The Signal Loyalty and Devotion of Gods Saints, Part 2 · Part 2
For the fourth, I ſhall communicate to the World this Form of King Charles the I. his Coronation in Scotland, Anno 1633. Written with Mr. Dells own hand, Secretary to the late Arch-Biſhop of Canterbury Dr. Laud.
The Form of Coronation, and Rites to be uſed therein; collected from other the like Solemnities known to have been uſed either in this Kingdom, or by other great Princes abroad.
LEaving the choice of the Place and Church to his Majeſties own appointment, whereſoever the Coronation ſhall be done.
A Stage muſt be ſet up made ſquare and faſtned to four Pillars of the Church, railed about, and the Rayles and Stage overſpread and covered with Carpers and Tapeſtry.
The Stage being made of ſome convenient height and breadth, muſt have ſome Steps for aſcent on the Weſt part, about the mid'ſt thereof, and as many for deſcent to the Altar or Table, which is to be placed on the Eaſt.
Upon the Stage another little Scaffold muſt be erected of two foot high; which two ſteps to aſcend, on which the Throne of State muſt be placed, and adorned as is meet.
A Chayre of State muſt alſo be ſet on the Stage, on the right hand of the little Scaffold, with a Fald-ſtoole and Cuſhions, for his Majeſty to do his Devotion.
A little Traverſe is to be made on the South ſide of the Altar or Table, for the King to repoſe and diſrobe himſelf.
Round about on the right and left hand of the Stage, there muſt be Scaffolds for Noblemen, Barons, Knights, Gentlemen of the Chamber, and others to reſt and behold.
Within the compaſs of the Altar or Table a Pulpit muſt be ſet for Sermon.
Over againſt it a Chayr of State for his Majeſty, with a Foldſtool to kneel at.
On the Weſt ſide of the Pulpit a Foarm covered with Tapeſtry, for the Arch-Biſhop, and Biſhops ſerving at the Coronation.
The Evening before, the King would be at ſervice in Chappel, beſides his private Devotion, whereof the Biſhop of Dunblane, now Dean of the Chappel, muſt have care to remember his Majeſty.
The Regal, Crown, Scepter, and Sword, with the Great Seal of the Kingdome, and Spurs are to be delivered to ſuch Perſons as his Majeſty will appoint for carrying the ſame.
There is likewiſe to be provided a Red ſilken Coat, having the Places for the Anointing opened and looped, which his Majeſty is to weare next to his Shirt.
The Sacred Oyl is to be provided alſo, and put in ſome Silver Veſſel.
Cloath of ſome colour, red or blew, muſt be prepared and ſpread on the Ground from the Palace Hall dore, to the Stage in the Church, for his Majeſty to walk upon all the way, which Way muſt be rayled on every ſide. This muſt be done in the Morning of the Coronation by ſome Nobleman that his Majeſty will make Almoner for that day. And this concerning the Preparation.
The Morning of the Coronation.
The Biſhops, Noblemen, and Commiſſioners of Burroughes to the number of ſix, are at that Morning to come unto the Preſence. The Conſtable and Marſhal (who are to carry their Battones in their hands all that day) having brought the King from his Bed chamber to the Preſence, and after he is placed in his Chaire, they all making the Reverence that becomes; Some one of the Church, or Noblemen ſpeaks to this purpoſe.
Sir, the Eſtates of this your native and ancient Kingdom, calling to mind the great happineſs they enjoyed under the Government of your Majeſties Father of bleſſed memory, and acknowledging your Highneſs to be the rightful Heir of this Crown, by a long and lawful deſcent, do beſeech your Majeſty to receivet hem into your Highneſs protection, to govern them by the Laws of the Kingdome, and defend them their Rightes and Liberties by your Royal power: Offering their Service in moſt humble manner to your Majeſty, with their Vows to beſtow Land, Life, and what elſe is in their power, for the ſafety of your Majeſties ſacred Perſon, and maintenance of your Crown, which they intreat your Majeſty to accept, and pray Almighty God that you may happily, and for many years enjoy the ſame.
The King Anſwers.
I do eſteem your affections more then the Crowns of many Kingdomes, and will by Gods aſſiſtance beſtow my life for your defence, wiſhing to live no longer then I may ſee this Kingdom flouriſh in all happineſs.
Then kiſſing his Majeſties hands, they prepare all to go in their ranks as they are appointed, towards the Church.
The Lyon K. of Arms having an open Crown upon his Head, carries in his hand the Veſſel containing the ſacred Oyl. Two of his Brethren walk on either of his hands one. The Trumpets ſound, and ſo they march.
The Receiving of the King into the Church.
THe Arch-Biſhop and Biſhops,From the New dore. with the Muſitians of the Chappel are to meet the King at the Entry in Proceſſion wiſe.
The King is received under a Canopy, ſupported by four Barons. Two Biſhops walk, one on his Majeſties one hand, and another upon the other. The Dean of the Chappel is alwayes by to inform the King of the Rites of the Solemnity, as need ſhall be.
The King is received with an Anthem into the Church, Protector noſter, &c. Behold oh Lord our Protector, and look upon the face of thine Anointed,Anthem 1. becauſe one day in thy Court, is better then a thouſand &c. Quam dilecta &c.
The King paſſing up the Church, goeth to the Stage, and repoſeth himſelf a little.
The Regal Crown, Scepter, Sword, Great Seal, and Spurs are laid down on a Taffel beſides the Altar or Table. The ſacred Oyl is delivered by Lion K. of Armes to the Dean of the Chappel, who brings it to the Arch-biſhop, and he ſets the ſame on the Table.
Then the King comes down from the Stage, and the Sermon begins.Sermon.
Which ended, the King aſcends again to the Stage, and ls;its down in the Chair of State.
Then the Arch-biſhop (the Marſhal of Scotland going before him) goeth to all the Quarters of the Stage, and ſpeaks to the People in theſe words;
Sirs, I do preſent unto you King Charles, the rightful and undoubted Inheritor of the Crown and dignity of this Realm. This day is by the Peers of the kingdome, appointed for his Coronation. And are you not willing to have him for your King, and become ſubject unto him and his Commandements?
The King ſtands up in this time, and as the Arch-biſhop goes from one part of the Stage to another, turneth himſelf that he may be ſeen of the People.
The People declare their willingneſs by their Acclamations, and Shouts, crying, God ſave King Charles; or Let the King live.
Then is ſung this Anthem,Anthem 2. Firmetur manus tua, &c. Let thine Hands be ſtrengthened, and thy right Hand be exalted, let Judgement be the preparation of thy Seat, mercy and truth go before thy face. Hallelujah. Pſal. 89. Miſericordias Dei, &c. Glory be to the Father, &c.
Whileſt the Anthem is ſinging the Arch-biſhop goeth down to the Altar or Table, and reſteth there.
Then is the King ſupported by two Biſhops,He offered twenty pieces. brought to the Altar, and makes his Oblation; After which he kneels at his Fald-ſtool, and the Arch-biſhop ſayes this Prayer;
Deus viſitator humilium: O God who doſt viſit thoſe that are humble, and doſt comfort them by thine Holy Spirit, ſend down thy Grace upon this thy Servant King Charles, that by him we may feel thy preſence amongſt us, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord. Amen.
The Prayer ended the King ſits down in his Chair,The Oath. and the Archbiſhop goeth unto him, and asketh, if he be willing to take the Oath appointed to be given at the Coronation of Kings? His Majeſty declaring his willingneſs, the Archbiſhop miniſtreth the Queſtions following.
Archbiſhop.
Sir, will you promiſe to ſerve Almighty God, and as every good King in his Kingdom ought to do, maintain the Goſpel of Ieſus Chriſt in this your Kingdom, againſt all Atheiſm, Profaneneſs, Hereſy, Schiſm, or Superſtition whatſoever?
Rex.
I promiſe faithfully ſo to do.
Archbiſhop.
Sir, will you promiſe to rule this People ſubject to you, and committed to your Charge, according to the Laws, Conſtitutions and Cuſtomes of this your Kingdom, cauſing (aſmuch as in you lyeth) Iuſtice and Equity to be miniſtred without partiality? And to endevour the Peace of the Church of Chriſt and all Chriſtian People?
Rex.
I grant, and promiſe ſo to do.
Archbiſhop.
Sir, will you likewiſe promiſe to preſerve the Rights and Priviledges of the Crown of Scotland?
Rex.
I promiſe ſo to do.
Archbiſhop.
Sir, We do alſo beſeech you to grant and preſerve unto us of the Clergy, and to the Churches committed to our Charge all Canonical Priviledges, and that you will defend and protect us, as every good King ought in his Kingdom to defend his Biſhops, and the Churches that be under their Government?
The King anſwers.
With a willing heart I grant the ſame, and promiſe to maintain you and every one of you with all the Churches committed to your charge, in your whole Rights and Priviledges, according to Law and Juſtice.
Then the King riſing from his Chair is led to the Altar, where in ſight of all the people, laying his hands upon the Bible, he takes his Oath and ſayes. All the things which before I have promiſed, I ſhall obſerve and keep. So God me help; and by the Contents of this Book.
After the Oath, the King returns to his Chair of State, and then is ſung the Hymn,Veni Creator. Veni Creator, &c.
The Hymn finiſhed, the King kneeleth at his Foldſtool, and the Archbiſhop ſayes this prayer.
We beſeech thee O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlaſting God, for this thy Servant King Charles, that as at the firſt, thou broughteſt him into the world by thy Divine Providence, and in the flower of his youth haſt preſerved him untill this preſent time; So thou wilt evermore enrich him with the gift of Piety, fill him with the grace of Truth, and daily increaſe in him all goodneſſe, that he may happily enjoy the ſeat of ſupreme Government, by the gift of thy ſupernal grace. And being defended from all his Enemies, by the Wall of thy mercy, may proſperouſly govern the people committed to his Charge.
After the Prayer,Letany. the Letany is ſung, and at the cloſe thereof this is to be added.
That it may pleaſe thee to keep and ſtrengthen in the true Worſhiping of thee, in Righteouſneſſe and Holineſs of life, this thy ſervant Charles, our King and Governor, and ſo to the end.
Then is ſaid this prayer by one of the Biſhops that ſings the Letany.
O Almighty and everlaſting God, Creator of all things, Ruler of Angels, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, who madeſt thy Servant Abraham triumph over his Enemies; didſt give many victories to Moſes, and Joſhuah, the Governors of the people; didſt raiſe and exalt David thy Servant to be a King over them; didſt enrich Solomon his Son with the gift of Wiſdome and Underſtanding, and bleſſedſt him with peace and great proſperity. Give ear we beſeech thee unto our humble Prayers, and multiply thy bleſſings upon this thy Servant, who is now to be conſecrated our King, that He being ſtrengthned with the faith of Abraham, endued with the mildneſs of Moſes, armed with the fortitude of Joſhuah, exalted with the humility of David, and beautified with the Wiſdom of Solomon, may pleaſe thee in all things, and ever walk uprightly in thy wayes. Defend him by thy mighty arm, compaſs him with thy protection, and give him to overcome all his and thine Enemies. Honour him before all the Kings of the Earth. Let him rule over Countries, and let Nations adore him. Eſtabliſh his Throne with Judgement and Equity, let Juſtice flouriſh in his dayes, and grant that He underpropped by the due obedience and hearty love of his People, may ſit on the Throne of his Forefathers for many years, and after this life may reign with thee in thine everlaſting kingdome, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
The Letany thus ended, the Archbiſhop beginneth to ſay aloud, Lift up your Hearts and give thanks unto the Lord.
Anſwer: By the Biſhops that ſings the Letany.
We lift them up unto the Lord, and to give thanks unto him it is meet and right.
Then the Archbiſhop ſays,
It is very meet and right and our bounden duty ſo to do, and at all times, and in all Places to give thanks to thee O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlaſting God, the ſtrength of thy Choſen, and the exalter of the humble, who in the beginning by ſending the floud of Waters dideſt puniſh the ſins of the World; and by a Dove bringing an Olive branch in her mouth, didſt give a token of Reconcilement to the Earth; Who afterwards didſt conſecrate thy Servant Aaron a Prieſt, by the anointing of Oyl, as alſo by the pouring out of the ſame didſt make Kings, Prieſts, and Prophets to govern thy People Iſrael: And by the voice of the Prophet David didſt foretel, that the Countenance of thy Church ſhould be made joyful with Oyl: We beſeech thee to bleſs and ſanctifie this thy Servant King Charles, that he may miniſter Peace unto this People, that he may attain to the perfection of Government in Counſel and Judgment, and that his Countenance may be alwayes cheerfull and amiable to all his People, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord. Amen.
This Prayer ſaid the King riſes from his devotion, and repoſeth himſelf awhile in the Chair of State, in which he is to be Crown'd.
Afterwards he goeth to the Altar, and ſtandeth with his Back cloſe unto it, diſrobes himſelf of his upper Garment, his under Coat having the loops opened in the Places where he is to be anointed.
Then he comes to the Pulpit ſide, and ſitting in a Chair, a Canopy is held over his Head all the time of his Anointing.
The Archbiſhop firſt anoints his Hands in the Palms ſaying; In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghoſt (which wordes he repeats in all the ſeveral Anointings) let theſe hands be anointed with Oyl, as Kings and Prophets have been anointed: And as Samuel did anoint David to be King, that thou mayeſt be bleſſed and eſtabliſhed a King in this Kingdome over the People, whom the Lord thy God hath given thee to rule and govern: Which he vouchſafe to grant, who with the Father and the Holy Ghoſt is one, and reigns in glory everlaſting. Amen.
In this time the Singers do ſing the Anthem, Sadocke the Prieſt and Nathan the Prophet anointed Solomon King, and all the People rejoyced and ſaid, God ſave the King for ever.
Then the Archbiſhop ſays this Prayer.
Look down Almighty God upon this thy Servant, our dread Soveraign King Charles, with thy favourable countenance, and as thou didſt bleſs Abraham, Iſaac, and Jacob, ſo vouchſafe we beſeech thee to water him plentifully with the Bleſſing of thy Grace; give unto him of the dew of Heaven, and of the fatneſs of the Earth, abundance of Corn, Wine, and Oyl, with all plenty of fruites, and other good things. Grant him long to continue, and that in his time there may be health and peace in this Kingdome. Grant O Almighty God that he may be a mighty Protector of this Country, a bountiful Comforter of Churches, and holy Societies, the moſt valiant of Kings, terrible to Rebels and Infidels, amiable to his Nobles, and to all his faithful Subjects. Make his Royal Court to ſhine in Princely dignity as a moſt cleer Lightning, far and wide in the Eyes of all men. Finally let him be bleſſed with happy Children,Nota. that may reign as Kings, after him, and rule this Kingdom by Succeſſion of all Ages, and after the glorious and happy dayes of preſent life, give him of thy mercy an everlaſting Kingdome with thee in the Heavens, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord. Amen.
The Prayer ended, the Archbiſhop proceeds in the Anointing. 1. His Breaſt. 2. Betwixt the Shoulders. 3. Both the Points of the Shoulders. 5. Boughs of his Arms. 5. The Crown of his Majeſties head.
The Anointing done: the Dean of the Chappel cloſeth the loops again, which were opened.
Then the Archbiſhop reads this Benediction. God the Son of God, Chriſt Jeſus our Lord, who was anointed of his Father with Oyl of gladneſs above his fellows; pour down upon thy Head the Bleſſing of the Holy Ghoſt, and make it enter into the inward parts of thy Heart, ſo that thou mayeſt reign with him in the Heavens eternally. Amen.
This pronounced, a ſhallow Quoife is put upon the Kings head, becauſe of the Anointing.
Then the King goeth to the Altar,By the Lord Chamb. and the Robe is put upon him, at which the Archbiſhop ſays this Prayer.
O God the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, by whom Kings do reign, and Law-givers make good Laws, vouchſafe in thy favour to bleſs this thy Servant Charles, in all his Government, that living godly, and leading his People by the way of righteouſneſs, after a glorious courſe in this life he may attain that joy which hath no end, through our Lord. Amen.
Then the Sword is brought to the Archbiſhop,By the Earl of Bohun. who laying it on the Altar, prayes in this manner.
Hear our prayers, we beſeech thee O Lords and vouchſafe by thy right hand of Majeſty to bleſs and ſanctifie this Sword, wherewith thy Servant Charles deſires to be girt, by the ſame he may defend Churches, Widdows, Orphans, and all the People of God, againſt the ſavage cruelty of Pagans and Infidels; and that it may be a terrour, and fear to all thoſe that lie in wait to do miſchief; through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord. Amen.
Then the Archbiſhop takes up the Sword, and puts it in the Kings hand ſaying.
Receive this Kingly Sword for the defence of the faith of Chriſt, and protection of his Holy Church; and remember him of whom the pſalmiſt did prophecy ſaying. Gird thy ſelf with thy Sword upon thy Thigh, O thou moſt mighty; and with thy ſword execute thou Equity and juſtice. Perſue all Hereticks and Infidels, defend Widdows and Orphans, reſtore the things that are gone to decay, maintain and confirm the things that are reſtored and in good order, deſtroy the growth of iniquity, and take puniſhment of all injuſtice, that you may be glorious in the triumph of vertue, and reign with him whoſe Image you bear, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Sword is girt to the Kings ſide by one of the Peers thereto oppointed.By the Earl of Bohun.
Then the King returns to the Chair, wherein he was anointed, and hath the Spurs put on by the Lord Marſhal.
After which the Archbiſhop taking the Crown in his hand ſayes this prayer.
O God the Crown of all the faithful, who doſt Crown their Heads with pretious Stone that truſt in thee, bleſs and ſanctifie this Crown, that as the ſame is adorned with many precious Stones, ſo this thy Servant that weares the ſame may be repleniſhed of thy Grace with the manifold gifts of all precious Virtues, through Chriſt our Lord. Amen.
Then the Archbiſhop crowneth the King ſaying. God Crown thee with a Crown of glory and righteouſneſs, with the Honour and vertue of fortitude, that by a right faith, and manifold fruits of good works you may obtein the Crown of an everlaſting kingdome, by the gift of him whoſe kingdome endureth for ever. Amen.
Then the King goes to the Stage and ſits in the Chair of State, which is placed by the Throne.
Then the Lyon by direction of the Marſhal calls the Nobles, who ſet their hands to the Crown, and ſay every man theſe words. So God not help me, as I ſhall ſupport thee. And when they have done, they all hold up their hands, and ſwear to be loyal and true Subjects.
The Marſhal having in his hand the obligatory Oath of the People, goeth to the four Corners of the Stage, and reads the ſame to the Lyon, who cries it down to the people, and they all hold up their hands and ſay. Amen.
The Oath of the People is this. We ſwear, and by the holding up of our hauds do promiſe all ſubjection and loyalty to King Charles, our dread Soveraign, and as we wiſh God to be merciful unto us, ſhall be to his Majeſty true and faithful, and be ever ready to beſtow our Lives, Lands, and what elſe God hath given us, for the defence of his ſacred Perſon and Crown.
When the King is Crowned the Earles and Viſcounts put on their Crownes, and the Lyon his. The other Barons and Lords continue bare and uncovered.
Then is this Anthem ſung.
Be ſtrong and of good courage, and obſerve the Commandements of the Lord to walk in his wayes, and keep his Ceremonies, Precepts, Teſtimonies and Judgements. And almighty God ſtrengthen and proſper thee, whereſoever thou goeſt. The Lord is my ruler, therefore I ſhall want nothing. The King ſhall rejoyce in thy ſtrength oh Lord, exceeding glad ſhall he be of thy Salvation. For thou haſt granted him his hearts deſire, and haſt not denyed him the requeſt of his lips, for thou haſt prevented him with bleſſings of goodneſs, and haſt ſet a Crown of pure Gold upon his Head.
After this the King goes down again, looſes his Sword wherewith he was girt, and offers it, laying the ſame upon the Altar, which one of the Chief Nobles redeems with an Offering, and then draws it forth, and carries the ſame naked before the King.
Then the Archbiſhop takes the Scepter, and delivers it in the Kings right hand with theſe words.
Receive the Scepter the ſign of royal power, the Rod of the kingdome, the Rod of vertue, that thou mayeſt govern thy ſelf aright, defend the holy Church, and all the Chriſtian people committed by God to thy charge, puniſhing the wicked, and protecting the juſt.
And then he ſaith this Prayer.
O Lord the fountain of all good things, and the Author of all good proceedings, grant we beſeech thee, to this thy Servant that he may rightly uſe the Dignity which he hath by Inheritance; vouchſafe to confirm the Honour which thou haſt given him before all Kings, and enrich him with all Benedictions. Eſtabliſh his Throne, viſit him with increaſe of Children, let Juſtice ſpring up in his dayes and his Soul be filled with joy and gladneſs, till he be tranſlated to thine everlaſting kingdome. Amen.
After this the Archbiſhop bleſſeth the King ſaying. The Lord bleſs thee and keep thee, and as he hath made thee King over his people, ſo he ſtill may proſper thee in this world, and in the World to come make Thee partaker of his eternal felicity. Amen.
The King then kiſſeth the Archbiſhop and Biſhops aſſiſtant.… Deum. After that the King aſcendeth the Stage attended by the Nobles, and the Singers ſing Te Deum laudamus, &c.
Which ended, the Archbiſhop enthrones the King ſaying.Nota. Stand and hold faſt from henceforth the place whereof you are the righteous and lawful Heir by a long and lineal ſucceſſion of your Forefathers, which is now delivered unto you, by the authority of Almighty God, and by the hands of us the Biſhops, and Servants of God; And as you ſee the Clergy come more near to the Altar then others, ſo where it is convenient you will remember to give them that honour and reſpect which is due to their places, that the Mediator of God and man, may eſtabliſh you in this kingly Throne, and that with him you may reign and live for ever.
Then goeth the Chancellour to the four Coruers of the Stage, and proclaims his Majeſties pardon, with offer of the ſame under the Great Seal of Scotland, to all who ſhall require it. Upon which the people make their Acclamations crying, God ſave the King.
This done the Archbiſhop and Biſhops kneel down, and make their Homage, their hands being betwixt the Kings hands, and theſe words are read unto them.
J. A. B. ſhall be faithful and true, and faith and truth bear, unto you our Soveraign Lord, and your Heirs Kings of Scotland, and I ſhall do, and truely acknowledge the Service of the Lands, which I ſhall claim to hold of you in the right of the Church, as God help me.
And they ſhall kiſs the Kings left cheek. After them the Temporal Lords in like manner kneeling and holding their hands betwixt the Kings hands, have theſe words read unto them.
J. A. B. become your Liege man and truth and faith I ſhall bear unto you, live and die againſt all manner of folks whomſover in your Service. So God me help.
They kiſs likewiſe the Kings left cheek. The King giveth the Scepter to ſuch as it ſhall pleaſe his Majeſty for carrying the ſame, and goeth down to the Chair of Eſtate ouer againſt the Pulpit.
And the Archbiſhop going to the Altar or Table, beginneth the Communion.
The Communion ended and bleſſing given, the King with the Crown on his Head, and Scepter in his hand returns with the whole Traine in moſt ſolemn manner to his Pallace.
The Trumpets ſound, the Canons ſhout, and other ſmall Shot are diſcharged. Silver and Gold pieces coyned for that purpoſe are caſt among the People.
And then the King goeth to his Feaſt, which is ordered as his Majeſty ſhall give direction.
God Save the KING.
Having given You this large Account of the Ceremonie, and Prayers uſed at the Coronations of our own and other Chriſtian Kings and Emperors; I ſhall thereunto ſubjoyn this memorial paſſage of*Bibliothecae Hiſtor. lib. 1. ſect. 70. p. 61. 62. Diodorus Siculus, touching the Form of Prayer and Solemnities uſed at the inauguration of the ancient Pagan Kings of Egypt.
When the Egyptian King was to be inthroned, he had ſuch a Copy of the Laws delivered to him, by which he was to conform himſelf in all things, and an exact Eſtate of the Realm preſented to him by Letters written from all parts: Tum lotus & regni inſignibus ſplendidâque trabea ornatus, diis ſacrificatum ibat. Adductis tum ad aram victimis, mos erat Principi ſacerdotum regi aſtantem magna voce in conferta Aegyptiorum corona PRECES ENUNTIARE, U… DII SANITATEM, CUM BONIS CAETERIS OMNI…US REGI, JUS ET AEQUUMERGA INFERIORES TUENTI LARGIANTUR, ſingulae etiam Regis virtutes depraedicandae tum erant, quod videlicet piam ergâ Deos, & mitiſſimam erga homines affectionem gerat, ut qui ſit continens, juſtus, magnanimus, alienus à mendatio, benignus honorum communicator, & tandem omnis concupiſcentiae victor, qui minores delictorum meritis paenas irroget, & ampliorem beneficio gratiam rependat benemeritis. Haec & multa alia his affinia ubi peroravit Antiſtes, ignorantiae ad extremum peccata execratur, Regem quidem culpa eximens, ſed & noxam & paenas in miniſtros & doctores malorum retorquens: Quod ideo peragebat, ſimul ut ad metum Numinis, & vitam Diis gratam Regem exhortaretur, ſimul ut non admonitionis acerbitate, ſed laudum ille cebris virtuti maxime congruis, ad vitae modeſtiam illum adſu efaceret, Poſt haec cum extis victimae inſpectis, Rex perlitaſſet, à ſacris libellis ſacerdos; conſulta quaedam & facta clariſſimorum viorum ad vitam conducentia, è commentariis ſacris praelegebat, ut Princeps Reipublicae honeſtiſſimorum rationes conſiliorum animo conſideratas ad praeſcriptam ſingulorum adminiſtrationem ſimili modo accommodaret. Non enim agendi ad populum & indicia obeundi tantummodo, ſed etiam de ambulandi & laudandi, & cum uxore dormiendi, omniumque adeo per vitam agendorum tempus definitum erat, ſimplici praeterea nutrimento uti, & vitulorum anſerum que carnibus veſci, & certam bibere vini menſuram, quae nec ad repletionem immodicam, nec ad ebrietatem faceret, in morem habebant. Breviter, tam moderata victus ratio praeſcripta fuit ut non legiſlator, ſed Midicorum optimus, ad ſanam valetudinem omnia referens, eam inſtituiſſe videatur. Whereupon their Kings ſtrictly conforming themſelves to their Laws in all things without the leaſt deviation, he ſubjoyns Hâc ergà ſubditos juſtitiâ cum Rege, uterentur, majore in ſe cives benevolentia quàm amore cogna…os, propenſos habebant: Non enim ſacerdotum duntaxat collegia, ſed univerſa Aegyptiorum Naetio adeòque ſirguli, non tàm de uxoribus liberiſque & bonis ſuis privatis, quàm de Regis incolumitate ſolliciti erant. QUOCIRCA LONGISSIMO EIIAM TEMPORE SUB REGIBUS MEMORATIS INTEGRUM REIPUBLIC AESTATUM CONSERVARUNT, IN SUMMA VITAM FELICITATE EXIGENTES, QUAMDIU HAEC LEGUM CONSTITUTIO VIGEBAT. Ad haec plurimae ab eis gentes ſubactae maxima vis opum collecta, provinciae inimitabili operum magnificentiâ illuſtratae, ur beſ que variis & ſumptuoſiſſimis donariis exornatae. Which God grant may be England condition for the future as well as theirs and its too in times paſt, by a ſpeedy happy cordial legal reſtitution & conjunction of K. and Subjects in the ſtricteſt bonds of mutual love and loyalty, without any adulation or ſelf-ſeeking on either part. Then ſhall we ſing with the elegant Poet:
aClaudian. de 6. Conſulatu Honorii. p. 156.Non quaerit pretium, vitam qui debet amori.
O quantum populo ſecreti numinis addit
Imperii praeſens ſpecies? quantamque rependit
Majeſtas alterna vicem, cum Regia Circi,
Connixum gradibus veneratur purpura vallis,
Plebis adoratae reboat fragor, Unaque totis
Intonat Auguſtus Septenis Arcibus echo?
bClaudian. de Laudibus Stil…conis. l. 3. p. 196, 197.Fallitur egregio quiſquis ſub Principe credit
Servitium: nunquam libertas gratior extat
Quam ſub Rege pio; quos praeficit ipſe regendis
Rebus ad arbitrium plebis Patrumque reducit,
Concorditqus libens, meritis ſeu praemia poſcant
Seu punire velint, poſito jam purpura faſtu
De ſe judicium non indignatur haberi.
Sic docuit regnare Pater, ſic caſta juventae
Froena dedit, teneros his moribus imbuit annos
Verior Auguſti genitor, fiducia belli,
Pacis conſilium; per quem ſqualore remoto
Priſtina Romuleis infloruit artibus aetas:
Per quem fracta diu, tranſlataque penè poteſtas
In proprium reducta Larem, victricia reddit
Fata ſolo, fruiturque iterum, quibus haeſerat olim
Auſpiciis, Capitique errantia Membra Reponit.
I ſhall conclude this whole Treatiſe with the uſual thanks and Prayer of the Prelates, Lords, and Commons aſſembled in Parliament in the name all of other Subjects of England (whom they repreſent) entred upon every general Pardon of the King paſſed in Parliament, wherein they pray God to give him a peaceable, good and long life, in theſe words.
Les Prelates, Seigneurs, & Commones en ceſt Parleament aſſembles, au nom de touts vous autres ſubjects, Remercient treshumblement vostre Majeſty, & Prient deiu vous doner en ſante, bone die, & longe.
And with theſe Prayers and Collects for the King of England in the Book of Common Prayer.
Prieſt. O LORD SAVE THE KING. Anſwer: (by all the people.) And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee.
Almighty God, whoſe Kingdome is everlaſting and power infinite, have mercy upon the whole congregation, and ſo rule the heart of thy choſen Servant, CHARLES OUR KING AND GOVERNOUR, that he (knowing whoſe miniſter he is) may above all things ſeek thy honour and glory, and that we his Subjects (duly conſidering whoſe authority he hath) may faithfully ſerve, honour and humbly obey him, in thee, and for thee, according to thy bleſſed word and ordinance, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord, who with Thee and the holy Ghoſt, liveth and reigneth one God, world without end. Amen.
Almighty and everlaſting God, we be taught by thy holy word, that the hearts of Kings are in thy rule and governance, and that thou doſt dispoſe and turn them as it ſeemeth beſt to thy godly wiſdome; we beſeech thee, ſo to diſpoſe and govern the heart of CHARLES, THY SERVANT OUR KING AND GOVERNOR, THAT IN ALL HIS THOUGHTS WORDS AND WORKS, HE MAY EVER SEEK THY HONOUR AND GLORY, AND STUDY TO PRESERVE THY PEOPLE COMMITTED TO HIS CHARGE, IN WEALTH, PEACE, AND GODLINESSE: Grant this, O merciful Father for thy ſons ſake Jeſus Chriſt our Lord. Amen.
1 Sam. 2. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. The Lord killeth and maketh alive, he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up again; The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich, he bringeth low and lifteth up: He raiſeth up the poor out of the duſt, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghil, to ſet them among Princes and to make them inherit the Throne of glory, &c. The Adverſaries of the Lord ſhall be broken in pieces, out of heaven ſhall he thunder upon them, the Lord ſhall judge the ends of the earth, AND HE SHALL GIVE STRENGTH UNTO HIS KING, AND EXALT THE HORN OF HIS ANOINTED.
GOD SAVE KING CHARLES THE SECOND. AMEN.
FINIS.
ERRATA.
COurteous Reader, Correct thoſe miſtakes at the Preſs. pag. 15. line 22. read finierunt. p. 16. l. 1. r. Catholicae. l. 38. r. ſeculi. p. 32. l. 8. r. ſtabilitate. p. 4. l. 23. r. liberatus. p. 45. l. 3. r. ſubventionis. p. 60. l. 14. r. proceſſionale. p. 73. l. 26. ſermons. l. 30. Charles. r. James. p. 82. l. 32. countenance. r. continuance. p. 129. l. 34. multiplicetur. p. 133. l. 22. firmet. p. 157. l. 24. r. circundatus. p. 158. l. 8. perfunde. p. 234. triſone. p. 239. l 37. mille. p. 240. l. 13. penetraſſent. p. 275. l. 34. r. liberis tribue. p. 277. l. 21. 1. populis. p. 277. l. 11. 1. nos. p. 282. l. 4. vivis. l. 22. corona. p. 284. l. 19. profectuum. p. 292. l. 13. r. ſalvatore. p. 293. l. 28. pice. Margin. p. 25. l. 1. 298. r. 292. p. 104. l. 5. fection. p. 13. l. 7. Ibidem.
End of the text · William Prynne, The Signal Loyalty and Devotion of Gods Saints (1680)