For the King and both houses of Parliament.

Ellson, Mary, 1623 or 4-1707
R. T. (Rebecca Travers), 1609-1688
Whitehead, Ann, 1624-1686
Publisher: s n
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1670
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A96382 ESTC ID: R186513 STC ID: W1884
Subject Headings: Broadsides -- England -- London -- 17th century; Quakers -- Persecutions; Society of Friends;
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0 FOR THE King and both Houses OF PARLIAMENT. FOR THE King and both Houses OF PARLIAMENT. p-acp dt n1 cc d n2 pp-f n1. (1) text (DIV1) 0 Image 1
1 THey that are right honorable will hear, and the truly noble and gentle will bow down unto his appearance, that we know, who according to his Faithfulness, has fulfilled his Promises; THey that Are right honourable will hear, and the truly noble and gentle will bow down unto his appearance, that we know, who according to his Faithfulness, has fulfilled his Promises; pns32 d vbr av-jn j vmb vvi, cc dt av-j j cc j vmb vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1, cst pns12 vvb, r-crq vvg p-acp po31 n1, vhz vvn png31 vvz; (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
2 and as the Scriptures declare, even in •hese last dayes has powered forth of his Spirit upon his Sons and upon his Daughters, and as the Scriptures declare, even in •hese last days has powered forth of his Spirit upon his Sons and upon his Daughters, cc c-acp dt n2 vvb, av p-acp n1 ord n2 vhz vvn av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc p-acp po31 n2, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
3 and we with many thousands, that have received thereof, cannot but bear witness thereto, That the Lord is come that searcheth the Hearts and tryeth the Reins, to take up his dwelling in men and women, who are obedient to his Spirit and Requirings find Peace therein, and we with many thousands, that have received thereof, cannot but bear witness thereto, That the Lord is come that Searches the Hearts and trieth the Reins, to take up his Dwelling in men and women, who Are obedient to his Spirit and Requirings find Peace therein, cc pns12 p-acp d crd, cst vhb vvn av, vmbx p-acp vvi n1 av, cst dt n1 vbz vvn cst vvz dt n2 cc vvz dt n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr j p-acp po31 n1 cc n2 vvb n1 av, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
4 and we dare not do contrary thereunto; and we Dare not do contrary thereunto; cc pns12 vvb xx vdi j-jn av; (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
5 though for it we have been dealt hardly with by men, as at this day, in Spoiling of our Goods, though for it we have been dealt hardly with by men, as At this day, in Spoiling of our Goods, cs p-acp pn31 pns12 vhb vbn vvn av p-acp p-acp n2, c-acp p-acp d n1, p-acp vvg pp-f po12 n2-j, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
6 and Imprisoning of our Bodies, and the shedding of our Blood in the Streets, though it could never be proved that we, and Imprisoning of our Bodies, and the shedding of our Blood in the Streets, though it could never be proved that we, cc vvg pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n2, cs pn31 vmd av-x vbi vvn cst pns12, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
7 or any of us, have in any kind done, or invented to do: any evil to King or People, or allow thereof; or any of us, have in any kind done, or invented to do: any evil to King or People, or allow thereof; cc d pp-f pno12, vhb p-acp d n1 vdn, cc vvd pc-acp vdi: d n-jn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvi av; (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
8 for we are full of Love and Goodwill unto all, and our Enemies could never find any advantage against us, for we Are full of Love and Goodwill unto all, and our Enemies could never find any advantage against us, c-acp pns12 vbr j pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d, cc po12 n2 vmd av-x vvi d n1 p-acp pno12, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
9 but in the matters of our God; but in the matters of our God; cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1; (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
10 so our Sufferings have been for our believing in, and obeying the Spirit of Truth, in which we have and do worship God every where, so our Sufferings have been for our believing in, and obeying the Spirit of Truth, in which we have and do worship God every where, av po12 n2 vhb vbn p-acp po12 vvg p-acp, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb cc vdb vvi np1 d q-crq, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
11 and we have not, nor dare we be disobedient thereto, whatever it cost us; for by this we are sealed to an Inheritance invisible and everlasting: and we have not, nor Dare we be disobedient thereto, whatever it cost us; for by this we Are sealed to an Inheritance invisible and everlasting: cc pns12 vhb xx, ccx vvb pns12 vbb j av, r-crq pn31 vvd pno12; c-acp p-acp d pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 j cc j: (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
12 And we have a Liberty at this time to lay before you ▪ the Innocency and Harmlesness of all us that are brought to the Obedience of this Spirit, that the King, And we have a Liberty At this time to lay before you ▪ the Innocency and Harmlessness of all us that Are brought to the obedience of this Spirit, that the King, cc pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 ▪ dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d pno12 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst dt n1, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
13 and all in the Nation, may fear and bow before him, whose Servants we are: and all in the nation, may Fear and bow before him, whose Servants we Are: cc d p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp pno31, rg-crq n2 pns12 vbr: (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
14 O judge in Righteousness you Rulers in the Earth, whether we should obey God or man in this matter; Oh judge in Righteousness you Rulers in the Earth, whither we should obey God or man in this matter; uh n1 p-acp n1 pn22 n2 p-acp dt n1, cs pns12 vmd vvi np1 cc n1 p-acp d n1; (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
15 for we are bold in the Spirit and Power to declare unto you. for we Are bold in the Spirit and Power to declare unto you. c-acp pns12 vbr j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22. (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
16 That he that hath required Worship in Spirit and in Truth every where is our Leader, That he that hath required Worship in Spirit and in Truth every where is our Leader, cst pns31 cst vhz vvn n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 d q-crq vbz po12 n1, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
17 and with us of a Truth; and they that are against us, he hath, and will rebuke. and with us of a Truth; and they that Are against us, he hath, and will rebuke. cc p-acp pno12 pp-f dt n1; cc pns32 cst vbr p-acp pno12, pns31 vhz, cc vmb vvi. (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
18 O Remember, it is but a little while since this City and Nation was visited with Plague, Fire, and Sword; And was it not when you oppressed the Worshippers in the Spirit? And when you ceased your strife against them, Oh remember, it is but a little while since this city and nation was visited with Plague, Fire, and Sword; And was it not when you oppressed the Worshippers in the Spirit? And when you ceased your strife against them, uh vvb, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 c-acp d n1 cc n1 vbds vvn p-acp vvb, n1, cc n1; cc vbds pn31 xx c-crq pn22 vvd dt n2 p-acp dt n1? cc c-crq pn22 vvd po22 n1 p-acp pno32, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
19 then the Lord gave you liberty to repair your Losses: then the Lord gave you liberty to repair your Losses: cs dt n1 vvd pn22 n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2: (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
20 And so full of Good-will are we unto the Land of our Nativity, that we must call unto you, that you might mind what the great God of Heaven and Earth hath made known unto us, that he hath appeared, And so full of Goodwill Are we unto the Land of our Nativity, that we must call unto you, that you might mind what the great God of Heaven and Earth hath made known unto us, that he hath appeared, cc av j pp-f j vbr pns12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vmd vvi r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vhz vvn vvn p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vhz vvn, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
21 and doth appear in this Nation and Kingdom, more then in any Nation in the Earth, that it might be cleansed and delivered from the Destruction threatned by the Lord, and does appear in this nation and Kingdom, more then in any nation in the Earth, that it might be cleansed and Delivered from the Destruction threatened by the Lord, cc vdz vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1, av-dc cs p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
22 because of the great and raining Iniquities therein; Because of the great and raining Iniquities therein; c-acp pp-f dt j cc vvg n2 av; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
23 and none cries louder, nor ever did sooner bring down vengeance on a People or Nation, and none cries Louder, nor ever did sooner bring down vengeance on a People or nation, cc pix vvz av-jc, ccx av vdd av-c vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
24 then the resistance of the Spirit and Light of God, w•••ewith the Lord hath visited this Nation at this day; then the resistance of the Spirit and Light of God, w•••ewith the Lord hath visited this nation At this day; cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, av dt n1 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp d n1; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
25 so we cannot but beseech you to come to this Spirit and Light in your selves, that reconciles to God; so we cannot but beseech you to come to this Spirit and Light in your selves, that reconciles to God; av pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 n2, cst vvz p-acp np1; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
26 and we know it from all other spirits, for it is Holy and Harmless, and none it is can oppress or resist the Appearance of it in any other: and we know it from all other spirits, for it is Holy and Harmless, and none it is can oppress or resist the Appearance of it in any other: cc pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp d j-jn n2, c-acp pn31 vbz j cc j, cc pi pn31 vbz vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n-jn: (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
27 And we cannot but mind you, as bound in duty thereto, that the resistance of this Spirit overthrew and drowned the old World, And we cannot but mind you, as bound in duty thereto, that the resistance of this Spirit overthrew and drowned the old World, cc pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi pn22, c-acp vvn p-acp n1 av, cst dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvd cc vvd dt j n1, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
28 and as Stephen told the Priests and Rulers of Jerusalem, that had killed and put to death the Prince of Life, That it was because they resisted the Holy Ghost, as their Fathers did; and as Stephen told the Priests and Rulers of Jerusalem, that had killed and put to death the Prince of Life, That it was Because they resisted the Holy Ghost, as their Father's did; cc c-acp np1 vvd dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, cst vhd vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pn31 vbds c-acp pns32 vvd dt j n1, c-acp po32 n2 vdd; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
29 and though they believed him not, and stoned him to death, yet all their wisdom and strength could not defend them from his Displeasure, whom they had grieved; and though they believed him not, and stoned him to death, yet all their Wisdom and strength could not defend them from his Displeasure, whom they had grieved; cc cs pns32 vvd pno31 xx, cc vvn pno31 p-acp n1, av d po32 n1 cc n1 vmd xx vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1, ro-crq pns32 vhd vvn; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
30 and how soon Destruction came on them & on their Nation you know, and it is good to remember; and how soon Destruction Come on them & on their nation you know, and it is good to Remember; cc c-crq av n1 vvd p-acp pno32 cc p-acp po32 n1 pn22 vvb, cc pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
31 for it is the same God we serve, and his Arm is not shortned, and there is amongst you a poor and afflicted People, to whom he hath regard; for it is the same God we serve, and his Arm is not shortened, and there is among you a poor and afflicted People, to whom he hath regard; c-acp pn31 vbz dt d np1 pns12 vvb, cc po31 n1 vbz xx vvn, cc pc-acp vbz p-acp pn22 dt j cc j-vvn n1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz n1; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
32 for they dare not go contrary to his Commands, nor any just Command of man; for they Dare not go contrary to his Commands, nor any just Command of man; c-acp pns32 vvb xx vvi j-jn p-acp po31 vvz, ccx d j n1 pp-f n1; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
33 but there was a Law by which some said the Son of God was to be put to death; but there was a Law by which Some said the Son of God was to be put to death; cc-acp a-acp vbds dt n1 p-acp r-crq d vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
34 and there has been Laws in this Nation, by which the best Christians in the Land have been Martyred; and there has been Laws in this nation, by which the best Christians in the Land have been Martyred; cc pc-acp vhz vbn n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq dt js np1 p-acp dt n1 vhb vbn j-vvn; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
35 and there are yet Laws, which to yield obedience to, were to disobey God, and in so doing we should hasten destruction on our selves and the Nation, and there Are yet Laws, which to yield Obedience to, were to disobey God, and in so doing we should hasten destruction on our selves and the nation, cc pc-acp vbr av n2, r-crq pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp, vbdr pc-acp vvi np1, cc p-acp av vdg pns12 vmd vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc dt n1, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
36 as the many Examples in the Scriptures and elsewhere makes manifest, and for us are they written, upon whom the Ends of the World are come; as the many Examples in the Scriptures and elsewhere makes manifest, and for us Are they written, upon whom the Ends of the World Are come; c-acp dt d n2 p-acp dt n2 cc av vvz j, cc p-acp pno12 vbr pns32 vvn, p-acp ro-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
37 therefore we have been moved and constrained in the Love of our God, to call unto you, Therefore we have been moved and constrained in the Love of our God, to call unto you, av pns12 vhb vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
38 even to all, from him that sits on the Throne, to the meanest in Authority in this Nation. O that you would hear! even to all, from him that sits on the Throne, to the Meanest in authority in this nation. O that you would hear! av p-acp d, p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt js p-acp n1 p-acp d n1. sy cst pn22 vmd vvi! (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
39 O that you would grant Liberty of Conscience, for every one to Worship God, as of the Spirit they come to receive Understanding, according to that Royal Law, In doing as you would be done by; O that you would grant Liberty of Conscience, for every one to Worship God, as of the Spirit they come to receive Understanding, according to that Royal Law, In doing as you would be done by; sy cst pn22 vmd vvi n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d pi p-acp n1 np1, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi n1, vvg p-acp d j n1, p-acp vdg c-acp pn22 vmd vbi vdn p-acp; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
40 and by this you would overcome your Enemies, & strengthen your Frends, and deter Judgment, and lengthen your Tranquility; and by this you would overcome your Enemies, & strengthen your Friends, and deter Judgement, and lengthen your Tranquillity; cc p-acp d pn22 vmd vvi po22 n2, cc vvb po22 n2, cc vvi n1, cc vvi po22 n1; (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
41 but if you will not hear, nor be intreated, but go on to oppress those that worship in Spirit, you will be found Fighters against God, but if you will not hear, nor be entreated, but go on to oppress those that worship in Spirit, you will be found Fighters against God, cc-acp cs pn22 vmb xx vvi, ccx vbi vvn, cc-acp vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi d cst vvb p-acp n1, pn22 vmb vbi vvn n2 p-acp np1, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
42 & he is mighty, and will plead the cause of the Innocent. & he is mighty, and will plead the cause of the Innocent. cc pns31 vbz j, cc vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
43 This from us that would have you all to so act, and do, that you might render your account before God with joy, in the day of his righteous Judgment, that hastens, This from us that would have you all to so act, and do, that you might render your account before God with joy, in the day of his righteous Judgement, that hastens, np1 p-acp pno12 cst vmd vhi pn22 d p-acp av n1, cc vdb, cst pn22 vmd vvi po22 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cst vvz, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
44 and is near unto every one of you. and is near unto every one of you. cc vbz av-j p-acp d crd pp-f pn22. (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
45 And we cannot but mind you of the many that lie in the several Goals and Prisons of this Nation, some four, five, six, And we cannot but mind you of the many that lie in the several Goals and Prisons of this nation, Some four, five, six, cc pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi pn22 pp-f dt d cst vvb p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, d crd, crd, crd, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
46 or seven years time, being found in no other offence, when committed to Prison, but their meeting to worship God: or seven Years time, being found in no other offence, when committed to Prison, but their meeting to worship God: cc crd ng2 n1, vbg vvn p-acp dx j-jn n1, c-crq vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 np1: (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
47 O that you into whose hands the Lord hath given power to shew mercy, and set free the Oppressed, would •ear and deliver, Oh that you into whose hands the Lord hath given power to show mercy, and Set free the Oppressed, would •ear and deliver, uh cst pn22 p-acp rg-crq n2 dt n1 vhz vvn n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvd j dt j-vvn, vmd vvi cc vvi, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
48 for their groanings the Lord hears and takes notice of. for their groanings the Lord hears and Takes notice of. p-acp po32 n2-vvg dt n1 vvz cc vvz n1 pp-f. (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
49 We, called Quakers, whose Names under-written are some of the many Thousands of our mind with us, that cry day and night, that Liberty of Conscience may be given, that we may serve the Lord in Righteousness and Holiness all the dayes of our Lives, We, called Quakers, whose Names underwritten Are Some of the many Thousands of our mind with us, that cry day and night, that Liberty of Conscience may be given, that we may serve the Lord in Righteousness and Holiness all the days of our Lives, pns12, vvn np1, rg-crq n2 j vbr d pp-f dt d crd pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno12, cst vvb n1 cc n1, cst n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 d dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, (1) text (DIV1) 3 Image 1
50 and we know the Lord hears. and we know the Lord hears. cc pns12 vvb dt n1 vvz. (1) text (DIV1) 3 Image 1
51 Anne Whitehead, Rebecca Travers, Mary Ellson, Susanna Yokeley, Priscilla Eccleston, Ruth Brown, Hanah Talor, Rebecca Osgood, Anne Travers, Sarah Brush, Helena Claypoole, Mary Forster, Prudence Wa•shatt, Elizabeth Middilton, Elizabeh Bowman, Patience Camfeld, Grace Giner, Anne Raper, Agnes Pool, Mary Lawrence, Anne Briges, Grissel Tolderly, Jude Shipton, Ellin Daper, Elizabeth Haddock, Elizabeth Perkins, Grace Hubbert, Martha Fisher, Elizabeth Molborn, Elizabeth Wadley, Jane More, Anne Stodard, Lidia Odes, Christian Clarke, Anne Warner, Charity Corn, Anne Whitehead, Rebecca Travers, Marry Ellson, Susanna Yokeley, Priscilla Eccleston, Ruth Brown, Hannah Talor, Rebecca Osgood, Anne Travers, Sarah Brush, Helena Claypoole, Marry Forster, Prudence Wa•shatt, Elizabeth Middilton, Elizabeh Bowman, Patience Camfeld, Grace Giner, Anne Raper, Agnes Pool, Marry Lawrence, Anne Briges, Grissel Tolderly, U^de Shipton, Ellin Daper, Elizabeth Haddock, Elizabeth Perkins, Grace Hubbert, Martha Fisher, Elizabeth Molborn, Elizabeth Wadley, Jane More, Anne Stodard, Lidia Odes, Christian Clerk, Anne Warner, Charity Corn, np1 np1, np1 np1, uh np1, np1 np1, np1 np1, n1 j-jn, np1 np1, np1 np1, np1 np1, np1 n1, np1 np1, uh np1, n1 np1, np1 np1, np1 np1, n1 np1, n1 np1, np1 np1, np1 n1, uh np1, np1 np1, np1 np1, np1 np1, np1 n1, np1 np1, np1 np1, n1 np1, np1 n1, np1 np1, np1 np1, np1 av-dc, zz np1, np1 n2, np1 np1, np1 np1, n1 n1, (1) text (DIV1) 3 Image 1

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