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A88601	The love and faithfulnes of the Scottish nation the excellency of the covenant, the vnion between England and Scotland, cleared, by collections, from the [brace] declarations of Parliament, and, speeches of severall Independent brethren. By Theophilos.	Theophilos.	1646 (1646)	Wing L3195; Thomason E341_26; ESTC R200922	9,370	13

The Love and Faithfulnes of the Scottish Nation The Excellency of the Covenant The Vnion between England and Scotland cleared by Collections From the Declarations of Parliament and Speeches of severall Independent Brethren By Θεοφιλοσ Jerem 34.8 The King Zedekiah made a Covenant with the people v. 11. Repented v. 17. Therefore thus saith the Lord v. 18. I will give those men that have broke my Covenant v. 20. into the hands of their Enemies John 15.14 Ye are my friends if ye do what soever I command you The way to keep all things in Union is for every man to keep within his bounds the swelling beyond tends to the breaking all in pieces Mr. Bur Irenicum p. 112. Nihil perniciosius quam divisio nihil melius quam Vnio Plato de Rep. Si pacem diligis Belli ne feceris mentionem Sen. de Moribus LONDON Printed by F Neile for Tho Vnderhill at the Signe of the Bible in Woodstreet 1646. The Preamble THe times we are fallen into are times of Fear and therefore had need be times of Prayer It is the best use a Christian can make of fears to turn them into Prayers Never more profession and lesse practise since the creation of all things Confusion and desolation is at hand yet who considers it How are mens tongues and pens employed to work division not between man and man Brother and Brother onely but between Kingdom and Kingdom and between such Kingdoms as are obliged by the strongest bonds this state of mortalitie is capable of this is it that heightens our misery and without timely prevention will work our ruine God will certainly avenge the quarrell of his Covenant It is not many dayes since a Paper came abroad by a namelesse Author hinting at the Brotherly Respects of England to Scotland with an addition of large Encemions of this Nation for their voluntary and free assistance in the times of their progenitors when they were in great distresse since which there are two severall Pamphlets bending their strength against the City Remonstrance one of which Report speaks Mr. John Goodwin the Author of the Dialect at least one of his Fraternity both of them concurring to disparage our Brethrens proceedings and all of them triumphing at the prize of a Brotherly Confession I am ignorant of the end and fully assured of the unseasonablenesse and needlesnesse of such memorandums which our Brethren so frequently have made mention of in their Declarations and Remonstrances unto this Kingdom more particularly in their Reasons for assisting England upon the request of both Houses of Parliament in the yeer 1643. Vnlesse it be to endeavour a withdrawing of that Brotherly love and respect we owe unto them At the best it reflects upon their present expedition into England as if it were but a bare requitall of former kindnes and this not fully granted although it be acknowledged by the Honorable Houses of Parliament and our Independent Brethren as a busines of so great concernment which should oblige England in thankefulnesse unto them for ever which doth certainly evidence something more to be in their undertaking in the behalf of England then is talked of by undiscerning Spirits that watch for any thing that may in the least manner reflect upon our Brethren though of no concernment to their dishonour which they conceiving these Papers do lay bold upon them as a fit opportunity to slander their reall and cordiall Endeavours for our peace and happinesse contrary to our Vow and Covenant made with them before the Lord Jehovah whose Name is holy which is of so lowe esteeme in the words and thoughts of many as if such obligations were of so lowe an allay that there were no necessity of keeping and observing them contrary to the Declarations of Parliament and the professions of our Independant Brethren some of them having been imployed as Commissioners to crave the assistance of our Brethren of Scotland and to manage that weightie businesse of entring into a solemn League with them which will more plainly be evidenced by taking a view of the sever all Declarations of the Honorable Houses of Parliament the Letters and Speeches of our Independant Brethren an Extract of which followeth June 16. 1646. Declar. Resol of Parl. THe Lords and Commons in Parliament have with approbation and thanks received from the Commissioners of the Kingdom of Scotland a clear manifestation of the respect which the Lords of His Majesties secret Counsell for that Realm do bear to the welfare and peace of this Kingdom In the expression of their affections wherein they were pleased to second the desires of the Generall Assembly of that Church for Vnity in Religion Note and Vniformity in Church-Government in His Majesties three Kingdoms wherein as we have satisfied our own reason so we hope we shall satisfie the loving and Christian defires of our Brethren of Scotland And as we resolve according to the Nationall Covenant betwixt the two Kingdoms to be carefull of the peace of Scotland as of our own so we doubt not but their Lordships and the Nation of Scotland will be carefull to expresse their brotherly kindnesse to us We acknowledge it an Act of love to us Note and of wisdom for the good of both Churches that our Brethren of Scotland have bestowed their serious thoughts and earnest desires for unity of Religion that in all His Majesties Dominions there might be one Confession of Faith one Directory of worship one publick Catechisme and one form of Church-Government And although it will hardly be obtained punctually and exactly yet both intending the same end proceeding by the same rule of Gods Word and guided by the same Spirit we hope by Gods assistance to be so directed that we may cast out whatsoever is offensive to God or justly displeasing to any neighbour Church and so far agree with our Brethren of Scotland and other reformed Churches in all substantiall parts of Doctrine Worship and Discipline that both we and they may injoy those advantages and conveniences which are mentioned by them in this their Answer in the more strict Vnion of both Kingdoms more safe easie and comfortable Government of His Majestie c. The main cause which hitherto hath deprived us of these and other great advantages which we might have by a more close Vnion with the Church of Scotland is the Government by Bishops which makes us desperate of that most beneficiall and desirable Conjunction with them untill this great impediment be removed c. Upon which we do declare that this Government is evil and justly offensive And according to our former Declaration of the 7th of February our purpose is to consult with godly and Learned Divines that we may not onely remove this but settle such a Government as may be most agreeable to Gods holy Word most apt to procure and conserve the peace of the Church at home and happy union with the Church of Scotland c. This being

the Resolution of both Houses of Parliament we do desire our Brethren of Scotland to concur with us in petitioning His Majesty that his Royall Authority may be applied to the conservation of a firm unity between the two Kingdoms and that they likewise will think good to send to the same Assembly of Divines which were to meet the fifth of Novemb. some godly and learned Divines of that Church Note whereby an Vniformity in form of Church Government may be obtained and thereby a more easie passage made to the setling of one confession of faith one Liturgie of the publick worship and one Catechisme in all three Kingdoms A Declaration and Resolution of Parliament Sept. 23. 1642. Declar. Parl. to Kingd Scotl. We Lords and Commons c. Do hereby declare to our Brethren the Estates and other Subjects of the Kingdom of Scotland that not onely according to our resolution and promise signified in our former Declarations we have nominated and appointed Jo Earl of Rutland c. To be Committees and Commissioners of both Houses of Parliament for setling all matters concerning Debts and Accounts in which this Kingdom stands ingaged to them but more especially to desire their present and speedy aid and assistance for security of Religion and Liberty of both Kingdoms Note being an effectuall means for preserving the peace of both Kingdoms according to the late Act of Pacification by which both States stand obliged to help one an other We do earnestly request our Brethren of Scotland to hasten the aid desired and to consider that although in these straits and perplexities of want and danger they shall not receive such plentifull entertainment as might at other times be expected Note yet they cannot fail of great honour and advantage by this undertaking and they may rest assured that in all opportunities the two Houses of Parliament and this Nation will be ready to expresse their thankfulnesse c. A Declaration to the Kingdom and Estates of Scotland Septemb. 13. 1643. Declar. of Parl. to Assembly of Scotland The Lords and Commons c. acknowledging with humble thankfulnesse to God the Christian zeal and love which the Generall Assembly of the Churches of Scotland have manifested in their pious endeavours for the preservation of the true reformed Protestant Religion from the subtle practices and attempts of the Popish and Prelaticall party to the necessarie reformation of Church Discipline and Government of this Kingdom and the more neer union of both Churches Note do earnestly desire that Reverend Assembly to take notice that the two Houses of Parliament fully concurring with them in those pious intentions for the better accomplishment thereof have called an Assembly of Divines and likewise nominated and appointed Jo Earl of Rutland c. Committees and Commissioners of both Houses to the Kingdom and States of Scotland Who have received directions to resort to the Generall Assembly of the Church of Scotland and propound and consult with them or any Commissioners deputed by them in all occasions which may further the so much desired Reformation in Ecclesiasticall matters in this Church and Kingdom It is likewise desired that that Reverend Assembly will according to their former promise and Resolution send to the Assembly here such number of Godly and Learned Divines as in their wisdom they think most expedient for the furtherance of this work which so much concerns the Honour of God the prosperity and peace of the two Churches of England and Scotland A Declaration c. to the Generall Assembly of the Church of Scotland Septemb. 13. 1643. Mr Marshal and Mr Nyes Letter We cannot but communicate unto you the good hand of God with us in the work imployed in we have had to do with the Convention of States and Assembly of Divines the gravest and wisest that we have seen and who we think are more sensible of our Condition then we are our selves Note The leading men both of the Convention and Assembly and the whole body of the Nation looking upon it as the cause of Christ We know multitudes are prejudiced against them as if we might expect no help from them but for their own ends Note but if you dare give any credit to our faithfulnesse and most diligent inquisition and observation let us prevail with you to beat down all such unworthy thoughts and jealousies of them they are guided by God in this work and we are perswaded will bring glory to Christ and requitall of all our former love to them Note We scarce ever saw so much of Christ for us as this day in the Assemblies carrying of this businesse Surely the arm of the Lord in this assistance extends it self towards you In the Mount the Lord will be seen A letter from Mr. Marshall and Mr. Ny appointed Assistants to the Commissioners of Scotland Edinb Aug. 18. 1643. Mr Nye his Speech The Goodnesse of God procuring succour and help to a sinfull people ought to be matter of fear and trembling even to all that hear of it Jer. 33.9 We are to exalt and acknowledge him this day who is fearfull in praises swear by that Name which is holy and reverent enter into a Covenant and League that is never to be forgotten by us nor our posterity Note And such an Oath as for matter persons and other circumstances the like hath not been in any Age or Oath we read of in sacred or humane stories yet sufficiently warranted in both Consort and Harmony amongst men especially amongst Saints is very pleasing unto the Lord. It when but two or three agree and assent unto any thing on earth it shall be confirmed in heaven And for this because they gather together in his Name much more when two or three Kingdoms shall meet and consent together in his Name and for his Name that God may be one and his Name one amongst them Vnity amongst his Churches and children Note must needs be very acceptable unto him We invocate the Name of the great God that his vows yea his curse may be upon us if we do not this yea though we suffer for so doing that is to advance the kingdom of Christ here upon earth and make Jerusalem once more the praise of the whole earth notwithstanding all the contradictions of men What is this but the contents and matter of our Covenant What do we vow Is it not the reformation of three Kingdoms and a reformation universall doctrine Discipline Note and worship in whatsoever the Word shall discover to us And if in the Churches of Scotland any more Light and beauty in matters of Order and Discipline by which their Assemblies are more orderly we shall humbly bow and kisse their lips that can speak right words unto us in this matter and help us into the nearest uniformity with the word and minde of Christ in this great work of Reformation This Oath is such and in