I. THat since the first Reformation in King Edwards dayes , was rather of the Doctrine , then of the Discipline , and of the Rites that were palpably grosse , which yet were retained , with a purpose they should be removed afterwards , and for to unlose by degrees , the fast holds to the Romish Church : now since every Protestant is well informed of the change made in Religion , that whatsoever in Religion is Popish , or tending to the disturbing of the peace of the Church , and maintaining of Hereticall doctrines , be redressed .

II. That in that great worke of Reformation which is of moment and consequence , far beyond the setling of civill affaires , there be appointed by both the Houses , a Committee or convocation and meeting of 40. or 50. English Divines , men that were not of the late Convocation , and such as be unpartiall , learned , and uncorrupt in their lives and Doctrine , such as Dr. Vsher Arch. B. of Armach , Dr. Prideaux , Dr. Twisse , and the like , with 10. Scots Divines , to which be called 8. Forrain Divines of the most Learned and famous ; such as Rivetus , Primrose , Moulin , and the like , who may treat and agree upon a setled platforme of Church-government , sutable to the Monarchy of great Britain which ought to be ratified , & enacted by Parliament .

III. That the Churches Discipline being established , a Nationall Synod be convocated , that may frame a Confession of faith , and reforme , if need be , the English Liturgie , that without exceptions it be received all over the Kings Dominions , to which Synod may be called a competent number of Forraine Divines . However , since so many have been so earnest of late , to be in charity with the Roman Church , that they have beene uncharitable to the Reformed Churches : Let Canons be made in the Synode , and an Act of Parliament for union with other Protestant Churches in matter of Doctrine : and all the fire-brands of these late innovations in the Church , that have made us a laughing stocke to the neighbour Churches , be sharply censured , if not cut off as banes of the Church , especially the first raisers of Altars , such as Heylin , Pocklington , and the like .

IIII. That the pleasure of our late Soveraigne King James of blessed Memory , bee executed , who sent his Divines to the Synode of Dort , that the Church of England afterwards should bee bound by the decisions made there , and that Canons be made conformable to the determination of our Divines in that Synod .

V. That if Bishops be retained , as it is to bee fear'd , there be no more such distance between a Bishop and an ordinary Minister ; and that Bishops be no more c●lled Lords , and that they be enjoyned to preach diligently , as is the duty of their place and office .

VI. That if some of them sit in Parliament , it be upon Wool-S●cks , and have no more priviledges by their office and places then the Judges , the Lord Keeper and Treasurer : And that a certaine number of Depu●ies from the Nationall Synod , whether Bishops o● other , be assisting both in the higher House and lower House , for delivering their advices upon any clauses of Acts , that may entrench upon the Churches priviledges , or are contrary to Doctrine or good manners .

VII . That the principall defect of our Discipline , and the spring of all errours in Doctrine and practice , which is the want of Synods , be mended , and hereafter all Visitations of Bishops be Synods , as by right they ought to be , and according to the ancient Constitution , as it appeareth by the Synodalls which Ministers pay in every Visitation , and that at Synods all Parish Ministers be sitting and covered , and have their voyce in the discussing of the affaires of the Diocesse , and making orders which may not afterwards be altered by the Bishop , but onely by the Nationall or Metropoliticall Synod , which for the publike Union , is to be kept once every two yeares , neither was ever the Church of late without Synods , but in England .

VIII . That the Bishop be censurable by the Synod , whether it be Provinciall of Nationall .

IX . That another course be taken for maintaining Ministers and Bishops , then that of Tythes , which still cause suits betweene the Minister and the Parishioners , the Patron and incumbent , keep the Minister from his Church , wh●le he followes suits in London , and bring the ●oly Ministry in to obloquy and contempt . Put an honourable competent proportion be appointed for the maintenance of each Parishes Ministers by the Parishioners , and rated by the Parliament or Synod , and that the distinction of Deane , Arch-deacon , Parson , Curat , Vicar , and Reader be taken away , but let them be coequalls , and more or lesse in number in one Parish , according to the greatnesse or wealth of the Parish .

X. That as Bishops in height of Jurisdiction and place , by act are to be shortned , so an act bee made that from henceforth , all ordinary Ministers , which are too much vilified , shall have more respect and honour then heretofore was given unto them , and that the Ministers sonnes be preferred to the fellowships of Colledges .

XI . That the power of the Ecclesiasticall Keyes , such as belongs to Bishops and Ministers , be restored unto them , according to the ancient constitutions of the Primitive Churches ; and that there be no censure past upon the Clergy or people from Synod , Bishop or Presbyterie , but such as is Spirituall , and that the usuall penalties of imprisonment and fine be rendered again to the right owner viz. to the civill Magistrate , and the abuse of excommunication , and the Oath Ex officio abolished .

XII . That the Clergie of the Diocesse shall choose their owne Bishops , or present to the Kings Majesty two , who may choose of them whom he pleaseth : and that every Parish be Patron of its Parish , and have the presentation of as many Ministers , as the Flocke requireth , to the Synod or Bishop .

XIII . That instead of Chancellors , Officers , Apparitours , Registers , and such like Grashoppers , there be some Lay-elders , that may sit in Provinciall Synods , and have their voyce in matters of Discipline and Church-governement , and that in Nationall Synods , there be some Lay-men likewise appointed by the Parliament .

XIV . That a better course be taken for providing for the poore , and that both Ministers and Chiefe of the Parish shall over-see , how Church , Wardens doe dispose of the Church-Treasury , and that they be not permitted under crime of Sacriledge to spend it upon themselves , and that every month they give an account of whatsoever is received and laid out .

XV. That the griping of Church-duties and buriall-costs , exacted oftner more rigorously of the poore then the rich , be restrained , and that the Minister be content with his yearely Salary , performing all the branches of his calling , as baptizing , burying , visiting the sicke without any further recompence , but such at is tendered to him .

XVI . That hereafter none becited by the Synod , Presbitery , or Spirituall court without the knowledge of the Parish-Minister , who ought to present the delinquent , and have his voyce in the censure .

XVII . That it be no more in the power of Bishops to impose what they please upon the Clergy with such rigorous penalties , as they have lately used for the oath of the sixth Canon .

XVIII . That the Fountains of Learning , Cambridge and Oxford , be purged from superstitious Rites and Popish doctrines , and Orthodoxe Readers be provided .