Protestant principles: exemplified in the parliamentary orations ... against the Roman Catholic claims [ed. by W. Glover]. To which is prefixed an address to the Protestants of Great Britain and Ireland [signed W.G.].

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Página 219 - read the words of that oath:— " I will, to the utmost of my power, maintain the laws of God, the true profession of the Gospel, and the Protestant reformed religion established by law;—and I will preserve unto the Bishops
Página x - I will, to the utmost of my power, maintain the laws of God, the true profession of the Gospel and the Protestant reformed religion established by law; and I will preserve unto the bishops and clergy of this realm, and to the churches committed to their charge, all such rights and privileges as by law DO or shall appertain to them, or any of
Página ix - sitting in either House of Parliament;' THE BILL OF RIGHTS (1 William and Mary,) which excludes Roman Catholics from the Crown for the following reason, "Whereas the late King James the Second, by the assistance of divers evil counsellors, judges, and ministers, employed by him, did endeavour to subvert and extirpate the Protestant
Página 219 - I will preserve unto the Bishops and Clergy of this realm, and to the churches committed to their charge, all such rights and privileges as by law do or shall appertain to them, or any of them.
Página 219 - are, or shall be reconciled to, or shall hold communication with the See or Church of Rome, or shall profess the Popish religion, or shall marry a Papist, shall be excluded, and be for ever incapable to inherit, possess, or enjoy, the crown and government of this realm and Ireland.".
Página civ - demi-paradise; This fortress, built by Nature for herself, Against infection and the hand of war ; This happy breed of men, this little world; This precious stone set in the silver sea, Which serves it in the office of a wall, Or as a moat defensive to a house, Against the envy of less happier lands
Página 105 - it was provided, that the person accepting office should swear as follows:—" I do solemnly swear, that I will not exercise any privilege, to which I am or may become entitled, to disturb and weaken the Protestant Religion and Protestant Government in this kingdom.
Página 15 - that they shall be protected against all other attempts upon the same religion, laws and liberties. They re-enact oaths of allegiance and supremacy. And, then prefacing the enactment with the memorable declaration, " that it has been found by experience that it is inconsistent with the safety and welfare of this
Página xcix - Though poor the peasant's hut, his feasts though small, He sees his little lot, the lot of all; Sees no contiguous palace rear its head, To shame the meanness of his humble shed.
Página lxix - and the peculiar happiness of my life will ever consist in promoting the welfare of a people whose loyalty and warm affection to me, I consider as the greatest and most permanent security of my throne; and, I doubt not, but their steadiness in these principles will

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