HAving already signified Our Pleasure to call a Parliament to meet at Our City of Westminster in November next , and Writs of Summons being issued out accordingly ; lest those , whose Right it is to choose Members of Parliament , should lye under any Prejudices and Mistakes through the Artifices of disaffected Persons : We think fit to Declare , That as it is Our Royal Purpose to endeavour a Legal Establishment of an Universal Liberty of Conscience for all Our Subjects ; It is also Our Resolution Inviolably to preserve the Church of England , by such a Confirmation of the several Acts of Uniformity , that they shall never be altered any other ways , then by Repealing the several Clauses , which inflict Penalties upon Persons not promoted or to be promoted to any Ecclesiastical Benefices or Promotions within the meaning of the said Acts , for using and exercising their Religion contrary to the Tenor and Purpose of the said Acts of Uniformity . And for the further Securing not only the Church of England but the Protestant Religion in general ; We are willing the Roman Catholicks shall remain incapable to be Members of the House of Commons , whereby those Fears and Apprehensions will be removed , which many Persons have had , That the Legislative Authority would be Engrossed by them , and turned against Protestants .

We do likewise assure all Our Loving Subjects , That We shall be ready to do every thing else , for their Safety and Advantage , that becomes a King , who will always take Care of His People . And if they desire the Happiness of their Country ; We Exhort them to lay by all Animosities , and dispose themselves to think of such Persons to Represent them in Parliament , whose Abilities and Temper render them fit for so Great and Good a Work.

And for the preventing of any Disorders , Irregularities or undue Proceedings whatsoever , that may happen either before or at the time of Election of Members for the ensuing Parliament , We do hereby strictly Require and Command all Mayors , Sheriffs , Bailiffs , and other Officers whatsoever , to whom the Execution of any Writ , Summons , Warrant or Precept , for or concerning the Choice of Members for the ensuing Parliament shall belong , That they cause such Writ , Summons , Warrant or Precept , to be duly Published and Executed according to the Tenor thereof : And the Members , that shall be Chosen to be fairly Returned , according to the true Merits of the Choice .