MAV . EVSTACE Canc. ORRERY .

WHEREAS in expectation of Conformity to the Laws of the Land , concerning uniformity of Common-Prayer and Service in the Church and the Administration of the Sacraments , indulgence to , and forbearance of Dissenting and Non-conforming Persons of several Perswasions hath been long time used ; And whereas there were no proceedings against them for several months ; and when the Iudges in their several Circuits found it fit to question those that would not make good use of that Clemencie , and yet upon new Hopes all proceedings thereupon were stopped and suspended ; and yet the event hath not answered to our expectation , but Recusants , Non-conformists , and Sectaries have grown worse by Clemencie : We therefore have thought fit to declare , That We still hoping that gentle courses , & this further extension of His Majesties gracious Clemencie may work upon those who were misguided , that for the time past all Offenses committed against his Majesties said Law of Uniformity of Common-Prayer , and Service in the Church , and the Administration of the Sacraments , shall be no further proceeded against . Whereof all Persons concerned are to take notice . And We do further Declare , That no Person or Persons are for the time to come to expect the like indulgence ; and that all Iudges of Assize , Iustices of Peace , and all others concerned , are to see the said Law duly put in Execution . And this Declaration we make , that none may be surprized , or pretend ignorance , or any other excuse for their disobedience to the said Law .