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that the two Houses of Parliament fully concurring with them in these
pious Intentions; for the better accomplishment thereof, have called an
Assembly of diverse godly and learned Divines, and others of this
Kingdome, unto the City of Westminster, who are now sitting and consulting
about these matters, And likewise have nominated and appointed _John_
Earle of Ruthland, Sir _William Armine_ Baronet, Sir _Henry Vane_ the
younger, Knight, _Thomas Hatcher_, and _Henry Darley_ Esquires. Committees
and Commissioners of both Houses, to the Kingdome and States of Scotland,
who beside their Instructions in matters concerning the Peace and Common
weal of both Kingdomes, have received Directions to resort to the General
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 Ecclesiastical matters in this Church and
Kingdome, and a nearer conjunction betwixt both Churches. In performance
whereof, Master _Stephen Marshal_, and Master _Philip Nye_, Ministers of
Gods Word, and men of approved faithfulnesse and abilities in their
Function, both Members of this Assembly of Divines here congregated, and
sitting, are appointed to assist and advise the same Committee in such
things as shall concerne this Church. And the two Houses do hereby
recommend the Commitees and divines afore-mentioned, to the reverend
Assembly of the Church of Scotland, to be by them received with favour,
and credited in those things, which they, or any three, or more of them
shall propound to them.

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 wisedome they think most
expedient for the furtherance of this work, which so much concernes the
honour of God, the prosperity and peace of the two Churches of _England_
and _Scotland_; and which must needs have a great influence in procuring
more safe and prosperous condition to other reformed Churches abroad. And
that their endeavours may be more effectual, the two Houses do make this
request to them, with their authority, advice and exhortation, so far as
belongs to them, to stir up that Nation to send some competent Forces in
aid of this Parliament and Kingdome, against the many Armies of the Popish
and Prelatical party, and their adherents, now in arms