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Parliamentary Works and Related Works

James Dodson

British House of Parliament.

British House of Parliament.

PARLIAMENTARY ACTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS HOMEPAGE. 

“The power imposing this Covenant [i.e., the Solemn League and Covenant], was a Parliament, the Collective Body of the Kingdom; Duly Summoned, Regularly Elected and Returned; Rightly Constituted, and Readily Embraced by King and Kingdom, and animated with more than ordinary Parliamentary power, by the Bill for their continuance against all Casualties, so as not to be Prorogued, Adjourned, or Dissolved, without their own consent: And can any True-born English-man (in any measure acquainted with the constitution of this Kingdom, or the Authority of the high Court or Parliament) deny these to be a just and lawful Authority to resolve, order, and enjoyn, yea, and execute their Resolves, Orders and Injunctions, during the being of their power....”—Zechariah Crofton, The Fastning of St. Peters Fetters, (1660).

Works by and Related to the Work of the English Parliament:

 

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An exhortation to the taking of the Solemn League and Covenant for Reformation and defence of Religion
An exhortation to the taking of the Solemn League and Covenant for Reformation and defence of Religion

1643-The Parliament.-An Act designed to gain a broader acceptance for the Solemn League and Covenant amongst the populace by commending its several ends as worthy of patronage.

Things Just and Necessary, which the Parliament Must do if ever they would Prosper.
Things Just and Necessary, which the Parliament Must do if ever they would Prosper.

1660-Anonymous.-Several reasons why the Parliament should be concerned to keep and uphold the various provisions of the Solemn League and Covenant.

Ordinance by which the County Palatine of Lancaster is Divided into Nine Classical Presbyteries Following:
Ordinance by which the County Palatine of Lancaster is Divided into Nine Classical Presbyteries Following:

1646-The Parliament.-An ordinance which divided one county into nine classes, or presbyteries. This was made in order to help the church establish workable presbyteries.

Resolution concerning the Solemn League by the Commons assembled in Parliament, June 2, 1646
Resolution concerning the Solemn League by the Commons assembled in Parliament, June 2, 1646

1646-The Parliament.-This is a resolution of Parliament commanding that all who come to reside in the quarters of Parliament take the covenant.

Questions Propounded to the Assembly of Divines by the House of Commons, April ult. 1646, touching the Point of Jus Divinum in the matter of Church-Government.
Questions Propounded to the Assembly of Divines by the House of Commons, April ult. 1646, touching the Point of Jus Divinum in the matter of Church-Government.

1646-The Parliament.-A series of questions put forth by the House of Commons to the Westminster Assembly in order to settle matters of church government.

A Declaration of the Commons of England assembled in Parliament, of their true Intentions concerning the Ancient and Fundamental Government of the Kingdom.
A Declaration of the Commons of England assembled in Parliament, of their true Intentions concerning the Ancient and Fundamental Government of the Kingdom.

1646-The Parliament.-The House of Commons writes on behalf of the covenanted reformation pressing the need to adopt Presbyterial church government and other advice from the Westminster Assembly.

An Ordinance of Parliament for the taking away the Book of Common-Prayer, and for the establishing and putting in execution of the Directory for the Public Worship of God
An Ordinance of Parliament for the taking away the Book of Common-Prayer, and for the establishing and putting in execution of the Directory for the Public Worship of God

1644-The Parliament.-This is the official Act for removing the Book of Common Prayer and establishing the use of the Westminster Directory for Public Worhsip throughout England and Wales.

An Ordinance of the Lords and Commons Assembled in Parliament, for the further demolishing of Monuments of Idolatry and Superstition.
An Ordinance of the Lords and Commons Assembled in Parliament, for the further demolishing of Monuments of Idolatry and Superstition.

1644-The Parliament.-An Act authorizing the removal of all things which violate the Scriptural, or Regulative, principle of worship from all houses of worship throughout England. This included all the liturgical garb, furniture pictures of Jesus or the Trinity together with the removal of all musical instruments. 

An Ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament for the better observation of the Lords Day.
An Ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament for the better observation of the Lords Day.

1644-The Parliament.-An Ordinance which contains numerous specific examples of forbidden activity for Lord's day observance together with penalties for violations.

An Ordinance to disable any person within the City of London and Liberties thereof,
An Ordinance to disable any person within the City of London and Liberties thereof,

1643-The Parliament.-An ordinance which was passed prohibiting covenant refusers from holding office in and around London.

A Copy of the Petition of the Divines of the Assembly, delivered to both Houses of Parliament, July 19, 1643
A Copy of the Petition of the Divines of the Assembly, delivered to both Houses of Parliament, July 19, 1643

1643-Westminster Assembly.-A petitioning of the Parliament for the calling of a day of fasting together with a list of reasons for such a solemn humiliation.

An Ordinance of the Lords and Commons, enjoining the taking of the late Solemn League and Covenant, throughout the Kingdom of England and Dominion of Wales.
An Ordinance of the Lords and Commons, enjoining the taking of the late Solemn League and Covenant, throughout the Kingdom of England and Dominion of Wales.

1643-The Parliament.-An Act designed to see that the Solemn League and Covenant was subscribed throughout England and Wales including instructions for how to subscribe.

Sabbath Keeping Ordinance
Sabbath Keeping Ordinance

1642-The Parliament.-An Act against all unnecessary activities or business being conducted upon the Lord's day together with a condemnation of turning that day into a day of recreation.

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