An order from the High Conrt [sic] of Parliament, which was read on Sunday last, in every church, being the 19. day of December, 1641. Subscribed by Alderman Soames, and Captain Ven, burgesses for the honourable City of London. Also the true coppie of a seditious paper, delivered in the pulpit to the minister of Christ church upon Suuday [sic], being the 19. of December, and afterwards presented to the lord major by Mr. Mamsbridge, reader of Christ-church, and petti-canon of Saint Pauls, London. Likewise the sermon which was preached in the church of St. Sepnlchres [sic] by a Brownnist on Sunday last, which caused a great disturbance, and how the author was committed. His text was taken out of the 1. of Revelations, and the 14. verse. His head and his eares were white, as white wooll, and as snow, and his eyes were as a flame of fire. With the relation of the congregation of Brownists the same day at the signe of the Lock in fleerstreet [sic].

England and Wales. Parliament
Publisher: Printed for William Bowden
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1641
Approximate Era: CharlesI
TCP ID: A82919 ESTC ID: R1432 STC ID: E1684
Subject Headings: Charles I, 1625-1649 -- Sources; Dissenters, Religious -- England; Great Britain -- Church history -- 17th century; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 The true COPY Of a seditious PAPER Delivered In the Pulpit to the Minister of Christ-Church vpon Sunday, being the 19. of December, 1641. and afterwards presented to the Lord Major, by Mr. Mamsbridge, Reader of Christ-church. The true COPY Of a seditious PAPER Delivered In the Pulpit to the Minister of Christ church upon Sunday, being the 19. of December, 1641. and afterwards presented to the Lord Major, by Mr. Mamsbridge, Reader of Christchurch. dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, vbg dt crd pp-f np1, crd cc av vvd p-acp dt n1 j, p-acp n1 np1, n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 COmfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith the Lord: but where is that comfort to be had; Comfort you, Comfort you my people, Says the Lord: but where is that Comfort to be had; vvb pn22, vvb pn22 po11 n1, vvz dt n1: cc-acp q-crq vbz d n1 pc-acp vbi vhn; (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 for there be traytors in the house of Israel, and Iudah is possessed with a region of Divels, Truth is banished, for there be Traitors in the house of Israel, and Iudah is possessed with a region of Devils, Truth is banished, c-acp pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, n1 vbz vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
3 and Piety is not to be found, Error is made an Emperous, and distraction his beloved Minion. and Piety is not to be found, Error is made an Emperor, and distraction his Beloved Minion. cc n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, n1 vbz vvn dt j, cc n1 po31 j-vvn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
4 There is daily halting between opinions, Divisions are dispearsed throughout the whole Land, the spouse o Christ is in her mourning habit, her weeds bee desolution and anguish of heart: There is daily halting between opinions, Divisions Are dispersed throughout the Whole Land, the spouse oh christ is in her mourning habit, her weeds be dissolution and anguish of heart: pc-acp vbz av-j vvg p-acp n2, n2 vbr vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 sy np1 vbz p-acp po31 j-vvg n1, po31 n2 vbb n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 3
5 why? because the Sonr of men forsake her, and run a whoring after their owne inventions, why? Because the Sonr of men forsake her, and run a whoring After their own Inventions, q-crq? c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb pno31, cc vvi dt vvg p-acp po32 d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 3
6 and are covered with deceit, & yet have t•ey a pretenc• of goodnesse, Religion is made their stalking horse, which every Ploughman in those dayes doth ride, should J say almost to the death J should not lye. and Are covered with deceit, & yet have t•ey a pretenc• of Goodness, Religion is made their stalking horse, which every Ploughman in those days does ride, should J say almost to the death J should not lie. cc vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc av vhb n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 vbz vvn po32 j-vvg n1, r-crq d n1 p-acp d n2 vdz vvi, vmd pns11 vvi av p-acp dt n1 pns11 vmd xx vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 3
7 If they perceive any way of setling and bringing of it to a uniformity, out of zeale they sind a hole in religions coat, which every Tradesman forsooth, must have a hand in mending, If they perceive any Way of settling and bringing of it to a uniformity, out of zeal they sind a hold in Religions coat, which every Tradesman forsooth, must have a hand in mending, cs pns32 vvb d n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1, av pp-f n1 pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp n2 n1, r-crq d n1 uh, vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 3
8 or else it cannot bee well concerning what sort of people my meaning is may easily be understood, J know you will say they bee Brownists, who tooke their name from one Browne of Corpus Christi Colledge in Cambridg, this sort of people were once but a handfull, or Else it cannot be well Concerning what sort of people my meaning is may Easily be understood, J know you will say they be Brownists, who took their name from one brown of Corpus Christ College in Cambridge, this sort of people were once but a handful, cc av pn31 vmbx vbi av vvg r-crq n1 pp-f n1 po11 n1 vbz np1 av-j vbi vvn, pns11 vvb pn22 vmb vvi pns32 vbb n2, r-crq vvd po32 n1 p-acp crd j-jn pp-f fw-la fw-la n1 p-acp np1, d n1 pp-f n1 vbdr a-acp p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 3
9 and then they creeped in corners, for fear they shuld be discovered, but now they are like to the Egyptian least they overthrow the whole Land. and then they creeped in corners, for Fear they should be discovered, but now they Are like to the Egyptian lest they overthrow the Whole Land. cc av pns32 j p-acp n2, p-acp n1 pns32 vmd vbi vvn, cc-acp av pns32 vbr av-j p-acp dt jp cs pns32 vvb dt j-jn n1 (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 3
10 They are now growne to that height of impudencie, that it is a common thing for them to command the preacher what he shall lay, and no more. They Are now grown to that height of impudency, that it is a Common thing for them to command the preacher what he shall lay, and no more. pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq pns31 vmb vvi, cc dx av-dc. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 3
11 A company upon the Sabbath day seeing the Minister have a surplice on, they most prophane miscreants plucked it off from him, A company upon the Sabbath day seeing the Minister have a surplice on, they most profane miscreants plucked it off from him, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 vvg dt n1 vhb dt n1 a-acp, pns32 ds vvi n2 vvd pn31 a-acp p-acp pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 3
12 and in the Church raised war against the King of heaven, and every one tryumphed, and in the Church raised war against the King of heaven, and every one triumphed, cc p-acp dt n1 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d pi vvd, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 3
13 as if they had got a greater victory than ever Alexand•• the Great could attaine unto, as if they had god a greater victory than ever Alexand•• the Great could attain unto, c-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn dt jc n1 cs av np1 dt j vmd vvi p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 3
14 nay an old woman which could scarce see, like a young Amazonian boasted, saying, that with this hand did I plucke the babylonish garment from off his backe. nay an old woman which could scarce see, like a young Amazonian boasted, saying, that with this hand did I pluck the babylonish garment from off his back. uh-x dt j n1 r-crq vmd av-j vvi, av-j dt j np1 vvd, vvg, cst p-acp d n1 vdd pns11 vvi dt j n1 p-acp a-acp po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 3
15 More villany hath bin by them lately acted, consisting of such matter, as is sufficient to make a good Christians haire to stand upright. More villainy hath been by them lately acted, consisting of such matter, as is sufficient to make a good Christians hair to stand upright. av-dc n1 vhz vbn p-acp pno32 av-j vvn, vvg pp-f d n1, c-acp vbz j pc-acp vvi dt j njpg2 n1 pc-acp vvi av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 3
16 Upon sunday being the 19. day of Decemb. the Minister at Christ-church, London, going to pray for the sicke, Upon sunday being the 19. day of December the Minister At Christchurch, London, going to pray for the sick, p-acp np1 vbg dt crd n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp n1, np1, vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 3
17 and to desire the Congregation to joyne with him: and to desire the Congregation to join with him: cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 3
18 hee had a Note delivered unto him, instead of the name and place of some visited body, to this effect. he had a Note Delivered unto him, instead of the name and place of Some visited body, to this Effect. pns31 vhd dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31, av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d vvn n1, p-acp d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 3
19 Sir be pleased to direct your prayers to God, and move the Congregation of Saints here met, to joyne with you, that hee would be pleased to assist the Apprentices and others with strength and powre & to blesse their undertakings, which, are speedily to root out superstition out of this and all other Churches, Sir be pleased to Direct your Prayers to God, and move the Congregation of Saints Here met, to join with you, that he would be pleased to assist the Apprentices and Others with strength and pour & to bless their undertakings, which, Are speedily to root out Superstition out of this and all other Churches, n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp np1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 av vvd, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2-jn p-acp n1 cc n1 cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2-vvg, r-crq, vbr av-j pc-acp vvi av n1 av pp-f d cc d j-jn n2, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 3
20 and to extirpate all Innovations of the Bishops, and Clergie. and to extirpate all Innovations of the Bishops, and Clergy. cc pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f dt n2, cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 3
21 This paper after Sermon was finished, and was carryed by Mr. Mamsbridge, Reader of Christ-Church, and Petti canon of the Church of St. Pauls, unto the Lord Major. This paper After Sermon was finished, and was carried by Mr. Mamsbridge, Reader of Christ church, and Petti canon of the Church of Saint Paul's, unto the Lord Major. d n1 p-acp n1 vbds vvn, cc vbds vvn p-acp n1 np1, n1 pp-f n1, cc np1 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 npg1, p-acp dt n1 j. (3) text (DIV1) 8 Image 5
22 Concerning St. Sepulchres Church, Decemb. 19. Disturbance also upon the same day was in the Church of St. Sepulchres, London; for Sermon being finished in the Afternoone, there stood up a fellow in the Masters gallery, who spake after this manner. Concerning Saint Sepulchres Church, December 19. Disturbance also upon the same day was in the Church of Saint Sepulchres, London; for Sermon being finished in the Afternoon, there stood up a fellow in the Masters gallery, who spoke After this manner. vvg n1 n2 n1, np1 crd n1 av p-acp dt d n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n2, np1; p-acp n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, a-acp vvd a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, r-crq vvd p-acp d n1. (4) part (DIV2) 8 Image 5
23 Men and Brethren give attension unto me; Men and Brothers give attention unto me; n2 cc n2 vvb n1 p-acp pno11; (4) part (DIV2) 10 Image 5
24 for you shall find it thus written, in the 2. of the Revelations, and the 14 verse, But I have a few things against you all, &c. for you shall find it thus written, in the 2. of the Revelations, and the 14 verse, But I have a few things against you all, etc. c-acp pn22 vmb vvi pn31 av vvn, p-acp dt crd pp-f dt n2, cc dt crd n1, p-acp pns11 vhb dt d n2 p-acp pn22 d, av (4) part (DIV2) 10 Image 5
25 Add after he had read the words of his text, he went about to goe on, Add After he had read the words of his text, he went about to go on, vvb p-acp pns31 vhd vvn dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp, (4) part (DIV2) 11 Image 5
26 but the people being religiously bent, stopped his mouth with a ne plus ultra, carrying him out of the Church, who afterwards was committed, but the people being religiously bent, stopped his Mouth with a ne plus ultra, carrying him out of the Church, who afterwards was committed, cc-acp dt n1 vbg av-j vvn, vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt fw-fr fw-fr fw-la, vvg pno31 av pp-f dt n1, r-crq av vbds vvn, (4) part (DIV2) 11 Image 5
27 and he made no Sermon at all. and he made no Sermon At all. cc pns31 vvd dx n1 p-acp d. (4) part (DIV2) 11 Image 5
28 A great tumult in Fleet-street. A great tumult in Fleet street. dt j n1 p-acp np1. (5) part (DIV2) 11 Image 5
29 Vpon the same day also, there was a Congregation of sedition sowers gathered together at the signe of the Locke in Fleet-street, who being discovered, the Constable was fetched, who was accompanied with some watch-men, went up to the place whereas their Teacher was prating, his Pulpit was made of a halfe tub, hauing a blacke velvet cloath hanging downe: Upon the same day also, there was a Congregation of sedition sower's gathered together At the Signen of the Lock in Fleet street, who being discovered, the Constable was fetched, who was accompanied with Some watchmen, went up to the place whereas their Teacher was prating, his Pulpit was made of a half tub, having a black velvet cloth hanging down: p-acp dt d n1 av, pc-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 n2 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbg vvn, dt n1 vbds vvn, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp d n2, vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 cs po32 n1 vbds vvg, po31 n1 vbds vvn pp-f dt j-jn n1, vhg dt j-jn n1 n1 vvg a-acp: (5) part (DIV2) 12 Image 5
30 the Constable spake some certaine words to their Parrot, who as wisely as he could, made answer againe, the Constable bid him pr•ceed, the Constable spoke Some certain words to their Parrot, who as wisely as he could, made answer again, the Constable bid him pr•ceed, dt n1 vvd d j n2 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vmd, vvd n1 av, dt n1 vvb pno31 vvi, (5) part (DIV2) 12 Image 5
31 and for a space left them, and for a Molle left them, cc p-acp dt n1 vvd pno32, (5) part (DIV2) 12 Image 5
32 But about evening a great company was gathered together, as in an uproare, before the house where the Brownists were, some of whom ran into one roome, some into another: But about evening a great company was gathered together, as in an uproar, before the house where the Brownists were, Some of whom ran into one room, Some into Another: cc-acp p-acp n1 dt j n1 vbds vvn av, c-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n2 vbdr, d pp-f r-crq vvd p-acp crd n1, d p-acp n-jn: (5) part (DIV2) 13 Image 5
33 but the Constable comming, all those which he tooke hee committed. but the Constable coming, all those which he took he committed. cc-acp dt n1 vvg, d d r-crq pns31 vvd pns31 vvd. (5) part (DIV2) 13 Image 5
34 I pray that all of the same faction may be served so, that they may daily have whipping cheere at Christmas. I pray that all of the same faction may be served so, that they may daily have whipping cheer At Christmas. pns11 vvb cst d pp-f dt d n1 vmb vbi vvn av, cst pns32 vmb av-j vhb j-vvg n1 p-acp np1. (5) part (DIV2) 13 Image 5
35 A story of a cheating Puritanicall, or rather hypocriticall Cut-purse. At the Church in Milke-street was a very great Assembly: A story of a cheating Puritanical, or rather hypocritical Cutpurse. At the Church in Milke-street was a very great Assembly: dt n1 pp-f dt vvg j, cc av-c j n1. p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 vbds dt j j n1: (6) part (DIV2) 13 Image 5
36 it is the usuall church where Mr. Case useth to preach: it is the usual Church where Mr. Case uses to preach: pn31 vbz dt j n1 c-crq n1 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi: (6) part (DIV2) 14 Image 5
37 whither came a seeming religious man, with a bible under his arm, but seeing the person which sometimes preacheth, there hee made bold to borrow 9 ▪ pounds ten shillings, whither Come a seeming religious man, with a Bible under his arm, but seeing the person which sometime Preacheth, there he made bold to borrow 9 ▪ pounds ten shillings, c-crq vvd dt j-vvg j n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp vvg dt n1 r-crq av vvz, a-acp pns31 vvd j pc-acp vvi crd ▪ ng2 crd n2, (6) part (DIV2) 14 Image 5
38 and a watch out of his pocket ▪ but was taken doing the deed, and he gave the money and watch to a boy, his confederate, who carryed it away: and a watch out of his pocket ▪ but was taken doing the deed, and he gave the money and watch to a boy, his confederate, who carried it away: cc dt n1 av pp-f po31 n1 ▪ cc-acp vbds vvn vdg dt n1, cc pns31 vvd dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, po31 n1, r-crq vvd pn31 av: (6) part (DIV2) 14 Image 5
39 but for his part, hee was committed to the Poultry Counter, it being about dinner time, where I will leave him. but for his part, he was committed to the Poultry Counter, it being about dinner time, where I will leave him. cc-acp p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 j, pn31 vbg p-acp n1 n1, c-crq pns11 vmb vvi pno31. (6) part (DIV2) 14 Image 5
40 An Order from the High Court of Parliament. an Order from the High Court of Parliament. dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (7) part (DIV2) 14 Image 6
41 THere was also an order read in every church the same day from the Parliament house, THere was also an order read in every Church the same day from the Parliament house, a-acp vbds av dt n1 vvb p-acp d n1 dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, (7) part (DIV2) 15 Image 6
42 for a Fast to be kept next Wednesday, Subscribed by Alderman Soames, and Captaine Ven, Burgesses for the Honourable City of London, for a Fast to be kept next Wednesday, Subscribed by Alderman Soames, and Captain Ven, Burgesses for the Honourable city of London, p-acp dt j pc-acp vbi vvn ord np1, vvn p-acp n1 np1, cc n1 np1, n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (7) part (DIV2) 15 Image 6

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