Justice and Judgment be the preparation of thy Seat and Mercy and Truth go before thy Face Glory be to the Father c. While the Quire singeth the Anthem the Arch-Bishop goeth down to the Altar and revesteth himself there The Arch-Bishop being there ready the King supported by the two Bishops as before and attended by the Dean of Westminster goeth down from his Throne to the Altar The King 's Offering and the Sermon There he maketh his first Oblation which is a Pall and Twenty Pieces of Gold After the King hath Offered he kneeleth down at his Fald-stool The Arch-Bishop saith the Prayer O GOD which dost visit those that are humble and dost comfort us by the light of thy Holy Spirit send down thy Grace upon this thy Servant James that by him we may feel thy presence amongst us through Jesus Christ Then doth the Sermon begin which the King heareth in his Chair of Estate by the Altar on the South side of it The Sermon being done the Arch-Bishop goeth to the King and asketh His Majesty concerning his willingness to take the Oath usually taken by his Predecessors The King shewing himself willing therewithal ariseth and cometh to the Altar The Arch-Bishop ministreth the three first Questions and the King answereth them severally Scilicet Arch-Bishop Sir Will you grant and keep and by your Oath Confirm to the People of England the Laws and Customs to them granted by the Kings of England your Lawful and Religious Predecessors and namely the Laws Customs and Franchises granted to the Clergy by the Glorious King St. Edward your Predecessor according to the Laws of God the true Profession of the Gospel Established in this Kingdom agreeable to the Prerogative for the Kings thereof and the Ancient Customs of this Realm King I grant and promise to keep them A. Bish Sir Will you kéep Peace and Godly Agréement according to your Power both to God the Holy Church the Clergy and the People King I will keep it A. Bish Sir Will you to your power cause Law Iustice and Discretion to Mercy and Truth to be executed to your Iudgment King I will A. Bish Sir Will you grant to hold and kéep the Laws and Rightful Customs which the Commonalty of this your Kingdom have And will you defend and uphold them to the Honour of God so much as in you lyeth King I grant and promise so to do Then one of the Bishops read this passage to the King Our Lord and King We beséech you to pardon and to grant and to preserve unto us and to the Churches committed to your Charge all Canonical Priviledges and due Law and Iustice and that you would protect and defend us as every good King to his Kingdoms ought to be Protector and Defender of the Bishops and the Churches under their Government The King Answereth With a willing and Devout Heart I promise and grant my Pardon and that I will preserve and maintain to you and the Churches committed to your Charge all Canonical Priviledges and due Law and Justice and that I will be your Protector and Defender to my power by the assistance of God as every good King in his Kingdom in right ought to Protect and Defend the Bishops and Churches under their Government Then the King arose and was led to the Communion-Table where he takes a Solemn Oath in sight of all the People to observe all the Premisses and laying his hand upon the Bible said The things which I have here Promised I shall perform and kéep So Help me God and the Contents of this Book After the Oath thus taken the King returneth to his Chair of State again The Archbishop beginneth the Hymn Veni Creator Spiritus and the Quire sing it The Hymn ended the King kneels down at his Fald-stool and the Archbishop sayeth this Prayer WE beseech thee O Lord holy Father almighty and everlasting God for this thy Servant James 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 until this present day so thou wilt evermore enrich him with the gift of Piety fulfil him with the grace of truth and increase him daily in all goodness in the sight of God and men that he may joyfully receive 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 he may happily govern the people committed to his charge After the prayer done beginneth the Litany to be sung by two Bishops Let us Pray O Almighty and everlasting God Creator of all things Ruler of Angels King of Kings and Lord of Lords who didst cause thy faithful servant Abraham to triumph over his Enemies didst give many victories to Moses and Joshua the Governors of thy people didst exalt thy lowly servant David unto the height of a Kingdom didst enrich Solomon with the unspeakable gift of Wisdom and Peace Give ear we beseech thee unto our humble Prayers and multiply thy blessing upon this thy Servant whom in lowly devotion we do consecrate our King that he being strengthned with the Faith of Abraham indued with the Mildness of Moses armed with the Fortitude of Joshua exalted with the Humility of David beautified with the Wisdom of Solomon he may please thee in all things he may always walk uprightly in the way of Righteousness he may nourish and teach defend and instruct thy Church and people and like a mighty King minister unto them the government of thy Vertue against all enemies visible and invisible and by thy help reform their minds to the concord of true Faith and Peace that being underpropped by the due Obedience and honoured by the condign Love of these his people he may by thy Mercy royally ascend up to the Throne of his forefather and being defended with the Helmet of thy protection covered with thy invincible Shield and all clad with Heavenly Armour he may gloriously triumph and by his power both terrifie Infidels and bring joyful peace to those that fight for thee through our Lord who by the power of his Cross hath destroyed Hell and having overthrown the Kingdom of the Devil is with victory ascended into Heaven in whom doth consist all Power Kingdom and Victory who is the glory of the humble the life and salvation of his people who liveth with thee and the holy Ghost O Lord thou that governest all Kingdoms from everlasting bless we beseech thee this our King that he may rule like David and by thy Mercy obtain his reward Grant that by thy inspiration he may govern with the Mildness of Solomon and enjoy a peaceable Kingdom Grant that he may serve thee with fear and fight for thee with constancy Protect him and his Nobles with thy Shield and always give him victory by thy Grace Honour him before all the Kings of the Earth Let him rule over Countryes and let Nations adore him Let him be
delivered by Lyon King of Arms to the Dean of the Chappel who brings it to the Archbishop and he sets the same on the Table Then the King comes down from the Stage and the Sermon begins Which ended the King ascends again to the Stage and sits 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 Kingdom appointed for his Coronation And are you not willing to have him for your King and become subject unto him and his Commandments The King stands up in this time and as the Archbishop 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 Let thine Hands be strengthened and thy right Hand be exalted let Judgment be the preparation of thy Seat Mercy and Truth go before thy face Psal 89. Glory be to the Father c. Whilest the Anthem is singing the Archbishop goeth down to the Altar or Table and resteth there Then is the King supported by two Bishops brought to the Altar and makes his Oblation After which he kneels at his Fald-stool and the Archbishop says this Prayer 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 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 Gespel of Iesus Christ in this your Dingdom against all Atheism Prophaneness 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 Customs of this your Kingdom causing asmuch as in you lyeth Iustice and Equity to be ministred without partiality And to endeavour 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 says 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 c. The Hymn finished the King kneeleth at his Fald-stool and the Arch-bishop says this Prayer WE beseech thee O Lord holy Father almighty and everlasting God for this thy Servant King Charles that as at first thou broughtest him into the World by thy Divine Providence and in the flower of his Youth hast preserved him until 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 Goodness that he may happily enjoy the Seat of Supream 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 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 Righteousness and Holiness of Life this thy Servant Charles our King and Governour 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 Governours 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 Wisdom 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 strengthened 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 ways 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 Judgment and Equity let Justice flourish in his days and grant that He underpropped by the due Obedience and hearty love of his People may sit on the Throne of his Fore-fathers for many years and after this Life may reign with thee in thine everlasting Kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour Amen The Letany thus ended the Arch-bishop beginneth to say aloud Lift up your Hearts and give thanks unto the Lord. Answer By the Bishops that sing the Letany We lift them up unto the Lord and to give thanks unto him it is meet and right Then the Arch-bishop 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 didst 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
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 hands 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 Earls and Viscounts put on their Crowns 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 Commandments of the Lord to walk in his ways and keep his Ceremonies Precepts Testimonies and Judgments And Almighty God strengthen and prosper thee wheresoever thou goest The Lord is my Ruler and therefore I shall want nothing The King shall rejoyce in thy strength O Lord exceeding glad shall he be of thy Salvation For thou hast granted him his hearts desire and hast not denied 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 Arch-bishop takes the Scepter and delivers it into the Kings right hand with these words Receive the Scepter the Sign of Royal Power the Rod of the Kingdom the Rod of Vertue that thou mayst 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 days and his Soul be filled with Joy and gladness till he be translated to thine everlasting Kingdom Amen After this the Arch-bishop 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 Arch-bishop and Bishops assistant After that the King ascendeth the Stage attended by the Nobles and the Singers sing Te Deum laudamus c. Which ended the Arch-bishop enthrones the King saying Stand and hold fast from henceforth the Place whereof you are the righteous and lawful Heir by a long and lineal Succession of your Fore-fathers 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 than 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 Chancellor to the four Corners 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 Arch-bishop 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 truly 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 whomsoever 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 over against the Pulpit And the Arch-bishop 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 Train in most solemn manner to his Pallace The Trumpets sound the Cannons shoot and other small Shot are discharged Silver and Gold Pieces coined 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 FINIS