House of Commons Journal Volume 3: 25 September 1644

Journal of the House of Commons: Volume 3, 1643-1644. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1802.

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'House of Commons Journal Volume 3: 25 September 1644', in Journal of the House of Commons: Volume 3, 1643-1644, (London, 1802) pp. 638-639. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/commons-jrnl/vol3/pp638-639 [accessed 19 March 2024]

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Die Mercurii, 25 Septembris, 1644.

Dies publicæ Humiliationis.

Preachers thanked.

ORDERED, That Colonel Long, Colonel Ven, and Sir Robert Harley, do, from this House, give Thanks to Mr. Prophett, and Mr. Seaman, for the great Pains they took in the Sermons they preached this Day, at the Intreaty of this House, at Saint Margarett's, Westminster; it being the Day of publick Humiliation; and to desire them to print their Sermons: And they are to have the like Privilege in Printing of them, as others in the like Kind, usually have had.

Preachers appointed.

Ordered, That Colonel Long and Mr. Blakiston do, from this House, desire Mr. Scuddar and Mr. Gattaker to preach before the Commons the next Fast Day, at Saint Margarett's, Westminster.

Institution of Ministers.

Ordered, That the Committee for plundered Ministers do bring in their Opinions concerning some Expedient for Institution of Ministers unto Livings.

Swearing.

Ordered, That Mr. Hill do bring in an Ordinance against Swearing.