there was nothing but bore boards to lie on, where they have laid several nights, Some of them old ancient men above threescore Years of Age, cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1 c-crq pc-acp vbds pix cc-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn j n2, d pp-f pno32 j j n2 p-acp crd n2 pp-f n1, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
181 and known to be honest men in their Country where they live, and when William Kirby was asked why they might not have liberty to shift for themselves for beds, he answered and said they were to commit them to prison, and known to be honest men in their Country where they live, and when William Kirby was asked why they might not have liberty to shift for themselves for Beds, he answered and said they were to commit them to prison, cc vvn pc-acp vbi j n2 p-acp po32 n1 c-crq pns32 vvb, cc c-crq np1 np1 vbds vvn c-crq pns32 vmd xx vhi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp px32 p-acp n2, pns31 vvd cc vvd pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
182 but not to provide Prisons for them; and we asked him who should do it then, and he said the King: but not to provide Prisons for them; and we asked him who should do it then, and he said the King: cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp pno32; cc pns12 vvd pno31 r-crq vmd vdi pn31 av, cc pns31 vvd dt n1: (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
183 And then the Judge spoke to him and said they should not do so, they should let them have Prisons fit for men, with several more such like words; And then the Judge spoke to him and said they should not do so, they should let them have Prisons fit for men, with several more such like words; cc av dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 cc vvd pns32 vmd xx vdi av, pns32 vmd vvi pno32 vhi n2 j p-acp n2, p-acp j n1 d j n2; (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
184 and then at that time we were returned to our Chambers again, the next day we were called about the 10th hour, and then At that time we were returned to our Chambers again, the next day we were called about the 10th hour, cc av p-acp d n1 pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp po12 n2 av, dt ord n1 pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp dt ord n1, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
185 and I stood up to the Bar, and said I had Counsel there and named them that the Judge might assign them to speak, and I stood up to the Bar, and said I had Counsel there and nam them that the Judge might assign them to speak, cc pns11 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvd pns11 vhd n1 a-acp cc vvd pno32 cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
186 and I said I had two or three words to speak before them, and I said I did see all sorts of Prisoners that did appear before the Judge received mercy, what the Law would afford them; and I said I had two or three words to speak before them, and I said I did see all sorts of Prisoners that did appear before the Judge received mercy, what the Law would afford them; cc pns11 vvd pns11 vhd crd cc crd n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc pns11 vvd pns11 vdd vvi d n2 pp-f n2 cst vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 vvd n1, r-crq dt n1 vmd vvi pno32; (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
187 but we desired only to receive Justice and Law, and the Judge said what are we hear for else; but we desired only to receive justice and Law, and the Judge said what Are we hear for Else; cc-acp pns12 vvd av-j pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 vvd r-crq vbr pns12 vvb p-acp av; (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
188 so I stepped down and the Lawyers spoke and shewed the Judge severall errours, and defects, so I stepped down and the Lawyers spoke and showed the Judge several errors, and defects, av pns11 vvd a-acp cc dt n2 vvd cc vvd dt n1 j n2, cc n2, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
189 and places of contradiction, and confusion in the indictment; and places of contradiction, and confusion in the indictment; cc n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
190 at which the Judge seemed to give ear to some of them, others he seemed to wave, At which the Judge seemed to give ear to Some of them, Others he seemed to wave, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d pp-f pno32, n2-jn pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
191 but he made a pause and a stop, and seemed dissatisfied, and then called G. F. and so then when he came to plead, but he made a pause and a stop, and seemed dissatisfied, and then called G. F. and so then when he Come to plead, cc-acp pns31 vvd dt n1 cc dt n1, cc vvd vvn, cc av vvd np1 np1 cc av av c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
192 and bringing that by which his indictment was quite quenched, and then they put the Oath to G. F. Again the Judge spoke to the Lawyers, and bringing that by which his indictment was quite quenched, and then they put the Oath to G. F. Again the Judge spoke to the Lawyers, cc vvg cst p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vbds av vvn, cc av pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp np1 np1 av dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n2, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
193 and said he would consider of those particulars they had spoken to, and he would speak to his Brother Twisden before he passed Judgment upon me; and said he would Consider of those particulars they had spoken to, and he would speak to his Brother Twisden before he passed Judgement upon me; cc vvd pns31 vmd vvi pp-f d n2-j pns32 vhd vvn p-acp, cc pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 np1 c-acp pns31 vvd n1 p-acp pno11; (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
194 but if I do pass Judgment you may have a Writ of Errour and the Lawyers answered him again, will you pass a erroneous Judgment my Lord, but if I do pass Judgement you may have a Writ of Error and the Lawyers answered him again, will you pass a erroneous Judgement my Lord, cc-acp cs pns11 vdb vvi n1 pn22 vmb vhi dt vvn pp-f n1 cc dt n2 vvd pno31 av, vmb pn22 vvi dt j n1 po11 n1, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
195 so after they had called the Grand Jury, and tendered G. F. the Oath again, they returned us to our Chambers, so After they had called the Grand Jury, and tendered G. F. the Oath again, they returned us to our Chambers, av c-acp pns32 vhd vvn dt j n1, cc vvd np1 np1 dt n1 av, pns32 vvd pno12 p-acp po12 n2, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
196 and when they had drawn another indictment of G. F. and found it, they called us again in the afternoon, and when they had drawn Another indictment of G. F. and found it, they called us again in the afternoon, cc c-crq pns32 vhd vvn j-jn n1 pp-f np1 np1 cc vvd pn31, pns32 vvd pno12 av p-acp dt n1, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
197 and G. F. pleaded to his indictment and entred his Traverse, when he had done the Judge spoke to me and said, and G. F. pleaded to his indictment and entered his Traverse, when he had done the Judge spoke to me and said, cc np1 np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 cc vvd po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vhd vdn dt n1 vvd p-acp pno11 cc vvd, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
198 if such a word had been in, which was not in mine, but it was in G. Fs. (and yet it was neither of those words, by which his indictment was quashed;) but if that had been in mine he said he would not have passed sentence, if such a word had been in, which was not in mine, but it was in G. Fs (and yet it was neither of those words, by which his indictment was quashed;) but if that had been in mine he said he would not have passed sentence, cs d dt n1 vhd vbn p-acp, r-crq vbds xx p-acp png11, cc-acp pn31 vbds p-acp np1 np1 (cc av pn31 vbds d pp-f d n2, p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vbds vvd;) cc-acp cs d vhd vbn p-acp po11 pns31 vvd pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn n1, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
199 but being that it was not there he passed sentence of Premunire, then I stood up and told him that he had said to my Counsel, that I might have a Writ of Errour to reverse it, he said I should have what the Law would afford me, but being that it was not there he passed sentence of Premunire, then I stood up and told him that he had said to my Counsel, that I might have a Writ of Error to reverse it, he said I should have what the Law would afford me, cc-acp vbg d pn31 vbds xx a-acp pns31 vvd n1 pp-f n1, cs pns11 vvd a-acp cc vvd pno31 cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp po11 n1, cst pns11 vmd vhi dt vvn pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, pns31 vvd pns11 vmd vhi r-crq dt n1 vmd vvi pno11, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
200 so I said the Lord forgive thee for what thou hast done, and this Law was made for Popish Recusants, so I said the Lord forgive thee for what thou hast done, and this Law was made for Popish Recusants, av pns11 vvd dt n1 vvb pno21 p-acp r-crq pns21 vh2 vdn, cc d n1 vbds vvn p-acp j n2, (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
201 but ye pass sentence but on few of them. Margaret Fell. but you pass sentence but on few of them. Margaret Fell. cc-acp pn22 vvb n1 cc-acp p-acp d pp-f pno32. np1 vvd. (2) part (DIV1) 94 Image 5
202 The last Assizes holden at Lancaster the 29th of the 6th Moneth 1664. I George Fox being called before the Judge, was put amongst the Fellons and Murtherers, The last Assizes held At Lancaster the 29th of the 6th Monn 1664. I George Fox being called before the Judge, was put among the Felons and Murderers, dt ord n2 vvn p-acp np1 dt ord pp-f dt ord n1 crd pns11 np1 n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2, (3) part (DIV1) 95 Image 5
203 and there stood amongst them above two hours, the people, and the Justices, and Judge gazing upon me; and there stood among them above two hours, the people, and the Justices, and Judge gazing upon me; cc a-acp vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp crd n2, dt n1, cc dt n2, cc vvb vvg p-acp pno11; (3) part (DIV1) 96 Image 5
204 and there they tryed many things before the Judge, and they called me to the Bar, and there they tried many things before the Judge, and they called me to the Bar, cc a-acp pns32 vvd d n2 p-acp dt n1, cc pns32 vvd pno11 p-acp dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 96 Image 5
205 and then the Judge causted me to be brought, and he then caused the Jury to be called, and then the Judge causted me to be brought, and he then caused the Jury to be called, cc av dt n1 vvd pno11 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pns31 av vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) part (DIV1) 96 Image 5
206 and then he askt the Justices whether they had tendered me the Oath at the Sessions, and then he asked the Justices whither they had tendered me the Oath At the Sessions, cc av pns31 vvd dt n2 cs pns32 vhd vvn pno11 dt n1 p-acp dt n2, (3) part (DIV1) 96 Image 5
207 and they said they had, and the Judge caused the book to be given to the Justices for them to swear, they tendered me the Oath according to the indictment, and they said they had, and the Judge caused the book to be given to the Justices for them to swear, they tendered me the Oath according to the indictment, cc pns32 vvd pns32 vhd, cc dt n1 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi, pns32 vvd pno11 dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 96 Image 5
208 and some of them would have refused, and the Judge said he would do it to take away occasion, that there might be no occasion; and Some of them would have refused, and the Judge said he would do it to take away occasion, that there might be no occasion; cc d pp-f pno32 vmd vhi vvn, cc dt n1 vvd pns31 vmd vdi pn31 pc-acp vvi av n1, cst a-acp vmd vbi dx n1; (3) part (DIV1) 96 Image 5
209 and when the Justices and Jury was sworn, the Judge askt me whether I had not refused to take the Oath the last Assize, and when the Justices and Jury was sworn, the Judge asked me whither I had not refused to take the Oath the last Assize, cc c-crq dt n2 cc n1 vbds vvn, dt n1 vvd pno11 cs pns11 vhd xx vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt ord n1, (3) part (DIV1) 96 Image 5
210 and I said I never took an Oath in my life, and Christ the Saviour and Judge of the world saith swear not at all; and I said I never took an Oath in my life, and christ the Saviour and Judge of the world Says swear not At all; cc pns11 vvd pns11 av-x vvd dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, cc np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz vvb xx p-acp d; (3) part (DIV1) 96 Image 5
211 and the Judge askt me whether or no I had not refused to take the Oath the last Assizes, and the Judge asked me whither or no I had not refused to take the Oath the last Assizes, cc dt n1 vvd pno11 c-crq cc av-dx pns11 vhd xx vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt ord n2, (3) part (DIV1) 96 Image 5
212 and I answered, the words that I said to them was, That if they could prove either Priest, and I answered, the words that I said to them was, That if they could prove either Priest, cc pns11 vvd, dt n2 cst pns11 vvd p-acp pno32 vbds, cst cs pns32 vmd vvi d n1, (3) part (DIV1) 96 Image 5
213 or Teacher, or Justices, that after Christ and the Apostles had forbidden swearing, that afterwards they commanded that men should swear, I would swear. or Teacher, or Justices, that After christ and the Apostles had forbidden swearing, that afterwards they commanded that men should swear, I would swear. cc n1, cc n2, cst p-acp np1 cc dt n2 vhd vvn vvg, cst av pns32 vvd d n2 vmd vvi, pns11 vmd vvi. (3) part (DIV1) 96 Image 5
214 The Judge said he was not at that time to dispute whether it was lawful to swear, The Judge said he was not At that time to dispute whither it was lawful to swear, dt n1 vvd pns31 vbds xx p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi cs pn31 vbds j pc-acp vvi, (3) part (DIV1) 97 Image 5
215 but to enquire whether or no I did refuse to take the Oath. but to inquire whither or no I did refuse to take the Oath. cc-acp pc-acp vvi c-crq cc av-dx pns11 vdd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1. (3) part (DIV1) 97 Image 5
216 Georg. Those things as concernining plotting and the Popes forreign powers, &c. Contained in that Oath I utterly deny. George Those things as concernining plotting and the Popes foreign Powers, etc. Contained in that Oath I utterly deny. np1 d n2 p-acp j-vvg vvg cc dt ng1 j n2, av j-vvn p-acp d n1 pns11 av-j vvb. (3) part (DIV1) 98 Image 5
217 The Judge. Said, I said well in that. The Judge. Said, I said well in that. dt n1. vvd, pns11 vvd av p-acp d. (3) part (DIV1) 99 Image 5
218 George. I said to them again as before, that if they could prove that after Christ and the Apostle forbad swearing, that again they commanded to swear, I would swear, George. I said to them again as before, that if they could prove that After christ and the Apostle forbade swearing, that again they commanded to swear, I would swear, np1. pns11 vvd p-acp pno32 av c-acp a-acp, cst cs pns32 vmd vvi cst p-acp np1 cc dt n1 vvd vvg, cst av pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmd vvi, (3) part (DIV1) 100 Image 5
219 but Christ and the Apostle commanded not to swear, therefore I should shew forth Christianity, for I am a Christian. but christ and the Apostle commanded not to swear, Therefore I should show forth Christianity, for I am a Christian. cc-acp np1 cc dt n1 vvd xx pc-acp vvi, av pns11 vmd vvi av np1, c-acp pns11 vbm dt njp. (3) part (DIV1) 100 Image 5
220 The Judge askt me again, whether I had denyed the Oath, what did I say? The Judge asked me again, whither I had denied the Oath, what did I say? dt n1 vvd pno11 av, cs pns11 vhd vvn dt n1, r-crq vdd pns11 vvi? (3) part (DIV1) 101 Image 5
221 George. What would thou have me to say, I have told thee before what I have said. George. What would thou have me to say, I have told thee before what I have said. np1. q-crq vmd pns21 vhi pno11 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn. (3) part (DIV1) 102 Image 5
222 The Judge askt me if I would have those men to swear that I had taken the Oath. The Judge asked me if I would have those men to swear that I had taken the Oath. dt n1 vvd pno11 cs pns11 vmd vhi d n2 pc-acp vvi cst pns11 vhd vvn dt n1. (3) part (DIV1) 103 Image 5
223 Geo. Would thou have those men to swear that I have refused to take the Oath, at which the Court burst out into laughter; Geo. Would thou have those men to swear that I have refused to take the Oath, At which the Court burst out into laughter; np1 vmd pns21 vhi d n2 pc-acp vvi cst pns11 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvd av p-acp n1; (3) part (DIV1) 104 Image 5
224 I asked them if this Court was a Play-house, where is Gravity, and Sobriety, for that did not become them, I asked them if this Court was a Playhouse, where is Gravity, and Sobriety, for that did not become them, pns11 vvd pno32 cs d n1 vbds dt n1, q-crq vbz n1, cc n1, c-acp cst vdd xx vvi pno32, (3) part (DIV1) 104 Image 5
225 and so the indictment being read, I told the Judge I had something to speak to it; and so the indictment being read, I told the Judge I had something to speak to it; cc av dt n1 vbg vvn, pns11 vvd dt n1 pns11 vhd pi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31; (3) part (DIV1) 104 Image 5
226 & I askt him whether all the Oath was not to be put into the indictment, & I asked him whither all the Oath was not to be put into the indictment, cc pns11 vvd pno31 cs d dt n1 vbds xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 104 Image 5
227 and he said yes, why then said I here is (pretended to be derived and his Heirs and Successours) left out, and he said yes, why then said I Here is (pretended to be derived and his Heirs and Successors) left out, cc pns31 vvd uh, q-crq av vvd pns11 av vbz (vvd pc-acp vbi vvn cc po31 n2 cc n2) vvd av, (3) part (DIV1) 104 Image 5
228 and I askt him whether the Oath was to be put to the Kings Subjects and he said yes. and I asked him whither the Oath was to be put to the Kings Subject's and he said yes. cc pns11 vvd pno31 cs dt n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt ng1 n2-jn cc pns31 vvd uh. (3) part (DIV1) 104 Image 5
229 I answered, why am not I put in as a Subject, but the word (Subject) left out of the indictment which is in the Oath, I answered, why am not I put in as a Subject, but the word (Subject) left out of the indictment which is in the Oath, pns11 vvd, q-crq vbm xx pns11 vvi p-acp p-acp dt j-jn, cc-acp dt n1 (j-jn) vvd av pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
230 and so makes it not the same Oath, Jury take notice of it, but the Judge said I must speak to the Jury, at which words the Judge read the Oath, and so makes it not the same Oath, Jury take notice of it, but the Judge said I must speak to the Jury, At which words the Judge read the Oath, cc av vvz pn31 xx dt d n1, n1 vvb n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp dt n1 vvd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq n2 dt n1 vvb dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
231 and found it was as I had said, so he stood up and said he could put the Oath to me, and found it was as I had said, so he stood up and said he could put the Oath to me, cc vvd pn31 vbds c-acp pns11 vhd vvn, av pns31 vvd a-acp cc vvd pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno11, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
232 or any man in the Court, and so they began to be disturbed in themselves also the Justices; or any man in the Court, and so they began to be disturbed in themselves also the Justices; cc d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av pns32 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp px32 av dt n2; (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
233 And there began to be a murmuring against the Clerks, and the Judge he got up and began to cover the errour, And there began to be a murmuring against the Clerks, and the Judge he god up and began to cover the error, cc pc-acp vvd pc-acp vbi dt j-vvg p-acp dt n2, cc dt n1 pns31 vvd a-acp cc vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
234 so I askt whether the last eleventh day of January the Sessions was kept at Lancaster, which they call Munday, so I asked whither the last eleventh day of January the Sessions was kept At Lancaster, which they call Munday, av pns11 vvd cs dt ord ord n1 pp-f np1 dt n2 vbds vvn p-acp np1, r-crq pns32 vvb np1, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
235 and whether or no the Sessions was not on that they call Tuesday the twelfth of January, all people take your Almanacks, and whither or not the Sessions was not on that they call Tuesday the twelfth of January, all people take your Almanacs, cc c-crq cc xx dt n2 vbds xx p-acp cst pns32 vvb np1 dt ord pp-f np1, d n1 vvb po22 n2, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
236 and see whether any Oath was tendred, G. F. the 11th of January, whether the Sessions was not upon the 12th and the Clerks and people lookt their Almanacks, and see whither any Oath was tendered, G. F. the 11th of January, whither the Sessions was not upon the 12th and the Clerks and people looked their Almanacs, cc vvb cs d n1 vbds vvn, np1 np1 dt ord pp-f np1, cs dt n2 vbds xx p-acp dt ord cc dt n2 cc n1 vvd po32 n2, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
237 and saw it was the 12th and the Judge askt whether the 11th was not the first of the Sessions, and saw it was the 12th and the Judge asked whither the 11th was not the First of the Sessions, cc vvd pn31 vbds dt ord cc dt n1 vvn cs dt ord vbds xx dt ord pp-f dt n2, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
238 and they answered there was but one day, and it was the 12th and the Judge said then it was a great mistake; and they answered there was but one day, and it was the 12th and the Judge said then it was a great mistake; cc pns32 vvd a-acp vbds p-acp crd n1, cc pn31 vbds dt ord cc dt n1 vvd av pn31 vbds dt j n1; (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
239 and then all the Justices was struck, and some of them could have found in their hearts to have gone off, and then all the Justices was struck, and Some of them could have found in their hearts to have gone off, cc cs d dt n2 vbds vvn, cc d pp-f pno32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
240 and said they had done it on purpose, and said what Clerk did it, and a great stir was amongst them. and said they had done it on purpose, and said what Clerk did it, and a great stir was among them. cc vvd pns32 vhd vdn pn31 p-acp n1, cc vvd r-crq n1 vdd pn31, cc dt j n1 vbds p-acp pno32. (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
241 and then I spoke to the Jury how that they could not bring me in guilty according to that indictment, and then I spoke to the Jury how that they could not bring me in guilty according to that indictment, cc av pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1 c-crq d pns32 vmd xx vvi pno11 p-acp j vvg p-acp d n1, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
242 and the Judge said I must not speak to the Jury, but he would speak to them, and the Judge said I must not speak to the Jury, but he would speak to them, cc dt n1 vvd pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
243 and said they might bring me in guilty I denying the Oath; and said they might bring me in guilty I denying the Oath; cc vvd pns32 vmd vvi pno11 p-acp j zz vvg dt n1; (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
244 then I said what should you do with a form then, and do not go according to it, then I said what should you do with a from then, and do not go according to it, av pns11 vvd r-crq vmd pn22 vdi p-acp dt n1 av, cc vdb xx vvi vvg p-acp pn31, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
245 then you may throw the form away, and then I told the Jury that it lay upon their Consciences as they would answer the Lord God before his Judgment-seat, then you may throw the from away, and then I told the Jury that it lay upon their Consciences as they would answer the Lord God before his Judgment seat, cs pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 av, cc av pns11 vvd dt n1 cst pn31 vvd p-acp po32 n2 c-acp pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
246 before whom all must be brought, and so the Judge spoke to me, and said he would hear me afterwards any reasons that I could alledge wherefore he should not give Judgment against me, before whom all must be brought, and so the Judge spoke to me, and said he would hear me afterwards any Reasons that I could allege Wherefore he should not give Judgement against me, p-acp ro-crq d vmb vbi vvn, cc av dt n1 vvd p-acp pno11, cc vvd pns31 vmd vvi pno11 av d n2 cst pns11 vmd vvi c-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi n1 p-acp pno11, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
247 and so he spoke to the Jury, and I bid him do me Justice and do Justice, and so he spoke to the Jury, and I bid him do me justice and do justice, cc av pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc pns11 vvb pno31 vdi pno11 n1 cc vdb n1, (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
248 and so the Jury brought in for the King guilty. And I told them then the Justices had forsworn themselves and the Jury both. and so the Jury brought in for the King guilty. And I told them then the Justices had forsworn themselves and the Jury both. cc av dt n1 vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 j. cc pns11 vvd pno32 av dt n2 vhd vvn px32 cc dt n1 av-d. (3) part (DIV1) 105 Image 5
249 and so they had small cause to laugh as they did a little before, and to say I was mad, and so they had small cause to laugh as they did a little before, and to say I was mad, cc av pns32 vhd j n1 pc-acp vvi c-acp pns32 vdd dt av-j a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi pns11 vbds j, (3) part (DIV1) 106 Image 5
250 and before I had brought forth my reasons I stood a little while, and the Judge said he cannot dispute, and before I had brought forth my Reasons I stood a little while, and the Judge said he cannot dispute, cc c-acp pns11 vhd vvn av po11 n2 pns11 vvd dt j n1, cc dt n1 vvd pns31 vmbx vvi, (3) part (DIV1) 106 Image 5
251 but then the people said he is too cunning for them all, after I had brought forth my reasons, but then the people said he is too cunning for them all, After I had brought forth my Reasons, cc-acp av dt n1 vvd pns31 vbz av j-jn p-acp pno32 d, c-acp pns11 vhd vvn av po11 n2, (3) part (DIV1) 106 Image 5
252 how contrary to their own indictment they had done and sworn, and brought me in guilty; how contrary to their own indictment they had done and sworn, and brought me in guilty; c-crq j-jn p-acp po32 d n1 pns32 vhd vdn cc vvn, cc vvd pno11 p-acp j; (3) part (DIV1) 106 Image 5
253 Oh the envy, and rage, and malice, that was among them against me and lightness, O the envy, and rage, and malice, that was among them against me and lightness, uh dt n1, cc n1, cc n1, cst vbds p-acp pno32 p-acp pno11 cc n1, (3) part (DIV1) 106 Image 5
254 but the Lord confounded it all, that abundance of it was slain, and so I told them I was no Lawyer, but the Lord confounded it all, that abundance of it was slave, and so I told them I was no Lawyer, cc-acp dt n1 vvd pn31 d, cst n1 pp-f pn31 vbds vvn, cc av pns11 vvd pno32 pns11 vbds dx n1, (3) part (DIV1) 106 Image 5
255 and the Judge said he would hear me what I could alledge before he did give Judgment, and the Judge said he would hear me what I could allege before he did give Judgement, cc dt n1 vvd pns31 vmd vvi pno11 r-crq pns11 vmd vvi c-acp pns31 vdd vvi n1, (3) part (DIV1) 106 Image 5
256 and so I cryed all people might see how they had forsworn themselves, and gone contrary to their own indictment, and so I cried all people might see how they had forsworn themselves, and gone contrary to their own indictment, cc av pns11 vvd d n1 vmd vvi c-crq pns32 vhd vvn px32, cc vvn j-jn p-acp po32 d n1, (3) part (DIV1) 106 Image 5
257 and so their envy and malice was wonderfully stopt, and so persently M. Fell was called, who had a great deal of good service amongst them, and so their envy and malice was wonderfully stopped, and so persently M. Fell was called, who had a great deal of good service among them, cc av po32 n1 cc n1 vbds av-j vvn, cc av av-j n1 vvd vbds vvn, r-crq vhd dt j n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32, (3) part (DIV1) 106 Image 5
258 and so the Court broke up near the second hour, many more words was spoken concerning the truth. and so the Court broke up near the second hour, many more words was spoken Concerning the truth. cc av dt n1 vvd a-acp av-j dt ord n1, d dc n2 vbds vvn vvg dt n1. (3) part (DIV1) 106 Image 5
259 And so in the afternoon we were brought up to have sentence passed upon us, And so in the afternoon we were brought up to have sentence passed upon us, cc av p-acp dt n1 pns12 vbdr vvn a-acp pc-acp vhi n1 vvn p-acp pno12, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
260 and so M. Fell desired that Judgment and sentence might be deferred till the next morning and we desired nothing but law and justice at his hands, and so M. Fell desired that Judgement and sentence might be deferred till the next morning and we desired nothing but law and Justice At his hands, cc av n1 j vvd cst n1 cc n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt ord n1 cc pns12 vvd pix cc-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n2, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
261 for thieves had mercy, and I desired the Judge to send some to see my prison being so bad, they would put no creature they had in it, it was so windy and rainy, for thieves had mercy, and I desired the Judge to send Some to see my prison being so bad, they would put no creature they had in it, it was so windy and rainy, c-acp n2 vhd n1, cc pns11 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vvi po11 n1 vbg av j, pns32 vmd vvi dx n1 pns32 vhd p-acp pn31, pn31 vbds av j cc j, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
262 and I told him that Colonel Kirby who was then on the Bench said I should be lockt up, and I told him that Colonel Kirby who was then on the Bench said I should be locked up, cc pns11 vvd pno31 d n1 np1 r-crq vbds av p-acp dt n1 vvd pns11 vmd vbi vvn a-acp, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
263 and no flesh alive should come at me, and most of the Gentry of the Country being gathered together, expecting to hear the sentence, and no Flesh alive should come At me, and most of the Gentry of the Country being gathered together, expecting to hear the sentence, cc dx n1 j vmd vvi p-acp pno11, cc ds pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbg vvn av, vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
264 but they were crost that time, so I was had away to my prison, and some Justices with Colonel Kirby went up to see it, but they were crossed that time, so I was had away to my prison, and Some Justices with Colonel Kirby went up to see it, cc-acp pns32 vbdr vvn cst n1, av pns11 vbds vhd av p-acp po11 n1, cc d n2 p-acp n1 np1 vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
265 and when they came up in it they durst scarcely go in it, it was so bad, rainy, and when they Come up in it they durst scarcely go in it, it was so bad, rainy, cc c-crq pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp pn31 pns32 vvd av-j vvi p-acp pn31, pn31 vbds av j, j, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
266 and windy, and the badness of the floor, and others that came up said it was a Jakes house, I being removed out of the prison which I was in formerly, and windy, and the badness of the floor, and Others that Come up said it was a Jakes house, I being removed out of the prison which I was in formerly, cc j, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n2-jn cst vvd a-acp vvd pn31 vbds dt n1 n1, pns11 vbg vvn av pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns11 vbds p-acp av-j, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
267 and so Col. Kirby said I should be removed from that place ere long, that I should be sent unto some fecurer place, and so Col. Kirby said I should be removed from that place ere long, that I should be sent unto Some fecurer place, cc av np1 np1 vvd pns11 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1 c-acp av-j, cst pns11 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d jc n1, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
268 for he spake to the Judge in the Court, saying, he knew that the Justices would joyn with him, for he spoke to the Judge in the Court, saying, he knew that the Justices would join with him, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg, pns31 vvd cst dt n2 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
269 but the Judge said after I have past sentence I will leave him to the Jaylor and how I was not a fit man to be converst with, none should converse with me, but the Judge said After I have passed sentence I will leave him to the Jailor and how I was not a fit man to be conversed with, none should converse with me, cc-acp dt n1 vvd c-acp pns11 vhb vvn n1 pns11 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc c-crq pns11 vbds xx dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, pix vmd vvi p-acp pno11, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
270 and all the noise amongst the people was that I should be Transported and so the next day towards the 11th hour we was called forth again to hear the sentence and judgement, and all the noise among the people was that I should be Transported and so the next day towards the 11th hour we was called forth again to hear the sentence and judgement, cc d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds cst pns11 vmd vbi vvn cc av dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vbds vvn av av pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
271 but M. Fell was called first before me to the Bar, and there was some Counsellours pleaded, but M. Fell was called First before me to the Bar, and there was Some Counsellors pleaded, cc-acp n1 vvd vbds vvn ord p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1, cc a-acp vbds d n2 vvn, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
272 and found many errours in her indectment, and so she was taken by, after the Judge had acknowledged them, and found many errors in her indectment, and so she was taken by, After the Judge had acknowledged them, cc vvd d n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc av pns31 vbds vvn p-acp, p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn pno32, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
273 and then the Judge askt what they could say to mine, and I was willing to let no man plead for me, and then the Judge asked what they could say to mine, and I was willing to let no man plead for me, cc av dt n1 vvd r-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp png11, cc pns11 vbds j pc-acp vvi dx n1 vvi p-acp pno11, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
274 but to speak to it my self and though M. Fell had some that pleaded for her, but to speak to it my self and though M. Fell had Some that pleaded for her, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 po11 n1 cc cs n1 j vhd d cst vvd p-acp pno31, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
275 yet she spoke as much her self as she would, and though they had the most envy against me, yet she spoke as much her self as she would, and though they had the most envy against me, av pns31 vvd p-acp d po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vmd, cc cs pns32 vhd dt av-ds n1 p-acp pno11, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
276 yet the most gross errours was found in mine, and before I came to the Bar I was moved to pray, that the Lord would confound their wickedness, yet the most gross errors was found in mine, and before I Come to the Bar I was moved to pray, that the Lord would confound their wickedness, av dt av-ds j n2 vbds vvn p-acp png11, cc c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1 pns11 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vmd vvi po32 n1, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
277 and envy, and set his truth over all, and exalt his seed; and envy, and Set his truth over all, and exalt his seed; cc n1, cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp d, cc vvi po31 n1; (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
278 the thundering voice answered I have glorified thee, and will glorifie thee again, and I was so filled full of glory, that my head and ears was filled full of it; the thundering voice answered I have glorified thee, and will Glorify thee again, and I was so filled full of glory, that my head and ears was filled full of it; dt j-vvg n1 vvd pns11 vhb vvn pno21, cc vmb vvi pno21 av, cc pns11 vbds av vvn j pp-f n1, cst po11 n1 cc n2 vbds vvn j pp-f pn31; (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
279 and that when the Trumpets sounded & the judges came up again, they all appeared as dead men under me, and that when the Trumpets sounded & the judges Come up again, they all appeared as dead men under me, cc cst c-crq dt n2 vvn cc dt n2 vvd a-acp av, pns32 d vvd p-acp j n2 p-acp pno11, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
280 and so when I was to answer to the errours of the indictment, seeing that all the Oath as he said himself was to be in, I told him there was many words of the Oath left out, which was (pretended to be derived, and so when I was to answer to the errors of the indictment, seeing that all the Oath as he said himself was to be in, I told him there was many words of the Oath left out, which was (pretended to be derived, cc av c-crq pns11 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg cst d dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvd px31 vbds pc-acp vbi p-acp, pns11 vvd pno31 a-acp vbds d n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd av, r-crq vbds (vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
281 and his Heirs and Successours) and I bid them look the Oath and look the indictment, and his Heirs and Successors) and I bid them look the Oath and look the indictment, cc po31 n2 cc n2) cc pns11 vvb pno32 vvi dt n1 cc vvb dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
282 and they might see it, aud they did, and found it according to my words; and they might see it, and they did, and found it according to my words; cc pns32 vmd vvi pn31, cc pns32 vdd, cc vvd pn31 vvg p-acp po11 n2; (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
283 and I askt them whether the last Assizes holden at Lancaster was in the 15th year of the King, which was the 10th day of March, and they said nay it was the 16th year; and I asked them whither the last Assizes held At Lancaster was in the 15th year of the King, which was the 10th day of March, and they said nay it was the 16th year; cc pns11 vvd pno32 cs dt ord n2 vvn p-acp np1 vbds p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbds dt ord n1 pp-f vvb, cc pns32 vvd uh-x pn31 vbds dt ord n1; (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
284 then said I look your indictment, and see whether or no it is not the 15th year, then said I look your indictment, and see whither or no it is not the 15th year, av vvd pns11 vvb po22 n1, cc vvb c-crq cc av-dx pn31 vbz xx dt ord n1, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
285 and then they were all of a fret both Judge and Justices, for it was the 15th in the indictment; and then they were all of a fret both Judge and Justices, for it was the 15th in the indictment; cc av pns32 vbdr d pp-f dt n1 d n1 cc n2, c-acp pn31 vbds dt ord p-acp dt n1; (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
286 then the Judge bid them look whether M. Fells was so or no, and it was not so: then the Judge bid them look whither M. Fells was so or no, and it was not so: av dt n1 vvb pno32 vvi cs n1 vvz vbds av cc uh-dx, cc pn31 vbds xx av: (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
287 I told them I had something else to speak concerning the indictment, but they said nay, I had spoken enough, I told them I had something Else to speak Concerning the indictment, but they said nay, I had spoken enough, pns11 vvd pno32 pns11 vhd pi av pc-acp vvi vvg dt n1, cc-acp pns32 vvd uh-x, pns11 vhd vvn av-d, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
288 so the indictment was thrown out, so I told them that they had small cause to laugh as they had done a little before, so the indictment was thrown out, so I told them that they had small cause to laugh as they had done a little before, av dt n1 vbds vvn av, av pns11 vvd pno32 cst pns32 vhd j n1 pc-acp vvi c-acp pns32 vhd vdn dt av-j a-acp, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
289 for they might see how the Justices and the Jury was sorsworn men, and so I bid him do me justice, for they might see how the Justices and the Jury was sorsworn men, and so I bid him do me Justice, c-acp pns32 vmd vvi c-crq dt n2 cc dt n1 vbds vvn n2, cc av pns11 vvb pno31 vdi pno11 n1, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
290 and he said I should have law, and the Judge said I was clear from all the former, and he said I should have law, and the Judge said I was clear from all the former, cc pns31 vvd pns11 vmd vhi n1, cc dt n1 vvd pns11 vbds j p-acp d dt j, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
291 and he started up in a rage and said but he would proffer the Oath to me again; and he started up in a rage and said but he would proffer the Oath to me again; cc pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc vvd p-acp pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno11 av; (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
292 I told him they had example enough for swearers and false swearers, both Justices and Jury yesterday before their faces, I told him they had Exampl enough for swearers and false swearers, both Justices and Jury yesterday before their faces, pns11 vvd pno31 pns32 vhd n1 av-d p-acp n2 cc j n2, d n2 cc n1 av-an p-acp po32 n2, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
293 for I saw before mine eyes both Justices and Jury had forsworn themselves, who heard the indictment, for I saw before mine eyes both Justices and Jury had forsworn themselves, who herd the indictment, c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp po11 n2 d n2 cc n1 vhd vvn px32, r-crq vvd dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
294 and so he askt me whether I would take the Oath, I bid him do me justice for my false imprisonment all this while. and so he asked me whither I would take the Oath, I bid him do me Justice for my false imprisonment all this while. cc av pns31 vvd pno11 cs pns11 vmd vvi dt n1, pns11 vvb pno31 vdi pno11 n1 p-acp po11 j n1 d d n1. (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
295 for what had I been prisoner all this while for, for I ought to be at liberty, for what had I been prisoner all this while for, for I ought to be At liberty, p-acp r-crq vhd pns11 vbn n1 d d n1 p-acp, c-acp pns11 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
296 then he said I was at liberty, but I will put the Oath to you again: then he said I was At liberty, but I will put the Oath to you again: cs pns31 vvd pns11 vbds p-acp n1, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pn22 av: (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
297 Then I turned me about, and cryed all people take notice this is a snare, Then I turned me about, and cried all people take notice this is a snare, av pns11 vvd pno11 a-acp, cc vvd d n1 vvb n1 d vbz dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
298 and all was mighty quiet, and all people was struck and astonisht, and he caused the Grand-Jury to be called, and all was mighty quiet, and all people was struck and astonished, and he caused the Grand-Jury to be called, cc d vbds j n-jn, cc d n1 vbds vvn cc vvn, cc pns31 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
299 for he had called them before when I was there, when he saw they would be overthrown, for he had called them before when I was there, when he saw they would be overthrown, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno32 a-acp c-crq pns11 vbds a-acp, c-crq pns31 vvd pns32 vmd vbi vvn, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
300 and the Jury would fain have been dismist, but he told them he could not dismiss them, and the Jury would fain have been dismissed, but he told them he could not dismiss them, cc dt n1 vmd av-j vhi vbn vvn, cc-acp pns31 vvd pno32 pns31 vmd xx vvi pno32, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
301 for he had business for them, and they might be ready when he called them, and I felt his intent, that if I was freed he would come on again, for he had business for them, and they might be ready when he called them, and I felt his intent, that if I was freed he would come on again, c-acp pns31 vhd n1 p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vmd vbi j c-crq pns31 vvd pno32, cc pns11 vvd po31 n1, cst cs pns11 vbds vvn pns31 vmd vvi p-acp av, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
302 so I lookt him in the face, and he was judged in himself, for he saw that I saw him, so I looked him in the face, and he was judged in himself, for he saw that I saw him, av pns11 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vbds vvn p-acp px31, c-acp pns31 vvd cst pns11 vvd pno31, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
303 so he caused the Oath to be read to me again, and caused the Jury to be called, so he caused the Oath to be read to me again, and caused the Jury to be called, av pns31 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno11 av, cc vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
304 and then when the Oath was read he askt me whether I would take the Oath or no, and then when the Oath was read he asked me whither I would take the Oath or no, cc av c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn pns31 vvd pno11 cs pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 cc uh-dx, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
305 and the Jury standing by, I told him I never took Oath in my life, and the Jury standing by, I told him I never took Oath in my life, cc dt n1 vvg p-acp, pns11 vvd pno31 pns11 av-x vvd n1 p-acp po11 n1, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
306 and he bid them give me the book and I bid them give it me in my hand and I opened it, and he bid them give me the book and I bid them give it me in my hand and I opened it, cc pns31 vvd pno32 vvi pno11 dt n1 cc pns11 vvb pno32 vvi pn31 pno11 p-acp po11 n1 cc pns11 vvd pn31, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
307 and he bid me swear, and I told him the book bid swear not at all, again he bid me swear, and he bid me swear, and I told him the book bid swear not At all, again he bid me swear, cc pns31 vvb pno11 vvi, cc pns11 vvd pno31 dt n1 vvb vvb xx p-acp d, av pns31 vvb pno11 vvi, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
308 and I told him the book said I should not swear, and held it open to them, and I told him the book said I should not swear, and held it open to them, cc pns11 vvd pno31 dt n1 vvd pns11 vmd xx vvi, cc vvd pn31 j p-acp pno32, (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
309 and said by the book I would prove that men should not swear. and said by the book I would prove that men should not swear. cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pns11 vmd vvi d n2 vmd xx vvi. (3) part (DIV1) 107 Image 5
310 And if they would prove after Christ and the Apostle had forbidden swearing, that afterwards they commanded to swear, And if they would prove After christ and the Apostle had forbidden swearing, that afterwards they commanded to swear, cc cs pns32 vmd vvi p-acp np1 cc dt n1 vhd vvn vvg, cst av pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi, (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
311 then I would swear, for I was a man of a tender Conscience; then I would swear, for I was a man of a tender Conscience; cs pns11 vmd vvi, c-acp pns11 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
312 and if they had any sense of a tender Conscience they would consider this, and the Judge askt me whether I would take the Oath, and if they had any sense of a tender Conscience they would Consider this, and the Judge asked me whither I would take the Oath, cc cs pns32 vhd d n1 pp-f dt j n1 pns32 vmd vvi d, cc dt n1 vvd pno11 cs pns11 vmd vvi dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
313 and bid them give me the book again, I told them ye give me the book to swear, and bid them give me the book again, I told them you give me the book to swear, cc vvb pno32 vvi pno11 dt n1 av, pns11 vvd pno32 pn22 vvb pno11 dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
314 and the book saith I should not swear at all; and the book Says I should not swear At all; cc dt n1 vvz pns11 vmd xx vvi p-acp d; (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
315 and so you may prison the book, the Judge said he would imprison George Fox, I answered nay, you may prison the book, which saith swear not at all, and so you may prison the book, the Judge said he would imprison George Fox, I answered nay, you may prison the book, which Says swear not At all, cc av pn22 vmb n1 dt n1, dt n1 vvd pns31 vmd vvi np1 n1, pns11 vvd uh, pn22 vmb n1 dt n1, r-crq vvz vvb xx p-acp d, (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
316 and the Sheriff and the Judge said the Angel swore in the Revelations, I answered, I bring forth my first begotten Son into the world saith God, let all the Angels in heaven worship him, who saith swear not at all, and the Sheriff and the Judge said the Angel swore in the Revelations, I answered, I bring forth my First begotten Son into the world Says God, let all the Angels in heaven worship him, who Says swear not At all, cc dt n1 cc dt n1 vvd dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n2, pns11 vvd, pns11 vvb av po11 ord vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz np1, vvb d dt n2 p-acp n1 vvb pno31, r-crq vvz vvb xx p-acp d, (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
317 and the Judge said often he would not dispute, and so then I spoke much to the Jury how that it was for Christs sake, that which I did; and the Judge said often he would not dispute, and so then I spoke much to the Jury how that it was for Christ sake, that which I did; cc dt n1 vvd av pns31 vmd xx vvi, cc av av pns11 vvd d p-acp dt n1 c-crq d pn31 vbds p-acp npg1 n1, cst r-crq pns11 vdd; (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
318 and therefore none of them to act contrary to that of God in their Consciences, and Therefore none of them to act contrary to that of God in their Consciences, cc av pix pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp d pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
319 for before his Judgment-seat they must all be brought, and for all those things contained in the Oath, for before his Judgment seat they must all be brought, and for all those things contained in the Oath, c-acp p-acp po31 n1 pns32 vmb d vbi vvn, cc p-acp d d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
320 as plots and persecuting about Religion, and the Popes power, &c. I denyed them in my heart, as plots and persecuting about Religion, and the Popes power, etc. I denied them in my heart, c-acp n2 cc vvg p-acp n1, cc dt ng1 n1, av pns11 vvd pno32 p-acp po11 n1, (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
321 and I am a Christian, and shall shew forth Christianity this day, and it is for Christs sake that I stand for it is Lotish shabim be Coldabor, and they all gazed, and I am a Christian, and shall show forth Christianity this day, and it is for Christ sake that I stand for it is Lotish shabim be Coldabor, and they all gazed, cc pns11 vbm dt njp, cc vmb vvi av np1 d n1, cc pn31 vbz p-acp npg1 n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp pn31 vbz j n1 vbb n1, cc pns32 d vvd, (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
322 and there was a great calm, and they took me away, but there was many more words both to the Jury and to them. and there was a great Cam, and they took me away, but there was many more words both to the Jury and to them. cc a-acp vbds dt j n-jn, cc pns32 vvd pno11 av, cc-acp pc-acp vbds d av-dc n2 av-d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp pno32. (3) part (DIV1) 108 Image 5
323 Then in the afternoon we was called again, where I stood among the thieves a pretty while with my Hat on, at the last the Goaler took it off, Then in the afternoon we was called again, where I stood among the thieves a pretty while with my Hat on, At the last the Goalkeeper took it off, av p-acp dt n1 pns12 vbds vvn av, c-crq pns11 vvd p-acp dt n2 dt j n1 p-acp po11 n1 a-acp, p-acp dt ord dt n1 vvd pn31 a-acp, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
324 and when I was called to the Bar the Jury brought in guilty for the King, and when I was called to the Bar the Jury brought in guilty for the King, cc c-crq pns11 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vvn p-acp j c-acp dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
325 and the Judge askt me what I could say for my self. and the Judge asked me what I could say for my self. cc dt n1 vvd pno11 r-crq pns11 vmd vvi p-acp po11 n1. (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
326 I bid them read the indictment, I would not answer to that I did not hear, I bid them read the indictment, I would not answer to that I did not hear, pns11 vvb pno32 vvi dt n1, pns11 vmd xx vvi p-acp cst pns11 vdd xx vvi, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
327 and as they read, the Judge bid them take heed it was not false again, and as they read, the Judge bid them take heed it was not false again, cc c-acp pns32 vvb, dt n1 vvb pno32 vvi n1 pn31 vbds xx j av, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
328 and they read it so amazedly, that when they spoke to me I did scarcely understand what they said, and they read it so amazedly, that when they spoke to me I did scarcely understand what they said, cc pns32 vvb pn31 av av-vvn, cst c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pno11 pns11 vdd av-j vvi r-crq pns32 vvd, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
329 and the Judge askt me what I would plead, I told them I desired to have a Copy of that indictment, and the Judge asked me what I would plead, I told them I desired to have a Copy of that indictment, cc dt n1 vvd pno11 r-crq pns11 vmd vvi, pns11 vvd pno32 pns11 vvd pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f d n1, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
330 and to have some time to answer to it, for the last I had but lately, and to have Some time to answer to it, for the last I had but lately, cc pc-acp vhi d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, p-acp dt ord pns11 vhd cc-acp av-j, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
331 and never heard it read but once, and then in the Court, and so the Judge askt me what time I would have, and never herd it read but once, and then in the Court, and so the Judge asked me what time I would have, cc av-x vvd pn31 vvn cc-acp a-acp, cc av p-acp dt n1, cc av dt n1 vvd pno11 r-crq n1 pns11 vmd vhi, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
332 and I said till the next Assizes, and the Judge said I should, then he askt again what I would plead, I told him I was not guilty at all of denying Swearing, Swearing obstinately and wilfully, and I said till the next Assizes, and the Judge said I should, then he asked again what I would plead, I told him I was not guilty At all of denying Swearing, Swearing obstinately and wilfully, cc pns11 vvd p-acp dt ord n2, cc dt n1 vvd pns11 vmd, cs pns31 vvd av r-crq pns11 vmd vvi, pns11 vvd pno31 pns11 vbds xx j p-acp d pp-f vvg vvg, vvg av-j cc av-j, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
333 and those things contained in the Oath as Jesuitical plots, and forreign powers, &c. I utterly denyed them, and those things contained in the Oath as Jesuitical plots, and foreign Powers, etc. I utterly denied them, cc d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 c-acp j n2, cc j n2, av pns11 av-j vvd pno32, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
334 and he said I said well in that, and the Judge said the King was sworn, the Parliament was sworn, and he said I said well in that, and the Judge said the King was sworn, the Parliament was sworn, cc pns31 vvd pns11 vvd av p-acp d, cc dt n1 vvd dt n1 vbds vvn, dt n1 vbds vvn, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
335 and the Justices and he was sworn, and the law was upheld by Oaths; and the Justices and he was sworn, and the law was upheld by Oaths; cc dt n2 cc pns31 vbds vvn, cc dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp n2; (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
336 I told them they had sufficient experience of mens swearing, had not the Justices and Jury forsworn themselves, I told them they had sufficient experience of men's swearing, had not the Justices and Jury forsworn themselves, pns11 vvd pno32 pns32 vhd j n1 pp-f ng2 n-vvg, vhd xx dt n2 cc n1 vvn px32, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
337 and had they not read the book of Martyrs, how many of the Martyrs suffered because they could not swear, both in the ten persecutions, and had they not read the book of Martyrs, how many of the Martyrs suffered Because they could not swear, both in the ten persecutions, cc vhd pns32 xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, c-crq d pp-f dt n2 vvn c-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi, av-d p-acp dt crd n2, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
338 and in Bonners days, and the Judge said I would the Laws were otherwise, then I said our yea is yea, and in Bonners days, and the Judge said I would the Laws were otherwise, then I said our yea is yea, cc p-acp n2 n2, cc dt n1 vvd pns11 vmd dt n2 vbdr av, cs pns11 vvd po12 uh vbz uh, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
339 and our nay nay all along; and our nay nay all along; cc po12 uh-x uh d a-acp; (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
340 and if we transgress our yea and nay let us suffer as they do that do break an Oath, and if we transgress our yea and nay let us suffer as they do that do break an Oath, cc cs pns12 vvb po12 uh cc uh vvb pno12 vvi c-acp pns32 vdb cst vdb vvi dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
341 and so to deny swearing is not a new thing in obedience to Christs command, and I said this we had sent to the King who said it was reasonable, and so to deny swearing is not a new thing in Obedience to Christ command, and I said this we had sent to the King who said it was reasonable, cc av pc-acp vvi vvg vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc pns11 vvd d zz vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvd pn31 vbds j, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
342 and so after several more words I was had away to my Chamber being (as I was before) to answer to the indictment, and so After several more words I was had away to my Chamber being (as I was before) to answer to the indictment, cc av p-acp j dc n2 pns11 vbds vhd av p-acp po11 n1 vbg (c-acp pns11 vbds a-acp) pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
343 and so the truth and power of the Lord God was glorious over all, and many spirits was crost grievously in their envy and malice. and so the truth and power of the Lord God was glorious over all, and many spirits was crossed grievously in their envy and malice. cc av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vbds j p-acp d, cc d n2 vbds vvn av-j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (3) part (DIV1) 109 Image 5
344 There was many things spoken both to Judge, Jury; and People, which were too large to mention. There was many things spoken both to Judge, Jury; and People, which were too large to mention. a-acp vbds d n2 vvn av-d pc-acp vvi, n1; cc n1, r-crq vbdr av j pc-acp vvi. (3) part (DIV1) 110 Image 5
345 And so the Judge told Margaret Fell her Sentence, and I lie upon a new indictment. G. F. And so the Judge told Margaret Fell her Sentence, and I lie upon a new indictment. G. F. cc av dt n1 vvd np1 vvd po31 n1, cc pns11 vvb p-acp dt j n1. np1 np1 (3) part (DIV1) 111 Image 5
346 Something in Answer to Bishop Lancelot Andrews Sermon concerning Swearing, being one of his Sermons upon the Third Commandment, the place that he trea•s upon is in Jer. the 4th the words are these: Something in Answer to Bishop Lancelot Andrews Sermon Concerning Swearing, being one of his Sermons upon the Third Commandment, the place that he trea•s upon is in Jer. the 4th the words Are these: np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 np1 np1 n1 vvg vvg, vbg crd pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 cst pns31 vbds p-acp vbz p-acp np1 dt ord dt n2 vbr d: (4) part (DIV1) 112 Image 5
347 And thou shalt swear the Lord liveth in Truth, in Judgment, and Righteousness. ANd further, to prove the lawfulness of swearing, he brings Deut. 6.13. Isa. 45.23. — Psal. 63. and last ver. and how Abraham sware. Gen. 21.24. and Isack sware, Gen. 26.31. and Jacob sware. 31.33. and Abrahams servant sware, Gen. 21.24. and Gen. 24.3. & Numb 30.3. And thou shalt swear the Lord lives in Truth, in Judgement, and Righteousness. ANd further, to prove the lawfulness of swearing, he brings Deuteronomy 6.13. Isaiah 45.23. — Psalm 63. and last for. and how Abraham sware. Gen. 21.24. and Isaac sware, Gen. 26.31. and Jacob sware. 31.33. and Abrahams servant sware, Gen. 21.24. and Gen. 24.3. & Numb 30.3. cc pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc n1. cc jc, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg, pns31 vvz np1 crd. np1 crd. — np1 crd cc ord p-acp. cc q-crq np1 vvd. np1 crd. cc np1 vvd, np1 crd. cc np1 vvd. crd. cc npg1 n1 vvd, np1 crd. cc np1 crd. cc j crd. (4) part (DIV1) 112 Image 5
348 Which saith he, an Oath is to the lifting up of a burthen as to the entring of a Bond. Which Says he, an Oath is to the lifting up of a burden as to the entering of a Bond. r-crq vvz pns31, dt n1 vbz p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 (4) part (DIV1) 113 Image 5
349 First, He saith an Oath is to be used in solemn matters, and he brings these Scriptures following out of the Old Testament to prove it, Psal. 144.8. Numb. 30.3. Psal. 119.106. Psal. 15.15. Chron. 2.36,9. Ezek. 17.12. Psal. 110.4. Psal. 89.35. Kings 1.22,16. Lev. 5.1.1 Chron. 15.15. Gen. 24.3 & 47.29. First, He Says an Oath is to be used in solemn matters, and he brings these Scriptures following out of the Old Testament to prove it, Psalm 144.8. Numb. 30.3. Psalm 119.106. Psalm 15.15. Chronicles 2.36,9. Ezekiel 17.12. Psalm 110.4. Psalm 89.35. Kings 1.22,16. Lev. 5.1.1 Chronicles 15.15. Gen. 24.3 & 47.29. ord, pns31 vvz dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2, cc pns31 vvz d n2 vvg av pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, np1 crd. j. crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. n2 crd. np1 crd np1 crd. np1 crd cc crd. (4) part (DIV1) 114 Image 5
350 Secondly, For the nature of an Oath he quotes 119. Psal. 9 ver. & Numb. 10. and last ver. Secondly, For the nature of an Oath he quotes 119. Psalm 9 ver. & Numb. 10. and last for. ord, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvz crd np1 crd fw-la. cc j. crd cc ord p-acp. (4) part (DIV1) 115 Image 5
351 Thirdly, He speaks of the manner of an Oath, and produceth for Confirmation these Scriptures following, Deut. 12.8. Numk. 5.18 Dan. 12.7. Rev. 10.5. Kings 1.8,31. Exod. 22.8. — Neh. 5.12. Numb. 5.19 Prov. 29.24. Judg. 17.2. Lev. 5.1. Sam. 1.3,27. Kings 1.22,16. Gen. 25.33. Kings 1.1.43. Jer. 18.8. Thirdly, He speaks of the manner of an Oath, and Produceth for Confirmation these Scriptures following, Deuteronomy 12.8. Numk. 5.18 Dan. 12.7. Rev. 10.5. Kings 1.8,31. Exod 22.8. — Neh 5.12. Numb. 5.19 Curae 29.24. Judges 17.2. Lev. 5.1. Sam. 1.3,27. Kings 1.22,16. Gen. 25.33. Kings 1.1.43. Jer. 18.8. ord, pns31 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz p-acp n1 d n2 vvg, np1 crd. np1. crd np1 crd. n1 crd. n2 crd. np1 crd. — np1 crd. j. crd np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. n2 crd. np1 crd. n2 crd. np1 crd. (4) part (DIV1) 116 Image 5
352 First, As for all the above mentioned Scriptures which he hath quoted in the time of the Law, First, As for all the above mentioned Scriptures which he hath quoted in the time of the Law, ord, c-acp p-acp d dt a-acp vvn n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
353 and before the Law, and the Angels swearing in the Revelations, do not prove that Christians may swear; and before the Law, and the Angels swearing in the Revelations, do not prove that Christians may swear; cc p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n2, vdb xx vvi cst np1 vmb vvi; (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
354 and we do grant ye the time before the Law men did swear, and also the Angel swore, But Christ is come the first begotten whom God hath brought forth into the world, and saith, Let all the Angels worship him; and we do grant you the time before the Law men did swear, and also the Angel swore, But christ is come the First begotten whom God hath brought forth into the world, and Says, Let all the Angels worship him; cc pns12 vdb vvi pn22 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n2 vdd vvi, cc av dt n1 vvd, p-acp np1 vbz vvn dt ord vvd r-crq np1 vhz vvn av p-acp dt n1, cc vvz, vvb d dt n2 vvb pno31; (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
355 And this is my beloved Son hear ye him saith God: And this is my Beloved Son hear you him Says God: cc d vbz po11 j-vvn n1 vvb pn22 pno31 vvz np1: (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
356 And Christ saith how that in the old time men was to perform their Oaths to the Lord, these were their true oaths which they were to perform and they were not to swear falsly, And christ Says how that in the old time men was to perform their Oaths to the Lord, these were their true Oaths which they were to perform and they were not to swear falsely, cc np1 vvz q-crq d p-acp dt j n1 n2 vbds pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, d vbdr po32 j n2 r-crq pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi cc pns32 vbdr xx pc-acp vvi av-j, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
357 but to perform their Oath to the Lord; but to perform their Oath to the Lord; cc-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
358 so here Christ in his Doctrine lets them see the false oaths and the true oaths in the old time, so Here christ in his Doctrine lets them see the false Oaths and the true Oaths in the old time, av av np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz pno32 vvi dt j n2 cc dt j n2 p-acp dt j n1, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
359 and that was the true oath to swear by the Lord, and to swear the Lord liveth: And every tongue should swear, and that was the true oath to swear by the Lord, and to swear the Lord lives: And every tongue should swear, cc cst vbds dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvz: cc d n1 vmd vvi, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
360 and Abraham, and Isaack, and Jacob, and Joseph, and the Prophets sware, but Christ is the end of the Prophets, and Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and Joseph, and the prophets sware, but christ is the end of the prophets, cc np1, cc np1, cc np1, cc np1, cc dt n2 vvd, cc-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
361 and doth fulfil the Law, & reigns over the house of Jacob, & Joseph, & before Abraham was, I am saith Christ; And so though they sware before the law and under the law, and does fulfil the Law, & reigns over the house of Jacob, & Joseph, & before Abraham was, I am Says christ; And so though they sware before the law and under the law, cc vdz vvi dt n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1, cc p-acp np1 vbds, pns11 vbm vvz np1; cc av cs pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
362 and the Angel in the Revelations sware, & the Angel that sware sware by the Lord as the oath was in the time of the Law, and the Angel in the Revelations sware, & the Angel that sware sware by the Lord as the oath was in the time of the Law, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvd, cc dt n1 cst vvd vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
363 and before the law, and this was the oath that Christ minds them on in his Doctrine here, that they were to perform to the Lord, and before the law, and this was the oath that christ minds them on in his Doctrine Here, that they were to perform to the Lord, cc p-acp dt n1, cc d vbds dt n1 cst np1 vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp po31 n1 av, cst pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
364 yet now mark his Doctrine, which he himself lays down and commands, But I say unto you now swear not at all, &c. Matthew 5.24. In the Hebrew language it is NONLATINALPHABET But let your Communication be yea, yea, nay, nay, whatsoever is more then these cometh of evil; yet now mark his Doctrine, which he himself lays down and commands, But I say unto you now swear not At all, etc. Matthew 5.24. In the Hebrew language it is But let your Communication be yea, yea, nay, nay, whatsoever is more then these comes of evil; av av vvi po31 n1, r-crq pns31 px31 vvz a-acp cc vvz, p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 av vvb xx p-acp d, av np1 crd. p-acp dt njp n1 pn31 vbz cc-acp vvb po22 n1 vbi uh, uh, uh, uh-x, r-crq vbz av-dc cs d vvz pp-f j-jn; (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
365 in the Hebrew its NONLATINALPHABET And further proof, see how Jamse lived in the same Doctrine and practice, in the Hebrew its And further proof, see how Jamse lived in the same Doctrine and practice, p-acp dt njp vbz cc jc n1, vvb c-crq vvi vvd p-acp dt d n1 cc n1, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
366 and held it forth to the 12 tribes which was the Jews, who had the oath of God, and held it forth to the 12 tribes which was the jews, who had the oath of God, cc vvd pn31 av p-acp dt crd n2 r-crq vbds dt np2, r-crq vhd dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
367 and was to swear in the time of the law; and was to swear in the time of the law; cc vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
368 see his general Epistle in the 5th Chap. and also speaking in the second Chapter of such as drove them before the Judgment-seat, see his general Epistle in the 5th Chap. and also speaking in the second Chapter of such as drove them before the Judgment seat, vvb po31 j n1 p-acp dt ord np1 cc av vvg p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d c-acp vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
369 but in the 5th Chapter this is his command above all things, My brethren swear not at all, but in the 5th Chapter this is his command above all things, My brothers swear not At all, cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1 d vbz po31 n1 p-acp d n2, po11 n2 vvb xx p-acp d, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
370 neither by heaven nor by the earth, in the Greek its NONLATINALPHABET This you may call creatures or made things: neither by heaven nor by the earth, in the Greek its This you may call creatures or made things: av-dx p-acp n1 ccx p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt jp po31 d pn22 vmb vvi n2 cc j-vvn n2: (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
371 But mark James goes further, and faith NONLATINALPHABET — nor by any other oath, but let your yea, be yea, and your nay, be nay, lest you fall into Condemnation, NONLATINALPHABET But mark James Goes further, and faith — nor by any other oath, but let your yea, be yea, and your nay, be nay, lest you fallen into Condemnation, cc-acp vvb np1 vvz av-jc, cc n1 — ccx p-acp d j-jn n1, cc-acp vvb po22 uh, vbb uh, cc po22 uh, vbb uh, cs pn22 vvb p-acp n1, (4) part (DIV1) 117 Image 5
372 Mark the danger now, and whether we have not ground enough in the fear of the Lord God to obey Christs commands and the Apostles Doctrines, Lest we fall into condemnation an• evil, we have set some words down in the Greek tongue, that those it most concerns may see the original, Mark the danger now, and whither we have not ground enough in the Fear of the Lord God to obey Christ commands and the Apostles Doctrines, Lest we fallen into condemnation an• evil, we have Set Some words down in the Greek tongue, that those it most concerns may see the original, vvb dt n1 av, cc cs pns12 vhb xx n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 cc dt n2 n2, cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1 n1 j-jn, pns12 vhb vvn d n2 a-acp p-acp dt jp n1, cst d pn31 av-ds vvz vmb vvi dt n-jn, (4) part (DIV1) 118 Image 5
373 but the Spirit is ours, and the commands of Christ, and the Apostles doctrine to be obeyed in what tongue soever it be written in, but the Spirit is ours, and the commands of christ, and the Apostles Doctrine to be obeyed in what tongue soever it be written in, cc-acp dt n1 vbz png12, cc dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp r-crq n1 av pn31 vbb vvn p-acp, (4) part (DIV1) 118 Image 5
374 but we would Query the thing with any, whether the Apostle James who wrote to Jews and not to Gentiles, did not write in the Hebrew tongue and not in Greek, but we would Query the thing with any, whither the Apostle James who wrote to jews and not to Gentiles, did not write in the Hebrew tongue and not in Greek, cc-acp pns12 vmd np1 dt n1 p-acp d, cs dt n1 np1 r-crq vvd p-acp np2 cc xx p-acp n2-j, vdd xx vvi p-acp dt njp n1 cc xx p-acp jp, (4) part (DIV1) 118 Image 5
375 and if so, then his words to them in this particular are NONLATINALPHABET the Pricks, Points, and if so, then his words to them in this particular Are the Pricks, Points, cc cs av, cs po31 n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp d j vbr dt n2, n2, (4) part (DIV1) 118 Image 5
376 and Accents, and the plain and naked interpretation of the Hebrew word we have left for them it most concerns to adde. and Accents, and the plain and naked Interpretation of the Hebrew word we have left for them it most concerns to add. cc n2, cc dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt njp n1 pns12 vhb vvn p-acp pno32 pn31 av-ds vvz pc-acp vvi. (4) part (DIV1) 118 Image 5
377 Secondly, As for all the Scriptures he brings against rash swearing, and false swearing, it would rejoyce our hearts to have the Priests do that, Secondly, As for all the Scriptures he brings against rash swearing, and false swearing, it would rejoice our hearts to have the Priests do that, ord, c-acp p-acp d dt n2 pns31 vvz p-acp j n-vvg, cc j n-vvg, pn31 vmd vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vhi dt n2 vdb d, (4) part (DIV1) 119 Image 5
378 and the Magistrates punish it for a couple of Railing Priests come the other day and sware before our faces lightly and vainly, and the Magistrates Punish it for a couple of Railing Priests come the other day and sware before our faces lightly and vainly, cc dt n2 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2 vvb dt j-jn n1 cc vvd p-acp po12 n2 av-j cc av-j, (4) part (DIV1) 119 Image 5
379 and justifyed it when they had done; and justified it when they had done; cc vvd pn31 c-crq pns32 vhd vdn; (4) part (DIV1) 119 Image 5
380 it would become Magistrates and them better if they did not suffer an oath to be heard in the Towns, it would become Magistrates and them better if they did not suffer an oath to be herd in the Towns, pn31 vmd vvi n2 cc pno32 vvi cs pns32 vdd xx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, (4) part (DIV1) 119 Image 5
381 or Markets, or Alehouses, or Streets, you that have power, not to suffer those things; or Markets, or Alehouses, or Streets, you that have power, not to suffer those things; cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, pn22 cst vhb n1, xx pc-acp vvi d n2; (4) part (DIV1) 119 Image 5
382 for you would have work enough to restrain such things, and such persons, and not to fall upon the innocent which in obedience to Christs commands and the Apostles doctrine cannot swear for Conscience sake: for you would have work enough to restrain such things, and such Persons, and not to fallen upon the innocent which in Obedience to Christ commands and the Apostles Doctrine cannot swear for Conscience sake: c-acp pn22 vmd vhi n1 av-d pc-acp vvi d n2, cc d n2, cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-jn r-crq p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n2 cc dt n2 n1 vmbx vvi p-acp n1 n1: (4) part (DIV1) 119 Image 5
383 For imprisoning such emboldens people to swear, and would it not be better for people, For imprisoning such emboldens people to swear, and would it not be better for people, c-acp vvg d vvz n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vmd pn31 xx vbi j p-acp n1, (4) part (DIV1) 119 Image 5
384 and would ye not shew forth more Christianity to keep to yea and to nay in all their Communications according to Christs commands and the Apostles doctrine. and would you not show forth more Christianity to keep to yea and to nay in all their Communications according to Christ commands and the Apostles Doctrine. cc vmd pn22 xx vvi av dc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp uh cc p-acp uh-x p-acp d po32 n2 vvg p-acp npg1 n2 cc dt n2 n1. (4) part (DIV1) 119 Image 5
385 Thirdly, There was Bond in the old time by oath, but Christ he looses from the Bonds and brings to peace and liberty, Thirdly, There was Bound in the old time by oath, but christ he looses from the Bonds and brings to peace and liberty, ord, pc-acp vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp np1 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 cc vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) part (DIV1) 120 Image 5
386 and makes free, and saith, swear not at all: And so though we be in outward Bonds, it is for Christ Jesus sake, and makes free, and Says, swear not At all: And so though we be in outward Bonds, it is for christ jesus sake, cc vvz j, cc vvz, vvb xx p-acp d: cc av cs pns12 vbb p-acp j n2, pn31 vbz p-acp np1 np1 n1, (4) part (DIV1) 120 Image 5
387 and the word of God is not bound. Fourthly, And though Moses sware in the time of the law, and Abrahams servants sware, and the word of God is not bound. Fourthly, And though Moses sware in the time of the law, and Abrahams Servants sware, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx vvn. ord, cc cs np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc npg1 n2 vvd, (4) part (DIV1) 120 Image 5
388 yet Christ the Son saith, swear not at all and we are to hear him in all things the great Prophet. yet christ the Son Says, swear not At all and we Are to hear him in all things the great Prophet. av np1 dt n1 vvz, vvb xx p-acp d cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2 dt j n1. (4) part (DIV1) 121 Image 5
389 Fifthly, And as for the ceremonies of the oaths, Christ is the substance of all ceremonies, that saith, swear not at all. Fifthly, And as for the ceremonies of the Oaths, christ is the substance of all ceremonies, that Says, swear not At all. ord, cc c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2, cst vvz, vvb xx p-acp d. (4) part (DIV1) 122 Image 5
390 Sixthly, And though David sware, he that David called Lord saith, swear not at all, and he is upon his Throne. Sixthly, And though David sware, he that David called Lord Says, swear not At all, and he is upon his Throne. j, cc cs np1 vvd, pns31 cst np1 vvn n1 vvz, vvb xx p-acp d, cc pns31 vbz p-acp po31 n1. (4) part (DIV1) 123 Image 5
391 Seventhly, And where he saith, thou shall swear by the Lord, and swear the Lord liveth, they were not to swear by them that were no Gods, Seventhly, And where he Says, thou shall swear by the Lord, and swear the Lord lives, they were not to swear by them that were no God's, crd, cc c-crq pns31 vvz, pns21 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 vvz, pns32 vbdr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst vbdr dx n2, (4) part (DIV1) 124 Image 5
392 nor creatures, nor by the earth, nor by heaven, or by the hand, or by Jerusalem; now what are the oaths that all Christendom swears, both Papists and Protestants? whether it be the oath that was amongst the Jews, nor creatures, nor by the earth, nor by heaven, or by the hand, or by Jerusalem; now what Are the Oaths that all Christendom swears, both Papists and Protestants? whither it be the oath that was among the jews, ccx n2, ccx p-acp dt n1, ccx p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp np1; av q-crq vbr dt n2 cst d np1 vvz, d njp2 cc n2? cs pn31 vbb dt n1 cst vbds p-acp dt np2, (4) part (DIV1) 124 Image 5
393 and whether or no they practise the oath that they do now, and whether or no is that ceremony now used, and whither or no they practise the oath that they do now, and whither or no is that ceremony now used, cc c-crq cc av-dx pns32 vvi dt n1 cst pns32 vdb av, cc c-crq cc av-dx vbz d n1 av vvn, (4) part (DIV1) 124 Image 5
394 if not, when did God alter it; if not, when did God altar it; cs xx, q-crq vdd np1 vvi pn31; (4) part (DIV1) 124 Image 5
395 where about in Scripture, and in what place of Scripture is it that he sets this way and ceremony of swearing in Christendom, both amongst Papists and Protestants, which is to swear by the book, where about in Scripture, and in what place of Scripture is it that he sets this Way and ceremony of swearing in Christendom, both among Papists and Protestants, which is to swear by the book, c-crq a-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz pn31 cst pns31 vvz d n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1, av-d p-acp njp2 cc n2, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 124 Image 5
396 and by the Evangelists? is this beyond the Jews swearing, by the City, or by Head, and by the Evangelists? is this beyond the jews swearing, by the city, or by Head, cc p-acp dt n2? vbz d p-acp dt np2 vvg, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1, (4) part (DIV1) 124 Image 5
397 or by the Temple which Christ forbid, and not only those oaths, but the oath of God, which the Jews was to swear by, Answer these things. or by the Temple which christ forbid, and not only those Oaths, but the oath of God, which the jews was to swear by, Answer these things. cc p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 vvb, cc xx av-j d n2, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq dt np2 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp, vvb d n2. (4) part (DIV1) 124 Image 5
398 Eightly, And as for Zedekiahs oath to Nebuchadnezar, and Josephs oath to Pharaoh, this was in the time that oaths were to be Performed amongst the Jews and Patriarchs, Eighth, And as for Zedekiah's oath to Nebuchadnezzar, and Josephs oath to Pharaoh, this was in the time that Oaths were to be Performed among the jews and Patriarchs, ord, cc c-acp p-acp njp2 n1 p-acp np1, cc np1 n1 p-acp np1, d vbds p-acp dt n1 cst n2 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt np2 cc n2, (4) part (DIV1) 125 Image 5
399 and what is this to Christs doctrine which forbids oaths, which oaths was before Christ came. and what is this to Christ Doctrine which forbids Oaths, which Oaths was before christ Come. cc r-crq vbz d p-acp npg1 n1 r-crq vvz n2, r-crq n2 vbds p-acp np1 vvd. (4) part (DIV1) 125 Image 5
400 9thly, And as for the oath of Supremacy & the other, it is to acknowledge the King of Eng. and Allegiance to him, which things hath been manifest and practised by us, 9thly, And as for the oath of Supremacy & the other, it is to acknowledge the King of Eng and Allegiance to him, which things hath been manifest and practised by us, j, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n-jn, pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq n2 vhz vbn j cc vvn p-acp pno12, (4) part (DIV1) 126 Image 5
401 but not by such as sware Allegiance to the Kings father, and swore the one way and the other way, but not by such as sware Allegiance to the Kings father, and swore the one Way and the other Way, cc-acp xx p-acp d c-acp vvd n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc vvd dt crd n1 cc dt j-jn n1, (4) part (DIV1) 126 Image 5
402 and hast not thou and many of you taken the oath against him, and such as have sworn one while for him, and another while against him; and hast not thou and many of you taken the oath against him, and such as have sworn one while for him, and Another while against him; cc vvb xx pns21 cc d pp-f pn22 vvn dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc d c-acp vhb vvn crd n1 p-acp pno31, cc j-jn n1 p-acp pno31; (4) part (DIV1) 126 Image 5
403 how are they in Allegiance to him that swears one way and another way? and cannot there be in truth and faithfulness Allegiance to the King without swearing? for now how should we stand in Allegiance to Christ if we did not obey his commands the King of Kings NONLATINALPHABET for he commands us not to swear, how Are they in Allegiance to him that swears one Way and Another Way? and cannot there be in truth and faithfulness Allegiance to the King without swearing? for now how should we stand in Allegiance to christ if we did not obey his commands the King of Kings for he commands us not to swear, q-crq vbr pns32 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz crd n1 cc j-jn n1? cc vmbx a-acp vbi p-acp n1 cc n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg? p-acp av q-crq vmd pns12 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1 cs pns12 vdd xx vvi po31 n2 dt n1 pp-f ng1 c-acp pns31 vvz pno12 xx pc-acp vvi, (4) part (DIV1) 126 Image 5
404 but keep to yea and nay, and one of his great Embassadours to Nations that went with his Message to the twelve tribes saith, above all things my Brethren swear not at all, lest you fall into condemna•ion. but keep to yea and nay, and one of his great ambassadors to nations that went with his Message to the twelve tribes Says, above all things my Brothers swear not At all, lest you fallen into condemna•ion. cc-acp vvb pc-acp uh cc uh-x, cc crd pp-f po31 j n2 p-acp n2 cst vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt crd n2 vvz, p-acp d n2 po11 n2 vvb xx p-acp d, cs pn22 vvb p-acp n1. (4) part (DIV1) 126 Image 5
405 Tenthly, There were two states of oaths, the one was that people was to perform to the Lord and swear, Tenthly, There were two states of Oaths, the one was that people was to perform to the Lord and swear, ord, pc-acp vbdr crd n2 pp-f n2, dt pi vbds d n1 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvi, (4) part (DIV1) 127 Image 5
406 and the other was that God sware by himself concerning his Son Christ Jesus, which when he came who fulfilled Gods oath, he ended the other oath and saith, swear not at all, and calls the first oath the old time; and the other was that God sware by himself Concerning his Son christ jesus, which when he Come who fulfilled God's oath, he ended the other oath and Says, swear not At all, and calls the First oath the old time; cc dt n-jn vbds d np1 vvd p-acp px31 vvg po31 n1 np1 np1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vvd r-crq vvd npg1 n1, pns31 vvd dt j-jn n1 cc vvz, vvb xx p-acp d, cc vvz dt ord n1 dt j n1; (4) part (DIV1) 127 Image 5
407 he fulfilled the truth, and let them see how in the time of the law false oaths were forbidden in the old time, he fulfilled the truth, and let them see how in the time of the law false Oaths were forbidden in the old time, pns31 vvd dt n1, cc vvb pno32 vvi c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1, (4) part (DIV1) 127 Image 5
408 and heathenish oaths were forbidden in the time of the law, for they were not to swear by Baal, but they were to perform their oaths to the Lord, which Christ saith unto them, swear not at all, and so he ended that oath; and Heathenish Oaths were forbidden in the time of the law, for they were not to swear by Baal, but they were to perform their Oaths to the Lord, which christ Says unto them, swear not At all, and so he ended that oath; cc j n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq np1 vvz p-acp pno32, vvb xx p-acp d, cc av pns31 vvd cst n1; (4) part (DIV1) 127 Image 5
409 so there is no oaths before the fall, and there is no oaths in the restauration again by Christ Jesus but yea and nay, according to his doctrine, so there is no Oaths before the fallen, and there is no Oaths in the restauration again by christ jesus but yea and nay, according to his Doctrine, av a-acp vbz dx n2 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vbz dx n2 p-acp dt n1 av p-acp np1 np1 p-acp uh cc uh-x, vvg p-acp po31 n1, (4) part (DIV1) 127 Image 5
410 but amongst Moses and the Prophets, and in the old time before Moses and the Prophets men did swear, but among Moses and the prophets, and in the old time before Moses and the prophets men did swear, cc-acp p-acp np1 cc dt n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc dt ng1 n2 vdd vvi, (4) part (DIV1) 127 Image 5
411 as Abraham and Isaack, &c. But he the great Prophet is come that is to be heard in all things, as Abraham and Isaac, etc. But he the great Prophet is come that is to be herd in all things, c-acp np1 cc np1, av p-acp pns31 dt j n1 vbz vvn cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2, (4) part (DIV1) 127 Image 5
412 and he the oath of God Christ Jesus stands and remains. and he the oath of God christ jesus Stands and remains. cc pns31 dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 np1 vvz cc vvz. (4) part (DIV1) 127 Image 5
413 Eleventhly, The Apostles speaking to the Hebrews, swearing by a greater which was an end of controversie and strife amongst them, he brought this as a similitude, not that the Hebrews should swear, Eleventhly, The Apostles speaking to the Hebrews, swearing by a greater which was an end of controversy and strife among them, he brought this as a similitude, not that the Hebrews should swear, ord, dt n2 vvg p-acp dt njp2, vvg p-acp dt jc r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, pns31 vvd d p-acp dt n1, xx cst dt njp2 vmd vvi, (4) part (DIV1) 128 Image 5
414 for if he had, he had contradicted James which wrote to the twelve tribes his doctrine to them, which were Hebrews, for if he had, he had contradicted James which wrote to the twelve tribes his Doctrine to them, which were Hebrews, c-acp cs pns31 vhd, pns31 vhd vvd np1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt crd n2 po31 n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq vbdr njp2, (4) part (DIV1) 128 Image 5
415 but he brought it as a similitude, that the oath which men swear by the greater ended strife; but he brought it as a similitude, that the oath which men swear by the greater ended strife; cc-acp pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 r-crq n2 vvb p-acp dt jc vvn n1; (4) part (DIV1) 128 Image 5
416 but God not finding a greater then himself, he sware concerning his Son which is Christ, who ends the strife, who destroys the Devil and his works, the Author of strife; but God not finding a greater then himself, he sware Concerning his Son which is christ, who ends the strife, who Destroys the devil and his works, the Author of strife; cc-acp np1 xx vvg dt jc cs px31, pns31 vvd vvg po31 n1 r-crq vbz np1, r-crq vvz dt n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 cc po31 n2, dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) part (DIV1) 128 Image 5
417 for the oath in the time of the law ended the strife, but we see oaths now adays begins it, for the oath in the time of the law ended the strife, but we see Oaths now adais begins it, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd dt n1, cc-acp pns12 vvb n2 av av vvz pn31, (4) part (DIV1) 128 Image 5
418 and why, the matter is because in Christ Jesus men do not live, who is the peace and Gods oath. and why, the matter is Because in christ jesus men do not live, who is the peace and God's oath. cc q-crq, dt n1 vbz p-acp p-acp np1 np1 n2 vdb xx vvi, r-crq vbz dt n1 cc ng1 n1. (4) part (DIV1) 128 Image 5
419 Twelfthly, Where as the Bishop saith, that they hold in Divinity that to swear of and by it self considered, is an act forbidden no less then to kill &c. Ans. In the time of the law they killed and swore, but Christ saith, swear not at all, and also he saith, love enemies; and how do these agree to kill and to love enemies, and love one another, And if one strike thee on the one cheek turn the other to him. Twelfthly, Where as the Bishop Says, that they hold in Divinity that to swear of and by it self considered, is an act forbidden no less then to kill etc. Ans. In the time of the law they killed and swore, but christ Says, swear not At all, and also he Says, love enemies; and how do these agree to kill and to love enemies, and love one Another, And if one strike thee on the one cheek turn the other to him. ord, c-crq c-acp dt n1 vvz, cst pns32 vvb p-acp n1 cst pc-acp vvi pp-f cc p-acp pn31 n1 vvn, vbz dt n1 vvn av-dx av-dc cs pc-acp vvi av np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvd cc vvd, cc-acp np1 vvz, vvb xx p-acp d, cc av pns31 vvz, vvb n2; cc c-crq vdb d vvi p-acp vvb cc p-acp vvb n2, cc vvb pi j-jn, cc cs pi vvb pno21 p-acp dt crd n1 vvi dt j-jn p-acp pno31. (4) part (DIV1) 129 Image 5
420 And this paralleling the Magistrates executing justice upon Malefactors; As he that sheddeth mans blood, by man shall his blood be shed again: And this paralleling the Magistrates executing Justice upon Malefactors; As he that sheds men blood, by man shall his blood be shed again: cc d vvg dt n2 vvg n1 p-acp n2; c-acp pns31 cst vvz ng1 n1, p-acp n1 vmb po31 n1 vbi vvn av: (4) part (DIV1) 131 Image 5
421 Is not a paralleling with Christs doctrine, who saith, swear not at all, for that may be done by witnesses, without oath, Is not a paralleling with Christ Doctrine, who Says, swear not At all, for that may be done by Witnesses, without oath, vbz xx dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq vvz, vvb xx p-acp d, p-acp d vmb vbi vdn p-acp n2, p-acp n1, (4) part (DIV1) 131 Image 5
422 as thou maist read the Scriptures in the old time, when oaths were denyed in the primitive time among the primitive Christians, who were in Christs doctrine, thou maist read how they did things by witnesses, as thou Mayest read the Scriptures in the old time, when Oaths were denied in the primitive time among the primitive Christians, who were in Christ Doctrine, thou Mayest read how they did things by Witnesses, c-acp pns21 vm2 vvi dt n2 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j np1, r-crq vbdr p-acp npg1 n1, pns21 vm2 vvi c-crq pns32 vdd n2 p-acp n2, (4) part (DIV1) 131 Image 5
423 as the Apostle speaks in the mouth of two or three witnesses, &c. Which place he instances of what was done in the time of the law, which was a statute of judgment among the Jews, Whosoever killeth any person, the murtherer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses, &c. But no oaths are mentioned here, Num. 35. 30. with Heb. 10. 28 read that throughout, as the Apostle speaks in the Mouth of two or three Witnesses, etc. Which place he instances of what was done in the time of the law, which was a statute of judgement among the jews, Whosoever kills any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the Mouth of Witnesses, etc. But no Oaths Are mentioned Here, Num. 35. 30. with Hebrew 10. 28 read that throughout, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd cc crd n2, av r-crq n1 pns31 n2 pp-f r-crq vbds vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt np2, r-crq vvz d n1, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, av p-acp dx n2 vbr vvn av, np1 crd crd p-acp np1 crd crd vvn cst a-acp, (4) part (DIV1) 131 Image 5
424 and also Deut. 19. 15. & 1 King. 21. 10. &c And many more Scriptures might be alledged which you that have read Scriptures are not ignorant of. and also Deuteronomy 19. 15. & 1 King. 21. 10. etc. And many more Scriptures might be alleged which you that have read Scriptures Are not ignorant of. cc av np1 crd crd cc crd n1. crd crd av cc d av-dc n2 vmd vbi vvn r-crq pn22 d vhb vvn n2 vbr xx j pp-f. (4) part (DIV1) 131 Image 5
425 Now for the practice amongst the Saints, see Mat. 18. 16. Christ who bids them keep to yea and nay, in that place lays down a practise to be used amongst them in matter of fault and transgression how it should be ended by two or three witnesses, read the words that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established, Now for the practice among the Saints, see Mathew 18. 16. christ who bids them keep to yea and nay, in that place lays down a practice to be used among them in matter of fault and Transgression how it should be ended by two or three Witnesses, read the words that in the Mouth of two or three Witnesses every word shall be established, av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2, vvb np1 crd crd np1 r-crq vvz pno32 vvi p-acp uh cc uh-x, p-acp d n1 vvz a-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 c-crq pn31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp crd cc crd n2, vvb dt n2 cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd cc crd n2 d n1 vmb vbi vvn, (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
426 and what dost thou think that he would order them to swear, who had once forbidden it? and read the 8. Chap. of John and 17. ver. and what dost thou think that he would order them to swear, who had once forbidden it? and read the 8. Chap. of John and 17. ver. cc q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi, r-crq vhd a-acp vvn pn31? cc vvb dt crd np1 pp-f np1 cc crd fw-la. (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
427 And we do not find that the witnesses againstChrist that he should speak blasphemy, Mat. 26. 65. That they did swear, And we do not find that the Witnesses againstChrist that he should speak blasphemy, Mathew 26. 65. That they did swear, cc pns12 vdb xx vvi cst dt n2 np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi n1, np1 crd crd cst pns32 vdd vvi, (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
428 and also you may see in Acts 6. 11, 12, 13. How they that were hired against Stephen, no mention is made of their swearing, and also you may see in Acts 6. 11, 12, 13. How they that were hired against Stephen, no mention is made of their swearing, cc av pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n2 crd crd, crd, crd c-crq pns32 cst vbdr vvn p-acp np1, dx n1 vbz vvn pp-f po32 n-vvg, (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
429 moreover you may see in 2 Cor. 13. 1. The Speech of the Apostle amongst the Saints, moreover you may see in 2 Cor. 13. 1. The Speech of the Apostle among the Saints, av pn22 vmb vvi p-acp crd np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2, (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
430 how he tells them of of his coming unto them in the mouth of two or three witnesses; how he tells them of of his coming unto them in the Mouth of two or three Witnesses; c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 a-acp pp-f po31 n-vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd cc crd n2; (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
431 he doth not tell that he is coming to them with oaths in their mouths, Mark, the Apostle was an Elder and had care of the Churches. he does not tell that he is coming to them with Oaths in their mouths, Mark, the Apostle was an Elder and had care of the Churches. pns31 vdz xx vvi cst pns31 vbz vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2, vvb, dt n1 vbds dt n-jn cc vhd n1 pp-f dt n2. (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
432 — And again the Apostle that writes to Tim. a Bishop, an Overseer of the Churches, saith he, against an Elder receive not an accusation, — And again the Apostle that writes to Tim. a Bishop, an Overseer of the Churches, Says he, against an Elder receive not an accusation, — cc av dt n1 cst vvz p-acp np1 dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, vvz pns31, p-acp dt n-jn vvb xx dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
433 but before two or three witnesses. but before two or three Witnesses. cc-acp p-acp crd cc crd n2. (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
434 - Now he doth not say before two or three men that swears, for if he had he would have contradicted Christs doctrine and James, 1 Tim. 5. 19. & 2 Tim. 2. Saith the Apostle to Tim. the Bishop, The things that thou hast heard of me amongst many witnesses, the same commit to faithful men who shall be able to teach others also. - Now he does not say before two or three men that swears, for if he had he would have contradicted Christ Doctrine and James, 1 Tim. 5. 19. & 2 Tim. 2. Says the Apostle to Tim. the Bishop, The things that thou hast herd of me among many Witnesses, the same commit to faithful men who shall be able to teach Others also. - av pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp crd cc crd n2 cst vvz, c-acp cs pns31 vhn pns31 vmd vhi vvd npg1 n1 cc np1, crd np1 crd crd cc crd np1 crd vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 dt n1, dt n2 cst pns21 vh2 vvn pp-f pno11 p-acp d n2, dt d vvi p-acp j n2 r-crq vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n2-jn av. (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
435 Now he received this by witnesses, not by oath, and he was to commit it and not by oaths, Now he received this by Witnesses, not by oath, and he was to commit it and not by Oaths, av pns31 vvd d p-acp n2, xx p-acp n1, cc pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi pn31 cc xx p-acp n2, (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
436 and were not these the things that the whole Church came to be ordered by? And this was amongst the Christians in the primitive times when oaths were ended, and were not these the things that the Whole Church Come to be ordered by? And this was among the Christians in the primitive times when Oaths were ended, cc vbdr xx d dt n2 cst dt j-jn n1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp? cc d vbds p-acp dt njpg2 p-acp dt j n2 c-crq n2 vbdr vvn, (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
437 and many more things might be alledged which were two tedious for you to read. and many more things might be alleged which were two tedious for you to read. cc d dc n2 vmd vbi vvn r-crq vbdr crd j p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi. (4) part (DIV1) 132 Image 5
438 Thirteenthly, And whereas he brings that objection of the Anabaptists, which is that it standeth not with Christian profession, Thirteenthly, And whereas he brings that objection of the Anabaptists, which is that it Stands not with Christian profession, ord, cc cs pns31 vvz d n1 pp-f dt np1, r-crq vbz d pn31 vvz xx p-acp np1 n1, (4) part (DIV1) 133 Image 5
439 but was tollerated as an imperfect thing under the law. but was tolerated as an imperfect thing under the law. cc-acp vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) part (DIV1) 133 Image 5
440 Ans. Which objection of theirs we do not own, as we do not own the Bishop for swearing; Ans. Which objection of theirs we do not own, as we do not own the Bishop for swearing; np1 r-crq n1 pp-f png32 pns12 vdb xx d, c-acp pns12 vdb xx d dt n1 p-acp vvg; (4) part (DIV1) 134 Image 5
441 for it was the way of the Lord, and the way of the Lord was perfect, for it was the Way of the Lord, and the Way of the Lord was perfect, c-acp pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds j, (4) part (DIV1) 134 Image 5
442 and the Commandment for swearing was good in it self, untill the time of Christ who is perfect that ends the law, and the Commandment for swearing was good in it self, until the time of christ who is perfect that ends the law, cc dt n1 p-acp vvg vbds j p-acp pn31 n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz j cst vvz dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 134 Image 5
443 and people must live in him Christ Jesus and walk in him that saith, swear not at all, that ends the oath, and people must live in him christ jesus and walk in him that Says, swear not At all, that ends the oath, cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 np1 np1 cc vvi p-acp pno31 cst vvz, vvb xx p-acp d, cst vvz dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 134 Image 5
444 and is the oath of God; and is the oath of God; cc vbz dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) part (DIV1) 134 Image 5
445 dost thou not read of a people in the Galatians and Romans that was turned back into the law, from the law of the Spirit, dost thou not read of a people in the Galatians and Romans that was turned back into the law, from the law of the Spirit, vd2 pns21 xx vvi pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt np1 cc np1 cst vbds vvn av p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 134 Image 5
446 and the Apostle told them he that broke one point was guilty of all, and he brought them to the law of love which fulfilled the law. and the Apostle told them he that broke one point was guilty of all, and he brought them to the law of love which fulfilled the law. cc dt n1 vvd pno32 pns31 d vvd crd n1 vbds j pp-f d, cc pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvd dt n1. (4) part (DIV1) 134 Image 5
447 Fourteenthly, And as for all the Scriptures the Bishop brings to prove that the Christians sware in the primitive time they are nothing to the purpose, Fourteenthly, And as for all the Scriptures the Bishop brings to prove that the Christians sware in the primitive time they Are nothing to the purpose, crd, cc c-acp p-acp d dt n2 dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi cst dt njpg2 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vbr pix p-acp dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 135 Image 5
448 though the Bishop say that Christ admits of some swearing, which both his own words and the Apostles contradicts; though the Bishop say that christ admits of Some swearing, which both his own words and the Apostles contradicts; cs dt n1 vvb cst np1 vvz pp-f d n-vvg, r-crq d po31 d n2 cc dt n2 vvz; (4) part (DIV1) 135 Image 5
449 Christs words are, swear not at all; And the Apostles are above all things, &c. — And so he goes on and lets them see what was in the law, committing Adultery was forbid under the law, Christ words Are, swear not At all; And the Apostles Are above all things, etc. — And so he Goes on and lets them see what was in the law, committing Adultery was forbid under the law, npg1 n2 vbr, vvb xx p-acp d; cc dt n2 vbr p-acp d n2, av — cc av pns31 vvz a-acp cc vvz pno32 vvi r-crq vbds p-acp dt n1, vvg n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 135 Image 5
450 but in the time of Christ looking upon a Woman and lusting after her was committing Adultery. but in the time of christ looking upon a Woman and lusting After her was committing Adultery. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc j-vvg p-acp pno31 vbds vvg n1. (4) part (DIV1) 135 Image 5
451 — And he sets forth in the justice of the law an eye for an eye, — And he sets forth in the Justice of the law an eye for an eye, — cc pns31 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 135 Image 5
452 and a tooth for a tooth, and shews how that in the time of the law thou shalt not kill, and a tooth for a tooth, and shows how that in the time of the law thou shalt not kill, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz q-crq d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns21 vm2 xx vvi, (4) part (DIV1) 135 Image 5
453 and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of judgment, but I say unto you, that whosoever shall be angry with his Brother without cause shall be in danger of judgment; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of judgement, but I say unto you, that whosoever shall be angry with his Brother without cause shall be in danger of judgement; cc r-crq vmb vvi vmb vbi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cst r-crq vmb vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 vmb vbi p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (4) part (DIV1) 135 Image 5
454 and so he tells both swearing and killing to be in the old time, and said except the Righteousness exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees you shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. and so he tells both swearing and killing to be in the old time, and said except the Righteousness exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees you shall in no wise enter into the Kingdom of heaven. cc av pns31 vvz d n-vvg cc vvg pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc np1 pn22 vmb p-acp dx n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) part (DIV1) 135 Image 5
455 Fifteenthly, And as to that of the Apostle speaking in the 1 Thes. 2. God was his witness that he did not make Covetousness his Cloak. Fifteenthly, And as to that of the Apostle speaking in the 1 Thebes 2. God was his witness that he did not make Covetousness his Cloak. av-j, cc c-acp p-acp d pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp dt crd np1 crd np1 vbds po31 n1 cst pns31 vdd xx vvi n1 po31 n1. (4) part (DIV1) 136 Image 5
456 Answ. It were well if the Priests could say so now, but this doth not prove that he swore, Answer It were well if the Priests could say so now, but this does not prove that he swore, np1 pn31 vbdr av cs dt n2 vmd vvi av av, cc-acp d vdz xx vvi cst pns31 vvd, (4) part (DIV1) 137 Image 5
457 and there are many men that takes man to be his witness; and there Are many men that Takes man to be his witness; cc pc-acp vbr d n2 cst vvz n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1; (4) part (DIV1) 137 Image 5
458 and that is not an oath, surely is it? Thou understands that? And if this were an oath, and that is not an oath, surely is it? Thou understands that? And if this were an oath, cc d vbz xx dt n1, av-j vbz pn31? pns21 vvz d? cc cs d vbdr dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 137 Image 5
459 why do you cast friends into prison? why do you cast Friends into prison? q-crq vdb pn22 vvi n2 p-acp n1? (4) part (DIV1) 137 Image 5
460 Sixteenthly, And that of the Galatians Chapter 1. 2. There is nothing in that place like unto an Oath which he brings. Sixteenthly, And that of the Galatians Chapter 1. 2. There is nothing in that place like unto an Oath which he brings. av-j, cc d pp-f dt np1 n1 crd crd pc-acp vbz pix p-acp d n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz. (4) part (DIV1) 138 Image 5
461 Seventeenthly, And as for the 2 or. 4. 23. Verse, there are not so many Verses in that Chapter. Seventeenthly, And as for the 2 or. 4. 23. Verse, there Are not so many Verses in that Chapter. av-j, cc c-acp p-acp dt crd cc. crd crd n1, pc-acp vbr xx av d n2 p-acp d n1. (4) part (DIV1) 139 Image 5
462 — And as for the Ephesians th 4th and 15th which he brings for Christians to swear, which he says we are bound at all times to speak truth to our Neighbours. — And as for the Ephesians that 4th and 15th which he brings for Christians to swear, which he Says we Are bound At all times to speak truth to our Neighbours. — cc c-acp p-acp dt np1 dt ord cc ord r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq pns31 vvz pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2. (4) part (DIV1) 139 Image 5
463 Answ. He doth not say we are to swear truth at all times, but to speak it at all times. Answer He does not say we Are to swear truth At all times, but to speak it At all times. np1 pns31 vdz xx vvi pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n2, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n2. (4) part (DIV1) 140 Image 5
464 Eighteenthly, And that which he brings in Acts 23. 3. How the Apostle reproved the High Priest, that caused him to be smitten contrary to law. Eighteenthly, And that which he brings in Acts 23. 3. How the Apostle reproved the High Priest, that caused him to be smitten contrary to law. av-j, cc cst r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n2 crd crd c-crq dt n1 vvd dt j n1, cst vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn j-jn p-acp n1. (4) part (DIV1) 141 Image 5
465 Answ. Here the Apostle was preaching the Gospel and Christs doctrine to them, to the Priests that had the Law and outward things; Answer Here the Apostle was preaching the Gospel and Christ Doctrine to them, to the Priests that had the Law and outward things; np1 av dt n1 vbds vvg dt n1 cc npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n2 cst vhd dt n1 cc j n2; (4) part (DIV1) 142 Image 5
466 this was nothing to the purpose, that the Apostle should swear, or that Christians should swear. this was nothing to the purpose, that the Apostle should swear, or that Christians should swear. d vbds pix p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 vmd vvi, cc cst np1 vmd vvi. (4) part (DIV1) 142 Image 5
467 — And in the 14th Verse which he quotes. — And in the 14th Verse which he quotes. — cc p-acp dt ord n1 r-crq pns31 vvz. (4) part (DIV1) 142 Image 5
468 Answ. Those were the bad people that bound themselves with a Curse, that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul that preached the Gospel, this is nothing at all that Christians should swear. Answer Those were the bad people that bound themselves with a Curse, that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul that preached the Gospel, this is nothing At all that Christians should swear. np1 d vbdr dt j n1 cst vvd px32 p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmd av-dx vvi ccx n1 c-acp pns32 vhd vvn np1 cst vvd dt n1, d vbz pix p-acp d cst np1 vmd vvi. (4) part (DIV1) 142 Image 5
469 Nineteenthly, We say there were Heathens oaths annd Jews oaths which were to swear by the Lord, which Christ calls the old time, which they were to perform, which oath Christ ends; Nineteenthly, We say there were heathens Oaths and jews Oaths which were to swear by the Lord, which christ calls the old time, which they were to perform, which oath christ ends; av-j, pns12 vvb a-acp vbdr n2-jn n2 cc np2 n2 r-crq vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, r-crq np1 vvz dt j n1, r-crq pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi, r-crq n1 np1 vvz; (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
470 and saith, swear not at all, for in the time of the law the Jews were to deny all false oaths, and Says, swear not At all, for in the time of the law the jews were to deny all false Oaths, cc vvz, vvb xx p-acp d, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 dt np2 vbdr p-acp vvi d j n2, (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
471 and heathenish oaths, and they were not to swear by Baal, but the true oath which Christ ends: and Heathenish Oaths, and they were not to swear by Baal, but the true oath which christ ends: cc j n2, cc pns32 vbdr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1 r-crq np1 vvz: (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
472 And did not the Christians suffer in the Primitive times, because. And did not the Christians suffer in the Primitive times, Because. cc vdd xx dt njpg2 vvi p-acp dt j n2, p-acp. (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
473 they could not swear by the Prosperity of Caesar; and was not that oath then imposed upon them? And by the good fortune of the Emperour, was not that another oath? And did not many Christians then suffer because they could not swear, read the ten persecutions which was a long time before the Pope got up, they could not swear by the Prosperity of Caesar; and was not that oath then imposed upon them? And by the good fortune of the Emperor, was not that Another oath? And did not many Christians then suffer Because they could not swear, read the ten persecutions which was a long time before the Pope god up, pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; cc vbds xx d n1 av vvn p-acp pno32? cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds xx d j-jn n1? cc vdd xx d np1 av vvi c-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi, vvb dt crd n2 r-crq vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd a-acp, (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
474 and then did not the Pope when he had got up over the Churches, give forth both Oath and Curse, with Bell Book and Candle? And was not the ceremony of his oath to lay three fingers a top of the book to signifie the Trinity? And two fingers under the book to signifie Damnation of body and soul if they sware falsly. and then did not the Pope when he had god up over the Churches, give forth both Oath and Curse, with Bell Book and Candle? And was not the ceremony of his oath to lay three fingers a top of the book to signify the Trinity? And two fingers under the book to signify Damnation of body and soul if they sware falsely. cc av vdd xx dt n1 c-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2, vvb av d n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 n1 cc n1? np1 vbds xx dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi crd n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt np1? cc crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cs pns32 vvd av-j. (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
475 — And was not there a great number of people that would not swear, and suffered great persecution, — And was not there a great number of people that would not swear, and suffered great persecution, — cc vbds xx a-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cst vmd xx vvi, cc vvd j n1, (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
476 as read the Book of Martyrs but to Bonners days, and its little above an hundred years since the Protestants got up; as read the Book of Martyrs but to Bonners days, and its little above an hundred Years since the Protestants god up; c-acp vvn dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pc-acp np1 n2, cc po31 j p-acp dt crd n2 p-acp dt n2 vvd a-acp; (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
477 And they gave forth the Oath of Allegiance, and the Oath of Supremacy, the one was to deny the Popes Supremacy, And they gave forth the Oath of Allegiance, and the Oath of Supremacy, the one was to deny the Popes Supremacy, cc pns32 vvd av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, dt pi vbds pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1, (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
478 and the other to acknowledge the Kings of England; So we need not to tell you of their form, and the other to acknowledge the Kings of England; So we need not to tell you of their from, cc dt n-jn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1; av pns12 vvb xx pc-acp vvi pn22 pp-f po32 n1, (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
479 and shew you the ceremony of the oath, it saith kiss the Book, and the Book saith kiss the Son; and show you the ceremony of the oath, it Says kiss the Book, and the Book Says kiss the Son; cc vvb pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvz n1 dt n1, cc dt n1 vvz n1 dt n1; (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
480 which saith, swear not at all, and so cannot Allegiance be to the King in truth and faithfulness, which Says, swear not At all, and so cannot Allegiance be to the King in truth and faithfulness, r-crq vvz, vvb xx p-acp d, cc av vmbx n1 vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
481 as was said before without an Oath, yea and more then many that swears. as was said before without an Oath, yea and more then many that swears. c-acp vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, uh cc dc cs d cst vvz. (4) part (DIV1) 143 Image 5
482 So you may see to deny swearing is no new thing, for it was the practise of the Christians in former times to deny it, both in Heathens and the times of Popery before Protestants; So you may see to deny swearing is no new thing, for it was the practice of the Christians in former times to deny it, both in heathens and the times of Popery before Protestants; av pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi vvg vbz dx j n1, c-acp pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt njpg2 p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi pn31, av-d p-acp n2-jn cc dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2; (4) part (DIV1) 144 Image 5
483 and so it is in obedience to the command of Christ that we do not swear in our loves to him, and so it is in Obedience to the command of christ that we do not swear in our loves to him, cc av pn31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst pns12 vdb xx vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp pno31, (4) part (DIV1) 144 Image 5
484 & if we say he is Lord & Master and do not the thing that he commands, that is but deceit and hypocrisie. & if we say he is Lord & Master and do not the thing that he commands, that is but deceit and hypocrisy. cc cs pns12 vvb pns31 vbz n1 cc n1 cc vdb xx dt n1 cst pns31 vvz, cst vbz p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) part (DIV1) 144 Image 5
485 And so rash and bad swearing that was forbidden in the time of the Law, it was not that which Christ came to fulfill, And so rash and bad swearing that was forbidden in the time of the Law, it was not that which christ Come to fulfil, cc av j cc j n-vvg cst vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbds xx d r-crq np1 vvd pc-acp vvi, (4) part (DIV1) 144 Image 5
486 but true Oaths, and the true Types, Figures, and Shadows, and he saith, swear not at all. but true Oaths, and the true Types, Figures, and Shadows, and he Says, swear not At all. cc-acp j n2, cc dt j n2, n2, cc n2, cc pns31 vvz, vvb xx p-acp d. (4) part (DIV1) 144 Image 5
487 Twentiethly, And as for Acts the 13th there is nothing spoken of swearing, there as all people may read. Twentiethly, And as for Acts the 13th there is nothing spoken of swearing, there as all people may read. av, cc c-acp p-acp n2 dt ord pc-acp vbz pix vvn pp-f vvg, a-acp p-acp d n1 vmb vvi. (4) part (DIV1) 145 Image 5
488 21thly, And whereas the Apostle often speaks, and taking to witness a Record upon his own soul by his rejoyeing in Christ Jesus, what is all this to swearing and taking an oath, 21thly, And whereas the Apostle often speaks, and taking to witness a Record upon his own soul by his rejoying in christ jesus, what is all this to swearing and taking an oath, j, cc cs dt n1 av vvz, cc vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp po31 vvg p-acp np1 np1, r-crq vbz d d p-acp vvg cc vvg dt n1, (4) part (DIV1) 146 Image 5
489 or where did ever the Apostle take a solemn oath, or command the Brethren and Churches to do the same? for often he speaks of the witness our of the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. or where did ever the Apostle take a solemn oath, or command the Brothers and Churches to do the same? for often he speaks of the witness our of the Mouth of two or three Witnesses shall every word be established. cc q-crq vdd av dt n1 vvb dt j n1, cc vvi dt n2 cc n2 pc-acp vdi dt d? p-acp av pns31 vvz pp-f dt n1 po12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f crd cc crd n2 vmb d n1 vbi vvn. (4) part (DIV1) 146 Image 5
490 — And the Bishop often brings the 1 Cor. 15. 31. By our rejoycing which I have in Christ Jesus, I die daily; — And the Bishop often brings the 1 Cor. 15. 31. By our rejoicing which I have in christ jesus, I die daily; — cc dt n1 av vvz dt crd np1 crd crd p-acp po12 vvg r-crq pns11 vhb p-acp np1 np1, pns11 vvb av-j; (4) part (DIV1) 146 Image 5
491 This place cannot be brought for a proof that the Apostle sware; This place cannot be brought for a proof that the Apostle sware; d n1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cst dt n1 vvd; (4) part (DIV1) 146 Image 5
492 If so, when thou saist by thy meat thou art refreshed, and by the fire thou art warmed, If so, when thou Sayest by thy meat thou art refreshed, and by the fire thou art warmed, cs av, c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1 pns21 vb2r vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 pns21 vb2r vvn, (4) part (DIV1) 146 Image 5
493 and people tells thee thou must go by such a lane to such a Town, they all swear then, do they not? and people tells thee thou must go by such a lane to such a Town, they all swear then, do they not? cc n1 vvz pno21 pns21 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1 p-acp d dt n1, pns32 d vvb av, vdb pns32 xx? (4) part (DIV1) 146 Image 5
494 22thly, As for the Particle NONLATINALPHABET the Bishop says its never used but in an oath only. 22thly, As for the Particle the Bishop Says its never used but in an oath only. j, c-acp p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vvz pn31|vbz av vvn cc-acp p-acp dt n1 av-j. (4) part (DIV1) 147 Image 5
495 Answ. And what is NONLATINALPHABET is it not ( truly ) as also the Primitive word NONLATINALPHABET which signifies yea? and is not that word NONLATINALPHABET in the aforementioned, 5th of Matthew and 5th of James, where swearing is denyed — for is not NONLATINALPHABET in Greek yea in English; Answer And what is is it not (truly) as also the Primitive word which signifies yea? and is not that word in the aforementioned, 5th of Matthew and 5th of James, where swearing is denied — for is not in Greek yea in English; np1 cc q-crq vbz vbz pn31 xx (av-j) c-acp av dt j n1 r-crq vvz uh? cc vbz xx d n1 p-acp dt j, ord pp-f np1 cc ord pp-f np1, c-crq vvg vbz vvn — c-acp vbz xx p-acp jp uh p-acp jp; (4) part (DIV1) 148 Image 5
496 and is not NONLATINALPHABET in Greek truly in English, and if every man that says yea and truly sweareth, and is not in Greek truly in English, and if every man that Says yea and truly Sweareth, cc vbz xx p-acp jp av-j p-acp np1, cc cs d n1 cst vvz uh cc av-j vvz, (4) part (DIV1) 148 Image 5
497 then the Bishop proves his Assertion. then the Bishop Proves his Assertion. cs dt n1 vvz po31 n1. (4) part (DIV1) 148 Image 5
498 — And is not there a difference between NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET — So in Meekness and Love read this over in that from which it was sent. — And is not there a difference between and — So in Meekness and Love read this over in that from which it was sent. — cc vbz xx a-acp dt n1 p-acp cc — av p-acp n1 cc n1 vvb d a-acp p-acp d p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn. (4) part (DIV1) 148 Image 5

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