THat the Almighty Power and Providence of God having brought your Honours once more into the exercise of the Supreme Power over these three Nations ; we conceive these are leading Providences , and Calls on us , to own Him and his Instruments ; which we desire in all humility to do , and to fall down at the feet of that great and righteous Lord , in whose power alone it is to set up and pull down .

We are now encouraged to make our humble desires in this to your Honours , not onely from the often and ancient experiences which your Honours have had of the many and free engagements of this City , and the Members thereof , in your greatest extremities , against the old , common , and constant Enemy , and our affections still remaining upon the same Principles , and to the same Ends ; but also from your own Declaration of the Seventh of May , 1659. wherein you have engaged , to endeavour the asserting , establishing , and securing the Properties and Liberties of the People , both as Men and Christians ; and vigorously to endeavour the carrying on the Work of Reformation , so much desired , and so often declared for , to the end there may be a Godly Magistracy and Ministry upheld and maintained in these Nations , there being not any thing more dear unto us , than the maintenance of Religion in its power and purity , and our Civil Rights , and Liberties inviolably ; which we verily believe God and Men expects from you , as your return to this speaking Providence , that hath brought you once more together , To whom as in Duty bound we do make this our humble Address : Praying , I. That the Estates , Properties and Priviledges of all Persons and Corporations , may be inviolably preserved to them according to Law . II . That a due Regulation may be of the Lawes , and Proceedings in Courts of Justice and Equity , to prevent the great expence of time and monies that hath formerly been , to the vexation of the People . III . That all Christian Endeavours may be used to reconcile all those that fear God and walk holily according to the Rule of Gods Word , that none of them be oppressed in the Exercise of their Consciences in the things of God . IV . That the Maintenance of Ministers , setled by Law , be continued to them , and where that affords not a comfortable subsistence , such addition may be given to a Godly , Learned , Painful Gospel preaching Ministry , in all Parishes and Parts of the Nation , as may provide for them and their families . V. That the Universities and Schools of Learning may enjoy their Rights and your further favours , that so they may flourish in piety and Learning ; And that all scandalous School-masters and Tutors may be removed , to prevent the corrupting of youth . VI . That the very much decaied Trade of this City and Nation may be revived , by easing the burthens that lie upon it , and putting it under good Regulation and Government ; That the Seas may be so guarded , that the Trade , Treasure , and strength of the Nations may not so often fall into the enemies hands . VII . That the Militia of this City and Nation may be put into the hands of men fearing God , friends to our Common Cause , of known integrity and Interest in the respective places for which they serve ; And that this Citie may new receive the favour they have formerly had , to present the names of persons , Freemen of the same , to Your Honours Consideration , for that Trust . VIII . That you would so settle the Government over these three Nations , that for the form of it we may be less subject to Changes ; and for the Instruments from time to time intrusted with the management of it , they may be men truly fearing God , living holily , and such as have eminently shewed their love to God and his work in these Nations ,

All which we humbly submit to your Great Wisdomes ; and pray that God would so direct and guide your hearts in this , and whatever comes before you , That the issue of all may be his Glory , the Nations good , and your own comfort at the great day of Account .