ssemblies higher and lower, in their strong and beautifull
subordination, to be _jure divinio_, and perpetuall: yet Prelacie, as it
differeth from the Office of a Pastor, is almost universally acknowledged
by the Prelates themselves, and their adherents, to be but an humane
ordinance, introduced by humane reason, and settled by humane Law and
Custome for supposed convenience: which therefore by humane authority,
without wronging any mans conscience, may be altred and abolished upon so
great a necessity, as is a hearty conjunction with all the Reformed Kirks,
a firm and well grounded Peace betwixt the two Kingdomes, formerly divided
in themselves, and betwixt themselves by this partition wall and a perfect
Union of the Kirks in the two Nations: which although by the providence of
God in one Hand, & under one Monarch, yet ever since the Reformation, and
for the present also, are at greater difference in the point of
Kirk-government, which in all places hath a more powerfull influence upon
all the parts of Religion, then any other Reformed Kirks, although in
Nations at greatest distance, and under divers Princes.

VI. What may be required of the Kirk of _Scotland_ for furthering the Work
of Uniformitie of Government, or for agreeing upon a common Confession of
Faith, Catechisme, and directory for Worship, shall according to the order
given by this Assembly, be most willingly performed by Us, who long
extreamly for the day when King and Parliament shall joyn for bringing to
passe so great, so good a Work, That all Warres and Commotions ceasing,
all Superstition, Idolatry, Heresie, Sects, and Schismes being removed, as
the Lord is one, so his name may be one amongst us; and mercy and truth,
righteousnesse and peace meeting together, and kissing one another, may
dwell in this Iland.

Act Sess. 8. Aug. 3. 1642.

_Overtures for transplantation of Ministers; and provision of Schools,
ordained by the late Assembly at_ Edinburgh _to be sent to Synods, and
reported to this Assembly._

Act Sess. 11. _Edinb._ August 5. 1642.

_These Overtures underwritten, anent the transporting of Ministers and
Professors to Kirks and Colledges, being read in audience of the Assembly,
and thereafter revised by a Committee appointed for that effect, The
Assembly appoints them to be sent to the severall Synods, to be considered
by them, and they to report their judgements thereof to the next Generall
Assembly._

I. No transportat